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(8) --- [![AllbridgeLogo-Horiz](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/AllbridgeLogo-Horiz.svg "AllbridgeLogo-Horiz")](https://allbridge.com/) # The Converged Blog ### Blog Categories - [Hotel (66)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/hotel) - [Senior Living (55)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/senior-living) - [Data (41)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/data) - [Hospitality (37)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/hospitality) - [Wi-Fi Networks & Equipment (36)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/wi-fi-networks-equipment) - [Video (35)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/video) - [Full PropTech Solutions (30)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/full-proptech-solutions) - [Voice (22)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/voice) - [Property Technology (18)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/property-technology) - [HD, 4K & OTT Content (15)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/hd-4k-ott-content) - [In-Room Entertainment (14)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/in-room-entertainment) - [Bandwidth (12)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/bandwidth) - [Student Housing (12)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/student-housing) - [Higher Education (10)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/higher-education) - [IoT (10)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/iot) - [Technology Planning (9)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/technology-planning) - [Hosted Voice (8)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/hosted-voice) - [Multifamily (8)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/multifamily) - [Premise Voice (7)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/premise-voice) - [Brand Approvals (5)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/brand-approvals) - [Commercial TVs (4)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/commercial-tvs) - [Digital Security (3)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/digital-security) - [GPNS (3)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/gpns) - [New Builds (3)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/new-builds) - [New Construction (3)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/new-construction) - [Cyber Security (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/cyber-security) - [Events (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/events) - [Insider (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/insider) - [Security (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/security) - [Strategy (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/strategy) - [casting (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/casting) - [IPTV (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/iptv) - [Smart Living (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/smart-living) - [Trends (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/trends) - [Webinar (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/webinar) - [healthcare (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/healthcare) [Subscribe for Updates](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/page/8#subscribe) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/AB%20WH%20%20(Blog%20Banner)%20(10).jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-to-make-sure-your-marriot-property-is-gpns-compliant-1) ### [How to Make Sure Your Marriott Property is GPNS Compliant](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-to-make-sure-your-marriot-property-is-gpns-compliant-1) on October 5, 2022 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) ##### What’s important to travelers these days? Guest Wi-Fi is the number one ranked property amenity among travelers, and with the proliferation of devices and streaming demands, network expectations continue to rise. Robust and dependable connectivity has become a top priority for most hotel brands. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-to-make-sure-your-marriot-property-is-gpns-compliant-1) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/AB%20WH%20%20(Blog%20Banner)%20(6).jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/modern-improvements-in-healthcare-property-television-services) ### [Modern Improvements in Healthcare Property Television Services](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/modern-improvements-in-healthcare-property-television-services) on September 30, 2022 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) As the manager of a senior living property or skilled nursing facility, you’re focused on doing everything you can to ensure your residents are comfortable in your community. One of the more streamlined ways to accomplish that is to offer your residents television services that mimic the experiences they’ve grown accustomed to in recent years. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/modern-improvements-in-healthcare-property-television-services) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/AB%20WH%20%20(Blog%20Banner)%20(3).jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-owners-architects-and-contractors-can-partner-with-tech-providers-to-raise-the-standards-of-connected-properties) ### [How Owners, Architects, and Contractors Can Partner with Tech Providers to Raise the Standards of Connected Properties](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-owners-architects-and-contractors-can-partner-with-tech-providers-to-raise-the-standards-of-connected-properties) on September 29, 2022 | By [Don Jensen](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/don-jensen) Developers need to future proof their buildings. The pandemic has left an indelible mark on how and where we work, play, and live - a recent NMHC survey showed that over 91% of apartment residents say high-speed internet is an important factor when considering an apartment with nearly 75% stating that Wi-Fi should be pre-installed. According to that same survey, an additional 69% of residents indicated that community Wi-Fi ranked as an important amenity.   [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-owners-architects-and-contractors-can-partner-with-tech-providers-to-raise-the-standards-of-connected-properties) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/AB%20WH%20%20(Blog%20Banner)%20(2).jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/managed-services-support) ### [Why Managed Services are Important for your Property](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/managed-services-support) on September 27, 2022 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) As the manager of a property in the Hospitality or Healthcare industry, you’re focused on delivering great experiences to every person who passes through your doors. One of the best ways you can do that is by investing in up-to-date data, video, and voice solutions that give guests access to things they’ve grown accustomed to in recent years—such as Wi-Fi and over-the-top content. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/managed-services-support) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/AB%20WH%20%20(Blog%20Banner)%20(1).jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/why-your-hotel-needs-a-modern-tv-system) ### [Why Your Hotel Needs a Modern TV System](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/why-your-hotel-needs-a-modern-tv-system) on September 27, 2022 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) TV in your hotel room hasn’t always been a given. For years, the guest room television wasn’t a high priority for many hotel operators unless the property had free HBO. While consumer technology quickly advanced, from picture and performance to over-the-top (OTT) capabilities, the hotel TV remained stagnant, taking years to even bring high definition (HD) to the guest room. However, the television is a vital part of the guest experience, and you need comparable video services to what your guests are accustomed to at home to make them feel comfortable. