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Nissan Hopes Spending Big on Tech Will Reverse Slide
(Bloomberg) — After two years of faltering sales and fallout from the 2018 arrest of ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor Co.’s newly installed management are at another crossroads: how to get Japan’s second-largest automaker out of a rut and beyond the shadow of the disgraced executive who drove its strategy for decades. It’s a tall…
Women in Skilled Trades are Driving a Tradesperson Renaissance
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. Skilled trades certainly don’t get the respect or attention they deserve. In…
Drones are Making a Big Impact on Solar Project Surveying
From drones and bleeding-edge technology to the end-to-end processes that drive efficiency, modern construction is undergoing a renaissance. Host Shaun MacIntosh talks with the top leaders in construction and provides unmatched insights into the industry that quite literally built the world around us. Drones are revolutionizing surveying, enabling faster, less costly topographic data than ever before….
On-site hydrogen: what’s the big deal?
For years, one of the issues with hydrogen has been that it is manufactured at one facility – sometimes as a byproduct – then taken elsewhere. But what if the hydrogen could be made on-site? It would cut down on costs and make the process simpler. On this episode of Purple Is the New…
Tesla’s Newest Chinese-Made Model Y Begins Deliveries
China recently added another Chinese-made-and-sold Tesla to its stable, rolling out the Model Y electric SUV. The vehicle has now begun deliveries in the country, with Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, which Tesla founder Elon Musk calls a “template for future growth,” producing the cars. The company’s Shanghai factory is already proving to exceed capacity expectations;…
How 1099 Workers Fit into a Platform Economy: Can FinTech Help Today’s Gig Worker?
“Gig economy” – it’s a buzzword that’s been in the mouths of many an analyst over the last several years, with the ways we work and pay employees shifting in response to an evolving landscape. To explore some intricacies of gig work, particularly as it relates to the 1099 payroll infrastructure, Voice of B2B…
Cooler News: An Inside Look at KPS Global’s New Marketing Coordinator Role
Now that KPS Global has homed in on the goals we want to achieve in the new year, we’re expanding our team to help us get there. One of the new roles being offered is the Marketing Coordinator position, which will focus heavily on content generation and collaboration with KPSG’s subject matter experts. Cooler…
Predicting Growth in Secondary Markets in 2021
On Industrial Strength, host Chase MacLeod and industry experts will explore trends in industrial real estate and provide insight into the worlds of industrial real estate development, investment sales, dynamics in leasing markets and trends for eCommerce and logistics. When the world turns, we turn with it. As 2020 forced us all to adjust to our…
How Coronavirus is Transforming the Automation Industy
While employees in most industries have the opportunity to work from home during the pandemic, this is not the case for those in the manufacturing sector. As a company that deals almost exclusively with physical products, FANUC Robotics started cycling employees into its Michigan headquarters once their governor gave the green light. But how…
Applications of Ribbon’s IT and Optical Network: Oil & Gas and Rail Industries with Sam Lisle
Critical infrastructure operators are facing new and emerging challenges regarding networking. For many, that means transitioning from legacy systems, providing greater security, and digitization. Those in the Oil & Gas and Rail industries are keenly aware of these issues. Providing insight on how these industries are evolving and the solutions available is Sam Lisle, Ribbon…
The Future of Indoor GPS: Why Apple Is Betting on the UWB Location Chip
The consumer technology landscape is often a good indication of where the technology world is heading, giving the world a glimpse into how the industry’s major players are navigating unprecedented acceleration in the space and in innovation. That landscape has seen Apple double down on its commitment to ultra-wideband technology, or UWB. The iPhone 11…
Hyundai Motors Acquires Boston Dynamics: How Can Robotics Scale Car Manufacturing?
