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Google Delaying Office Return, Considering Hybrid Work Test

Google is reportedly delaying its employees’ return to the office until September 2021 and is testing the idea of a three-day in-office workweek.

December 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google is reportedly delaying its employees’ return to the office until September 2021 and is testing the idea of a three-day in-office workweek with remote work taking up the other days. The New York Times reported on the staff email from CEO Sundar Pichai, who said the company is rolling out the pilot program once […]

The Massive Parklane Hotel Audio Sytem

Over 2,000 indoor & outdoor JBL loudspeakers and subwoofers were installed in this large and comprehensive luxury hotel audio system.

December 14, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Parklane Hotel is a luxury resort that features luxury accommodations, from lifestyle suites to private villas. Formerly Le Meridien Hotel, the building was purchased in 2015 by Marriott, who commissioned a complete overhaul of all communications and A/V technology. The Tech Decision Parklane Hotel hired ALA Equipment Company to renovate key facilities in the hotel, […]

Google Releases New Workspace, Microsoft Office Integrations

Google has released more features that make it easier to use Google Workspace – formerly G Suite – with Microsoft Office and Office 365.

December 11, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google has released more features that make it easier to use Google Workspace – formerly G Suite – with Microsoft Office and Office 365. On Thursday, Google made it possible to open Office files for editing directly from a Gmail attachment, allowing users to open Microsoft files like Word documents and start editing in Google […]

Two manufacturing companies are teaming up to create AR contact lenses, a project currently in the research & development phase.

December 11, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Menicon & Mojo Vision have teamed up to create AR contact lenses, which allow wearers to see augmented reality images in the real world. The device features a miniscule display which lets wearers turn their eyes into a screen. The two companies – Mojo, an AR developer, and Menicon, a Japanese contact lens manufacturer – […]

The Modern Workplace Must Be Reimagined, Experts Say

According to experts on a recent episode of “The Green Room with David Pearl," the modern workplace must be transformed to match the new way of working.

December 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The way we work is changing, and our offices and workspaces have to be redesigned to accommodate that change, according to a panel of experts on a recent episode of “The Green Room with David Pearl.” The show looked at the future of the workplace, and it featured experts in workplace design and technology, including […]

Breakout Rooms Now Available in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams meeting organizers can create up to 50 breakout rooms and choose to automatically or manually assign participants into rooms.

December 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams is now generally available, allowing meeting organizers to divide meetings into sub-groups to facilitate smaller discussions. According to a Microsoft blog, meeting organizers can create up to 50 breakout rooms and choose to automatically or manually assign participants into rooms. Organizers can start breakout rooms in a regular Teams meeting […]

Johnson Controls and Microsoft Announce Integration of OpenBlue Digital Twin and Azure Digital Twins

Microsoft's Azure Digital Twins is the newest Azure platform service integrated into Johnson Controls OpenBlue platform, digitizing building management.

December 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Johnson Controls and Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced a global collaboration to “digitally transform how buildings and spaces are conceived, built and managed.” Microsoft also announced the general availability of Microsoft Azure Digital Twins., As a key partner for Azure Digital Twins, Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue Digital Twin is “a comprehensive platform that will support the entire […]

LED videowall, videowall pricing, how much should a videowall cost

How Much Do Videowalls Cost? A Pricing Breakdown

How much should a video wall cost? We break it down for you and show you how to get the most out of an LED video wall purchase.

December 9, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Ask any installer how much a videowall costs, and you might be in for a long conversation. Understandably so: these systems are kind of a modern marvel in the technology world, with the tech’s quality rapidly increasingly year-over-year and prices steadily going down. How much a videowall costs now, in late 2020, is subject to […]

Crestron 70 Series Scheduling Panels Microsoft Teams

Crestron, Microsoft Introduce Teams Rooms Scheduling Panels

In collaboration with Microsoft, Crestron has released its new 70 Series Scheduling Panels that are integrated with Microsoft Teams Rooms.

December 8, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Crestron, in collaboration with Microsoft, has released a new series of scheduling panels integrated with Microsoft Teams designed to help organizations reimagine the workplace and manage meeting spaces more efficiently. The new Crestron 70 Series Scheduling Panels, built on the company’s recently launched 70 Series products, provide in-office employees the ability to manage and monitor […]

Microsoft Now Offers Teams Devices-as-a-Service

Microsoft's new Device-as-a-Service program for Microsoft Teams offers flexible monthly payment plans and affordable options.

December 3, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has quietly released a new Device-as-a-Service program for Microsoft Teams deployments that offers flexible monthly payments and affordable options. In a blog announcing several new features to Teams, the IT giant briefly described the Device-as-a-Service program, becoming the latest unified communications provider to offer as-a-service options to eliminate the cost barriers associated with deploying […]