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Volta Knowledge by Volta Insite: Automated Motor Monitoring for Critical Electrical Assets
A mechanical crisis is never something a business wants to deal with, yet it is probably something all businesses have experienced. George Galea, Vice President of Field Services for Volta Insite, joined Host Tyler Kern to discuss how automated monitoring of motors can alleviate the frantic rush for mechanical repairs. Now more than ever, predictive…
Volta Knowledge: Electrical Asset Health
Darcy Tangedal, a Reliability Specialist at Volta Insite, stopped by Volta Knowledge to provide insights on electric submersible pumps. Tangedal said one of the main challenges with electric submersible pumps (ESPs) is that they don’t last long. “They operate somewhere between 450-800 degrees, and it’s a half a million dollars per install,” Tangedal said. “The…
Harnessing Open-Source Technologies for Edge Analytics: TIBCO Scale Model
Open-Source technologies are quickly becoming an essential component in analyzing data, and “To the Edge and Beyond” covers insights on how edge computing is bringing data processing as close to the data source as possible. Host James Kent discusses the topic with Intel’s Brad Corrion, Director of Strategic Software Architecture, and TIBCO Software’s Jesús Centeno,…
Deconstruction with VCC: Field Safety Leadership and Task Hazard Analysis
Task hazard analysis should be completed by the people doing the work in the field. They’ll notice the hazards and observe the risk.” Construction job sites are full of hazards. That’s the nature of the industry; however, that doesn’t mean that these risks are inevitable. Through task hazard analysis, construction leaders can be more proactive…
Position Imaging’s New Reseller Referral Program
Reseller referral programs are a win-win for companies and referrers. Discussing Position Imaging’s new program, Intelligent Logistics host Tyler Kern welcomed Jeff Hoch, the Chief Revenue Officer of ePropertyCare, and Jackie Cournoyer, the Director of Dealer Relations at Position Imaging. Hoch said, “We sell smart building technology to owners, operators and developments of mainly multi-family…
Marking Minute: How Do Our Products Fit in the RDOF and Utility Infrastructure Bill
Trident family hassolutions to assist theRDOF and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Actinitiatives. KEY POINTS: Remote work & education needs accelerate rural broadband access advocacy. Trident Solutions’ products play a critical role in protecting and identifying utility assets. The Clean Water and Drinking Fund appropriated $15B into lead service lines and replacements. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, or RDOF, enacted in 2019, provides $20.4…
Weaver: Beyond The Numbers Podcast
On this episode of Weaver: Beyond The Numbers Podcast, hosts Rob Nowak, Partner, Tax Services at Weaver, and Howard Altshuler, Partner-in-Charge, Real Estate Services at Weaver, discuss climate change and adaptability for the real estate industry. This past year we’ve seen extreme weather events creating stress on buildings, infrastructure and the supply chain. Texas faced…
What Will the Commercial Space Market Look Like in 2022?
The pandemic may have halted many industries from growing, but that is not the case for the commercial space market. Jason Riggs, Director of Strategy at Technetics, discussed the market’s future for 2022 with Host Tyler Kern on today’s episode of Getting Technetical. Recently, propulsion and launch vehicles have made an entrance into the market,…
The Product Strategy Process (Part 1)
Strategy – a word we hear a lot – but what does it mean? Shockoe’s product strategy team imparts their wisdom with us for strategizing in the modern world. In the first part of a three-part series on analyzing and building actionable tips for developing mobile applications, platforms and digital or mobile experiences, Host Daniel…
Deconstruction with VCC: The Foundational Considerations of Good Field Safety Leadership
“We expect that someone can do the job they were hired to do, but we need to always get all workers up to speed on safety topics.” In any project or initiative, those leading it set the tone. When expectations are unclear, or leadership doesn’t set them, failures can happen. And that’s not what…
What to Keep in Mind as the Holidays Approach
The holiday season is here, filled with many days to celebrate. The hosts of Safety Justice League, Jason Lucas, Abby Ferri, and Jason Maldonado, treated listeners to their second annual holiday special episode. The hosts shared anecdotes, traditions, memories, and more. The holidays bring times of cheer but can also raise the risk of some safety-related…
Our Connected World: What is Driving the Acceleration of EV Vehicles?
