June 2011

June 2011 Issue of BizTech

Features

Surviving the Storm
Is your business really prepared for the worst?
Open for Business
Remote-access solutions help companies stay up and running — no matter what.
Answer the Call
Unified communications helps the University of Wisconsin Credit Union strengthen relationships with customers, improve services and gain incremental business.
To Have and to Hold
George Street Photo & Video is able to meet memory-saving demands thanks to high-speed networking and virtualization.
Remote Control
The right planning, equipment and partnerships make the establishment and management of branch offices a breeze.

Departments

Dashboard: Signs Point to Better Customer Experience
Digital signs help SMBs deliver quality and genuine customer experiences.
Dashboard: Crisp, Sharp Images
Getting the word out to customers has never looked so beautiful.
Tech Watch: The Tug of the Tablet
As a flood of tablet computing options hit the market, weigh the benefits to see which features best fit your needs.
Tech Tips: A Need-to-Know Basis
Build these basic guidelines into your corporate user training to reduce IT risk.
The Silent Defender
Kaspersky Small Office Security 2 delivers protection without intrusion.
Room to Grow
The Lenovo ThinkServer TD230 offers small businesses power and adaptability for expansion.
Tech Trends: Zero Complaints
Companies are migrating to zero clients to save costs and centrally manage their computers.
Tech Trends: All for One
All-in-one systems help businesses realize that a computer’s total can exceed the sum of its parts.
Best Practices: Maximize Your Security Investments
Adequate attention to intrusion detection and prevention is necessary to keep information safe.
Profile: Guarding the Gates
With shopping cart theft on the rise, an enterprising company found a way to combine proprietary and commercial technology to keep the thieves in check.

Opinions

The Lowdown: Driving Job Growth
It’s time for companies to focus on using technology to create new products, services and markets.
Letter From the Editor: Why It’s Good to Think Small
Tech On Your Side: A Solid Case for SSDs
If you’re seeking more speed and reliability from storage, look no further than solid-state drives.
The Business of I.T.: Remotely Possible
Application virtualization lets workers maintain operations through even the most severe weather events.
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