Virtualization is the latest innovation made in the field of IT; it allows users to tie together increasing levels of computer efficiency and performance. The immediate advantage that Virtualization gives you is a cost effective system of connecting two or more computers, running two or more different environments on a single machine.

To some people a disaster would mean the end of the world; they lose everything, their name, money, and means of livelihood but to some people a disaster would make no difference. Yeah, that is very much possible these days, thanks to disaster planning. This kind of planning is very familiar to contingency planning where businesses set aside a sum of money monthly or annually to pay for any kind of product guarantee or failure or just to secure them from any unexpected harmful situation

On Saturday, October 1 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University Services Building, residents from the Brazos Valley will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste and computers free of charge.

Common examples of household hazardous waste include pharmaceuticals and medical waste, solvents, pesticides, caustic cleaners, used motor oil, batteries, oil, paint and computers.

Please keep in mind that televisions, household garbage, 55-gallon drums, ammunition, explosives and tires will not be accepted.

Small businesses and municipal departments will be able to dispose of computer components but will not be able to dispose of other hazardous wastes at this event.

Visit the City of College Station events page for more information.

There a few large firms in the world that actually think about disaster planning and consider it an integral part of their business; most small and medium business tend to think small and ignore these vital issues. Irony of the matter is that big businesses that are already stable and successful happen to save themselves when a disaster strikes and poor small and medium businesses are the ones suffering the major loss- to the extent that the business might shut down. But all that can change; you can save yourself millions of dollars if you just think smart and act fast-engage in a disaster recovery plan.

The latest innovation in the IT industry is virtualization, everyone seems to be talking about, researching it on the internet and looking into ways that can help install virtualization in their offices. Now, why is that? What is the sudden hype all about? For people who are new to this concept let me start from scratch- virtualization provides a computer environment for multiple virtual machines to exist and work on single computer hardware.

Every New Year brings along with it many new things and so would 2011; speaking precisely of the IT sector, it is expected to change too. So what are the kinds of anticipated changes in this sector? Well, first of all it is going to grow; It is one of those few things in life that have and will continue to grow, so far a threshold for its growth cannot be seen.

Diana Johnson, Wood Networks Sometimes it seems like your IT guy speaks another language. Some of the words sound like English, but surely the definition differs. Perhaps there is an alien life form that currently inhabits his body. Which would make sense, wouldn’t it? I mean how else does he work his IT magic, if not by using some extra-terrestrial super power? Well, in an effort to bring peace to our species and understanding to the human race, I have compiled a top 10 list to cover some of the more basic phrases. Computer When a tech is talking about your computer, he is referring to the CPU tower that generally sits in a cabinet in your desk or on the floor. The monitor, keyboard, and mouse are not a part of the computer, think of them as accessories. Overheating the CPU Your CPU (refer to number 1 if you are unsure what your CPU is) needs to have some room to breathe. Overheating is the easiest way to ensure your computer will not work properly, but it is also the easiest to fix. ...

used with permission from Cisco A small business network isn't just about making contacts and exchanging business cards at trade shows. In today's global economy, a small business network is about reducing your operating costs. It's about reacting quickly to changing markets and customer needs. It's about being prepared for the future. A small business network begins with a secure and reliable data network foundation that's fast and accessible. Here are seven ways that a small business network can transform your company: Work Anywhere A small business network uses a host of technologies such as virtual private networks (VPNs) that enable mobile employees and teleworkers to work securely at home, on the road, or at customers' offices. They have full, secure, remote access to your phone system, data network, customer database, and any other tools they need to be productive. It's almost like they're in the office. Access Customer Data Wherever, Whenever With a secure small business networ ...

The Brazos Valley celebrated their first annual Lemonade Day on Sunday, May 1st 2011. With well over 1,200 registrations to participate in this entrepreneurship opportunity, Lemonade Day brought the Bryan/College Station community together to foster goal setting, business plan development, budget planning, and community involvement in our youth. This successful event was an opportunity for the Bryan/College Station area to engage our future business men and women in fun, free, and exciting entrepreneurship. Several local entrepreneurs, as well as The Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School helped gain widespread involvement throughout the community. AgniTEK is looking forward seeing our community’s young entrepreneurs return for Lemonade Day BCS 2012!  

Voices for Children recruits, trains, and supports volunteers from the community to be advocates for children in foster care. VCF’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (or CASAs) assist a child or sibling set who have been placed in the state’s custody because of abuse or neglect by interviewing the child and service providers; reviewing all relevant records; participating in mediations and staffing, as well as specific tasks as directed by the court. They represent the child’s best interest. Voices for Children was established in the Brazos Valley in 2000, and since has expanded to serve nearly 70% of the children in Brazos County, 50% in Grimes and 40% in Burleson who are in the state's custody. With a goal to have 100% of the children in Brazos, Grimes, and Burleson Counties having a CASA volunteer speaking for them, Voices for Children recently teamed with AgniTEK to launch their new website. Visit voicesforchildreninc.com to learn more about this organization, donate to their cause, or volunteer as a CASA ...