Operational Efficiency

Cognizant expands Google Cloud partnership to put Gemini Enterprise into 200,000 hands

Cognizant and Google Cloud are scaling Gemini Enterprise across 200,000 associates and joint clients, with a contact center deployment already lifting first-con

Whats One Thing Every Facilities Director Should Do This Month?

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation into full-scale deployment, reshaping operations, decision-making, and competitive positioning across industries.

May the Agentforce Be With You: AI in Energy Services

Generative AI has moved past being a shiny demo and into the messy reality of enterprise operations—where data lives in different systems, customers expect instant answers, and security teams (rightfully) say “prove it.” In energy services specifically, even small efficiency gains matter: many retail energy providers operate on thin margins, and operational blind spots—billing…

The Hidden Power of Identity Management: AMAG’s Symmetry Connect Is Reshaping Physical Security

As organizations face increasing pressure to streamline operations and secure access to sensitive facilities, identity management solutions are becoming a critical focus in the physical security space. While traditional access control handles the “how” of gaining entry, identity management tackles the “who” and “why” — automating the full lifecycle of identity onboarding, change requests,…

Why the Metropolis Acquisition of Oosto Signals a New Era for AI in Facilities and Property Management

When the news broke that Oosto, a leader in AI-driven security and video analytics, was being acquired by Metropolis, a company known for parking automation and frictionless payments, it made waves across the industry. A security-centric AI company joining forces with a parking tech company might seem unexpected at first, but this move represents a…

AI Accelerators Enhance Computational Might Across Industries; Innovation and Open Standards Key for Adoption

The realm of artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, underscored by the development and deployment of AI accelerators from top players. These accelerators are at the forefront of a technology revolution, offering unprecedented computational power to handle complex AI workloads. As businesses across sectors increasingly rely on AI for operational efficiency and innovation, the importance…

Security Operations Improvements Will Come Via Worker Empowerment

The security industry can harness technological tools to optimize workflows and to help further enhance operational efficiency. Much of that can come via retooling, and educating, the labor force to enhance operations within security and control centers.  In an episode of MarketScale’s premier roundtable discussion show, Experts Talk, previewing major trends for ISC West…

A Discussion with Volta Insite

There is so much technology out there that can help improve the efficiencies of your business – but much of it is hard to use, hard to understand, and even harder to integrate. People are afraid to adopt – but they shouldn’t be. For one consumer in the HVAC and mechanical service industry, integrating a…

Wes Cummins on the Triumph of Ellendale Facility

Wes Cummins, CEO of Applied Digital, commends the exceptional performance of the Ellendale, North Dakota facility, emphasizing its seamless ramp-up compared to previous sites. He attributes its success to the dedicated design team, labeling it as Applied Digital’s flagship location due to its size, efficiency, and operational prowess. Cummins extends his heartfelt gratitude to everyone…