Keep Kuul – Season 1
Shon Wainscott, National Accounts Manager at Portacool, sees a direct correlation between keeping cool in the military and keeping cool on the job. Wainscott spent fifteen years serving in the Army, the bulk of that time in the infantry. He spoke about his experiences with Tyler Kern and why it’s essential to have the proper…
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Healthcare
Keep Kuul with Portacool: Chilling the Middle East and North Africa
People in the U.S. know Portacool and their line of evaporative coolers, but Portacool is also a chilling force in 56 other countries. Ziad Ibrahim, Regional Sales Manager for Portacool’s Middle East and North Africa Segments, dropped by to talk about the unique cooling needs of this region of the globe. The challenge for the…
Building Management
Keep Kuul with Portacool: Heat Stress Comes Full Circle
Keeping employees safe, cool, and productive is essential in any work environment. The role heat stress plays was the topic of this episode of Keep Kuul with Portacool. Tyler Kern reached out to Klint Barton, Regional Manager for Automotive, Southeast Division at Portacool for his perspective. Barton understands the seriousness of heat stress because he…
Healthcare
Keep Kuul: Mexico, A Unique Market
Keeping spaces cool is critical in many different environments. Traditional ways to do this, such as with AC fans can be expensive and inefficient. In looking at the markets that Portacool serves, these statements are true for the unique case of Mexico. Keep Kuul host Tyler Kern spoke with Leo Martinez, National Accounts Manager for…
Healthcare
Cooling Fans Help LA Manufacturer Fight the Heat
Heat is a threat to many worksites across the country. While there’s no way to eliminate it, companies can be proactive about keeping workers safe. That’s exactly the mantra of Craig Williams, Safety and Security Manager at Omni Specialty Packaging, a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of lubricants and chemicals for the automotive and industrial sectors….
Energy
Keep Kuul: Powerful Cooling Solutions to Keep Your Employees Comfortable
As the weather across the country shifts to the warmer seasons, Todd Waldhauser, Director of Sales at Portacool, stopped by to talk to host Tyler Kern about keeping employees cool and comfortable when that thermometer begins to rise. And, as Waldhauser reminded Kern, temperature control is a year-round concern. Even if it’s cool outside,…
Building Management
How Do Portable Cooling Solutions Handle the Heat?
Sunny South Florida is known for many things – nightlife, beaches, great food, and more – but it’s also known for some at-times-overwhelming heat and humidity. It comes with the territory, but that doesn’t always mean residents and visitors alike don’t want to keep cool. That’s why, for this episode of Keep Kuul, a Portacool…
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What the Future Looks Like if We Get It Right
As the Patient Monitoring series concludes, the conversation shifts from today’s challenges to tomorrow’s possibilities. This final episode of the five-part Health and Life Sciences at the Edge series looks ahead to what healthcare could become if patient monitoring gets it right. Intel’s Kaeli Tully is joined by Sudha Yellapantula, Senior Researcher at Medical…
AI Is Forcing a Rethink of Data Center Infrastructure at Every Level
The data center industry is being redefined by AI’s demand for faster, denser, and more scalable infrastructure. According to McKinsey, average rack power densities have more than doubled in just two years. It went from approximately 8 kW to 17 kW, and is expected to hit 30 kW by 2027. Global data center power demand is projected…
How Predictive AI Is Helping Hospitals Anticipate Admissions and Optimize Emergency Department Throughput
Emergency departments across the U.S. are under unprecedented strain, with overcrowding, staffing shortages, and inpatient bed constraints converging into a throughput crisis. The American Hospital Association reports that hospital capacity and workforce growth have lagged, intensifying delays from arrival to disposition. At the same time, advances in artificial intelligence are moving from experimental to operational—raising…
Why Is the Mission of Benchmark So Important
As pharmaceutical innovation accelerates, the margin for error narrows, making quality assurance not just a regulatory necessity but a public good. Benchmark’s mission sits at the intersection of progress and protection—helping manufacturers stay aligned with FDA standards so life-saving therapies reach patients faster and safer. By keeping cleanrooms compliant and companies out of trouble, Benchmark…
