Articles by tag: Ben Thomas

Remote collaboration within the music industry has evolved dramatically over the last few years. Despite the rise of telecommuting platforms like Zoom and Teams, musicians have consistently fought latency issues that have been a hindrance to meaningful real time collaboration. One company is focused on challenging that norm and hopes to empower  synchronized musical […]

MEPPI recognizes the landscape of power demands and grid modernization is rapidly evolving, underscored by recent discussions at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. With US data center power consumption projected to double by 2030, the urgency for innovative solutions has never been more apparent. Simultaneously, efforts towards grid modernization are gaining momentum, focusing on creating a more […]

The aging U.S. power grid is grappling with surging power demand. More industries are digitalizing and in turn adding layers of service, infrastructure, and data analytics relying on heavy electricity generation; it’s clear the U.S. power grid is in for a tough ride. Even just looking at the adoption of consumer and commercial electrical […]

Is storytelling in B2B sales an art or a science? Perhaps the art of sales is in the storytelling, and telling that story to make an impact is the science. In the fast-paced world of B2B sales, the convergence of content creation and performance skills is no longer a novelty but a necessity. As […]

After a somewhat disappointing 2023 in the Pro AV industry, look for several AV market verticals to lead the way to a successful 2024. In a recent report by AVIXA, the Pro AV Sales Index (AVI-S) for December 2023 showed a promising increase, ending the year at 60.4, a figure close to the previous […]

In a dynamic discussion, MarketScale host Ben Thomas engages with Joe Piccirilli, the CEO of RoseWater Energy, unraveling the intricacies of residential power management. They shed light on the evolving landscape of energy needs, emphasizing the vital role of renewables, batteries, and generators in stabilizing power supply. Joe Piccirilli’s insights illuminate the pathway toward […]

In this episode of Direct Connections, presented by IHSE, host Ben Thomas and his guests Dan Holland, a Marketing Manager with IHSE, and Dan Gundry, the Senior Director of LVX Sales at Barco, shed light on the expanding applications of IHSE’s technologies beyond the broadcast world into security, command, and control room environments. The […]

Commercial Integrator took center stage in the Pro AV industry recently with its recent highlight of top minds in the market, and one of MarketScale’s own made the list. Commercial Integrator’s annual “40 Influencers Under 40” is a testament to the remarkable talent making waves in the sector. The 2023 list, celebrating its 10th […]

More recently, the gradual integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the audio-visual (AV) industry has begun to shift from novelty to necessity. From streamlining cumbersome tasks to improving audio quality and aiding in design and predictive maintenance, AI is adding layers of innovation. The rising demand for efficiency and quality is driving this transformation. […]