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Microsoft Releases Transcription Services in Word

Microsoft has announced Transcribe in Word, a new feature that allows users to record and transcribe conversations directly in Word for the web.

August 25, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As a journalist, transcribing audio is my least favorite thing to do. It usually takes more time than the actual interview itself. But, it’s necessary to get it right to avoid misquoting or misinterpreting comments. I’ve made use of some other artificial intelligence-based transcription apps and then moved that text over to Microsoft Word, but […]

Why Microsoft and Oracle Might Want to Buy TikTok

August 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cloud giants Microsoft and Oracle – and now, Twitter – are all reportedly in talks to acquire the popular social media app TikTok before the app is banned in the U.S. All three firms have been reported to express interest in acquiring the platform as President Donald Trump has imposed a deadline of Sept. 15 […]

Zoom Expands Zoom for Home to Popular Smart Displays

Zoom is taking its Zoom for Home solutions a step further by expanding to smart displays from Amazon, Facebook and Google.

August 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With many workers still doing their job our of their homes, Zoom recently released its Zoom for Home offerings that include dedicated Zoom devices via DTEN. Now, Zoom is taking that a step further by expanding to smart displays like the Amazon Echo Show, Portal from Facebook and the Google Nest Hub Max. Zoom’s play […]

Virtual Assistants Are Quickly Becoming Part of the Workforce

Virtual assistants like Cortana and Alexa are becoming a larger, more integrated part of the conference room and our workplace experience.

August 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Virtual assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, Cortana and others have been a helpful aide in the lives of many consumers. These assistants help users buy goods, schedule activities and turn appliances on and off. Now, these intelligent assistants are becoming our coworkers as Amazon and Microsoft along with hardware partners take steps to bring Alexa […]

YMCA Security Enhanced with 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL VMS

Tampa YMCA's multi-phase security system project includes video surveillance, fire and intrusion upgrades featuring 3xLOGIC VIGIL VMS.

July 30, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

3xLOGIC says integrator Redwire has chosen the company’s VIGIL VMS (video management system) to takeover existing and new cameras at the Tampa, Fla. metropolitan area YMCA. The Tampa YMCA is in the midst of a multi-phase security system project that includes video surveillance, fire and intrusion upgrades. In September 2019, the Tampa YMCA was presented with an […]

Zoom’s HaaS Offering is a Simple Way for SMBs to Deploy Zoom Rooms

Jeff Smith, head of Zoom Rooms, says the company's new Hardware-as-a-Service offering brings more value to small and medium-sized businesses.

July 28, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Due to the coronavirus, the world is as remote as its ever been in the 21st century, making videoconferencing and collaboration tools an essential business tool. Zoom has risen to market dominance during the COVID-19 crisis because it’s relatively easy to use and quick to deploy thanks to a simple user interface, features and flexibility […]

NYT Publishes Inside Account of Massive Twitter Hack

Last week's massive Bitcoin scheme on Twitter was apparently the work of four young individuals and not a nation state, according to the New York Times.

July 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Remember a few days ago when some of the most prominent public figures took to Twitter to ask for Bitcoin in exchange for doubling your money? If you haven’t heard yet, that was fake. No, Joe Biden, Barrack Obama, Bill Gates, Kanye West, Warren Buffett or even Elon Musk didn’t ask for the digital currency. […]

Zoom’s Hardware Plan Grows with Zoom for Home

Zoom is doubling down on its hardware strategy and selling directly to end users with Zoom for Home, a $600 all-in-one videoconferencing device.

July 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

For the majority of workers, working from home essentially means carving out a space in your house to use a laptop and maybe some accessories like monitors, keyboards and the like. Without the ability to use the conference or huddle room’s advanced videoconferencing technology, we’ve taken to getting by with the built-in camera and microphone’s […]

Research: 5G Could Usher in Telesurgery and Remote Surgical Procedures

New research from Italian healthcare providers shows how telemedicine could allow doctors to perform surgery on a patient from miles away.

July 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Once 5G technology and networks are widespread, the IoT is truly expected to become mainstream as we usher in a new era of the connected world. The technology should benefit virtually every industry, including telecommunications, travel, manufacturing and pro AV. And, according to new research, 5G could open new doors in healthcare to allow doctors […]

Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Cloud Migration Approach

Understanding the product that will overhaul your cloud migration approach before you buy provides the confidence you need to make the decision less cloudy.

July 9, 2020 Scott Leatherman Leave a Comment

If you’ve been operating in the cloud for some time now, chances are your business has changed since you first made that move and particularly during the current climate. Has your cloud usage grown considerably—and your OpEx costs? Is that just the cost of doing business in the cloud? It doesn’t have to be. Here’s […]