The tech community is still reeling from the massive hack of SolarWinds’ Orion platform that resulted in the compromise of several U.S. government networks and reportedly thousands of other SolarWinds customers. According to public filings, news reports and the company’s own disclosures, here is what we’ve learned since news of the highly sophisticated attack was […]
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9 Technology Products to Help Combat COVID-19 Spread in the Workplace
A widespread vaccine is still months away, so here are some technology products which can help make workplaces safer & mobile workforces more efficient.
While we’re all feeling uplifted by the fact that a COVID-19 vaccination is on the horizon, businesses are still in need of solutions to help contain the spread before a full vaccine rollout takes place a few months from now. This is especially true as mobile workforces become hybrid, with some returning to the office […]
Here’s What Caused Google’s Global Outage Monday
According to Google, Monday morning's global outage was due to an issue with the company’s automated quota management system.
Google services were down across the globe Monday morning, frustrating educators and businesses as key services like Gmail and Google Meet were unavailable for about an hour. According to Google, the global outage was due to an issue with the company’s automated quota management system. The issue began around just after 7 a.m. on the […]
U.S. Cybersecurity Officials: K-12 Schools Are Increasingly Targeted By Hackers
U.S. cybersecurity officials are warning K-12 institutions of an uptick in cyberattacks designed to exploit and disrupt distance learning during.
U.S. cybersecurity officials are warning K-12 educators of an uptick in cyberattacks designed to exploit and disrupt distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. As schools everywhere continue to rely on critical IT services to support distance learning via videoconferencing and collaboration tools, cybercriminals are taking notice. Bad actors are targeting schools with ransomware, data theft […]
New Version of RS2 Access It! Universal Adds New Video Functionality
RS2 Access It! Universal version 8 new features include licensing updates and more options for mobile credential functionality.
RS2 Technologies, a provider of access control solutions, a new version for its Access It! Universal product. Version 8 brings a range of new features, including licensing updates and more options for mobile credential functionality, which allows touchless access and streamlined integration that limit human interaction in deployment, according to the company. RS2 says Access It! […]
The ROI of Cloud-Based Email
Moving your email services to the cloud can bring considerable ROI and free up your IT department to focus and spend on other important projects.
For years, organizations have been migrating their core technology services to the cloud for increased convenience, mobility and cost savings, and the same is true for cloud-based email services. Paying a fixed monthly cost for cloud-hosted email represents a far better and most cost-effective solution than paying for the installation, maintenance, upkeep and security of […]
5G-Ready Fire Safety Communicator from Telguard
Telguard TG-7FP 5G communicator is an economical solution that powers directly off alarm panel’s 12V/24V auxiliary power source.
Telguard, a provider of security and fire/life-safety solutions, announces its new Fire Safety Communicator. The Telguard TG-7FP is said to deliver a 5G-compatible alarm communicator that is well-suited for many applications where space, access to power and budget are considerations. The system operates on LTE-M networks and is 5G-ready, which means installing contractors and end users can […]
Google Delaying Office Return, Considering Hybrid Work Test
Google is reportedly delaying its employees’ return to the office until September 2021 and is testing the idea of a three-day in-office workweek.
Google is reportedly delaying its employees’ return to the office until September 2021 and is testing the idea of a three-day in-office workweek with remote work taking up the other days. The New York Times reported on the staff email from CEO Sundar Pichai, who said the company is rolling out the pilot program once […]
The Massive Parklane Hotel Audio Sytem
Over 2,000 indoor & outdoor JBL loudspeakers and subwoofers were installed in this large and comprehensive luxury hotel audio system.
Parklane Hotel is a luxury resort that features luxury accommodations, from lifestyle suites to private villas. Formerly Le Meridien Hotel, the building was purchased in 2015 by Marriott, who commissioned a complete overhaul of all communications and A/V technology. The Tech Decision Parklane Hotel hired ALA Equipment Company to renovate key facilities in the hotel, […]
Take Action Now: Massive Hacking Campaign Uses Popular IT Management Software From SolarWinds
A hacking group backed by a foreign government is conducting a global attack with widely-used IT infrastructure management software, experts say.
A hacking group backed by a foreign government is conducting a global attack through the software supply chain and widely-used IT infrastructure management software from SolarWinds, according to cybersecurity company FireEye. The attack method appears to be linked to a compromise of FireEye’s own systems in a breach reported last week in which attackers stole […]
