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How Building Integrators and IoT Will Make Returning to Offices Possible

Building IoT systems and assistance from tech integrators will help building & IT managers figure out space management, occupant well-being, and engagement

September 10, 2020 James Mylett Leave a Comment

Companies and their employees are facing a Hamlet-esque dilemma right now: to go or not to go — to the office — that is the question. While the quantity of people who are either-or varies by survey or poll, most studies show that a majority of workers want a combination of remote and on-premises. For […]

Google Launches Six-Month Career Skills Program

Google's Career Certificates program replaces a four-year college degree and takes aim at career skills for in-demand jobs.

September 9, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Google is taking steps to replace a four-year college degree with six-month certificate programs that teach candidates how to perform in-demand jobs. These courses, which the company is calling Google Career Certificates, “teach foundational skills that can help job-seekers immediately find employment,” according to a recent Inc report. “College degrees are out of reach for many Americans, […]

Ransomware Attack Delays First Day of School in Hartford, Conn.

The first day of school in Hartford, Conn. is delayed after a ransomware attack is affecting several critical systems in the city.

September 8, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With much of the U.S. getting a crash course in remote learning over the last few months, cybercriminals are taking advantage and are taking municipal networks hostage and are banking on getting paid given how critical that technology is right now. That is currently now affecting schools in Hartford, Conn. after a ransomware attack delayed […]

Why Campuses Should Use Contact Tracing MSPs

Colleges should consider hiring a managed service provider to run their contact tracing program for its reduced cost and personnel burdens.

September 4, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

High among the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control is the use of exposure tracing (contact tracing) to ensure that any outbreaks are swiftly managed and further spread of COVID-19 is prevented. But doing so through an MSP presents many benefits for schools in particular. As we’ve seen over the last few months, public-run […]

Report: Iranian Hacking Group Exploiting VPN Vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity experts say a hacking group suspected to be an Iranian state-sponsored entity is selling access to compromised corporate networks.

September 3, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cybersecurity experts say a hacking group suspected to be an Iranian state-sponsored entity is selling access to compromised organization networks. The group, code named Pioneer Kitten, has been active since at least 2017 and is focused on gaining and maintaining access to entities possessing sensitive information of likely intelligence interest to the Iranian government,” cybersecurity […]

Transforming a Living Room Into the Democratic National Convention Control Room

August 26, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Remote work is now the norm for a large chunk of U.S. workers, but how does that translate into event production? Ask the folks who produced the Democratic National Convention last week. Like countless other professionals that job was done remotely or in a makeshift workstation at home. Now, from a single location, try to […]

Google Begins Rollout of Integrated G Suite Experience

Google is rolling out new features in G Suite for desktop and Android users that aim to bring G Suite apps closer together.

August 14, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google is rolling out new features in G Suite for desktop and Android users that aim to bring G Suite apps closer together. The updates aim to feature four distinct apps: Mail, Chat, Rooms and Meet. The new features in the updates appear to be Google’s response to the rise of Microsoft Teams, Slack and […]

TechDecisions Week in Review: August 10-14 2020

This week, August 10-14, 2020: digital signage webinar, improving conferencing problems, news from Slack, Workday, IBM, and more.

August 14, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

This week, August 10-14, 2020: digital signage webinar, improving conferencing problems, news from Slack, Workday, IBM, and more.

ProdataKey Adds Contactless and Multisite Features to Touch Reader, Mobile App

Touch-free feature supports COVID-19 best-practices while multisite support lets app users control doors at more than one location through a single log-in.

August 11, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

ProdataKey announces several updates to its Touch Bluetooth reader and mobile app. Unlike other mobile access control solutions, which require users to unlock and present their phone in place of a fob, ProdataKey’s Touch reader automatically senses encrypted credentials on locked phones carried by users, even when deep inside pockets, bags and purses. The reader’s […]

The Aiphone IX-SOFT PC Software Turns Computers Into Intercoms

The Aiphone solution can be managed remotely by facility managers or by a security operations center, according to the company.

August 10, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Aiphone has introduced the IX Series PC Master Station Software, which is said to facilitate the use of any computer for a feature-rich intercom, with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. The PC-based intercom solution is suited for any customer type, as it fits into everyday scenarios with ease, according to an announcement. The range of use applications spans the […]