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Watch: Here’s why Silicon Valley is looking to disrupt healthcare
Silicon Valley giants like Amazon, Google, Apple, and Uber have recently announced plans to disrupt the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry’s notorious inefficiencies and dissatisfying costs mean one thing to the new tech players: opportunity. Apple is planning to open a pair of clinics in California. Uber is changing ambulance service. Google might partner with…
Watch: United Airlines Almost Replaced Bonuses with a $100,000 Lottery
The lottery idea was thrown out after backlash from a lot of the company’s 90,000 workers. In addition to $100,000 given to a random employee, 1,300 other would receive small bonuses of $2,000 or $5,000. There were also 50 vacation packages available and 10 Mercedes. By implementing the lottery, a majority of the of United’s…
Watch: SpaceX to expand Texas launch facility for future Mars missions
SpaceX is reportedly planning to expand a South Texas facility that will help to refurbish used rockets for key Mars missions. After a failed launch and explosion in Florida, the Texas facility was delayed. With projects back on track, SpaceX is angling to construct a “super facility” in Boca Chica, Texas on a much larger…
How Touchscreens Are Fueling the Growth of Smart Cities Today and Tomorrow
Urban centers were the first areas to implement digital signage at scale and see the resulting and widespread positive impact. As city planners and local governments make investments for the future, it’s clear there’s an emphasis on expanding existing digital signage ecosystems and moving toward a “smart city” approach to better serve citizens. Smart cities,…
JetBlue Technology Ventures Looks at Blockchain’s Challenge and Promise
Bitcoin not only introduced the world to the concept of digital money—it also introduced a new ledger system, called blockchain, that made bitcoin safe enough for digital money to even be possible. While blockchain has been used primarily to create a variety of digital currencies, its secure ledger allows a variety of potential uses, from…
California County Gives WSP HOV Design Contract, Step One of a $2b Project
WSP has won out over four other bidders for a $15.2 million design consultation contract for the Ventura County Transportation Commission’s major additions to California Highway 101. The design and environmental consulting phase is expected to grow into a $750 million to $2 billion project that would add carpool lanes, transition lanes for on/off ramps,…
California County Gives WSP HOV Design Contract, Step One of a $2b Project
WSP has won out over four other bidders for a $15.2 million design consultation contract for the Ventura County Transportation Commission’s major additions to California Highway 101. The design and environmental consulting phase is expected to grow into a $750 million to $2 billion project that would add carpool lanes, transition lanes for on/off ramps,…
The “Big Bitcoin Heist”: A First For Iceland And The Cryptocurrency
11 arrests have been made in Iceland for the theft of some 600 bitcoin “mining” computers, what’s being called the “Big Bitcoin Heist.” The computers alone are worth around $2 million and have yet to be found. The real trouble comes if the thieves utilized the hardware to mine bitcoin, allowing them to potentially turn…
Listen: Rethinking Your Approach to Digital Signage with Mike White
On today’s podcast, we speak with industry veteran Mike White from Unified AV. We discuss the importance of approaching a client with a value proposition instead of “another set of boxes”, the common experience that many customers have had that leads them to rethink their entire approach to digital signage, and Mike leaves me hanging…
Cash Recyclers Can Optimize Trips to the Bank
A recent trend in the banking industry has involved a significant reduction in bank branch locations throughout the United States. The numbers aren’t trivial – some analysts believe the number of bank branches in the U.S. could be reduced by 50% in the next decade.[1] In this article, we’ll discuss two influencing factors that have contributed…
Listen: Creating Engaging, Interactive Experiences with Bryan Meszaros
On today’s podcast, we get a chance to chat with Bryan Meszaros, the CEO of OpenEye Global. We discuss the move towards a more personal approach to the AV experience, the focus on the “storytelling” aspect of digital advertising, and we think he’s about to start a new trend of holding all of board…
Conference Report: Panel Discusses Making Hotel Revenue More Efficient
For hotels looking to get the most of their data, Duetto’s Managing Director Michael McCartan suggests the key is a future-focused perspective that gives time to both predictive and historical data sets. Predictive analytics are the best means of transitioning from a Best Available Rate (BAR) pricing approach to the ideal Open Pricing policy. This…
Data Shows Boomers Want Bigger Apartments and Developers Are Answering
