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Microsoft Working On Further Teams, Outlook Integration

The integration will allow to send a copy of Outlook messages into Microsoft Teams chats and channels or start a Teams chat related to a specific email.

December 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is working on an update for Outlook and Teams that will bring a deeper integration between the two platforms, according to a company product roadmap. With the new update, users can send a copy of email message or conversations into Teams chats and channels or start a Teams chat related to a specific email […]

QSC, Microsoft Partner On Teams Room Solution Package

QSC has announced a new room solution package for Microsoft Teams that includes all necessary hardware certified for Teams.

December 16, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

QSC today announced new QSC Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams, which deliver “all AV elements of the room including compute, audio, video and room control in a package certified for Teams and geared for IT departments to scale Teams Rooms deployments,” according to the joint announcement. As part of this offering, QSC is also announcing […]

U.S. Cybersecurity Officials: K-12 Schools Are Increasingly Targeted By Hackers

U.S. cybersecurity officials are warning K-12 institutions of an uptick in cyberattacks designed to exploit and disrupt distance learning during.

December 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

U.S. cybersecurity officials are warning K-12 educators of an uptick in cyberattacks designed to exploit and disrupt distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. As schools everywhere continue to rely on critical IT services to support distance learning via videoconferencing and collaboration tools, cybercriminals are taking notice. Bad actors are targeting schools with ransomware, data theft […]

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 […]