Paramount Digital Security, Inc.

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To further support our customers during this pandemic, Paramount Digital Security would like to offer a free video conferencing service to our customers. There is no cost nor download, it all runs in a browser. It includes a password protected page to ensure only your invited staff and partners can participate, and those without a camera can still chat using the text chat feature. Current customers can contact us to book one of the video conferencing rooms for free starting today. It is very easy to use and we will help your group set it up and use it at no charge.

A big thank you to all the people who continue to serve our communities, it is refreshing to see people help others in this time of great need. Just a little smile for today as we continue to help our clients set up remote access at no cost until the end of the month.

In an admirable move, video conferencing company Zoom is lifting the 40-minute time limit on their free basic accounts for schools. A number of software companies are starting to do the same for various groups because of the coronavirus. We'll try to stay on top of it and relay this to you. You can apply here: https://zoom.us/docs/ent/school-verification.html

With the COVID-19 coronavirus at the forefront of today's news, companies are encouraging their staff to work from home. Conferences and events are being cancelled. Even if your organization is not cancelling in-person meetings or events, you can still save money with virtual connections. ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS: for this you can use free tools, such as the most obvious one, your phone. As well, if you want to see the person on the other end, you can use video calling using apps... like Skype or Google Hangouts. MANY-TO-MANY MEETINGS: there are dozens of players in this space, such as Webex, Skype, Zoom Meetings, GoToMeeting, Join.me, or even a free service called Jitsi Meet (https://meet.jit.si/). ONE-TO-MANY LEARNING: Want to host an online training session? These are typically referred to as webinars, and we use WebinarNinja for our training sessions. There are many more similar paid tools out there. REMOTE INTO WORK: If you want your staff the option of working from home, connecting remotely can be a challenge. Maintaining secure work computers with potentially insecure home computers is a concern. We have a cost-effective and secure solution for this for all your staff. While nothing beats talking to people face-to-face, if you are concerned about employee health, there are options. The cost savings are also obvious, as you can save expenses such as fuel, meals and accommodations. If you have a need for such a tool and want a professional recommendation, talk to us.

A great reminder: business is also about people.