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Nokia Today: A Peek into the Future of 6G
First, it was 3G, then 4G, now 5G, and now — you guessed it! — around 2030, the world will see the launch of 6G. Nokia Today Host Tyler Kern spoke with Grace Koh, vice president of legislative affairs at Nokia, and Devaki Chandramouli, Next G Alliance (NGA) Steering Group co-chair. Technology leaders will…
Commercial Aerospace Trends for 2022
Because of the pandemic, the commercial aerospace market was profoundly impacted by the sudden disruptions in travel. Jason Riggs, Director of Strategy at Technetics Group, discussed this phenomenon and how the market has rebounded with Host Tyler Kern on Getting Technetical. Globally, air traffic is down by 30% from pre-pandemic levels, and airframers are making calls…
Weaver: Beyond the Numbers: The Global Minimum Tax Explained
Covering core elements of the Global Minimum Tax being considered by the world’s largest economies, Weaver’s International Tax professionals provide insight for multi-national businesses. Key Points: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) looks to certain measures, including a global minimum tax to level the playing field among countries. Generally, the Global Minimum Tax…
How Media Production has Evolved with IP Infrastructure Implementation
Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B, chatted with two AV thought leaders—Karl Paulsen, Chief Technology Officer of Diversified, and Charlie Dunn, Senior Vice President of Tek Video Business Unit from Telestream. Paulsen has been involved in the media and entertainment space since college and now works in systems integration, while Dunn started as an…
Print Precision: Color Management Part Two
“You’re better off making a new profile than re-linearizing, as that doesn’t solve color problems.” (Adams) Color management is an essential aspect of printing. Managing it and ensuring it’s correct can be a challenge for operators, especially if you have cheap equipment. Ideally, print companies want high-quality color profiles that are accurate while also keeping…
How Innovative Solutions Are Addressing America’s Labor Shortage
According to the latest figures, nearly 10 million Americans were unemployed and looking for work in June. That’s just the latest statistic reinforcing the current labor shortage touching many an industry, as skilled professionals become harder and harder to come by for open positions. On this episode of Skip the Line, a Mashgin podcast,…
Balancing Work, Life and Networking in Today’s Job World
Hosts Tyler Kern and Greg Crumpton welcome Sarah Clark Hopfer, Geographic Marketer at Dixon Hughes Goodman, who has known Crumpton for a long time. The pair met at a Thanksgiving dinner and have since become friends who happen to work together. Crumpton was impressed with Hopfer’s ingenuity, and he started recruiting her for his…
Collaborative Tech Talks by ScreenBeam
Virtual meetings are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to workplace changes catalyzed by the pandemic. The current focus is workplace retrofitting, or assessing how meeting spaces are organized through technology, furniture, and layout. Rob Newell, Chief Tech Officer of Dancker, is an industry expert and joined Host Daniel Litwin to elaborate…
Texas Put Up Millions to Lure a Samsung Plant and Won. Will It Pay Off?
(Bloomberg) — Landing Samsung Electronics Co.’s massive new chip plant didn’t come cheap for Taylor, Texas. The question now is whether the investment will pay off. State and local officials offered a raft of incentives to lure the plant to the town, which is in Austin’s northeastern suburban fringe. It all could amount to hundreds…
The E4 Expo in Dallas Highlights the Resurgence of the Regional Trade Show
The E4 Expo in Dallas has occurred for the past 12 years, but this year it will be earmarked as the industry’s first true hybrid event. Melody Craigmyle, Vice President of Marketing & Communication at Almo Corporation, spoke with MarketScale Host Ben Thomas about what the Expo will entail. The Expo will include extensive interaction…
Even With Regulatory Uncertainty, Drone Professionals Feel the Holiday Cheer with a Bullish Future
It is difficult to believe that in the United States, we are preparing to commemorate our second Thanksgiving since COVID-19 impacted several end-user industries that utilize unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS” or “drones”). The costs many of these sectors continue to incur as a result of the pandemic cannot be overstated. However, as the sun sets…
Examining the “A” in AV Over IP
AV over IP isn’t a new concept in the Pro AV market. Its prevalence is growing with the unique demands of the modern world. While the “v” or video over IP innovations have dominated the conversation recently, the “a” or audio is just as important. For audio or visuals, it involves the transmission of…
Consider APIs as part of your fiber network management strategy
