Networks

• Tech Talk: Pipe Supplier Networks Depots

  A company that supplies steel tubing to oil and gas companies in the Rocky Mountain region revolutionized the way the firm communicates information about inventory and supplies by networking storage yards along rail routes.
  Elizabeth Wasserman

• Tech Talk: Cafeteria Chain Streamlines with VPN

  A chain of cafeterias in the Southeastern U.S. simplified the ordering and purchasing of inventory by installing virtual private network (VPN) technology and allowing individual restaurants to place their own orders.
  Elizabeth Wasserman

• Tech Talk: Restaurant Automates Processes

  A restaurant chain based in California deploys a network automation server to automate business processes -- such as menu price changes -- throughout the 82-restaurant chain.
  Elizabeth Wasserman

• Keys to Improving Network Fraud Protection

  Businesses are increasingly dependent on the security and reliability of their networks, but the number of attacks on networks is growing. IT managers can better monitor, control, and protect networks from intrusion and abuse.
  Kim Boatman

• A Network Tune Up for Tough Times

  The financial crisis will mean less capital and credit available for small businesses, so existing networking equipment and systems will have to last longer. Here's how to get the most out of what you've got.
  Mary O. Foley

• Network Defense: Intrusion Prevention Systems

  Technology upgrades and industry security regulations are pushing more small businesses to use both network and host-based intrusion prevention systems.
  Michelle V. Rafter

• Tech Talk: Telco Thrives with Network Management

  A Santa Barbara telecommunications reseller finds that it can better control its bandwidth and ensure that employees have access to applications when they need them by installing a network management product.
  Elizabeth Wasserman

• Providing a Safety Net for Confidential Data

  As small businesses outsource more work and switch to Web-based applications, it’s critical to have practices in place to safeguard confidential company information.
  Michelle V. Rafter

• Protect Your Network from Users

  Your biggest security threat has two feet, 10 fingers and works in a cubicle down the hall. Here's how to help users keep your company's network safe.
  Minda Zetlin

• Plug in and Forget: Network Appliances

  Local area networks weren't as common among small businesses until recently, when network appliances became more available. These appliances can free small businesses from servers and high IT management costs.
  Andrea Peiro

• Networking Needs for the 802.11n Era

  Networking vendors are targeting the small business market with wireless networking gear to support the next generation of wireless, 802.11n. Here's what you need to know to migrate to the new standard.
  Renee Oricchio

• What Can Managed WAN Offer?

  Managed WAN networking can help small and mid-sized businesses take advantage of the latest communication technologies and achieve the same level of service as their larger competitors.
  Mary O. Foley