Developers are responding to a growing demand from baby boomers looking to transition from homes to rental units. Data recently released from Transwestern shows a push for larger apartment units, especially with three bedrooms, that designers and analysts alike see as the next step for a changing demographic. Being generally larger than conventional apartments, these…
Chicago’s theMART Brings Art Through Digital Projections
Chicago’s street art is getting a digital upgrade. The Merchandise Mart, which sits on the Chicago river, is debuting “Art on the Mart,” a projection art display that will cost $8 Million to install, and $500,000 per year to operate. The project is being managed by Obscura Digital from San Francisco, who has guided temporary…
Listen: IoT in Pro A/V with Brian Iwerks
On today’s podcast, I chat with Brian Iwerks from Daktronics. We discuss the interesting connection between software and hardware in the industry, the inherent security concerns with increased data reliance and creation, the need to analyze that data properly, and how connectivity can increase efficiency in Pro A/V. Be sure to check out Daktronics…
Listen: The Hybridization of Usable Space with Ian Zapata
On today’s podcast, we chat with Ian Zapata, the Design Director with Gensler. We discuss the changing approach to design with humans in mind, the increasing hybridization of usable spaces, the concept of designing without fear, and that wearing a lab coat every day wasn’t in the cards for him. For more information on…
Watch: Spotify Files for IPO
The music streaming giant filed the paperwork with the Security and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. Registered under the symbol “SPOT,” shareholders will have the opportunity to sell shares for up to a billion dollars. In its filing, Spotify revealed some of its key data points, including 159 million monthly active users with 71 million paying…
Watch: World Tourism Organization and EU Strengthen Cooperation Ties
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed a deal with the EU to advance sustainable tourism throughout Europe. Representatives emphasized integration, connectivity, and technology’s role in boosting the European tourist economy. Europe leads the globe in tourism and last year tourism grew by 8%. The partnership hopes to create more than 5 million new jobs…
Watch: European Report Finds Neonic Pesticides Threaten Bees and May See Ban
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently released a report concluding neonicotinoids endanger wild bees. Neonicotinoids are applied to seeds and spread through the plant as it grows, putting pollinators at risk. The EFSA banned three other pesticides from use on field crops, and analysts say this new report may widen that ban. Though Canadian…
Drones: Reshaping the American Construction Zone
New technology has continued its integration into the American workforce with the increasing use of drones. From the war zone to the construction zone, these unmanned, remote controlled aerial vehicles have skyrocketed in sales and popularity. The cost of drones has, in contrast, dropped significantly, thanks to the elimination of several FAA regulations, making drone…
PDS Presents New Mounting Systems for Samsung Digital Flip
Through its engineering division PDS, Premier Mounts introduces new Samsung Flip mounting solutions for the Samsung Flipchart, an interactive digital flipchart designed for creative thinking, collaboration, and innovation. While these displays present a game-changing way to interact in meetings and classrooms, the determination of how to best mount them for optimal use became a quandary. PDS…
Managed IT Services for Small Businesses Increases Revenue Growth
Small businesses have unique needs relating to IT services. Without the budget or resources of large companies, many have found great advantages in outsourcing IT. These businesses have much to gain—increased productivity, more security, less downtime, and more effective tools—by partnering with a provider to manage their network. When your small business takes advantages of…
Igloo Vision Picks Epson Projectors
Igloo Vision designs, develops, and delivers immersive 360° projection domes, projection cylinders, and enabling technology for shared VR experiences for events, training purposes, and collaborative engagements. With rentable and ownable projection spaces ranging from 6 to 21 meters in diameter and able to accommodate up to 1,000 people, Igloo’s VR environments offer simulation to immerse…
EDGE DATA AND DIGITAL SIGNAGE
An explosion in IoT devices and data is pushing the cloud to its limit. Edge computing brings data collected closer to its source, relieving the cloud of unnecessary strain while reducing time-to-decision for analytics. These “on-site” analytics have applications for drones, driverless cars, digital signage, and more. Watch our video blog to learn more! Read…
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