Ryan Petersen

Ryan Petersen

Editor in Chief

Ryan has covered a variety of bases for BizTech since the magazine’s inception in 2005. As Editor in Chief, he works on creating editorial calendars, develops story ideas and is always on the lookout for new writing talent. Ryan previously worked at the Kane County Chronicle, the Moline Dispatch and the Rock Island Argus newspapers. Against his better judgment, Ryan is raising his children as Cubs fans. E-mail Ryan and follow him on Twitter.

Articles by Ryan Petersen

Why Your Business Should Do IT Your Way
Technology should be adapted to fit the business, not the other way around.
Mobility: The Ultimate Game-Changer
Businesses are realizing the value of a mobile workforce in today's on-the-go economy.
Business Organizations Offer Opportunities to Young Students and Entrepreneurs
Whether it’s for students looking to break into the IT field, or an up-and-comer with a great new idea, businesspeople are ready to support the next generation.
Recognizing IT Heroes
Touch screens and interactive digital signage are helping companies embrace the next wave of computing.
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Here’s a fun way to give your tech saviors some digital appreciation.

Security

Review: Belkin Advanced Secu... |
This tool can prevent KVM toggling from being a source of network vulnerabilities.
Honeywords: Password Securit... |
Researchers are proposing a new method of spiking the password punch as a way to identify...
How Many Vulnerabilities Doe... |
The potential for damaging data breaches lurks in nearly every corner for SMBs.

Storage

EMC World 2013: Software-Def... |
Storage virtualization is a key element of providing on-demand, flexible cloud services.
How Steve Wozniak Explains V... |
Fusion-io's chief scientist breaks virtualization down into terms everyone can understand.
Product Review: Quantum NDX-... |
Device does double duty for storage and backup.

Infrastructure Optimization

Why More Software Is Headed... |
Many of your favorite software suites are trading in their shiny discs for cloud-based...
Cisco Live 2013: Brush Up wi... |
Get up to speed on convergence, wireless networking, collaboration and more ahead of the...
EMC World 2013: Software-Def... |
Storage virtualization is a key element of providing on-demand, flexible cloud services.

Networking

How to Secure Optimized Netw... |
WAN optimization and security aren’t always complementary. These tips can help you deal...
Cisco Live 2013: Brush Up wi... |
Get up to speed on convergence, wireless networking, collaboration and more ahead of the...
Do Virtual Meetings Boost Pr... |
New study finds that face-to-face meetings don’t always work in workers’ favor.

Mobile & Wireless

Consumr App Powers Informed... |
Reviews and ratings for products on the shelf are only a barcode scan away.
Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi: Com... |
The FCC is working on regulation to free up more Internet bandwidth for air travelers.
CTIA: Wireless Network Data... |
The invisible bytes that zip through the air continue to multiply at rapid rates.

Hardware & Software

Consumr App Powers Informed... |
Reviews and ratings for products on the shelf are only a barcode scan away.
Review: Belkin Advanced Secu... |
This tool can prevent KVM toggling from being a source of network vulnerabilities.
How Many Vulnerabilities Doe... |
The potential for damaging data breaches lurks in nearly every corner for SMBs.