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NSA Releases Security Criteria for Meeting Platforms

The U.S. National Security Agency has published a security assessment of 13 popular communication and collaboration platforms.

May 4, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Large parts of the U.S. are essentially running on virtual meeting platforms like Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, BlueJeans and others thanks to the coronavirus forcing organizations to quickly shift to remote work. As with any new technology, organizations must take steps to ensure that it is secure and safe from malicious actors and cybercriminals. That’s […]

U.S. Cybersecurity Officials Warn of Attacks on Hastily Deployed Office 365 Solutions

The Department of Homeland Security says organizations may have deployed Office 365 applications for its remote workforce without considering cybersecurity.

April 30, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Organizations’ rush to build up remote work programs and deploy cloud-based collaboration solutions may have jeopardized their cybersecurity, says a new alert from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In an advisory through the department’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, the government warns that quick rollouts of cloud services like Microsoft 365 – with applications like […]

Yes, Your Videoconferencing Solution is Secure, Mozilla says

Most popular videoconferencing platforms being used by organizations during the COVID-19 quarantine are secure, reports Mozilla.

April 29, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

According to research on the security features of videoconferencing and video chat solutions, the vast majority of popular platforms are secure. This research on videoconferencing security comes from Mozilla, producers of popular internet browser Firefox, which found that 12 of 15 products tested meet Mozilla’s Minimum Security Standards. Those that are up to snuff include […]

New Yorkers Can Officially Get Married Via Zoom

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now letting New Yorkers get their marriage licenses virtually over videoconferencing platforms like Zoom.

April 20, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Videoconferencing apps like Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx, GoToMeeting and many others have not only been used to help businesses continue operations remotely, but also to help us connect with one another personally. They’re also allowing couples who were forced to postpone or cancel their wedding due to COVID-19 to get married virtually. However, New York […]

My TechDecisions Podcast Episode 80: LogMeIn and Supporting Remote Work

Mark Strassman, senior vice president and GM of LogMeIn’s communication and collaboration unit, talks about the company's remote work applications.

April 17, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Mark Strassman, senior vice president and GM of LogMeIn’s communication and collaboration unit, talks about the company’s remote work applications.

Verizon to Acquire Videoconferencing Platform BlueJeans

Telecommunication giant Verizon is acquiring videoconferencing platform BlueJeans just as demand for remote communication use skyrockets due to COVID-19.

April 16, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Telecommunications giant Verizon announced Thursday that it is acquiring videoconferencing and collaboration platform BlueJeans Network. In a statement, Verizon said its Verizon Business subsidiary is gobbling up the platform to expand the company’s unified communications portfolio. The deal combines BlueJeans’ platform with Verizon’s unified communications as a service (UCaaS) business immediately, giving BlueJeans users enterprise-grade […]

Free Meeting Platforms, freemium, videoconferencing software

Check Out These Free Versions of Popular Meeting Platforms

Some popular meeting platforms offer free versions that your organization can take advantage of right now without paying a dime.

April 16, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If your organization has been searching for a video communication and collaboration tool among the several leading the market, you likely have several from which to choose. Due to COVID-19, online meeting technology is now a critical tool for any organization that has sent employees home but is still expecting them to produce their normal […]

LogMeIn Introduces GoToConnect Support Center

LogMeIn's GoToConnect Support Center is built within the GoToConnect platform and helps organizations transition support agents to remote work.

April 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

LogMeIn is bringing a new offering to its remote work capabilities, this time for contact centers that brings contact center capabilities to any business. In a Wednesday press release announcing GoToConnect Support Center, the company notes the increase in remote work due to COVID-19 and highlights how its new Contact-Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) offering can help organizations […]

mental health quarantine, employee wellness and productivity

These Personal Habits of Quarantined Employees will Keep Them Happy & Healthy

Employee wellness and productivity will be determined partially by their habits and mental health during quarantine. Here's how they can handle it.

April 15, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Maintaining positive communication and mental health during quarantine is harder than ever considering COVID-19 has scattered the workforce from their usual congregation points. Now more than ever, managers have to pay attention to employee wellness and productivity — and technology plays a huge role in those areas. Mental health in quarantine “Social distancing” is a […]

Videoconferencing Security, Transparency Issues a Long Time Coming

It was just a matter of time before security and transparency issues with videoconferencing platforms came to light, says Wickr CEO.

April 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The world is now becoming familiar with videoconferencing and collaboration platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Slack and others thanks to COVID-19 and government-imposed restrictions on pubic gatherings. While the world learns how to set up a videoconferencing call and how to screen share, the world is also learning about the inherent security vulnerabilities with […]