In this edition of the Small Business Trends Radio show, host Anita Campbell has as her guest in this conversation, mobile technology expert, Ramon Ray of Smallbiztechnology.com.

Navigating the technology acronym soup of mobile technology can be daunting these days, not to mention expensive if you don’t make smart decisions around your technology and service choices.

You will learn about mobile technology and how to simply safeguard your very important business information.

Ramon explains in plain language:

• when to choose a Treo or a Blackberry or a PDA;

• the latest laptop offerings and how they help you stay connected seamlessly no matter where you travel in the country;

• how to sync laptops and cell phones to your desktop computer so that you have important data transfered to each;

• the differences between WWAN and WIFI and Bluetooth, and the security concerns for each — and more.

At the end, Ramon will leave you feeling more knowledgable and empowered to use today’s technology effectively within your small business.

Date: Recorded March 21, 2006

Duration: 60 minutes

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Other highlights of this show include Anita Campbell’s regular feature, Today’s Trend. The Today’s Trend in this segment is “The Rise of the Mobile Phone as a Major Computing Device.”

About Ramon Ray

Ramon Ray, is an author, speaker and the editor of Smallbiztechnology.com.

Since 1986, Ramon has been using computers and was first “online” in 1995. He is the author of “Technology Solutions for Growing Businesses”, has written hundreds of technology articles and posted thousands of technology news items on Smallbiztechnology.com. His content is syndicated and read by thousands of readers.

He is a contributing editor to the New York Enterprise Report and writes or has written technology articles for Inc Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Microsoft.com, CNet, Var Business, TechTarget and other media.

Ramon is not simply a technology writer, but as a former technology consultant, has years of hands on experience in building networks, installing software, upgrading computers, configuring mobile technology and supporting the technology small
businesses use on a daily basis.

He is often quoted in the media, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc Magazine, WCBS Radio, Crains New York, National Federal of Independent Business, Small Business Advocate Radio Show and has been invited to speak at events including the United States Small Business Administration Service Core of Retired Executives “Strategies for Succeeding in Business”, Inc 500, PC Expo, Internet World, American Woman’s Economic Development Corporation and Business Development Institute events.

Distinctions:

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Board of Director’s and Technology Committee Chairperson
Jim Blasingame’s Small Business Advocate Radio Show, Brain Trust Member
IBM, Small Business Expert Panel

Education:
New York Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering