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Not every day the Los Angeles School District releases an IFB RFP.
For 128,000 Chromebooks at that.
Here are the dates:
DATE ISSUED: JULY 1, 2021
DATE ADVERTISED: JULY 1, 2021 and JULY 8, 2020
LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS: JULY 9, 2021
SUBMITTAL DATE: JULY 16, 2021
ANTICIPATED CONTRACT START DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Here are the technical details
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1. CHROMEBOOK NON-TOUCHSCREEN WITHOUT CELLULAR (Minimum specifications)
• Processor shall perform with a score which meets or exceeds all benchmark category scores with procedures set forth in Exhibit P.
• 4GB RAM
• 32GB Solid State Drive (1:1), 64GB Solid State Drive (Shared Use)
• Integrated Front-facing Camera
• Trackpad
• Keyboard
• Student devices shall be rated MIL-STD-810G drop resistant and have pick-resistant keys
• Wireless LAN capability which meets District’s wireless minimum requirements for personal computing systems (see Section II.C.34)
• Ethernet 10/100/1000 (Optional)
• 11.6″ minimum screen size
• 2+ USB port 3.0 or better
• Capable of a minimum of 1366×768 resolution
• Battery capable of 6+ hours use between charges
• USB-C Charging Port
• Google Auto-Update Policy minimum of 5 years from date of order
• ChromeOS
• 1-year included warranty, on-site (no “carry-in” or “depot” procedures)
• 1-year warranty for accidental screen damage priced as an option
• 24-hour repair or replace guarantee priced as an option
2. CHROMEBOOK NON-TOUCHSCREEN WITH CELLULAR (Minimum specifications)
• Processor shall perform with a score which meets or exceeds all benchmark category scores with procedures set forth in Exhibit P.
• 4GB RAM
• 32GB Solid State Drive (1:1), 64GB Solid State Drive (Shared Use)
• Integrated Front-facing Camera
• Trackpad
• Keyboard
• Student devices shall be rated MIL-STD-810G drop resistant and have pick-resistant keys
• Wireless LAN capability which meets District’s wireless minimum requirements for personal computing systems (see Section II.C.34)
• Ethernet 10/100/1000 (Optional)
• 11.6″ minimum screen size
• 2+ USB port 3.0 or better
• Capable of a minimum of 1366×768 resolution
Section II.D –Technical Specifications
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Battery capable of 6+ hours use between charges
USB-C Charging Port
Google Auto-Update Policy minimum of 5 years from date of order
ChromeOS
Built-in cellular connectivity – support for all major US carriers (e.g. Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc.)
Include pre-installed SIM-card, or eSIM of carrier that District specifies at time of ordering
1-year included warranty, on-site no “carry-in” or “depot” procedures)
1-year warranty for accidental screen damage priced as an option
24-hour repair or replace guarantee priced as an option
3. CHROMEBOOK TOUCHSCREEN WITHOUT CELLULAR (Minimum specifications)
• Processor shall perform with a score which meets or exceeds all benchmark category scores with procedures set forth in Exhibit P.
• 4GB RAM
• 32GB Solid State Drive (1:1), 64GB Solid State Drive (Shared Use)
• Integrated Front-facing Camera
• Trackpad
• Keyboard
• Student devices shall be rated MIL-STD-810G drop resistant and have pick-resistant keys
• Wireless LAN capability which meets District’s wireless minimum requirements for personal computing systems (see Section II.C.34)
• Ethernet 10/100/1000 (Optional)
• 11.6″ minimum screen size touchscreen
• 2+ USB port 3.0 or better
• Capable of a minimum of 1366×768 resolution
• Battery capable of 6+ hours use between charges
• USB-C Charging Port
• Google Auto-Update Policy minimum of 5 years from date of order
• ChromeOS
• 1-year included warranty, on-site (no “carry-in” or “depot” procedures)
• 1-year warranty for accidental screen damage priced as an option
• 24-hour repair or replace guarantee priced as an option
4. CHROMEBOOK TOUCHSCREEN WITH CELLULAR (Minimum specifications)
• Processor shall perform with a score which meets or exceeds all benchmark category scores with procedures set forth in Exhibit P.
• 4GB RAM
• 32GB Solid State Drive (1:1), 64GB Solid State Drive (Shared Use)
• Integrated Front-facing Camera
• Trackpad
• Keyboard
Section II.D –Technical Specifications
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Student devices shall be rated MIL-STD-810G drop resistant and have pick-resistant keys
Wireless LAN capability which meets District’s wireless minimum
requirements for personal computing systems (see Section II.C.34)
Ethernet 10/100/1000 (Optional)
11.6″ minimum screen size touchscreen
2+ USB port 3.0 or better
Capable of a minimum of 1366×768 resolution
Battery capable of 6+ hours use between charges
USB-C Charging Port
Google Auto-Update Policy minimum of 5 years from date of order
ChromeOS
Built-in cellular connectivity – support for all major US carriers (e.g. Verizon,T-Mobile, AT&T, etc.)
1-year included warranty, on-site no “carry-in” or “depot” procedures)
1-year warranty for accidental screen damage priced as an option
24-hour repair or replace guarantee priced as an option
Number: 21-135 Title: Qty. 150 HP T640 (Thin Client) Type: Invitation to Bid Issue Date: 6/28/2021 Question Deadline: 7/6/2021 11:00 AM (CT) Response Deadline: 7/12/2021 02:00 PM (CT) Notes: The City of Davenport is accepting bids on Qty. 150 if the HP T640 (Thin Client) model PN: 7TK40UT featuring both LAN and Wi-Fi built in. Equipment must be “new in box” and carry the full factory warranty from the manufacturer. No additional coverage or installation services are required or desired. Provide a per item price; the system will calculate the extended price total. The City reserves the right to alter quantities of submitted items. The City would like the unit price locked in for one year from award to allow for future purchases. Pricing should be free of any sales tax. Vendors must login to the e-bidding system in order to submit a bid. Each tab must be reviewed and responded to accordingly. No other methods of bids will be accepted. They must be submitted through the City of Davenport e-bidding system; no emails, no faxes, no paper copies or any other method will be accepted. All questions must be submitted electronically under the Questions tab or emailed to Purchasing. Ship To Information Address: PUBLIC WORKS CENTER 1200 EAST 46TH STREET DAVENPORT, IA 52807-1016 Billing Information Address: CITY HALL 226 WEST FOURTH STREET DAVENPORT, IA 52801 Bid Activities Questions Due 7/6/2021 11:00:00 AM (CT) Questions are due to the Purchasing Division no later than the time indicated. Submit your inquiries under the Questions tab or via email to [email protected] including the title of the project with your contact information.
Over recent years, 10ZiG Thin & Zero Client Hardware Specialists, have been earning quite a reputation in the VDI space for The 10ZiG Manager™, 10ZiG’s FREE Enterprise Centralized Management Software for endpoints running on a 10ZiG OS in a virtual desktop environment – from x86 devices to laptops, tablets, or old, outdated endpoints, etc.
10ZiG® Technology Develops Cloud Authentication Process as a New Feature for its FREE Enterprise Centralized Management Software Tool, The 10ZiG Manager™.
