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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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Why the Modern Data Center Is Forcing Communities and Policymakers to Rethink Infrastructure
April 21, 2026

Data centers have moved from largely invisible digital infrastructure to a highly visible source of public debate as artificial intelligence accelerates demand for power, fiber, and compute capacity. The modern data center is now being built closer to population centers to support low-latency services, bringing critical infrastructure into direct contact with residential communities for…

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Inside the Spot Freight Shift: How Manifold Is Simplifying a Fragmented Logistics Market
April 21, 2026

The freight market is in the midst of a notable shift. With national tender rejection rates approaching 14% by the end of Q1, freight conditions have shifted back in carriers’ favor, often coinciding with increased activity in the spot market. At the same time, logistics teams are juggling an increasingly fragmented ecosystem of portals, emails,…

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Healthcare’s 2026 Reality: Growing Workforce Gaps, Tiered Access, and the Rise of AI Support
April 20, 2026

Healthcare systems are entering 2026 under mounting pressure. A growing, aging population and rising disease burden are colliding with persistent workforce shortages—highlighted by projections that new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. will surpass two million this year alone. The stakes are no longer theoretical: delays in care, limited specialist access, and widening disparities are…

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Policy, AI, and New Funding Models Are Reshaping Mental Health Care Delivery
April 16, 2026

Mental health care isn’t a new problem—but it’s finally being treated like an urgent one. After years of being sidelined, the cracks in the system are becoming impossible to ignore: overstretched clinicians, long wait times, and entire communities without consistent access to care. In the U.S., the scale is striking—more than one in five…

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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