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iEn vivo!!! El pasquín 439. Arranca el mundial y la CDMX se llena de más protestas, las obras inconclusas, la violencia y de paso México gana. La elección en Coahuila y Trump aplica el TACO de nuevo. En el único noticiero chiquitibumLos conductores:EL SR. SANTO  @elsrsanto  https://twitter.com/elsrsanto El ciber: https://twitch.tv/elsrsantoEL SR. BÚHO  @mexqueunclub9602  https://twitter.com/mr_buho - https://www.facebook.com/mrbuho.pasquin/

Send us Fan MailThe unsexy blocking and tacking that creates more win-win cybersecurity scenarios.It struck me in putting this episode together that working in industrial cybersecurity is kind of like playing special teams in football. Regardless of how many times you do something right, all it takes is that one blocked kick, long return, or missed field goal to get you noticed in the wrong way. All the instances of flawless defense and precise execution is negated with one, single lapse that brings the whole operation down. I'd invite you to watch/listen as Richard Springer, Senior Director of Marketing for OT Solutions at Fortinet offers some insight on how we can build on those wins by:Embracing the "when", not "if" dynamic of being attacked.Not losing sight of the basics, despite all the challenges and potential tools and technological solutions.Continuing to build awareness of OT security challenges and priorities.Bringing IT and OT together with the shared mission of "keeping the lights on."Implementing Continuous Improvement strategies used in operations for security.Using AI to help establish priorities and assist with patching vulnerabilities.Learning from other sectors on how to identify, react and recover from attacks.The report Richard mentions can be found here.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

iEn vivo!!! El pasquín 438. Van por Durazo y Américo. El discurso de la soberanía, la CNTE toma el zócalo el peje regresa y mucho más en el único noticiero ale ale aléeeLos conductores:EL SR. SANTO  @elsrsanto  https://twitter.com/elsrsanto El ciber: https://twitch.tv/elsrsantoEL SR. BÚHO  @mexqueunclub9602  https://twitter.com/mr_buho - https://www.facebook.com/mrbuho.pasquin/

A new lawsuit accused Sherwin-Williams of releasing “unreasonable noxious odors” from its coatings manufacturing facility in Rochester, Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges damages that exceed $5 million and demands a trial by jury.Court documents stated the facility makes coatings for packaging materials that it delivers to customers, distributors and blending sites. According to the EPA, coating formulation at plants like this generally involves four major steps, which include preassembly and premix, pigment grinding or milling, product finishing and product filling.The lawsuit acknowledged that the solvents used in these processes can emit hazardous air pollutants. However, it pointed to a condition in a Sherwin-Williams permit that limits the company's volatile organic compound emissions. The condition prohibits the malodors from being detectable beyond the property line.Sherwin-Williams reportedly received notices of violations (NOV) from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality regarding the odors in April 2022, April 2023, January 2026 and March 2026. The January NOV said the plant failed to install a thermal oxidizer and did not perform required stack testing on its scrubbers. One plaintiff complained that she could smell the fumes inside her home even with the windows closed, while another described the odor as a “sweet smell” that leaves an aftertaste. The lawsuit also reported symptoms from putative class members that included upset stomachs and headaches. One putative class member alleged that the odor issue did not exist when Valspar owned the facility. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in 2017.Sherwin-Williams has not responded to IEN's request for comment.#manufacturing, #industrialnews, #sherwinwilliams, #airquality, #environment, #pollution, #chemicalindustry, #manufacturingnews, #factorynews, #environmentalcompliance, #sustainability, #industrialsafety, #esg, #communityimpact, #industrynews

