Video Vices with Contemporary Research
The esports industry has experienced tremendous growth over the years and, according to Statista, it’s anticipated that there will be 286M esports enthusiasts in 2024. That’s up from the 197M accounted for in 2019. Contemporary Research’s podcast host Gabrielle Bejarano spoke with Mike Rufail, Founder and CGO at Envy Gaming about how the Pro AV…
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Video Vices: Understanding AV Over IP Security Issues
In this episode of Video Vices, Tyler Kern speaks with two global experts in the AV industry regarding security issues when utilizing AV over IP. Combined Mohamed Malis, Senior AV Project Manager of TAD (Technology, Architecture, Design) Associates, and Matt Boyer, CTO of Vistacom have over 48 years of experience in the audiovisual industry. Malis…
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Video Vices: The Importance of Video Alert Messaging Systems
Sara Krybus, Sales Operations Manager, Contemporary Research, and Paul Briggs, AV Product Support Manager, Contemporary Research joined host Tyler Kern on this episode of the Video Vices podcast to remind businesses of the importance of their system’s emergency alert capabilities. “Whether a venue has two or 200,000 people, it is important that venues are…
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Video Vices: The Growth of Esports in the Stadium Environment
On this podcast episode of Video Vices with Contemporary Research, Corey Dunn, Chief Creative Officer of Esports Stadium in Arlington, spoke with Tyler Kern about his personal journey from gaming fan, to eSports announcer, to Chief Creative Officer. Esports Stadium Arlington opened in November of 2018 and is the largest dedicated esports facility in…
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This Nanocoating Might Be the Waterproofing Solution You’ve Been Seeking
We’ve all had that panic moment when an expensive electronic device such as our phone, AirPods, or wireless speaker goes tumbling into the water, and we realize it’s probably ruined forever. Salt Lake City-based HZO hopes to cure that panic, not just for consumers but commercial technology users, with its solution for water-vulnerable devices:…
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Video Vices: How Consumers’ High Demand for Engaging Content is Impacting Video Distribution
Content is king, and that’s no more apparent than in today’s media-driven economy. Businesses across all kinds of industries are looking for reliable ways to circulate media across multiple visual displays, be it while you’re pumping gas, watching a sports event at a bar, or attending a live concert at an arena. This kind…
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Video Vices: How Did InfoComm 2019 Set New Directions for AV?
A week out from InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, we decided to focus this episode of Video Vices on thoughts, trends and predictions around the biggest Pro AV show of the year. We sat down with Christy Ricketts, vice president of operations and marketing at Contemporary Research, who attended the event for her seventh year. Looking…
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Precision With Purpose: The Geospatial Advantage in Telecom Network Planning
Telecom networks are no longer planned or evaluated in isolation. As 5G, private LTE, fixed wireless, and mission-critical communications expand, operators are expected to deliver stronger coverage, higher reliability, and demonstrable performance—often while managing complex technologies and constrained resources. Regulators, customers, and public agencies are increasingly focused on outcomes that can be measured and validated,…
Leading Change from Within: The Power of Transformational Leadership
Leadership is being tested in real time. As organizations navigate AI adoption, remote work, and constant structural change, many leaders are discovering that strategy alone isn’t enough. People are asking deeper questions about purpose, trust, and what it really means to show up for teams when uncertainty is the norm. In a world where burnout…
Clarity Under Pressure: Technology, Trust, and the Future of Public Safety
When something goes wrong in a community—a major storm, a large-scale accident, a violent incident—there’s often a narrow window where clarity matters most. Leaders must make fast decisions, responders need to trust the information in front of them, and the systems supporting those choices have to work as intended. Public safety agencies now rely…
Clarity in the Storm: Weather Intelligence, GIS, and the Future of Operational Awareness
For many organizations today, weather has shifted from an occasional disruption to a constant planning factor. Scientific assessments show that extreme weather events—including heatwaves, heavy rainfall, and wildfires—are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity, placing growing strain on infrastructure, utilities, and public services. As weather-related disruptions become more costly and harder to manage,…