DALY Technology Pulse

Is your organization staring down a fleet of aging desktops, laptops, or workstations? You're not alone. 

In this episode, Rick from DALY breaks down why Virginia and Maryland SLED organizations need to start their compute conversations now — not next quarter. 

With DRAM prices up over 170%, OEMs announcing 15-20% price hikes, and shortages projected through 2028, the window to lock in pricing is closing fast. 

Plus, we dig into ...

You've got firewalls. You've got endpoint detection. But when ransomware locks your agency's data at 2 AM, how fast can you actually get back on your feet?

In this episode, Rick from DALY sits down with Marlin McVay, Public Sector CTO and CISO at Cohesity, to break down why cyber resilience isn't the same as cybersecurity—and why treating recovery as an afterthought is a recipe for disaster. Marlin explains why s...

Security cameras on walls aren't enough anymore. In this episode, Rick from DALY breaks down what modern physical security really looks like—integrated platforms where cameras, access control, sensors, and intercoms all work together. Plus, five reasons why upgrading your security system is worth the investment, and how DALY partners with organizations from assessment to installation to ongoing support. 

Whether you're in ...

Schools are facing a device apocalypse. Millions of laptops and Chromebooks purchased with pandemic emergency funding are hitting end-of-life—all at once. But the money that paid for them? Long gone. Meanwhile, state and local governments are under pressure to adopt AI, but only 3 states have actually made real progress. The rest are stuck in pilot project purgatory.

In this episode of DALY Tech in 10, host Rick from DALY breaks dow...

In this Tech in 10, Rick from DALY explores rising tensions between tech companies and the government in Singapore to battle spoofing and scam messages. Tech companies are imploring people to update their devices to the most modern systems for one reason... security. 

Then we'll discuss why one of the most prominent tech moguls, Jeff Bezos, is coming back and what his new venture could mean for the future of AI. His new Project...

In this Tech in 10, we discuss how tech giants aren't just working against each other anymore... but they're working together. Apple is close to finalizing a deal to license Google's Gemini AI for Siri! Could this be a massive turning point with how companies interact with each other in this AI shift? 

Then we talk about how your car is spying on you. With high-tech cars now, data on your driving habits, routes, and m...

AI is shaking up the public sector world- but how are people actually using it? From streamlining operations to boosting productivity and generating important documents, AI systems are truly everywhere. It's time to explore the best practices agencies need to follow as they adopt new tools. What risks should leaders watch out for? How do you protect sensitive data when using AI models? And what guardrails should IT teams put i...

Welcome to the DALY Tech in 10! In these short episodes, we highlight interesting news coming out of the tech world that and add in a little bit of the DALY flair.

In this week’s Tech in 10, we’re breaking down how AMD is strengthening its position in the AI race through new partnerships with OpenAI and Oracle, promising faster, more efficient compute options for enterprise workloads. Meanwhile, an AWS network outage left many organ...

Technology is one of the most important investments an organization will make. In this episode, Larry Meadows from HP joins Rick from DALY to discover the importance of identifying ways to optimize your technology on a fixed budget. 

With budgets being stretched thin, organizations need to find a return-on-investment. Managing and understanding the needs of your technology fleet won’t just save you money but save you time as well. L...

AI-driven attacks don’t take breaks—and neither should your cybersecurity strategy. In this episode, Rick from DALY is joined once again by Michael Townsend, National SLED Solutions Architect at Barracuda, to dive into the five foundational pillars every organization needs to protect its network. 

From proactive detection to rapid response and scalable prevention, they break down how Barracuda is helping SLED entities build smarter,...

The SLED space is on the brink of a massive transformation. With Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 nearing the end of their support, many organizations risk leaving their tech behind. An outdated system, jeopardizes both security and quality making evolving your operating system no longer an option – it’s a necessity.

In the first episode of this season, Rick from DALY speaks with Matias Matias from HP to discuss a massive technological ...

For decades, business have relied on paper. But as organizations strive for sustainability and efficiency, paper is getting piled up, crumpled up, and completely outdated. With more people working remotely, digitizing documents is crucial for an organization's success. From offices to the classroom, the evolution of work has caused a big question: Can productivity thrive in a remote environment?

This episode of the Technology P...

Technology gives us so much power in the palms of our hands. But with great technology comes an even greater power need. In the education space, the plethora of student devices utilized need full batteries to unlock the full potential of learning. But most school systems don’t have the charging tech infrastructure to meet the challenge.

In this episode, Abe Wiley from Jar Systems chats with Rick from DALY on an issue you probably ha...

Data is a valuable and sensitive resource. Hackers from all over the world are discovering new ways to steal data from organizations. As hackers evolve, so does your network to protect and defend against the latest in cyber threats. But how do you know which program is the best for your defense? 

In this episode, tune-in to hear Rick from DALY speak with special guest, Edwin Kohler from Extreme Networks, to discuss the intricate par...

From the outside, keeping everyone safe can seem relatively simple. However, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to make sure our public safety professionals are all up to standards. The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) policy is crucial towards ensuring safety organizations are protecting their network along with the public.

Rick from DALY speaks welcomes back Sean Georgia from Panasonic with special guest Wes...

The future with artificial intelligence is here. And don’t worry—it’s not like the movies. Instead of taking over the world, AI is helping us learn, grow, and understand our surroundings more than ever. In the SLED market, AI is being used in ways that enhance productivity and evolve the way we do things. 

In this episode, Rick from DALY speaks with Jerome Gabryszewski from HP about the ever-evolving AI technology that HP and DALY a...

Keeping the public safe is a tough job. In an environment that is so unpredictable where anything could happen, the last thing you want is for your technology to break, get lost, or simply not work. Maintaining order and safety with reliable technology and networks has become just as important as patrolling the streets. 

 This episode features two incredible DALY partners, Sean Georgia from Panasonic and Carrie Vaiano from Absolute ...

There is a common saying that knowledge is power. But the way young people grasp that knowledge is just as powerful. In this technological era, there are so many new ways that knowledge can be gained in schools. Audio is one of those ways. Starting with students in kindergarten all the way to graduation, audio has become a powerful cornerstone of gaining knowledge. 

This episode will explore the advancements in audio technology with...

The meeting space is considered a healthy environment for a storm. Well, a brainstorm. It’s an area where ideas are created and things get done. However, without the proper tools in that space, the storm often dies off. The principles of scaling and leveraging your space should be seamless so the ideas can get flowing right away.  

In this episode, you will hear Rick from DALY and guest Dan Root from Barco as they discuss the import...