Articles by author: Troy Camplin

How LED Lighting Brought Farming Indoors

Success in agriculture is as difficult to predict as the weather. The industry is reliant on climate and even the slightest variation can throw off a commercial farming business’ yearly projections. Efficiency and consistency are paramount and technologies not originally designed for the field are beginning to make a difference for farmers and plant factory […]

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Is Virtual Reality Replacing the Microscope?

The digital revolution impacted the scientific field perhaps as much, if not more than, any other industry. The ability to examine subjects in three dimensions was transcendent, but now, even more advanced technology seems poised to transform what scientists can discover. Both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are stepping up to give the […]

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Trucks, Trains and The Future of Shipping

The impact of an ongoing trucker shortage is starting to be felt by small businesses across the United States. While a booming economy is good, it only increases the demand for truckers, who are already in short supply. So, what does this mean for the industry and the companies that rely on it? Bed Times […]

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Smart Buildings Pose New Possibilities, New Risks

Everyday, thousands if not millions of workers swipe into their place of work with a personalized ID badge. The lights and heat in the lobby come on shortly before people started arriving for the day. Workers swipe their badges for the elevator to access specific floors. As employees enter their office and the lights come […]

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ORGATEC 2018 Challenges Designers to Rethink the Modern Office

The theme for ORGATEC 2018, held in Cologne, Germany, was “Visionary concepts for a new work culture.” There were a number of exhibitors, including Lars Boisen, Montana Furniture’s head of sales for Europe; Anton Van de Putte, CEO of BoConcept; and Thomas Halliday, Manager of Dealer Sales, Nick Laughton, Sales Director, and Kempton Williams, President […]

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AIA’s ‘Blueprint for Better’ Campaign Recognizes the Human Impact of Architecture

Monday, October 1 was World Architecture Day. This year, the American Institute for Architects’ (AIA) public awareness campaign is Blueprint for Better, spreading the impact that architects have in their communities. The idea is that architects should make more of an effort to get their voices heard when civic decisions are made. That means connecting […]

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Brick-and-Mortar Retail is Going Mobile

Anyone who has gone to a department store recently has probably noticed checkout counters scattered throughout the store. The idea is to make it easier for customers to make purchases—the point of sale (POS) is more decentralized now than ever, with POS systems located beyond the conventional exit point of a store. Now, new technology […]

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The Future of Security: Discovering the Next Generation of Security Solutions at ISC West
April 23, 2024

The recently concluded International Security Conference & Exposition West 2024 (ISC West) proved to be an indispensable platform for discovering the next generation of security solutions, providing attendees with invaluable insights into the future of the industry. At a recent episode of MarketScale’s roundtable show Experts Talk, Cathal Walsh, Vice President and Chief Security […]

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Cyber Resilience: To Protect Corporate Assets, Businesses Must Invest in Cybersecurity Training
April 23, 2024

As cyberattacks occur at increasing frequency, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of corporate security strategies across all sectors. With businesses increasingly reliant on digital infrastructures, the quality of a company’s cybersecurity training is no longer just an operational requirement — it is a strategic asset. The stakes are high, as a breach can lead […]

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Forming Relationships with Industry Insiders Can Quell Sales Cycles and their Length of Time
April 23, 2024

New companies are facing more and more challenges in the security industry as sales cycles are experiencing lengthier times. One of those reasons is due to the complexity of the security industry itself, along with the unique and special business models every new company will come in with. But there is a solution to […]

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Cyber-first approach
From Bollards to Bytes: Why Security Firms Need to Adopt a Cyber-First Approach
April 23, 2024

How can the security industry effectively navigate the shift from traditional physical security measures to adopting a cyber-first approach in its sales and integration strategies? The transition from physical to digital security solutions was a major theme at the International Security Conference & Exposition West 2024 held earlier this month. On a recent episode of […]

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Are Robots Replacing Hard Hats on Work Sites?
September 25, 2018

Modern assembly lines are often associated with robotics and automated processes doing a great deal of the work, with a few workers helping the robots; but when many people think of constructing buildings, images of construction workers and carpenters with their hammers, screw drivers, welding torches, and hard hats come to mind. However, more and […]

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How Pro AV Can Combat E-Commerce
September 21, 2018

Restaurants and retailers are finding ways of using interactive pro AV to change the way people shop and dine. The Pro AV industry is making experiences more convenient, and more entertaining. In an age where it is easier than ever to stay at home and order everything, including food from almost any restaurant, it is […]

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How Pro AV Can Combat E-Commerce
September 21, 2018

Restaurants and retailers are finding ways of using interactive pro AV to change the way people shop and dine. The Pro AV industry is making experiences more convenient, and more entertaining. In an age where it is easier than ever to stay at home and order everything, including food from almost any restaurant, it is […]

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What Can a Holiday do for Retailers?
September 5, 2018

While many people have Labor Day off, it is rare for retailers to follow suit. However, according to research by Womply, consumers are not spending their Monday off in retail stores. Industry sales were down anywhere from 15 to 82 percent in 2017. This does not apply to the rest of the weekend, though. In […]

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How a Corporate Acquisition Could Change Augmented Reality’s Future
August 31, 2018

Apple, Inc.’s acquisition of Akonia Holographics, a startup that makes lenses for augmented reality (AR) glasses, signals Apple’s interest in developing inexpensive AR glasses and a headset in the near future. Although only founded in 2012, Akonia already has over 200 hologram-related patents, so the acquisition has huge implications. As Reuters reports, “The Akonia acquisition […]

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The Technology That’s Everywhere From Kindergarten Classes To Cardiac Research
August 22, 2018

Virtual reality and augmented reality are increasing in importance in business and even in everyday life. While many people think of VR and AR as a cool way to play video games—think of Pokemon Go as the flagship of AR gaming—both are in fact much more useful beyond gaming. Medicine is a field that is […]

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DRONES ARE BRINGING AMERICAN FARMERS INTO THE DIGITAL AGE
August 15, 2018

Dry or swampy soil, weeds, insect pests, birds, grazers, molds and other fungal infections, dead patches—these are among the problems farmers must keep an eye out for. Traditionally farmers have had to walk or drive the fields to look for these and other issues. Even on a small farm this is time-consuming and error-prone, which […]

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Retailers Need To Sell An Experience As Much As Products
August 10, 2018

There are buyers and there are shoppers. The buyers walk into the store, grab what they want, and leave as quickly as possible. If time is no issue, perhaps they will make their purchase on Amazon. Shoppers though, want more than to just buy something—they seek the experience of shopping itself. The brick-and-mortar stores that […]

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Businesses are becoming Airbnb’s Big Business
August 8, 2018

Airbnb is not just for leisure travel. In 2015 there were 250 businesses using Airbnb, with that number growing exponentially by 2017. Now, the company claims that nearly 700,000 businesses have used, or is currently committed to using an Airbnb for an employee in 2018. The company also claims that more than 275,000 business are […]

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