The Internet is already demonstrating its indispensable value as the fourth utility. [...] However, this presents strains to online infrastructure as the number of simultaneous online collaborations increases dramatically. Service companies, businesses, and individuals must be prepared for continued strain on private and public networks. [...] Likewise, businesses must evaluate their infrastructure and policies to ensure they can support remote participation, both technically and socially. — Brad Kult, HGA
Brad Kult, HGA's Director of Technology Design & Planning, gives an overview on the increasingly crucial role of technology in order for businesses and schools to continue operating, amid social-distancing efforts to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Kult offers some helpful reminders for businesses who have had to switch to working remotely online, from ensuring your company's infrastructure is ready to support your team remotely and troubleshoot any technical issues that are bound to arise, to the importance of showing empathy and patience as your team adjusts to working differently. Kult also ponders how this moment in time can be used to rethink the way we work and study, moving forward.
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yessir...the NYC DOB HUB call-in for online exams (been around for a long time) in full use now, lots of minor technical issues, busy lines, can't connect....but in the end worked out for us, the WebEx app has multiple call in lines, toll, toll-free, local, not local. Used to be Goto Meeting...
Any other cities do online building department drawing reviews?
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