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Drones and Meatless Burgers Abroad: This Week in B2B
This week marked a milestone in drone delivery. The first FAA approved long-distance drone flight using neither a ground-based radar or human visual observer took place in Kansas. Iris automation’s on-board collision avoidance system performed better than a human-controlled drone 95-percent of the time during testing. This could be a major breakthrough for companies looking…
The Digital Audio Era and the Importance of Making AV Industry Connections
The digital era has opened a new frontier for creatives all over the world. Particularly in the music industry, a record deal is no longer a requirement for artists to be heard by a wide audience. Collyer Spreen, an audio consultant at Cutting Edge, has experienced the digital shift firsthand. “If you have talent,…
First Impressions From FABTECH
MarketScale is in Chicago, Illinois this week at FABTECH, a leading manufacturing, welding and mechanical convention. To get an impression of what is being discussed at the event, we called on MarketScale Media Producer Tyler Kern. Kern is on-location covering the event and he gave us a rundown of the most significant trends…
From Studio Apprentice to Hoops with Prince: The Story of an Audio Engineer
Audio engineer Collyer Spreen sat down with MarketScale to talk about his career in the industry and share some of the interesting stories he has collected over the years. From starting as an apprentice in a recording studio to playing basketball in a parking lot with Prince, Collyer has some incredible stories from his…
The Differences Between Medicare and Medicare Advantage: I Don’t Care, Episode 3
Have you ever wondered what the differences are between Medicare and Medicare Advantage? Wonder no more! This episode of I Don’t Care with Kevin Stevenson dives into those differences and gets some expert analysis from Johnny Y’Barbo with the Copeland Group. Johnny and Kevin get into the nitty gritty of Medicare to explain these differences…
Parabellum: The Next-Gen SOC, a Financial CISO’s Perspective
Samir Karnik, Regional Director for India West, Cyberbit, conducted a webinar on the Next-Gen SOC, led by co-presenter’s Shiv Kumar Pandey, CISO, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and Oren Aspir, CTO, Cyberbit. Pandey began his presentation with an overview of the BSE, its key SOC challenges, and its SOC technology landscape. Pandey then reviewed the…
Digital Signage as a Service Is Doing the Heavy Lifting for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Do you remember when companies thought posting on social media was optional? Now it’s nearly the same thing with digital content and digital display managers. Digital signage has matured to the extent that companies need ongoing support for their display technology and content needs. “Digital Signage as a Service” is helping small and mid-sized…
Creating A Drone Program That Invests in Efficiency
At the Commercial UAV Expo Americas in Las Vegas, Nevada, drone professionals of every niche came together to discuss the latest applications for unmanned vehicles. One use for drones is precision imaging systems, Greg Davis, Founder and CEO, Overwatch Imaging focuses on. However, Davis appreciates more than his specific use for drones. “I…
What Drones Mean to the Future of Data
Drones may be thought of as a tool that can provide access to hard-to-reach areas or as a way to get a more holistic view of a property or project, but their greatest value-add might have little to do with flying. Today, companies in every industry crave data. It may be the most…
What to Look For at The AT&T Business Summit
Business leaders have come to Dallas, Texas for this week’s AT&T Business Summit. The event is a showcase and learning opportunity for professionals across a wide range of industries and this year attendees will get a firsthand look at the present and future of connective technology. This includes product demos of the latest edge solutions,…
Why Car Dealerships Should Transition to an Automated Cash Management System
On this episode of the MarketScale Software & Technology Podcast, David Barclay, VP of Marketing at Tidel, joined host Geoffrey Short to discuss how Tidel can provide car dealerships with solutions that help dealerships secure and automate their cash operations. People may not think of car dealerships as the type of establishment that traditionally handles…
3 Things You Must Do at SEMA Show 2019
The SEMA Show takes place November 5 – November 8, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center located at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas…
