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Research: 5G Could Usher in Telesurgery and Remote Surgical Procedures

New research from Italian healthcare providers shows how telemedicine could allow doctors to perform surgery on a patient from miles away.

July 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Once 5G technology and networks are widespread, the IoT is truly expected to become mainstream as we usher in a new era of the connected world. The technology should benefit virtually every industry, including telecommunications, travel, manufacturing and pro AV. And, according to new research, 5G could open new doors in healthcare to allow doctors […]

Webex Unveils Virtual Background, Blur

Webex hopes to catch up with Zoom, Teams with a virtual background and blur feature to help limit distractions and maintain privacy during video meetings.

July 13, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Most videoconferencing providers like Zoom and Microsoft Teams already allow users to choose a virtual background to keep focus on themselves and now their messy home offices. However, one of the earliest videoconferencing applications, Webex, hasn’t offered that feature until now. Last week, Cisco announced Webex users can choose a preset virtual background or blur […]

Campus Safety Summit Explains How Schools Can Reopen Safely During COVID-19

Campus Safety Online Summit presentations are now available on-demand at no charge for campuses struggling with how to respond to the coronavirus.

July 13, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

COVID-19 has forced every school district and institution of higher education in the United States to make drastic changes to practically every aspect of campus life. Our sister publication’s Campus Safety Online Summit (CSOS), held July 7-8, addressed many of the pressing concerns relating to the reopening of schools. A wide variety of campus decision makers were […]

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Case Western University International Education Management Platform

Case Western Reserve team sought an automated approach to manage the student abroad application & enrollment process -- & found it with Terra Dotta.

July 13, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

With a total of about 5,400 undergraduate and 6,500 graduate and professional students during the 2019-2020 academic year, Case Western Reserve University sends approximately 400 students abroad each year and has 2,200 international students enrolled, as well as 500 registered for Optional Practical Training (OPT). The Tech Decision The university’s homegrown study abroad program was […]

Microsoft: Yes, Videoconferencing Fatigue is Very Real

The science is in: we feel more stressed and overworked when we collaborate remotely when compared to in-person collaboration.

July 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Remember when the world was discovering Microsoft Teams, Zoom, GoToMeeting and other videoconferencing services in March during the beginning of the coronavirus quarantine? For many of us, it was our first time using these apps. We used it to connect to coworkers, clients, family and friends in an attempt to replace the lost in-person connections. […]

AWS Announces General Availability of AWS IoT SiteWise

Amazon Web Services has officially launched AWS IoT SiteWise, a managed service platform for industrial customers that collects data from the plant floor to generate real-time metrics to aid in decision making.

July 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Amazon Web Services has officially launched AWS IoT SiteWise, a managed service platform for industrial customers that collects data from the plant floor to generate real-time metrics to aid in decision making. The service is geared toward industrial companies like manufacturers, energy utilities and food processes who want to use their equipment data to make […]

Week in Review: the Cloud, Security, Teams, etc.

This week, July 6-10, 2020: temperature scanning platforms, contactless technology, evaluating employees, sound masking, and more.

July 10, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Welcome to My TechDecisions Week in Review, where we round up the most important stories you might have missed this week, July 6-10, 2020. Read on to find out what’s happening this week: Features Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Cloud Migration Approach Understanding the product that will overhaul your cloud migration […]

Direct Supply’s At-Risk Human Perimeter System Makes Facility ‘Wander-Proof’

Solution from Direct Supply features video surveillance, intercoms and an at-risk human perimeter system at senior care facility.

July 10, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

In addition to typical security areas such as video surveillance and access controls, unique life-safety solutions must also be employed at senior living facilities. Serving the long-term care industry exclusively, Milwaukee-based Direct Supply is well-versed in those needs, and recently provided an at-risk human perimeter system solution. Selected by Lifespace Communities when it wanted to […]

Microsoft Teams’ New Features Address Meeting Fatigue, Productivity

New Microsoft Teams features utilize artificial intelligence, video filters, live reactions. Plus, they're designe to reduce WFH fatigue, company says.

July 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is again improving the experience on its flagship chat and communications platform Teams with new features that utilize artificial intelligence, video filters, live reactions and more. Jared Spataro, corporate vice president for Microsoft 365, detailed the new releases in a Wednesday blog post. “These features offer three key benefits for people at work and […]

Schneider EcoStruxture Keeps Notre Dame Energy Efficient

Notre Dame University set a goal to cut its carbon footprint in half by 2030, something Schneider EcoStruxture has helped them achieve.

July 9, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The University of Notre Dame will implement Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Building 3.0 into its 95+ buildings in order to meet a goal of cutting its carbon footprint in half by 2030 Schneider Electric, an energy and automation digital solutions provider, announces it is working with the University of Notre Dame, located in Notre Dame, Ind., […]