LEICESTER, UK – Over recent years, 10ZiG Thin & Zero Client Hardware Specialists, have been earning quite a reputation in the VDI space for The 10ZiG Manager™, 10ZiG’s FREE Enterprise Centralized Management Software for endpoints running on a 10ZiG OS in a virtual desktop environment – from x86 devices to laptops, tablets, or old, outdated endpoints, etc. Providing IT Administrators with the choice of managing endpoints via traditional LAN/WAN or the Cloud, The 10ZiG Manager™ is equipped with innovative, cutting-edge features that make deploying and managing large volumes easy, and now even more securely, regardless of location.
The Cloud Connector, an integral part of The 10ZiG Manager™ Software Platform working in tandem with its Server, Console, and Web Manager settings, now features integrated Cloud Agent Authentication. 10ZiG Cloud Agents featured on 10ZiG Linux and Windows based endpoints can now be authenticated via the Cloud Connector using the 10ZiG Cloud Connector Authorization tool. Authorization codes can be issued to a single Client or used by multiple Clients. This provides flexibility on authenticating each individual Client, or group authentication based on for example, issuing to temporary contracted workers.
When the appropriate setting is enabled for the 10ZiG Cloud Connector, only remote Cloud Agents configured with an authorization within the database would be authenticated to connect and register with The 10ZiG Manager™. Unauthorized connections would not be authenticated and would be rejected. The authorization exchange is fully encrypted, as is the primary Cloud Agent to the Cloud Connector after a Client is authorized, ensuring the key exchange is not openly visible. Furthermore, the Cloud Agent Authorization Code can be used in combination with the Cloud Agent Registration Code, the latter which is used to automatically filter Clients into Management Configuration Groups.
Vu Nguyen, 10ZiG Senior Software Engineer, “The primary goal of the Cloud Agent Authorization is to prevent unrecognized or rogue devices from registering themselves with The 10ZiG Manager™. This new authentication feature adds an extra layer of security, in that the connecting Clients can verify as being part of the organization. IT Admins. can try it out for themselves with our Free Demo program at 10ZiG.com.”
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Seeed unveiled a $195, Raspberry Pi CM4-based “ReTerminal” HMI device with a 5-inch, 1280 x 720 touchscreen, a crypto chip, WiFi/BT, GbE, micro-HDMI, CSI, 2x USB, and 40-pin and PCIe expansion.
Seeed has announced a modular human-machine interface (HMI) device based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. The ReTerminal, which will go on pre-order later this month starting at $195, features a 5-inch touchscreen.
ReTerminal render images, front and back
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Despite the compact, 140 x 95 x 21mm footprint and mobile-like features such as an accelerometer, there is no mention of battery support. The device powers up on 5V@1A DC power via a USB Type-C port.
Like most Raspberry Pi CM4-based systems and carrier boards, the ReTerminal provides a 40-pin GPIO connector for Raspberry Pi HAT expansion. Like many, it exploits the module’s PCIe Gen2 x1 interface for expansion.
ReTerminal GUI display (left) and detail views
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There is no mention of M.2 or mini-PCIe, but only an external, rear-mounted “vertical high-speed expansion interface” with PCIe x1, USB 2.0 host, 26x GPIOs, and a PoE interface. Optional modules include mic array/speaker, LoRaWAN, 5G/4G, ZigBee, Sub-1GHz, PoE, and an Ethernet switch.
ReTerminal modules
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This description, along with the image above, the M4 mounting nuts, and a note that “all components and ports on the device are surface-mounted on two sides,” suggests that Seeed is launching a product line of custom expansion modules in plastic housing. These plug-ins will be supported by an “active community.”
The 40-pin connector supports standard Raspberry Pi HATs. However, the image above appears to show an enclosed I/O module plugging into the 40-pin, suggesting that Seeed may also supply a line of 40-pin HATs in custom modules. Seeed offers a lot of HATs and other Pi add-ons, including its recent, LoRaWAN-equipped WM1302 Raspberry Pi HAT.
The 5-inch, 1280 x 720-pixel IPS display with capacitive multi-touch features 293 PPI pixel density. By comparison, most 5-inch touchscreens are 800 x 480, says Seeed.
ReTerminal side views
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The ReTerminal runs Debian Linux on the Raspberry CM4, which offers the same 1.5GHz, quad-core Cortex-A72 Broadcom BCM2711 found on the RPi 4. It uses a model with 4GB LPDDR4 and 32GB eMMC. Therre was no mention of an 8GB option. The device provides 802.11-ac with Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, which is probably delivered via the CM4.
The system is equipped with a GbE port, 2x USB 2.0 host ports, and a single micro-HDMI port with 4K@60fps support. There is a 2-lane MIPI-CSI interface that supports an optional camera via a quarter-inch camera mount.
Also of note is the Microchip ATECC608A cryptographic chip for secure hardware-based storage for up to 16x keys. The secure element supports asymmetric sign, verify, secure boot, and key agreement functions.
The ReTerminal provides several extras including a digital light sensor, an accelerometer, and an RTC. You also get a power button, 3x user keys, and 4x LEDs. There also appears to be a speaker and some antenna mounts.
Further information
The ReTerminal will go on pre-order later this month for $195. No ship date was listed. You can sign up for notification and a $5 early bird coupon here. More information may be found in Seeed’s announcement and product/shopping page.
10ZiG® Expands Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Deployments with Linux and Windows-Based Endpoint Support
“10ZiG Technology supports Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Deployments across its versatile range of Intel and AMD endpoints, featuring both Linux- and Windows-based operating systems.”
LEICESTER, UK – 10ZiG Technology, a leader in Thin & Zero Client endpoint hardware and centralized management software for VDI, recently collaborated with Microsoft to bring a seamless multi-session Windows 10 virtual desktop experience to thin-client endpoints. Now, that experience has been further enhanced with support for Windows Virtual Desktop on 10ZiG leading Linux-based NOS-64 platform, continuing to exemplify that 10ZiG Technology has the Power, Speed, and Performance for VDI and the cloud – in office, or remote.
Based on the Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Linux SDK, the 10ZiG NOS-64 Firmware supports desktop and application deliveries, as well as a variety of powerful user customization and security features, applicable for related deployments on 10ZiG endpoint hardware, alongside The 10ZiG Manager™ Enterprise Software for complete and secure centralized management. 10ZiG prides itself on the research, testing, and development of new firmware with respect to meeting and foreseeing market trends and demands, and Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop is no exception.
A growing list of features that are available for Windows Virtual Desktop leveraging the 10ZiG Remote Desktop Client powered by the Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop Linux SDK includes desktops, applications, multi-monitor, client drive redirection, smart card redirection, clipboard redirection, and bidirectional audio (mic). 10ZiG also offers Windows 10 IoT-based client endpoints that support Windows Virtual Desktop, which at this stage offer an even greater feature set for Windows Virtual Desktop.
Kevin Greenway, 10ZiG Chief Technology Officer, “The 10ZiG/Microsoft collaboration has been long-standing and our Windows Virtual Desktop integration continues to grow, as evidenced by this new and exciting development. We now have the power to offer our customer’s the greatest flexibility, in either Linux- or Windows-based support for Windows Virtual Desktop across our very diverse range of hardware – there is something for every user and use case. Thin & Zero Client endpoints are our sole focus, so our scope of knowledge and customization is quite deep in terms of hardware, firmware, and centralized software management. This is what gives us our cutting-edge over others and why customers turn to us. We look forward to even further developments with Windows Virtual Desktop.”
