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CISA: SolarWinds Likely Not The Only Supply Chain Compromise in Massive Hack

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency believes there are other IT supply chain compromises in addition to SolarWinds' Orion Platform.

December 17, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is aware of other attack methods on the IT supply chain in addition to known malware that infected SolarWinds’ Orion IT management platform. In an alert issued Thursday, the agency said it “has evidence of additional initial access vectors, other than the SolarWinds Orion platform; however these are […]

What We Know About The Massive Hack of SolarWinds’ IT Management Platform

The tech community and end users are still reeling from the massive hack of SolarWinds’ Orion platform. Here's what we know so far.

December 16, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The tech community is still reeling from the massive hack of SolarWinds’ Orion platform that resulted in the compromise of several U.S. government networks and reportedly thousands of other SolarWinds customers. According to public filings, news reports and the company’s own disclosures, here is what we’ve learned since news of the highly sophisticated attack was […]

The Massive Parklane Hotel Audio Sytem

Over 2,000 indoor & outdoor JBL loudspeakers and subwoofers were installed in this large and comprehensive luxury hotel audio system.

December 14, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Parklane Hotel is a luxury resort that features luxury accommodations, from lifestyle suites to private villas. Formerly Le Meridien Hotel, the building was purchased in 2015 by Marriott, who commissioned a complete overhaul of all communications and A/V technology. The Tech Decision Parklane Hotel hired ALA Equipment Company to renovate key facilities in the hotel, […]

How COVID Will Change Mass Notification Trends on Campuses

More significant changes and trends are to come to the workplace due to COVID-19, including how we use mass notification tools.

October 1, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Mass notification has been trending lately as organizations learn new approaches to safety, especially on campuses. As the impact of the pandemic continues to linger, more significant safety changes are on the horizon, and mass notification tools will have to follow suit. Here are some of the ways you can expect mass notification to evolve […]

Amazon Approved for Massive Satellite-based Broadband Constellation Project Kuiper

Amazon has won approval from the FCC to send more than 3,200 satellites into orbit to bring broadband service to underserved parts of the world.

August 7, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Amazon has won approval from the Federal Communications Commission to send more than 3,200 satellites into orbit to bring broadband service to unserved and underserved parts of the world. In a 5-0 vote last week, the – named Project Kuiper – to operate a constellation of 3,236 satellites that will help expand internet access to […]

PotterNet Now Features Audio Control for Mass Notification

Updated PotterNet desktop app facilitates networking, monitoring & control of IPA, AFC/ARC & PFC-4064 fire alarm control panels.

April 22, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

PotterNet has updated the Fire & Facility Supervising Station to now include audio for mass notification. PotterNet is a desktop application that facilitates the networking, monitoring and control of IPA, AFC/ARC and PFC-4064 fire alarm control panels. The application utilizes a distributed client-server model for communication in order to reduce or eliminate single points of […]

Mass Notification System Best Practices: Getting the Most Reach

Cell phones have become incredibly useful mass notification tools, but they can't replace a fully-integrated mass notification system.

March 23, 2020 Richard Roe Leave a Comment

On Jan. 10, 2019, Kevin Limbaugh opened fire and killed Davis, Calif., police officer Natalie Corona. Limbaugh fled, sparking a city-wide manhunt that ended hours later when he killed himself. During the hours-long chaos, the University of California, Davis — which is just blocks from where the rookie officer was killed — sent text and […]

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Yamaha Unified Communications Deploys Conferencing Solutions at Barstool Sports NYC Headquarters

Barstool Sports' new office in New York City is equipped with a litany of conferencing solutions thanks to Yamaha Unified Communications.

March 16, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Barstool Sports, born and bred in the U.S. sports empire of Massachusetts, has partnered with another new England-based company to help with their audiovisual solutions at their New York City headquarters. Sudbury, Mass-based Yamaha Unified Communications last week announced a partnership with the sports and lifestyle media conglomerate that includes the deployment of the AV […]

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Collaboration Technology Systems at a Massive Health Innovation Center

Collaboration technology systems from Radiant Technology faced challenges like: 35 different room types, changes to design, and huge scope.

March 9, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

In the fall of 2018, Northern Kentucky University officially dedicated the new $105 million Health Innovation Center (HIC) at its campus in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The HIC is one of the largest comprehensive health professions buildings in the country and took three years to complete. Radiant Technology was awarded the audio-visual equipment package, which included […]

Court Ruling Finds FBI Abused Mass Surveillance Data

A 2018 court ruling shows the government used mass surveillance improperly, even four years after Snowden. Big tech should keep resisting.

October 29, 2019 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Federal officials could be combing through our emails and online messages without due process, according to a newly declassified FISA court ruling. As reported by the Intercept, the FBI could have violated the rights of millions of Americans by inappropriately searching through the National Security Agency’s mass surveillance program data. The ruling was made in […]