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Report: Cybercriminals Targeting the Cloud

As more organizations migrate to the cloud, cybercriminals and bad actors are following that trend and are targeting the cloud more frequently.

July 6, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As more organizations migrate to the cloud, cybercriminals and bad actors are following that trend and are targeting the cloud more frequently, according to a new report. And, the increased adoption of cloud services during the COVID-19 pandemic could be playing a role, says a joint report from DNS security firm EfficientIP and International Data […]

Google Meet’s New Features Put it on Par with Teams, Zoom

Google Meet is launching a series of new features that aim to make the platform more competitive with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other video calling apps.

July 2, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google Meet is launching a series of new features that aim to make the platform more competitive to Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other videoconferencing and collaboration solutions. The new features come as videoconferencing platforms enjoy a surge in use due to the rise of remote work amid the coronavirus pandemic. The company says the platform’s […]

With E-Learning Platforms, School Districts are Building the Foundation for Better Outcomes

A broad overview of how e-learning platforms are changing school districts and helping to achieve better educational outcomes.

July 2, 2020 Jeremy Dolby Leave a Comment

When Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered schools closed throughout the state in response to the coronavirus pandemic, sending home millions of students to learn remotely, Cicero School District 99 was ready. The K-8 district of 14,000 students, southwest of Chicago, was already five years into its mission, driven by Superintendent Rudy Hernandez, of changing the […]

CompTIA COVID-19 Survey: Tech Firms Growing More Optimistic

Technology providers are reporting a more optimistic business climate than just a few months ago, according to a new CompTIA survey.

June 29, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The technology business climate is showing signs of stabilizing, according to IT industry trade group CompTIA. Customer interest in cybersecurity, cloud computing and other areas could be an indicator of a business environment that is stabilizing in the wake of COVID-19, as 84% of tech firms are receiving new customer inquiries, which is up from […]

Microsoft Warns Against Advanced Server Takeover Attacks

Microsoft is warning users of increasing attacks on Exchange servers after picking up on a trend of advanced server compromise attacks in April.

June 25, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is warning users of increasing attacks on Exchange servers after picking up on a trend of advanced server compromise attacks in April. The company is urging users and organizations to apply the latest security patches, keep antivirus and cybersecurity software enabled, review roles and groups to ensure no unauthorized accounts have been added or […]

ELK AT&T LTE IP/Cellular Alarm Communicator Provides Full Data Reporting to Central Stations

ELK-C1M1 LTE AT&T LTE IP/Cellular Alarm Communicator supports areas covered by AT&T LTE and is available through ELK authorized distributors.

June 25, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

ELK has released a new version of the C1M1 dual path LTE IP/Cellular Alarm Communicator. The ELK-C1M1LTEA supports areas covered by the AT&T LTE cellular network. Using both IP and cellular pathways, the company’s C1M1 Alarm Communicators are said to provide reliable, full data reporting to central stations. Eliminating dial capture, data bus decoding and Cloud […]

Unified Communications Will Fundamentally Transform Your Organization’s Communication

Unified communications can help your organization communicate and collaborate real time in a secure cloud-based environment.

June 24, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As more and more organizations migrate their data from on-premises client servers to the cloud, end users are discovering the benefits of having their communications tools, platforms and applications under one unified roof. That of course is unified communications, a collection of technology solutions that organizations implement to creates an environment for seamless and secure […]

AWS Says it Mitigated Largest Ever DDoS Attack in February

Amazon Web Services said it stopped a massive mid-February DDoS attack which some are calling the largest ever recorded DDoS attack.

June 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Amazon Web Services said it stopped a massive mid-February DDoS attack, the largest ever recorded, according to some media reports. In a Q1 AWS Shield threat landscape report, the company disclosed web attacks that were prevented and mitigated by AWS Shield, Amazon’s cybersecurity service. The targeted customer wasn’t identified in the report, but AWS said […]

Do New Commercial Technologies Measure Up?

Advanced measurement solutions are enabling new technologies to transform markets. Let's examine 5G, power mgmt., and AI to see how & where they'll excel.

June 18, 2020 Jay Alexander Leave a Comment

The world today is on the cusp of amazing innovations made possible by new commercial technologies. 5G communications, advanced batteries, power management systems, and sophisticated software including various forms of artificial intelligence will enable virtual and augmented reality, self-driving vehicles, remote surgery, smart factories and cities, and other innovations yet to be conceived. To get […]

Poly Devices First to Receive Zoom Room Certification

Communication device maker Poly says its video bars and videoconferencing system are the first Zoom Rooms Appliances to receive Zoom certification.

June 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Communications and collaborations device manufacturer Poly says its video bars and videoconferencing system are the first Zoom Rooms Appliances to receive Zoom certification. In a press release, Poly announced its Studio X30 and Studio x50 video bars along with the G7500 video conferencing system are the first Zoom Rooms Appliances to be certified by the […]