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Purpose-built solution for healthcare providers streamlines telemedicine experience to help improve patient care
BlueJeans Telehealth addresses two key challenges:
– Tech Literacy: One click, download-free access to a video telehealth experience via mobile device or desktop to minimize technology complications
– Visit Efficiency: Expedite information sharing through a customizable landing experience that includes patient onboarding and education materials
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Business today announced BlueJeans Telehealth, a simple, smart and trusted way for providers and patients to conduct data-driven virtual care conversations. As healthcare organizations look to advance their telehealth practices post-pandemic by extending personalized care into the home, BlueJeans Telehealth gives healthcare providers and their care teams a new way to simply and securely connect with patients remotely.
According to the “The Future of Telehealth – Balancing Security and Ease of Use” white paper, healthcare organizations (81%) expect to see a greater investment in telehealth solutions over the next 2-3 years, with 85% of decision-makers identifying “ease of use” as a top-five driver in producing good outcomes from telehealth. While many hospitals and health clinics have adopted video conferencing services during the pandemic for providing patient care, BlueJeans Telehealth was designed from the ground up for healthcare organizations to simplify the virtual join and visit experience and offer greater access to care, provide more flexibility for providers and patients, improve safety and extend the reach of services available.
“While the use of telemedicine has been steadily growing for some time now, the pandemic has accelerated telehealth adoption and changed the conversation around what patient care will look like moving forward,” said Tami Erwin, CEO, Verizon Business. “We worked closely with an advisory board of health system clinicians and healthcare decision-makers to build BlueJeans Telehealth specifically to address the most pressing needs for a virtual-first telehealth offering–from ease of experience to enhanced security. Today’s launch is just the beginning for Verizon in what we see as the future of telehealth, especially when you consider the innovation that will come from 5G mobility, broadband and cloud capabilities.”
Experience working with healthcare providers during the pandemic was invaluable in informing what matters most in the delivery of world class virtual care. Penn Medicine is one institution that quickly leveraged telemedicine early in the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continuity of care to patients while keeping both them as well as their workforce staff safe and healthy. “After rapidly mobilizing our staff and infrastructure in March 2020, we were able to scale to over one million televisits by February 2021,” said C. William Hanson III, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer for the University of Pennsylvania Health System. “It was essential that our patients be able to rely on us to continue their care in all settings, and innovating to offer them telemedicine and remote monitoring options was an essential part of maintaining our capacity to care during the pandemic.”
Simple
BlueJeans Telehealth delivers an intuitive experience for patients, providers and administrators. Using the device of their choice, patients can easily and quickly meet with their providers through their desktop or mobile browser or the BlueJeans app. BlueJeans with Dolby Voice Audio® provides high-quality audio, minimizing disruptions to the visit so patients and providers can communicate important clinical information clearly. Providers and administrators will also benefit from a streamlined experience, as visits are embedded directly within their existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) workflows.
To simplify administrations and reimbursements, licensing is based on a per-visit model, which allows for straightforward data capture and reporting—an important aspect considering 59% of survey respondents cited uncertainty about telehealth reimbursement as a top challenge for adoption and utilization moving forward. BlueJeans Telehealth licenses will also be available in a named host format.
Smart
The future of remote care is reliant on smart accessibility that will help doctors make speedier diagnoses and recommend effective treatments. The customizable patient landing experience of BlueJeans Telehealth reduces the monotony of the pre-visit “waiting room” time by including an optional pre-visit medical condition survey and onboarding materials for patients, with a library center that enables providers to customize patient education for patients logged in for a virtual visit. Furthermore, medical interpreter services through partners such as Voyce, AMN Language Services and LanguageLine Solutions will be available in 200+ languages, including sign language, in addition to transcription and closed captioning services for enhanced accessibility.
Trusted
Ranked as a top 5 post-pandemic “must have” for telehealth video conferencing solutions by survey respondents, security and privacy are built into the BlueJeans Telehealth platform—including Access Controls, Encryption, Privacy Checks, Locked Meetings, Fraud Detection, and Moderator Controls—to help protect healthcare organizations and patients. Additionally, BlueJeans Telehealth is HIPAA-ready and Verizon will sign HIPAA business associate agreements with its customers that address regulatory requirements regarding privacy and security.
“The benefits of digitizing healthcare practices have long been discussed on the clinical side as a way to make care more convenient and efficient for patients, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that we truly realized the way it could transform the patient-physician relationship,” said Scott D Boden, MD, Vice President for Business Innovation at Emory Healthcare. “The ability to offer virtual visits using tools like BlueJeans during this challenging time is not only helping to keep patients and practitioners like myself safe, it’s also providing a level of care that was previously missing. As we continue looking for new ways to tap into technology to drive better outcomes for our patients, it’s this personalization of care that will shape the future of healthcare.”
Ten or so different Chromebook projects with around 20,000 units in requirements, if not more.
Indiana — Four thousand seven hundred twenty-five (4725) or more student and staff Chromebooks — NOTICE TO BIDDERS Warrick County School Corporation Boonville, Indiana The Warrick County School Corporation (WCSC) is seeking suppliers to provide four thousand seven hundred twenty-five (4725) or more student and staff Chromebooks. The Request for Proposal documentation may be obtained either at the Warrick County School Corporation Administration building located at 300 East Gum Street, Boonville, Indiana, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or by contacting xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Proposals will be accepted until 9:30 AM (CST) February 26th, 2021 at which time the sealed bids will be opened. Proposals that are received after this date and time will be returned unopened. The Warrick County School Corporation will not accept proposals that are sent via E-Mail. The bid opening will be a virtual meeting only. Bids will be opened and displayed during the virtual meeting via a document camera. Sealed proposals need to have a label clearly indicating that it is for the Chromebook RFP. The sealed proposals need to have delivery confirmation and will be accepted at the following address. Warrick County School Corporation ATTN: Chromebook RFP 300 East Gum Street PO Box 809 Boonville, Indiana 47601 The Warrick County School Corporation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any “informalities” in the proposals received whenever such selection, rejection or waiver is in its best interests. hspaxlp
Arizona – Chromebook Purchase Request for Proposal 20-21-109 — Deadline: 3/12/2021 2:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) — Description: The purchase of approximately 3,000 Chromebooks to support the District 1 to 1 student devise ratio.
California — qty 3000 in Covina, CA — 3/12/2021 response date
New York — The Board of Education of Half Hollow Hills Central School District of Huntington and Babylon hereby invites the submission of BIDs on the following items: BID #20-21: PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF ACER C733 AND C871 CHROMEBOOKS AND GOOGLE MGT. LICENSE 10 PACK BUNDLES BIDs will be received until 2:00 p.m. on the 26th of February, 2021, at the Business Office, Central Administration Building, 525 Half Hollow Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746; at which time they will be opened and read. Specifications and Forms may be obtained at the same office.
Pennsylvania — SAN, Backup Servers, UPS, and Wireless APs/Licensing, Chromebooks, and laptops — The Baldwin-Whitehall School District is soliciting proposals for SAN, Backup Servers, UPS, and Wireless APs/Licensing, Chromebooks, and laptops.
