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9 Technology Products to Help Combat COVID-19 Spread in the Workplace

A widespread vaccine is still months away, so here are some technology products which can help make workplaces safer & mobile workforces more efficient.

December 16, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

While we’re all feeling uplifted by the fact that a COVID-19 vaccination is on the horizon, businesses are still in need of solutions to help contain the spread before a full vaccine rollout takes place a few months from now. This is especially true as mobile workforces become hybrid, with some returning to the office […]

Two manufacturing companies are teaming up to create AR contact lenses, a project currently in the research & development phase.

December 11, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

Menicon & Mojo Vision have teamed up to create AR contact lenses, which allow wearers to see augmented reality images in the real world. The device features a miniscule display which lets wearers turn their eyes into a screen. The two companies – Mojo, an AR developer, and Menicon, a Japanese contact lens manufacturer – […]

Johnson Controls and Microsoft Announce Integration of OpenBlue Digital Twin and Azure Digital Twins

Microsoft's Azure Digital Twins is the newest Azure platform service integrated into Johnson Controls OpenBlue platform, digitizing building management.

December 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Johnson Controls and Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced a global collaboration to “digitally transform how buildings and spaces are conceived, built and managed.” Microsoft also announced the general availability of Microsoft Azure Digital Twins., As a key partner for Azure Digital Twins, Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue Digital Twin is “a comprehensive platform that will support the entire […]

What IT Leaders Need To Do To Secure Their Remote Workforce

Remote work will continue for some time, as will the inherent cybersecurity issues that come with it. IT leaders need to act now and prepare for the future.

December 8, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Millions of workers have been operating out of their homes since the spring, and many will continue to do so at least part time even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over and officials deem it safe to return to the office. However, that rapid dispersion of the workforce largely didn’t account for cybersecurity, and IT […]

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How Intelligent Automation is Changing Global Business

Intelligent automation is making big waves and has the potential to make the most significant impact on the way organizations operate.

December 3, 2020 Ajay Kaul Leave a Comment

Automation has been used to a certain extent for decades across all industries to maximize efficiency, reduce costs and improve services and solutions. However, within the last few years, intelligent automation has grabbed the attention and interest of the business world. Intelligent automation definition Intelligent automation (IA) is different from other forms of automation, in […]

Platform-Agnostic Systems Are Key To Collaboration Amid Busy Remote Work Tech Market

The collaboration market is becoming crowded with software, so IT leaders now need to invest in platform-agnostic systems as work-from-anywhere continues.

December 1, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

In 2020, the world became intimately familiar with unified communication and collaboration technology that helped organizations transition to remote work as COVID-19 lockdowns forced offices and workplaces to close. With that came several challenges, including keeping remote workers engaged at a level consistent with when everyone was back in the office and making sure these […]

Report: Salesforce Could Acquire Slack

A Salesforce acquisition of Slack would merge the top customer relation management platform with an office collaboration app.

November 30, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Customer relationship management platform Salesforce is reportedly in talks to acquire workplace collaboration platform Slack. According to multiple news reports, the deal – which could be announced as soon as this week – would add to Salesforce’s list of recent acquisitions over the last few years. CNBC reported that the deal could be one of […]

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The Statue of Liberty Museum’s Digital Signage

Three connected theaters in the Statue of Liberty Museum have their own floor-to-ceiling curved screens, one measuring 17’ x 24’ & two measuring 12’ x 20’.

November 30, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Before the Statue of Liberty Museum was built, there had been no new construction on Liberty Island in over forty years. The museum could welcome up to 25,000 visitors a day and its first experience, an awe-inspiring short film, needed a theater with digital signage that would deliver an immersive, engaging experience visitors would remember […]

Audio solutions company Shure has acquired Stem Audio, which specializes in audio conferencing speakers, microphones and other devices.

November 23, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Shure has acquired California-based Midas Technology, Inc., also known as Stem Audio, which specializes in providing a suite of products including table, ceiling and wall microphones as well as loudspeakers, control interfaces and hubs. This acquisition also includes Midas’ Phoenix Audio Technologies brand. With the acquisition of Stem Audio, Shure “will be able to further […]

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Employees — Not Real Estate — Are the Main Benefit of Remote Work, Expert Says

The ability to tap into a global talent pool outweighs real estate savings when it comes to remote work, says a Harvard professor.

November 20, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Embracing remote work can bring with it several advantages, like the ability to hire globally and reduced real estate expenses. However, some companies are making the decision to shift to permanent remote work for the wrong reasons, according to a Harvard Business School professor and remote work expert. Prithwiraj Choudhury, a remote work expert who […]