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Facial Recognition Has a COVID-19 Problem

Cameras designed to identify us by our facial features will be hampered by masks, scarves, bandannas and other face coverings people wear to stop COVID-19.

May 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Facial recognition, as controversial as it can be, was trending up before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world. However, there were many cases in which the technology proved troublesome, causing some areas on the U.S. and other parts of the world to ban the technology for government use. Thanks to COVID-19, facial recognition technology developers […]

Making Your Hands Free Room Fully Automated with AV

With AI and turnkey solutions reducing cost and enhancing end-user experience, fully automated hands free rooms in most meeting spaces are now within reach.

May 21, 2020 Rony Sebok Leave a Comment

Imagine an automated meeting room, whether it be a conference room, lecture hall, or council chambers. Someone walks in. The displays turn on automatically, the lights dim or brighten to the right level, previously configured for the type of meeting you are having. Cameras focus on whoever is speaking, switching seamlessly from presenter to audience […]

X.Labs Fever Screening Device

Feevr is an AI fever screening solution that detects elevated body temperatures and is being used by businesses during the pandemic.

May 20, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Gunshot detection solutions company Shooter Detection Systems has announced its partnership with X.Labs to release Feevr, a fever screening device. SDS will be the premier distributor of X.Labs’ latest innovation called Feevr, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, non-contact thermal imaging technology that is said to detect individuals in a crowd with an elevated temperature, a practice that is […]

CompTIA COVID-19 Survey Finds Tech Firms Anticipate August Return to Normal Business Levels

A majority of IT and tech firms are eyeing a return to some kind of normalcy by August, according to a new survey from IT trade association CompTIA. 

May 20, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many IT and tech companies into tough times, but the majority are eyeing a return to some kind of normalcy by August, according to a new survey from IT trade association CompTIA.  The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted industries and organizations of all shapes and sizes, and none have been completely […]

Here’s the Application to Have Your PPP Loans Forgiven

The U.S. Small Business Administration has published an application to allow businesses to have their PPP loans forgiven.

May 20, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

After passing several rounds of funding options to help small businesses overcome COVID-19 financial challenges, the U.S. Small Business Administration has published an application to allow businesses to have their loans forgiven. The application will allow businesses who were approved for funding from the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to have loans at least partially […]

DSE Launching Webinar Series on Effect of COVID-19 on AV Vertical Markets

Digital Signage Expo webinar series kicks off June 2 with a look at how the coronavirus pandemic will affect higher education digital signage networks.

May 19, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Digital Signage Expo webinar series kicks off June 2 with a look at how the coronavirus pandemic will affect higher education digital signage networks.

How COVID-19 is Changing the Cybersecurity and IT Workforce

The COVID-19 is changing how organizations should recruit, hire and train IT and cybersecurity professionals to help the overburdened workforce.

May 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If you’re an IT or cybersecurity professional, you’ve been very busy over these last few months dealing with a gigantic jump in remote work and the increasing security challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Almost overnight, IT and security staff had to figure out how to help the entire office work from home and […]

IBM Study: 54% Want Permanent Remote Work

According to an IBM survey on how COVID-19 has changed behavior, 54% of U.S. adults want remote work to be their primary way of working.

May 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Parts of the U.S. are beginning to ease restrictions on social distancing as there are signs that the coronavirus is slowing, but that doesn’t mean things will ever go back to the way they were. Time will tell what the world looks like, but we are certain of one thing: remote work is here to […]

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 […]

Hands-Free Door Opening Solution from ASSA ABLOY

Hands-free door opening solution helps reduce skin-to-surface touching, according to access control manufacturer ASSA ABLOY.

May 18, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

ASSA ABLOY introduces hands-free door opening solutions that reduce skin-to-surface touchpoints. Rockwood Hands-Free Arm and Foot Pulls are easy-to-install, cost-effective options for hands-free door operation in new or pre-existing openings in places like entrances, corridors and restrooms, according to the company. They are made of stainless steel and can be installed on wood, metal or […]