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Exploring the Expansion of 5G Networks into Space
For defense contractor Lockheed Martin, space represents valuable terrain, a frontier with infinite possibilities. Recently, the defense contractor announced a partnership with satellite start-up Omnispace. Their mission: To develop a network of 5G infrastructure in space. This groundbreaking operation poses multiple questions. What drivers are behind the partners’ decision to make space the place for…
China Expands its EV Footprint on the World Stage
As Chinese automobile manufacturer Geely, the parent company behind Volvo and Daimler AG, plans to launch its sub-brand of luxury electric vehicles, a possible competitor to Tesla’s growing footprint, the country appears poised to dominate the EV industry. Since the early ‘90s, China has ramped up its annual automobile production capacity. In 2001, after joining…
Education, Not Money, Will Build the Future of America’s Infrastructure
Timothy Tenne is COO of Easy Aerial, a large commercial drone corporation. Prior to this role, he was a senior director at Amtrak, a Deputy COO of a large transit agency in our country, and a Deputy Chief of Safety at another large agency. He shared his thoughts on the state of infrastructure in…
Pandemic Accelerated Demand for Semiconductor Chips, Says Intel VP
The global chip supply chain is in crisis mode after a mass shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch or read below as Gregory Bryant, Intel executive VP of client computing, talks about the demand for semiconductor chips. — Host: Let’s talk first, Greg, about the demand, is this just a snap back from covid,…
Post-Mortem on the Metal Fabrication Industry After COVID-19
COVID-19 wreaked havoc on a lot of industries, and it certainly impacted supply chains. The OEM metal fabrication industry is no stranger to challenges, but the past year stretched it thin. The sector, already known for raw materials shortages, demand swings and labor shortages, saw challenges on a grand scale. As the world works to…
How Autonomy Will Cement Skydio as the Largest American Drone Company
Both pilots and companies are navigating a thin line between security and innovation. Host Grant Guillot talks with leaders, influencers, and experts across the drone industry to guide us through the complex web of technology and policy in the United States. Drone use cases continue to expand—signifying there’s a drone for every season. Skydio, the largest American…
Your Brand is Only as Good as Your Marketing Team
Education is the highest form of marketing. Shannon Maverick sets on out on a quest to speak with business leaders from around B2B to better understand how they are utilizing education with their customers. What’s the secret to building a strong marketing team? And what’s the makeup of that team? Sharing his wisdom on…
COVID-19’s Impact on Industrial Manufacturing and Broadband
A year after the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way we live and work, a glimmer of hope lies on the horizon. Cases in the United States are dropping, and the vaccine rollout is well underway. As a result, many of us can’t help but look back on where we started. How has the pandemic…
10 Minutes to a Better Building: A Guide for Choosing the Right Parts & Supplies Partner
Although he’s quite the busy man, Vince Dawson, General Manager at Boland Supply, found 10 minutes to spare, and that’s precisely the time needed to help host Tyler Kern with some tips and insights on choosing the right parts and supplies partner. “I think the best reason for choosing the right supplier is you can…
Built Modular: Digital Twin Modeling to Produce More Efficient, Cost-Effective Designs
Manufacturers around the world are searching for ways to lower costs, add efficiency and produce more consistent parts the first time – and digital twins might be the ideal solution. The creation of a digital twin to a real-world part allows for effective digital twin modeling that empowers manufacturers to, in a virtual space, see…
The Marking Minute: The Wide World of ID Markers
The world of ID markers is massive. There’s always something identifying an area, asset or location. Diving into the market and talking about its growth and changes, Kyle Wagner, Senior Business Development Manager of William Fick & Company, joined this episode of The Marking Minute. Presco acquired William Frick & Company in 2020, expanding capabilities…
Quick Tips on Email Marketing
Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin guides retailers to be the hero and navigate the industry’s biggest B2B challenges online and offline. Email marketing continues to be one of the best channels for ROI, with each $1 spent generating $38 in revenue. It can be a great tool to reach a variety of goals, so why not just dive in…
