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Videoconferencing security, Wickr

Videoconferencing Security, Transparency Issues a Long Time Coming

It was just a matter of time before security and transparency issues with videoconferencing platforms came to light, says Wickr CEO.

April 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The world is now becoming familiar with videoconferencing and collaboration platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Slack and others thanks to COVID-19 and government-imposed restrictions on pubic gatherings. While the world learns how to set up a videoconferencing call and how to screen share, the world is also learning about the inherent security vulnerabilities with […]

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How to Manage Remote Workers During a Pandemic

Managers haven’t seen their teams in weeks, but they can stay connected and keep employees engaged and productive using existing technology.

April 13, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Managing employees can already be challenging, Now, factor in remote work, and this becomes even more challenging. COVID-19 has closed offices around the world and forced many of us to work from our homes, meaning your employees are unsupervised and are left on their own to get their work done. Managers and team leaders haven’t […]

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My TechDecisions Podcast, zero trust

My TechDecisions Podcast Episode 79: Wickr and Encrypted Communication Platforms

Joel Wallenstrom, CEO of encrypted messaging platform Wickr, talks about the platforms' end-to-end encryption, videoconferencing capabilities and how Wickr is a viable alternative to other more popular platforms. 

April 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Joel Wallenstrom, CEO of encrypted messaging platform Wickr, talks about the platforms’ end-to-end encryption, videoconferencing capabilities and how Wickr is a viable alternative to other more popular platforms. 

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Google Meet Rebrand

Google Rebrands Meet, Expands Free Services as Use Surges

Google has rebrands Google Hangouts Meet to just Google Meet as it expands free access to advanced features until Sept. 30.

April 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google has rebranded its unified communications and collaboration platform Google Hangouts Meet to just Google Meet as it expands free access to advanced features until Sept. 30. The company announced last month its Google meet videoconferencing services would be available at no cost to all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers. That is […]

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GoToMeeting New Features

LogMeIn Adds Microsoft Teams Integration, New Features to GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting's new features include a Microsoft Teams integration, background noise improvements, better audio quality and security improvements.

April 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

LogMeIn, providers of videoconferencing platform GoToMeeting, have added several updates to both desktop and mobile experiences, including new integrations with Microsoft Teams, noise suppression, better audio and other improvements. The upgrades come as the company — like other unified communications and collaboration providers — reports a huge uptick in usage due to COVID-19 and an […]

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Cybersecurity Skills Gap

U.S., UK Agencies Warn of Increased Cyber Attacks During COVID-19

A new joint advisory from U.K. & U.S. cybersecurity officials warns that cyber criminals are targeting individuals and organizations at an increasing rate.

April 8, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new joint advisory from U.K. and U.S. cybersecurity officials warns that cyber criminals are targeting individuals and organizations with a range of hacking tools like ransomware and malware. With the U.S. and much of Europe under government-imposed lockdowns due to COVID-19, many employees are working from home to help prevent the spread of the […]

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Nemesysco, employee wellness monitoring, voice analytics

Nemesysco Voice Analytics Can Help Employee Wellness Monitoring Efforts

New Nemesysco customers cite need to ensure business continuity & employee wellness monitoring during Coronavirus outbreak and for new realities afterwards.

April 7, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Nemesysco, a provider of voice analytics technologies and solutions for emotion detection, today announced that the company has been experiencing significantly increased traction for applying its voice analytics technology for remote employee wellness monitoring since the outbreak of the Coronavirus. In recent weeks, millions of employees around the world have been forced to work from […]

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Enterprise Connect Virtual

How Technology Can Help Save Canceled Tech Events

Enterprise Connect keynoters gave their speeches from their home offices, illustrating how technology can help events canceled due to COVID-19.

April 7, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If you’re reading this, there’s a very good chance you’re doing it from your home thanks to COVID-19. The novel coronavirus has shut down businesses across the country, forcing everyone into makeshift workspaces in their homes and whacking the economy. Business is now exclusively done online via collaboration tools, videoconferencing and other remote communication technologies. […]

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Remote Work Productivity, tips for 2021, carbon emissions

Remote Work Is Here to Stay—Plan Accordingly

Companies that were reluctant to embrace remote work prior to COVID-19 can take this opportunity to develop a lasting program.

April 6, 2020 Zach Capers Leave a Comment

It’s become increasingly clear that the coronavirus crisis isn’t going to last for a few short weeks. We’re facing a protracted global situation that some experts believe could come in multiple waves over the next 18 months. That means the abrupt mass adoption of remote work could last just as long. Many companies suddenly practicing […]

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