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How Long Does Technology Last?

How Long Does Technology Last?

George Moore answered the question of how long technology lasts in 1965. In fact, his answer became known as Moore’s Law. “The number of transistors incorporated in a chip will approximately double every 24 months.”—Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder. Transistors form the circuitry needed to power computer chips. As the number of transistors increases, so does […]

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How Technology Drives Health Equity

How Technology Drives Health Equity

One lesson we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic is the immediate need for health equity. Although poverty and lack of access are still leading barriers to health equity, the adverse effects of the pandemic worsened the problem, exposing the true extent of inequity in health care. The pandemic resulted in hospitals being overwhelmed and […]

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The Rise of Contactless Retail

The Rise of Contactless Retail

As consumers return to the brick-and-mortar shopping experience, one thing is clear: contactless retail encounters have become a focal point.  According to a recent small business (SB) study conducted by Visa, responding SB owners identified the five top areas for growth needed in 2022. These are: Offering new products or services (41%) Increasing social media presence […]

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The Marcel Hotel Uses Power over Ethernet Technology to Become the First Net-Zero Hotel in the U.S.

The Marcel Hotel Uses Power over Ethernet Technology to Become the First Net-Zero Hotel in the U.S.

In May 2022, the first “net-zero” hotel in the country opened for business in Connecticut. Officially renamed Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, this 165-room ultra-energy-efficient building has an exciting story. The building as it stands today has been retrofitted with a great emphasis on historic preservation. Previously named the Pirelli Tire Building, […]

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10G: The Future of Broadband Technology

10G: The Future of Broadband Technology

Over the past ten years, the world has been on a journey of unparalleled connectivity. As a result, most Americans today have access to super-fast internet networks that have revolutionized how we live, work, learn, and play. However, as a global internet leader, the United States must stay ahead of demand. To that end, technologies […]

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Commercial Real Estate Retrofitting in 2022

Commercial Real Estate Retrofitting in 2022

Even before the unprecedented exodus from commercial office spaces due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all types were rethinking the role of office space. Many companies were exploring new concepts such as telework, shared office spaces, and downsizing their headquarters. The pandemic has escalated the development of flexible office spaces, repurposed office space, home […]

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What Happens if the Dockworkers Strike?

What Happens if the Dockworkers Strike?

With chain supply stretched to its limits, a new storm looming may add to the current troubles: a potential confrontation between union dockworkers and their employers. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), representing 22,400 dockworkers located on the West Coast, and The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) will soon begin negotiations to replace the current […]

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A Guide to Video Analytics

A Guide to Video Analytics

Businesses of all sizes and stripes generate tons of video content every day. And recently, it has become clear that this data can be a valuable asset. The use of video analytics can help a company extract the most useful data from the vast pool of video content gathered. This beneficial information can be used […]

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What to Know About the WELL Building Standard®

What to Know About the WELL Building Standard®

The WELL Building Standard® (WELL) is the world’s first standard centered solely on human health and safety. This standard is performance-based and measures, certifies,  and monitors all aspects of building environments that impact the human occupants’ health and well-being. This article explains just what WELL entails and why it is so important. First, A Bit […]

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