Automotive industry giant Hyundai Motors made waves recently, acquiring noted robotics lab Boston Dynamics for more than $1 billion. That’s a hefty investment – but what does it really represent? To find out, Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin sat down with Konstantin Maslennikov, CEO and Founder of HereYouGo, which is working to empower anyone…
Water and Moisture Control: Building It Right the First Time
Two of the biggest threats to any structure are water and moisture. Once water permeates walls, it can lead to mold and rot. Ideally, you want to build the wall right the first time. To discuss the challenges with moisture and water control, Lasey Simon, Building Envelope Specialist at Tamlyn, shared her insights on this episode…
Innovating the Customer Experience with Old-Fashioned Professionalism
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. Running a business is a tall order, particularly in the service…
What Manufacturers Can do to Maximize the Ability of Self-Supporting Machines
Production managers lean on their machine operators to optimize the line. As these workers adjust settings, swap components and troubleshoot faults, their agility and skill keep the line in constant motion. We need these operators to give the right support to the machines so they can support production. In reality, the manufacturers that rely on…
WeCare Denali, LLC Acquires Madden Brothers in Northeast Ohio
Russellville, Arkansas – Denali Water Solutions, LLC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, WeCare Denali, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Madden Brothers, Inc. compost, mulch, and soil operations in Brunswick, Ohio. WeCare Denali, LLC is the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary focused on producing high-end compost, mulch, and soil products from recycled waste. WeCare Denali’s services…
A Lesson in Subtlety: How to Mentor Colleagues
While there is no clear path to finding a mentor, when Simon Whitton, Managing Director, SIRO Consulting chatted with Brandon Pfluger, Host, Knowledge is Power, about his career in robotics, he shared some key insight into how he’s ended up acting as a mentor to colleagues. Throughout his career, Whitton has held leadership positions…
Claro Brasil Selects Ribbon’s Cloud-Native SBCs for Network Expansion
Westford, MA – Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors, today announced that Claro Brasil has selected Ribbon’s SBC Software Edition (SBC SWe) to expand and secure their extensive Voice over IP network. “We have a long term relationship with Ribbon, which has…
It’s an Exciting Moment for Telecommunication Infrastructure Growth
It’s an exciting moment for the growth of telecommunication infrastructure, especially in places that aren’t New York City or Los Angeles. While the “big three” companies will continue to fight each other in urban markets, rolling out things like 5G and battling for the best densification, there’s enormous space for the hundreds of smaller companies…
It’s an Exciting Moment for Telecommunication Infrastructure Growth
It’s an exciting moment for the growth of telecommunication infrastructure, especially in places that aren’t New York City or Los Angeles. While the “big three” companies will continue to fight each other in urban markets, rolling out things like 5G and battling for the best densification, there’s enormous space for the hundreds of smaller companies…
Building Inclusive and Diverse Non-Profi Boards with Ronnie Haggerty and Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew
There are many challenges in achieving inclusion and diversity on boards. Many non-profit boards struggle with putting together a balanced board of diverse voices, including younger board members. Ronnie Haggerty, Vice President of Community Relations for The United Way at Greater Houston, and Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Vice President of Community Affairs for the Strategic Alliances…
How Rentals Are Growing the UK Drone Market
While touchless payment is widely accepted in countries like Russia or China, it’s not widely adapted in the United States. The same is true of unmanned autonomous vehicles, or drones, which are being used on nearly every product in an industry in some countries but are still being rolled out in others. Dave Pendrill,…
How Transparency Can Lead to Sustainable Building
Sustainability, transparency, wellness and resiliency are the pillars of the green building world. Host Daniel Huard, the Godfather of Sustainability, collaborates with the experts around the world focusing on green design. Sustainability is a topic that is becoming more and more a part of our daily conversations at home and in the workplace. Daniel…
The Importance of Proper Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), is on everyone’s mind these days. With the COVID-19 pandemic raising concerns over the quality and safety of indoor air, it’s an opportune time to get an insider’s perspective on IAQ and what proper and/or increased ventilation can do to make an internal environment a safe one. Nick Agopian, Vice President…
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