Send us Fan MailI feel very fortunate to work in the industries that I do, because I get to speak with a lot of really innovative people doing really interesting work with cutting edge technology. And even though I get to have a fair number of these conversations, there are some that really stick out.This can be for reasons ranging from strongly agreeing and appreciating what is being said, to strongly disagreeing, or just respecting a different take on a familiar topic. When it comes to our guest for this episode, you might find yourself feeling a combination of all three.Watch/listen as Accenture's Global Cyber Resiliency Management Lead, Charlie Hosner, offers his take on:The futility of trying to be perfect.Why "You don't need lasers, just lock the door.”How uncomfortable he gets with OT segmentation strategies.A different take on OT identity management.Why he feels defense in depth is dead as we know it.The "anxious truce" comprising most IT/OT working relationships.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

iEn vivo!!! El pasquín 437. Se entregan dos exfuncionarios de Sinaloa y la UIF bloquea sus cuentas, Morena y el ridículo en Chihuahua, van por Raúl Castro y mucho más en el único noticiero que huele a rata. Los conductores:EL SR. SANTO  @elsrsanto  https://twitter.com/elsrsanto El ciber: https://twitch.tv/elsrsantoEL SR. BÚHO  @mexqueunclub9602  https://twitter.com/mr_buho - https://www.facebook.com/mrbuho.pasquin/

iEn vivo!!! El pasquín 436. Más ajolotes y morado para todos, Trump en China, Claudia y sus pruebas de Rocha, los apagones, la violencia, los maestros y más ajolotes en el único noticiero Ajolotzilla.Los conductores:EL SR. SANTO  @elsrsanto  https://twitter.com/elsrsanto El ciber: https://twitch.tv/elsrsantoEL SR. BÚHO  @mexqueunclub9602  https://twitter.com/mr_buho - https://www.facebook.com/mrbuho.pasquin/

Send us Fan MailCybersecurity is unlike any other Industry or environment I've ever covered. But more than the technology, the intriguing players and the somewhat spooky elements surrounding it, is how the things we discuss on this podcast impact nearly every element of our day-to-day lives. It's not just how artificial intelligence is impacting email phishing schemes, but how clicking on that link could let a state-sponsored hacker steel login credentials for obtaining access to an industrial control system that is not only used by a power tool manufacturer, but by a defense contractor or water treatment facility.The interconnected nature of the industrial sector makes an appreciation for cybersecurity vital to the ongoing safety and success of manufacturing – which, again, impacts nearly every facet of every person's daily life.That's why I enjoy talking to people like Aaron Shraberg, Senior Team Lead at Flashpoint – a leading provider of threat landscape intelligence. The stuff Aaron talks about is frightening, which is another challenge of covering cybersecurity – balancing education with data sharing without fear mongering. But I'd encourage you to really wach/listen as Aaron talks about the evolution of threats from China, Russia and Iran, and how cyber threats are converging with physical battlefields to fuel threats thousands of miles from where the missiles are flying. The bottom line is – we're all connected and we're all impacted, so we need to be prepared - regardless of how far removed you think you are. There's also good news in terms of solutions, which can start with sharing some of this scary information. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

iEn vivo!!! El pasquín 435. Rocha pide licencia, pero Harfuch dice que es inocente, Trump amenaza otra vez y otra vez el TACO, la derecha mexicana se le arrodilla a la española y mucho más en el único noticiero cumbia BTSÚNETE AL PATREON DEL PASQUÍN Y VUELA!!! https://www.patreon.com/elpasquin

