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The Title: Full Circle: Voice is Becoming Central to Communications Again


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The Summary:

Communications has come full circle, moving from voice calls years ago to the voice controlled technology of the future. Not only in the consumer space, but for commercial tech too.

The Excerpt:

With the wave of personal assistants, such as Siri, Cortana and Google Assistant. With new startups leveraging AI and analytics to build personal companions, it’s becoming clear we are moving toward a new voice controlled relationship with technology. As we have already seen in the consumer market, it is all but a given that these voice-activation systems will eventually make it into the ent...

The Title: Should Designers Be Preparing for Wearables?


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The Summary:

Wearables are becoming more utilized on the consumer side, but do clothing designers need to plan for wearable technology for commercial use?

The Excerpt:

Should we be learning how to design for wearables? My instinct says yes. But even if this technology flops like a fish out of water, there's a lot to be learned about wearable UX that can be applied to web and app design. In fact, the entire concept of designing for wearables reminds me so much of the concept of mobile-first, which follows this very simple rule: It's easier to s...

The Title: Everything You Need to Know About Interactive Whiteboard Technology


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The Summary:

We explain the consideration around interactive whiteboard technology – displays, projectors, capabilities, where to put them, and how to write an RFP.

The Excerpt:

An interactive whiteboard gives you the ability to use a display as a touchscreen device for everything from whiteboarding to collaboration. An interactive whiteboard is a tool that allows multiple people to engage in a collaborative experience using a touchscreen to take notes, annotate content, and more. Many interactive whiteboards offer on-board programs that help to facilitate sharing a...

The Title: 3 Way Network Operators Can Help Prevent Cyberbullying


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The Summary:

Cyberbullying is a serious problem across the country, one that every school is trying to prevent. Here are ways network operators can help out.

The Excerpt:

According to a recent survey by the Cyberbullying Research Center in the US, four out five of the students said they had been targets of malicious comments online, while 70% said someone spread rumors about them online. What’s more is nearly two-thirds (64%) of the students who experi...

The Title: Purdue University Distance Learning Audio Conferencing


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The Summary:

The Engineering Professional Education program (EPE) at Purdue University has been helping distance students complete engineering degrees for more than 60 years, going so far as to record lectures on VHS tapes and ship them to individual students across the country, or use dedicated satellites and telephone lines. With today’s online access, the use of […]

The Excerpt:

The Engineering Professional Education program (EPE) at Purdue University has been helping distance students complete engineering degrees for more than 60 years, going so far as to record lectures on VHS tapes and ship them to individual students across the country, or use dedicated satellites and telephone lines. With today’s online access, the use of distance learning has grown exponential...

The Title: 7 Tips for Teaching Non-Tech Employees How to Use a Computer


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The Summary:

Not all employees are created equal, especially when it comes to computer proficiency. Here are some way that you can educate your staff on computer use.

The Excerpt:

The nature of the 21st century workplace is such that computer training has become necessary. Computers can help businesses enhance the speed and efficiency of their operations, a factor that will result in smooth operations and higher revenues. Today, companies use computer training programs to make their employees more valuable as well as to increase productivity. In addition, it is possible ...

The Title: Colleges Need to Be Able to Answer These 14 MNEC Questions


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The Summary:

Mass notification emergency communication (MNEC) is an important part of any college campus, and if you can’t answer these questions you’re probably not prepared.

The Excerpt:

While it’s not necessarily the first thing college kids think of when they move into their dorms-the distance to the library is, of course, the first priority for most-the robustness and effectiveness of a school’s mass notification and emergency communication (MNEC) system is definitely something they must think about in today’s world, and college and university officials must have the answers...

The Title: Understanding Communications Systems from RFP to Installation


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The Summary:

Communications systems allow organizations to operate. Before writing your RFP you need to uderstand what a system can do, what you need, and what the installation process will look like.

The Excerpt:

Communications system solutions of today take on many shapes and sizes. In the past, an RFP for a communications system would have specified how many extensions and phone lines were needed to size the correct PBX model. Today’s choices involve on-premise systems, as well as systems hosted by the telco/internet carrier. With the proliferation of smartphone technology, such as texting, email, voi...

The Title: Who Does What in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)?


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The Summary:

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a subset of IoT that focuses on the manufacturing industry. We list out the major and some minor players in the IIoT space.

The Excerpt:

Editor's note: With Internet of Things (IoT) being a newly adopted concept, Indsutrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can be even more confusing. We asked Alan Griffiths, Principal Analyst for Cambashi, to list the major players in IIoT for our readers: To understand the major players in Industrial Internet of Things (...

The Title: How to Plan for Digital Signage in New Buildings


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The Summary:

When moving to a new building we get to start our digital signage projects from scratch. The key is planning for flexibility and maximum exposure.

The Excerpt:

Lucky you – you’re constructing a new facility, or overhauling and retrofitting an existing one! This is a perfect opportunity to marry the design of your building with a comprehensive digital signage deployment. And yes, you are going to want digital signage – it’s proven to be effective for both audience and employee engagement, and organizations without it will simply fall behind their compe...