With in-person gatherings discouraged for public health reasons, testing and assessment services have been forced to turn to alternative means for guaranteeing the authenticity of test-takers. Remote proctoring technologies are an increasingly important method for enabling reach and ensuring security. Given the demand for information about remote proctoring, OpenEyes is sponsoring a virtual conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities it presents. RemoteContinue reading “Virtual Conference to Discuss Ins and Outs of Remote Proctoring”
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An Apple (Computer) a Day Keeps the (Virtual) Doctor Away?
Whether uploading food logs into a mobile app or ordering medications online, telehealth capabilities have grown in popularity and demand in recent decades. With ICU beds and other resources stretched thin because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the “hospital at home” model has become an important tool for both patients and providers, especially those in ruralContinue reading “An Apple (Computer) a Day Keeps the (Virtual) Doctor Away?”
The Technology of Contact Tracing
While states are hoping to open up their economies, medical experts have pointed to contact tracing as a method for controlling the spread of COVID-19 when lockdown measures are lifted. This strategy seeks to locate those who have tested positive for the virus and retrace their movements in order to find out who they mayContinue reading “The Technology of Contact Tracing”
Six TED Talks to Give You a Break From COVID-19 News
The constant stream of coronavirus-related news is critical to keeping people around the world informed. Nevertheless, this endless flow of statistics can cause one to feel overwhelmed with anxiety as social distancing measures drag on indefinitely. In mid-March, OpenEyes started a #TEDTuesday campaign to highlight inspirational and insightful TED Talks that are especially pertinent duringContinue reading “Six TED Talks to Give You a Break From COVID-19 News”
Small Businesses in the Quarantine Economy
The spread of the global COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of people around the world, but it has been particularly devastating for small business owners and workers. According to the National Small Business Association, the number of small business owners who are no longer confident in their business’s financial futureContinue reading “Small Businesses in the Quarantine Economy”
Teleworking Tips & Tricks
With the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, companies are scrambling to provide their employees resources to work remotely. For many, telework has become the new norm in recent weeks and with it, a variety of challenges. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, OpenEyes Technologies had already incoporated remote work into its business model. With officesContinue reading “Teleworking Tips & Tricks”
Changing the Games: Technology in Tokyo
In fewer than 200 days, millions of people around the world will tune in to witness the gold medal performances, stunning artistry of the Opening Ceremony, and Japanese culture during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. From shoes to robots, the intersection of technology and athletics appears to be a defining discussion for this year’s mostContinue reading “Changing the Games: Technology in Tokyo”
A Review of TIME’s “Best Inventions of 2019”
2020 is finally here and, while many people were ready for the conclusion of the year (and maybe even the decade), it is worth noting some of the incredible inventions that came to fruition in 2019. Given that OpenEyes Technologies is a champion of innovation and problem-solving, it only made sense to have our inauguralContinue reading “A Review of TIME’s “Best Inventions of 2019””
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