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‘No AI Agents are Allowed.’ EU Bans Use of AI Assistants in Virtual Meetings
Image: Guillaume Périgois/Unsplash The EU is banning the use of AI-powered virtual assistants during online meetings. Such assistants are often used to transcribe, take notes, or even record visuals and audio during a video conference. In a presentation from the European Commission delivered to European Digital Innovation Hubs earlier this month, there is a note on the “Online Meeting Etiquette”…
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Docker vs. Virtual Machines What’s Best for Your Homelab?
Summary Docker containers are lightweight, self-contained packages capable of efficiently running various services. Virtual machines are more robust, emulate full computers, and require more resources, but are more versatile in some aspects. Docker is excellent for deploying multiple services easily; virtual machines are best for specific, more robust deployments. When it comes to your homelab, there are two main technologies…
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Vendor Spotlight: Talkroute Virtual Phone System
The world of business communication has shifted dramatically in recent years, especially with the rise of remote work, global business operations, and the increasing need for scalable, flexible communication systems. Traditional landlines and on-premise PBX (Private Branch Exchange) systems no longer meet the needs of modern businesses. This is why cloud-based solutions such as Talkroute have become attractive. Talkroute is…
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Top Features to Look for in a Virtual Phone System
Businesses of all sizes are increasingly turning to virtual phone systems to streamline communication, enhance customer service, and improve operational efficiency. A virtual phone system, also known as a cloud-based phone system, allows businesses to manage calls, voicemails, and other communication features without the need for traditional landlines or physical hardware. This flexibility makes it an ideal solution for remote…
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Troubleshooting Virtual Phone System Issues
Virtual phone systems have become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes. They offer a cloud-based, scalable, and cost-effective solution that allows companies to manage their communications without the need for traditional landlines. Through VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), businesses can forward calls, set up virtual voicemail boxes, automate call routing, and manage business calls on mobile phones, desktop…
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Nintendo Virtual Game Cards: What Are They and How to Use?
On March 27, Nintendo Direct introduced Virtual Game Cards, a new feature designed to streamline digital game management on the company’s upcoming platform. This announcement, coinciding with growing excitement for the Switch 2, signals a shift in how players will access and organize their digital titles. However, for the uninitiated, the concept might be a bit complex. To help you,…
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Optimizing Performance in Virtual Networks & Best Tools for 2025
Virtual networks, driven by software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization, have revolutionized the way IT infrastructure is managed. These networks provide flexibility, scalability, and efficiency by abstracting the hardware components and enabling network configurations to be created and adjusted through software. However, as networks become more virtualized, it becomes increasingly essential to ensure their performance is optimized to meet the…
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British Gas launches trial scheme to reuse waste heat from data processing – and it involves installing a tiny ‘virtual data center’ in homes
British Gas is carrying out a trial using excess heat from data processing to provide free hot water in homes. The company has signed a deal with sustainable cloud business heata that will see the heat generated by corporate data processing channeled directly into hot water cylinder in the home. Not only could this cut heating costs for homeowners, British…
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Can AI Chatbots Be Your Virtual Assistant?
Summary AI chatbots work best when used strategically for specific tasks, not as all-purpose assistants. Each AI chatbot (Gemini, Siri, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) has its own unique strengths—making them ideal for specific workflows. Break down your macro-level workload into micro-workflows, and then assign specific AI chatbots that are good at those specific workflows. AI chatbots may not be the tireless…
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5 Signs You Need a Virtual Firewall to Secure Your Cloud
As businesses increasingly shift to cloud-based and virtualized environments, traditional network security approaches — particularly firewalls — are falling short. Virtual firewalls, purpose-built for environments like public and private clouds or Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), have emerged as a critical solution. Their ability to scale dynamically and integrate deeply with virtual infrastructure enables security tailored to the demands of…
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