Ever wondered what it is actually like to be homeschooled from kindergarten all the way through high school? In this episode of the Homeschool Yo Kids podcast, we sit down with Ruth, a former K-12 homeschooler and educator, to discuss the freedom of learning at your own pace and how it shaped her career in special education. Ruth shares her unique journey growing up as the oldest of five siblings in a family that prioritized individualized education long before the internet made it easy.In this deep dive, Ruth explains how her mother, despite her own struggles with reading, taught herself phonics to ensure her children had a solid foundation. We explore the benefits of the Running Start program, which allowed Ruth to earn an associate degree before she even had a high school diploma. You will also learn about the Independent Education Network, a platform Ruth founded to empower middle school students and teachers to work together in a way that suits their unique needs.Whether you are a veteran homeschooler or just starting to consider alternatives to public school, this conversation offers valuable insights into curriculum planning, special education support, and the importance of being your child's first teacher. Ruth provides practical advice on how to handle the high school years and shares why colleges often prefer homeschool graduates who can manage their own schedules.Website www.independent-ed.comEmail hello@independent-ed.comwww.ruthkane.comRuth is the founder of Independent Education Network (IEN), a virtual learning program built specifically for homeschool families, non-traditional learners, and families seeking enrichment — serving students in grades 6–8. A homeschooler herself from kindergarten through 12th grade, Ruth went on to earn her degree in special education and spent over 10 years in the classroom before returning to her roots. IEN is the intersection of everything she believes about learning — that every child deserves an environment where they can truly thrive, and every teacher deserves the freedom to actually teach. Through small-group courses in ELA, Math, Science, Geography, French, and Pattern Making, IEN gives students and educators exactly that. Free to learn. Free toteach. Free to grow.Spring 2026 enrollment is open now, with a summer session and full fall launch on the way.Chapters0:00 Intro and meeting Ruth3:45 Growing up as a K-12 homeschooler7:20 The luxury of learning at your own pace11:15 Resourcefulness before the internet15:30 How Ruth's mom taught herself phonics19:10 Middle school and early online learning23:25 The Running Start program and college degrees27:50 Transitioning to special education teaching32:15 Launching the Independent Education Network36:40 Educational consulting for parents40:10 Success stories and sibling achievements42:15 Three pieces of advice for parents43:30 End of videCheck out the links above to connect with Ruth and learn more about her consulting services and the Independent Education Network. Make sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel for more support on your homeschooling journey.#homeschooling #education #specialeducation #independentlearning #homeschooltips

iEn vivo!!! El pasquín 434. El Petroleosquín y la guerra que nunca acabará. Los gringos piden a Rocha y la 4t lo defiende y mucho más en el único noticiero miénteme como siempre.ÚNETE AL PATREON DEL PASQUÍN Y VUELA!!! https://www.patreon.com/elpasquinLos conductores:EL SR. SANTO  @elsrsanto  https://twitter.com/elsrsanto El ciber: https://twitch.tv/elsrsantoEL SR. BÚHO  @mexqueunclub9602  https://twitter.com/mr_buho - https://www.facebook.com/mrbuho.pasquin/

