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IT Infrastructure’s Role in Supporting Senior Care

A strong network can power solutions that prevent illness, streamline care and improve quality of life for senior citizens.

By Ginna Baik
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April 1, 2020
Digital Workspace, Networking

Many health risks facing older adults are simple problems with complex solutions. These health risks have only been amplified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Falls are a great example of this. Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. While falls aren’t entirely preventable, senior living and care communities can lower the risk in a number of ways. One way is the adoption of smart home solutions that make it easier for seniors to navigate their environments.

Explore smart home solutions and learn three more ways that a robust IT infrastructure is integral to supporting senior care.

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Video Meeting Etiquette: 5 Rules for Demonstrating Professionalism During Remote Work

These guidelines will put you in the best professional light for your conference calls.

By Nathan Coutinho
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March 10, 2020
Digital Workspace

We are increasingly moving to a video-first culture. Refraining from video on a conference call is no longer an option, as in some cases, it is considered rude or unprofessional to not use the video feature when you’ve accepted a video-supported meeting.

Close to 90 percent of my meetings are video-based. That’s because I rarely get a call anymore — everyone seems to communicate via email, Microsoft Teams or videoconference. But not every work culture has fully adopted video, which means it’s important to understand these five rules of the road.

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Get the Most Out of Huddle Spaces

Effective video collaboration technology helps users to conduct business as usual – even if they’re continents apart.

By Paul Canalori
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December 2, 2019
Digital Workspace, Services

Recently, I helped set up a demonstration of a video collaboration huddle space at an East Coast law firm. My partner and I expected the lawyers to use the equipment for a couple of minutes to test it out with their colleagues in another office, but two minutes stretched into five, and five stretched into 25. As the call went on, steady voices rose to angry shouts. However, when the legal team emerged from the room, one of the managing partners looked at us and said, “Please move forward with the project.” Then he walked away.

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How to Kill a Video Collaboration Pilot

Keep away from these easily avoidable mistakes to ensure that your video project won’t just survive — it will thrive.

By Mike Clinton
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October 18, 2019
Digital Workspace, Software

Most organizations that invest in a new video collaboration system are looking for a way to connect teams in different offices, enable remote work and bring a level of personalization and collaboration to their users that simply isn’t possible with voice-only communication. But if you’re interested in not achieving any of those benefits, then this…

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3 Reasons Why Videoconferencing Solutions for Huddle Rooms Deliver Success

More organizations are embracing small spaces to enable collaboration.

By Brian Dunat
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August 12, 2019
Digital Workspace

Some users find large videoconferencing rooms a bit intimidating. These rooms may feature sophisticated displays and powerful cameras but may not be simple of use. Frequently, if users only need to have a one-on-one session rather than a larger meeting, they’ll opt to make a phone call from their desk instead. This stage fright is…

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Drive Adoption of Your Collaboration Solutions by Tracking These 3 Metrics

To get the most out of collaboration platforms such as Cisco Webex, measure how the tools are being used — and how well they’re performing.

By Patrick Nowicki
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July 3, 2019
Digital Workspace, Software

It’s easy to take collaboration tools for granted. They’ve evolved gradually over time, adding a feature here and upgrading a user experience there. Now, platforms such as Cisco Webex allow users from around the world to collaborate via HD video, screen sharing, voice and chat. They really are incredible tools that allow for a level…

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