Author: Connected World

Move over metal detectors. Sensor technology can be used in many ways, and one example is being able to identify potential threats quickly and accurately—such as concealed weapons—in schools. Consider the example of Metrasens Ultra, which is providing its technology to Tulsa Public Schools independent school district. Each of the 77 learning communities in Oklahoma’s largest district has the flexibility to tailor safety plans and protocols to their unique communities. This system is unique in a few ways: it can be used both indoors and outdoors and is portable, meaning it can be moved between facilities. Metrasens Ultra is a…

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Whether you’re an IT (information technology) professional with decades of experience, a CIO responsible for defining your organization’s digital transformation, or a new college graduate with an IT job at your municipal government, the topic of managing a hybrid workforce has likely been a point of discussion. No matter what IT resources you have at your disposal, your ability to optimize your organization’s remote-access solution is crucial to its success. A well-designed remote-access solution checks all the boxes of the most important business initiatives, including helping to mitigate risks associated with lost productivity. Below are three design considerations for optimizing…

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Concrete is among one of the most consumed materials in the world, second only to water, according to MIT Climate Portal, but it is also one of the biggest producers of greenhouse gas emissions, with one study suggesting it accounts for 7% of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. So, then, how can we rebuild our infrastructure and our cities to be smarter and more resilient without concrete producing a high amount of emissions? The U.S. Dept. of Energy and C-Crete Technologies have an idea. The government will give C-Crete Technologies $950,000 to expand the types of materials it can use…

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