Andrew Froehlich

Fort Collins

Contributing Writer and Founder, InfraMomentum at Tech Target

Network architect, marketing hack, and IT infrastructure analyst. Author of two Cisco certification books published by Sybex.

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混同しがちな「Zoom Workplace」「Zoom Meetings」「Zoom Rooms」の違い

1 week ago | techtarget.itmedia.co.jp | Andrew Froehlich

Zoomのサービスの中では、Zoom MeetingsとZoom Roomsという2つのサービスが混同されやすい。Zoom Meetingsは、「Zoom Workplace」と名称変更されたコラボレーションツール群の中心的な構成要素であり、Zoom WorkplaceのコアとなるWeb会議機能を提供している。一方のZoom Roomsは、専用のハードウェアおよびソフトウェアを使用してZoomのWeb会議に参加するための追加の方法であり、個人の作業環境やハドルルーム（予約不要の少人数会議室）、複数人用の会議室に特化して設計されている。 Zoom MeetingsとZoom Roomsの比較においては、「どちらが優れているか」ではなく、「自社にとって専用ハードウェアやソフトウェアを用いた会議室が必要かどうか」という視点が重要となる。Zoom Roomは、多人数の会議室と他の会議参加者をWeb会議で接続する組織にとっては非常に便利だ。しかし、ハドルルームや会議室をあまり使わない組織にとっては、導入のメリットは大きくない。予算や拡張性も、選定に影響する要素だ。Zoom...
Why People Are Holding Back Your Smart Building Success (and How to Fix It)

1 week ago | buildings.com | Andrew Froehlich

Training is Essential: Most smart tech failures stem from improper or insufficient staff training post-deployment—not from the technology itself. Communication Silos Create Risk: IT, security, and facilities teams must collaborate proactively to avoid service disruptions and security lapses. Change Resistance is Underrated: Veteran team members often resist new systems—early involvement and clear benefits help drive adoption.
The Real Value of Digital Twins in Smart Buildings

3 weeks ago | buildings.com | Andrew Froehlich

Courtesy of Dzmitry Auramchik | DreamstimeThe Real Value of Digital Twins in Smart BuildingsFrom avoiding costly HVAC failures to reducing energy waste, digital twins are driving efficiency across commercial buildings. Discover how real-time analytics and AI-powered simulations are redefining building operations—and what you need to know before deploying them.
どれだけできている？まさかの「データ流出」を防ぐ“11個の要点”：情報漏えいを防ぐには

1 month ago | techtarget.itmedia.co.jp | Andrew Froehlich

データ流出の主な原因としてはフィッシングといった攻撃手法に加え、内部関係者のミスや悪意も考えられる。そのため、データ流出の対策は外部からの攻撃を想定した対策だけではなく、内部脅威への対策も必要になる。データ流出を防ぐための具体的な施策を以降で紹介しよう。データを保護するには、まずその内容と所在を把握する必要がある。データの分類によって知的財産や個人情報など機密性の高い情報を特定し、それらを安全に取り扱うための方針を策定することが求められる。データは追加、削除、移動されるなど変化し続けるので、データ保護の施策もそれに対応しなければならない。数多くの従業員や外部関係者に特権アクセス権限を与えると、データ流出のリスクが高まる。「必要な人」に「必要なアクセス権限」を与えることを軸にした厳しいアクセス制限によって、安全性を高めることができる。そのためにはアクセス権限のポリシーを策定し、常時監視することが大切だ。アクセス管理ツールを使えば、アクセス管理作業の効率化を図れる。...
Was sind die gängigen Methoden zur Authentifizierung? | Computer Weekly

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Andrew Froehlich

Über 400 IT-Sicherheitsexperten beteiligen sich an offenen Brief der EFF, der Trump-Regierung auffordert, Chris Krebs in Ruhe zu lassen. Mehr als 400 …
Building mobile security awareness training for end users

1 month ago | techtarget.com | Andrew Froehlich

Mobile device security training topics A wide range of topics are essential to mobile security training. IT should ensure users have a good grasp of different types of malware, prevention tactics and how they must apply their knowledge. Malware is a concern with any device containing corporate data. Mobile endpoints have some specific vulnerabilities that users should be aware of, however. Certain attacks target mobile devices, often through email, malicious apps or SMS text messages.
Vacant to Vibrant: How Smart Retrofitting Is Powering the Shift from Office to Retail Space

1 month ago | buildings.com | Andrew Froehlich

Courtesy of Suwaree Tangbovornpichet | Getty ImagesVacant to Vibrant: How Smart Retrofitting Is Powering the Shift from Office to Retail SpaceWith office vacancies projected to hit 20% in 2025 and retail construction slowing due to high costs, building owners are finding new revenue opportunities by transforming idle office square footage into dynamic, mixed-use spaces—fueled by adaptive design and digital permitting tools. Vacancy = opportunity.
Avoid These 3 Predictive Maintenance Pitfalls to Ensure Smart Building Success

2 months ago | buildings.com | Andrew Froehlich

Courtesy of Parradee Kietsirikul | Getty ImagesAvoid These 3 Predictive Maintenance Pitfalls to Ensure Smart Building SuccessSmart buildings thrive on precision and performance, but bad data, poor tech, and weak cybersecurity can sabotage even the most advanced PdM strategies. Learn how to overcome these common challenges and keep your building running flawlessly.
What's the Difference Between Zoom Meetings and Rooms?

2 months ago | techtarget.com | Andrew Froehlich

For some users, Zoom Meetings is all they need; others may opt for Zoom Rooms. Learn about the features each service provides and the supported use cases.
Juniper Acquisition by HPE

2 months ago | networkcomputing.com | Andrew Froehlich

HPE recently made massive waves in the IT networking space by announcing the acquisition of Juniper Networks in a deal worth $14 billion. While most have proclaimed this as an excellent long-term strategic move by HPE to better compete against Cisco, which offers a wide range of compute, network, and security solutions, only time will tell where Juniper technologies and assets will be positioned in the market.