How Third-Party Maintenance Providers Offer Better Solutions Than OEMs
A new report published by Gartner Research says third-party hardware maintenance providers are coming into their own as large companies are moving away from OEMs for all their service needs and implementing hybrid maintenance solutions for their businesses. That’s great news for companies like Reliant Technology], who have built a trusted reputation for guiding…
Ensure Your Business’ Future By Protecting Its Past
The business world relies on data; there’s no escaping it, and there shouldn’t be a desire to. Sophisticated data analysis is making business more efficient across the board. On this episode of the MarketScale Industrial IoT Podcast, Lane Leach, Senior Systems Engineer for Pinnacle Business Systems, sat down with host Sean Heath and they…
How to Elevate Your Event Design with AV Production Services
Whether it’s a corporate product launch, live concert, or a 50th birthday bash, planning an event has many intricate pieces that must seamlessly fit together. Even when you have all the parts sorted, sometimes events miss the mark and leave attendees bored, dazed or distracted. To avoid this outcome, you need an event that reaches new…
Business Casual: Twitter Bans Political Ads
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that the social media outlet had decided to ban all political and issue advertisements as of November 22. Is this a wise move in light of the scrutiny Facebook is receiving, or is this a cop out to avoid dealing with the difficult issues of our time? Hear what…
Pore Pressure is a Changing Constant
There are forces that we deal with on a daily basis that are apparent and ever-present. There are, however, other forces that are exponentially stronger, that most of us will never notice. On this episode of the MarketScale Sciences Podcast, host Sean Heath sat down with Jakob Heller from Ikon Science and they discussed…
NanoSessions: Disruptive Technology is Being Used to Reduce Interruptions
A common refrain heard in the Pro AV space is the admiration for all of the newest technological advances. On this episode of NanoLumens’ NanoSessions, Joel Krieger, Chief Creative Officer for Second Story, sat down with host Sean Heath and they discussed how the newest disruptive technologies are being used in more subtle ways….
LED Talk: The Ins and Outs of LED in the House of Worship
On this episode of LED Talk, host Tyler Kern was joined by Jon Lewis, Lead Consultant and Sales Representative at PixelFLEX, and Chris Clark, Director of Media, Southside Baptist Church to discuss the ins and outs of LED in the house of worship. Clark, for context, described why his Southside Baptist Church decided to…
Business Casual: The Past, Present, and Future of the Internet with Gerry Mecca
Gerry Mecca, IT expert and host of the Mecca Minute, joined Business Casual to discuss the 50th birthday of the internet. From the early days of dial up modems and chat rooms to IoT and the cloud, no one could have predicted how the internet was going to develop in its first 50 years. Gerry…
Fusion: Discovering the Technology Behind Washington D.C.’s Spy Museum
Spies have captured global audience attention for centuries, be they real-world spies like the Rosenbergs, or famous fictional characters like James Bond. It’s no wonder the International Spy Museum is “the most successful paid admission museum in D.C.,” said Chris Cooper, the Spy Museum’s Project Manager for Electrosonic. On this episode of Fusion, we take…
Event Tech Trends Changing Attendees Expectations and Experiences
Corporate meetings and conferences have long been characterized by tedious PowerPoint presentations echoing off the walls of fluorescent-lit hotel ballrooms. But thanks to new trends in event technology, these long-dreaded symposiums are getting a makeover. Immersive content and interactive engagement are just a couple of innovations changing the event industry. Exploring this rising trend…
How Cash Recycling is Transforming the Retail Space
Cash is still very much a choice currency for many shoppers and it isn’t going away anytime soon. For years, retailers have maintained their flow of cash using traditional managerial oversight, but this outdated method is wrought with human error. Cash recycling, though not new to banks and financial institutions, is finally making its…
The Mecca Minute: Explaining the Cloud
It’s a question that is asked on a regular basis: What is the cloud and how do I use it? On this episode of The Mecca Minute, Gerry Mecca provides an explanation of what the cloud is and how to best utilize it. He also explains the risk involved for companies when they make…
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