December 2009

December 2009

Grooving to wireless learn why today's SMB employees expect and depend on wireless. In the December issue, you can also read about mobile-payment technology, digital display uses and the seven technologies businesses dub must-have tools. There are also reviews of an HP server and desktop, and a SonicWall UTM device, plus best practices on networking, security and the data center.

Features

Moon Shots
Adler Planetarium uses digital displays to construct a 3D overflight simulator for its "Shoot for the Moon" exhibit.
7 Must-Have Technologies
These IT practitioners agree that there are some products no IT shop can live without.
The SAN Plan
A storage area network is a big investment, but these companies say networked storage is a no-brainer given increasing data loads and manageability needs.
A Mobile Way to Pay
Businesses are turning to mobile-payment technology to simplify the transaction process.

Departments

Review: The HP DL160 G6, a Solid Leap for Servers
The HP DL160 G6 increases performance through a new CPU and motherboard architecture.
Multithreat Protection
The SonicWall NSA E5500 UTM appliance can create a shield to help protect your business's network.
Best Practices: A Delicate Balancing Act
High-availability storage success depends on the ability to juggle emergency management within a realistic budget.
Best Practices: Sharing Data Across WAN Links
Five tips to help you get the most from your bandwidth.
Best Practices: 5 Tips to Make the Most Out of Your UTM Investment
IT leaders share how to best utilize a unified threat management appliance to protect your business.
Case Study: Virtualization Values
Smead Manufacturing estimates savings in the millions of dollars from its server virtualization initiative.
Tech Trends: At the Center of Desktop Management
Businesses are turning to desktop virtualization to lower costs, ease management and improve security.
The Best of Both Worlds
The HP Compaq dc7900 Ultra-Slim provides substantial processing power in an ultra-slim machine.
Tech Watch: Your Own Private Cloud
Not ready to jump into the cloud just yet? Find out how to launch mini-clouds within your own infrastructure first.
Tech Tips: System Lockdown
Consider five technologies that can maximize the protection of your end users' data.
Dashboard: Dashboard: November 2009

Opinions

Speaking from Experience: When 'Going Green' Makes Business Sense
Companies find they can help the environment and their bottom line at the same time.
Inside I.T.: Break Down the Walls
Boost employee morale by providing a mobile environment.
The Lowdown: The Power of Convergence
Converged businesses that succeed in getting everyone to become fluent in both areas will flourish.
Letter From the Editor: Social Media for Your Consumption
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