Send us Fan MailWe've all seen or heard the reports about how hackers are using AI to elevate their attacks in obtaining funds and intellectual property from unsuspecting victims, or accessing some of their critical systems. Often, these nightmare incidents leave the names and companies out of the story to avoid any reputational fallout.However, this episode's guest takes us beyond studies and second-hand accounts of AI's potential in the hands of hackers. I'm not going to say too much, but I do hope that after watching or listening to Ryan LaSalle's up close and personal encounter with a North Korean scammer, you'll appreciate the need to take all that threat intelligence regarding AI and foreign blackhat operations very seriously.Watch/listen as Ryan LaSalle, CEO of the human risk management company Nisos, describes how his company identified and disrupted this AI-fueled scam, the wide-reaching impacts such intrusions are having on key industries - especially manufacturing, and how to insulate your company from falling victim to such scams.You can also read a full report on the investigation here.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Last September, Gerresheimer's stock plunged after German regulators announced an investigation into potential accounting rule violations and compliance irregularities. The packaging maker's issues started when BaFin, Germany's federal financial authority, began looking into a potential bill-and-hold scandal. The company may have recognized €35 million in inflated revenues for some contracts before the revenue was actually realized. In February, as the German manufacturer hired a second auditing firm to review accounting irregularities, the company also announced plans to cut costs, including the sale of Centor, its U.S. subsidiary in Ohio which makes packaging systems for dispensing prescription drugs. Gerresheimer also announced plans to close a glass factory in Chicago Heights, Illinois, laying off 172 workers and offshoring production to factories in Italy and India. The layoffs at Gerresheimer Moulded Glass Chicago will take place on September 30, 2026, according to a local report. A company spokesperson told IEN, "The planned closing of our facility in Chicago Heights is one of the measures of our comprehensive transformation program. It is a global program aimed at reducing costs and improving performance, including an optimized utilization of our global production network."After rejecting a takeover bid from U.S. rival Silgan earlier this month, the manufacturer faces heightened scrutiny. According to German financial media company Aktiencheck, BaFin has expanded its investigation even further as it looks into possible misstatements of millions in leasing liabilities, a review of supposed development costs and potentially inaccurate valuations of other company divisions. Still, the company expects to make up to €2.4 billion euros in 2026 fiscal year.#GenZ, #manufacturing, #skilledtrades, #workforce, #futureofwork, #HVAC, #tradesjobs, #careers, #podcast, #manufacturingjobs, #industry40, #automation, #youngprofessionals, #workforcedevelopment, #careergrowth, #training, #education, #techcareers, #industrialcareers, #nextgen

