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Finding Integrators Who Understand Work from Home Technology Needs

With work from home technology needs evolving by the month, IT directors need to choose tech installers who have kept up with the times.

December 17, 2020 Scott Normand Leave a Comment

The economy-shaking events of 2020 have forced business owners around the country to constantly adapt to shifting local health guidance, major changes in consumer behavior and spending, and an uncertain timeline for a return to ‘normal’ business operations. Work from home technology needs have stolen the spotlight, and will likely continue to do so until a […]

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QSC Microsoft Teams Rooms

QSC, Microsoft Partner On Teams Room Solution Package

QSC has announced a new room solution package for Microsoft Teams that includes all necessary hardware certified for Teams.

December 16, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

QSC today announced new QSC Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams, which deliver “all AV elements of the room including compute, audio, video and room control in a package certified for Teams and geared for IT departments to scale Teams Rooms deployments,” according to the joint announcement. As part of this offering, QSC is also announcing […]

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hotel audio, JBL

The Massive Parklane Hotel Audio Sytem

Over 2,000 indoor & outdoor JBL loudspeakers and subwoofers were installed in this large and comprehensive luxury hotel audio system.

December 14, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Parklane Hotel is a luxury resort that features luxury accommodations, from lifestyle suites to private villas. Formerly Le Meridien Hotel, the building was purchased in 2015 by Marriott, who commissioned a complete overhaul of all communications and A/V technology. The Tech Decision Parklane Hotel hired ALA Equipment Company to renovate key facilities in the hotel, […]

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Crestron 70 Series Scheduling Panels Microsoft Teams

Crestron, Microsoft Introduce Teams Rooms Scheduling Panels

In collaboration with Microsoft, Crestron has released its new 70 Series Scheduling Panels that are integrated with Microsoft Teams Rooms.

December 8, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Crestron, in collaboration with Microsoft, has released a new series of scheduling panels integrated with Microsoft Teams designed to help organizations reimagine the workplace and manage meeting spaces more efficiently. The new Crestron 70 Series Scheduling Panels, built on the company’s recently launched 70 Series products, provide in-office employees the ability to manage and monitor […]

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Microsoft Cortana File Skill

Microsoft Previews Cortana Feature That Helps You Find Files

Microsoft''s Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270 includes a new Cortana feature that lets users ask the AI assistant for help locating a file.

December 7, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft has released its Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20270 for Windows Insiders, which includes a new Cortana feature that lets users ask the virtual assistant for help locating a file. According to Microsoft’s Windows Insider blog, the company is testing the Cortana File Skill feature that allows users to use Cortana on PCs to […]

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Microsoft Teams calling

Microsoft Teams Introduces New Calling Features

Microsoft is introducing new calling features for Teams highlighted by a new calling interface and the ability to transfer calls between mobile and desktop.

December 2, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is introducing new calling features for Teams highlighted by a new calling interface and the ability to transfer calls between mobile and desktop. In a blog post, the company describes several new features designed to support the work-from-anywhere environment brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and create powerful and streamlined calling experiences, including an […]

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Mattermost Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Ends Teams Support For Internet Explorer 11

The Microsoft Teams web app no longer supports Internet Explorer 11 as the company pivots to Microsoft Edge and begins to sunset legacy solutions. 

December 1, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The Microsoft Teams web app no longer supports Internet Explorer 11 as the company pivots to Microsoft Edge and begins to sunset legacy solutions. The company announced in August that Microsoft Teams, its flagship unified communications and collaboration platform that has exploded in popularity largely due to pandemic-induced remote work, would no longer support IE […]

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Google Assistant

Google Brings Microsoft Office Editing to iOS

Google is reducing the need to convert files and is making it possible to edit Microsoft Office files when users of Google Workspace are on an iOS device.

November 25, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google is making it possible to edit Microsoft Office files when users of Google Workspace are on an iOS device, the company announced Tuesday. This brings the collaborative and assistive features in Google Workplace to Microsoft Office files when using iOS devices like MacBooks, iPads and iPhones. The feature is already available on the web […]

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social distancing apps, contactless payment options

Social Distancing Apps and Contactless Payment Options Increase Customer Engagment, Study Says

Most shoppers are concerned with social exposure in stores and express a strong preference for contactless payment options, study shows.

November 24, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Zebra Technologies has released the results of its 13th annual Global Shopper Study, which finds that customers prefer contactless payment options. The survey is billed as the industry’s only market tracker that analyzes the attitudinal behavior of shoppers, retail associates and retail executives and examines the retail and technology trends impacting shoppers’ purchasing behavior, both in-store and […]

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