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Look to Laser, Not Lamp Projectors, to Cut the Costs of Meetings

Laser projectors pose many benefits towards driving more engaged, creative presentations and eliminating the steep hidden costs of lamp replacement.

September 17, 2020 Bob Wudeck Leave a Comment

This year marks the 60th anniversary of laser technology. According to the Science and Entertainment Exchange, Theodore Maiman was the first scientist to create the first laser light beam using a ruby and some theories from Einstein. Today, laser technology isn’t the work of science fiction. It brings to bear many constructive uses, including as […]

Now Is the Time to be Vigilant Amidst Increasing Cyber Attacks

As the COVID-19 pandemic and political turmoil lead to increasing cyber attacks, organizations and end users should take extra precaution.

September 15, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

While remote work and working from home are convenient and just a way of life these days, the trend is opening the door to cyber attackers, nation states and part-time hackers to take advantage of the hysteria and cast a wide net in a bid to compromise our networks. Across the board, companies are reporting […]

ISE 2021 Postponed Due to Lingering Coronavirus Concerns

ISE 2021, slated for Feb. 2-5 at the Fira de Barcelona, has been postponed amidst a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across Europe.

September 15, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

You’ll have to wait a little bit longer for Integrated Systems Europe to make its Barcelona, Spain, debut. ISE 2021, slated for Feb. 2-5 at the Fira de Barcelona, has been postponed amidst a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across Europe. ISE, the world’s largest pro AV show, has been postponed to June […]

Remote, Hybrid Learning Make Schools Huge Targets for Cyber Attacks

Remote and hybrid learning and new technologies are making schools everywhere a prime target for ransomware and other cyber attacks.

September 10, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

As schools begin to reopen and are increasingly reliant on new technologies, cybercriminals are taking note and are targeting those critical systems with the hopes of a large ransom. That’s exacerbated with some of the country’s largest school districts starting the year fully online, while most others are offering a hybrid model in which half […]

Yubico Releases YubiKey 5C NFC Security Key

Yubico has launched the YubiKey 5C NFCwhat, the first mutli-protocol security key designed with both near-field communication and USB-C connections.

September 9, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Authentication security key maker Yubico has launched what it says is the world’s first mutli-protocol security key with smart card support designed with both near-field communication and USB-C connections. The key is called the YubiKey 5C NFC and is available to purchase for $55. The company cited a dramatic increase in the rate of cyber […]

‘Pandemic Perks’ We Couldn’t Have Imagined Before the Crisis

Some employers are offering new-fangled pandemic perks to employees to keep their spirits up. These are some of the most interesting we've seen.

September 8, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

While many businesses save money on employee travel and office needs, their employees’ mental health has taken a hard hit during the pandemic. To make up for that, some business managers are offering ‘pandemic perks’ to show their workers they care. An Inc.com piece recently wrote that businesses are rethinking their benefits packages to provide […]

Massive LED Displays are Replacing Green Screens in Film Industry

Massive LED displays are replacing green screens and helping film and TV production crews reduce travel amid the coronavirus pandemic.

September 4, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. film industry is struggling to maintain its production schedule with travel now a taboo and social distancing requiring fewer people to be on set. However, crews will no longer need to travel thanks to the advancement of LED technology. According to a new CNBC article, massive LED installations […]

How a School Web Filtering Solution Lead to Better Remote Learning

School web filtering solutions used to be pretty hotly debated, but we're seeing now how it can help achieve better remote learning.

September 3, 2020 Justin Reilly Leave a Comment

In 1999, Congress created the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to address concerns about student internet access to information that is obscene, contains pornography or content that is seen as harmful to minors. Schools and libraries in the U.S. must certify they comply with CIPA by implementing a school web filter and enacting an internet […]

The Importance of Developing a Training Program for New Technology

IT managers always want the highest possible user adoption for new technology. That won’t happen without the proper training in place.

August 27, 2020 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

When an IT manager implements a new technology project, there are a few fantasies of user adoption that runs through his or her head. Sometimes we’re doing it on behalf of upper management. We never wanted to adopt this technology in the first place, and we believe that none of the end user employees in […]

Transforming a Living Room Into the Democratic National Convention Control Room

August 26, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Remote work is now the norm for a large chunk of U.S. workers, but how does that translate into event production? Ask the folks who produced the Democratic National Convention last week. Like countless other professionals that job was done remotely or in a makeshift workstation at home. Now, from a single location, try to […]