iEn vivo!!! El pasquín 433. Sale Luisa, ¿quién entra a Morena?, el horror en Teotihuacán, Marcelo y su jr y mucho más en el único noticiero que dios nos agarre confesados.ÚNETE AL PATREON DEL PASQUÍN Y VUELA!!! https://www.patreon.com/elpasquinLos conductores:EL SR. SANTO  @elsrsanto  https://twitter.com/elsrsanto El ciber: https://twitch.tv/elsrsantoEL SR. BÚHO  @mexqueunclub9602  https://twitter.com/mr_buho - https://www.facebook.com/mrbuho.pasquin/

iEn vivo!!! El pasquín 432. La supuesta paz en Irán, en el Líbano, Trump vs el papa, el verde se divorcia de morena, más o menos y mucho más en el único noticiero con cámas separadas.ÚNETE AL PATREON DEL PASQUÍN Y VUELA!!! https://www.patreon.com/elpasquinLos conductores:EL SR. SANTO  @elsrsanto  https://twitter.com/elsrsanto El ciber: https://twitch.tv/elsrsantoEL SR. BÚHO  @mexqueunclub9602  https://twitter.com/mr_buho - https://www.facebook.com/mrbuho.pasquin/

Send us Fan MailOne of my least favorite tasks of Basic Training was weapons maintenance. I didn't really mind cleaning my M-16A2 rifle, but sometimes it just felt pointless. We'd spend hours stripping, cleaning, reassembling, inspecting and, ultimately, being told it still wasn't clean enough by the drill sergeant or armor.It took me a while, but eventually, I realized that the benefits of this process went beyond just a clean weapon. Although there are obvious lessons there, I also got to know that rifle down to its firing pin retaining pin. So, if it misfired during field training exercises, I knew exactly how to correct the issue in the moment and perform more extensive actions in an expediate manner when time allowed.I wasn't just cleaning a rifle, I was gaining insight into all aspects of an essential battlefield tool.I think there are some parallels to my training experience and your approaches to implementing Zero Trust frameworks. While the upfront benefits are pretty straightforward, my guest for this episode lays out a number of other gains that organizations realize while implementing Zero Trust. Watch/listen as Kam Chumley-Soltani, Managing Director, OT Security at Armis, discusses:How Zero Trust initiatives can lead to greater cyber hygiene by demanding greater scrutiny of visibility, vulnerability management and threat detection capabilities.Managing the need to patch versus the realities of operational downtime.Defining and establishing priorities around your crown jewels.How Dungeons & Dragons can help improve tabletop training exercises.Why new Department of War regulations are having a far-reaching impact on Zero Trust.Avoiding common segmentation mistakes.Why the foundation for successful AI implementation is still being built.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Send us Fan MailNot to continue to beat our collective heads into the same wall, but by now everyone knows that manufacturing leads the way in targeted cyberattacks, as well as year-over-year increases in areas like ransomware attacks, DDoS shutdowns and data breaches. Yet, the industry continues to demonstrate some troubling behaviors in the face of these realities. Kiteworks recently found that only 36% of organizations have visibility into where their data is utilized by external partners. So, think supply chains, distributor fulfillment agreements and technology contractors that have access to your data, but may not be applying the appropriate security strategies. This means you could be the victim of an attack, but remain in the dark about its origins, enabling the intrusion to happen again and again.Fortunately, we do have some good guys working to correct these vulnerabilities, and we'll talk with one in this episode. Watch/listen as Tim Freestone, the Chief Strategy Officer at the aforementioned Kiteworks, discusses:How attackers are leveraging new technology more quickly than the white hats, and why AI might be the tool that evens the playing field.Why response plans need to focus more on "the big rocks than the little ones."The difference between input from "champions" versus "complainers."How CMMC could have an impact beyond just the defense supply chain.The continued use of IT and OT silos that might might make sense from a business perspective, but demand a paradigm shift when dealing with cybersecurity.Why regulations might be the most important agents of change.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Send us Fan MailWe all know that cybersecurity, and industrial cybersecurity in particular, is facing a huge talent deficit. Finding an individual who not only understands the technical elements of cybersecurity, but also appreciates the dynamics of keeping a manufacturing operation up and running is extremely difficult, as they need to balance security with uptime, defense with productivity, and investment with implementation timelines. Our guest for today's episode can empathize. Watch/listen as Yaniv Kapluto, the Chief Revenue Officer at Nukudo, offers insight on the unique ways his company trains cybersecurity talent, including:Why he looks for individuals who work with the precision of a Navy SEAL and the soul of a pirate.The challenges of placing someone who sees how to break things amongst organizations charged with creating new products every day.The value in viewing tests or challenges as games or puzzles.The importance of developing and contributing to a culture focused on cybersecurity.Making training fun in order to keep people engaged.The unique impacts of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Send a textAlthough discussing the military activities currently taking place in Iran runs the risk or