Fall 2012

BizTech Magazine Fall 2012 Cover

Features

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Growth Spurt
The Chicago startup incubator helps entrepreneurs get the right supplies and make key connections.
Block and Tackle
By migrating to VCE Vblock, the company can scale up enterprise IT services to small and medium-sized businesses in real time.
Conference Room Refresh
Companies save big and improve communications by deploying advanced technologies in their meeting spaces.
Community Support
Minneapolis-based organization aims to train students and midcareer professionals on the latest virtualization technologies.
The Convenience of UC
The latest crop of unified communications systems offers flexibility to mobile workers and easier management for IT staff.
Rising to the Challenge
Chicago-based company works with CDW to market itself as a full-service tech supplier to conferences and trade shows.
Managing Moving Targets
IT departments at SMBs find the latest software helps them handle the growing influx of mobile devices.
Is a Startup Incubator Right for You?
For some emerging entrepreneurs, a little shelter and guidance is just what they need to get a head start.

Departments

Dashboard: Florida Church Bundles Up with Sophos UTM
NorthRidge Church finds unified solution easier to manage, learn and teach to IT staff.
Dashboard: How UTMs Can Help Your Business Stay Compliant
These security solutions offer more than just convenience to businesses.
Tech Watch: New 802.11ac Wireless Standard Promises Gigabit Speeds
With more traffic going wireless, small businesses can look to the next Wi-Fi standard for network relief.
Best Practices: Failsafe Firewalls
Follow these best practices to more effectively manage firewalls and improve security.
Best Practices: Addressing the IPv6 Transition
Determine business needs and evaluate existing environments before jumping into the new communications protocol.
Clearing the Air
Apple’s wireless access point brings signal strength wherever a road warrior needs it.
Travel Light
HP Folio 13 Ultrabook blends the best of both worlds.
Tech Trends: Stand Up for Workplace Health and Safety
More organizations focus on ergonomics to improve staff health, efficiency and the bottom line.

Opinions

Letter From the Editor: A Chance to Succeed
Whether it’s for students looking to break into the IT field, or an up-and-comer with a great new idea, businesspeople are ready to support the next generation.
Tech On Your Side: Why Windows 8 Is Not Vista II
Microsoft’s new OS is packed with new features and users should adjust to the new interface fairly quickly.
Inside I.T.: Finding the Right Security Team
The key to success with security lies in finding common ground with coworkers and peers.
The Business of I.T.: A Passion for Technology
Large online reseller donates equipment, provides advice to fledgling businesses.
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