Guests Michael Measels, Vice President of Product Management at 3-GIS, and Matt Sherrod GTM Americas Service Provider, from Blue Planet, joined Host Hilary Kennedy to discuss customers’ desired shift from traditional models of fiber network management to open systems. The desire for openness is driven by its ability to deliver complex services faster, generate…
Field Focus: The Journey to Field Service Excellence
If the journey to field service excellence were an event, it would resemble more of a marathon than a sprint. But as Field Focus host Mike Pandl pointed out, it’s an effort well worth undertaking, and many great benefits can result from this journey. Two expert solutions consultants from MSI Data joined the conversation…
The Marriage of AI and Edge Computing is Changing How and Where Work Gets Done
Key Points: The rise of edge computing is the result of data becoming more valuable and available. Increased compute power and the massive amounts of data being collected mean AI can offer solutions across a broad range of industries and applications. Ongoing data collection is the key to realizing AI’s potential. Commentary: The intersection…
Beyond the Concept: Automation in the Airlines and Aerospace Markets
Steve Strong, Regional Engineering Manager, Seattle, at Concept Systems, spoke with Tyler Kern about some of the automation challenges in the airline and aerospace industries. Something both markets have in common: they each have expensive and complex products to manufacture and automate. Strong said because of these complexities, the proposals Concept Systems does and…
Cutting Through: Checking In with Aurora Multimedia at InfoComm 2021
In this episode of Cutting Through, the no B.S. Pro AV podcast from Aurora Multimedia, Host Tyler Kern joined CEO and CTO of Aurora Multimedia, Paul Harris, at InfoComm 2021. This is the largest, most exciting Pro AV industry event in North America. The two discussed the three key products Aurora Multimedia is showcasing at…
As the Metaverse & AR Mature, Will They Fall Into Tech’s Common Silos?
The host of MarketScale’s Spatial Perspectives, Dan Cui, is out in sunny California this week for Augmented World Expo 2021. As the world of AR and the Metaverse matures, the ability for software and hardware products to integrate with one another becomes a huge factor in the adoption and use of these technologies. Dan…
Giving Marketers the Tools to Finally Conquer the Great “Marketing ROI” Challenge
Commentary: “Marketing ROI” — scary words for marketing professionals, as getting a clear picture on how marketing campaigns directly relate to larger company KPIs is one of the most persistent challenges in the industry. Marketers are vocal about it, too. Marketing intelligence companies surveying marketers find that 80% of marketers self-report facing internal ROI…
Unlocking Limitless Mobility With Multi Platform
Host Dan Cui, VP of sales and business development, discussed the future of technology brought about by the pandemic with CEO Alex Otanez. Referring to COVID-19 as “the great change,” Otanez commented on how technology advanced much faster because of the pandemic. He explained, “Over the last 12 months, we have essentially progressed what would…
Position Imaging Introduces iPickup RooM; Entry-Level Package Management System For Multi-Family Properties
STRATHAM, NH – Position Imaging, Inc, a pioneer in package logistics and asset tracking, today announced the availability of its new iPickup RooM. As a member of the iPickup solutions family, this latest package management solution is an entry-level system that provides the same secure resident access and pickup convenience features as its computer vision…
Remote Work Made Microsoft Teams a Household Name. It Also Forced the Software to Adapt.
Commentary: The pandemic’s mass shift of office work to remote and hybrid workflows was the perfect storm for remote collaboration tools to find new user bases, engage already active users, and test new features that would define the future of work. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft Teams, with its Office integrations and free-to-use chat features, absorbed a…
Direct Connections: Smart Computer Security Measures for Remote Workers
In the blink of an eye, workers across the United States went from commuting to an office every morning to not even leaving their homes making a much shorter trip to their homes. This rapid shift to remote work caused many companies to rush plans for remote work solutions. But did those plans include…
LAS Airport Installations
Parabit’s latest installation at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas marks a step forward in passenger-focused innovation. The company’s seatback charging stations, trialed head-to-head against competitors, were chosen thanks to overwhelmingly positive passenger feedback and strong staff endorsements. This selection underscores the growing importance of accessible, reliable power in shaping modern travel experiences and elevating…
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