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Putting a Whiteboard in the Hands of Every Student Creates a Collaborative Classroom

When we unleash the power of existing computers, 1:1 programs, and BYOD devices to allow whiteboarding anytime and anywhere, every student benefits.

October 6, 2016 Jim Kirchner Leave a Comment

As central classroom displays have evolved from chalkboards to dry erase boards to interactive whiteboards (IWBs), whiteboarding has grown more interactive and technologically sophisticated over time. More than a decade after their first appearance in classrooms, it’s clear that IWBs and panels can engage students—but cost, the need for training, and concurrent use by many […]

Enriching Newcastle University’s Campus Communication Through Digital Signage

NEC Display solutions screens help Newcastly University communicate important information to students around campus.

September 27, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Higher education establishments are catering to vast numbers of students and staff in diverse academic departments located in numerous buildings.  As Newcastle University discovered, communicating with students, linking campuses and unifying the student population can be achieved through digital signage networks enabling instant news updates and notifications. A member of the Russell Group of leading […]

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 […]

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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, […]

Mechdyne Brings Wichita State’s 3DExperience Center to Life

Mechdyne wins the 2016 Integration Award in the higher education category for its Wichita State 3DExperience Center installation.

September 8, 2016 Tim Albright Leave a Comment

Faced with mounting unemployment during the recent recession, Wichita State University (WSU) set out to create a place to collaborate and innovate on its campus. The school hoped to create a space for innovators to work, invent and refine. WSU tapped integration firm Mechdyne Corp. to help accomplish that lofty goal. In 2014 the team […]

UCaaS Market Will Grow to Over $28 Billion by 2021

New report conducted by Markets And Markets finds that the UCaaS market size is expected to grow from $17.35 Billion in 2016 to $28.69 Billion by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.6 percent during the forecast period.

September 7, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) is a market by which companies are able to pay a third party provider for communication and collaboration services, delivered over an IP Network. These services include telephony, unified messaging, conferencing – basically anything you use to communicate in the workplace. Market And Market, a global market research firm, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

7 Attributes to Identify Your Desired Workspace

7 Attributes to Identify Your Desired Workspace

September 2, 2016 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

he concept of an open office space has permeated the workforce. An open office space forgoes the old ideal of cubicle farms for a more airy and transparent working environment. Often, in open office spaces, employees aren’t even assigned desks. You just find a place to plug in and start working, and soon enough you’re […]