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Wearable technology: The future of communications


15 21 iPad for business


Why you should invest in a hardware firewall


Regulars 3 Latest Products


Our roundup of the latest technology


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Product comparison: Wired vs Wireless


Headsets Find out the reasons to consider both varieties


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Range focus: Mobile


computing This month we’re helping you choose the right mobile device for your business


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Welcome to BT Business Direct’s Autumn edition of TechKnow magazine


With cyber-attacks and viruses becoming ever more virulent, we’ve been looking at business security and in particular, at the ways in which organisations use their router as part of their defences. Check out our article on page 21 and consider whether a purpose-built, separate hardware firewall could help you sure up your overall security strategy.


On page 15 we take a look at the iPad and consider whether it really can deliver productivity and efficiency gains in a business context. With so many apps now available that are explicitly targeted at businesses, we look at a handful of specific industry types and think about the ways in which the iPad could truly deliver value.


Speaking of efficiency gains, our ‘Wearable Technology’ article on page 10 looks at the huge potential for smarter working in the Unified Communications space. By combining Smart Sensor-enabled headsets with Smart Apps that are contextually aware, the opportunities for improved productivity are massive.


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