March 2011

March 2011 issue of biztech magazine

Features

Ready, Set, Relocate
Paying extra attention to a technology migration strategy means your business can hit the ground running after an office move.
Rev It Up
IT leaders share their strategies for jump-starting server virtualization.
Face to Face in a Different Place
The company’s video conferencing speeds decision-making and time to market while reducing travel expenses.
Backup Moves to the Forefront
Companies focus their efforts on shrinking time to recovery as they devise disaster recovery plans that implement high-availability backup.

Departments

Dashboard: Comprehensive Threat Protection
Trend Micro's Worry-Free security solution and Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software disable potentially crippling threats for IT professionals.
Dashboard: Warding Off Infection
Trend Micro's security solution proves efficient and effective at saving time, money and assets.
Tech Tips: Avoiding Printer Error
Eliminate common printing headaches with these five simple steps.
HP’s Durable Netbook
The Mini 5103 netbook from HP delivers many of the benefits of a full-size notebook in a smaller form factor.
Profile: The Bottom Line
Apptio’s software gives businesses a better grasp of their IT spending and areas for efficiency.
Best Practices: Easy Upgrade
Consistently refreshing your notebooks is a must, and the process doesn’t have to be painful.
Tech Trends: A Model of Efficiency
The latest edition of Microsoft's productivity suite improves collaboration and transparency initiatives.
Tech Tips: Out with the Old
These seven tips can help your company better manage asset disposition.
Best Practices: Small Businesses Get a Break
Companies can deduct all their hardware and software purchases in 2011.
Crossing Platforms
Mac users can run the Windows OS with ease thanks to the latest version of Parallels.
Tech Watch: Collaborative Communications
With Lync 2010, Microsoft adds more features to its unified communications platform to take on IP PBX systems.

Opinions

Letter From the Editor: Why Ferris Bueller Would Love Virtualization
The Business of I.T.: A Break for Business
Companies can upgrade IT and grow their businesses by utilizing tax deductions.
Tech On Your Side: The Face of Communication
Walk before you run when deciding if video conferencing is right for your business.
The Lowdown: Put IT Front and Center
For a successful merger or acquisition, remember the importance of IT.
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