School districts across the nation are upgrading legacy networks to converged Internet protocol (IP) networks, paving the way for the introduction of new advanced capabilities, such as voice-over-IP and distance learning. Designed to enhance the learning experience and access to information for students, IP networks deliver the crucial speed and reliability that enable truly collaborative classrooms. Alex Coleman, group president for government and education markets with Verizon Business, discusses K-12 communications and information technology trends. Tags: Verizon Business, IP networks, Alex Coleman, K-12, information technology trends, education markets Less

School districts across the nation are upgrading legacy networks to converged Internet protocol (IP) networks, paving the way for the introduction of new advanced capabilities, such as voice-over-IP and distance learning. Designed to enhance the learning experience and access to information for students, IP networks deliver the crucial speed and reliability that enable truly collaborative classrooms. Alex Coleman, group president for government and education markets with Verizon Business, discusses K-12 communications and information technology trends. Tags: Verizon Business, IP networks, Alex Coleman, K-12, information technology trends, education markets Less

The 2008 Digital States Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government and sponsored by Verizon Business, highlights how state governments across the United States use technology to serve constituents and streamline operations. Based on responses from state officials, the comprehensive study examines best practices used by state governments to leverage investments in technology to power the transformation to digital government. As more and more states move to IP, Alex Coleman, group president for government and education markets with Verizon Business, discusses factors driving the evolution of state information technology. Tags: Verizon Business, Digital States Survey, Center for Digital Government, Alex Coleman, state information technology Less

The 2008 Digital States Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government and sponsored by Verizon Business, highlights how state governments across the United States use technology to serve constituents and streamline operations. Based on responses from state officials, the comprehensive study examines best practices used by state governments to leverage investments in technology to power the transformation to digital government. As more and more states move to IP, Alex Coleman, group president for government and education markets with Verizon Business, discusses factors driving the evolution of state information technology. Tags: Verizon Business, Digital States Survey, Center for Digital Government, Alex Coleman, state information technology Less

Senior Vice President of the Consumer Product Group, Rowan Trollope, provides an overview of the 2009 versions of Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus. In addition, Trollope dicusses the emphasis on performance, security and quality in the development of the products and how users helped to drive product improvements. For more information, visit: www.norton.com/faster Tags: Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security, Symantec, Rowan Trollope Less

Senior Vice President of the Consumer Product Group, Rowan Trollope, provides an overview of the 2009 versions of Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus. In addition, Trollope dicusses the emphasis on performance, security and quality in the development of the products and how users helped to drive product improvements. For more information, visit: www.norton.com/faster Tags: Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security, Symantec, Rowan Trollope Less

At the Internet Strategy Forum last week, I met Mike Moran, who gave an interesting talk about, um, marketing. Huh? A distinguished engineer at IBM talking about marketing? What? Listen in and learn about Mike’s ideas on marketing. Also a visit to the best hair salon in San Francisco - Red Union Salon. Tags: Internet Strategy Forum, Mike Moran, marketing, IBM, best hair salon, San Francisco, Red Union Salon Less

At the Internet Strategy Forum last week, I met Mike Moran, who gave an interesting talk about, um, marketing. Huh? A distinguished engineer at IBM talking about marketing? What? Listen in and learn about Mike’s ideas on marketing. Also a visit to the best hair salon in San Francisco - Red Union Salon. Tags: Internet Strategy Forum, Mike Moran, marketing, IBM, best hair salon, San Francisco, Red Union Salon Less

Check out for iPhone social networking apps - great tools to stay connected with your online friends. This show also features AOL’s Pixcetera, Twing, Scour, SezWho, and sale of Podtech. Less

Check out for iPhone social networking apps - great tools to stay connected with your online friends. This show also features AOL’s Pixcetera, Twing, Scour, SezWho, and sale of Podtech. Less

Check out for iPhone social networking apps - great tools to stay connected with your online friends. This show also features AOL’s Pixcetera, Twing, Scour, SezWho, and sale of Podtech. Less

Experts estimate that four in 10 businesses do not have a business continuity plan. To address this critical business requirement in today’s hyper-connected global economy, Verizon Business offers a comprehensive suite of industry-leading global business continuity solutions. In this podcast, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy, Verizon Business director of business continuity product management, discusses some of the fundamental processes and principles enterprises should employ to help ensure continued operations. By combining a holistic delivery model with a broad business continuity portfolio - ranging from professional consulting services to a variety of specialized capabilities - Verizon Business helps companies safeguard operations and minimize the risk of natural and man-made events that can create unanticipated business disruptions. a2a_linkname="Preparing for the Unexpected - Business Continuity Solutions from Verizon Business"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.podtech.net/home/5240/preparing-for-the-unexpected-business-continuity-solutions-from-verizon-business"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; Tags: business continuity, Verizon Business, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy Less

Experts estimate that four in 10 businesses do not have a business continuity plan. To address this critical business requirement in today’s hyper-connected global economy, Verizon Business offers a comprehensive suite of industry-leading global business continuity solutions. In this podcast, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy, Verizon Business director of business continuity product management, discusses some of the fundamental processes and principles enterprises should employ to help ensure continued operations. By combining a holistic delivery model with a broad business continuity portfolio - ranging from professional consulting services to a variety of specialized capabilities - Verizon Business helps companies safeguard operations and minimize the risk of natural and man-made events that can create unanticipated business disruptions. a2a_linkname="Preparing for the Unexpected - Business Continuity Solutions from Verizon Business"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.podtech.net/home/5240/preparing-for-the-unexpected-business-continuity-solutions-from-verizon-business"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; Tags: business continuity, Verizon Business, Jonathan Nguyen-Duy Less

As the operator of the world’s most connected IP network, thousands of enterprises around the world rely on the reliability and availability of Verizon Business networks. In order meet these critical requirements, Verizon Business has a highly developed business continuity and emergency preparedness program. In this podcast, Jeannie Diefenderfer, Verizon Business vice president of global network operations, discusses how the company is able to effectively respond to natural and man-made events that can impact its network infrastructure and facilities. Through a well-established business continuity governance process and internal organizations dedicated to resolving network outages, Verizon Business network professionals keep customers connected by minimizing the impact of unforeseen disruptions. a2a_linkname="Business Continuity and Verizon Business Global Network Readiness"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.podtech.net/home/5241/business-continuity-and-verizon-business-global-network-readiness"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; Tags: IP network, Verizon Business, business continuity, emergency preparedness, Jeannie Diefenderfer Less

As the operator of the world’s most connected IP network, thousands of enterprises around the world rely on the reliability and availability of Verizon Business networks. In order meet these critical requirements, Verizon Business has a highly developed business continuity and emergency preparedness program. In this podcast, Jeannie Diefenderfer, Verizon Business vice president of global network operations, discusses how the company is able to effectively respond to natural and man-made events that can impact its network infrastructure and facilities. Through a well-established business continuity governance process and internal organizations dedicated to resolving network outages, Verizon Business network professionals keep customers connected by minimizing the impact of unforeseen disruptions. a2a_linkname="Business Continuity and Verizon Business Global Network Readiness"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.podtech.net/home/5241/business-continuity-and-verizon-business-global-network-readiness"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; Tags: IP network, Verizon Business, business continuity, emergency preparedness, Jeannie Diefenderfer Less