Why are conference calls still so complicated? Today, businesses have massive collaboration tools at their disposal with on-demand multi-user data access and transfers – so why does calling into a meeting still involve patchy connections, frustrating hold times, low user caps, and limited remote access? It’s time for businesses to…
As technology advances, so can the tools to help students succeed. Video conferencing and Interactive Television (ITV) learning provides teachers and students with unique opportunities by enhancing and expanding access to education. Here are some great ways that video conferencing is benefitting 25% of students in the U.S. today. 1….
It’s been several years since police body cameras started seeing widespread usage. Now, it’s time to look at the data to see what we know so far about how agencies are using these devices and whether they are providing the benefits we were expecting. What Does Police Body Camera Footage…
One of the most overlooked topics in IT today is the need for network segmentation. Here’s what firms should know about this important topic and how it can help them make significant improvements in security. What Is Network Segmentation? Network segmentation is essentially the practice of splitting up larger networks…
Keeping data backups is one of the most vital responsibilities in business today. Data backups have rapidly progressed from a suggestion to a necessity as cybercrime has skyrocketed, causing billions of dollars in damages from compromising business data. Data Backups and Why Firms Need a Data Backup Policy In 2019,…
Once, E-rate’s purpose was to help schools and libraries have access to the internet. Now, thankfully, access to the internet isn’t the biggest concern, but good network security and networks that can handle high volumes of traffic take priority as culture and technology have changed. What is E-rate’s New Focus?…
Many companies have limped along with Windows 7 during its extended support cycle for reasons ranging from downtime to financial concerns. But Microsoft is ending Windows 7 extended support in less than a year. What can these companies do to manage this change? Still Running Windows 7? Windows 7 hasn’t…
The explosive growth that has graced the IT industry has also created a vast array of new complications for businesses that can be expensive to handle in house. The sheer number of devices across office environments alone are astounding and require well-coordinated efforts to keep everything running at optimum levels….
Any company looking to reduce costs and increase profit should start by looking at workplace crime. It is estimated that workplace crime costs businesses more than $50 billion each year. Of those crimes, 68% were committed against small and mid-sized businesses. Crime can impact businesses in many ways. It is…
The world is changing rapidly. Cloud connectivity has brought greater access to technology and information. Social media has become a critical part of how we communicate and collaborate. Apps and software can automate and improve almost every aspect of our lives. It’s a changing world, but education has struggled to…