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COVID-19 CompTIA

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 […]

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Zoom Down

Zoom Goes Down For Church Service Sunday Morning

The usually reliable Zoom conferencing platform went down Sunday morning for many U.S. and U.K. users logging on for church services.

May 18, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Zoom’s usage has exploded since the coronavirus pandemic forced workers across the world to work remotely, and the platform has largely held up to accommodate that large increase in traffic. That’s why it was a bit of a surprise as the service went down for a significant length of time Sunday, affecting churches and other […]

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Working From Home Burnout

Four Steps to Avoid WFH Burnout

If you and your staff are feeling burnt out from the coronavirus and working from home, there are simple things you can do to stay sharp.

May 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The team at My TechDecisions, Commercial Integrator, CE Pro, Security Sales & Integration, Campus Safety and our other sister brands have been working from home now for two months. To say that I’m sick of working where I like to relax and unwind is an understatement, especially since I don’t really have a dedicated office […]

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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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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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Hanwha Techwin security cameras

Kirkland’s Home Décor Stores Choose Hanwha Techwin Cameras

Over 400 locations outfitted with eight Hanwha Techwin cameras are positioned to capture the entrance, the sales floor and back-of-house operations.

May 11, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Hanwha Techwin cameras have been selected for use at home décor retailer Kirkland’s. With more than 400 locations in 37 states, Kirkland’s is a go-to spot for a broad selection of distinctive merchandise: art, mirrors, candles, lamps, frames, accent rugs, furniture and more. When the retailer evaluated its security solutions, senior management determined they needed […]

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COVID-19 Biometrics Facial Recognition

COVID-19 Could Hurt Adoption of Contact Biometrics, Help Facial Recognition

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a significant pushback on biometric device shipments, but create new opportunities in facial recognition.

May 8, 2020 Robin Hattersley-Gray Leave a Comment

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a significant pushback on biometric device shipments, creating a major revenue drop of $2 billion over the course of 2020, according to global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. At the same, COVID-19 has given rise to new identification and surveillance needs, prompting further investments in biometric artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm […]

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better leader

What the AV and IT Convergence Means for You

AV and IT technology have become increasingly inseperable, and this convergence of the two technologies means technology managers need to work with both AV integrators and MSPs in order to get complete solutions.

May 7, 2020 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

AV and IT technology have become increasingly inseperable, and this convergence of the two technologies means technology managers need to work with both AV integrators and MSPs in order to get complete solutions.

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