ClearStar, a provider of Human Capital Integrity technology-based services specializing in background and medical screening, announces the launch of a testing service aimed at supporting employers with their COVID-19 return-to-work planning and keeping their workforce safe. The company also provides solutions for social media background checks as well as mobile technology which functions as a […]
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To reduce the chance of transmitting a virus between restaurant workers and guests, disposable menus have become the norm. Thanks to pandemic tech, there is an even better way to allow guests to see and order food. TOURtech, a leader in providing innovative IT solutions, unveiled its Touchless Menu technology, which broadcasts digital menus onto […]
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To help managers analyze teleworking productivity and application usage, Softwatch is launching a solution to track productivity while giving employees the privacy they deserve. There are no keystroke monitoring or webcams, only analysis of pre-determined enterprise software apps. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many companies to have an immediate work-from-home teleworking policy and managers aren’t always comfortable […]
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After more than two months of lockdown, many businesses are starting to bring workers back into their workplaces. Each government has set its own standards for how this can happen, but the objective remains the same: How do you open businesses while continuing to contain the COVID-19 virus? One of the big areas of concern, […]
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Great news as the world considers immunity passports as a way of restarting the economy and getting back to normal. Biometric leader iProov announced that its technology has been deployed to verify users signing up to NHS login across Android and iOS. Following an initial launch on Android, iProov’s technology is now available on the […]
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Two weeks ago we told you the twelve steps needed for a socially distanced concert and now the Travis McCready concert has taken place in Arkansas, this past Friday, May 15th at TempleLive (TL) Fort Smith. These were the steps: No Elevator: Balcony only accessible by stairs. Reduced capacity: 80% less people; from 1,100 to 229. Sanitization: Venue […]
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The good news is workers across the country are slowly starting to return to workplaces after spending the past two months at home. The bad news is COVID-19 is nowhere near gone and many are predicting a second wave of outbreaks, making it crucial that businesses and consumers strictly follow government safety guidelines. For businesses, […]
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IoT connectivity and security startup Nodle, non-profit foundation Coalition Network, and leading global technology solutions company Avnet, announce the creation of a new smart wearable contact tracing device, the Nodle M1. The device tracks distance and buzzes employees to let them know when they are too close to one another. The Nodle M1 can be clipped to an […]
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With states implementing various phased plans for re-opening businesses and re-started economies that have struggles mightily for the past two months, company leaders are carefully evaluating their capacity for bringing employees back to their workplaces. For some, the logical decision is to continue teleworking strategies that have enabled them to function effectively during the COVID-19 […]
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Many restaurants have found themselves in situations where they may not be able to survive as a result of their dining-in customers no longer showing up at their restaurants. Unified Office is perfectly positioned to help. Prior to the pandemic, the company was installing leading-edge unified communications solutions which as an added benefit integrated with […]
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By Thomas B. Cross Executive Director Member Services, Pandemic Tech Alliance Superspreaders or super spreading is means of mass transmission of viruses to large groups of people from individuals or groups such as church choirs, night clubs and places indoors. Our research focuses on indoors as outdoor transmission by many researchers is either incomplete or […]
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Wow, that was fast! One of the most important parts of slowing the spread of CoronaVirus is knowing who might be infected and quarantining them until you are sure they are not infected. It takes a single infected person to eventually infect large populations. If you listen to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s press briefings, […]
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Social distancing is an important part of the work environment in this post-pandemic world in which we live. Yesterday, Tom Cross wrote about how airflow can be a crucial factor in spreading CoronaVirus and he shared how new airflow in HVAC systems could mitigate the risk. Until then he proposed the following to stay safe: […]
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Companies to be recognized for their tech solutions contributing to managing and overcoming pandemic outbreaks Shelton, CT May 13, 2020 — TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person, and online, today announced a new recognition program to highlight technology companies developing solutions to help overcome the impact of […]
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by Thomas B. Cross – Executive Director Pandemic Tech Alliance Among the many great Einstein sayings comes this, “if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Nowadays a more common saying is “keep it simple stupid” or KISS. What is a simple way to minimize virus spread in an enclosed area? […]
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At this point, I can say I know far more about personal protective equipment (PPE) than I ever would have imagined. The COVID-19 world is offering new perspective, and as humanity comes together ecommerce is playing a pivotal role in navigating the global climate and provide necessary resources. Alibba.com announced that it is working to […]
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Virtual events are seeing incredible growth as live events have come to a halt thanks the Covid-19 pandemic. While virtual events have proven to replace live conferences in a satisfactory manner, the exhibit hall and networking experiences are still lacking in most of these events. LinkedIn wants to change this. Today they launched Virtual Events […]
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Telehealth has proven to be crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic – allowing social distancing to take place while patients are cared for. Now, Google is providing Nest cameras to hospitals such as Mount Sinai to allow for patient care without both healthcare workers and patients required to be in close proximity. With the Nest consoles […]
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Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products company Vuzix announced that another leading hospital’s team of doctors is successfully using the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses to facilitate patient care. Johns Hopkins Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Drs. Nicholas Dalesio and Laeben Lester introduced the Vuzix M400 Smart glasses on Twitter as part of a new […]
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Yesterday Governor Cuomo said he was shocked that 66% of new hospital admissions due to Covid-19 are from people staying at home. The likely reason is the shared air in apartment buildings – HVAC and/or bathroom vents. Elevators could be another reason. Earlier today we shared the fact that the CDC has shown air conditioning […]
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