Maintaining Meaningful Relationships through a Screen
Greg Crumpton lives by a simple mantra: Relationships drive business. Each week on Straight Outta Crumpton, Crumpton dives into the lost art of networking and speaks with the biggest influencers in business services to learn how they build, nurture and value their professional relationships. Among the challenges of the past year, relationship building might be one…
Rooftalks: Alternatives to Commercial Roof Replacements
Jeff Gerwig, National Engineering Manager at Colliers International, partners with Fortis Warranty to ensure client assets run efficiently to support occupant comfort. Colliers’ master service agreement with Fortis helps clients save on roofing costs. If Gerwig can prevent a client from replacing a roof too early, it provides cost savings. So, Colliers uses an…
Career Lessons Learned by an Analog Guy in a Digital World
No company is perfect, and whether you work at a start-up or large corporation, there will inevitably be days where you wish you worked on the other side. Tim Garbutt, the Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Flintco LLC, has been on both sides and knows how the other half works. On this episode…
Fiberside Chat: In Fiber Buildouts, the Devil is in the Details
With the development of technology like 5G and fiber networks, society is moving at breakneck speed toward faster and more efficient ways of life. But what is it costing us? Tom Counts, Executive Vice President and Co-founder of 3-GIS, has noticed in recent months a strange and puzzling trend in the world of fiber…
Field Focus: Field Service Innovation at the Edge
For most field service organizations, the edge is their front line and the face of the business. After all, the mobile technicians that make up the edge are the ones that go out to customers and help solve their problems. Because these people are so essential to the success of a field service organization, it’s…
Can On-Demand EV Charging Scale Business & Technology?
SparkCharge announced a partnership with Allstate, and they plan to build a decentralized network of EV charging. The plan also included a gig-based work schematic in the four-cities it’s launched: Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Will this business model be successful, and is the world ready for a gig-based EV charging model?…
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on Foundry Business, Global Chip Shortage
Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger discussed the company’s ambitions to create a new foundry business, and saying he sees the global chip shortage lasting “a couple more years.” Gelsinger spoke with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang about why change is something that’s fundamental to Intel’s business. — Gelsinger: I’m committed to the best products in…
How America’s Crumbling Roadways Impact Coast-to-Coast Supply Chains
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave a current report card for America’s roadways. The U.S. didn’t fare well as it showed that the roads are crumbling at a consistent rate. The report gave the U.S. a C overall but a D in transit, citing an aging system and lack of funding to improve…
How Conversational AI Leads to Career Advancement Opportunities
The way we communicate, share data and use technology to act on those insights is changing – and it’s all leading to the cloud. On In the Cloud, every week new experts will engage in a fire side chat and will bring their extensive experience in software, IT and mobile solutions straight to you, offering a…
Automated Machine Tool Feedback in an Industry 4.0 World
Industry 4.0 is on everyone’s lips in manufacturing right now, but with that buzz comes a fair amount of intimidation. Some of the bigger players are already rolling with fully autonomous setups and industrial Internet of Things devices. What about smaller manufacturers, though? For them, Scott Mahrle said, a perfect first step can be…
Nokia Today: Nokia and Greener Acres Canada Partner to Advance Intelligent Urban Infrastructure
In October, Nokia and Greener Acres Canada, Inc. announced a powerful partnership. E-waste refers to discarded devices, from smartphones to computers, tablets and gaming consoles, that traditionally have found their way into landfills. Now, with this partnership, the two companies will use the nearly 50,000 tons of this waste produced by the city of…
The Differences in Fueling Operations Between the US and Europe
Cla-Val’s Tom Boriack, Global Market Manager for Fueling, and Richard Hooton, Market Manager of Aviation & Ground Fueling for EMEA with Cla-Val Europe, returned to the Valve Chronicles for this second installment on a series about the differences in aircraft fueling operations between the United States and Europe. One key difference between the two nations…
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