Articles by author: Samuel Miller
Sunny San Diego is a cyclists paradise. With temperate weather all year long and a choice of gorgeous coastal scenery, twisty mountain roads, or beach front scenery, there are few places on earth that are nicer to ride a bike. As an environmentally conscious community, and a state with high gas prices, many locals choose […]
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Drone Racing Is Here to Stay. How AV Has Made It Must See TV
Looking like something out of Blade Runner, professional drone racing is an exciting, sci-fi spectator sport. Small quadcopters, or “quads” (they prefer the term to drone thanks to the latter’s military connotations) blast at over 80 MPH through brightly colored LED gates, avoiding obstacles and environmental challenges. The pilots of these “quads” have a first […]
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Architects Weigh in on VR Use in Their Industry
Nearly every science fiction book, movie, and video game features some element of Virtual Reality (VR) or Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether it’s the terrifying character of HAL9000 or the game world of TRON, these technologies, and their ultimate complexities, have fascinated us for the better part of a century; only now, we have access to […]
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MAP AIMS To Automate Reading Level Assessment
We spoke with Jennifer Knestrick, the Senior Product Manager for Early Learning Assessments at NWEA, at this year’s ISTE 2018. This research-based, non-profit supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency. Their famous assessment programs include MAP Growth, which has been around for decades and helped 10-12 million students […]
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Shipping Services Gear Up For Amazon Prime Day
It is a hot day at an ordinary local UPS store on North Miami Beach’s Collins Avenue, but it is about to get even hotter. Amazon Prime day, the global online superstore’s mega sale, is expected to be bigger than ever this year. With over a million deals going live for 36 hours on July […]
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How It’s Made: What’s Inside Your Fireworks
The 4th of July is a universal favorite among Americans young and old. It’s a day of family fun that starts off with a parade and ends with a bang, when then night lights up with fireworks. Everyone, except maybe the family dog, loves fireworks, with their dazzling colors, sparkles, and booms. Whether they are […]
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Enscape Takes Architects Into Projects Before They Are Built with Virtual Reality
At the AIA 2018 Expo in New York, MarketScale met with Jonathan Knöfel of Enscape to discuss a product that was virtually science fiction just a few years ago. AIA is the industry show for architecture and design, and Enscape provides these professions a game changing product. These industries rely on programs such as REVIT, […]
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Seizing the Narrative: The Transformative Impact of Storytelling on Women’s Empowerment
With gender equality becoming a significant global agenda, the narrative around women’s empowerment is more relevant than ever. Amid rising awareness and shifting societal norms, women are increasingly seeking avenues for self-expression and empowerment. A recent study by the Global Gender Gap Report highlights that while progress is being made, substantial efforts are still […]
Plug into the Future: Decoding V2G for Utility Applications
Brian Rudy from Verizon IoT and Melissa Chan of Fermata Energy explore the cutting-edge potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Their discussion highlights how this innovation transforms electric vehicles into dynamic energy storage units, capable of stabilizing the grid by storing and discharging power as needed. This technology represents a significant shift […]
Secure Grid Modernization with Zero Trust Architecture
Ray Bauer of Verizon Business engages with Del Rodriguez from Palo Alto Networks at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Rodriguez shares insights into the significance of cybersecurity within the utility sector, particularly in light of increasing cyber threats and the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT). Bauer and Rodriguez discuss Palo Alto Networks’ initiatives to enhance […]
Private Wireless Networks
Verizon host Wayne Weeks discusses the evolving utility industry with John Gaster, CEO of KSI Data Sciences at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Together, they explore how KSI focuses on harnessing data from remote sensing devices to enhance the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of utility operations. Gaster emphasizes the significant role of AI and machine learning in […]