March 2005

March 2005

BizTech, CDW's new quarterly, focuses on what you need to know to level the playing field with technology. Our premiere issue features the first part of our interview with CDW founder Michael Krasny.

Features

SMBs: How to Prepare for an IRS Audit
Are you armed and ready to be audited? The IRS has new and improved systems—and intends to use them to target small businesses.
Enough Already
Some companies view IT as a necessary expense and buy only when needed. Others invest proactively to advance business objectives. It's easy to figure which approach leads to success.
Risky Business
IT security doesn't have to break the bank. A strong risk assessment and strategically chosen tools can keep small businesses safe and on budget.
Ready, Set, Grow
Growth comes in stages. Are you ready to move to the next level?
20/20 Visionary
Michael Krasny looks back on the passion and purpose that made CDW such a global success.

Departments

Tech Trends: Voice Training
Have you heard? It's time that small businesses give IP telephony another listen.
Road Warriors: No Strings Attached
Wireless notebooks allow sales teams the freedom to seal the deal virtually anywhere.
Profile: Digital Detectives
Searching through millions of legal documents by hand is a thing of the past. DolphinSearch uses smart technology to discover courtroom data—in days.
Out-of-the-Box ROI: Dollars and Sense
Business needs—rather than financial analyses—should drive tech investments
Dashboard: Dashboard: January 2005
News and ideas at a glance
Growing Pains: Dressing for Success
From "professional" to "comfortable," small businesses tackle the tricky topic of how to dress for the office.
Best Practices: Asset Management for Small Business Technology
If your project manager also reports on technical problems, you may be missing big-picture problems.

Opinions

Letter From the Editor: Making IT Strategic
Your CIO: Tech Triage
CIOs doctor ailing networks even as they diagnose a company's long-term, strategic technology needs.
Harry’s Corner: Who's the Best IT Boss?
Where does IT belong on your organization chart? Remember, your tech shop provides insights — not just information.
The Lowdown: Protective Order
Look out for yourself and your customers with privacy policies that protect you both.
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