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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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coders, software programmers, motivating

A 1,000-Foot-View of Coding from Someone Who Studied Hundreds of Software Programmers

Think you know coders and what motivates them? A panel from Red Hat Summit 2020 centered around someone who's interviewed hundreds of software programmers.

May 6, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

“The average person has no idea how software is made,” Clive Thompson, tech journalist, told Saron Yitbarek, founder of the CodeNewbie podcast, at the virtual Red Hat Summit 2020. Never mind the people behind the code. So Thompson interviewed a wide swath of software programmers — from Facebook & Google devs, to the people developing Javascript login pages […]

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Zoom Installers, Trend Micro, Zoom Installers Hack

Hackers Are Using Zoom Installers to Mine Cryptocurrency, Report Says

Hackers are taking notice of the demand for meeting platforms and are leveraging Zoom installers to spread a cryptocurrency miner, Trend Micro says.

May 4, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Hackers are finding all sorts of ways to compromise our systems while we work remotely, and much of that activity is coming through applications currently in demand, like videoconferencing and collaboration platforms. Zoom has become one of the more popular platforms and hackers are taking notice — including leveraging Zoom installers to spread a cryptocurrency […]

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Atmos immersive audio

Marcus Theaters’ Atmos Immersive Audio System

Dolby Atmos immersive audio system provides wide, even coverage at movie theater, eliminating volume buildup created by traditional rear surround arrays.

May 4, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Movie Tavern by Marcus is a premium theater concept offering restaurant-style dining and in-seat service for moviegoers — which now features a Dolby Atmos immersive audio experience. The Tech Decision At the new location in the Brookfield Square shopping center, guests can enjoy dinner and a movie in the premium UltraScreen DLX theater with Dolby […]

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My TechDecisions Podcast Episode 82: Turning a Convention Center into a Hospital in Two Weeks

Samantha Carfagnini of AVANT Communications and Kendra Karczewski of Stratosphere Networks join the podcast to talk about transforming a Chicago convention center into a makeshift hospital to treat coronavirus patients.

May 1, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Samantha Carfagnini of AVANT Communications and Kendra Karczewski of Stratosphere Networks join the podcast to talk about transforming a Chicago convention center into a makeshift hospital to treat coronavirus patients.

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COVID-19 relief

Inside Microsoft’s, Verizon’s, and Ford Motors’ COVID-19 Relief Efforts

These three organizations have instituted COVID-19 relief efforts which take advantage of their unique technological infrastructures.

April 29, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

At the recent Red Hat Summit Virtual Experience, Red Hat’s President and CEO Paul Cormier interviewed representatives from three recognizable technology (and automotive) brands which have used technology to assist in COVID-19 relief efforts. Let’s examine each of those conversations more thoroughly to learn more about these efforts. Microsoft Coronavirus relief efforts Scott Guthrie, Executive […]

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