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Ransomware Attack Delays First Day of School in Hartford, Conn.

The first day of school in Hartford, Conn. is delayed after a ransomware attack is affecting several critical systems in the city.

September 8, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With much of the U.S. getting a crash course in remote learning over the last few months, cybercriminals are taking advantage and are taking municipal networks hostage and are banking on getting paid given how critical that technology is right now. That is currently now affecting schools in Hartford, Conn. after a ransomware attack delayed […]

Cisco, ServiceNow Release Contact Tracing Integration

Cisco’s DNA Spaces will integrate with ServiceNow’s Contact Tracing app and allow customers to identify potential interactions with a affected employees.

September 3, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cisco’s DNS Spaces app and ServiceNow are partnering on a new integration that to enhance contact tracing and help organizations manage the return to the workplace amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Cisco’s DNA Spaces, a location-based application and analytics tool, will integrate with ServiceNow’s Contact Tracing app and allow joint customers to import location-based data […]

Red Box Announces Compliance Recording Integration With Microsoft Teams

Voice platform Red Box has announced that its Compliance Recording solution is now generally available for Microsoft Teams.

August 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Voice platform Red Box has announced that its Compliance Recording solution is now generally available for Microsoft Teams to support secure, resilient and scalable recording of communications in Teams. The solution is currently being certified as part of Microsoft’s new Compliance Recording ISV partner certification program, the company said in a press release. According to […]

The Smartest, Brightest Desk Lamps for Your Remote Employees (and Their Wellness)

The mobile and hybrid workforces could really use smart light sources which change color temperature. These are some of the brightest & smartest desk lamps.

August 19, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Scenario: your mobile workforce is performing, but they may experience a range of lighting conditions depending on their individual home environments, some of which are not conducive to concentration or overall wellness. They need brighter desk lamps, and in some cases, could even benefit from options which change in color temperature throughout the day. What would […]

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, […]

Next Generation of Hanwha Wisenet 7 Focused on Image Quality, Cybersecurity

Updated Wisenet 7 system on a chip from Hanwha offers end-to-end cybersecurity and high-quality images in any lighting conditions.

August 5, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Hanwha Techwin announces its next Wisenet 7 system on a chip, focusing on image quality and cybersecurity. New key features include industry-leading cybersecurity features, clear images in all lighting conditions, improved lens distortion correction and more, according to the company. “Hanwha Techwin concentrated on image quality and cybersecurity when developing Wisenet 7. This enables us […]

school technology managers, schools COVID response

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 […]

Choosing the Right Integration Partner, AV integrator, systems integrator

How to Choose the Right Integration Partner for Your Organization

Your business requirements, security, payment model and long-term plans should all be taken into consideration when choosing a systems integrator firm.

July 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Finding a systems integrator to help with your IT infrastructure is one of the most important technological moves your organization will take, and it should not be taken lightly. For IT managers overseeing this partnership, this means that the technology provider should be expected to meet certain benchmarks, fit the organization’s needs, demonstrate a bulletproof […]

IBM, Verizon Partner to Bring 5G, Edge Computing to Industrial Sector

IBM and Verizon have announced a joint venture in which the companies will work together on 5G and edge computing to help enable the future of industry 4.0.

July 17, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

IBM and Verizon have announced a joint venture in which the companies will work together on 5G and edge computing technology to help enable the future of industry 4.0. The partnership will combine the high speed and low latency of Verizon’s 5G and Multi-access Edge Compute capabilities, IoT devices and sensors with IBM’s expertise in […]

HP Announces HP Amplify to Boost Partner Program

HP's new partner program, HP Amplify, is designed to drive dynamic partner growth and deliver consistent experiences for end users.

July 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

HP on Wednesday announced a new partner program, HP Amplify, designed to drive dynamic partner growth and deliver consistent experiences for end users. According to the company’s press release, HP Amplify provides the insights, capabilities and collaboration tools needed to drive growth as digital transformation and customer purchasing behaviors evolve. HP Amplify goes into effect […]