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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Sunstone Partners Offsite 2024
Sunstone Partners’ 2024 planning and strategy meeting was held offsite in Calistoga, CA this year. During the event the team bonded in fun activities like wine making and fantastic meals. On the business side, there was reflection on the significant accomplishments of the team for the year, as well as focusing on upcoming goals…
The Secured Podcast Challenges Ballistic Industry Giants
On a recent episode of the Secured Podcast, the hosts issued a bold challenge to the ballistic industry giants, including Armoured One. They invited industry leaders to their 11,000-acre Texas ranch, complete with a range and lodging, for a transparent, practical demonstration. The test will involve quarter-inch plate glass, like typical storefront windows, with…
The DisruptED Efforts of Starbucks to Pioneer Education as a Benefit for Frontline Partners: Episode 2 of 2
In an era of shifting workforce expectations, Starbucks has been leading in developing educational benefits designed explicitly for its frontline partners. In the second episode of DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski continues his discussion with Brandon Carson, the Vice President of Learning, Leadership & Cultural Experiences at Starbucks. Missed the first episode? Catch up…
The DisruptED Efforts of Starbucks to Pioneer Education as a Benefit for Frontline Partners: Episode 1 of 2
Starbucks set a new standard in corporate learning and development by offering education as a benefit to its frontline partners. This initiative departs from the norm, where companies typically focus educational investments on upper-level management. In the first of a two-part episode on DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski engages with Brandon Carson, Vice President…