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Microsoft Teams Could Be Your Hub of Remote and Hybrid Work

If used correctly, Microsoft Teams should become the communication and collaboration hub of remote and hybrid work for your organization.

August 11, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Millions of workers were forced out of the office in March, leading to a large migration to cloud-based unified communications and videoconferencing services. One of the most popular applications was Microsoft Teams. The company said in April it grew its daily active users by about 70% to 75 million, but that number today could be […]

Salesforce, CVS Health Partner on COVID-19 Tech Response

Salesforce is teaming up with CVS Heath to help organizations return to work safely and responsibly amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Salesforce is teaming up with CVS Heath to help organizations return to work safely and responsibly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies on Monday announced a strategic partnership that will allow customers to use each company’s COVID-19 return solutions for both office campuses and educational campuses. The offering combines Salesforce’s Work.com workplace management suite and […]

The Aiphone IX-SOFT PC Software Turns Computers Into Intercoms

The Aiphone solution can be managed remotely by facility managers or by a security operations center, according to the company.

August 10, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Aiphone has introduced the IX Series PC Master Station Software, which is said to facilitate the use of any computer for a feature-rich intercom, with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. The PC-based intercom solution is suited for any customer type, as it fits into everyday scenarios with ease, according to an announcement. The range of use applications spans the […]

Miami University’s DIY Virtual Classroom Tech is Impressive

This incredibly inventive -- and DIY -- virtual classroom setup at the Miami University might act as a template for similar schools.

August 10, 2020 Brad Myers Leave a Comment

In light of the coronavirus, distancing, and the remote classroom, all of us have been scrambling to not only finish a semester, but now to embark on a hybrid virtual classroom setup.  If we rest our laurels on the mainstream of AV technologies, the industrial solutions get very expensive. My goal?  To produce a very portable, […]

NY Announces Nearly $100 Million in School Tech and Security Upgrades

School tech funding is part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act — a sweeping education initiative approved by NY voters.

August 6, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced the approval of 148 Smart Schools Investment Plans aimed at improving school security and reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century with school tech. The approved plans, totaling $94 million, are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act — a sweeping education technology initiative first […]

School Technology Managers: Here’s What You Should Do Before The Next Semester

School technology managers: if you're worried about your school's COVID response, review this list of factors to consider before the fall.

August 5, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

School technology managers and faculty have a lot on their plates right now. As they scramble to come up with a safe plan for the upcoming fall semester, they need to take stock of their buildings’ current technology and how it can be adjusted to fit to any plan; be it an online-only reopen or […]

These Are the Technology Products Which Won Integration Awards This Year

Each year TD sister site Commercial Integrator highlight integration projects in a number of verticals. Here are this year's Integration Awards winners.

August 4, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Each year TD sister site Commercial Integrator highlight integration projects in a number of verticals. Here are this year’s Integration Awards winners.

CompTIA Announces Spotlight Awards for Four Women in Tech

August 3, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

CompTIA has recognized four women in technology with its Spotlight Award for their excellence in leadership and mentorship and willingness to take on new challenges. The award honors individuals from CompTIA Corporate Member organizations who have shown a commitment to diversity, leadership, mentoring and service. This year’s winners are: Caitlyn McCaughran, global events manager, Auvik […]

How Networked AV Will Help Support Hybrid Learning at USC

The University of Southern California was already planning a major AV technology upgrade that could support hybrid learning before the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 3, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The coronavirus forced millions of students worldwide to leave their campus or school building this spring, and we aren’t really sure what the education model will look like come September. Educators had to scramble to find some solutions to patch together a decent remote learning model, but the situation now calls for a more in-depth […]

NEC, Realeyes To Develop Emotion Analysis Solution

NEC is partnering with AI firm Realeyes to develop and distribute emotion analysis solutions aimed at serving the new coronavirus-induced remote workforce. 

July 28, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

NEC is partnering with computer vision and artificial intelligence firm Realeyes to develop and distribute emotion analysis solutions aimed at serving the new coronavirus-induced remote workforce. In a joint announcement, the companies said 5G and the COVID-19 pandemic have elevated virtual meetings, videoconferencing and collaboration. The emotion analysis solution is intended to help organizations understand […]