Telephony has been a central part of business technology essentially since phones were invented, allowing organizations to conduct business and connect with others. However, legacy business phone systems (PBX) are a standalone system, meaning the management, maintenance and upgrading of that system is separate from every other piece of workplace technology today, and that’s in […]
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Crestron Releases Next Generation of Crestron Flex UC Portfolio
Crestron is now shipping the next generation of its Crestron Flex video conferencing platform for Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams Rooms.
Crestron is now shipping the next generation of its Crestron Flex video conferencing platform “designed to deliver more options, opportunities and possibilities to communicate, collaborate, and control from anywhere,” according to the company announcement. “From the desktop to the boardroom, Crestron Flex delivers native Microsoft Teams or Zoom Rooms software conferencing systems, as well as […]
Ransomware Attack Delays First Day of School in Hartford, Conn.
The first day of school in Hartford, Conn. is delayed after a ransomware attack is affecting several critical systems in the city.
With much of the U.S. getting a crash course in remote learning over the last few months, cybercriminals are taking advantage and are taking municipal networks hostage and are banking on getting paid given how critical that technology is right now. That is currently now affecting schools in Hartford, Conn. after a ransomware attack delayed […]
‘Pandemic Perks’ We Couldn’t Have Imagined Before the Crisis
Some employers are offering new-fangled pandemic perks to employees to keep their spirits up. These are some of the most interesting we've seen.
While many businesses save money on employee travel and office needs, their employees’ mental health has taken a hard hit during the pandemic. To make up for that, some business managers are offering ‘pandemic perks’ to show their workers they care. An Inc.com piece recently wrote that businesses are rethinking their benefits packages to provide […]
Who Got Hacked This Week? September 8 Edition
What types of cyberattacks were carried out this week, September 8, 2020? Read on to find out about the latest cyberattacks and who got hacked this week.
What types of cyberattacks were carried out this week, September 8, 2020? Read on to find out about the latest cyberattacks and who got hacked this week.
Microsoft Releases Lists in Teams App
List in Teams, a new app that helps users keep track of information and organize their work, is now available in Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft has announced the general availability of Microsoft List in Teams, a new app that helps users keep track of information and organize their work. The company first announced Lists at its Build conference in May. The app lets users track issues, assets, routines, contacts, inventory and more via customizable views and smart rules and […]
Massive LED Displays are Replacing Green Screens in Film Industry
Massive LED displays are replacing green screens and helping film and TV production crews reduce travel amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. film industry is struggling to maintain its production schedule with travel now a taboo and social distancing requiring fewer people to be on set. However, crews will no longer need to travel thanks to the advancement of LED technology. According to a new CNBC article, massive LED installations […]
Why Campuses Should Use Contact Tracing MSPs
Colleges should consider hiring a managed service provider to run their contact tracing program for its reduced cost and personnel burdens.
High among the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control is the use of exposure tracing (contact tracing) to ensure that any outbreaks are swiftly managed and further spread of COVID-19 is prevented. But doing so through an MSP presents many benefits for schools in particular. As we’ve seen over the last few months, public-run […]
Report: Iranian Hacking Group Exploiting VPN Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity experts say a hacking group suspected to be an Iranian state-sponsored entity is selling access to compromised corporate networks.
Cybersecurity experts say a hacking group suspected to be an Iranian state-sponsored entity is selling access to compromised organization networks. The group, code named Pioneer Kitten, has been active since at least 2017 and is focused on gaining and maintaining access to entities possessing sensitive information of likely intelligence interest to the Iranian government,” cybersecurity […]
Cisco, ServiceNow Release Contact Tracing Integration
Cisco’s DNA Spaces will integrate with ServiceNow’s Contact Tracing app and allow customers to identify potential interactions with a affected employees.
Cisco’s DNS Spaces app and ServiceNow are partnering on a new integration that to enhance contact tracing and help organizations manage the return to the workplace amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Cisco’s DNA Spaces, a location-based application and analytics tool, will integrate with ServiceNow’s Contact Tracing app and allow joint customers to import location-based data […]
