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With E-Learning Platforms, School Districts are Building the Foundation for Better Outcomes

A broad overview of how e-learning platforms are changing school districts and helping to achieve better educational outcomes.

July 2, 2020 Jeremy Dolby Leave a Comment

When Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered schools closed throughout the state in response to the coronavirus pandemic, sending home millions of students to learn remotely, Cicero School District 99 was ready. The K-8 district of 14,000 students, southwest of Chicago, was already five years into its mission, driven by Superintendent Rudy Hernandez, of changing the […]

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Delegating and Assigning Roles as an IT Manager

IT managers that delegate efficiently, communicate effectively and foster an environment of trust will create a well-oiled team of tech experts.

June 30, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

In an industry as high stakes as IT where one small mistake could spell disaster for an entire organization, delegating and assigning roles to your team is one of the most important functions of a manager. When your team has a firm grasp on their job descriptions and they know what you expect out of […]

How AV Tech Can Help Higher Ed Adjust to COVID-19

Colleges and universities will need to work through the summer to ensure they have all the necessary technology to support hybrid learning environments.

June 26, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

One of the many lingering questions about adjusting to the new normal revolves around education and how we will continue to educate the world’s next leaders during a global pandemic. Higher education, like most the business world, has been conducted remotely for the last few months, but with learning over for most students, now is […]

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USC’s Transfer Credit Automation

A CollegeSource transfer credit automation solution offers self-service interface allowing students to report academic history with a unique identifier.

June 22, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The University of Southern California was faced with evaluating transfer credits for thousands of new students who were slated to arrive for orientation during a short two-week cycle in the summer of 2020. They needed a transfer credit automation solution to help them with that enormous task. The Tech Decision Previously the institution didn’t have […]

New Health Protocol Solutions from Peerless-AV

The new health protocol solutions from Peerless-AV offer occupancy control, temperature sensing, and more. Available options include tabletop, floor stands, and kiosks.

June 17, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Peerless-AV has announced the availability of new solutions for public health preparedness and viral transmission prevention. The new products include an occupancy control Kiosk, three variations of temperature-sensing digital signage kiosks and temperature-sensor tabletop and floor stand mounts “that will allow businesses to communicate and implement proper health standards in real time.” These new health protocol […]

AtlasIED’s IPX Series VoIP Now Compliant With Avaya Solutions

AtlasIED's IPX Series VoIP speaker now complaint with Avaya IX Workplace solutions for corporate, transportation, education and healthcare customers.

June 11, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Global electronics manufacturer and technology solutions provider AtlasIED has announced that its IPX Series Voice-over-IP speaker is now complaint with key Avaya IX Workplace solutions. This helps customers improve key measures of engagement and productivity with new calling, collaboration and meeting capabilities in addition to a range of flexible connected phones and devices, AtlasIED said […]

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Surveillance, Location Technology Can Help Campuses Track COVID-19

Smartphones, cameras, beacons, and other location technology is being considered by campuses to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

June 8, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Campuses are scrambling to enforce social distancing as students may return to campuses this fall — all while trying to trace the students who have tested positive for coronavirus. Some plan on using technology, such as beacons, infrared cameras, smart cameras and mobile apps to accomplish these tasks, reports Wired. Because younger children normally don’t have smartphones, they may […]

Dubai International Airport Video Wall

Dubai's new airport video wall solution is controlled by RGB's MediaWall V and provides easy “drag and drop” selection and routing of any source.

June 8, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Dubai International (DXB) in the United Arab Emirates is the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic, handling more than 88 million passengers a year Dubai Airport’s new Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) houses several teams managing airport operations 24/7. The Tech Decision Dubai audio-visual integrator Aesthetix was appointed to design and integrate a state-of-the-art […]

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Recent Data Breaches: Where, Why, and How They Happen

Attacks on K-12, university, and especially healthcare data have increased in 2020. We examine the surge in recent data breaches and how they happen.

June 3, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

We have reported on data breaches more in 2020 than in previous years. If you’re a regular visitor to this site, you may have read those stories already. But colleagues at our sister brand, Campus Safety, have reported more on the topic in recent weeks, too. Healthcare facilities are prime targets for hackers Many of […]

IT Automation Best Practices for Smoother Adoption

Follow these three IT automation best practices for an increased chance of success within your own business or organization.

May 28, 2020 Jeff Paine Leave a Comment

Cloud automation. Data center automation. Remote office automation. Mobility automation. These four major types of IT automation that organizations are exploring in order to increase efficiency and boost productivity are incredibly important. In fact, 88% of IT executives, managers and staff consider IT automation “extremely” or “somewhat” important for achieving their organizations’ objectives, according to […]