IT Basics for Small Business Decision Makers 

IT Basics for Small Business Decision Makers

GWI's Director of Product Development Trevor Jones will explain the basic principles behind today's networks and how emerging technology can be utilized to meet business requirements while keeping costs down and staying focused on your core business.   

Topics covered include:

• Common Internet connection types

• The roles of network monitoring and threat management

• The importance of good wiring
• What to do (and not to do) with wireless
• What Cloud Computing is and how it impacts your business

About the presenter:

Trevor is Director of Marketing and Product Development at GWI. A fifteen year veteran of the telecommunications industry, Trevor has worked in sales, purchasing, marketing and product development for cellular carriers, independent telephone companies, CLECs and long distance carriers. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine.

In his work at GWI, Trevor is the editor of the GWI Blog, which covers a wide array of technology, economic development and small business related topics.  He has also written two E-Books: The Business Manager’s IT Handbook, The Guide to Selecting and Implementing an IP Business Phone System and co-wrote The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Disaster Planning with GWI IT Director Brad Dormanen. Trevor presents periodically on technology and Internet marketing at local events.