June 2010

June 2010

Innovation drives companies and helps them reach their goals. That's especially true of Paragon Space Development, which seeks to create living habitats in the harsh conditions on Mars. In the June issue of BizTech, find out how high availability computing and storage powers the company's aerospace engineering projects. The issue also includes a story about aerial imagery aiding disaster relief efforts and a Q&A with geek hero Steve Wozniak. There are also reviews of the Barracuda 300 and the Visioneer Strobe XP 100 scanner, as well as best practices on Windows 7 and consolidation through virtualization.

Features

Paragon Space Development creates hospitable habitats on Earth, in orbit and beyond.
Companies use social networking to stand out over the competition.
The Apple co-founder discusses solid-state storage and offers advice for small-business entrepreneurs starting their own technology companies.
With sophisticated technology and a generous heart, Pictometry helps people in need.
Point-of-sale technologies help companies improve customer service and simplify business practices.

Departments

Apple's new iPad is an intriguing addition to the small business workforce.
When done in tandem — relying on a well-thought-out strategy — virtualization and data center consolidation can maximize your business's bottom line.
Companies share their tips about how to prepare for a seamless upgrade to Windows 7.
Visioneer Strobe XP 100 scanner lets mobile workers stay productive.
Portability, cost and functionality are making businesses take notice of netbooks for their field and remote workers.
Businesses that rely on information sharing through FTP sites need to focus on security.
The Barracuda Spam and Virus Firewall 300 helps keep networks safe from attacks.
Enhance the end-user experience with these five tools.
Spotlight on Teleworking
Small businesses come aboard as 802.11n offers greater speed, range and reliability.

Opinions

Formulating a business continuity plan for downtime and supporting it with technology are initiatives that reap dividends.
Asset management solutions maximize resources and reduce costs.
Protecting your organization's greatest assets requires a proactive approach to network security.

Security

A History of Encryption Thro... |
Passwords and information security have come a long way.
Symantec: Flashback Trojan A... |
The antimalware company digs through the code to find the motives of the Mac OS X...
Hackers Have Their Eye On Sm... |
No organization is too small to go unnoticed by hackers and malware proprietors.

Storage

The Value of Storage Virtual... |
Nondisruptive data migration, improved utilization and fewer points of management are...
GIS Data: A Storage Puzzle |
The exponential growth of big data from geospatial technology is forcing businesses to be...
Big Data Needs Push Firm to... |
With millions of acres of timberland in its care, a unique investment management firm...

Infrastructure Optimization

Why an Uneventful E-Mail Mig... |
A company achieved just what it was looking for when it moved its e-mail to the cloud: no...
Must-Read IT Blogger Q&A... |
Virtualization and cloud technologies have captured the imaginations of this industry-...
Mozilla Moves to New $3 Mill... |
The Internet leader built its new data center with open collaboration and community...

Networking

The Value of In-Person Meeti... |
Putting in face time with coworkers, clients and business partners really makes a...
How to Optimize the WAN for... |
Use these tips to maximize the performance of company WANs.
WAN Optimization: Addressing... |
Using WAN optimization actually bolsters disaster recovery and security efforts for IT...

Mobile & Wireless

The Case for Joining the Wor... |
Telework and a four-day work week make a lot of sense when you look at the numbers.
Smartphones Are Making Every... |
Pew survey finds that smartphones are turning users into real-time problem solvers.
How to Repel Notebook Thieve... |
Theft-prevention technologies not only guard against mobile devices being stolen, but...

Hardware & Software

Why an Uneventful E-Mail Mig... |
A company achieved just what it was looking for when it moved its e-mail to the cloud: no...
How the Tampa Bay Lightning... |
More businesses are using digital displays to increase engagement and bump up the...
Windows XP Maintains Its Hol... |
With official support for Windows XP ending in 2014, organizations should plan to upgrade...