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The Rugged Edge Survival Guide: Transformative Industry Trends & Technologies for 2021
Edge computing is shaping intelligence for many corporate enterprises and new businesses. Dustin Seetoo, Product Marketing Director at Premio, broke down all of the necessary info to bring people up to speed on the latest in rugged edge computers and why this technology is a transformative game-changer for 2021. “System integrators and machine learning have…
Huawei Smartphone Sales Tank Under US Sanctions
After sanctions imposed by the United States last year, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei is struggling mightily. The company fell out of the world’s top five organizations in terms of smartphones shipped – the first time it’s ranked outside that group in six years, according to Canalys. In the second quarter of 2020, the company was…
Los Angeles Film & TV Production Hits Rock Bottom During Pandemic
More data has been released regarding how the Los Angeles film market has adjusted to the pandemic, and, though, there are some signs of life and reasons for hope, the numbers are not good. Reporting out of Hollywood Reporter said that non-profit benefit and research organization for the greater LA media economy, FilmLA, recently…
The Rise of Media Converters in Addressing Growing Bandwidth Demand
Media converters are a flexible and necessary piece of equipment for today’s varied network infrastructure demands. These cost-effective solutions transmit ever-growing numbers of data types and needs. Dylan Han, Product Specialist and Jei Mercado, Regional Sales Engineer, both with EtherWAN, gave their thoughts and insights on media converters’ versatility and effectiveness as a solution….
The Interaction between Privacy and Advancing AV Recognition Technologies
As technology continues to evolve at a blistering pace, the world of professional AV is no exception – and recognition technology that allows for tailored content and experiences is at the forefront of that evolution. Specifically, facial recognition technology is opening all sorts of doors in the Pro AV landscape, empowering museums, corporations and more…
Print Precision: Understanding the Importance of Color Profiles in Digital Printing
If you’re in need of enterprise-level digital printing, you’re going to need a color profile. And, as an end-user, it may be tough to understand what level of detail your color profile needs to be and how to choose the printing solution to meet those needs. But it’s important to do so. Making the…
Will AR Devices Be Able to Replace Phones?
On Spatial Perspectives, host Dan Cui will have a one-on-one dialog with innovators and thought leaders in the growing Spatial Reality, or Spatial Computing, market. Cui will invite guests who can discuss the real world use cases of the technology and how it could benefit mankind while exploring any drawbacks and how they might be mitigated….
Gazing into the AV Crystal Ball: What’s the Future of AV Systems?
Disruptive technologies abound in the audiovisual space, with companies the world over engaging in the elevation of recognition technologies, integrations, personalized content, audio and video systems, extended reality, and more to bring impactful experiences to life. Mad Systems is one such company. Having just received another patent for recognition technology, the company is primed to…
Why Energy Automation Can Spark Your Business
CE Pro has been tracking the “energy automation” category for a bit now, as it’s one whose potential appears very promising for custom integrators. Troy Morgan, president and CEO of PanTech Design in Texas, has realized this firsthand, beginning with outfitting his own home for energy automation and bringing that experience and expertise to fellow integrator partners…
P&G Cleaning Products Boom as COVID Sanitization Continues
Many industries are more optimistic about their sales going into 2021, and it looks like this is panning out for the broader sanitization and cleaning products market. In particular, one company is feeling the boost to its bottom line, as reporting out of Reuters asserts that Procter & Gamble, with a wide array of…
Unstructured Data Holds Companies Back: How Cloud-Based Management Gives Companies Data Control
Data is the way of the enterprise world as 2021 dawns – though making sense of the vast amounts of information percolating through an organization at any given moment is perhaps easier said than done. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated this problem, forcing companies to navigate remote and hybrid work, unintentional silos, disparate teams and…
Retail Imposter Syndrome: Common, Confounding, and Curable!
