Articles by author: Hilary Kennedy

Demand for Green Building Solutions is Through the Roof. How Can Builders Respond?

Demand for Green Building Solutions is Through the Roof. How Can Builders Respond?

Key Questions: What challenges are top of mind for the industry regarding ESG , zero-carbon and energy efficient building solutions? How can the building industry respond to the demand for healthy and cost effective building solutions? How have innovations in mechanical systems improved over the last decade & last few years? How does industrialization […]

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A Bit About
The Benefits of Optimized Video Surveillance Sensor Placement

“Capturing good facial images is important, especially when you’re dealing with customer-facing environments,” Joseph said. On this episode of A Bit About, a podcast by Parabit Systems, Host Hilary Kennedy talked with Rob Leiponis, CEO and President of Parabit Systems, and Stephen Joseph, Segment Development Manager of Banking and Finance at Axis Communications. Axis offers […]

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Professional AV
How Software-based Conferencing is Revolutionizing Industries

Keypoints: The popularity of Zoom exploded during the pandemic. Many companies adopted software-based conferencing during the pandemic. Many companies previously used Cisco or Polycom. Commentary: The popularity of Zoom exploded during the pandemic, creating a new awareness for having multiple ways of connecting to keep things moving. We sat down with Jesse Miller, the […]

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Professional AV
The Ratio for Live Content: Will Streaming or In-Person Events Prove More Popular?

Key Points: The pandemic cost the live content industry billions. Companies turned to live streaming to facilitate events and engagement. The new model for events is hybrid, offering in-person and virtual. Commentary: The pandemic cost the conference industry and related activities billions of dollars, forcing companies to find new channels to communicate and engage. […]

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Education & EdTech
InfoComm 2021: USC Invested in the Cloud During COVID. Will it Pay Off Long-Term?

Universities have made some sweeping changes and added new capabilities to their offerings after the pandemic forced most schools to adapt. Now networks and systems are preparing to support hybrid and in-person learning, as well as synchronous and asynchronous choices for nontraditional students. While at this year’s InfoComm, we asked Lex Peters, UX Designer […]

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Business Services
Will Consumers Be Seeing Higher Prices as the Result of the Tightened Supply Chain?

Key Points: Consumers are going to see many more price increases by other producers as long as supply chain issues continue. Companies are trying to to figure out if these issues are temporary or if they’re the new normal. The biggest problem in the supply chain process is tension between companies hesitant to adapt […]

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Transportation
If Federal Transit Funding Falls Short, Will the Private Sector Fill the Gaps?

 Key Points: A lack of a dedicated funding as well as additional expansion over the years has given Metrorail problems. Transit agencies have been relying on special equipment made only by a few US companies. Technical support from manufactures as well as organized safety culture that includes procedures for employees to follow are needed […]

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branded access offers
Branded Access Offers Work Best When They’re Not Sacrificing Brand Loyalty Over a Short-Term Gain
May 7, 2024

As iconic brands experiment with branded access offers—short-term product rentals—the latest research from the University of Illinois suggests a potential pitfall: these innovative strategies might erode a brand’s perceived exclusivity. This revelation comes when companies grapple with balancing accessibility and maintaining the allure that defines luxury. The study warns that while these offers […]

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stacking credits
Motor Fuels Tax Minute – Episode 46: Stacking Credits
May 7, 2024

In this week’s episode of Motor Fuels Tax Minute, our hosts touch on the stacking credits as it relates to the Inflation Reduction Act.   For information or assistance, contact us. We are here to help. ©2024   Detailed Description of Weaver’s Motor Fuels Tax Minute, Episode 46 00:00:00 Emilda: Welcome to Weaver’s Motor Fuels Tax […]

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Cybersecurity and privacy
Balancing Cybersecurity and Privacy: Why the Healthcare Industry Needs Stronger Laws to Protect Patient Privacy
May 7, 2024

