Signal Flow -Episode
With digital transformation occurring at breakneck speed, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for first-world IT environments. The shift towards IT-first technology has brought about new challenges in protecting sensitive data and ensuring enterprise security. The stakes are high, with reports of data breaches becoming a daily occurrence, impacting organizations across various sectors. In…
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IT and Security concerns for mission critical systems
On this episode of Signal Flow, we delve into the differences between mission-critical and commercial installations, focusing on the crucial considerations from an IT and infrastructure standpoint. Joining the show is Wayne Dorris, a cybersecurity expert from Axis Communications, who navigates listeners through the complexities of these two installation types. For products used in mission-critical…
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Device Management and Security Concerns in the AV Industry
IT managers face many challenges in their daily activities. Central to those challenges? Device management. All AV devices from the conference room to remote work locations live on an IT network. Supporting those devices shouldn’t cause stress for IT managers, but they do. Signal Flow, presented by AVIXA host Ben Thomas discusses these challenges with…
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What Increased Video Demand Means For IT and AV
Internet connectivity was an essential ingredient that helped many industries continue operating throughout the pandemic. The internet traffic boom that resulted from work-from-home policies increased demand on network connectivity that still remains to this day. How are IT and AV companies handling this demand and what are they doing to prepare for the future? On…
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The Growing Scope of IT Managers
The scope of IT managers’ roles is growing from a security and device management standpoint. Brian Kenyon, Founding Team Member & Chief Strategy Officer at Island, joined Tyler Kern to talk about the need for collaboration, technology, and software to handle the challenges of today’s IT manager. Island is a cybersecurity company focused on…
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Coaching Away the Imposter Voice: Transforming Self-Doubt into Self-Acceptance
Authenticity isn’t about perfection — it’s about having the courage to show up as your true self, even when self-doubt creeps in. Many of us wrestle with imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, and the fear of being seen, but real growth happens when we embrace vulnerability and learn to trust our own voice. By letting go of…
Discovering Your Guiding Pillars: Aligning Ambition with Wellbeing for a Purpose-Driven Career
Success without sacrifice—that’s what more leaders are striving for. As burnout rates climb among high-achieving professionals balancing leadership, entrepreneurship, and family, the question of how to build sustainable success without sacrificing health or identity has never been more timely. Gallup’s research shows that burnout is far from rare: roughly three-quarters of U.S. employees say…
HR Like a Boss: Building Purpose-Driven, People-Focused, Profitable Teams
HR teams are navigating the tension between technology and empathy, discovering new ways to lead with purpose while keeping people at the heart of every transformation. Artificial intelligence, automation, and hybrid work models are rapidly reshaping workplace culture, pushing HR to evolve from administrative oversight to true strategic leadership. As a recent SHRM report…
When Recognition Feels Real, Culture Thrives: The Quiet Power of Genuine Appreciation at Work
Employee appreciation is getting a much-needed rethink. Between hybrid teams, retention pressures, and a rising demand for authenticity at work, HR leaders are being asked to prove that recognition isn’t just a line item. According to Gallup, employees who feel they receive the right level of recognition are four times more likely to be…
