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The Future is Now for AI

William Attardi on February 21, 2026

AI is expected to have as much impact on the business world as any of the largest technological trends, including the internet and personal computers. This e-book is a terrific primer on harnessing its powers. Channel Marketing Grouprecently collaborated with Charles Labow to publish an e-book on artificial intelligence, “The AI-Enabled Distributor.” It’s a must read for any executive in the electrical market who needs a solid overview of how distributors, manufacturers and representatives can use AI in their businesses. Along with analysis of the various AI models in use today, Labow includes contributions from several AI experts out in the field. Labow says, “The goal is not to convince you that AI is inevitable. You already know that. The goal is to help you think clearly about where it actually applies, where it does not, and what responsible leadership looks like in this moment.” The book is available for $39 through this PayPal link.

Keystone Solutions for Data Center Lighting

William Attardi on December 11, 2025

With rising demand from AI, cloud hosting, co-location facilities, and edge-network buildouts, these facilities operate 24/7 and draw significant power. While most of that energy feeds servers and HVAC systems, data center lighting still plays a crucial role in uptime, safety, and efficiency. Choosing the right fixtures isn’t just a matter of visibility—it’s a matter of performance and sustainability. Lighting strategies in data center environments must support high performance and minimal disruption: XFit Linear High Bays with OpticSwap™

  • High-temperature durability in hot-aisle conditions and continuous-run environments
  • Vertical and horizontal illumination so techs can read rack labels and navigate aisles safely
  • Smart controls, zoning, and automation to prevent lighting empty rooms for half the day
  • Retrofit-friendly designs to upgrade legacy lighting without scheduled downtime – especially since the center needs to continue operation through all maintenance activities.

Keystone offers other solutions engineered for the specific demands of data center lighting.

Solutions for Data Center Lighting | Keystone Technologies

Remembering the Solemn Purpose of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday in May to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. The holiday traces its roots to the years immediately following the American Civil War (1861–1865), which caused massive casualties—roughly 620,000 soldiers dead, about 2% of the U.S. population at the time. Communities across the North and South began spontaneously decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags, a practice that gave rise to the original name: Decoration Day. On May 5, 1868, Major General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)—a powerful Union veterans’ organization—issued General Order No. 11. This proclaimed May 30, 1868, as a nationwide “Decoration Day” to honor those who died in the Civil War. After World War I, the holiday expanded to honor all American service members who died in any war, not just the Civil War.  In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to create more three-day weekends for federal employees. This moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May, effective in 1971, when it was also officially named “Memorial Day.” As one 1868 quote put it: “That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”