For the past three months, millions of companies have been working entirely remotely, having been pushed into a remote capacity due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Some were able to adjust very quickly, while others had to adopt new technologies to enable workers to be productive. Now that governments are starting to slowly life restrictions […]
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Covid-19 liability waivers are the hottest topic in sports these days as parents take their kids to soccer and baseball games which have resumed in many states. They are also being used at campaign rallies and elsewhere. By the way, A search for the term Covid-19 liability waivers brings up a surprising number of results […]
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The news of the day is organizations will make users sign waivers before gathering to work or be part of a rally, sporting event, etc. Beyond liability, many organizations want to keep occupants as safe as possible. In factories and workspaces for example. To assist in this endeavor, Kogniz, a security and machine learning company […]
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After three months of basically being confined to homes, there’s been a lot of excitement about states starting to allow businesses to re-open and to allow people to start resuming some of their normal routines. But that excitement may be a case of a few lour voices overpowering the majority – as they say, the […]
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As states continue to monitor COVID-19 cases and adjust their strategies, businesses continue to develop their own plans and policies for re-opening and bringing workers back to their facilities. Being able to meet state and local guidelines for re-opening is a must. Depending on the nature of each businesses, a variety of technologies are already […]
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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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After the Covid-19 pandemic continues into a new normal, manufacturers must consider additional dimensions of employee safety, including the establishment of production environments and workflows that address physical distancing requirements. Siemens has created a new solution that enables companies to quickly and efficiently model how employees interact with each other, the production line and plant […]
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So here we are, another day into the COVID-19 pandemic but not knowing much more than we have for the past few months. The WHO put out a statement about asymptomatic carriers – then later retracted it. About all we know the U.S. is about to go over the 2 million confirmed case mark, which […]
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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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One day, the world will reopen. And as we work toward that time, it’s important to remember that it will be a new world. A world of social distancing, contact tracing, temperature taking and other safety measures to protect the population, this includes your employee’s office environment. Verint unveiled enhancements to its WFM solution, adding […]
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According to a recent release, Frost & Sullivan’s analysis, Role of 5G Communication Revolutionizing Industrial Internet of Things, finds that the integration of 5G in IIoT systems will accelerate the realization of Industry 4.0 with high-speed, low-latency, and large-volume data transfer. While the application of 5G-enabled IIoT is currently limited to quality inspections, supply chain management, […]
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By Robin Murdoch, Global Industry Lead of Software & Platforms at Accenture With everything from video conferencing to critical systems being accessed through the cloud, platform companies have been thrust into a new position of responsibility. This puts enormous pressure on their infrastructure and teams, as countless businesses rely on them to stay afloat. Big […]
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The new normal – what is it? That’s the question everyone is asking as governments continue to relax distancing and workplace rules that have kept most people at home for three months. The one thing most people agree on is the future will not be what we were used to before March. What we don’t […]
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For the past 10 weeks or longer, millions of companies have been leveraging various communications technologies to enable their employees to function from their homes. It’s been an unprecedented period in the business world, but thanks to the many cloud-based solutions that are available, many have been able to make a relatively smooth transition. What’s […]
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SpeedPro, a large-format printing franchise with more than 170 studios throughout the US and Canada. in partnership with Denver-based Breckenridge-Wynkoop Restaurant Group, is launching a new signage technology to help maintain social distancing for customers with touchless menus. SpeedPro’s new technology, “InfoLnkX,” will be strategically positioned within signage at a restaurant’s high-interaction customer touchpoints like host stands and dining tables. Customers need only hold their phones […]
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LiDAR (Light Detecting and Ranging) technology is most widely known for its use in autonomous vehicles. The technology essentially work by sending out light pulses that reflect off physical objects, with the time it takes for those pulses to return being used to develop accurate 3D spatial renderings that can be leveraged in many use […]
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UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces to launch ProtectWell, a return-to-workplace protocol that enables employers to bring employees back to work in a safer environment. ProtectWell helps employees determine they are safe to go to work, co-workers know their colleagues have been screened, and employers feel confident that their workplace is ready to do business. […]
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Understanding customer and visitor behavior and movement patterns has long been a key driven of revenue and customer experience. But, never has understanding these patterns been more important than today, as businesses need to also contend with distancing and capacity guidelines as movement restrictions that have been in place for more than two months begin […]
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The good news is that, after more than two months of business closures and teleworking, many workers are starting to return to their offices – albeit slowly and in reduced capacities. The bad news is the COVID-19 coronavirus that has already infected almost 6 million people across the globe is not gone. In fact, most […]
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After two months of lockdown orders – more, in some locations – businesses across industries are slowly starting to be allowed to re-open, provided they follow strict safety protocols. That means continuing to enforce distancing measures, ensuring appropriate PPE is being worn, temperature screening, and more. While it may be an inconvenience, following these return-to-work […]
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