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Interview: AT&T’s John Irwin Talks Cyber Security at Colleges and Universities

Hackers target universities and colleges for a number of reasons, including network security strength and the data of research and students. Learn more about how to keep data safe on campuses.

September 28, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

TechDecisions sat down with John Irwin, Senior Vice President of Government, Education and Healthcare at AT&T, to talk about cyber security considerations for colleges and universities: TD: Why would someone want to steal data from a college or university? JI: If you think about colleges and universities, they host a large amounts of student and […]

Are Virtual Security Operations Centers in Your Future?

The next wave of campus physical security may be VSOCs, which leverage the cloud to deliver efficiencies, cost savings and improved security.

September 26, 2016 Brian Tuskan Leave a Comment

Being responsible for the physical security of a campus environment can be a daunting task. Campuses may share similarities, but every campus is different and requires a strategy for master planning before going out and wasting a lot of time and money. Campus security departments are usually under staffed, under budgeted and, historically, have had […]

MU-MIMO Empowers SMBs to Say Goodbye to Network Congestion and Hello to Faster Wi-Fi

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with multiple users sharing limited access points are increasingly feeling the strain of wireless connectivity issues.

September 22, 2016 Nandan Kalle Leave a Comment

As technology has evolved, faster connection speeds have helped to slightly ease that burden. However, because currently installed access points are typically comprised of older wireless technology, they often struggle to compete with the speed and reliability of wired connections. In fact, the number of users and devices simultaneously operating at many SMBs can easily […]

Calling 911 on Bandwidth: SmartWAN to the Rescue

Mobile devices and enterprise apps tax the capacity of business phone service and web connections. Managed network services provide cost-effective bandwidth.

September 19, 2016 Ed Wynn Leave a Comment

The “bring your own device” (BYOD) trend related to smartphones, tablets and laptops may ease the technology burden for enterprises large and small—yet at the same time it slows down communication networks because of increased bandwidth reliance. The results? Voices echo or break up on business phone service. Streaming audio and video are slow, choppy […]

How Does Internet of Things Work in the Real World?

The Internet of Things is going to make a serious impact on how we interact with the world. You’ve heard that a lot, but what does it mean?

September 16, 2016 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

“Who here has read Flatland?” asks Andrew Milne, Ph.D., the CEO of Tidebreak. The novella takes place in a two-dimensional world wherein the inhabitants tell each other apart by making contact and discovering the shape of those around them. The main character, a square, one day comes across a circle. That circle then shrinks and […]

Maintaining Collaboration through Multiple Simultaneous Projects

Let’s face it, our employees are rarely working on one thing at a time. As always, employees must juggle multiple projects. How do we ensure that they are effectively collaborating throughout?

September 14, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Agility has become a virtue in many companies. Rather than asking a department or an employee to work on a single project through completion, then begin working on the next, companies have found value in placing multiple eggs in different baskets. Different departments work together on different projects in order to multiply the amount of […]

Beating the Heat During the Dog Days of Summer

With the school year starting, heat can take more of a toll on your campus than you might realize. These steps will help you address your risk.

September 12, 2016 Dave Bujack Leave a Comment

Over a 30-year period from 1986 through 2015, the National Weather Service reports that, on average, far more people die each year from extreme heat than any other weather-related hazard. Around 113 to 130 people succumb to heat each year, compared to 82 to flooding, 70 to tornadoes, and 46 to hurricanes. As the summer […]

Utilizing Collaboration Software for Your Enterprise

Collaboration software is a necessity for many businesses, but making sure it is used correctly comes down to more than just choosing the right solution.

September 9, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

With so many companies moving operations to the cloud, collaboration software – which thrives in a cloud environment – is becoming more prevalent than ever before. Collaboration software helps teams stay connected and up-to-date, especially in today’s world of remote employees. The benefits of collaboration software go as far as employees, and their manager, are […]

Welcome to TechDecisions

September 8, 2016 Danielle Frappier Leave a Comment

In the digital age, organizations from enterprise to education are utilizing technology in new and exciting ways. TechDecisions helps you better understand how to implement the right technology. We cover all kinds of tech you need to install: IT: Networking, Cybersecurity, Unified Communications, Cloud, Data and Analytics, Storage and Backup, Mobility and BYOD, VoIP, PoE, […]

The Internet of Things: AV/IT Benefits for the Enterprise

IoT is quickly and quietly revolutionizing corporate and institutional facilities.

September 5, 2016 Craig Park Leave a Comment

The Internet of Things (IoT) is at the hub of a convergence of interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaboration fueled by the growth of the globally connected digital organizations. Whether in business, education, or government, forward-thinking organizations, teams, and alliances are leading the charge by demanding relevant, real time data and implementing new technologies to automate strategic […]