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My TechDecisions Podcast – Episode 5, Holden Payne of Sundance Institute

Host Jonathan Blackwood speaks with Holden Payne of Sundance Institute about how Sundance Film Festival uses videoconferencing to bring in remote filmmakers to speak with audiences.

April 1, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

In the fifth episode of MyTechDecisions Podcast, host and TD Managing Editor Jonathan Blackwood speaks with Holden Payne, the Technical Director of Exhibition and Production for Sundance Institute. Topics include how Sundance Institute utilizes videoconferencing during the annual Sundance Film Festival. Each year the Sundance Film Festival showcases films from directors around the world. However, not all of them can […]

Going Mobile Creates Confident Learners

Everything from dating to food delivery has moved to mobile, and learning can benefit from the same mobile experiences as other industries.

March 27, 2017 George Moore Leave a Comment

From dating apps and social experiences, to food delivery services and procuring transportation options, there is no question that smartphones have become intertwined in nearly all aspects of our lives. Mobile devices have provided convenience and access to virtually all we do, engaging users in content around the clock. When applied strategically to the learning […]

7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Digital Portfolio System

A Director of Innovation and Digital Learning shares how his district chose an e-portfolio platform and uses it to inspire reflective learning.

March 23, 2017 Carl Hooker Leave a Comment

The other day I got on Facebook to catch up with some family and friends when all the sudden, I saw a picture I posted from 2009 with my then 1-year-old daughter from our trip to Hawaii. I looked a little less gray, with a little more hair, and I remember the stress I felt […]

Post Production Upgraded at Chainsaw in Hollywood

March 17, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Based in the heart of Hollywood, Chainsaw is a post-production haven for nearly every type of project that comes out of the feature film and television industries. The company offers offline editorial, editorial finishing, and color grading services for studios and producers. Acclaimed dramas like Game of Thrones, reality series such as America’s Got Talent, […]

The Growing Importance of IT in Healthcare

Many industries have seen a rapid technology takeover in recent years, but healthcare has been a bit slower to jump on board.

March 9, 2017 Chris Byers Leave a Comment

Healthcare technology adoption is on the rise, but many providers have reached a critical juncture at which they must begin implementing healthcare IT or be left behind. Healthcare technology gives care providers the ability to streamline processes and offer personalized care with more efficiency. The intersection of healthcare and IT is transforming the quality of […]

Two Examples of How Cisco is Bringing IoT Connectivity to Buildings

The Sinclair Hotel and Aliq InTec highlight how Cisco’s new Catalyst Digital Building Series switch is allowing buildings to turn Internet of Things dreams into reality.

March 8, 2017 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

The AV/IT convergence is no more apparent than in a smart building. Internet of Things (IoT) promises to bring together the physical world of AV technology and the digital world of IT services like never before. Systems will be so intertwined that the one will not be able to exist without the other. Users will […]

Interview: George Dotterer of NetRef Talks Student Internet Usage

George Dotterer, CEO and Co-Founder of NetRef, speaks about the why he created NetRef and how it can help educational institutions.

March 7, 2017 TD Staff Leave a Comment

TechDecisions spoke with George Dotterer, CEO and Co-Founder of NetRef, about what the company’s internet access and management solution can do for teachers, students and educational institutions. How and why was NetRef created? The idea for NetRef came about after hearing the challenges of incorporating devices in the classroom from friends and family of ours […]

How Collaboration is Changing Everything from Football to Makerspaces

Digital real time collaboration is a game changer for colleges on and off the field.

March 2, 2017 Brady O. Bruce Leave a Comment

College football is one of the most watched, biggest money-making sports in the US, second only to NFL football. This year, NCAA college football is experimenting with collaborative replay review, which promises more accurate officiating and response to call challenges. In a high-stakes 12-game season where every call and yard count, the potential for increased […]

Fenway Park Installs Video Board to Help Fans Figure Out Public Transportation

Real-time information helps Red Sox Fans find their way home after TransitScreen and Orange Barrel Media partner to create a new video board.

February 28, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The Boston Red Sox have been entrenched in the offseason for about two months now, but their fans are excited about a big new addition that will change the gameday experience. No, we’re not talking about Chris Sale, the ace left-handed pitcher the Sox acquired from the Chicago White Sox at the Winter Meetings. This […]

How to Build the Perfect Network From the Outside In

Network experts walk tech managers through the process of how to better understand the benefits and bones of building a network, and how to keep it running in tip-top shape.

February 21, 2017 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

Within the digital ecosystem of a corporation or educational institution, a network is the nucleus. However, for institutions that are looking to upgrade, or corporations that are just starting out, implementing a network can be an uphill climb – unless tech managers look for help in the right places. Understanding What a Network Can Do […]