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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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Striving for Equity: Building a More Inclusive AV Industry
In an industry that thrives on innovation and cutting-edge technology, envisioning an equitable AV (Audiovisual) industry is crucial. Embracing diversity, different perspectives, and inclusivity can only strengthen the field, creating a more vibrant and impactful community. To truly understand equity, we must distinguish it from equality. While equality aims to provide the same opportunities to…
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AVIXA’s Role in Fostering Equity in the AV Industry
AVIXA, the leading association for the AV industry, is taking significant strides in promoting equity within the field. Their efforts are geared towards creating a more inclusive and diverse industry landscape, ensuring equal opportunities for all professionals. One impactful initiative by AVIXA is their campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day. By highlighting and honoring women…
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Growing Without Compromise: How Vision Radiology Balances Scale, AI, and Clinical Quality
Radiology sits at the center of a modern healthcare squeeze: imaging volumes are climbing, hospitals need faster reads, and there simply are not enough radiologists to meet demand the old way. At the same time, remote work and AI are reshaping what a clinical practice can look like. The challenge is no longer whether…
Physical Retail’s Next Infrastructure Layer: Item-Level Intelligence with Radar
Physical retail is under pressure to become as measurable and responsive as e-commerce. While retailers have spent years optimizing digital channels with real-time data, store teams have often had to make decisions with incomplete inventory visibility and delayed operational signals. That gap matters because stores still account for 80% of U.S. retail sales, making…
From Institutional Excellence to Population-Level Access: How Pakistan Can Bridge Its Healthcare Divide
Healthcare systems are under pressure almost everywhere, but the strain is especially visible in lower-resource settings where demand is rising faster than infrastructure. In Pakistan, that pressure is playing out across a system that has to serve more than 250 million people with limited public investment. Public health spending remains below 1% of GDP,…
Scaling Experiential Learning in the Curriculum: How Iron Range Engineering Transformed Engineering Education
Engineering has transformed nearly every part of modern life, from the phones in our pockets to the systems powering global industry. But the way engineers are educated has often moved far more slowly than the profession itself. Employers are asking for graduates who can navigate ambiguity, communicate across teams, and contribute meaningfully from the…
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Striving for Equity: Building a More Inclusive AV Industry
In an industry that thrives on innovation and cutting-edge technology, envisioning an equitable AV (Audiovisual) industry is crucial. Embracing diversity, different perspectives, and inclusivity can only strengthen the field, creating a more vibrant and impactful community. To truly understand equity, we must distinguish it from equality. While equality aims to provide the same opportunities to…
AVIXA’s Role in Fostering Equity in the AV Industry
AVIXA, the leading association for the AV industry, is taking significant strides in promoting equity within the field. Their efforts are geared towards creating a more inclusive and diverse industry landscape, ensuring equal opportunities for all professionals. One impactful initiative by AVIXA is their campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day. By highlighting and honoring women…
Becoming an Ally: Promoting Equity in the Workplace
Creating a truly equitable work environment requires the collective efforts of individuals willing to be allies. Aspiring allies can contribute to the cause by engaging in ongoing conversations about equity and advocating for its implementation within their organizations. One crucial step towards allyship is fostering inclusivity. This involves developing an increased awareness of microaggressions and…
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Cybersecurity in an IT-First World: Vigilance & Risk Mitigation with Ex-CIA Chief Christopher Burgess
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…
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…
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…
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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Uniting the AV Community: A Digital Hub for Learning and Collaboration
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the power of digital platforms to bring people together and foster collaboration cannot be underestimated. Our company takes pride in offering a unique and differentiated space that serves as a virtual haven for the AV community. With the ability to share content across various channels and rooms, our platform…
