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Inject Some Fun Into Your Video Calls With These 10 Virtual Background Ideas

We know these are difficult times, but you can at least have some fun during your videoconferencing calls with these virtual backgrounds.

April 23, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The world is becoming increasingly familiar with Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms due to the COVID-19 lockdown, and that means we’re discovering the ins and outs of these apps. Many of these apps offer options to blur your background so your messy room isn’t visible to your colleagues, clients, family or friends. But, some platforms […]

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PotterNet

PotterNet Now Features Audio Control for Mass Notification

Updated PotterNet desktop app facilitates networking, monitoring & control of IPA, AFC/ARC & PFC-4064 fire alarm control panels.

April 22, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

PotterNet has updated the Fire & Facility Supervising Station to now include audio for mass notification. PotterNet is a desktop application that facilitates the networking, monitoring and control of IPA, AFC/ARC and PFC-4064 fire alarm control panels. The application utilizes a distributed client-server model for communication in order to reduce or eliminate single points of […]

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Zoom 5.0

Zoom Releases Zoom 5.0, Adds New Security Features

Zoom is working to regain public trust as it releases Zoom 5.0, a new version of the popular videoconferencing app that includes security upgrades.

April 22, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Zoom is working to regain public trust as it releases Zoom 5.0, a new version of the popular videoconferencing app that includes security upgrades and new data options. The general availability of Zoom 5.0 is a key milestone in the company’s 90-day plan to address security and transparency lapses with the platform after it came […]

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PowerShell Cybersecurity

Database Software That’s Great for SMBs

These are some of the best database software options for small and medium businesses, representing scalability, security, & other critical facets.

April 22, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Yes, your business or organization does need database software. And if you’re reading this website, you probably already know that. But which ones are good for small- or medium-sized businesses (SMBs)? Whether it is locally-managed or handled by a service provider; on-site or off: the right database software system, or database management system (DBMS), is […]

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NEC, Intermedia Partner on New Cloud-based UCaaS, CCaaS Solutions

 IT and electronics giant NEC, cloud-based unified communications firm Intermedia to launch UCaaS and CCaaS solutions for businesses.

April 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

IT and electronics giant NEC is partnering with cloud-based unified communications firm Intermedia to launch two communication solutions for businesses of all sizes. The deal forms NEC UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT and NEC UNIVERGE BLUE ENGAGE which the companies call a fully integrated cloud-based unified communications-as-a-service solution (UCaaS) and a contact center-as-a-service solution (CCaaS), respectively. The […]

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Zoom Data Routing

Zoom Announces New Data Routing Options For Paid Customers

Zoom has rolled out new data routing options that give paid customers the ability to customer their data center settings.

April 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Videoconferencing platform Zoom is continuing to roll out security upgrades, the most recent being new data routing options that give paid customers the ability to customer their data center settings. This new feature began April 18 and allows users with paid subscriptions to customer which data center regions their account can use for its real-time […]

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Managing Remote Work

Four Keys To Managing Remote Workers During a Crisis

Managing different employees is already difficult. Now, factor in a rapid increase in remote work and a global pandemic, and managing becomes even more challenging.

April 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

COVID-19 is having undue impacts on the business community, which is keeping executives, business owners and rank-and-file employees on edge. This is across the board, including in IT, pro AV, other tech sectors and nearly across the board in global commerce. Managing remote workers with a broad range of personalities and work habits is already […]

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Microsoft Word

Microsoft Adds New Intelligent Writing Assistant Features to Word

Microsoft has unveiled a new AI-powered writing assistant feature in Word that provides sentence-level writing suggestions.

April 20, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Using advanced neural network and machine learning models, Microsoft has unveiled a new feature in Word that provides sentence-level writing suggestions. The new feature is an update to Microsoft’s Rewrite Suggestions, which offers ideas to help users rephrase sentences for more impact or clarity. The feature is available for users of Word on the web […]

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Schlage NDE wireless locks

Schlage NDE Wireless Locks Integrate with Sielox Access Control

Schlage NDE wireless locks now integrate with Sielox access control and emergency notification, featuring enhanced encryption and communication security.

April 20, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Schlage NDE wireless locks from Allegion now integrate with Sielox access control and emergency notification. Sielox says it is the first to complete the integration to include this new generation of Schlage NDE wireless locks, providing schools with enhanced security and greater control in emergency situations. “The new Schlage NDE wireless lock with interior push button […]

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