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Securing Products for Today’s Control Room Environments

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On NOC Your SOCs Off, host Dan Gundry and Barco’s Product Security Officer, Timo Kosig, discuss the evolution of product security in control room environments, emphasizing the critical distinction between corporate and product security. Highlighting the potential widespread impact of a security breach in control rooms overseeing critical infrastructure, they explore the limitations of…

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The SOC Landscape is Seeing a Gradual Change as Professionals Pivot from GSOC to CSOC

Professionals from the GSOC environment are moving over to the CSOC landscape, and this is a very noticeable change and sign of the SOC industry’s evolution. The transition unveils an unprecedented layer of similarities and experiences, clarified by the willingness to be the learner in the room. As the world moves toward navigating…

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Modernizing Space Planning & Design with Virtual Reality Tools

In the latest episode of NOC Your SOCs Off, host Dan Gundry masterfully navigates the intricate world of space planning & design and its synergy with (VR) virtual reality tools. Guest Patrick Higaki, Director of Sales at Modus VR, sheds light on the transformative potential of VR in the commercial integration business. Recounting the…

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The Evolution of Command and Control Technologies is Leading a Gradual Shift from Hardware to Software

In an increasingly digital world, discussions around the transformation and future trends in command and control technologies are paramount. This necessity is born out of the escalating complexity and technological advancements of the 21st century, where a misstep can have significant ramifications. According to MarketsandMarkets, the command and control systems market, currently valued at…

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NOC Your SOCs Off: Evolution of and Best Practices in GSOCs

The workforce has changed as a result of COVID, but also from technology marching on. Some businesses and places of work don’t adapt as readily, leaving some companies and their employees behind. When it comes to GSOCs, how can their environment and use be improved with newer technologies and ideas? On this episode of NOC…

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Celebrating 20+ Years of Command and Control

The World Wide Military Command and Control System (WWMCCS) includes “personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures involved in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the operational activities of U.S. military forces.” In simple terms, it is the people and systems used to defend the country against threats and apply necessary defenses. This is just one example…

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Harnessing the Power of Virtual Reality in the NOC

The control room industry is rapidly evolving, and one of the latest innovations in the space is virtual command centers. On this episode of the NOC Your SOCs Off podcast, Mark Templeton, founder of Headwell VR, joins Dan Gundry to explore this emerging technology and its potential applications. Templeton began by providing some background…

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Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Disrupting Outdated Education with Employer-Driven, Community-Powered, Practical Skills Training
July 28, 2025

Workforce training is undergoing a radical transformation as industries face critical talent shortages and rapid technological change. Building a future-ready workforce requires rethinking traditional higher education models. These models emphasize broad academic development over targeted skill-building and struggle to keep pace with employer demands. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report…

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The Silent Health Crisis: Indoor Air Quality in Long-Term Care
July 28, 2025

The Silent Health Crisis: Indoor Air Quality in Long-Term Care Most nursing homes have infection control down to a science. They’ve got medication protocols that would make a hospital jealous. Fall prevention? They track every risk factor. But ask them about their air quality and you’ll likely get a puzzled look. That’s a problem, because…

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JUST THINKING… About Bringing out the Best in Educators and Learners with Ross Kimball
July 25, 2025

As the educational landscape rapidly evolves—shaped by advances in communication technology, growing mental health awareness, and post-pandemic classroom dynamics—one key question persists: How can we better connect with and empower both educators and students in the classroom? The stakes are high: studies show that teacher-student relationships directly impact student motivation, academic success, and long-term…

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Bringing Community into the Transformation of K-12 Schools: The Impact of Mentors, Local Voices, and Student Entrepreneurs
July 24, 2025

As K-12 schools across the U.S. struggle to recover from the learning loss and emotional fallout of the pandemic, a deeper reckoning is underway—one that challenges the very foundation of who’s responsible for educating our children. Despite billions in federal relief, a third of U.S. students are not even reading at a basic level…

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Latest NOC--Season 1 Episodes

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Securing Products for Today’s Control Room Environments
October 11, 2023

On NOC Your SOCs Off, host Dan Gundry and Barco’s Product Security Officer, Timo Kosig, discuss the evolution of product security in control room environments, emphasizing the critical distinction between corporate and product security. Highlighting the potential widespread impact of a security breach in control rooms overseeing critical infrastructure, they explore the limitations of…

Read More
The SOC Landscape is Seeing a Gradual Change as Professionals Pivot from GSOC to CSOC

Professionals from the GSOC environment are moving over to the CSOC landscape, and this is a very noticeable change and sign of the SOC industry’s evolution. The transition unveils an unprecedented layer of similarities and experiences, clarified by the willingness to be the learner in the room. As the world moves toward navigating…

Read More
Modernizing Space Planning & Design with Virtual Reality Tools

In the latest episode of NOC Your SOCs Off, host Dan Gundry masterfully navigates the intricate world of space planning & design and its synergy with (VR) virtual reality tools. Guest Patrick Higaki, Director of Sales at Modus VR, sheds light on the transformative potential of VR in the commercial integration business. Recounting the…

Read More
The Evolution of Command and Control Technologies is Leading a Gradual Shift from Hardware to Software

In an increasingly digital world, discussions around the transformation and future trends in command and control technologies are paramount. This necessity is born out of the escalating complexity and technological advancements of the 21st century, where a misstep can have significant ramifications. According to MarketsandMarkets, the command and control systems market, currently valued at…

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NOC Your SOCs Off: Evolution of and Best Practices in GSOCs
May 2, 2023

The workforce has changed as a result of COVID, but also from technology marching on. Some businesses and places of work don’t adapt as readily, leaving some companies and their employees behind. When it comes to GSOCs, how can their environment and use be improved with newer technologies and ideas? On this episode of NOC…

Read More
Celebrating 20+ Years of Command and Control

The World Wide Military Command and Control System (WWMCCS) includes “personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures involved in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the operational activities of U.S. military forces.” In simple terms, it is the people and systems used to defend the country against threats and apply necessary defenses. This is just one example…

Read More
Harnessing the Power of Virtual Reality in the NOC

The control room industry is rapidly evolving, and one of the latest innovations in the space is virtual command centers. On this episode of the NOC Your SOCs Off podcast, Mark Templeton, founder of Headwell VR, joins Dan Gundry to explore this emerging technology and its potential applications. Templeton began by providing some background…

Read More