The trend for seeing electric vehicles (EV) on the road has been on the rise. Sameer Pagnis, President of Global Automotive at TE Connectivity, joined Host Tyler Kern to discuss facilitators and roadblocks in the EV field. A convergence of factors are responsible for increasing EV prevalence. The technology is integrating rapidly, battery-pack density is…
E4 Experience Brings Together Pro AV Stakeholders to Explore, Engage, Educate, and Expo
The E4 Experience, hosted by Almo Professional AV and AVIXA, brought together pro AV and IT stakeholders on November 30 in Dallas. The 4 Es represent: Explore, Engage, Educate, and Expo. The event brought together industry experts and professionals to network, view demos of products, collaborate, and learn. Here’s a quick review of featured products…
Digital Transformation Strategies in the Age of COVID: Nokia Today
“A lot of companies tell us their strategy is fragmented, and we really saw that when COVID started,” Shaw said. “They just didn’t have a plan, or they had a plan that was more visionary.” Digital transformation in the workplace can be complicated, however, it is necessary, as digital ecosystems will account for more…
Navigating the Utilization of Automation for the First Time
Throughout the past 6 to 12 months, the demand for automation has been bigger than ever before. Statistics show that Q2 of this year was one of the highest on record. As interest in automation continues to increase, it is important for companies who are embarking with automation for their first time to understand how…
Supply Chain Strategy
Supply chains have been a key topic of conversation over the last few years. As huge disruptions occurred, it became a focus in the news and content all around the world. Companies will need new, adaptable strategies when determining future business processes. Discussing best practices for those, “On Time in Full” Host Tyler Kern…
How to Stop Asteroids From Hitting Earth? NASA to Test a Breakthrough Solution
(Bloomberg) — The Russia incident was a warning. On a winter morning in 2013, a meteor the size of a four-story building screamed across the country, exploding near the city of Chelyabinsk and injuring more than 1,600 people amid widespread property damage. The chunk of rock and iron, which was 60 feet across, served as a…
SJL Presents Frank King, The Mental Health Comedian
Comedy and depression may seem opposite, but Mental Health Comedian Frank King spoke with the Safety Justice League crew about how he has paired them. King first tasted comedy in fourth grade when he told a joke in class. In high school, he won the talent show with standup comedy. Later, King earned a degree,…
A $6 Billion Jolt for U.S. EV Supply Chains
(Bloomberg) — Stay on top of the electric car revolution by signing up to our Hyperdrive newsletter here. President Biden finally signed his $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law last week, and among the goodies was $6 billion in federal grants for companies making batteries or processing materials for the components they use. For…
Changing Work Site Culture to Be More Vocal About Safety
Commentary: Fall protection and safety are critical aspects of any job that requires heights. The most critical component is the harness. However, it’s not just the product and design that matter. Communicating real-world safety scenarios and getting everyone to talk about them is essential, as well. Safety Justice League welcomed Alex Hogan, Strategic Sales…
A Bit About: Leveraging Security Systems to Drive Value in Retail: CEO Perspectives
“Through the ability to do analytics and, as well as demographic identification through surveillance systems, leveraging security systems to help retail organizations identify customers, identify patterns of purchases, traffic cloves of people are really powerful solutions,” Leiponis said. Security systems have many applications for retail beyond their initial use case. A Bit About, a Parabit Systems…
Trade Shows are Back But Will They Be Packed in 2022?
Commentary: In this episode of Straight Outta Crumpton, Hosts, Greg Crumpton and Tyler Kern, sat down with, Scott Meyers, VP of Operations and Strategic Services at Service Logic. The three discussed the importance of relationships in the industry, as well as the future of trade shows in a post-COVID world. Meyers was working for…
Opportunities in the Material Handling Industry
Tyler Kern welcomed Satyen Pathak, an Account Executive at Designed Conveyer Systems (DCS), and they discussed the opportunities that exist within the material handling industry. Pathak started as an installer of letter-sorting machines, eventually moving to technical support and research in customer service and ultimately rising to his current job at DCS. Pathak is thankful…
Ideal Conditions: Healthy Building Practices During and After Construction
Sustainable architecture and building practices are not new trends, but construction methods of the past thirty years continue to prioritize sustainability in materials, processes, equipment and technology. Frank Dobosz, president at Polygon US, spoke with Daniel J. Litwin about the market forces pushing the industry to embrace sustainability as a business model and set new…
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