Shelton, CT, April 26, 2021 — TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, today announced the recipients of the 2021 Pandemic Tech Innovation Awards. The Pandemic Tech Innovation Awards recognize hardware, software, devices/peripherals, applications and services that help society and business function effectively in the face […]
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Whether you’re managing a business, school, or any other type of facility, the health and safety of anyone coming into your spaces has to be a top priority. The ongoing pandemic has created a reasonable fear of contracting COVID-19 in public venues where appropriate safety measures aren’t being taken. In turn, that has prioritized investment […]
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With the start of the new school year, it’s not surprising to see a number of COVID-19 cases in many institutions, especially where groups of students clearly aren’t taking the threat seriously. Many schools, though are taking a firm stance on COVID-19 and have implemented solutions to reduce risk and, hopefully, help them keep their […]
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We’ve seen many of innovative solutions emerge since the beginning of the pandemic designed to help companies work effectively in teleworking arrangements, and then to help them safely bring workers back to offices. They include a variety of temperature and health screening, distance monitoring, traffic flow, cleaning tracking, and of course contact tracing solutions. Some […]
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As we reach the end of August – and summer vacation for most students (and some school systems already back in session) – the debate continues over whether it’s safe to get back to in-person learning. There are very few people who argue virtual learning is a better option under any circumstances. That is not […]
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Shelton, CT, August 14, 2020 — TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, today announced the recipients of the 2020 Pandemic Tech Innovation Awards. The Pandemic Tech Innovation Awards recognize hardware, software, devices/peripherals, applications and services that help society and business function effectively in the […]
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Getting ready for a new school year is challenging under normal circumstances, but with the pandemic, it’s a nearly impossible task. From transportation to school hallways to classrooms and other areas, each part of the school day has to be factored into school systems’ COVID-19 planning. The good news is there is plenty of technology […]
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As the end of summer draws near and schools across much of the country prepare to re-open and bring students back to campuses and buildings, safety has to be the #1 priority. Without adopting the right technologies and policies, there is no chance of providing a safe environment. In fact, schools in some parts of […]
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There’s been a lot of discussion about contact tracing as a means of reducing the spread of COVID-19 as schools look to re-open campuses for the fall semester. Quite simply, if you’ve got tens of thousands of students living on a campus, even if they follow safety protocols, the odds that nobody will contract the […]
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The fall semester is only weeks away, and while many schools have already announced they will be going virtual again, more are still hoping to be able to move forward with in-person education. Some colleges and universities, while planning on allowing students on campuses, have allowed professors to determine the format for their classes. Ultimately, […]
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All the health and safety plans companies are developing today to protect workers, customers, guests, students, and others are only as effective as their implementation. It’s great to require people to wear masks, but if you’re not enforcing it, you’re going to find more and more individuals “forgetting.” The same goes for distancing, without constant […]
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As we approach the start of the fall semester, many schools are still trying to figure out how to ensure a safe in-person learning environment for students. We know COVID-19 is most commonly spread through the air. We also know outside air is cleaner than indoor air, which means building air flow becomes a critical […]
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With the fall school semester only a few weeks away, schools at all levels are still grappling with how to manage their student bodies and faculty in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. Some schools have announced a virtual learning experience in the fall, but many are still hoping to have students on campuses and […]
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With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – and new wave of cases in many states – businesses, schools, and other organizations continue to struggle to create safe environments for their workers, students, customers, and guests. At one point, there seemed to be hope that many businesses would be able to operate somewhat normally, but it now […]
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With all the contact tracing and employee screening apps getting so much attention as businesses re-open, what about workplaces? Shouldn’t they, too, be tested? If your workers are all symptom-free, that doesn’t mean your office can’t become contaminated, and we know how quickly this virus can spread. If a doorknob, countertop, or other surface is […]
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With businesses and other activities starting to open up after a three-month COVID-19 hiatus, naturally, there are ongoing concerns about the continued spread of the virus. More than half of U.S. states have seen recent upticks in confirmed cases, with a dozen seeing record numbers of new cases, after initiating their re-opening phases. Because most […]
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As office buildings and other facilities continue to re-open after three months of lockdown, business owners and building managers have had to follow a series of health and safety protocols before allowing people in. Countless hardware and software vendors have released products to help companies comply with new requirements that will likely be in place […]
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The world has changed dramatically over the past three months – much more than most people expected it would. Many of these changes were bound to happen anyway, but COVID-19 pushed the tech sector into hyperdrive to deliver solutions that would enable a rapid transition to teleworking, faster testing, contact tracing, safe re-opening, better workplace […]
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After nearly three months of isolation – working and schooling from home, avoiding social engagements, limited shopping, cancelled trips, etc. – most people are understandably anxious for things to move make towards some level of normalcy. The question is, when will a majority of people feel it’s reasonably safe to start traveling and gather in […]
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Amid all the craziness of the pasts few months, as businesses have been working remotely and others have been forced to close at least temporarily, it’s safe to say everyone has had to adjust. Now, with all the talk about businesses starting to slowly re-open, workers starting to go back to offices, and activities starting […]
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