Louisiana — The bid package title is as follows: Chromebooks w/ Protective Carrying Cases Bid# 32-21 Opening: February 23, 2021 @ 11:00 am CST Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated times and dates in a Conference Room of the Lafayette Parish School System Central Office Building. Complete bidding documents may be obtained on the Purchasing Department website at https://www.lpssonline.com/site638.php
Virginia — The Virginia Beach City Public Schools will receive sealed proposals from qualified firms to furnish the goods identified in the specifications document. Scope of Work: Virginia Beach City Public Schools requests proposals from prospective Offerors to provide Chromebook, Desktop and Laptop Parts and Chargers in accordance with specifications and requirements contained herein.
Wisconsin – Qty 525 — SFSD is seeking proposals for the lease of 525 Chromebooks for a four-year lease beginning during the 2021-2022 school year. The specifications for which the District is seeking pricing and manufacturer information are listed herein.
Iowa — 1,300 Academic Chrome OS Management Licenses We are looking to purchase our chromebook licenses before the price increases. We are accepting proposals/quotes on the following items: Quantity Manufacturer Part # Description 1300 Google-CROSSWDISEDU Google Chrome OS Management Console – License – Academic
Editors Note – All of the most mature Browser Lockdown products for secure desktop use the Chrome Engine. This latest device integration by Google is significant. NFC (Near Field Communications) is a core technology used often in self-service kiosks. Browsers have become the viewports for all.
Web browsers are developing and evolving faster than ever, and this is certainly true of Google Chrome. The company has just released a new beta version the browser – Chrome Beta 89 – and it includes a number of keys updates to APIs that open up a host of exciting new features.
There are different things to look forward to depending whether you’re using the mobile or desktop version of Chrome, but Android users on the beta program have gained a new way to interact with NFC tags. Desktop users have an easier way to share content to social media, and there’s more too.
Google has enabled web NFC (Near Field Communications) by default, which means Android users can interact with displays and exhibitions at museums and galleries, sign into buildings, and more. Android devices running Chrome 89 can also write to NFC tags which has lots of possibilities.
Chrome Kiosk — Just two weeks after initial product release, KioWare has an update that adds support for fully customizable HTML virtual keyboards. It also allows users to restrict interaction on a second monitor (so the second monitor in a set up can be used as only digital signage, with…
Google Chrome 46.0.2490.86 web browser is also includedSource: news.softpedia.comPowered by a long-term kernel from the Linux 4.1.13 LTS series, Porteus Kiosk 3.6.0 is built around the Mozilla Firefox 38.4.0 ESR and Google Chrome 46.0.2490.86 web browser and includes a great number of new features that have been announced by the…
KioWare Chrome for Windows The transition from IE to Chrome is something on the minds of many businesses and our new software simplifies that transition for kiosks. While this may sound like a small piece of the pie, Chrome’s overwhelming market dominance (50.4% according to Statcounter 7/2015) and the developer…
Chromebook touchscreen computers are a popular item when it comes to a thin client or restricted computer client. IT administrators usually hold up a big sign that says Patch Management with Windows is Hell. I know I used too (then we switched to LTSB). There is something to be said for Windows-based thin clients especially since, historically, they have been largest segment. And management was easier.
We see it in digital signage where management features and sheer graphics internet rendering are king priority. Windows has a greater tendency to interrupt.
Touchscreens are a natural. Most of the interfaces are beginning to blend the mobile UI into the desktop, discarding the “historically popular” mouse pointer and the little square icon. Pick up a telephone handset and look at the size of the buttons. Not a bad reference.
Anyway, we digress. Here is a quick topical look at Chromebook touchscreen computers.
There are huge advantages to using a Chromebook over a laptop or a tablet. In short, a Chromebook fills a niche somewhere between the two. It tops a tablet in terms of power, but it doesn’t sacrifice too much in the way of portability. Now, why not make your setup even more powerful with a flexible touchscreen Chromebook? Here are our picks for the best ones available.
With a price starting at just $279, few Chromebooks or tablets offer as much flexibility out of the box as the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. With its convertible design, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet is one of the best touchscreen Chromebooks for those who prefer to have options.
The best Chromebook you can buy if you’re looking for something on the lower end of the market is the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. It’s perfect for on-the-go, casual users and students who are looking for a petite device that can easily fit into their everyday commuter bag. Its tiny form factor is ideal for travelers who are heavily reliant on Google applications such as Google Chrome and Google Docs. It’s also excellent for folks who simply want a portable device to watch YouTube videos, enjoy some Netflix and browse the web.
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet also comes with a detachable keyboard and kickstand cover — two accessories that will help transform the tablet into a proper little laptop. One downside of the Duet, though, is that if you’re someone with massive hands, you may find that the Duet’s form factor is too small.
Now if you’re not afraid to splurge a little bit more on your Chromebook, and you want a device that can handle multitasking and heavy productivity workloads, I’d argue that the Google Pixelbook Go is one of the best Chromebooks you can buy. It has a super-slim design, a bright, colorful display and solid performance benchmarks. It’s certainly an attractive alternative to Windows, however, keep in mind that the keyboard might be too shallow for your tastes.
Threat actors have discovered a way to bounce and amplify junk web traffic against Citrix ADC networking equipment to launch DDoS attacks.
While details about the attackers are still unknown, victims of these Citrix-based DDoS attacks have mostly included online gaming services, such as Steam and Xbox, sources have told ZDNet earlier today.
A subtle-seeming Google purchase paves the way for a dramatic expansion of Chrome OS’s reach — and a dramatic reimagining of what a Chromebook even is.
Neverware and the Chrome OS connection
I first wrote about Neverware nearly five years ago, but the company’s actually been around even longer than that. Its primary purpose is creating a piece of software called CloudReady, which is basically a version of Chrome OS without all the Google-specific elements baked in.
CloudReady + Google = ?
The most important takeaway of Google’s Neverware purchase comes from a recently published FAQ on the purchase — with the emphasis being mine:
“Over the long term, CloudReady will become an official Chrome OS offering.”
An official Chrome OS offering!
And that means people — and perhaps most critically, companies — could take an abandoned old Windows or Mac computer out of storage and turn it into a fully functional, official-update-receiving Chromebook, with minimal cost, ample advantages, and few to no asterisks attached.
From a business perspective, that should be a massive opportunity to bring existing hardware back to life and cut down on the need for new purchases. (Remember, too, that Google just unveiled a new system for enterprises to run Windows apps on Chrome OS — a suddenly very relevant-seeming twist.) Neverware says such systems will eventually be managed via the standard Google Admin console. And support for them will be provided directly by Google, just as it would with any traditional enterprise-managed Chrome OS devices.
Dell, which pitches its Wyse ThinOS as “the most secure thin client operating system,” plans to publish an advisory on Monday for two security vulnerabilities that are as bad as they could possibly be.
CVE-2020-29491 and CVE-2020-29492 are both critical flaws, managing a perfect (although unwelcome) CVSS score of 10 out of 10. The vulnerabilities, which affect all Dell Wyse Thin Clients running ThinOS versions 8.6 or earlier, allow more or less anyone to remotely run malicious code and to access arbitrary files on vulnerable devices.
