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Breaking Conventional Boundaries: A Dive into Modern Workspace Innovation with Workspace48’s Craig McPhail

modern workspace innovations

The conversation around modern workspace innovation has recently become more pertinent as organizations seek to adapt to new-age working conditions, accelerated by the global pandemic. Challenging the conventional workspace models pave the way for more flexible, efficient, and technologically driven solutions. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, about 54% of adults…

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Sustainability in Design: Exploring Heller Furniture’s Commitment to a Greener Future

On a recent episode of the Spec’d Out podcast hosted by Specrite Interiors Principal Owner, John Erbstoesser, John had the chance to sit down with John Edelman, President and CEO of Heller Furniture. Erbstoesser and Edelman dove deep into the captivating world of Heller Furniture, the renowned furniture design company. Founded by Alan Heller in…

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Architecture & Design
Skyline Design: Getting the Business Started and Setting Themselves Apart

In 2018, over 12,000 tons of glass were generated in the United States. Glass is a material we come into contact with almost every day of our lives, and when used correctly, it can not only enhance your viewing pleasure, but shape the beauty of a given landscape. How can glass as a building material…

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Redefining Security: The Critical Role of Voice in Intelligent Audio Systems
April 1, 2025

In the world of security technology, vision has long taken precedence—cameras, analytics, and access control have dominated the conversation. But what if we’ve been underestimating our oldest, most human sense of communication: voice? The rise of intelligent audio in security systems marks a turning point in how we protect spaces and people, shifting from passive…

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How PSA is Empowering Integrators to Navigate AI, Mobile Credentials, and Modern Business Challenges?
April 1, 2025

As the security integration industry contends with rapid technological advancement and increasing business complexity, many integrators are looking for the tools, training, and guidance to keep pace. At the center of this evolution is AI—transforming not just the products integrators deploy but also the way they operate their businesses. Meanwhile, the shift to mobile credentials…

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Biometric Face Authentication Moves from High-Security to High-Convenience
April 1, 2025

Facial recognition technology has long hovered on the fringe of mainstream adoption, promising futuristic solutions but often shackled by high costs, limited applications, and public skepticism. In 2024, however, a pivotal shift is underway. Thanks to advances in edge devices, reduced price points, and changing attitudes toward digital identity, biometric face authentication is now…

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SIA RISE
SIA RISE is Shaping the Industry Through Community and Intentional Growth
April 1, 2025

The security industry is experiencing a quiet revolution—one led not by technology alone, but by a new wave of passionate young professionals. As legacy systems give way to modern, cloud-based platforms and mobile-first solutions, the need for fresh perspectives, diverse skill sets, and energized leadership is more pressing than ever. One organization at the forefront…

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