The Big REthink

For too many residents of senior living communities, whether they're just moving in and getting adjusted or have been there for years, social isolation is the norm. Prolonged loneliness has a severe impact, not only on emotional wellness, but physical health, too. On the latest episode of The Big REthink, Rendever Cofounder and CEO Kyle Rand joins host Barry Ross to discuss the data on loneliness...

Thanks to the constant evolution of technology, the way we experience everything from trade shows to museums to shopping has become increasingly immersive. On this episode of The Big REthink, Cameron Uhlig, owner of Camagine Design, joins host Susan Campbell to discuss technology’s role in engaging customers and telling brands’ stories. They also consider the topic of troubleshooting and the chall...

Automation technology and U.S. trade policies have long been blamed for the loss of manufacturing jobs in America. But is that enduring narrative based in fact? On this episode of The Big REthink, Panasonic Process Automation Business Head Gustavo Sepulveda shares his take on what actually leads to job cuts - and creation - within America’s manufacturing businesses. Plus, he and host Barry Ross co...

With much of the workforce continuing to work from home, every facet of office life has been transformed. From daily routines to the tools that teams use to communicate, companies and employees have been adapting en masse to new ways of working. On the latest episode of The Big REthink, Gina Tokar, Vice President of Operations at Panasonic Systems Solutions Company of North America (PSSNA), joins...

The Android operating system (OS) has long been synonymous with consumer-facing smartphones. But behind the scenes, developers have been using it to support enterprise businesses in transformative ways. On this episode of The Big REthink, Jim Ward, president and founder of software consulting firm Elite EXTRA, joins host Barry Ross to discuss how Android has become instrumental for creating large-...

As businesses across every sector continue to adopt new protocols and approaches to customer experience, the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has been on the frontlines of change. In our latest episode of The Big REthink, Forbes and Restaurant Dive Contributor Alicia Kelso join to share some of the challenges restaurants are facing and the ways they’re using technology in the process. With...

Amid school closures and the widespread move to remote learning, colleges are racing to find new ways to connect with students. On Episode 31, Dr. Michael John McDonough, president of Raritan Valley Community College in New Jersey, shares some of the challenges that he and his faculty have faced and how they’re working to meet them. From hybrid modalities of online and in-person learning to findin...

Starting in 2016, approximately 25% of voters in the U.S. submitted their ballots by mail. This November, that number is expected to jump by 50%, posing major hurdles for counties that have traditionally counted ballots by hand. On this week’s episode, Fred Scherman, National Sales Manager - Scanners at Panasonic, joins host Barry Ross to discuss signature verification technology and how it can cr...

The global pandemic has impacted every facet of daily life, but few sectors have been as affected as food service. On the latest episode of The Big REthink, Agnes Sowa, Senior Program Manager at Panasonic Digital Solutions Center, joins host Barry Ross to discuss how some restaurants have adapted despite massive changes to how they do business. She shares one approach that’s allowing kitchens to s...

As the definition of a frontline worker has expanded practically overnight and an unprecedented number of people are working from home, companies’ approaches to mobile deployments have had to transform, too. Analysts, who once made predictions four to five years in the future, are now helping companies enable fluid workflows and prepare for what employees might need in monthly increments instead....

Starting in the 1960s as a slow-moving, manual technique for measuring faces against photographs, facial detection technology is now so sophisticated that it can collect thousands of data points in real-time, at scale. That evolution allows consumers to do everything from access devices more easily to breeze through lines at the DMV. But accessibility and scope have also brought new challenges for...

In today’s world, the work of healthcare professionals comes with unique challenges. To protect the health and safety of both patients and medical staff, patient care has been forced to evolve, coming to rely on technologies that facilitate telehealth and telemedicine. Doctors, physicians and hospital systems have had to adapt to altered workflows and redefined interactions, further ingrained thes...

Welcome to The Big REthink, a fresh take on how technology and creativity are changing the way work gets done.

Android™ is the open-source operating system that gives customers the flexibility and customizability they need to effectively conduct business. Despite the brand’s consumer success with its smartphone line, this multi-faceted B2B approach is equally strong, and is already the OS of choice for business leaders across a multitude of industries. But how can the Android OS benefit your business? Find...

With over 88% market share according to Net Applications, Windows is the popular desktop operating system that consumers and businesses alike have been using for years. Microsoft’s Windows 10 has continued the legacy, with organizations across industries relying on the OS for its stability, security and ability to unify Windows platforms across devices with universal apps and compatibility. But ho...

Although the ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface, more than 90% of it remains unexplored, lying more than 2.5 miles beneath sea level. Deep-sea exploration can change the way we see our world, taking us to the wreckage of the Titanic or facilitating the discovery of a new species. Yet these areas are only accessible with high-tech submarines equipped with rugged, handheld mobile technologies t...

As emergency personnel rushed to the scene on 9/11 in New York City, they found themselves unable to communicate as a result of cellular network congestion, preventing the interoperability and connectivity they needed. In the years following, first responders found themselves dealing with this same issue time and time again. The need was clear: first responders required a network for emergency com...

Pew Research Center cites that 77% of employees use their personal devices at work regardless of their employer’s policies. But this intersection of personal and work devices continues to pose cybersecurity risks in a world already plagued by malware attacks, which could cost an estimated $6 trillion annually by 2021. These attacks can come from anywhere and happen to anyone: civilians, large mult...

From Tom Brady’s athlete recovery sleepwear to Ralph Lauren’s self-heating jacket, flexible electronics are gaining traction in the retail market. However, this technology is not limited to apparel – foldable smartphones like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip along with a host of other bendable, wearable and malleable tech are also part of this increasingly popular electronics category. With their low cost...

Often, the most challenging and expensive part of a product’s journey is in the last mile. As e-commerce retailers like Amazon continue to raise consumer expectations with faster deliveries and real-time visibility into order status, businesses across industries are turning to technology to keep up. However, technology is not a “one size fits all” solution – what works for some companies, may not...

Did you know electric vehicles have been around since the early 1900s? While EVs may not be new, the rising popularity of electric mobility, or e-mobility, transportation solutions is. Before Tesla, EVs were clunky vehicles that resembled golf carts in many cases. Today, EVs are increasingly popular with sleek new designs coming out from the likes of Tesla as well as traditional automotive manufac...

Businesses today are so focused on integrating digital technologies to transform how they work and serve customers, that they are getting distracted by hype. Many companies are implementing new technologies and tools before they even understand if and how they will solve customers’ pain points. In this episode of RUGGED RANTS, Susan Campbell is joined by Faisal Pandit, president of Panasonic Syste...

Canada’s technology market is similar to the U.S., but smaller and more nimble. As a result, businesses are taking advantage of shorter tech adoption and deployment cycles, and thinking of ways to utilize new technologies to solve customers’ problems. However, adopting new technology isn’t always smooth sailing: Budget, skillsets and manpower can sometimes slow down its deployment, just like in th...

Have you ever wondered how your Apple Watch connects to its data plan even though there’s no SIM card? That’s right: it uses eSIM! While one might think eSIM is mostly used in consumer electronics, devices and wearables, employees and enterprises also benefit from the technology. For example, eSIM enhances bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programs within businesses by untethering the workforce, allowi...

Remember analog TVs? It took years to transition from analog to digital cable, but today, new technology is changing the way we live and work at a faster pace than we’ve ever seen – and this is especially true for the cable and telecom industry. Now, with emerging technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality entering the workplace, installers and field tec...