Articles by author: Kristen Marrs

Miami Unveils the “American Dream” Plan

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soon, Miami, Florida will have a new tourist attraction, “The American Dream”. A 6 million square foot mall and entertainment hub to be exact. The plan includes dozens of restaurants, 1,200 retail stores, an indoor ice rink, an artificial ski slope, “submarine” rides, and a water park with a giant indoor pool. The $4 billion…

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Watch the FIFA World Cup in 3D: How a Group of Four People Made it Happen

Architects are increasingly turning toward virtual reality (VR) to help them with their designs. No matter how good a blueprint or sketch may be, there is nothing like seeing your design or the property in 3D. A space can look bigger or smaller in 2D than it really is, while a 3D rendering will provide…

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AIA To Bring World’s Leading Architects Together

Soon, New York City will be buzzing with architects from around the globe for the AIA Conference in the Javits Center from June 21-23, a 3-day expo featuring some of the top Architectural talent in the industry. Included in the assortment of keynote speakers, the Expo will feature over 800 vendors of the industry’s best…

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Professional AV
InfoComm Speaker Dr. Ann Earon Reflects on Yearly Changes at Conference

Dr. S. Ann Earon, President, Telemanagement Resources Int’l Inc. and founding Chairperson of IMCCA, stopped to talk with us at about some emerging trends and her role in this year’s InfoComm. She gave us some great insights into what’s emerging in the AV Market, and some surprises she’s found throughout the show. “I think the…

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Professional AV
HDBaseT Grows Its Alliance With InfoComm Exhibit

We’re continuing our InfoComm Series with Daniel Shwartzburg, Director of Customer Experience from the HDBaseT Alliance. HDBaseT enables AV professionals to converge multiple formats of data, AV, ethernet controls, USB, and power over a single category cable, up to 100 meters. The alliance is an important force in the industry. “The HDBaseT Alliance is responsible…

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What to Look for at InfoComm 2018 This Week

The Pro AV industry, along with MarketScale, are gearing up for the biggest immersive AV experience in the US, Infocomm. This year, the show in Las Vegas will feature over 1,000 exhibitors and a host of new products and is partnered with big name tech companies like Samsung, LG, and Crestron. One of the highlights…

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NYCxDesign Boasts Another Successful Year

NYCxDesign, New York City’s annual celebration of design, recently wrapped up a multiple weeklong event that showcased a host of products, designers, and pop-ups throughout the five boroughs of the city. The event is a massive collaboration between the New York City Economic Development Corporation, city agencies, city council, and a committee that includes of…

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Leverage Data-Driven Tools and Local SEO for Maximum Search Engine Rankings
July 26, 2024

As businesses continue to navigate the digital landscape, data-driven tools are more crucial than ever for effective SEO strategies. Understanding and implementing the proper SEO practices can make a significant difference with evolving algorithms and competitive markets. Given that 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results, this statistic underscores…

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On-device AI
On-Device AI is Today’s Tech Innovation, Competition and Market Leadership Driver
July 26, 2024

On-device AI revolutionizes the tech landscape, making it a critical factor for industry dominance. This cutting-edge technology directly integrates advanced AI capabilities into devices, transforming consumer and enterprise applications. This shift stems from the need for improved performance, reduced latency, enhanced data privacy & security, and personalized user experiences. With advancements in neural processing…

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The Role of AI in Modern Supply Chains: Insights from Aaron Hatfield at Arvist
July 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence rapidly transforms modern supply chains, with companies like Arvist leading the charge. In a recent episode of Hammer Down, hosted by Mike Bush, Aaron Hatfield, the Head of Sales at Arvist, sheds light on AI’s practical applications and benefits in enhancing supply chain operations. Is AI in the supply chain a double-edged…

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semiconductor manufacturing
Training New Semiconductor Manufacturing Professionals is Key to Meet Coming Domestic Manufacturing Demand
July 26, 2024

Over the past few years, the U.S. has made significant strides in semiconductor manufacturing, driven by substantial investments and strategic policies. With the CHIPS Act expected to triple domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2032, the need for a skilled workforce is more urgent than ever. This discussion explores the key question: What does the…

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Watch: Hackers Uncover 14 Flaws in BMW Vehicles
May 24, 2018

Keen Lab in China has uncovered 14 flaws in the BMW Series X, 3, 5 and 7 The flaws could allow hackers to partially control affected vehicles while in use. BMW has advised customers that there will soon be software updates, verified all of the reported vulnerabilities. Keen Lab also identified how to compromise the…

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Watch: Can A.I. Improve Bag Handling At Airports?
May 24, 2018

IATA’s Resolution 753, which encourages airlines to reduce bag mishandling by implementing cross-industry tracking for every baggage journey, will be effective in June. Member airlines will be tracking and sharing information for every piece of luggage that filters through the system. In preparation for the resolution, airlines have already seen improvement in their baggage handling…

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Watch: Six Flags Enters Purchase Agreement With Affiliates of Premier Parks
May 24, 2018

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation entered into a purchase agreement with affiliates of Premier Parks, LLC to acquire the lease rights to operate five parks.. The parks had been previously operated by Premier Parks, LLC of Oklahoma City. The company’s portfolio of North American parks is now up to twenty-five. Parks include Wet n’ Wild Splashtown,…

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A Conversation at LFI 2018 with Josh Kurtz of Orion
May 17, 2018

We’re catching up with SVP Sales Rep Josh Kurtz of Orion Energy Systems at LIGHTFAIR! Josh tells us why the Conference is important to their company, what they gain from attending a trade show of this caliber, and what kinds of products Orion takes pride in manufacturing. “The reason for coming to LIGHTFAIR for Orion,…

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MarketScale Talks to Matthew Smith of LSI at LIGHTFAIR 2018
May 15, 2018

Recently, MarketScale attended the LightFair International Convention in Chicago and connected with Matthew Smith, the Inside Sales Specialist for LSI. We got some great insight as to why these professionals do what they do, what makes trade shows like LFI so important to the lighting design industry, and learned about their featured product, a digital…

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Watch: HSBC and ING Complete Blockchain Trade Finance with Cargill
May 15, 2018

Banking and financial services HSBC and ING have completed a trade finance transaction for agri-food trading company Cargill. The transaction was completed using a single blockchain system. It was a push to boost efficiency in the multi-trillion-dollar funding of international trade. The Cargill transaction marked the first use of a single, shared digital application rather…

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