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NWN Carousel’s 3rd Annual Tech Predictions

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Navigating the Microsoft Teams Licensing Change

Microsoft Teams has become central to modern workplace communication and collaboration, particularly its integration into Office 365 and Microsoft 365. A recent licensing change announced by Microsoft on April 1, 2024, has prompted organizations to reassess their strategies for deploying and managing Teams.  The unexpected shift stresses the importance for businesses to remain aware of licensing dynamics, as they have significant control over both operational and financial planning.

04.25.2024

AI’s Increasing Relevance in IT Infrastructure

Few concepts have earned as much attention as Artificial Intelligence. From sci-fi to real-world applications, AI has flooded various aspects of our lives, reshaping IT and revolutionizing how we approach complex problems. To be fair, I relied a bit on AI to get my juices flowing for this blog!

04.23.2024

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Hybrid Sales Onboarding: 6 Days to Action For New Hires!

Investing in new hire training pays off in the long run when you have a focused onboarding plan. Hear from our Director of Marketing Enablement, Krista Grande, how a sound hybrid onboarding strategy can jump start the sales motion in only 6 days. Read more on Krista’s blog.

10.13.2022

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3 Simple Tips for Video Conferencing Best Practices

My goal as a customer-facing manager, is to always appear professional and polished when meeting with clients via video. To share at-home video conferencing best practices, for every budget and work style, I consulted with Brian Fichter, VP of Visual Collaboration and Workspace solutions at NWN Carousel.

10.06.2022

Can Technology Make Schools Safer Webinar Recap – Sept 2022

Our popular September eXcellerate webinar with special guest Mark “Fletch” Fletcher from 911inform is now available to stream!

What IT solutions should school leaders consider for securing the wellbeing of students and teachers? Learn the options…

10.05.2022

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Hits and Misses From Our 2022 Tech Trends Predictions – Part 6 of 6

In 2022, the focus has been on the integration of network and security along with visibility of the user experience and applications. We’ve seen a shift from the traditional LAN/WAN environments to “work from anywhere” hybrid architectures.
Read more on our last blog installment on 2022 Tech Predictions – Hits and Misses – for network security.

09.29.2022

How State & Local Governments are using Federal Funding to Support Hybrid Work

Latest Funding Available for School Technology Upgrades & Safety Measures It’s been two years since many public sector agencies shifted employees to remote work and their greatest workforce challenges (and opportunities) are just beginning.   As of late, technology solutions are taking center stage in the debate around school safety. As educators and students return to […]

09.20.2022

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Hits and Misses From Our 2022 Tech Trends Predictions – Part 5 of 6

This week we talk devices. The troubled microchip supply chain is putting many devices on back order, as well as bottlenecks with continued shipping delays. As IT and HR leaders plan what their workspaces will look like in the post-pandemic world, they are confronted with challenging questions: Will they reopen offices? How much ongoing remote […]

09.15.2022

Kids in School

Establishing School Safety . . . BEFORE it’s the law.

Special Guest Blogger: Mark “Fletch” Fletcher, 911inform, LLC with intro by NWN Carousel Deliver Safer Student Experiences with a Planned Technology Roadmap Establishing school safety that is truly next gen, requires IT leaders to build a comprehensive roadmap for public safety requirements for today and into the future. School security requires a thoughtful process, careful […]

09.12.2022

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Hits and Misses From Our 2022 Tech Trends Predictions – Part 4 of 6

Technology changes so rapidly that it sometimes surpasses our best forecasts. Working closely with our customers to best align our offerings to meet their needs and expectations – our solution experts are in a unique position to accurately foretell market trends. Our popular blog series, “Six Technology Predictions for 2022”  focused on trends around Cloud, […]

09.08.2022