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What is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things is going to drastically change the way we live. But what is it?

August 3, 2015 Jonathan Blackwood Leave a Comment

The Internet of Things has been a buzz word in almost every industry across the spectrum for some years now. The overall sentiment is that we are going to connect everything with everything and gather data on all of the things around the world. This does little to alleviate confusion about what IoT actually is. Read on to find out more about what the IoT will look like and how it will affect our lives and our businesses.

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Meeting ADA Compliance for the Hearing Impaired

Despite a rise in hearing loss in children, many schools remain unaware of the ADA requirements for the installation of assistive listening devices.

May 28, 2015 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Many schools and K-12 AV consultants are not aware of ADA requirements for assisitve listening devices. Here’s what you need to know to become ADA compliant and a look at one type of technology that can get you there.

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5 Must-Have Features for Your Next Wi-Fi Solution

There are more wireless devices in schools and more demand for bandwidth than ever before. Here are 5 features you need for a reliable, capacity-rich Wi-Fi network.

May 5, 2015 TD Staff Leave a Comment

ADTRAN’s wireless experts share the top 5 things to incorporate into your next Wi-Fi network. These features ensure your network has the capacity to serve your school’s needs in a reliable and capacity-rich manner.

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Online Testing Center Balances Technology and Human Proctoring

At the University of Utah, a 112-computer subnet was created to enable a controlled setting for online exams.

July 15, 2014 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The University of Utah is advancing online course offerings through the building of its UOnline Center where a 112-computer subnet was created to allow for a controlled testing environment. The Center offers Lenovo ThinkCentre computers mounted beneath the desks with accompanying 19-inch Samsung LED-backlit screens. 22-inch screens are available for ADA compliance. Here, students take proctored online exams on computers that feature anti-cheating technology.

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Adding Twitter to Your Business Emergency Notification Plan

Proactively alert phone and computer users using this popular communication tool.

September 30, 2013 Volha Kislaya Leave a Comment

Twitter is a flexible micro-blogging site that provide the platform for quick communication. Tweets can be sent as SMS texts to a phone, so you don’t have to be connected to the Internet. Many organizations use more than one Twitter feed to ensure that readers find the information they needs. For example, one Twitter feed can be for emergency communication, while another feed can be for those looking for answers to questions or for non-emergency announcements.

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