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Facebook Messenger Rooms

Facebook Rolls Out Videoconferencing Service Messenger Rooms

Facebook has started rolling out Messenger Rooms, its consumer-based answer to Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx, GoToMeeting and Microsoft Teams.

May 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Facebook has started rolling out Messenger Rooms, its consumer-based answer to Zoom, Meet, WebEx, GoToMeeting and Teams. The free service lets users create a room to host joinable video calls with up to 50 people and no time limit, which rivals some competitors and their free versions of videoconferencing and unified communications platforms. Read Next: […]

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racist zoombombs

Virtual Commencement Disrupted by Racist Zoombombs

The Oklahoma City University’s virtual commencement was interrupted by racist zoombombs, or hacks on the event's platform.

May 14, 2020 Robin Hattersley-Gray Leave a Comment

Oklahoma City University held a virtual commencement recently that was hijacked by “Zoombombs” that let hackers disrupt the event with racial slurs and a swastika. The online event was intended to give the school’s approximately 650 graduates some semblance of the pomp and circumstance they missed because the in-person commencement ceremony was cancelled due to […]

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NewsGuard Microsoft Edge

NewsGuard, Now Free on Microsoft Edge, Can Help You Make Informed Decisions

News credibility rating service NewsGuard is now free for Microsoft Edge users as tech industry fights misinformation on COVID-19.

May 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Let’s face it: news and information in the age of the coronavirus is coming quickly. Every day, there are more numbers, stats, data, allegations and controversies centering around the pandemic from countless sources. In these times, business leaders should rely only on qualified and trusted sources to help them make informed decisions about the future […]

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access control technology

Biometrics: The Future of Access Control

Combining physical and logical access control technology delivers a higher level of security, granting companies the ability to limit and monitor access.

May 14, 2020 Jeffrey E. Barnhart Leave a Comment

For much of history, identification systems have relied on face-to-face interactions and physical documents and processes. But digital technologies are transforming how identity is authenticated around the globe. In an era of growing security concerns, governments, corporations and property managers must elevate the importance of a trusted identity while balancing the demand for convenient and […]

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work from home technology needs, home office products, remote work products

How IT Can Ensure Collaboration for Remote Work

TechDecisions spoke with Prasad Ramakrishnan, CIO of Freshworks, to learn more about the role of IT departments in fostering collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

May 13, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

TechDecisions spoke with Prasad Ramakrishnan, CIO of Freshworks, to learn more about the role of IT departments in fostering collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Cybersecurity Consolidation, cyber readiness

Report: Cyber Criminals Are Forging Zoom, Teams, Meet Domains

According to Check Point Research, cybercriminals are forging domains for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack and Google Meet to conduct phishing attacks.

May 13, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Hackers are continuing to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic and find new ways to steal our information and compromise organizational networks. According to Check Point Research, cybercriminals are meeting end users where they are, and these days that is on videoconferencing and collaboration platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack and Google Meet. Hackers are […]

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Azure AWS

Secure IoT Platforms Tech Installers Recommend

Truly secure IoT platforms can be hard to identify. Here are some tips for tech decision-makers, along with installer-improved platform recommendations.

May 13, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Internet of Things (IoT) security is a top concern among any tech decision-maker tasked with choosing a platform to solve any need. While most tech managers believe IoT will become the new standard, there are a number of risks to consider when choosing secure IoT platforms. The most detrimental issue with many IoT devices is […]

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LinkedIn VIrtual Events

LinkedIn’s Virtual Events Can Help You Stay Connected To Your Professional Community

LinkedIn has announced a new virtual events solution that enables organizations to stay connected with their communities and meet customer during COVID-19.

May 12, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

If your organization is at all successful, there’s a very good chance you have a solid presence on LinkedIn and are adept at using the platform to make connections with potential clients, customers and partners. Now, the platform is upping its game to help make up for the lost in-person connections due to COVID-19’s effect […]

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2020 IT Spending

IDC: 2020 IT Spending Expected to Decline 5%; Cloud Spending Increases

Worldwide IT spending in 2020 is now expected to decline more than 5% due to the economic impact of COVID-19, but cloud spending is expected increase.

May 12, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Worldwide IT spending is now expected to decline more than 5% due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but cloud spending is expected increase as organizations continue to fund and accelerate their cloud deployments to hep control costs, according to research firm IDC. The firm issued the updated findings last week that predicted […]

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