As healthcare institutions continue to digitize their patient data, the cybersecurity measures safeguarding this sensitive information have surged to the forefront of industry discussions. The discussion has been further ignited by the new directives aimed at strengthening the partnership between public entities and private healthcare providers. Navigating the complex relationship between cybersecurity and privacy […]

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Cyberattacks on healthcare agencies
Preventing Cyberattacks on Healthcare Agencies: Why Agencies Need Clear Guidelines and Advanced Security Tools
May 7, 2024

Following a significant ransomware attack on Change Healthcare that disrupted the healthcare system, U.S. senators, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have demanded immediate action to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities. They have pressed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to disclose its response and assess cybersecurity threats more broadly. This demand underscores the growing concern over […]

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Other Articles
Whose Bears the Responsibility of Improving Gender Equity in Sports Reporting?
October 28, 2021

3 Key Points: The sports reporting industry has not done enough when it comes to making the industry more diverse, but the fact that they are measuring diversity hiring is a step in the right direction towards change. Talk Sporty to Me was created to give sports fans a productive way to talk about their […]

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Health and Life Sciences at the Edge: Privacy Frameworks in Health and Life Sciences
October 26, 2021

The American Journal of Medicine noted that healthcare organizations, or HCOs, require a framework that preserves privacy and supports the kind of data collaboration that will make tomorrow’s scientific and clinical advances possible while still supporting improved patient outcomes and experiences. Establishing this framework is challenging. Can AI solutions meet those privacy requirements for healthcare […]

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How Sol-Ark and Simpliphi Help Those In Need
October 20, 2021

“Just naturally caring for people and seeing how many lives you touch,” Oberoi said. “The simplest things you take for granted can be a necessity for people, especially when they are stricken with any type of tragedy.” We live in a world where we don’t often hear the good stories, but we do hear […]

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Tips for Helping Your Small Business Survive Long Lead Times
October 20, 2021

Key Points: In order to have consistent inventory during global supply chain shake-ups, companies have diversified products by finding suppliers and manufacturers that operate within the United States. Fetch RI has seen a lot of persisting supply chain challenges, including long lead times and delayed supply shipments. The company has made changes in purchasing […]

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As Inflation Rises, How Will Construction Sites Be Affected?
October 20, 2021

Key Points: Labor and building materials are in short supply at construction sites across the country. The lingering shortage of skilled workers has worsened, leaving builders to add high labor costs. Scott Roudebush provides insights on inflation in the construction industry. Commentary: It’s no secret that rising costs and shortages of building materials, as […]

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Is It Time to Revamp the Drug Development Pipeline?
October 19, 2021

Keypoints: Pharmaceutical industry is under pressure to increase demand and productivity. Pharma manufacturers are also expected to reduce waste in the drug development pipeline. Translational research is to get an idea to translate in a way to benefit the patient. Commentary: The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a series of rapid changes. These days, there […]

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How Women Remain Underrepresented At All Levels of Management
October 19, 2021

Keypoints: Women remain underrepresented in leadership positions due to the pandemic. The pandemic burnt women out due to increased responsibility at work and home. Nearly two million are considering dialing back their job responsibility or leaving altogether. Commentary: According to the annual Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey & Company and women’s advocacy nonprofit […]

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Studies Show Only 16% of Millennials Understand Basic Financial Concepts
October 19, 2021

Keypoints: Younger generations aren’t taught financial concepts as a life skill. Financial decision-making is something to be learned in middle and high school. Millennials saddled in student debt can’t afford mortgages. Commentary: You can’t read financial news without noticing reports about how the younger generations are writing their own rules regarding finances. A 2020 […]

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FlowCast: Growth Opportunities for Pressure Relief Valves
October 18, 2021

The world of pressure relief values is a global one, with opportunities growing each day. And it was in another section of the globe, Bryan Voytilla, Global Product Director, Pressure Relief Valves at Trillium Flow Technologies, recently found himself. Voytilla recently returned from Trillium’s two manufacturing facilities in France, and he brought home some […]

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