Thought Leading Bites
In the realm of communication solutions, mobile devices have typically been viewed as receivers of notifications rather than active contributors. However, it’s crucial to expand our perspective on mobile message delivery and recognize its potential for sending as well as receiving notifications. While many companies in the market focus solely on the recipient’s side, there…
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The Role of Sound Masking in Smaller Spaces
Ken Peck from AtlasIED illustrates the role of sound masking, particularly in small office environments. By using an analogy of a running sink, he explains that sound masking is a method used to reduce distractions and maintain privacy. The need for sound masking extends to various sectors, including healthcare and finance, where confidentiality is paramount….
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IP Endpoint: A Comprehensive Solution for Critical Alerts and Daily Communications
AtlasIED has proven itself to be an efficient tool for daily communications in various settings such as schools and hospitals. Equipped with integrated microphones and speakers in its IP endpoints, the system facilitates hands-free, two-way communication, creating a seamless intercom experience in classrooms and offices. Coupled with this is the InformaCast software, a partner application…
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Empowering Schools with Innovative Color-Coded Visual Notifications for Inclusive Learning
AtlasIED’s advanced audio and visual notification system provides an inclusive environment for students and faculty members, including those with hearing disabilities, in schools. By assigning color codes to various bell schedules, the system offers distinct visual cues that accompany audible notifications. For example, green is used for the start of class, yellow signals a tardy…
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Redefining Classroom Safety with Advanced, Automated Volume Control in IP Speaker Systems
Manny Kitagawa discusses the importance of volume control in AtlasIED’s IP speaker systems, particularly in school environments. Here’s a summary of the key points: AtlasIED’s IP speaker systems differ from traditional analog systems in terms of volume control. Unlike analog systems, which might have volume knobs in each classroom, IP speakers are set to an…
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Will the New Education R&D Bill Spark the Innovation Schools Desperately Need?
In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Cornyn (R-TX) have introduced the New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act, aimed at revolutionizing how the U.S. invests in education innovation. The bill proposes a new National Center for Advanced Development in Education—akin to DARPA but for schools—within the Institute for…
How Verizon Business Utilizes UGC for Sales Enablement
In this episode of UGC for B2B, host David Dabney welcomes Cesar Teran, Verizon’s Sales Enablement Lead for Channel, to explore how user-generated content (UGC) is transforming training and team engagement at Verizon Business. Cesar shares the journey of introducing UGC into Verizon’s training initiatives, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, collaboration, and celebrating contributions….
ODeX Is Leading the Charge in Digital Freight Invoicing
Global shipping continues to grapple with fragmented billing processes, often delaying cargo movement. According to McKinsey, adopting an electronic bill of lading could save $6.5 billion in direct costs and enable $40 billion in global trade. As vessels carry goods for thousands of shippers per voyage, the administrative burden of managing and reconciling invoices…
Just Thinking… about Reimagining Education for the AI Era with the Human Intelligence Movement
As artificial intelligence reshapes education, work, and daily life, educators are grappling with how to prepare students for a future where human skills—not just knowledge—will be paramount. In fact, a growing number of reports highlight that employers increasingly value collaboration, communication, and emotional intelligence over memorized content. Amid this transformation, the Human Intelligence Movement…
