Proactive Network ServicesEvery Business Needs a CIOby Bret Jones, Practice Manager
Polar StarsYoCream Case Study
Polar Star Team Profile: Mac Mintz
Technology CornerEmployee Internet Management is Essential: Your Company’s Productivity and Security are at Stake
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What’s the role of a good Chief Information Officer (CIO)? He or she is someone that has the experience and maturity to consider how a company’s information system serves the needs of the company’s business. A good CIO is fluent in both the world of technology and also the strategic world of corporate management. Being conversant in both spheres is often difficult.
YoCream International, Inc., with headquarters and a dairy and manufacturing facility in Portland, OR, is a pioneer and leading producer of frozen yogurt. Founded in 1977, YoCream produces, markets, and sells frozen yogurt, ice cream, and frozen custard mixes as well as fruit and dairy smoothies and frozen beverages. The Company has 30 years experience of providing solutions to the away-from-home foodservice market.
The newest member of the Polar team is Mac Mintz. Mac has been with Polar just about a month now, and was hired as a Systems Analyst. He is also a highly skilled network engineer. Mac feels that his position at Polar is a great fit for him because he enjoys problem solving and working and sharing ideas with interesting people. 
Today, nearly every organization uses the Internet to accomplish daily tasks, and help meet overall business goals and objectives. The Internet has become as necessary in business as pen and paper. Each morning your employees arrive at work, turn on their computers, and begin accessing Internet related resources. They may send e-mails, perform research, or participate in web-based conferencing sessions. However, employees may also be spending time following sports scores, visiting MySpace sites, or watching the latest YouTube video. Each of these activities may at the surface seem harmless enough; however, every wasted hour impacts the top and bottom line of a company’s financial success.
When—December 11th 11:00 to 1:00