Season One
Integrating Technology With A Centuries Old Craft Nestled in the San Jose Mountains is a company you would not expect to be changing the design industry. Situated between organic berry farms and foothills that take your breath away (especially if you hike them) is a more than 30-year-old tile company that is challenging the way […]
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Faces of Design: Designing Your Own Future
Breaking Out Of The Mold Interior designers are often stereotyped as those obsessed with glamour and extravagance. While designers do appreciate the finer details in a space, they often are not lauded for the behind the scenes work it takes to get to the finish line. For every glossy spread in Interior Design Magazine, […]
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Faces of Design: Life of an Architect
This article is the second in a series of profiles on architects and designers who are challenging the status quo and tackling problems worth sharing. A Curious New World Architects are inherently creative and curious beings – often opting to roll up their sleeves and learn new methods, technologies, or explanations for the world around […]
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Faces of Design: Jonathon Kemnitzer
This article is the first in a series of profiles on architects and designers who are challenging the status quo and tackling problems worth sharing. Sometimes the best partnerships are born from solving real-life problems. That’s how co-founders of KEM Studio Jonathon Kemnitzer and Brad Satterwhite started working together almost two decades ago. Fast […]
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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 […]