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Microsoft Surface Hub 2S

Microsoft Beings Pre-Orders for 85-inch Surface Hub 2S

Microsoft is expanding its Surface Hub line with a new 85-inch Surface Hub 2S that the company says is designed for improved collaboration and hybrid work.

September 22, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is expanding its Surface Hub product line with the new 85-inch Surface Hub 2S that the company says is designed for improved collaboration and hybrid work. In a blog announcing the start of preorders for the $21,999.99 collaboration display, the company detailed several ways hybrid work teams are using the smaller 55-inch Surface Hub […]

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interactive egress calculator

ASSA ABLOY Provides a New Interactive Egress Calculator

Interactive egress calculator from ASSA ABLOY determines occupant level, minimum opening clearance needed for exit, and access to doorways.

September 22, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

ASSA ABLOY unveils their interactive egress calculator, a tool that helps select the proper code compliant doors and hardware for various openings based on individual states’ adopted version of International Building Codes. Originally developed as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for customers, ASSA ABLOY says a more interactive tool to make the process of finding code compliant hardware […]

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Facial Recognition Ban Schools

Over 1,000 Parents Sign Letter Calling for Facial Recognition Ban in Schools

School facial recognition ban letter is part of an effort by Fight for the Future, the digital rights group behind BanFacialRecognition.com.

September 21, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Parents have raised an alarm against what they call “invasive” surveillance tech used in schools and, in some cases, for remote learning. They’ve called for lawmakers and school admins to ban facial recognition in schools. In less than a week, an open letter from parents opposing the use of facial recognition in schools has already been signed […]

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call center video wall, Planar TVF

Lea County Communication Authority Chooses a Planar TVF Call Center Video Wall

Call center video wall solution centers around a 5-foot-high Planar TVF Series LED wall which lets dispatchers better monitor coverage areas.

September 21, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The Lea County Communication Authority (LCCA) in Hobbs, New Mexico operates the Lea County 911 Call Center, which covers the cities of Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal and Tatum. The Tech Decision Call Center dispatchers have the capability to deploy emergency and non-emergency agencies to all parts of Lea County. As a control room, the Call […]

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Ransomware

Report: Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Hospital, Leads to Patient Death

When a ransomware attack shut down a German hospital, a woman died after she was diverted to another facility 20 miles away.

September 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Much of the world is still in flux and reeling from the health and economic effects of COVID-19, and cybercriminals are unfortunately taking note and attacking when we’re most vulnerable. Hackers and other bad actors are targeting remote workers, education institutions and healthcare at a time when each are critically important to our continuity. And, […]

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laser projector advantages, laser projector benefits

Look to Laser, Not Lamp Projectors, to Cut the Costs of Meetings

Laser projectors pose many benefits towards driving more engaged, creative presentations and eliminating the steep hidden costs of lamp replacement.

September 17, 2020 Bob Wudeck Leave a Comment

This year marks the 60th anniversary of laser technology. According to the Science and Entertainment Exchange, Theodore Maiman was the first scientist to create the first laser light beam using a ruby and some theories from Einstein. Today, laser technology isn’t the work of science fiction. It brings to bear many constructive uses, including as […]

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school district mental health training

Some School Districts Are Using Their Grant Money To Update Mental Health Training

The pandemic has shifted the focus for many school districts when it comes to how grant money will be used towards school district mental health training.

September 16, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

School districts are continuing to use grant money for differing applications during the pandemic, including technology for remote learning and training for behavioral health specialists. This focus on school district mental health training is proving to provide a multitude of benefits. The Waynesboro Area School District (WASD) in Pennsylvania has received federal grant money to update technology […]

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UCaaS, cloud contracts

Cloud Contracts: The Best and the Worst

Cloud contracts are tricky business: you need to be absolutely sure you have an "out" in case of a hard-to-define contract breach.

September 16, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The pandemic has sparked great interest in cloud contracts, given their flexibility and overall reliability. UCaaS had gone mainstream even before the coronavirus pandemic, which in turn is accelerating this momentum, so that most enterprises are now considering UCaaS and CCaaS (contact center as a service) cloud options. Enterprises absolutely need a solid contract that […]

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Increasing Cyber Attacks

Now Is the Time to be Vigilant Amidst Increasing Cyber Attacks

As the COVID-19 pandemic and political turmoil lead to increasing cyber attacks, organizations and end users should take extra precaution.

September 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

While remote work and working from home are convenient and just a way of life these days, the trend is opening the door to cyber attackers, nation states and part-time hackers to take advantage of the hysteria and cast a wide net in a bid to compromise our networks. Across the board, companies are reporting […]

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