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Facebook Steps Further Into Enterprise Communication, Collaboration Space

Facebook is announcing new features to Workplace, its unified communications and collaboration platform in a move to compete with Slack, Zoom, Teams, etc.

May 22, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Just weeks after announcing the consumer-based video communication platform Messenger Rooms, Facebook is announcing new features to Workplace, its unified communications and collaboration platform for businesses. Those features are highlighted by the introduction of video chat, putting the platform on par with other competitors in the space like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack, GoToMeeting and many […]

Week in Review: Automated AV, COVID-19 IT Impact, etc.

This week, May 18-22, 2020: fully automating rooms, how COVID-19 is impacting IT departments, surveys on working from home, and more.

May 22, 2020 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

This week, May 18-22, 2020: fully automating rooms, how COVID-19 is impacting IT departments, surveys on working from home, and more.

ASUS Launches New Google Meet Hardware

May 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Endpoint device manufacturer ASUS has launched its new Google Meet Compute System designed for videoconferencing and remote work. The hardware kit includes the Google Meet Compute System, a touch screen control panel, a speaker/microphone and UDH camera, according to the company’s website.  ASUS – Google Meet hardware kit is the latest smart video-conferencing solution. Enabling […]

Week in Review: Biometrics, IoT, Collaboration, etc.

This week, May 11th-15th, 2020: a new webinar to check out, biometrics for access control, new communications capabilities from major social media platforms, and more.

May 15, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

This week, May 11th-15th, 2020: a new webinar to check out, biometrics for access control, new communications capabilities from major social media platforms, and more.

Collaboration Solutions Are Now Crucial To Any Organization

Collaboration technologies can help your organization work more efficiently and effectively both internally and with customers and clients.

May 12, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If your organization hasn’t already invested in collaboration technology, you’re behind the ball, according to installers and software providers. Collaboration technology like unified communication systems, productivity platforms, screen sharing, videoconferencing, instant messaging, online whiteboards, file sharing and others are now a crucial component to doing business. According to Aaron McArdle, CEO of conference room installer […]

NYC Schools Reverse Zoom Ban for Remote Learning

New York City schools are now allowed to use popular videoconferencing platform Zoom after the company has addressed several security concerns.

May 8, 2020 Robin Hattersley-Gray Leave a Comment

New York City teachers will once again be allowed to use Zoom to connect with their students for remote learning. That’s according to a statement released by the New York City Department of Education on Wednesday, which announced the reversal of the department’s previous ban of the platform. In early April, the department told teachers to stop […]

Zoom Acquires Secure Messaging Service Keybase, Previews Encryption Plans

Zoom's acquisition of Keybase represents another step in its goal toward securing the platform and offering an end-to-end encrypted communication service.

May 7, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Zoom  has taken great lengths to assure us that the company is doing everything it can to boost the security of its popular videoconferencing and collaboration platform, including embarking on a 90-day plan to strengthen its safety and introducing new security features. The company just took another big step by acquiring Keybase, makers of a […]

Hackers Are Using Zoom Installers to Mine Cryptocurrency, Report Says

Hackers are taking notice of the demand for meeting platforms and are leveraging Zoom installers to spread a cryptocurrency miner, Trend Micro says.

May 4, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Hackers are finding all sorts of ways to compromise our systems while we work remotely, and much of that activity is coming through applications currently in demand, like videoconferencing and collaboration platforms. Zoom has become one of the more popular platforms and hackers are taking notice — including leveraging Zoom installers to spread a cryptocurrency […]

The Importance of Audio in Conferencing Environments

Especially over the past month, videoconferencing is a key component to how many organizations function. Unfortunately, audio is an often overlooked aspect of videoconferencing systems.

April 29, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Especially over the past month, videoconferencing is a key component to how many organizations function. Unfortunately, audio is an often overlooked aspect of videoconferencing systems.

Inject Some Fun Into Your Video Calls With These 10 Virtual Background Ideas

We know these are difficult times, but you can at least have some fun during your videoconferencing calls with these virtual backgrounds.

April 23, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The world is becoming increasingly familiar with Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms due to the COVID-19 lockdown, and that means we’re discovering the ins and outs of these apps. Many of these apps offer options to blur your background so your messy room isn’t visible to your colleagues, clients, family or friends. But, some platforms […]