DALY Technology Pulse

Audio is a quality that often gets overlooked. However, in education, healthcare, and transportation, audio is crucial for productivity and efficiency. In a technological world, personalized audio in these industries is becoming more and more necessary. The importance of an affordable headset that doesn’t sacrifice quality cannot be overstated.  In this episode, you will from hear Mike Logan , the...

Education over the years has changed dramatically. Technology has become a defining aspect of student learning and when those tools are interrupted due to outages and mechanical issues, the learning process could be halted. The ability to protect, maintain, and strengthen your institutions hardware and software can be the difference between a quality education and a slowed one. In this episode, Ri...

The move from in-person to at-home learning during the pandemic has caused for innovative technologies to enhance education for students, teachers, and parents. The classroom is more digitalized than ever and never before seen access with new technologies has brought learning into a new age.  In this episode, Rick from DALY chats with John O’Connor , Public Sector Account Manager for Jabra, on how...

For years, public sector organizations have had negative reactions every time they heard the term "managed print services" or MPS for short. They immediately thought about the old 'rip and replace' model that caused more effort and expense than desired. But things have changed drastically, and managed print is worlds apart from where it used to be. In this episode of the Techno...

When your workplace is everywhere, endpoint security is everything. That's why DALY and HP offer organizations a host of advanced technologies for organizations to secure their endpoint cyber-defenses and protect their PCs and printers. In this episode, Rick from DALY chats with James Dobra, Director of Security Solutions, HP Enterprise Security , about HP Wolf Security and its advanced threa...

In the ever-evolving realm of IT infrastructure, recent events have sent ripples through the industry, particularly impacting public sector organizations relying heavily on virtualization solutions. In this episode, Alan Conboy , Field CTO of Scale Computing , delves into the ramifications of Broadcom's acquisition of VMWare, unraveling the various ripple effects experienced by public sector...

Today's ransomware is not just about the encryption anymore. Bad actors are improving their tactics, which is putting the public and private sector at greater risks for cyber attacks. In this episode, Rick from DALY chats with Will Crittenden , Technology Evangelist for Racktop Systems , who discusses the latest (and not greatest) threats facing you and your organization. For more information...

We live in a visual world. Things need to be bolder, brighter, and bigger to have an impact. That is particularly true for the public sector. From classrooms to courthouses and campuses to conference rooms, the need for strong visual elements has never been higher or more important. In this episode, Rick from DALY chats with Chris Grizanti and Jessica Warren from ViewSonic , a leader in visual exp...

There are so many issues plaguing IT administrators these days when it comes to storing data. You need to keep it secure from cyber threats yet accessible to those who need it when they need it. And functioning within an O365 environment doesn't solve these challenges--it makes them more complex with the need for third-party solutions written directly into the service agreements. In this epis...

The DALY Technology Showcase will take place October 24 at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, VA. Greg Scearce of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency joins Rick from DALY to discuss why it is important for organizations to attend, what they will get out of the showcase, and more. To learn more about the VA showcase event, or to register, please visit https://cvent.me/AMYQRW. Epis...

Face it - artificial intelligence (AI) has gotten a bad rap in the education space. From students using AI to write papers to staff members fearing that AI will eliminate their jobs, this 'miracle technology' is not looked upon kindly in K-12 or higher education. But Microsoft is looking to change all that by using AI to advance education for students, educators, parents, and more. In th...

The workplace has evolved beyond the traditional office setting. Hybrid work is here to stay, and most workers are happy about the shorter commutes, casual dress, and autonomy that accompany the work-from-home-or-anywhere scenario. But not IT workers.  For IT, hybrid work means MORE work. Not just expertly navigating the tech complexities of employees moving among in-office, at-home, and in-transi...

Times have changed. Technology has changed. So why are people still using spreadsheets to inventory their devices? Shouldn't the tracking method be as sophisticated as the devices you're keeping in inventory? In this episode, Ray Whitlock of Wasp Barcode Technologies chats with us about just how far device inventory methods have come, what prompted the evolution, and how organizations ca...

The public safety landscape has changed drastically over the past few years. The devices public safety organizations utilize need to be better, stronger, more sustainable, and more reliable. In this episode, Panasonic Connect's Adam Waxman discusses how TOUGHBOOK mobile devices have evolved along side the public safety world to provide the performance and usability needed in the field. He als...

Remember when your cellular phone was just a phone ? Or when you had to stand on a corner and hail a taxi? Or when you had to pay an extra dollar on your video rental because you forgot to rewind the VHS tape? Things sure have changed (for the better!) when it comes to technology. And that is very evident in the physical security space. (Hint: It's not just about cameras anymore.) In this epi...

The modern enterprise demands network agility, scalability, and security—but without the complexity. Organizations in the SLED space need to provide a unified solution that is highly scalable and can extend across multiple locations and device types. This 'fabric' network needs to handle the load anywhere: data center, campus, or branch. In this episode, Dan Dulac and Chad White of Extre...

The infrastructure challenges faced by government and education organizations are numerous. From using systems and equipment that were designed for Fortune 50 companies to leaning on system admins who wear multiple hats, the deck seems stacked against the SLED market. But there is an 'easy button' that can be pushed, so to speak. In this episode, we chat with Alan Conboy , Field CTO for...

The SLED (State/Local Government, Education) is filled with challenges. When a SLED customer comes to DALY looking for solutions, they want to know that they’re speaking with someone who’s ‘been there, done that’ and understands the hurdles that need to be cleared to implement new technology. In this episode, we chat with Michael Townsend, Solutions Architect for Barracuda Networks. Michael spent...

Did you ever think that World War II planes and today's digital data would have something in common? Neither did we ;-) But they do share a common thread known as Survivorship Bias. Just when you think you know how and where to protect your organization's data based upon past events, you learn something different based upon the lessons of the WWII planes that made it back from their miss...

You've been there. You're in a school, hospital, government center, or other labrynth-like maze trying to figure out where you need to go. It's frustrating during the calmest of times, but add any pressure to that situation--an emergency, an appointment for which you can't be late--and it becomes maddening. In this episode, Rick from DALY chats with Susan Grossweiler from Havri...

Last year it was announced that there is $314B of government funding available over the next 5 years for public/private transit to update their technology to support rider needs within their communities. What is the role for 5G in transportation? What should transportation authorities look for in a robust wireless solution? In this episode, Rick from DALY chats with Ben Moebes , Director of Public...

There is a lot of talk these days about the evolution of ransomware. Bad actors are growing in number and getting more sophisticated, and backup disaster recovery should no longer be considered as a cyber resiliency tool. Organizations need to understand, and prepare for, what they can expect after a ransomware attack occurs. In this episode, Rick from DALY chats with Will Crittenden , the technol...

The needs and demands of users connecting to a Wi-Fi network continue to grow. They require speed and reliability (among many other things) to have a positive user experience. DALY and our strategic partner, Aruba, are working with organizations throughout Maryland and Virginia to provide the best Wi-Fi network and experience for all--students, staff, visitors, etc. This episode will take a deep d...

The traditional workplace may never be the same. But whether you're working from the office, the conference room, a shared space, a home office, your dining room table, or the coffee shop around the corner, you need to have a consistent presence when collaborating with your colleagues, superiors, or people outside your organization. In this episode, Rick from DALY chats with Brock Roffey, Pol...

Physical security for organizational spaces is no longer a 'nice to have.' It is a 'MUST have.' And the use case for physical security goes far beyond the traditional camera systems of the past. Organizations have many different needs--from access control to life/health safety to cybersecurity--that require their security platform to be reliable, scalable, and innovative. In th...