bringing up polarizing political views, the cybersecurity realities simply can't be ignored. And they absolutely have to be discussed. One of these realities is that Iran has a legacy of supporting organizations involved with cyberattacks on networks, infrastructure and companies in Israel and the United States. Companies that utilize industrial control systems. Companies like yours. In light of current events, there is absolutely no question that these groups will escalate their efforts. Although the bombs are falling thousands of miles beyond U.S. borders, know that U.S. manufacturing is a primary target. Historically, many of the groups carrying out these types of cyberattacks were hacktivists or outliers, operating independent of any government or country. They followed their own agenda in realizing personal or political goals. However, as highlighted by the war in Ukraine, these groups have begun to pick sides. They're embracing financial support from nation states and successfully executing attacks meant to shut down, steal data, extort money and/or disrupt critical production or infrastructure operations – regardless of size, sector or location. Thankfully, there are also guys like our guest for today's episode. JP Castellanos is the Director of Threat Intelligence at Binary Defense. Watch/listen as he discusses:The evolving hacktivist community and what recent events could mean for industrial cybersecurity.How manufacturers can prepare and respond to an inevitable uptick in attacks.How IT/OT silos perpetuate these attacks and make manufacturing a more lucrative and appealing target.The motives and operational strategies of state-sponsored Iranian hacker groups.The soft spots in your defenses that these groups take advantage of in targeting the industrial sector.The simple solutions that can have far-reaching and extremely positive impacts on your defenses.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Send a textLast December the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, issued an advisory warning manufacturers, operators of critical infrastructure, and really anybody associated with industrial control systems about the threats being presented by pro-Russian hacktivist groups.The advisory, issued in conjunction with numerous federal and international agencies, called out groups like the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR), Z-Pentest, NoName057 and Sector16 for taking advantage of insecure connection points and other vulnerabilities that allowed these state-sponsored actors to infiltrate, shut down, and ransom their targets in the United States.Historically, many manufacturers would find it hard to believe that their mid-size business in the heartland of America would be on the radar of foreign terrorist groups, but as our guest for today's episode explains, that is exactly the case.Will Dixon is a senior executive of Government & Law Enforcement at Intel 471 – a leading authority on the OT threat landscape. Watch/listen as he explains:How these group's initial plans to disrupt water treatment and other critical infrastructure has evolved into the strategic targeting of the U.S. manufacturing sector.Why hacktivist no longer applies to these "strategically aligned state groups."Why AI will not be as impactful for either side as many think.How these groups are part of Russia's bigger plans against the West.The important role vendors and suppliers can play in establishing cyber defenses.The ongoing challenges of breaking down IT-OT silos, and how hackers are using this dynamic against you.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Send us a textWhen we talk about the challenges presented to those trying to secure the operational landscape of manufacturing, it's tough to avoid what I'd call the usual suspects - endpoints, connection points, credentials, vulnerabilities, silos and, of course, the impact of artificial intelligence.And just as there are benefits to discussing these individual aspects, it's equally important to look at things from a bigger picture in tying them all together. This not only helps us strengthen the chain, but appreciate the significance of reinforcing each of those links.Perhaps no one has helped tie all of these different players together better than our guest for this episode. Vinod D'Souza leads the manufacturing and industry vertical for Google Cloud's Office of the CISO. Watch/listen as we discuss:Emerging vulnerabilities and response plans.Segmentation challenges in the era of constant technological expansion.New-age approaches to patching.The connected fibers of artificial intelligence and the human factors of cybersecurity.Addressing IT and OT silos.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Gathr Outdoors announced plans to permanently close its Pride Manufacturing production and support facilities in Maine, according to a release sent to IEN by attorney Peter Bennett. A WARN Notice showed the shutdown at the factory, which makes Lincoln Logs, cigar tips and golf tees, will eliminate 115 jobs.The release stated that the closure results from a “significant shift in customer demand” that rendered the facility “economically unsustainable.” The Portland Press Herald reported that Pride paid roughly $200,000 in annual taxes, primarily driven by property and equipment, according to Burnham Select Board member Rick Basford.The New York Post cited the facility's owner, Centre Partners Management, which said the impending closure stems from a cigar maker moving its sourcing for cigar tips. The firm stated that the lost contract left the site “financially unviable.” 

