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Become a Truck Driver and Seize the Open Road
If you’re inspired by the open road and like the idea of working independently, you might want to consider becoming a truck driver. Long-haul drivers can expect to earn a solid paycheck after a short training period. Training is also affordable — a far cry from the debt of earning a four-year degree. Although…
The Inflation Train Slows Overall But Gains Renewed Month-to-Month Steam. What Does This Mean for Businesses?
Gauging the consequences and status of persisting inflation can be a slippery endeavor, as most inflation news usually carries good and bad elements. Based on the most recent inflation update, the February CPI report, inflation seems to be meagerly slowing down; consumer prices have risen 6% since last February, down from the 6.4% YoY increase…
Empowering Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry: Insights from Chaitra Vedullapalli, Co-Founder & President of Women In Cloud
The United Nations has launched an initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and diversity in the tech industry. The initiative provides directives on how to elevate gender diversity in the tech industry, create a culture of inclusion, and promote career advancement for women in tech. Despite progress made in recent years, women are still underrepresented…
B2B Media Versus Marketing
B2B companies are always looking for ways to reach their target audience and promote their products or services. In this digital age, two common strategies are media and marketing. While the two terms may seem interchangeable, there are important differences between them. It’s crucial for B2B companies to understand when to focus on media versus…
Support Artists with Disabilities Through Durkan’s Mycotopia Prints
Durkan Hospitality’s Mycotopia collection is a testament to the fascination with mycology and the art of home cultivation. Rather than literal depictions of mushrooms, the designs take abstract inspiration from the intricate life processes of these fungi. This collection offers versatility, catering to a wide range of spaces and properties within the hospital market, ensuring…
What the Changes to IRS’s Code Section 174 Means for Taxes This Year
For businesses, tax season can be especially stressful, given the weight of information to prepare and consider, along with various changes coming from the IRS. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 amended Code Section 174, whereby requiring companies to capitalize and amortize costs for their R&D expenses starting in the 2022 tax year….
The Right Software Solutions to Counter a Recession are the Ones That Helps Businesses Bounce Back
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Every business is facing its own version of budget pains with heavy demand destruction from the Fed and a persisting inflationary economy. In times of economic downturn, businesses are always looking for ways to stay afloat, and sometimes the best solution is a to find…
The Power of Interaction for Building Community
In today’s digital world, building community is more important than ever before. Social media platforms and messaging apps have made it possible for people to connect with one another from all over the world. But building a community is not just about connecting people; it’s about creating an environment where people feel comfortable sharing their…
Are Chatbots for PR a Boon, an Annoyance, or a Replacement? For Now, They’re All of the Above
At what point will chatbots like ChatGPT automate the entire PR industry? Big questions like that have been tossed around about a number of industries since ChatGPT’s meteoric rise to fame after its release in November. But when it comes to chatbots for PR specifically, their strengths are actually not in writing complete stories…
Love Media? Become a Broadcast Engineer and Have a Front Row Seat
Interested in working in media and entertainment? Consider becoming a broadcast engineer! It’s an opportunity to combine technical expertise with a passion for media. As a broadcast engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that audio and video are transmitted with the highest quality for a wide-range of productions, from sports to breaking…
The SVB Shutdown Proves It. It’s Time to Rethink How We Fund Startups.
When headlines read about banks collapsing, we think of 1929, of 2008, and crashing markets. But is that what’s happening with the fall of the SVB? As of now, no, but that isn’t to say that the implications of the fall of the tech industry’s favorite bank won’t have long lasting and potentially global…
Will Consumers Buy Into Subscription-based Generative AI Business Models?
ChatGPT is proving that consumers, businesses, and hobbyists alike are hungry for public and open AI solutions. Are they willing to fork over the dough, though, for similar functionality on different platforms? For example, will consumers opt to pay for a toned-down friendly chatbot assistant inside their social media apps? That’ll soon be an…
Providing Analytics for the Sports Creative Community to Track Their Content
LinkedIn is fantastic, no doubt about it, but it only tells a story of how good you are and where you’ve worked on paper. Especially for those who are a part of a creative community, more platforms need to be available for creators to showcase and claim ownership of their work. If you really want…
What’s Driving the Resurgence of “All-In-One” Devices?
Because of changes in technology, supply chain and user demand, the Pro AV community looks different in ’23 than it did in ’22. One of the things that the industry has seen is the (re)emergence of “all in one” devices. These devices combine multiple functions and capabilities, making them a one-stop solution for a wide…
Monitor QC You Can Trust
This video walks you through the quality control process for Rentex monitors. The first touchpoint is done with RFID scanners, while the second is a visual and physical look-through to make sure all the products are still in great shape. The results of both processes are then compared, and the return process is complete!
Does Apple’s AR/VR Headset Have a Place in Pro AV Integrations and Experience Design?
Apple’s AR/VR headset is soon-to-release and will be hitting the markets in June 2023. With its unique features and Apple device compatibility, there are many predictions swimming around about the business use case possibilities of the product. Its most unique feature is that unlike many VR headsets that come with controllers, Apple’s “Reality Pro” will…
Home Buying Tips: How to Get the Best Deal When Buying a Home?
The journey to home ownership can seem daunting without some effective home buying tips. Rob Jensen, Broker and Founder of Rob Jensen Company offers valuable advice on securing the best deal when purchasing a home in this episode of the CoachYu Show. He emphasizes the importance of diligent research in finding the best real…
How Dovu and Tymlez are Working to Reduce Carbon Emission
The blockchain technology market is seeing extremely rapid growth and is currently valued at $4.7 billion as of 2023, according to Emeritus. That number is predicted to more than triple that by 2027. However, with this growth, there is a sustainability concern with blockchain. The amount of energy usage that goes into its production and…
How the N-Tron®️ Series Ethernet Switches Protect a Network from Multicast Related Issues
Since the advent of the computer, many technological developments have later followed in helping improve how information and data is shared. Of course, in all its benefits, technology is not foolproof, and plenty issues have arisen as a result. Multicast, which is a communication method via ethernet, is a type of connection where data…
The World of Sportscasting from the Eyes of Ric Renner
The sports broadcasting world is an important aspect of sports. Sportscasting not only provides sports fans with vital information, but also colorful commentary about certain games and events. Today, what initially started out on the radio has grown to become one of the biggest areas of the media industry. While a career in sportscasting can…
What’s Your Favorite Piece of Gear?
In this video we ask our team to tell us about their favorite piece of gear we carry at Rentex! Adam Sufka, Account Manager tells us all about his favorite LED wall.
APPLY NOW: Infocomm 2023 Scholarship Application
Infocomm is one of the largest events in the world for AV and IT professionals. So MarketScale wants to make sure that those inside the industry who want to attend the show, can. So we’ve created an opportunity for 2 individuals in the AV and IT communities to experience Infocomm in person this…
A Weekly Bit – Episode 26
Follow along in this weeks “A Weekly Bit” as we see IDEMIA Morphowave Pedestals being welded, Wave to Open Switch faceplates being cut, Drive Up Camera Enclosures being fabricated, and the Global Engineering Day Video being filmed.
#WintheDay: Steve Tate’s Story
Taking advantage of open opportunities and putting yourself out there might be scary – but often, it’s worth it. Willingness to learn in a new environment is not only a critical aspect to being a successful professional, but it is also a valued aspect in the workplace. So, how has one man’s journey transpired from…
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