The issues were identified by security biz CyberMDX, which said in its disclosure, “The profound potential impact of these vulnerabilities coupled with the relative ease of exploitation is what makes them so critical.”
“We encourage customers to apply the remediations and follow the best practices described in the Dell Security Advisory (DSA-2020-281),” a Dell spokesperson told The Register in an email. “The security of our products is critical to helping ensure our customers’ data and systems are protected.”
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA), the leading unattended self-service kiosk association established in 1995, today announced the launch of new initiatives in the PCI Compliance space for unattended self-service kiosks. Those initiatives include providing content for the PCI Perspectives Blog, creating a SIG or Special Interest Group on PCI SSC for unattended and semi-attended transaction, as well as new guidepost content from our sponsors and members outlining best practices.
“The pandemic is fundamentally altering the relationship that business and customer have had historically. Rather than the conventional ‘push’ from storefront to customer, the ratio of customers ‘pulling’ from business is rapidly increasing. Online mechanisms are no longer optional but instead, mandatory,” says association spokesman, Craig Keefner. “Contactless and touchless are the new cornerstones. Shortening those transaction timeframes whether Drive-Thru or Text-to-pay are the new base metrics.”
The pandemic impact on the currencies and payment methods involved in today’s secure transaction has also expanded. Cash2Card deployments are rising and instead of the old Redbox DVDs at McDonalds you may soon have a new Bitcoin ATM Kiosks.
Technologies emerging and in-use include conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and all types of visual recognition systems (automobile license and facial examples given).
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Based in Westminster, Colorado the Kiosk Manufacturer Association or KMA has served the unattended self-service kiosk market since 1995. The Kiosk Association leads the effort to optimize self-service engagements and outcomes using technology such as kiosks, digital signage, and touchscreens.
Regulatory issues such as PCI Compliance and EMV are a primary focus for the KMA along with ADA Accessibility. KMA is a Participating Organization with the PCI SSC. For ADA, the KMA meets annually with U.S. Access Board on accessibility standards for unattended. Additional market coverage includes digital signage, interactive digital, Point-of-Sale, Smart City, vending and robotics. See us on LinkedIn. KMA is available on https://kioskindustry.org and https://kma.global
From PRNewswire Jul2020 — The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) is issuing a cautionary advisory regarding temperature check kiosks and fever detection kiosks. DENVER, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As government and corporations across the world develop post-COVID-19 action plans for responsibly reopening, some businesses are scrambling to keep up with the demand…
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The district is currently accepting proposals from vendors for the following model:
o Chromebook: Acer C-733T
The district may also purchase smaller quantities of Chromebook devices between May 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022.
The District requires delivery within 30 days of receipt for additional purchase orders to our warehouse at 363 N. Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
Quantities are estimates and are listed as guidance in estimating volume pricing. The District does not guarantee any quantities that it will purchase as a result of this invitation for bid. Parkway is currently seeking a one-year agreement
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Professional Services Requirements:
A. Setup Services
o Quantity: 7500
o Description: Setup services including domain registration. Many resellers provide “white glove” services that include registering the Chromebooks in our G-Suite domain. This increases the ease and efficiency of deploying the devices. Parkway is looking for domain registration for all devices purchased, as well as the option for asset tagging.
B. Hardware/Software/Licensing Requirements:
o Chromebook Option: Acer C-733T
Quantity: 7500
Minimum Requirements:
Intel Processor
4GB RAM
16GB SSD
11.6” touch display
1-year warranty (minimum)
o Academic Google Chrome OS Management License
Quantity: 7500
Description: Academic Google Chrome OS Management License and Support for 5 years for GAFE
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Since 1999, Thinclient.org has been reporting the thin client computing market as well as the ChromeBook, Zero Client, Android clients, Pi Raspberry Clients and Thick Client market. Generally the cloud computing market since it started with companies such as Citrix back in the late 80s.
A thin client is a lightweight[vague]computer that has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment. The server does most of the work, which can include launching software programs, performing calculations, and storing data. This contrasts with a fat client or a conventional personal computer; the former is also intended for working in a client–server model but has significant local processing power, while the latter aims to perform its function mostly locally.
Thin client hardware generally supports a keyboard, mouse, monitor, jacks for sound peripherals, and open ports for USB devices (e.g., printer, flash drive, webcam). Some thin clients include legacy serial or parallel ports to support older devices such as receipt printers, scales or time clocks. Thin client software typically consists of a graphical user interface (GUI), cloud access agents (e.g., RDP, ICA, PCoIP), a local web browser, terminal emulators (in some cases), and a basic set of local utilities.
New hardware interfaces includes socket-based enabled devices eliminating the need for a physical USB connection. Bluetooth wireless connectivity is also a big factor for devices.
For those of you who’ve been around for more than a year, you likely remember us making the same sort of grandiose statements last year around this time, excited by the proposition of new 10th-gen Intel-based Chromebooks and the slew of MediaTek MT8183-touting Chrome OS devices we were expecting. While some of those devices showed up and showed out (I’m looking at you Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and HP Chromebook x360 14c), lots of devices were delayed and we’re still here waiting for their eventual arrival a full year later.
Much of this is obviously due to the pandemic and the shock it put on manufacturers and supply chains in the spring, but no excuses change the fact that we didn’t quite see the massive tidal wave of Chromebooks we were hoping for in 2020. It doesn’t matter why they didn’t all make it to market, it only matters that they never materialized, and this leaves us with a backlog of devices that likely won’t make it to store shelves in 2020.
Mix these lingering 2020-bound Chromebooks with a massive uptick in Chromebook adoption, far more manufacturer interest, and a huge increase in chipset options moving into 2021, however, and you have what feels very much like the calm before the storm here in the latter parts of 2020. While we thought there was a lot of Chromebook hardware on the way in 2020, there’s almost no real comparison as we move into 2021. There are now a total of 9 different families of devices we’re tracking as we move into the new year as compared to the couple big groups we were expecting in 2020, so let’s quickly recap them.
Since 1999, Thinclient.org has been reporting the thin client computing market as well as the ChromeBook, Zero Client, Android clients, Pi Raspberry Clients and Thick Client market. Generally the cloud computing market since it started with companies such as Citrix back in the late 80s.
A thin client is a lightweight[vague]computer that has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment. The server does most of the work, which can include launching software programs, performing calculations, and storing data. This contrasts with a fat client or a conventional personal computer; the former is also intended for working in a client–server model but has significant local processing power, while the latter aims to perform its function mostly locally.
Thin client hardware generally supports a keyboard, mouse, monitor, jacks for sound peripherals, and open ports for USB devices (e.g., printer, flash drive, webcam). Some thin clients include legacy serial or parallel ports to support older devices such as receipt printers, scales or time clocks. Thin client software typically consists of a graphical user interface (GUI), cloud access agents (e.g., RDP, ICA, PCoIP), a local web browser, terminal emulators (in some cases), and a basic set of local utilities.
New hardware interfaces includes socket-based enabled devices eliminating the need for a physical USB connection. Bluetooth wireless connectivity is also a big factor for devices.
Organizations are enhancing safety and security, reducing costs and increasing operational flexibility by using cloud computing platforms.
