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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kevin Beaver Stephen J. Bigelow Jonathan Hassell Frank J. Ohlhorst


Danielle and Nelson Ruest Greg Shields


EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Erin Harris


CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Sky Croswell Tom Ireland James Miles


SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Jenn Ste. Marie


ART DIRECTOR Ron X. Dulong


SENIOR DESIGNERS Jessica Lee Stacey Streeter Matthew Wheeler


DESIGNERS


Anthony Cielakie Deborah Grisson Sharon McElroy


PRODUCTION MANAGER Peter Grube


PRODUCTION Emily Kudla Deborah Rock


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THE ROAD TO IT Optimization T


HE PRIMARY goal of every information technology (IT) professional is to provide the


tools and services your users rely on each and every day—and to do it without interruption, inefficiency, or excessive cost. In this issue of Connection, we discuss solutions and technologies that help you deliver an optimal experience to more users, applications, and devices across your entire organization and enable the evolution of offering IT as a service.


The exponential growth of data has


made storage a focal point for many IT decision makers. If you’re thinking about a shift to cloud storage to add more scalable capacity, discover how to showcase your IT staff’s abilities during the move. We share four strategies used by cloud storage companies that you can adopt to distinguish your department and offer valuable contributions to your organization’s bottom line.


In preparation for developing smarter


storage strategies, explore storage virtualization and the advantages it offers. From increased flexibility in dynamic provisioning to the cost savings of more efficient hardware use, find out why storage virtualization should be on your short list.


Even with the advent of storage virtualization, traditional backup strategies like tape are still the tried-and- true insurance policy against data loss.


The most effective way to boost


your users’ performance is to focus on optimizing their software. Fortunately, Windows 7 is full of resources to help you deliver a superior computing experience. Review useful OS features and learn how to utilize built-in management tools to your advantage.


If you’re considering a bring your


own device (BYOD) policy, learn about the full list of pros and cons before you decide if BYOD is a good fit for your environment. We address management and security concerns to help you make an informed decision.


Read on to discover how to optimize


your organization’s IT, then give PC Connection a call. We’re ready to help you design, build, and deploy solutions that deliver the experience your users want and the reliability, efficiency, and savings you need.


Learn about the trends affecting your backup processes and what challenges your organization will face as your data storage requirements continue to grow.


We also share how to streamline your


software licensing management with strategies designed specifically for the virtual data center—making it easier to give your users the tools they need while reducing unnecessary licensing costs and complexity.


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