Learning News
GenAI in Procurement: from Buzz to Bottom-Line Cost Reductions
Companies have made huge investments in AI, including generative AI (GenAI),and they’re seeing sizable gains in productivity and efficiency. Yet many organizations struggle to translate those improvements into concrete financial savings. Procurement is one area where AI can swiftly reduce costs. Some procurement
Foreign and Domestic Investments Totaling Over $5T Under Trump, Adds 451k Jobs for Americans by Alec Schemmel
In total, through both domestic and foreign investments from four different countries, various U.S. industries and manufacturers have garnered roughly $5.2 trillion in investments since January 20. In turn, these commitments are estimated to generate at least 451,000 new jobs
AI Is Enabling an Always-On Economy. Companies Need to Pick Up the Pace by Steven Rosenbush
Intelligent agents make it easier for supply chains, logistics, cybersecurity, market research and more to operate 24 hours a day. Artificial intelligence is transforming businesses in an underappreciated way, extending the productive hours across various functions and industries. Companies need
Bill Warren Obituary
A very close personal friend, confidant, mentor passed away April 18, 2025, at the age of 96. Willard Lee (Bill) Warren, an admired / venerable figure in his community and certainly in the lighting industry, his lifetime profession. I was
91% of Global Executives Are Scaling Up AI Efforts
New research reveals global leaders use AI for nearly half of their work and are willing to switch to AI-friendly companies. Globalization Partners (G-P) unveiled its second annual AI at Work Report, revealing significant acceleration in AI adoption and use among global
AI Can’t Predict the Impact of Tariffs—but It Will Try by Isabelle Bousquette & Belle Lin
Companies are looking to technology to help navigate supply-chain uncertainty. Artificial intelligence was supposed to be a boon for helping companies navigate the impact of disruptions to their supply chains. But even this groundbreaking tech has its limits—and wasn’t ready
Frank Diassi Obituary
Great sadness for me personally as I loved working with Frank at Amerlux. Dynamic executive who clearly knew where he was going and took everyone with him. The Star-Ledger reported on his extensive executive career……..here is the short version: Entrepreneur,
Coal Plant to be Transformed into Gas-Powered Data Center Campus
Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors Co. (Kiewit) announced the future of the former Homer City Generating Station. Homer City – previously the largest coal-burning power plant in Pennsylvania – will be transformed into a more than 3,200-acre
FEATURED PRODUCT
SATCO/NUVO LED Entryway Wall Pack Integrated By-Passable Photocell
Elevate the lighting of your entryways with SATCO|NUVO’s premium LED wall packs that combine durability, versatility, and style. Featuring an integrated by-passable photocell, these fixtures are crafted with robust die-cast aluminum construction and a resilient IK08 polycarbonate lens, ensuring reliable performance in demanding conditions. Available in sleek black, bronze, and
FEATURED ARTICLES
Cultivating Healthier Spaces Through Lighting Design by Grant Kightlinger & Lauri Tredinnick
How designers are using breakthroughs in biologically effective lighting to mimic natural light cycles and improve human health at home and at work. Circadian lighting — and biologically effective lighting more broadly — is an exciting frontier in the design industry with immense potential to improve occupants’ quality of life.
Eye on the Storm by Tim Kridel
The new ANSI/NEMA C137.10 standard is designed to keep streetlights on during extreme weather. But in normal times, it also creates opportunities in the smart cities market. By the end of this decade, the North American smart city market will be worth close to $1 trillion, a roughly fourfold jump
Say Hello to Your New Colleague, the AI Agent By Marc Benioff
I’ve been part of many waves of technology in my 25 years at Salesforce—from cloud computing to mobile, social and the early stages of AI. But nothing compares to the transformation we’re seeing now. While much of the AI conversation is about large language models, the real revolution is happening
