Articles by tag: IDC Smart Cities Awards
As cities across North America embrace smart technologies to improve urban living, standout initiatives like Virginia Beach’s flood resiliency program, highlighted in the recent IDC Smart Cities North America Awards, demonstrate the critical role of edge computing in environmental monitoring and disaster management. These technologies not only bolster emergency responses but also seamlessly integrate…
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IDC Smart Cities Awards: Edge Computing is Helping Virginia Beach Tackle its Flooding Crisis
In remote and disaster-prone areas, the rapid deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies coupled with artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new vistas for emergency management and community safety in smart cities. These leading IoT deployments, highlighted at the recent announcement of the IDC Smart Cities Awards winners, solidified the role that edge computing…
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Welcome to The Purpose Pivot: Where Wellbeing Meets Ambition and Success Finds New Meaning
Welcome to The Purpose Pivot, a podcast that dares to challenge the culture of constant hustle by celebrating the transformative power of the pause. Hosted by author and speaker Melissa Gonzalez, and inspired by her newest book of the same name, the show redefines success as a mindful journey that prioritizes health, intuition, and resilience…
Rank, Reach, and Revenue: Unlock YouTube Marketing Strategies That Drive Hospitality Growth
The hospitality industry has weathered enormous shifts in the last five years, from pandemic‑era shutdowns to evolving guest expectations. Although hotels are projected to add over 14,000 employees in 2025, staffing levels are still well below pre‑pandemic (2019) figures. For hotel professionals, visibility and adaptability are critical, not only in operations but in how they…
From Bitter to Better: Why Second Chances Can Change Entire Communities (Ep. 2)
In the second installment of this powerful two-part series, DisruptED turns from personal origin stories to the enduring lessons that come from surviving life’s hardest seasons. For host Ron J Stefanski and guest John Valverde, President and CEO of YouthBuild Global, the conversation is rooted in lived experience: moments of deep loss, the resilience…
Conservation as a Calling: How Corina Solis Transformed Burnout into Purpose
As environmental awareness grows and sustainability becomes a top priority for both companies and consumers, a growing number of professionals, especially among younger generations, are rethinking what meaningful work looks like. With ecological urgency mounting, many are exploring ways to align their careers with causes they care about. But what does it really take to…