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Division Isn’t So Bad by Andy Kessler of Wall Street Journal
American culture is built on division. Left vs. Right, Coke vs. Pepsi, Ohio State vs. flag-planting Michigan, Classico vs. Rao’s, Red Sox vs. Yankees. Kanye West vs. Taylor Swift. Maybe you’re tired of it, but you can’t get rid of division. Donald Trump has said, “The discord and division in
Launch of LearnersLive.com in 2025 – A Passion for Learning by Bill Attardi
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Mahatma Gandhi In every environment, in every company, in every department, in every office, in every classroom, on every team, there are inequities. Men and women come in all sizes, all levels of acumen,
AI & the Annual SWOT Analysis – Time to Adjust to the New Normal by Bill Attardi
The SWOT (Strengths / Weaknesses / Opportunities / Threats) Analysis is an important tool in the strategic marketing planning process and is taught in every graduate and undergraduate business course in academia. My view is that this should be an annual event, to spend the time during the planning process
The Whole Customer Value-Added Proposition by Bill Attardi
Let me define what I mean before I relate it to the lighting industry. Much has been written about the value proposition, the almost holy value proposition. It’s a simple question: tell me what value you bring to the market; what makes you better than your competition? We have to
Remember the Movie “The Last of the Mohicans”? by Bill Attardi
Well, that did not end well for them… To my friends and cohorts that run successful small businesses and are in the market everyday fighting the good fight. You are the doers. You compete in a very competitive marketplace and have my deepest respect. My goal is not to tell
What I’ve Learned Over Many Years Trying to Do the Right Thing by Bill Attardi
As a follow-up to my inquiry about creating LearnersLive.com, I offer the following I have to start with what some say is the first commandment of success: Get a good education / develop a skill in something you really love to do and work hard at it. It really
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Landscape Forms Announces Urbidermis’ Redesigned Candela Outdoor Lighting
Building on the original 2009 design, this lighting option is now more flexible and lighter weight. Landscape Formshas released Candela, redesigned by urbidermis. This evolution of Gonzalo Milà’s 2009 design now features enhanced performance and adaptability, with high pressure cast aluminum housing that provides a lighter weight construction and anodized finishes
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Seeking Standardization: Open Systems Are Becoming More Relevant by Craig DiLouie
As lighting systems evolve from simple illumination devices into connected infrastructure, the industry is placing more emphasis on open, interoperable standards. While many control platforms still rely on proprietary hardware and software, open standards are becoming increasingly relevant. A significant player in standards is Zhaga-D4i (zD4i). It combines a standardized plug-in interface
Can Better Lighting Unlock a Healthier, Higher-Performing Office? by Fabio Zaniboni
Outdated lighting can hurt employee performance—but replacing it with human-centric smart lighting systems can restore productivity while operating efficiently. Here’s how. Traditional office lighting often causes eye strain and fatigue, negatively impacting employee performance and well-being. Human-centric smart lighting systems mimic natural daylight, supporting circadian rhythms and improving sleep quality
AI Analytics Step In as Energy Standards Tighten and Resources Shrink by Laurie Gilmer
Meeting energy and emissions reduction targets, particularly as they become more stringent, can be tough for many facilities. Between the need to operate efficiently, emerging BEPS requirements and balancing limited resources, facilities teams need help identifying where improvements can be made. Enter AI analytic tools, which can analyze building automation data, energy