Send us a textBack in 2020, the Department of Defense, as it was called at the time, introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). It carried the goal of ensuring companies would be able to protect sensitive information when working on government contracts. The program requires contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to meet specified cybersecurity standards. Prior to CMMC, DoD contractors were required to self-attest cybersecurity compliance with frameworks set up by the National Institute of Standards of Technology (NIST). Fast forward to September 10 of last year and the Department of War as it's now known, published an update to the CMMC – basically launching a three-year rollout of elevated cybersecurity requirements. To help clarify some of the challenges and benefits associated with CMMC, I invited Mark Knight to the program. He's a Partner and Cybersecurity Risk Advisory Leader at Armanino. Listen as he offers:Details on what the updated CMMC is all about.The challenges of meeting these new compliance standards.Embracing the good and bad of government ambiguity in complying with CMMC.The impact this certification could have on all manufacturers, regardless of whether or not you're going after DOW contracts.The good and bad of utilizing AI for compliance work.How CMMC could spur M&A activity within the cybersecurity tool sector.The potential supply chain impacts of companies deciding against pursuing CMMC compliance.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Send us a text"You don't have to get hacked to understand how you can get hacked."While I utilize that editorial director title to introduce myself before every episode of Security Breach, it's not the title that I've used the longest, think about the most, or with which I would hope to obtain the most acclaim. Rather, the job descriptor that meets all those requirements is the title of ... Dad. And perhaps the phrase most commonly utilized during my ongoing tenure in this position is some form of "are you ready?" Whether it was preparing to push a swing, toss a pitch or start a car, inquiring as to the state of my daughter's readiness was always the first, most important, and yet most basic action I took. I was reminded of this when speaking with our guest for this episode, Itzik Kotler, the co-founder and CTO of SafeBreach. While our conversation took us down a number of paths in discussing “shiny objects”, the problems with silos, and the evolution of hackers, he kept coming back to the basics, or what I like to constantly describe as the blocking and tackling of cybersecurity.At the heart of the focus on the basics is taking steps to be prepared for when, not if, you're targeted by hackers. So, if you're ready, listen as we discuss:Why every manufacturer is either a target or connected to a bigger target via their supply chain connections.The lure of "shiny objects", and how they can distract from the best approaches to cybersecurity upgrades.How hackers are exploiting the complexities of your environment.Why security strategies need to start with understanding what is truly at risk, and what level of risk is acceptable.The growing need for detection engineering.Evolving your enterprise in realizing that "hackers don't work in silos."The role AI can play in addressing alert fatigue.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Send us a textWe've all heard the euphemism about knowledge being power. But perhaps the more accurate assessment comes from my favorite childhood cartoon. Yes, I've referenced it before, but when GI Joe signed off each episode by letting us know that “Knowing is Half the Battle”, Duke and his crew were echoing the same sentiment as our guest for today's episode.Evan Dornbush is the CEO of Desired Effect. A former DoD-trained state hacker, he's now working with cyber researchers to help promote their findings and get the vulnerabilities they detect into the hands of the software, network or equipment suppliers before hackers can leverage these findings, and wreak havoc on industrial control systems and production workflows. Listen as we discuss this strategy, as well:How to define roles and responsibilities in pushing Secure-by-Design initiatives forward.Why manufactures shouldn't look to out-tech the hacker.Strategies to help defenders from having to keep playing catch-up.How cybersecurity can be utilized as an operational tool.The ongoing challenges created by Zero Day vulnerabilities.Creating a culture that goes beyond just "spending for the cyber nerd."New ways to calculate ROI in advancing cybersecurity priorities.The cost benefits of investing in cyber talent.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Send us a textPerhaps you're familiar with the quote, “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.” While its use in the movie The Usual Suspects might resonate with most, the original attribution goes to French poet Charles Baudelaire.The quote came to mind in preparing for my conversation with Tim Chase, Principal Technical Evangelist for Orca Security. I knew we were going to be discussing topics where the biggest implementation challenges typically resonate from OT asset owners who don't see the need to address these topics.Or, with all due respect to Baudelaire, the greatest trick hackers ever pulled was convincing the industrial sector that they didn't care.The good news is that folks like Tim are aware of these situations, and working to offer some new solutions. Watch/listen as we discuss:How vital it is to define security responsibilities.The growing need for cloud security education.Why a top-down approach is vital for creating a security-focused culture.The benefits of creating internal security champions.The annoying, but growing significance of SBOMs.Combatting alert fatigue.The biggest challenges AI is creating for cybersecurity.As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor.To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you'd like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