After two decades of advances, cloud computing has now established itself as a core business tool for many of the world’s largest companies and organizations. A variety of platforms for remote processing, data storage and encryption offer any sized entity the ability to use simple, affordable Wi-Fi-enabled laptops and desktop workstations for their computing needs. In fact, leading research firm Gartner predicted in 2019 that global cloud computing revenue would rise 17 percent this year, and it’s possible the real figure will be even higher with the events of 2020 causing many more organizations to shift to remote and home-based operations.
Healthcare providers, government agencies, schools and businesses of all kinds are benefitting from the enhanced security, reduced maintenance costs and added operational flexibility cloud computing provides. By moving the actual data processing and storage to a professionally encrypted central location, access can be more tightly controlled and data can be better protected against many types of digital attacks, including phishing and ransomware.
At the same time, thin clients and zero clients like those from LG can reduce both initial layout costs and maintenance costs, simplify company-wide software updates and enhance worker flexibility.
VXL announce a new distribution agreement with leading French IT distributor, Feeder, to supply its full range of thin and zero clients, homeworking solutions and unified endpoint management software.
VXL appoints Feeder as its new French thin client & software distributor
Société FEEDER – Vitrolles (13)
Manchester, UK – VXL announce a new distribution agreement with leading French IT distributor, Feeder, to supply its full range of thin and zero clients, homeworking solutions and unified endpoint management software.
Founded in 1983, Feeder has established itself as one of France’s leading value-added IT distributors with an extensive track record in medical and industrial sectors specialising in graphic/video/print, PC displays, mobility PCs/tablets, components/peripherals and network security hardware and software solutions.
This new agreement sees Feeder further expand its existing product portfolio with the introduction of VXL’s comprehensive range of thin and zero clients, homeworking solutions including Fusion Secure Desktop and CloudDesktop On the Go, and its leading Fusion UEM, unified endpoint management.
“We’re excited to team-up with one of France’s most established value-added IT distributors and broaden our reach throughout the French reseller channel,” said Frank Noon, VXL VP Worldwide Sales. “With its expansive relationship network, Feeder is the leading go-to distributor in France for cloud and virtualisation solutions, making them the perfect partner to meet the growing demand for VXL’s thin client and software-related products.”
Feeder customers will now have access to the widest choice of thin and zero clients featuring both Windows 10 IoT enterprise and Gio6 Linux operating systems. Available with a three-year warranty as standard, all VXL desktops support the latest industry protocols including Citrix HDX, VMware Horizon View, Microsoft RDP and Teradici PCoIP.
For organisations looking for a homeworking solution for their employees, Feeder will be offering VXL’s new Fusion SecureDesktop and CloudDesktop on the Go software. Designed to easily convert any office or home PC / laptop into a Windows or Linux virtualised environment respectively, VXL’s homeworking software provides fast and secure access to company apps and data with no compromise to the host PC.
As to endpoint management solutions, Feeder will also incorporate VXL’s Fusion UEM software with its the ability to manage both mobile (smartphones, tablets, PDAs, data scanners) and desktop PCs and laptops. Devices running Android, Windows 7 and 10 Professional, Windows Embedded 7, 8 and 10 IoT, Windows Mobile, Windows POS, iOS and MacOS operating systems can be all be efficiently managed from a single dashboard console.
Pascale Allen, Feeder’s Co-President and owner, commented, “VXL’s pricing, product performance and pedigree make them a highly-competitive and trusted brand. Their new thin client and software solutions not only represent a significant enhancement to our existing product offering but also underline our commitment to add more value to our channel partners going forward.”
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For more information, please email Ian Cope, VXL PR Manager at: [email protected]
About VXL
VXL is a global leader in both the supply of thin clients and the creation of software for homeworking solutions, unified endpoint management, PC desktop repurposing and digital signage. VXL Software’s commitment to quality and competitiveness enables the company to provide solutions which do not just reset the benchmark within that product category, they also deliver unprecedented value for money.
VXL’s corporate HQ, and software development team, are in Mumbai, India, with the Americas group headquarters based in Houston, Texas, and the European HQ in Manchester, UK. Dedicated sales and support offices are based in key strategic markets – including Germany, France, Singapore and the UAE.
Founded in 1983, Feeder is a long-established, value-added distributor that provides cutting-edge IT solutions for the demanding medical, industrial and institutional sectors. It provides an extensive product portfolio of hardware and software solutions including graphic/video/print, PC displays, mobility PCs/tablets, components/peripherals and network security including telephony and VOIP.
The Feeder-Group supports its partners in the development, management and implementation of IT projects. Its service and support centre offer personalised services for the installation, integration, administration, training or support of the technologies distributed by Feeder-Group. While its highly certified engineers benefit from extensive pre and post technical and sales experience and thanks to regular manufacturer training, provide its partners with the added value that their customers require.
For more information, please visit: https://www.feeder.fr/ or email: https://www.feeder.fr/contactez-nous
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At its core, Hybrid Client is a combination of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and hardware. It starts with the Dell systems like its OptiPlex 7070 Ultra platform or Wyse 5070 thin clients, running a highly-customized Ubuntu 18.04 Long Term Support (LTS)-based operating system. However, Dell representatives also told us that basically any Dell system that runs Linux is a good candidate for Hybrid Client, including sleek notebooks like the XPS 13 Developer Edition. Since these systems arrive ready to deploy, this distro should also keep deployment costs down.
Since 1999, Thinclient.org has been reporting the thin client computing market as well as the ChromeBook, Zero Client, Android clients, Pi Raspberry Clients and Thick Client market. Generally the cloud computing market since it started with companies such as Citrix back in the late 80s.
A thin client is a lightweight[vague]computer that has been optimized for establishing a remote connection with a server-based computing environment. The server does most of the work, which can include launching software programs, performing calculations, and storing data. This contrasts with a fat client or a conventional personal computer; the former is also intended for working in a client–server model but has significant local processing power, while the latter aims to perform its function mostly locally.
Thin client hardware generally supports a keyboard, mouse, monitor, jacks for sound peripherals, and open ports for USB devices (e.g., printer, flash drive, webcam). Some thin clients include legacy serial or parallel ports to support older devices such as receipt printers, scales or time clocks. Thin client software typically consists of a graphical user interface (GUI), cloud access agents (e.g., RDP, ICA, PCoIP), a local web browser, terminal emulators (in some cases), and a basic set of local utilities.
New hardware interfaces includes socket-based enabled devices eliminating the need for a physical USB connection. Bluetooth wireless connectivity is also a big factor for devices.
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From PRNewswire August 2020 — The $469M market is predicted by these people to reach $633 by 2027. Not a big fan of Research and Markets research market reports judging from some of the other reports they have done. A lot of internet scraping I think.
I think it is worth noting that the thin client market is very diverse. Historically we have been stuck on Windows clients but these days we have ChromeOS, Android, much more linux and Raspberry PI.
If you look at the Cloud Computing, Azure, AWS, Rackspace, Cloudflare for that matter, it is growing exponentially. And two of the biggest variables in all that is security and privacy.
Still, as a “point in time” baseline from internet scraper we have these numbers.
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Industrial Thin-client Platform estimated at US$469.3 Million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$633.3 Million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Hardware, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 4.3% CAGR and reach US$299.2 Million by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Software segment is readjusted to a revised 4.8% CAGR for the next 7-year period.
