Google Meet is launching a series of new features that aim to make the platform more competitive to Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other videoconferencing and collaboration solutions. The new features come as videoconferencing platforms enjoy a surge in use due to the rise of remote work amid the coronavirus pandemic. The company says the platform’s […]
As coronavirus-induced remote work stretches into the summer, workers are increasingly open to the idea of permanent remote work as 61% of respondents to an IBM study said they want to work from home for good. As of June 4, 45% out of 18,000 U.S. respondents to the survey said they were working remote, and […]
Communication device manufacturer Poly is introducing more integrations with Microsoft Teams and its devices, most recently the Studio X30 and X50 video bars. According to a Tuesday press release, the video bars now run Microsoft Teams natively, allowing for seamless out-of-the-box collaboration via Microsoft’s unified communication and collaboration platform. New features include: Proximity join allows […]
Microsoft is reportedly working on a new online learning app in Microsoft Teams that will become available later this year. The new app – announced during the unveiling on a new digital skills initiative via a June 30 virtual event and on Microsoft’s official blog – will bring content together from a variety of sources […]
In an industry as high stakes as IT where one small mistake could spell disaster for an entire organization, delegating and assigning roles to your team is one of the most important functions of a manager. When your team has a firm grasp on their job descriptions and they know what you expect out of […]
The technology business climate is showing signs of stabilizing, according to IT industry trade group CompTIA. Customer interest in cybersecurity, cloud computing and other areas could be an indicator of a business environment that is stabilizing in the wake of COVID-19, as 84% of tech firms are receiving new customer inquiries, which is up from […]
One of the many lingering questions about adjusting to the new normal revolves around education and how we will continue to educate the world’s next leaders during a global pandemic. Higher education, like most the business world, has been conducted remotely for the last few months, but with learning over for most students, now is […]
Videoconferencing platform Zoom has hired a former Salesforce and Microsoft security expert as its chief information security officer as the company narrows in on the end of a 90-day security improvement plan. Zoom earlier this week announced the hire of Jason Lee, most recently the senior vice president of security operations at Salesforce. Lee, with […]
Microsoft is warning users of increasing attacks on Exchange servers after picking up on a trend of advanced server compromise attacks in April. The company is urging users and organizations to apply the latest security patches, keep antivirus and cybersecurity software enabled, review roles and groups to ensure no unauthorized accounts have been added or […]
Salesforce has launched Einstein Recommendations for Trailhead, bringing artificial intelligence-powered learning to the company’s online learning platform. The addition of Einstein-powered recommendations comes as Salesforce launches a series of new productivity tools that aim to make the building apps on the platform easier. “COVID-19’s rapid acceleration of digital transformation has disrupted the workforce and made […]
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