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How Will Drones Deliver COVID-19 Tests?
This Friday, on a bonus episode of Drones In America, host Grant Guillot will sit down with DroneUp CEO Tom Walker and Michael Blades, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense, and Security Americas Region for Frost & Sullivan. DroneUp just announced a partnership with Walmart and Quest Diagnostics to deliver at-home COVID-19 self-collection kits. Walmart…
Adventures in Technology with DCD’s Peter Judge (Part 2)
In the second half of a two-part discussion on technology, Peter Judge, Global Editor for DatacenterDynamics, and host Raymond Hawkins turned their attention on the data center industry, the impact technology advancements have on it and the evolving role of the DatacenterDynamics’ publication. One of the cornerstones of DatacenterDynamics’ success is its events, which they’ve…
How B2B Companies Have Adapted Strategies Mid-COVID
The onset COVID-19 has left an undeniable impact on the global economy, affecting companies large and small across all industries. Some businesses experienced massive growth to keep up with consumer demands generated by the pandemic, while others struggled to adapt to this all too real reality. Dan Englander, Founder of Sales Schema, shared some insight…
Mimo Monitors’ Interactive Touch Controller Included in new Series One Google Meet hardware kit from Lenovo
CHICAGO, IL—September 16, 2020— Mimo Monitors (www.MimoMonitors.com), the experts in small touchscreen displays, are pleased to share that their innovative Ethernet powered Series One Touch Controller is included in the new Series One Google Meet hardware kit from Lenovo. Designed from the ground up by Cloud and Mimo Monitors, this new innovative touchscreen controller is connected and…
2020 CE Pro BEST Award Winners Announced at CEDIA Expo Virtual
Recognizing the most noteworthy new products and technologies, CE Pro is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 CE Pro BEST (Best Electronics Systems Technologies) Product Awards. “We’re privileged to recognize the many manufacturers that provide custom integrators with exciting, cutting-edge and very practical products to add to their businesses,” says Arlen Schweiger, Executive Editor of CE…
With LTE-M and NB-IoT, Slower Is Better
In today’s world of ever-changing technology, everything must be better, stronger and faster. But LTE-M and NB-IoT are actually not faster at all. “We’re talking about 1.4 megahertz of bandwidth for deploying these technologies versus 10, 20 or 30 megahertz of bandwidth for traditional LTE, which means your speeds are slowed down. Your maximum…
Oracle Wins Bid for TikTok But Still Seeks Political Approval
The race to buy Gen Z’s favorite social media app, TikTok, has been front and center in the past few weeks. Finally, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, struck a deal with Oracle after turning down bids from Microsoft and Walmart. As President Trump’s ban of TikTok looms this weekend, US officials still need to…
Directing On Set: Sharing Your Vision to Talent and Crew
On this episode of In Focus, host Josh Brummett, MarketScale Sr. Director, Video Production was joined by MarketScale Video Production Specialist Dylan Tidmore, who has vast experience in a key aspect of any successful video production – directing on set. In particular, Tidmore leverages his experience in film and video to get the most out…
The Post-COVID-19 Future of the Hiring Industry
The hiring industry, like every industry the world over, has been forced to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and find unique ways to come out of this unprecedented period stronger than ever. “The effect of this on the employment side has been, obviously, devastating,” said Bill Kasko, Frontline Source Group President and CEO. “This has…
Navigating Procurement Challenges During the COVID-19 Era
It’s no secret the pandemic’s brought many economic and logistic challenges to every single industry. On this installment of Get Your Fix, Vixxo’s Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing, Rick Upton, and the VP of Solutions Architecture, Michael Sutherland, focused their attention on four specific verticals (retail, restaurants, convenience, and grocery.) What procurement challenges…
Creating Brand Stories To Be ‘Lived,’ Not Told
On this episode of Experience by Design, host Bryan Meszaros was joined by Marcos Terenzio, Vice President, Creative & Strategy for iGotcha Media. iGotcha Media specializes in turnkey digital signage solutions, helping “brands tell powerful stories in order to create real human connections.” In practice, that means leveraging augmented and virtual reality, RFID solutions,…
Humanizing AI In The Energy Industry
Patrick Long, Director at Opportune LLP, focuses on assisting companies with business issues and helps create process solutions. And, with so much data generated by companies today, Long noted a desire to utilize this information in a transformative way. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is doing just that. So the question is, as the energy industry…
Understanding Active Versus Passive Communication
As they say, communication is key. In a world with more options for communicating than ever before, having strong communication skills is exceptionally valuable. This is easier said than done. After all, out of a few hundred thousand years of human evolutions, the telephone has been a communication option for less than 150 years….
