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As the current situation caused by COVID-19 remains fluid, managing the overflow of information has become a complex challenge. VuWall is looking to partner with those who are on the front lines working to keep communities safe and healthy by offering its VuWall2 visualization tool as a free download, allowing organizations to create a temporary video wall solution.

In this time of crisis, coordination teams within municipalities, newsrooms, and healthcare facilities are actively monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and managing response efforts. These decision-makers need to access all kinds of information in order to make fast decisions and share information with their colleagues and in some cases, the public, said Paul Vander Plaetse, CEO at VuWall. We hope that by offering our VuWall2 for no cost as a way to create a temporary emergency video wall control center, we can aid key organizations in managing this influx of data and help keep people informed. We want to assist as many organizations as possible, which is why we will be offering first come, first served setup and support.

By downloading VuWall2, any screen whether its a personal computer or a large-screen TV in a temporary emergency control center or a waiting room can become a command center. The software grants access to and integrates visual information from many different sources on one screen, including web pages, computers on the network, IP cameras, local applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), as well as collaboration and video conferencing tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc.). It can be set up on a PC or as a make-shift video wall with up to four displays. Operators can intuitively arrange the content sources in any configuration they need for better visualization and run a ticker for emergency messaging. In addition, they can quickly create various layouts, save them, and recall them as the situation changes.

To set up a video wall, VuWall2 software only needs to be installed on the PC driving the display(s) and can then be controlled from any computer on the network. Setup time is about an hour.

You can download and setup VuWall2 as a temporary emergency video wall control center here. Organizations who need setup support should contact VuWalls technical support team.

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VuWall2 Visualization Tool Offered As Free Software Download - Facility Executive Magazine

Now that millions of people are working from home to stop the spread of Coronavirus, severalvideo conferencing appsare witnessing a sudden surge in traffic.

The huge demand is also creating space fornew tools to further smoothen the process of telecommuting. One such tool is Screen, which makes screen sharing easier and hassle-free.

The free screen sharing tool shares the computer screen with other people in the meeting while stacking video calling boxes on top of another on the side of the screen.

The best thing about this screen sharing app is that it gives everyone a cursor. Other members of the meeting can use it to navigate, draw, or even code on the shared screen. The latency rate is between 30ms-50ms, so it is undoubtedly faster than other screen sharing software like Teamviewer.

Users can share their screens fromMac, Windows, and Linux. Meanwhile, smartphone users and people who havent installed the app can join meetings from the web browsers.

Once you are connected, other people can bring their cursor and type on the shared screen while sitting in a different location. Of course, the meeting host can control who can put their inputs. Apart from that, users can also draw on a shared screen. The doodles fade away in a few seconds unless you have Caps Lock turned on.

People can also send ephemeraltexts if they are in a noisy environment. The screen sharing software features Slack and Google calendar integration as well.

Under normal circumstances, Screen is free for joining meetings and is $10 per month for hosting a meeting. But given the pandemic and a large population working from home, the screen-sharing app is entirely free to use.

There are several screen sharing tools andremote desktop softwarethat can make telecommuting easier. A prominent one isTeamviewer, which is a one-stop solution for remotely accessing other PCs, mirroring, and sharing screens.

A free screen sharing app similar to Screen isJoin Me, where users (including iPhone users) can collaborate on virtual whiteboards.

Other than that, there are popularvideo conferencing apps such as Skype, Google Hangouts, Zoom, where users can share their screen; however, in such apps, other people cannot interact with the screen.

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How To Control Each Other's PC With This Free Screen Sharing Software? - Fossbytes

A growing number of companies are offering their online tools, classes, and resources at no costin response to the impact on small-business owners from the coronavirus. Below is a list that Inc. is curating andcontinuously updating.

Ad credits and grants

Google is donating more than $800 million to support small businesses, health organizations, governments, and health workers impacted by Covid-19. The amount includes $340 million in Google Ads credits for small and midsize businesses with active accounts in the past year.

Telecom giant Verizon isdonating $2.5 million to nonprofit Local Initiatives Support Corporation for its Small Business Covid-19 Recovery Fund, which will use the funds to provide grants of up to $10,000 to struggling businesses.

The James Beard Foundation, the national nonprofit culinary arts organization, has launched the Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund. The organization will draw support from corporate, foundation, and individual donors to offer micro-grants to restaurants, bars, and other independent businesses in the industry.

Legal and employment issues

Marketing

Business Warrior, the software platform for small businesses, is offering 12 months' free access to its software and support, including personalized recommendations to drive new customers and improve profitability during this uncertain time.

Gift certificates, gift boxes, and more ways to support small businesses

Verizon has launched Pay It Forward Live,a weekly charitable entertainment series, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on March 26, to supportsmall businesses affected by Covid-19. Dave Matthews will be the first among other artists to perform concerts from their homes that will stream live on Verizon's Twitter accountand on Yahoo Entertainment and encourage viewers to support their favorite local businesses.

