Articles by author: Hilary Kennedy

What Could Happen to the Auto Industry If the Chip Shortage Were to Get Worse?

Car makers are still feeling the impacts of the pandemic in a major way. According to a new forecast from IHS Markit inventory shortages and higher prices will likely be plaguing car makers until the first half of 2023, at which point it will hopefully enter a recovery phase. In the meantime, is there any…

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Building Management
Sustainability Highlights 2021’s BOMA

With things opening back up and live events back in gear, MarketScale sent Adam Mills to this year’s Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, which has been the leading trade association for commercial real estate professionals for more than 100 years. This year the energy was high because everyone was excited to be…

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Industrial IoT
Can the U.S. Templatize Funding for Smart Cities?

Cities are migrating from analog to digital, and according to Forbes.com, a Smart City “involves varied technology to integrate transportation, health, energy, water resources, waste collections, smart-building technologies, and security technologies and services.” We asked Tim Sylvester, founder & CTO of Integrated Roadways, where are most US cities facing the same funding and rollout…

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Business Services
Impact of Shortened Work Weeks: Government Workers vs. Privately Employed

There have been quite a few companies and countries who have entertained a four-day workweek. Microsoft Japan experimented with a shorter workweek program, Spain previously announced a trail 4-day work week, and companies in Finland, Britain, and New Zealand have all considered making this change. Bangalore fintech startup Slice is eyeing a three-day work week to…

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Driving Automation
How to Choose the Right Partner for Your Control Panel Build

For over four decades, Kasa Controls & Automation has been leading the charge in providing turnkey industrial controls and automation engineering expertise to a wide range of manufacturers and industries, including automotive, grain handling automation, sheet metal, paint shops and industrial equipment. Kasa’s longevity and prowess make it the perfect partner for building electrical…

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Business Services
Why Did Lawmakers Couple Cannabis Banking Reform with Defense Spending?

If you’ve heard about the SAFE Banking Act on the news quite a bit lately, you may be wondering why. Lawmakers are considering giving banks legal cover to serve cannabis companies in states where the substance is legal. But why it was included in a military defense and spending act AND how will this banking…

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Healthcare
Even Medical Marijuana Research is Set to Benefit from Banking Reform

Lawmakers are once again trying to give the green light to cannabis banking legislation in states where it’s legal. With classic banking services potentially becoming available for marijuana dispensaries, how will this impact the sale of medical-grade cannabis products? Michael Sassano, the Chairman and CEO at Somai Pharmaceuticals weighs in. With these potential developments, it begs…

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Construction of the HPC Data Center is Prime Destination for AI Progression
May 17, 2024

As digital infrastructure continues to evolve, the strategic development of data centers is crucial. A recent update from Applied Digital celebrates the progress of the company’s HPC Data Center in Ellendale, North Dakota, positioning it as a pivotal player in the advancement of AI technologies. Highlighted in this special video is the HPC Data…

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Nick Phillips of Applied Digital talks community engagement
Community Engagement is Key for Companies Aiming to Support and Impact Local Communities
May 17, 2024

Corporate responsibility is under the microscope but Applied Digital readily stands out for its positive impact on local communities. As part of the broader discussion on community engagement and economic development, there are several things companies can do to contribute to local prosperity. For a special episode for Applied Digital, Nick Phillips, EVP of…

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Ellendale HPC Datacenter
Ellendale HPC Datacenter
May 17, 2024

The shell of our groundbreaking Ellendale HPC Datacenter is nearly complete! With each panel and beam, we’re closer to launching a hub with unmatched AI capabilities, designed for high-density computing. Watch as we shape the future of AI infrastructure

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Sunstone Partners’ 2024 planning and strategy
Sunstone Partners Offsite 2024
May 17, 2024

Sunstone Partners’ 2024 planning and strategy meeting was held offsite in Calistoga, CA this year.  During the event the team bonded in fun activities like wine making and fantastic meals.  On the business side, there was reflection on the significant accomplishments of the team for the year, as well as focusing on upcoming goals…

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Are Subscriptions for Hotel Discounts a Viable Business Model? It Doesn’t Look Like It
September 22, 2021

Only three months after officially launching the Tripadvisor Plus subscription program in the U.S., Tripadvisor will no longer offer immediate discounts and instead move towards giving cash-back after check-in. But why the sudden change? Sarah Dandashy, the host of Say Yes to Travel, weighs in on the roadblocks to the program’s success.

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What Are The Cybersecurity Threats With Work-From-Home?
September 21, 2021

If you’ve noticed more young faces around your office, it’s because the future of the workforce is young… millennials are projected to make up 75% of American workers by 2025. And this group has never known life without modern technology and mobile apps. It’s no surprise, then that companies are investing in more devices and technologies,…

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Predicting the Long Term Impact of Automation and AI
September 21, 2021

Millions of people are unemployed, yet companies in every industry are struggling to find workers. Whether it’s a dispute about wages or employee dissatisfaction, companies are turning to AI to deal with the unpredictability in the workforce. As moves are being made to make AI implementation more widespread, what will be the long-term ramifications?…

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How the Grocery Industry is Adapting to the Shifting Customer Landscape
September 21, 2021

If you’ve ordered your groceries online or picked them up without setting foot inside the store sometime in the past year or two, you are part of a growing trend in shopping that isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With a shift in using automation, changing fulfillment operations, and even commerce platforms and mobile solutions,…

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Can ATMs Make Crypto As Easy As Cash?
September 21, 2021

For the past 6 years, LibertyX has been building a retail network to buy bitcoin instantly at ATMs and chain store locations. NCR, a leading enterprise technology provider of software, hardware and services for banks, retailers, restaurants, small business and telecom recently announced the acquisition of Liberty X, which is seen as a major…

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Digital Disruption: Innovation and Health Plan Design & Health Insurance
September 20, 2021

In commercial health insurance, innovations are taking place to re-imagine health plan design. Daniel Corliss, Chief Executive Manager and Founding Partner at BSP (Business Stimulus Partners), and DC Angel spoke with Digital Disruption’s Hilary Kennedy about the changes he’s seeing. “A lot is going on, but some of the critical components that are teed up…

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Utilizing Reporting in CensiTrac to Improve Efficiencies in Sterile Processing Departments
September 20, 2021

CensiTrac’s robust reporting capabilities can provide sterile processing departments (SPDs) with a wealth of opportunities for efficiencies. Dalton Carter, Technical Support Manager at Censis, discussed some of these CensiTrac features with host Hilary Kennedy. “SPD’s need to report on a wealth of important information from sterilization records to employee productivity to anything with case…

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Sign Me Up: Creating Brand Standards—The Power of a Brand Book
September 10, 2021

Protecting the look, feel, and essence of an organization means maintaining brand standards. And to do that, a brand book is essential. Lisa Billings, National Account Manager for Kieffer Starlite, and Kelly David, Kieffer Starlite’s Branding and Signage Specialist, walked Hilary Kennedy through the process of developing and maintaining a brand book. A significant part…

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Conversations from the Edge: Women in HVAC Series
September 9, 2021

The HVAC industry has long been male-dominated, but women are joining the field in larger numbers and making an impact. One of those is Brittney Johnson, Maintenance Sales Representative, Commercial Mechanical at Commercial Mechanical Utah. She spoke with Conversations from the Edge host Hilary Kennedy about her career. Johnson explained that after high school, she wasn’t…

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