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Oliver Rist

Contributing Editor
Oliver Rist

I've covered business technology for more than 25 years, and in that time I've reviewed hundreds of products and services and written a similar number of trend and analysis stories. My first job in journalism was with PC Magazine in the 1990s, but I've also written for other enterprise technology publications, including Computer ShopperInformationWeek, InfoWorld, and InternetWeek.

Between stints as a journalist, I've worked as an IT consultant, software development manager, and marketing executive for several companies, including Microsoft, where I was a senior technical product manager for Windows Server. My focus is on business tech reviews at PCMag, but you can also find me co-hosting This Week in Enterprise Tech on the TWiT.tv network.

    • Lose Your Landline: The Best VoIP Home Phone Services

      Choosing voice over IP (VoIP) for your home phone can boost your call quality and save money. We test and rank independent VoIP services so you can choose one that offers the best calls for your coins.

      2 months, 3 weeks By Oliver Rist, Neil Mcallister
      Lose Your Landline: The Best VoIP Home Phone Services (Slideshow VoIP & Phone Services)
    • The Best Small Business CRM Software for 2024

      Customer relationship management (CRM) doesn't have to be costly and complicated. These tested, top-rated systems cater to smaller businesses that want CRM benefits without the hassles.

      2 months, 3 weeks By Oliver Rist, Neil Mcallister
      The Best Small Business CRM Software for 2024 (Guide CRM Software)
    • Eero 6

      Though offering only middling performance claims, the Eero 6 still handles Wi-Fi 6, has loads of add-ons, and one of the lowest prices we've ever seen for a mesh system

      1 year By Oliver Rist
      Eero 6 (Review Amazon eero 6)
    • SugarCRM Sugar Sell

      A robust CRM for power users

      1 year, 11 months By Oliver Rist, Molly K. Mclaughlin
      SugarCRM Sugar Sell (Review SugarCRM Sugar Sell)
    • HubSpot CRM

      An easy-to-set-up, but pricey, CRM platform for midsize businesses

      1 year, 11 months By Molly Mclaughlin, Oliver Rist
      HubSpot CRM (Review HubSpot CRM)
    • Zendesk Sell

      Excellent CRM for your help desk

      1 year, 11 months By Oliver Rist, Gadjo Sevilla
      Zendesk Sell (Review Zendesk Sell)
    • Onpipeline CRM

      Simple CRM software with an attractive, low price

      2 years, 1 month By Oliver Rist, Gadjo Sevilla
      Onpipeline CRM (Review Onpipeline)
    • Act! CRM

      Good CRM features, clunky UI

      2 years, 1 month By Oliver Rist
      Act! CRM (Review Act! CRM)
    • Salesflare

      Simplified CRM with many rough spots

      2 years, 1 month By Oliver Rist
      Salesflare (Review Salesflare)
    • 5 Must-Haves For Your CRM Buying Checklist

      Don't invest in a customer relationship management (CRM) tool just because of its name and reputation; make sure it has these five key features or you could wind up wasting your money.

      2 years, 4 months By Oliver Rist
      5 Must-Haves For Your CRM Buying Checklist (News CRM Software)
    • How to Get a Tech Job in 2022

      The Great Resignation and a global skills shortage have hiring managers looking at new strategies. Staying on top of them is essential if you're looking to get hired in 2022.

      2 years, 5 months By Oliver Rist
      How to Get a Tech Job in 2022 (News Business)
    • The Best and Worst Tech Stocks of 2021

      2021 was a tough year all around, but it was especially tough on several companies that rode the pandemic wave in 2020.

      2 years, 6 months By Oliver Rist
      The Best and Worst Tech Stocks of 2021 (News Business)
    • Small Businesses Are Using AI—Sometimes

      Once primarily the province of governments and deep-pocket enterprises, artificial-intelligence tech is seeping into the SMB sector. But a few hurdles remain.

      2 years, 7 months By Oliver Rist
      Small Businesses Are Using AI—Sometimes (News Business)