The Industrial Thin-client Platform market in the U.S. is estimated at US$138.2 Million in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$112.2 Million by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 4.1% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.3% and 3.4% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.6% CAGR.
In the global Services segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 4.1% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$89.6 Million in the year 2020 will reach a projected size of US$119 Million by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$72.7 Million by the year 2027.We bring years of research experience to this 6th edition of our report. The 163-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.
Competitors identified in this market include, among others:
VA Telehealth Requirements CARES Act July 2020 Introduction This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for the purpose of conducting market research. Accordingly, this RFI constitutes neither a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a guarantee that one will be issued by the Government in the future.� Furthermore, it does not commit the Government to contract for any services described herein.� Do not submit a proposal. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking proposals or quotes, and therefore, will not accept, review, or evaluate unsolicited proposals or quotes received in response hereto.� This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request.� The Government does not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of the information being requested or, reimburse expenses incurred for responses to this RFI.� The information provided may be used by VA in developing its acquisition strategy and Product Description/Performance Work Statement. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary; however, any information received shall become the property of the Government and will not be returned to the respondent. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. This is a request for information and does not obligate the Government in any way, nor does it commit the Government to any specific course of action. The agency does not intend to award a contract from this RFI but rather gather information, capabilities and market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The responses to this RFI will be captured as market research and may contribute to the development of an acquisition strategy. Information provided may be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Background The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is committed to using cutting-edge technologies and scientific talent in its quest to give Veterans additional modalities of virtual healthcare, including telehealth. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, VA has doubled network bandwidth and increased the number of virtual private network user accounts for solutions like telehealth, which is now supporting up to 31,000 telehealth visits per day. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorizes VA to increase its telehealth services, provides funding to support increased demand for telehealth services and allows VA to enter into short term agreements with companies to provide pro bono or subsidized connection to telehealth services. The Department s Office of Connected Care is interested in exploring innovative telehealth connection opportunities to expand and improve the care provided to Veterans. VA continues to drive increased Veterans access to telehealth, with a particular focus on populations most at risk such as homeless and low socioeconomic status Veterans. VA provides access to telehealth in a number of ways including secure video, secure messaging, online portal, phone application, and others to ensure that Veterans can access care when and where they need it. VA s video telehealth platform (VVC), is one of the largest and most successful digital health platforms in the nation and VA remains committed to the goal of all VA providers being able to offer VVC services to Veterans when clinically appropriate and requested by the Veteran. VA is seeking technology companies, telecommunication companies, and partnerships between telecommunication companies and telehealth technology providers to bring improved internet access to Veterans at home or at secure and convenient points of service. VA is open to new and innovative telehealth technologies, yet those technologies must be paired with improved internet or broadband connection. Information Sought Responses will be reviewed to determine the contractor s capability to successfully conduct a project of a similar size, scope, approach, focus, complexity. The contractor shall provide information that demonstrates whether the contractor is capable of meeting the VA s need. The Government requests responses to the specific questions provided in this RFI. Responses should demonstrate capability, not just confirm capabilities. Any response that does not adequality address each question will be considered non responsive, and therefor not capable in performing the work. Responses are limited to 10 pages in length. If you will be working with another company, please ensure that you include information for all teaming partners. 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UVA Medical Center houses the outpatient and inpatient clinical portion of UVA Health which also includes the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library and UVA Physicians Group (UPG). Inpatient and outpatient services are provided in a number of geographic locations which must be served by clinical and financial information systems. UVA Health has routinely been included in rankings of high quality providers including Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes, U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals (#1 hospital in Virginia for fourth consecutive year in 2019) and Best Children’s Hospitals (eight nationally ranked specialties in 2019), and Best Doctors in America
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The Department of Medical Assistance Services (“DMAS†or the “Departmentâ€) is soliciting proposals from firms that will aid the Department in achieving the goals and objectives as stated in Virginia’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) SUPPORT Act Section 1003 Grant. The overall project goal of the solicitation will be to create a telemedicine curriculum for evidence-based practices for Substance Use Disorder (SUD)/ Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and other related conditions treatment delivery.
Telemedicine involves care delivered remotely, often with a live video connection through patient smartphones or tablets. Millions of patients were forced to try it for everything from routine care to checkups with specialists after COVID-19 shut down much of the economy earlier this year.
Teladoc said late last month that its total visits tripled in the recently completed second quarter to 2.8 million, and revenue grew 85%. The company also said it expects gains to spill over into 2021, when it projects revenue growth of between 30% and 40%.
Teladoc Health will pay 0.592 share plus $11.33 for each Livongo share. That’s worth $158.99 a share, or $18.5 billion, based on Teladoc stock’s closing price Tuesday. It’s a 10% premium over Livongo stock’s record closing price of 144.53 on Tuesday. Investors.com article
Trump signs executive order to expand telehealth, boost rural health care
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday to support healthcare in rural areas by permanently expanding some telehealth services beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officials said they plan to issue a proposed Physician Fee Schedule rule that will cement some regulatory flexibilities enacted during the public health emergency to reimburse for telehealth visits. Examples include emergency room visits, nurse consultations, and speech and occupational therapy, they said.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order expanding access to telehealth services for 57 million Americans in under-served rural areas and elsewhere, after virtual visits soared during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump, who is counting on votes from backers in rural areas in the 2020 presidential election, said the new order would ensure that telehealth services expanded during the pandemic remained in place even after the public health emergency ended.
He also directed the Department of Health and Human Services to cut regulatory burdens and develop a new payment model that allows rural providers to waive some existing Medicare rules and ensure more predictable financial payments.
Americans in rural areas are more likely to die of five leading causes of death such as cancer and heart disease than their urban counterparts, the White House said, with transportation challenges, shortages of healthcare workers and a dwindling number of hospitals diminishing access to good care.
“Prior to the pandemic, telehealth was fine, but it wasn’t anything raging, and I guess one of the only good things that we’ve gotten out of this horrible situation is that telehealth has been increased,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) showed that virtual visits by phone or video soared to almost 1.7 million per week in the last week of April from 14,000 before the pandemic, according to the executive order.
The Cherokee Nation is the federally recognized government of the Cherokee people and thereby has sovereign status granted by treaty and law. Tribal sovereignty is the right to selfgovernance. The seat of tribal government is the W.W. Keeler Complex near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, capital of the Cherokee Nation. The jurisdictional area of the Cherokee Nation (hereinafter “Nation”) covers 14 counties. The Health Services Group administers patient care and oversight for the transactions with the full support of Cherokee Nation.
The Nation is seeking sealed proposals from interested parties to provide a telemedicine/telehealth/virtual care platform for Health Services.
Complete information regarding the scope of work and specifications is provided in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The Nation is requesting sealed proposals from qualified companies with knowledge and previous experience providing such platforms for organizations similar in size and scope. It is the goal of the Cherokee Nation to be a leader in all aspects of healthcare. The Cherokee Nation operates a network of eight (8) ambulatory health clinics, one (1) hospital in a 14 county area of northeastern Oklahoma. The Nation will be accepting sealed proposals from Indian and Non-Indian parties. Indian preference will be given only to responding parties who provide proof of current certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employments Office (TERO) located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, telephone number (918) 453-5000. Indian preference will be applied in accordance with Cherokee Nation Acquisition Management Policy and Procedures. Proof of TERO certification must accompany and be included in proposal submittal.