Join Live: Timeless Debates in Engineering
What does it take to bring a product from prototype to production? What is innovation, and how does it differ from invention? These, among others, are questions that engineers grapple with in the course of daily business. And these questions are more critical than ever in a world where fast-paced simply doesn’t cut it. The…
Will US Airlines Dropping Change Fees Get Customers Booking Again?
Few industries have been hit as hard by the global pandemic as the airline industry. Even as the U.S. State Department lifts its “Do not travel,” advisory, travel is merely trickling back. With business travelers still not booking, and perhaps never fully coming back, airlines turn to serve leisure travel customers. According to CNN Business,…
Nokia Today: What Is Open RAN, and Why Is It Important?
5G is here, and its potential uses are staggering. From the medical field to the transportation industry, it has major implications for the way we currently live, work and play. While it’s critical that 5G is developed in the right way, it’s not the only technology changing the connectivity landscape. That’s where Open RAN…
How to Protect Unified Communications Against Cybersecurity Threats
A company’s relationship with the Internet is much like a marriage of convenience. If the pair were to have a child, it would be UCaaS. UC is the integration of business communication services across multiple devices and media types. So we’re talking about your phone calls, video conferencing, instant messaging, SMS, and email for example….
Don’t Always Swing at the First Pitch
Your first pass at collecting and analyzing data may not be the final result you’re looking for. It’s critical that, like a professional hitter laying off a curveball for a strike to begin an at-bat, you take a measured approach to collecting and leveraging data that allows you to remain open to a better…
SMC3 Designs A Cutting-Edge Training Center Showcasing High-Definition Direct-View LEDs
ATLANTA—SNA Displays recently partnered with world-class A/V integrator Baker Audio Visual to manufacture and install a pair of BOLD™ interior LED displays for SMC3’s newly built corporate headquarters in Atlanta. The two high-end video walls will be used to help showcase the company’s products, train employees, and host corporate events. The development’s expansive Training Room…
Southpaw Live and D3LED Become One
We are pleased to announce a merger between two industry forces, Southpaw Live and D3 LED. The combined company boasts a powerful mix of the best minds in LED engineering, a proprietary American product line, decades of unique visual project installations, and a deep dedication to customer service and satisfaction. The partnership augments both companies’…
What Cyber Security Concerns Should Employers Have?
We’re living in an increasingly digital world, which is why cybersecurity is more important than ever. Brands in particular have adapted to a more digital way of doing business and while there are many benefits of using technology to run a company, legal issues may arise surrounding cyber specific topics. Guy Sereff, Senior Counsel…
Experts Share Tips Elevate Your Remote Video Production Workflow
In today’s increasingly on-demand and remote world, video editors need to be equipped with the tools of the trade that can empower them to succeed in any scenario – and any work environment. cineXtools from Cinedeck offers a variety of efficiency-boosting and time-saving features designed with a singular goal in mind. It’s all about elevating…
SNA Displays Hires Digital Signage Veterans, Continues European Expansion
STOCKHOLM—SNA Displays has hired two Sweden-based digital signage veterans, marking a continued expansion into Europe. As one of the top-tier global LED display manufacturers, the company has provided digital display products and services throughout the world, primarily in U.S., European, and Asian markets. The move comes as many digital signage and audio-visual industries are recovering…
An Insider’s Guide to Making an LED Purchase
Shaun Roos, Western Regional Sales Manager, Unilumin USA, dropped by the Direct View podcast to share his insider knowledge on various considerations when determining LED needs and requirements. As someone who works on the manufacturer’s side of the AV industry, a significant part of Roos’s job is educating the client, whether it’s a dealer,…
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