An uninterruptible power supply, the UPS that’s not brown trucks but prevents brownouts and blackouts, is part of every data center and server closet. Units are large and heavy because they rely on proven (meaning older and heavier) lead-acid battery technology. Even the smaller units often found under desks are twice as heavy as they […]
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Promote and Support Extracurricular Activities with Digital Signage
There are numerous benefits to offering a comprehensive ECA program, and your digital screens can be an integral part of promoting it.
Studies show what educators already know: students that participate in extracurricular activities (ECAs) – such as performing arts, sports, publications, practical labs, student government, honors society and academic clubs – have higher GPAs, score better on assessment tests, have better attendance and frequently go on to higher education. This is especially true in high school, […]
Universities Can Play a Key Role in Creating Smart Cities
A university is very much a part of the city it's in, and universities and cities can work together to work toward the future.
Imagine a city in which buildings alert you when they need repair, there is Wi-Fi on every street corner, sensors tell the garbage trucks where, when and how often to collect, and where data is analyzed in a way that tells us which streets are more likely to be crime hotspots based upon traffic and […]
Checklist for Implementing an Advanced Application Security Program
Column Information Security has created an infographic checklist that can help an application security manager assure that they are implementing a program to satisfaction.
Application Security is the use of software, hardware and procedural methods to protect applications from external threats. In the world of software design, security is becoming an increasingly important concern during development as applicants are more accessible over different networks — and as a result, are more vulnerable to a wide variety of threats. That […]
How Can Immersive Technologies Improve Learning in Higher Ed?
Immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality can help solve real world problems.
The way students learn about subjects from the Middle East to Mars and from history to health care is undergoing a remarkable transformation. No longer will faculty be limited by pictures in a textbook or videos on classroom televisions. A new wave of technological innovation is redefining what it means to learn — bringing to […]
Survey Illustrates What’s In Store for IT Leaders in 2017
TriCore Solutions releases a study of mid- to senior-level IT professionals gauging adoption of cloud adoption, operations, the IT talent gap, and more.
Today’s CIO understands the delicate balance between managing for today’s demands and preparing for the technology solutions of tomorrow. TriCore Solutions, a managed infrastructure and IT support company, recently conducted a study to learn how IT professionals are preparing for the future, and dealing with the present. The study is based on survey results from […]
Who Got Hacked This Week? Dec. 17 Edition
Who and what was hacked this week, December 17th, 2016? Read on to find out.
Note: Each week we bring you the latest hacking news on the internet. Read on to find out who and what was hacked this week. Hackers Stole Data From 1 Billion Yahoo Users This past week Yahoo admitted to yet another serious cyberattack. Unconnected from the recent attack that compromised 500 million accounts, Yahoo says […]
Imo’s Pizza Digital Signage Menus
Imo’s Pizza were looking for a digital menu board solution to allow them to quickly change and manage digital menu board content in response to the FDA’s pending legislation that requires all restaurants with more than 20 locations to display calorie information on their menus. The Tech Decision Since all the menu boards at all […]
Commercial Business Leaders Are Missing Key BYOD Ingredients
BYOD has long been a hassle for business leaders. Without the right ingredients, it will remain so.
By now, most commercial business leaders are fully aware of the benefits that come with integrating a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy into their organizational strategy. By enabling employees to utilize their own connected devices to accomplish their daily tasks, businesses can reduce reliance on expensive infrastructure, improve worker mobility and streamline communications processes. The benefits are […]
What is USB Type-C?
by Tom Kopin, Global Engineering Specialist, Kramer Electronics
Face it: You know the USB connector has gone mainstream when it starts appearing in cars. Just about every model sold today (trucks and SUVs, too) has at least one if not two USB ports in it. And most of the time, drivers and passengers use them to charge their smartphones, occasionally playing music or […]
