Multi-factor authentication (MFA) – a cybersecurity measure that grants access to an account or application only after a user presents two or more pieces of evidence to prove they own the account – is often cited by experts as a simple but necessary protocol to protect against phishing attacks. Users can usually select a few […]
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This personal aerial vehicle promises takeoff in 2023, but of all the impressive tech that goes into it, there's one aspect which really impresses us.
This isn’t a flying car – it’s a “personal aerial vehicle,” and it’ll cost you about $50,000. Manufacturer Muskthrust says their ONE prototype will be ready for purchase en masse in 2023. They’re far from the first company to design a personal flying vehicle, but they fall back on 3D printing and AI in their […]
Former IBM CEO: Remote Work ‘Here To Stay’ Despite Vaccine
Despite news of an effective coronavirus vaccine, remote work and the hybrid cloud isn't going anywhere, IBM's former CEO says.
On Monday’s news that pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech have developed a coronavirus vaccine that is more than 90% effective, remote work stocks took a tumble. Companies like Zoom, Slack, Microsoft all fell significantly, as did other stay-at-home stocks like Amazon, Netflix and others. Those companies have done well over the course of the COVID-19 […]
Avaya Spaces Adds 61-Participant Concert-style Video Layout
Avaya Spaces has added new videoconferencing capabilities designed to combat remote work struggles and videoconferencing fatigue.
Avaya has added new videoconferencing capabilities to Avaya Spaces designed to combat remote work struggles and videoconferencing fatigue by introducing new video layouts, modernized controls, and intelligent meeting moderation. The new features for Avaya’s unified communications and collaboration app come after Avaya’s “Work from Anywhere” survey found that 57% of businesses are struggling with remote […]
How These Schools Prevented the Spread of COVID-19
Over 1,200 U.S. schools have fewer than 100 reported cases of coronavirus, according to National Geographic. Here's how they prevent the spread.
Universities and colleges all over the United States are facing challenges brought on by the pandemic, but some have seen success in preventing coronavirus’ spread. While media has mostly covered colleges and universities with significant outbreaks, an analysis by National Geographic found 1,215 U.S. colleges have fewer than 100 reported cases as of Oct. 22. One […]
Co-Managed IT Services: What IT Directors Need to Know
Co-managed IT services, or Co-MITs, are increasingly discussed in IT & MSP circles, but what are they, and why should you consider them?
We’ve recently heard many vendors tossing out the acronym “Co-MITs,” or co-managed IT services. It’s important to fully grasp the meaning of any new buzzword, especially this one, since co-managed service models don’t necessarily have a set definition. More than any traditional managed service model, Co-MITs are a very flexible arrangement designed to provide a […]
Study: Tiny Visual Cues Can Give Hackers Your Password On Video Calls
A hacking method uncovered by researchers relies on tiny visual cues and an algorithm to guess a user's password over a video call.
Remote work has brought with it a host of cybersecurity challenges, exacerbated by the surge in use of popular videoconferencing platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and others. Those companies have been active in enhancing the security controls for those applications, but one new hacking method uncovered by researchers from the University of Texas […]
Avaya Redesigns Vantage Desktop Device For Remote Workers
Avaya has released a redesign of its Avaya Vantage desktop device for remote workers that includes a high-definition videoconferencing camera, microphones.
Avaya has released a redesign of its Avaya Vantage desktop device for remote workers that includes a high-definition videoconferencing camera, wide-band audio, and four microphones. The device – which allows for collaboration and conferencing without an endpoint device like a laptop – integrates with the company’s Avaya Spaces meeting and collaboration app. The new Avaya […]
AI’s Confusion Over a Bald Head Demonstrates One Area Where Artificial Intelligence Needs Improvement
A bald head just tricked an AI camera operator into thinking it was a soccer ball. This proves just how "brittle" AI can be.
AI, though more powerful than ever before, is clearly still a “brittle beast.” Check out this soccer player’s bald head as an example. A Scottish soccer team, hoping to cut down on the amount of staff needed to live stream games, used an automatic AI camera tracking system to ensure their audience could watch as […]
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Enterprise During a Pandemic
With the pandemic forcing organizations to think differently, technology like artificial intelligence is making huge inroads in the enterprise market.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced companies around the world to work remotely and change nearly everything about their work habits, and technology companies everywhere stepped up and met that challenge by accelerating what were already emerging technologies. Things like unified communications and collaboration, videoconferencing and cloud computing have skyrocketed since the start of the year, but […]
