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 […]
COVID-19 and the Ukraine War are having a huge impact on global trade. As a result, shipping costs have soared, and delays have become the norm. According to supply chain expert project44: “Delays are likely to continue well into 2022 as COVID breakouts continue throughout supply chains and consumers continue to buy at a healthy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are a number of challenges when installing and maintaining powered devices (PDs) in outdoor environments. Dust, water, ultraviolet light, varying temperature swings, and sometimes even lightning conditions can become extreme and call for an extra layer of protection for an organization’s vital outdoor PDs. Before we dive into how outdoor PoE can help, let’s […]
The world has undergone massive changes since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared on March 11, 2020. And no sector (except healthcare) has been more impacted than the retail industry. Besides navigating mask-wearing, physical distancing, and competing with online retail competition, there has been significant concern over the uptick of organized retail crime (ORC). According to […]
An Ethernet switch is the backbone of a company’s network. It connects vital networking devices (laptops, computers, servers, etc.) to a local area network (LAN). Switches function similarly to a hub; however, they are more efficient. They accept incoming data, determine the IP address of its source, then assign a specific port, therefore eliminating any […]
After two years, the Coronavirus is still with us. Before we dive into vaccine mandates, here are some facts: On December 31, 2019, the Chinese government alerted the World Health Organization (WHO) of a mysterious pneumonia-like disease eventually named COVID-19. As of January 6, 2022, there have been 297,848,954 reported cases of COVID-19, with 5,465,472 […]
One of the more creative adaptations to the pandemic has been the concept of the hybrid workplace. Back in 2020, during the height of COVID-19, employers found themselves at a breaking point. They needed to be resourceful to maintain their business and productivity goals and still keep their workers safe. This set the scene for […]
