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Zoomtopia 2023 Unveils AI-Powered Workspaces, New Features for Hybrid Meetings

Zoomtopia 2023 introduced a host of new Zoom features for hybrid meetings, AV partner collaborations and new meeting hardware.

October 10, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Zoom has been at the center of many organizations’ hybrid and remote work models, and the company and its device partners are continuing to improve the platform’s capabilities, announcing new features and products at Zoomtopia 2023 earlier this month. On the platform side, Zoom’s big announcements included features like Zoom Docs, an AI-powered workspace for docs, wikis and work […]

Nearly 900 Schools Impacted by National Student Clearinghouse Data Breach

Cl0p ransomware gang gained access to its MOVEit server compromising sensitive files containing personally identifiable information.

September 26, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) revealed a recent data breach impacted 890 schools that use its services. A breach notification letter filed with the Office of the California Attorney General said the Cl0p ransomware gang gained access to its MOVEit managed file transfer (MFT) server on May 30 and stole files containing personally identifiable information (PII). Clearinghouse is a nonprofit that […]

Spike in Cyberattacks Exposes Vulnerabilities in University Security Measures

No matter an institution’s budgetary limitations, there are proven measures that institutions can adopt to enhance campus security and safeguard their resources.

August 21, 2023 Kevin Kirkwood Leave a Comment

Note: The views expressed by guest bloggers and contributors are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to My TechDecisions. As expected from authorities anticipating an increase in threats to the education sector, cyberattacks are continuing to wreak havoc on colleges and universities across the United States. As […]

Planar Studios Virtual Production Training

Planar Studios’ Virtual Production Workshop Aims to Expand AV & IT Industries’ Knowledge Base

Planar Studios' monthly Virtual Production Workshops is designed for AV & IT pros to identify, design, deploy and support VP & XR projects.

August 10, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Planar and OptiTrack, known for its visualization and 3D tracking systems, announced the launch of the Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop. Per a statement, this is a week-long, immersive series designed to help AV and IT communities effectively identify, design, deploy and support virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) projects. The workshop will thus […]

Poly Studio large Zoom Room, futureproofing technology investment

Maximizing Technology Investments Post-Pandemic

Amid the pandemic, technology acquisition surged to address immediate needs. MTD examines the current and future utilization of these tools.

July 27, 2023 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

With the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, employees are starting to repopulate physical offices. However, they’re not doing so at the same level as before the pandemic. It’s no secret that hybrid work is here to stay. That fact also means that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to meeting rooms today. Every hybrid meeting space […]

Xilica Joins HETMA as Gold Partner

HETMA recognizes Xilica as a technology accelerator in higher education through various initiatives.

July 27, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Xilica, the collaboration solutions provider, has become a Gold Partner of HETMA, the 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy organization for higher-education end users in the AV industry. HETMA, an acronym for Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance, raises awareness of technology issues unique to the higher-education community. HETMA achieves this goal by working with manufacturers such as Xilica, […]

URI classroom with Sony projectors and displays

URI Selects Sony Projectors & Displays For Classrooms and Conference Rooms

In need of an upgrade, URI turned to Sony’s projectors and displays to transform its classrooms and conference rooms.

July 27, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted many businesses and organizations and for the University of Rhode Island (URI), it led to some changes. “Everyone was realizing that we needed displays and the ability to have hybrid meetings,” says Jeffrey Levesque, lead information technologist at URI. In addition to the pandemic, URI also decided to obtain new projectors […]

Xilica & Lumens Join Forces on Automated Voice-Based Camera Tracking

Xilica enables automated, voice-based camera tracking with Lumens' PTZ cameras for a touchless presentation experience.

July 24, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Xilica, a provider of collaboration products, has partnered with Lumens Digital Optics, Inc. (Lumens) to deliver greater AV automation in hybrid collaboration spaces. The partnership integrates Lumens’ Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera functionality into Xilica’s Cat5-based audio room systems. According to the company, the partnership results in an out-of-the-box, fully integrated video and audio solution with automated voice-based […]

Kramer Unveils New Products, Partnerships & Services at InfoComm 2023

Kramer’s InfoComm 2023 innovations include an enhanced VIA platform, a new quicklaunch for Education solution, and more.

June 14, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Kramer returns to InfoComm after two years of momentum and a strong first half of 2023 after unveiling a new customer-centric go-to-market strategy in 2022. According to the Tel-Aviv-based audiovisual experience company, the company’s momentum is now accelerating in response to strong demand for its products, resulting in double-digit growth across all territories. Thus, it expects […]

TCNJ Deploys ClearOne BMA Audio Solutions Across Campus to Streamline Remote Learning

The College of New Jersey implemented ClearOne solutions across the entire campus to empower educators with remote learning technologies.

June 13, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Amid a torrent of rapidly changing student needs in the spring of 2020, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) embarked on a mission to make its campus a leader in remote learning accessibility. The college’s Office of Media and Technology Support Services (MTSS) began evaluating several options to deliver high-quality audio capture in classrooms and […]