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Amazon Approved for Massive Satellite-based Broadband Constellation Project Kuiper

Amazon has won approval from the FCC to send more than 3,200 satellites into orbit to bring broadband service to underserved parts of the world.

August 7, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Amazon has won approval from the Federal Communications Commission to send more than 3,200 satellites into orbit to bring broadband service to unserved and underserved parts of the world. In a 5-0 vote last week, the – named Project Kuiper – to operate a constellation of 3,236 satellites that will help expand internet access to […]

The ROI of Unified Communications: Simplicity, Mobility, Productivity and Continuity

If your organization hasn't considered an investment in unified communications, you could be missing out on these returns.

August 4, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

For many businesses, unified communications tools and platforms have been a lifeline through the coronavirus pandemic that they didn’t realize they had. To have voice, chat, video, email, and a range of other communication tools and applications are unified under one platform is helping many survive and adapt to changing work environments, increase productivity, reduce […]

Are Public Cloud Customers Scared of Spot Instances?

Spot instances are a type of purchasing option that allows users to take advantage of spare capacity at a low price. Why aren't more taking advantage?

July 16, 2020 Jay Chapel Leave a Comment

Spot instances and similar “spare capacity” models are a great way to save money on public cloud. But a surprising amount of cloud customers are not taking advantage of this discounted capacity. Spot instances are a type of purchasing option that allows users to take advantage of spare capacity at a low price, with the […]

Microsoft Developing Teams Learning App

Microsoft is working on a new online learning app in Microsoft Teams that will become available later this year as part of a digital skills initiative.

June 30, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is reportedly working on a new online learning app in Microsoft Teams that will become available later this year. The new app – announced during the unveiling on a new digital skills initiative via a June 30 virtual event and on Microsoft’s official blog – will bring content together from a variety of sources […]

Salesforce Launches Einstein Recommendations for Trailhead

Salesforce has launched Einstein Recommendations for Trailhead, bringing artificial intelligence-powered learning to the company’s online learning platform.  

June 25, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Salesforce has launched Einstein Recommendations for Trailhead, bringing artificial intelligence-powered learning to the company’s online learning platform. The addition of Einstein-powered recommendations comes as Salesforce launches a series of new productivity tools that aim to make the building apps on the platform easier. “COVID-19’s rapid acceleration of digital transformation has disrupted the workforce and made […]

Please Take Our 2020 My TechDecisions Audience Survey

June 11, 2020 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

Hello Tech Decision makers, tech managers, influencers, stakeholders, end users, and all! The first thing I want to do is thank you for being part of My TechDecisions. Everything we do – from writing about the business of implementing technology, to writing about the technology itself – is aimed at helping you do your jobs […]

Overcoming IT Hiring Challenges and Finding the Right People

How can you overcome IT hiring challenges and find your next star employee? We offer practical advice in this tech hiring guide for decision-makers.

June 10, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

We often write about how technology can solve your organization’s needs — indeed, that’s one of the key points of MyTechDecisions. But ask any manager you’ve ever respected about hiring, and they’re bound to tell you that a company or organization’s most important resource is its people. So how do decision makers ensure they’re hiring […]

IT Automation Best Practices for Smoother Adoption

Follow these three IT automation best practices for an increased chance of success within your own business or organization.

May 28, 2020 Jeff Paine Leave a Comment

Cloud automation. Data center automation. Remote office automation. Mobility automation. These four major types of IT automation that organizations are exploring in order to increase efficiency and boost productivity are incredibly important. In fact, 88% of IT executives, managers and staff consider IT automation “extremely” or “somewhat” important for achieving their organizations’ objectives, according to […]

Gallup: Half of Americans Want Permanent Remote Work

New Gallup research suggests half of U.S. workers want to continue working from home even after the COVID-19 crisis is over.

May 27, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

It’s been more than two months since the majority of Americans were forced to work from home due to COVID-19, and the majority of us are showing no urgency to get back in the office or workplace. According to recent Gallup research, up to 63% of employed Americans said they were working from home by […]

Lessons Learned: Advice for Those Seeking Careers in Technology

The story and lessons learned by a woman in technology: this developer and podcaster shares her advice for those seeking workin the field.

May 27, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Saron Yitbarek, founder of CodeNewbie, never thought she’d break into the technology field, she told viewers of the virtual Red Hat Summit a few weeks ago. She was sharing her story as a woman in technology — a fact that still stands out in a field dominated by men. The story and advice she shared […]