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child learning technology, Elon Musk

$10 Million From Elon Musk Given to Tech that Helps Children Learn on Their Own

Child learning technology startups Kitkit School and onebillion will split a hefty sum from Elon Musk after creating tech to empower independent learning.

May 23, 2019 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

According to Business Insider, two startups received a hefty $10 million from Elon Musk recently after they earned recognition for creating child learning technology which allows children to teach themselves. Kitkit School and onebillion, two child learning startups, will split the money after winning XPrize’s competition for Global Learning — which Musk sponsors. What is the […]

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AV IT Convergence, IT department

The Impact of AV IT Convergence on the IT Department

As AV IT convergence moves forward, IT departments interact with more AV equipment. Learn how & why the convergence occurred, and what it means for IT pros.

May 23, 2019 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

Years ago there was no need for AV equipment to connect to the network. That seems surprising now. Look around your office – there’s a VoIP system, a videoconferencing suite, displays connected to audio equipment running through the network. It’s more likely that an AV device is recognized by the network not than that it […]

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USB killers

Are Your Classrooms Safe from ‘USB Killers’?

These 'USB Killers' destroyed 66 computers last month during just one incident -- and there've been many. What does this mean for school tech security?

May 16, 2019 Paul Konikowski Leave a Comment

A former student of the College of St. Rose in New York pled guilty to destroying “66 computers as well as numerous monitors and digital podiums containing USB data ports owned by the College.” The damage was done using a “USB Killer” device that discharged high voltage pulses into the host device, damaging the host’s electrical […]

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Making the Most of Interactive Technology in the Classroom

Mobile devices, applications, interactive projectors, digital whiteboards, and more: interactive technology is taking over the classroom, so make sure you’re utilizing it correctly.

May 16, 2019 Rachel Quetti Leave a Comment

Mobile devices, applications, interactive projectors, digital whiteboards, and more: interactive technology is taking over the classroom, so make sure you’re utilizing it correctly.

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Data Center, Critical Infrastructure Best Practices

4 Critical Infrastructure Best Practices for Increased Efficiency

Most organizations have critical infrastructure environment that must run 24/7. Make sure you understand these best practices before building/upgrading.

May 14, 2019 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

Any business or infrastructure that needs to operate 24/7 — with no downtime — requires a critical infrastructure. Many think of control rooms and command centers, specifically in areas such as emergency response, banking, transportation, and the like. However, at this point, most every company has some kind of critical infrastructure needs, large or small. If […]

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How Executive Briefing Centers Can Benefit Technology Managers

My TechDecisions visited Carousel Industries' Executive Briefing Center to learn more about how they utilize the space to build a better relationship with customers - which leads to better technology implementations.

May 1, 2019 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

My TechDecisions visited Carousel Industries’ Executive Briefing Center to learn more about how they utilize the space to build a better relationship with customers – which leads to better technology implementations.

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