Keep Your City Smiling, born out of the Covid-19 crisis, sells gift boxes of products to benefitstrugglinglocal businesses. It is currently focused on Seattle small businesses, but it's expected to expand toLos Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon--with more cities to come.

Social media services

Search engine optimization

Moz, the SEO software company, is offering free access to more than a dozen of itsMoz Academy SEO coursesthrough May 31, covering everything from keyword research to backlink basics and more.

Presentations design

E-commerce

Cloud storage

WFH skills and tools

Igloo Software, a digital workplace solutions provider, is offering its Business Continuity Bundle for free through July 6, which includes digital workplace tools to keep employees productive and supported through the crisis.

Team videoconferencing

Dialpad, a communications platform, is offering businesses its cloud-based phone systemDialpad Talk Proand its videoconferencing toolUberConference Businessat no charge for two months.

Cybersecurity

Video content

Wellness

Fitness startup ClassPass has launched livestream classes for studios, with all proceeds going back to studios through June 1.The fitness startup is encouraging members to donate to their favorite studios, andit plans to match those donations upto $1 million. ClassPass also offers free access to 2,000 on-demand workouts.

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Free Tools, Resources, and Financial Help for Business Owners Hit by Covid-19 - Inc.

As the current situation caused by COVID-19 remains fluid, managing the overflow of information has become a complex challenge. Video wall control sysems specialist VuWall is looking to partner with those who are on the front lines working to keep communities safe and healthy by offering its VuWall2 visualisation tool as a free download, allowing organisations to create a temporary video wall solution.

In this time of crisis, coordination teams within municipalities, newsrooms, and healthcare facilities are actively monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic and managing response efforts. These decision-makers need to access all kinds of information in order to make fast decisions and share information with their colleagues and in some cases, the public, said Paul Vander Plaetse, CEO at VuWall. We hope that by offering our VuWall2 for no cost as a way to create a temporary emergency video wall control centre, we can aid key organisations in managing this influx of data and help keep people informed. We want to assist as many organisations as possible, which is why we will be offering first come, first served setup and support.

After downloading VuWall2, any screen whether its a personal computer or a large-screen TV in a temporary emergency control centre or a waiting room can become a command centre. The software grants access to and integrates visual information from many different sources on one screen, including web pages, computers on the network, IP cameras, local applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), as well as collaboration and video conferencing tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc.). It can be set up on a PC or as a makeshift video wall with up to four displays. Operators can intuitively arrange the content sources in any configuration they need for better visualisation and run a ticker for emergency messaging. In addition, they can quickly create various layouts, save them, and recall them as the situation changes.

To set up a video wall, VuWall2 software only needs to be installed on the PC driving the display(s) and can then be controlled from any computer on the network. Setup time is about an hour.

To download and setup VuWall2 as a temporary emergency video wall control center, visit: http://vuwall.com/covid19-vuwall2

Organisations needing setup support should contact VuWalls technical support team at:https://vuwall.com/contact/#support

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Vuwall offers free software to frontline teams - AV Magazine

Australian small and medium sized businesses are being offered free access to software to help them work remotely, with some of the worlds biggest technology companies banding together to do their bit in the COVID-19 war effort.

Peak tech industry body the Australian Information Industry Association has created a new Australian Business Continuity online resource centre , which is aimed at helping small businesses, government departments, students, and other employees to remain connected and productive following office closures.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said working remotely is foreign to many businesses but is now essential.Joel Carret

Free offers available via the site include remote working and teleconferencing software like Telstra Virtual Meeting Room, Googles G Suite Hangout meetings, ServiceNow software to let organisations send alerts to their workers, Ciscos Webex virtual meetings, Facebooks Workplace Advanced product for government agencies and emergency services, Microsofts Office 365 E1 and Teams products, Adobes collaboration and video conferencing product as well as its Creative Cloud for students home learning, Salesforces patient and health relationship platforms and SAPs Ariba Discover marketplace for connecting buyers and sellers online .

AIIA would like to thank the companies who have already signed on for their support in assisting Australian businesses, schools, students, governments and workplaces for contributing to this online resource in what is proving to be a challenging time for all businesses, AIIA CEO Ron Gauci said.

As we saw from the innovation technology industrys response through the bushfires, once again, AIIA and its members have come together quickly to make available these amazing productivity platforms during this difficult time for our country.

In a statement from Communications Minister Paul Fletcher and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews, the government said the new site would give organisations clear and targeted information to support them using alternative work arrangements and new technologies during the current period.

Working remotely is foreign to many businesses but is now essential as they practice social distancing and I encourage all businesses to explore the new hub and see how it could help them make it to the other side of this outbreak, Minister Andrews said.

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Tech sector bands together to offer small businesses free software - The Australian Financial Review