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/why-your-hotel-needs-a-modern-tv-system) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/Blue%20vivid%20image%20of%20globe.%20Globalization%20concept.%20Elements%20of%20this%20image%20are%20furnished%20by%20NASA.jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/karis-law-and-ray-baums-act-what-senior-living-facilities-need-to-know) ### [Kari’s Law and Ray Baum’s Act: What Senior Living Facilities Need to Know](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/karis-law-and-ray-baums-act-what-senior-living-facilities-need-to-know) on August 22, 2022 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) The Ray Baum's Act, which expands upon Kari’s Law, was signed into law on March 6, 2018 and goes into effect on January 6, 2021. This act requires a “dispatchable location” be transmitted when a 911 call is initiated, including calls from multi-line telephone systems. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/karis-law-and-ray-baums-act-what-senior-living-facilities-need-to-know) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/Allbridge%20Blog/Blog%20Images/woman-using-cellphone-2021-08-29-06-14-04-utc.jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/the-impact-of-technology-innovation-for-senior-living) ### [The Impact of Technology Innovation for Senior Living](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/the-impact-of-technology-innovation-for-senior-living) on August 18, 2022 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) Innovation is happening all around us, and that impact can be seen across industries. From artificial intelligence (AI) to 3-D printing, countless breakthroughs have changed the way we live—improving efficiency in our daily routines and also in the workplace. Many industries have embraced these technologies, but what does innovation look like for the senior living industry? [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/the-impact-of-technology-innovation-for-senior-living) [![CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE We partner with clients from technology adoption through their digital transformation and beyond to not just meet objectives but exceed outcomes for the future. Our collaborative approach focuses on mission outcomes with goal-based technology adoption ensuring clients receive right-sized solutions to meet their needs. With over 30 years working with federal clients, we understand the unique technology, security, operations and procurement challenges government clients face. Our technology solutions are designed with both compliance and security in mind, making integration into existing IT infrastructures seamless. Our services and solutions are available through a number of contract vehicles including: FAA SAVES IT HARDWARE FAA SAVES VTC Fish and Wildlife Service VoIP Services GSA IT Schedule 70 NASA SEWP-V NIH CIO-CS NIH FSS SeaPort NXG VA CEVN To see additional Iron Bow contract vehicles, click here. REALIZING IT MODERNIZATION GOALS AND BENEFITS Iron Bow’s Unified Communications Manager Cloud (UCM) for Government, powered by Cisco, is a cloud-based unified communication and collaboration solution that allows for teams to collaborate securely from any location. Feature-rich, UCM provides VoIP, messaging, collaboration, meetings and more. This solution has been implemented in a number of civilian agencies including one instance that implementation was rolled out to 3,300 users and will scale to be the enterprise solution that supports 10,000-12,000 users. Cisco UCM is FedRAMP authorized. SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH MICROSOFT TEAMS For agencies using Microsoft Teams, UCM integrates with the Teams platform to allow employees to work in the familiar Teams interface while benefitting from the UCM communication cloud. Iron Bow’s collaboration team can integrate UCM and Microsoft Teams to allow employees to streamline their application use, leveraging Microsoft Teams as the desktop content and messaging platform to launch a call using a Cisco calling infrastructure. Learn more here.](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/img-header-post%20(1).jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/4-reasons-why-new-builds-need-proper-technology-planning) ### [4 Reasons Why New Builds Need Proper Technology Planning](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/4-reasons-why-new-builds-need-proper-technology-planning) on August 8, 2022 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) The exponential growth in connected devices has put an immense strain on the complex infrastructures of commercial properties in recent years, especially multifamily housing complexes and senior living communities. Add in a pandemic to accelerate the need for hybrid workspaces and virtual communication, and many properties have experienced a technological nightmare. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/4-reasons-why-new-builds-need-proper-technology-planning) [![How progressive owners and developers can use strategic planning to take control of the technologies in their multifamily properties](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/x.jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-progressive-owners-and-developers-can-use-strategic-planning-to-take-control-of-the-technologies-in-their-multifamily-properties) ### [How progressive owners and developers can use strategic planning to take control of the technologies in their multifamily properties](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-progressive-owners-and-developers-can-use-strategic-planning-to-take-control-of-the-technologies-in-their-multifamily-properties) on July 1, 2022 | By [Don Jensen](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/don-jensen) As a real estate and technology professional, when I had the opportunity to tour a brand-new multifamily apartment complex, I was excited to see the types of property technology,also called “proptech,” that the developer installed and what new tech would be available to the residents in this beautiful, well-constructed building. As I entered into a model unit, I was impressed with the FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment) finishes, the high quality, and the attention to detail of the unit layout. It was easy for me to envision the elevated experience anyone would encounter while calling this place home.  [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/how-progressive-owners-and-developers-can-use-strategic-planning-to-take-control-of-the-technologies-in-their-multifamily-properties) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/iPad-on-construction-site.jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/technology-planning) ### [4 Reasons Why New Builds Need Proper Technology Planning](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/technology-planning) on June 25, 2021 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) The exponential growth in connected devices has put an immense strain on the complex infrastructures of commercial properties in recent years, especially multifamily housing complexes and senior living communities. Add in a pandemic to accelerate the need for hybrid workspaces and virtual communication, and many properties have experienced a technological nightmare. 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