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Lifesize Kaptivo

Lifesize Acquires Kaptivo for Digital Whiteboarding Enhancements

Conferencing provider Lifesize has acquired digital collaboration firm Kaptivo in a bid to expand Lifesize’s platform with more whiteboarding abilities.

August 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Conferencing provider Lifesize has acquired digital collaboration firm Kaptivo in a bid to expand Lifesize’s cloud-based unified communications and collaboration portfolio. Lifesize aims to make use of Kaptivo’s expertise in computer vision, image processing and artificial intelligence for visual collaboration to bring digital whiteboarding to Lifesize’s portfolio. Kaptivo’s whiteboarding solution pairs advanced image processing software […]

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Facebook Portal

Zoom, BlueJeans, GoToMeeting, Webex Come to Facebook Portal

Facebook is bringing several videoconferencing platforms to its Portal device to complement the company’s collaboration tool Workplace.

August 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Facebook is bringing several videoconferencing platforms to its Portal device to complement the company’s collaboration tool Workplace. Those videoconferencing providers are Zoom, BlueJeans, GoToMeeting and Webex, the company said in a news release. Those apps will be available on Portal next month. “Whether you’re meeting one-on-one with a colleague or joining up to 1,000 participants,* […]

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Zoom Smart Display

Zoom Expands Zoom for Home to Popular Smart Displays

Zoom is taking its Zoom for Home solutions a step further by expanding to smart displays from Amazon, Facebook and Google.

August 19, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With many workers still doing their job our of their homes, Zoom recently released its Zoom for Home offerings that include dedicated Zoom devices via DTEN. Now, Zoom is taking that a step further by expanding to smart displays like the Amazon Echo Show, Portal from Facebook and the Google Nest Hub Max. Zoom’s play […]

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How IT Can Decrease Desktop Monitor Pain Points

August 19, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

We know IT managers and administrators like yourself have been busier than ever as more and more companies convert their short term remote working solution into a way of life. What was once a stopgap for a situation none of us were prepared for, has now become the new norm of the workforce. This means […]

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G Suite

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 […]

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Slack Announces Improved Security Features

Slack's new security features are a response to the increasing cybersecurity threats that are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 13, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Slack is upgrading the communication and collaboration app’s security features including Slack Connect, a new feature that the company says will allow for faster communication, stronger relationships and improved security. Slack Connect, which the company calls “a more secure and productive way for organizations to communicate wit each other,” gives admins the ability to maintain […]

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VoIP ROI business case

The Business Case for VoIP

Legacy business phone systems won't do you any good if your employees aren't in the office. Consider migrating to VoIP for flexible and easy communication.

August 11, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

With remote and hybrid work now a part of normal life, your organization needs technology that will allow your employees to connect with one another and your customers regardless of where they are. If your primary means of communication is still a legacy business telephone system, you were probably scrambling to adapt at the start […]

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Salesforce Einstein GPT

Salesforce, CVS Health Partner on COVID-19 Tech Response

Salesforce is teaming up with CVS Heath to help organizations return to work safely and responsibly amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Salesforce is teaming up with CVS Heath to help organizations return to work safely and responsibly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies on Monday announced a strategic partnership that will allow customers to use each company’s COVID-19 return solutions for both office campuses and educational campuses. The offering combines Salesforce’s Work.com workplace management suite and […]

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