June 2005

June 2005

Is your company outgrowing its IT capabilities? The June 2005 issue of BizTech explains how to pick the right third-party IT support for your company. You can also read how some small companies use telecommuting to save money, improve productivity and boost employee morale. The issue also has tips for supporting remote users, securing wireless networks and choosing the best storage technologies.

Features

Mobilizing Your Small Business
How to keep your mobile workers connected.
Outgrowing Your Size?
Smart businesses recognize when to seek outside tech support, and from whom.
20/20 Visionary Part 2
In part two of a BizTech interview, CDW founder Michael Krasny shares his insights on how to take a business to the next level.
Breathe a Sigh of Storage Relief
Storage evolves to help small companies better protect their data with fewer management headaches.
Strategic Sourcing
Some companies choose to focus on what they do best and outsource the rest.

Departments

Out-of-the-Box ROI: Stretching Your Storage Dollar
New options in cost-efficient storage
Tech Trends: Putting a Lock on Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi networks are inexpensive, easy to set up and an open door to everyone from harmless freeloaders to malicious criminals.
Growing Pains: How Well Do You Telework?
Telework doesn't fit every company or job function, but some businesses find it a sound option under certain circumstances.
Profile: Tech Makeover
A hair-care company boosts profits, increases productivity and improves customer service by automating its sales, accounting and order-fulfillment operations.
Dashboard: Dashboard: April 2005

Opinions

Letter From the Editor: Getting the Right IT Fit
The Lowdown: Going the Distance
Telecommuting may cut costs and offer flexibility to employees, but supporting home workers presents challenges.
Your CIO: Confusion in Faraway Places
A few simple steps can save time and energy when supporting remote users.
Harry’s Corner: Valid Information Is Power
Small companies need to control accounting data and standards throughout the company.
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Storage

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Fusion-io's chief scientist breaks virtualization down into terms everyone can understand.
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Infrastructure Optimization

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Networking

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Mobile & Wireless

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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

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