Retail is exciting, fast-moving, and filled with opportunity, yet information overload is a constant challenge. Join retail strategist, speaker, and trainer Carol Spieckerman every other Thursday as she navigates past the noise to get to the heart of what really matters in retail. In every episode, Carol harnesses her latest retail trajectories and interviews with…
Revolutionizing Convenience: SandenVendo’s Legacy and IoT Innovations in Vending
With a rich history spanning over 82 years, SandenVendo has been at the forefront of the vending industry. Originally specializing in vending machine production, the company later expanded into food service equipment, manufacturing a wide range of heated display cases, coolers, and refrigerated units. Located in Dallas, SandenVendo takes pride in its fully integrated manufacturing…
How Will Drones Play into the Future of Agriculture?
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. Drones in America host Grant Guillot looks at the future of American manufactured drones through…
Cybersecurity Strategies Within Managed Services
IoT products and services are growing, but are the cybersecurity tools and strategies necessary to secure networks from threats posed by these technology innovations growing at the same pace? Two IoT experts from Diversified, Avi Shah, IT Security Engineer, and Adam Bowser, Director of Information Technologies, shared their thoughts on and experiences in keeping…
Focusing on Narrative in Designing a ‘Disney Experience’
Whether you’re an integrator, a designer or simply a label-defying creative, the EXPERIENCE is everything. Host Bryan Meszaros explores the story behind the exhibit to understand how a carefully crafted experience traps into the human experience to connect people to place. Welcome to another episode of the Experience by Design podcast with host Brian Meszaros….
Sales Disruptors: The Art of Generating Early Sales
Whitney Sales, the creator of The Sales Method and General Partner at Acceleprise, broke into the world of venture capital by chance. After working in sales for companies over the years, Sales discovered her true passion lay in working with founders. Before long, her engagement led her to Acceleprise, where Sales became an early…
Apple Facing a Lawsuit to Remove Telegram Over Hate Speech
Social media has been in the political and ethical spotlight over the past few weeks, with former President Trump’s Twitter account being suspended, social media apps like Parler being pulled from the App Store after being used to organize violence at the Capitol, and more. Now, Apple is under fire from the non-profit Coalition…
The Role of ‘Conventional’ AV as Innovation Continues
Even in the wake of tremendous innovation in the AV space, there will always be room for more “conventional” systems, meaning systems that still rely on video extenders and other more traditional technology. More than anything, these systems will play a role in providing AV solutions for those unwilling to take the leap or interested…
Massive Digital + Static Signage Unveiled at Broadway Plaza in Times Square
New York—SNA Displays built what’s being dubbed the Broadway Plaza Digital, a new LED spectacular in a prominent location at the southeast end of the Times Square bowtie. The new digital, from SNA Displays’ EMPIRE™ line of exterior display products, is installed just outside H&M’s Times Square flagship location at 151 West 42nd Street. Built in 1999, 151…
Ribbon and IBM Partner to deliver Unified Communications as a Service
Communication, collaboration and remote capabilities have always been an integral part of how companies relate with customers and shareholders – and the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust these business drivers even further into the spotlight. To help businesses stay at the leading-edge in the application of these core tools and strategies, IBM and Ribbon Communications…
Maximize Your Productivity by “Rejecting the Hustle”
Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin guides retailers to be the hero and navigate the industry’s biggest B2B challenges online and offline. Influencers and entrepreneurs like Gary Vee often tout a singular strategy — hustle until you make it. If you think you’re working hard, you’re not. If you don’t think you can work any harder, you can….
Today’s AV Technology Isn’t Magic – It’s Ready to Roll
The things that are possible with innovative, cutting-edge AV solutions get more impressive every day. They’re empowering new forms of content, new levels of personalization, and presentations and experiences we used to only dream of. But, as Mad Systems puts it, it’s not magic – it’s real potential, right here, right now – though the…
The Drone Industry’s Promising Future as 2021 Dawns
At CES 2021, a conference showcasing the latest technological innovations, companies showcased the latest and greatest in drone technology. At the same time the event was taking place, another conversation was happening about what the future of the industry would look like in the next few years. Juniper Unmanned Director of Strategic Programs Jason San…
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