As most governments look to re-open business in an effort to revitalize economies and bring people who have been furloughed or laid off during the COVID-19 crisis back to work, questions continue to mount as to whether it’s really safe for people to return to work environments without starting a second wave of the outbreak. […]
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The research and development progress on a new contact-tracing protocol for COVID-19 prevention highlights the growing importance of technology in fighting the pandemic. Research institutes Inria and Fraunhofer shared details this week of their work on the ROBust and privacy-presERving proximity Tracing protocol (ROBERT), which would be available to the French and German governments in […]
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A new COVID-19 Remote Early Warning System (CREW) that incorporates technologies like wearable IoT, cloud-based servers and a wearable digital thermometer sensor is showing encouraging results. The system is designed to enable early detection of coronavirus symptoms. The CREW project is being developed by the College of Medicine and Health at University College Cork (UCC) […]
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Telebroad is a Licensed Telephone Company and Registered Public Utility in many states since 2006 has been providing direct phone services to many schools, institutions and businesses. Since the Pandemic-related lockdown, they have been offering an adaptation of their services to serve the learning needs for those who do not have access to online services but […]
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The antibody therapy is now being tested as a way to prevent acute respiratory distress in COVID-19 patients. An anti-inflammatory drug developed at Scripps Research 25 years ago is now being tested as a way to prevent acute respiratory distress in patients with COVID-19, the pandemic disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The drug, a […]
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OPEN LETTER Honorable Governor Polis, Regarding your recent Executive Order allowing Offices to open Monday, May 4th at 50% capacity: It’s Still Dangerous to Re-Open Non-Essential Business as Buildings Can Get Sick and Spread Covid-19 Faster Than People. According to Journal of American Medical Association the virus can spread up to 30 feet and New […]
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By – Greg Kahn CEO Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC) In any crisis, be it personal or collective, there are many stages though which we may wander, from disbelief, fear and anger to the darkness of the unknown and, eventually, acceptance. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Without a doubt, it has singlehandedly brought the […]
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Supply chain issues have been a major challenge as China hoarded the world’s personal protective equipment (PPE) while they and the World Health Organization told the world Covid-19 was not being transferred between humans. IBM wants to help. As part of the company’s approach to combating COVID-19 with technology solutions that enable more trustworthy information, […]
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A huge challenge for industries like real estate is how to show houses when people don’t want to be in contact with one another. Ditto for auto test drives and live showrooms. Tech Startup CloudPano.com – creator of 360 virtual tour software – Responds to COVID-19 and adds a live video call feature called CloudPlano […]
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Drone company Draganfly has ended the development of a social distancing measurement test program with the Westport, CT Police Department. “While the development of the program is not moving forward in Westport, this was a valuable learning experience from which we are looking forward to evaluating the processes and lessons learned so the practice of […]
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It is incredible how things turn out – it is so difficult to predict the future. We always considered video as important as voice when it comes to communications but the world wasn’t really ready for video until the pandemic hit. 8×8 played in video for a while with a video phone over a decade […]
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From the early stages of the stay-at-home mandates that were implemented across the country, tech companies have come to the aid of businesses, healthcare workers, emergency responders to help them effectively manage during this crisis. It’s an unprecedented time, and it requires unprecedented response from the tech community that has the tools to help overcome […]
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A new COVID-19 Remote Early Warning System (CREW) that incorporates technologies like wearable IoT, cloud-based servers and a wearable digital thermometer sensor is showing encouraging results. The system is designed to enable early detection of coronavirus symptoms. The CREW project is being developed by the College of Medicine and Health at University College Cork (UCC) […]
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With millions of companies across the world still coming to terms with a massive, sudden transition to work-at-home environments, technologies to enable teleworking have been front and center. Many tech companies have reported significant increases in their cloud communications and collaboration solutions, which give workers access to the same communications tools they have at the […]
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The medical community has been circling the wagons for months now to combat COIVD-19. From contact tracing, social distancing and drones, to teleheath and myriad applications, the initiatives are many and efforts from technology firms are coming to the fore for marginalized communities in the coronavirus fight. The Shared Harvest Foundation, Shared Harvest Fund social […]
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The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered doors of organizations large and small, slashed jobs, and seen local businesses circle wagons in the fight to survive – and that’s not even referencing families impacted by loss. As the United States sits in quarantine, some of our “highest” institutions of higher learning are refusing to rest on laurels in the […]
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Change isn’t always easy. There’s a lot of change at the moment. And with change comes uncertainty. The coronavirus pandemic introduced a new world of working, and as organizations transition to this new reality, customer service and the contact center are showing the way. Genesys announced Rapid Response, an offer that promises free access to Genesys […]
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When coronavirus first reared its ugly head, I think it’s fair to say the masses assumed rapid resolution. Cloud communications can at least ensure operations remain afloat with work from home becoming the new normal. The contact center has officially found a home in cloud, enabling municipalities to keep citizens informed. As cities across the […]
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Working from home presents challenges beyond the connectivity hiccups and cabin fever: distraction. Migrating to a work from home environment introduces a new world of distractions. The appropriate headset can go a long way in mitigating distraction, and drive productivity instead. Today, Jabra and 8×8 announced a new partnership, augmenting the list of Jabra headsets […]
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The practice of contact tracing involves taking action to identify those high at risk of contracting COVID-19 from possible exposure, then notify those possibly in contact with someone positive with the virus and take appropriate action for those infected. Around the globe, various forms of contact tracing have been put in place to keep tabs […]
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