Joe Corella to headline at San Antonio Innotech

Joe Corella, Microsoft's national technology director, has agreed to serve as one of our keynote speakers for the San Antonio Innotech, March 4.
Corella also spoke at the Austin Innotech trade show, where he had a packed crowd of IT professionals. During that presentation, he talked about the changes in the technical infrastructure at his company.
Here's a recap of an interview that Matt Scherer, our public relations director, did with him prior to the Oct. 29, 2009 Innotech conference.

Q: How can Windows 7 improve security for my business?

A: Viruses, phishing scams and other security threats pose a constant
risk to businesses. Windows 7 builds upon the security advancements
introduced in Windows Vista, improving data security for businesses.
Windows Vista contained layers of defense retained in Windows 7 to
make it the safest Windows product to date. In Windows 7, you can find simpler notifications, more scanning options and less impact on computer performance. Windows 7 offers new security features, including BitLocker To Go, which prevents
unauthorized users from accessing data saved on USB drives through the
use of a passphrase.



Q: How can Windows 7 make my business more productive?

A: Windows 7 helps your business’ productivity in a number of ways.
For example, navigation is simplified with Aero Enhancements (Snap,
Peek, Shake),helping you work faster. Jump lists offered in Windows 7
also help you access documents, applications and tasks quickly and
easily. Windows 7 connects mobile workers using new features like
Location-Aware Printing. This new feature automatically connects you
to the printer in that network, whether you are at home or at work. So
if you return to the office after working from home, Windows 7
automatically connects you to your work printer. New power management
settings in Windows 7 also provide extended battery life to help
mobile workers stay connected longer.



Q: How can Windows 7 help businesses that may not have full IT
departments in-house?

A: Not all small and mid market businesses have the funds to support
large IT departments. Windows 7 is designed to deliver a reliable
computing experience and makes it easier to solve issues if they do
arise. For instance, Microsoft Customer Service and Support has more
than 20 built-in Windows Troubleshooters to diagnose and resolve
common issues such as audio, video and networking, among others.
Windows 7 also offers a new feature called the Problem Steps Recorder
for less common issues that don’t have built-in troubleshooters. This
feature allows users to record the steps they are taking when the
problem occurs. Then, users can send the information into customer
service and support to further diagnose the problem.