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iBi - March 2009
Tana Utley
Caterpillar Inc.
Tana Utley is chief technology officer and vice president of the Product Development Center of Excellence at Caterpillar Inc., responsible for the organization’s research and development activities.
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Technology

Five Steps to Technology Commercialization
by Cindy Patterson
Economic Development Council for Central Illinois
At every step along the way, your business development plan will need to be reviewed, modified and refined.
Parsec Moves Mountains in Time and Technology
by Sara Browning
When it comes to expert service and technology, timing is everything. And nobody knows this better than the watchmakers and technicians at Parsec Enterprises.
A Good Business Continuity Plan
by John Jenkins
STL Business and Technology Solutions
At the heart of every business is a set of people, processes and technologies that allow the organization to achieve its goals. But what happens when something occurs that interrupts the flow of these things?
General Contractors for Technology
by Amy Groh
The Prairie Technology Alliance is a single-source IT service organization made up of five member businesses, serving a range of diverse technology needs.
What’s Really Happening in IT Security?
by John Poff
Pearl Technology
There will never be an end to security breaches—it’s the nature of the world we live in, and you can never be absolutely secure.
Are Your Communications Policies Up-to-Date?
by Mary Pille, Employers' Association
High-tech tools can help employees do their jobs better, but they can also create all kinds of employment issues.
Today’s Main Street
The Value of Being Found On Google
by Chad Parker and Scott Marshall
Cybernautic Inc.
If your business is not found near the top of the search results, people will find what they want somewhere else.
Video Conferencing and Telepresence
The Next Best Thing to Being There
by Ken Kirchgessner
Oberlander Communications Systems, Inc.
The proposition of telepresence is to technologically produce the feeling of being present at a location other than where we are physically.
Is Your Technology Getting the Best of You?
by George W. Lane, Sr.
MD Advanced Orthopedics
All that typing, texting and video gaming can take its toll on your body—not just your digits, but your neck, back and shoulders as well.
Reducing Paper Use Saves Money… and Maybe Even the Planet
by Michael T. Hillary
Clifton Gunderson LLP
Document-intensive organizations are launching initiatives designed to reduce paper consumption and lessen the impact on the environment.
Come Out of the Recession Healthier Than You Went In
by Amy Lambert
Heart Technologies, Inc.
Targeted IT investment in a downturn can generate efficiencies and revenue growth that surpass the savings from straight cost reductions.
Effecting Change Now
Stimulating Your Organization with Green Technology
by Lisa Voldeng
Sugarlab Corp.
Using low-cost desktop virtualization tools, you can reduce your IT maintenance and support costs while reducing electricity usage and electronic waste.
The Need for Speed and Bandwidth
by Kip DuBois
MTCO Communications
The increased demand for blazing connection speeds and unlimited bandwidth are driving factors for today’s ISPs.
Technology Alive and Well in Central Illinois
by Kyle Ham, Peoria NEXT
The spirit of entrepreneurism is alive and well in our region, especially in the technology arena.
IT Investment Critical, But Spending Cuts Loom
by Laura Burkamper
RSM McGladrey
It is imperative that companies develop a strategic IT plan tied to current business objectives as well as where they want to be in three to five years.
Technology for Home Users
by Tammy Finch
Web Tech Services, Inc.
Keep your computer up-to-date with antivirus software, helpful utilities and other recommended programs.
Twitter: Email with a 140-Character Limit?
by Loren McDonald
Silverpop
If you haven’t dived into Twitter yet, you should, because your customers, prospects and competitors are tweeting away without you.
What Happens After a Disaster?
by Eric Fisher
A5.com
The Small Business Administration estimates that 25 to 45 percent of businesses do not re-open after a disaster.
Online Advertising with Google AdWords
by Amy Blain
ExplorePeoria.com
Google AdWords is a powerful advertising tool that targets those who have essentially asked for information about your product or service.

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