Wilson County Public Schools — Lenovo 300e Touchscreen Chromebook qty 1637
● Display: 11” ● Memory: 4 GB ● Storage: 32GB
Four Year Warranty 1637
● No deductible
● Free shipping both ways when there is
● an incident Hardware fail
● Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)
● Theft/loss
● Spare parts on site, if desired
● 3-year battery warranty (1 replacement)
● No limit on ADP Claims
● Advance Exchange Google Management License 1637 Chromebook Charging Cart Up to 75
● Holds approximately 30 Chromebooks
● Comes fully assembled
● Includes cable management Prefer delivery no later than August 13, 2020
SIDNEY PUBLIC SHOOLS
NOTICE TO CALL FOR BIDS – CHROMEBOOKS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of School Districts 5 and 1, Richland County, will receive sealed bids at the Sidney Public Schools Administration Office 101 South Central, Sidney, Montana until 11:30 AM, Friday, August 7, 2020, for the purpose of purchasing: 650- HP 14” Touchscreen Chromebooks
SPECIFICATIONS (650- HP 14” Touchscreen Chromebooks):
14” Touchscreen new Chromebooks ONLY (NO REFURBISHED UNITS)
Ram: 4 GB
Storage: Minimum of 32 GB
Ports: One (1) HDMI Video Output; Minimum of Two (2) USB 3.0 Ports; Type C-Charging Port
OPTIONAL:
Cost of carrying bags/sleeves for individual 14” Touchscreen Chromebooks
Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read at 12:00 Noon on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Administration Office 101 South Central, at which time all bids will be referred to the IT Department for a recommendation for consideration of bid award at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Administration Office.
Bids must include F.O.B. to Sidney Public Schools and be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE marked:
ComputersComputer displaysPrinter and photocopier and facsimile accessoriesElectrical cable and accessoriesComputer display accessories
DESCRIPTION
Please quote quantities and models that are available for immediate shipment.
Please do not quote items with a lead time, or expected lead time.
QTY: 2500 – or more if avaialable
Description: HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition TOUCHSCREEN – Chromebook Only
4GB Ram, 32GB Memory OR 8GB Ram, 32GB Memory
LCD: LCD: 11.6″ diagonal HD IPS anti-glare WLED-backlit touch screen
QTY: 2,500 – or more if available
Description: HP Chromebook 11A G8 Education Edition – Chromebook Only
4GB Ram, 32GB Memory OR 8GB Ram, 32GB Memory
LCD: 11.6″ WLED 1366 x 768 / HD
The District is open to quotes for an HP G7 or an HP G6 Chromebook if they’re available.
Please provide the unit price in your quote
Please provide shipping cost (if applicable) to 92701
Delivery required within 7-days ARO
NOTE: Quotes and communications outside of this platform will not be answered or accepted. That includes emails and phone calls to anyone in our District regarding this request.
The Chromebooks listed in the Wired article are on the spendy side. Not sure why “Budget” is included in title. Maybe that is more catchy and more political than “cheap”. The budget Chromebook here is the Dell for $400. You can go on the Dell site and get 11″ Education model for $249. HP starts even “less expensive” with $199 and the 11″ Chromebook. If you can go thru a reseller like Synnex, then a nice HP G7 is $250. Recertified gets you around $150. I think I paid $175 for my HP.
It’s a good play for advertising dollars listing out the big boys for sure. Samsung, Acer, Google, Lenovo example given. Price ranges up to $800.
Definitely NOT on my budget…
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If you spend all day in a web browser, use Google apps, and don’t need all the rest of the stuff that comes with Apple’s MacOS or Microsoft Windows, Google’s ChromeOS offers a sleek, all-you-need, nothing-you-don’t computing experience. Throw in the ability to run both Android and Linux apps and you just might be able to replace your old laptop with a Chromebook.
Chromebooks have a reputation as cheap, low-end devices. And, while they can be that—offering an exceptional bargain in many cases—that’s not the end of the story. Just because you strip away the software fluff doesn’t mean you have to strip away the hardware power as well. There are high-end Chromebooks that are very powerful, capable machines. In many ways, they’re the best of all worlds, with good hardware, lightweight software, and everything you need for web-based work.
Members of WIRED’s Gear team have tested Chromebooks for almost a decade now. For this guide, I pulled in and tested more than a dozen of the laptops over the past six or so months. If you’re looking for a Chromebook, these are our picks.
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:NET)) to celebrate its IPO. Co-founder and CEO, Matthew Prince, along with Co-Founder and COO, Michelle Zatlyn, joined by NYSE President Stacey Cunningham, ring the Opening Bell®.
Its CEO says the new serverless platform is cheaper and faster than Amazon’s, Microsoft’s, and Google’s.
Matthew Prince says what the new cloud service engineers at his company Cloudflare have cooked up beats competing services by the three cloud giants – AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud – on both performance and price. On price alone, it beats the largest of them, AWS, the most, according to him.
The new service builds on the work Cloudflare has done for its three-year-old Workers platform for serverless computing at the edge. Called Workers Unbound, it lifts the limitations Workers had for how resource-intensive a workload it could support and how long an execution time it would allow.
News article on ZDNet this week got the rumor mill going on Microsoft finally launching a Windows Desktop As a Service via Azure. The writer found a job description on Microsoft website which details the role.
Microsoft’s vision of Cloud PC is that it is the only M365 powered user compute experience delivered from azure and managed by Microsoft – at a flat per user price. Microsoft Cloud PC is a strategic, new offering that is built on top of Windows Virtual Desktop to delivering Desktop as a Service. At its core, Cloud PC provides business customers a modern, elastic, cloud-based Windows experience and will allow organizations to stay current in a more simplistic and scalable manner. It has never been a more exciting time for us to start this initiative!
We’re not convinced. We can see parallel to Chromebook with a new “EdgeBook” client. We would think there are more web-enabled backends to use and connect with than there are the historical Windows interface. Applications really only need a browser and internet to be an application. What do we need Windows for?
Excerpt from ZDnet
For years, many of us Microsoft watchers have expected Microsoft to create a true virtualized Windows PC experience. Well, it’s happening, likely as soon as spring 2021.
Microsoft is currently calling the coming virtualization service “Cloud PC.” Cloud PC won’t replace locally installed Windows (and Office) — for the foreseeable future, anyway. It will be an option for customers who want to use their own Windows PCs made by Microsoft and/or other PC makers basically like thin clients, with Windows, Office and potentially other software delivered virtually by Microsoft.
I found a job description posted June 5 for a program manager for Microsoft’s Cloud PC team on the company’s careers site. The description of Cloud PC isn’t super-detailed — or surprising to anyone following Microsoft’s virtualization strategy.
A partnership of expertise in assistive technology
A partnership of expertise in assistive technology
Seeed unveiled a $195, Raspberry Pi CM4-based “ReTerminal” HMI device with a 5-inch, 1280 x 720 touchscreen, a crypto chip, WiFi/BT, GbE, micro-HDMI, CSI, 2x USB, and 40-pin and PCIe expansion.
