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Myths About the Cloud Perpetuate Among IT Pros

Is the old wive's tale that cloud solutions are less secure and more expensive fact or fiction?

December 25, 2016 Rich Freeman Leave a Comment

Large numbers of IT professionals continue to question cloud computing’s cost-effectiveness and security, according to a newly published research study by partner community and managed services tool provider Spiceworks Inc., of Austin, Texas. The survey found that 29 percent of IT workers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa believe that personal and […]

Who Got Hacked This Week? Dec. 24 Edition

Who and what was hacked this week, December 24th, 2016? Read on to find out.

December 24, 2016 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

Note: Each week we bring you the latest hacking news on the internet. Read on to find out who and what was hacked this week.   DNSChanger Malware Returns to Hack Routers A malware that infected millions of computers across the world in 2012 is back. Called DNSChanger, the malware exists in advertisements that could […]

Are You Using Uninterruptible Power Supply Properly?

There are myriad opportunities for the uninterruptible power supply that are often overlooked due to the lackluster historical uses of the UPS.

December 23, 2016 James E. Gaskin Leave a Comment

An uninterruptible power supply, the UPS that’s not brown trucks but prevents brownouts and blackouts, is part of every data center and server closet. Units are large and heavy because they rely on proven (meaning older and heavier) lead-acid battery technology. Even the smaller units often found under desks are twice as heavy as they […]

Promote and Support Extracurricular Activities with Digital Signage

There are numerous benefits to offering a comprehensive ECA program, and your digital screens can be an integral part of promoting it.

December 22, 2016 Ellyce Kelly Leave a Comment

Studies show what educators already know: students that participate in extracurricular activities (ECAs) – such as performing arts, sports, publications, practical labs, student government, honors society and academic clubs – have higher GPAs, score better on assessment tests, have better attendance and frequently go on to higher education. This is especially true in high school, […]

Universities Can Play a Key Role in Creating Smart Cities

A university is very much a part of the city it's in, and universities and cities can work together to work toward the future.

December 21, 2016 Mark Francis Leave a Comment

Imagine a city in which buildings alert you when they need repair, there is Wi-Fi on every street corner, sensors tell the garbage trucks where, when and how often to collect, and where data is analyzed in a way that tells us which streets are more likely to be crime hotspots based upon traffic and […]

Who Got Hacked This Week? Dec. 17 Edition

Who and what was hacked this week, December 17th, 2016? Read on to find out.

December 17, 2016 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

Note: Each week we bring you the latest hacking news on the internet. Read on to find out who and what was hacked this week. Hackers Stole Data From 1 Billion Yahoo Users This past week Yahoo admitted to yet another serious cyberattack. Unconnected from the recent attack that compromised 500 million accounts, Yahoo says […]

Imo’s Pizza Digital Signage Menus

December 16, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Imo’s Pizza were looking for a digital menu board solution to allow them to quickly change and manage digital menu board content in response to the FDA’s pending legislation that requires all restaurants with more than 20 locations to display calorie information on their menus. The Tech Decision Since all the menu boards at all […]

Commercial Business Leaders Are Missing Key BYOD Ingredients

BYOD has long been a hassle for business leaders. Without the right ingredients, it will remain so.

December 15, 2016 Neal Serrano Leave a Comment

By now, most commercial business leaders are fully aware of the benefits that come with integrating a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy into their organizational strategy. By enabling employees to utilize their own connected devices to accomplish their daily tasks, businesses can reduce reliance on expensive infrastructure, improve worker mobility and streamline communications processes. The benefits are […]

How to Deploy Skype and Surface Hub in Meeting Rooms

Microsoft explains how companies can deploy Skype Room Systems and Surface Hub devices in meeting rooms successfully.

December 13, 2016 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

In order to help Microsoft’s own employees utilize Microsoft products like Skype for Business and Surface Hub, Microsoft created capital expense plans, support and operations plans, and change-management strategies. These plans helped Microsoft deploy technology pilot programs for new products. Microsoft shared some information that helped its employees on the company website. There’s a ton […]

4 University Technologies That Will Become Obsolete by 2020

Progression in technology abilities and increased adoption has resulted in massive changes in how universities look and act over the past several decades.

December 12, 2016 Jason Konesco Leave a Comment

Higher education leaders likely remember a time when the prominent technology that was highlighted on campuses included computer labs, payphones, emergency poles, typewriters, electronic library systems, and perhaps a baseline learning management system. While many of these technologies have gone by the wayside, several remain and have evolved and retained relevancy with students. While technologies […]