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10 March 2012 | business matters Our Fictional Character After four years in the Army, which included two tours of duty in the Middle East, Sam returned to his parents’ home. Sam joined the Army as soon as he graduated from high school: “I knew this would give me time to think about what kind of a career I wanted and also, it was something I could do for my country.” Dotty and Dan, Sam’s parents were petrified about him joining any branch of the military in this time of war. As luck would have it, Sam was twice deployed to Afghanistan, but fortunately, he returned mentally and physically intact. “We are thrilled to have ‘our baby boy’ back,” smiles Dotty. “Sammy is our only child and I can’t even imagine how we’d feel if something happened to him. Now that he’s home, I can’t stop smiling.” After a month Dan put his foot down: “I wasn’t about to watch Sam become a lounge lizard. He had to get an education, get a job, or both.” During his Army stint, Sam found he enjoyed mechanical and engineering projects and decided to go for a degree in those areas. Sam checked out several area schools and found that the best match for him was DeVry University. He says, “I learned that the faculty is dedicated to both academics and career development. Particularly in this economy, I want to be prepared to get a job in my field. I was very happy to learn that the school’s degree programs match current market needs so that I will be employable when I graduate. Did you know that in the last 10 years DeVry grads have worked at 96 of the top Fortune 100 companies?* Impressive, right?” The fact that Sam can study online, on campus or both, makes it possible for him to work and craft a schedule that fits his needs. The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton and the North Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce are developing plans for the 33 rd Annual Career Exploration Day on Thursday, May 3, 2012. This program gives students the opportunity to “job shadow” individuals representing different industries, organizations, and institutions in the Clifton area. After careful consideration, Sam, who decided to pursue a four-year degree in the College of Engineering & Information Sciences, says “The curriculum is really interesting and I am looking forward to learning everything I can.” Sam can earn a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology or Computer Information Systems. He can specialize in Business/Management, Computer Forensics, Database Management, Enterprise Computing, Health Information Systems, Information Systems Security, Systems Analysis & Integration, Web Development & Administration, Web Game Programming or Renewable Energy. When Sam learned that DeVry has more than 90 locations nationwide, he reached out to several of his Army buddies to recommend they check out DeVry. “I know DeVry faculty Rebekah Konn works with students in an English class. Career Exploration Day - May 3, 2012 many of them are at loose ends, and DeVry is a perfect fit.” In addition to associate degree programs in Electronics & Computer Technology and Network Systems Administration, DeVry also offers bachelor’s degree programs in the College of Business and Management, the the College of Health Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the College of Media Arts & Technology. Sam says, “It’s a great program and I am enjoying my course work...so much so that I’m already thinking of graduate school.” Dotty and Dan are very pleased that Sam decided to pursue an education and build a career that he will enjoy. “Most of all,” says Dan, “I’m glad to have him off our couch.” *2011 Fortune 500 Ranking; DeVry student-reported data. We invite you to be a sponsor for Career Exploration Day. The success of our program depends on the participation of sponsors in many different careers. We hope that we can count on you to help make this an inspirational day for one of our students. For more information contact Brian Tangora at btangora@njrcc.org.
Tech TIPS David Rosa, Managing Partner Rosa and Castan Associates Technology Management Consulting Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.830.8104 The Cloud Today we are hearing a lot of claims about Cloud computing and you may be asking, “Can Cloud computing benefit my business?” The answer is not a simple “yes” or “no.” In general, Cloud computing can provide benefits to many (but not all) businesses. What is Cloud computing anyway? Cloud computing is a term that refers to software and services provided through the Internet. The Cloud offers various services, such as e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, anti-virus, data storage and backups. Does the Cloud change how we work with computers? Yes. Typically, businesses purchase and install software on their computers, which is available for employees to use as long as they have access to that company’s computer. Employee work files are stored either on the employee’s computer or the company network. With the Cloud, a business does not actually purchase the software; instead, it pays a much smaller monthly access fee to use the Cloud application. Since the application is run on-line through a web browser, the software can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection. In addition, the Cloud lets you save your files on-line so that both your program and data are saved on the Cloud. With the Cloud you can: • Avoid purchasing, installing and managing software updates • Eliminate or reduce the need to purchase and maintain a network server for your in-house network • Minimize the impact of stolen or broken computers. In the event of a crash, you simply move to another computer to access to your software and data • Easily integrate with most smart phones Are there limitations to the Cloud? In order to gain access to your applications, you must have an active Internet connection. Additionally, customizing Cloud versions of software may be limited. Although Cloud applications are very secure, some still have questions about Cloud security. Generally, however, major threats to data come from within an organization, not from the Cloud. How do I get started using Cloud applications? Determine what applications (e-mail, business applications, etc.) you need to run and for how many users. List your current costs for maintaining in-house applications (software, employees or consultant costs for maintenance and support, plus the cost of a file server or other necessary hardware) and compare them with Cloud services. It is then recommended that you work with an IT professional organization to help you develop a Cloud strategy and create a solution that meets your needs and your budget. Member News: Berkeley College Raises More than $80,000 for Charity One way Berkeley College celebrated its 80 th Anniversary in 2011 was to raise monies for charity. Through Berkeley Cares, the committee raised more than $80,000 to support charities that serve local communities in the areas of food, shelter, health, and student success. Organizations that received $1,000 or more include: the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the American Diabetes Association, the American Red Cross, Fashion for Autism, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Passaic and Paterson, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Food Bank of New York, the Japan Relief Fund, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society the March of Dimes, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Columbia Bank Employees Volunteer Columbia Bank employees recently volunteered to paint several hallways at the Phoenix Center, a Nutley-based school that provides educational and therapeutic services to children with disabilities. Columbia Bank supports many local projects, especially those that promote affordable housing, family assistance and neighborhood pride. The Bank is also a regular sponsor of local Habitat for Humanity affordable housing projects. PNG Power Networking Group “It’s ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW” The Power Networking Group (PNG) is the networking arm of the North Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce whose mission is to help Chamber members grow and promote their businesses. PNG members provide referral sources and business expertise to others in the group. Since 2005, PNG members have compiled nearly 1,000 business leads, the value of which is tens of thousands of dollars. Each member represents a specific business category. PNG meets every other Monday at 8:15 am at the NJRCC Board Room. Membership in PNG is free to all Chamber members; you must be a Chamber member to join. Contact Mitch Gurland at 201.790.4922 with any questions. business matters | March 2012 11
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