Starp visām cilvēka maņām oža nereti paliek pēdējā vietā. Mums tā nav tik labi attīstīta kā citiem dzīvniekiem un līdz ar to - diez vai būs noteicošā mūsu izdzīvošanā.Taču ožai ir sava īpaša loma - ļoti cieši saistīta ar mūsu emocijām, atmiņām un funkcionēšanu sabiedrībā. Kāda būtu dzīve bez ožas? Ko smaržu uztveres traucējumi stāsta par mūsu psihoemocionālo veselību un kā apkārtni ļauj uztvert neredzamā smaržu pasaule? Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā stāsta Nacionālās psihiskās veselības centra ambulatorā centra "Veldre" vadītājs, profesors Māris Taube un Latvijas Universitātes Uztveres un kognitīvo sistēmu laboratorijas vadītājs, profesors Jurģis Šķilters. "Ožai ir klīniski apstiprināta iedarbība uz gan kognitīvām funkcijām, gan arī uz emociju apstrādi," atzīst Jurģis Šķilters. Var teikt, ka ceļš uz emocijā ir caur ožu.   "Tie reģioni ir ļoti tuvi, kas saistās ar depresiju, trauksmi, arī pētījumi pierāda šo saistību," piekrīt Māris Taube.  Jurģis Šķilters skaidro, ka oža cilvēka dzīves laikā mainās. Tāpat kā visas maņas. "Oža optimāli darbojas cilvēkam vecumā no 20 - 40 gadiem. Ar laiku ožas jutība mazinās. Ja strauji mazinās, ir liela varbūtība, ka ir kāda psihiatriska ķibele," norāda Jurģis Šķilters.  "Otra interesanta liela - oža ir adaptīva," turpina pētnieks. "Ienākam radio mājā, cik mēs ilgi to radio mājas smaržu vai smaku sajūtam? Tās ir kādas minūtes trīs, varbūt piecas. Mēs ātri pie smaržām adaptējāmies, pierodam. Īstermiņa pierašana ir viena lieta, bet ir cilvēki, kuri visu mūžu lieto vienu aromātu, smaržu. Kaut kādā brīdī dzīves laikā viņa draugi un paziņas, un apkārtējie viņu nevar vairs ciest, jo viņš lej tik daudz to smaržu. Bet viņa ilgtermiņa ožas adaptācija ir tā izveidojusies, ka viņš daļēji nejūt." Māris Taube piebilst, ka jārēķinās, ka veci cilvēki daudz vājāk sajūt smaržās un reizēm tas varbūt kā iemesls nelaimes gadījumam, ja, piemēram, daudz vēlāk sajūt dūmu smaržu telpā, ja ir piededzis ēdiens. Tā ir ožas saistība ar  Alcheimera slimību, vecumu. Mazāka spēja sajust aromātu ir normāls novecošanās process, katrā gadījumā nav jāsatraucas par agrīnām demences vai Alcheimera pazīmēm. "Gandrīz visu maņu jutība ar laiku mazinās. Samazinājums nav pēc viena principa. Cilvēkam salīdzinoši labi saglabājas valodiskais intelekts, arī sirmā vecumā viņa vārdu krājums ir pavisam labs un uzteicams. (..) Ja mēs domājam par garšu, ožu, arī termouztvere dzīves laikā mazinās, bet tā ir normāla novecošanas īpatnība. Man liekas, problēma ir tāda, ja piepeši kāda no maņām kļūst būtiski vājāka, tad tam ir kāds iemesls," atzīst Jurģis Šķilters. Sievietes smadzenes grūtniecības un bērna kopšanas laikā ietekmē piedzīvo izmaiņas Ir izpētīts, ka grūtniecība un bērna kopšana laiks līdz aptuveni viņa divu gadu vecumam ietekmē mātes smadzeņu darbību - grūtības koncentrēties, uztvert informāciju, lēnāka domāšana. Tas ir izpētīts nevis aptaujājot sievietes par viņu sajūtām minētajā periodā, bet to pierādījuši galvas smadzeņu skenēšanas rezultāti. Pirms vairāk nekā gada žurnālā „Nature Neuroscience” tika publicēts raksts, kura līdzautore Kalifornijas universitātes pasniedzēja Liza Krastila, esot stāvoklī,  veica 26 reizes elektromagnētisko rezonansi smadzenēm un, salīdzinot skenēšanas rezultātus, izrādījās, ka bija samazinājies pelēkās vielas apjoms. Uzreiz jāsaka, ka tas nav unikāls un biedējošs atklājums, kas varētu ietekmēt sieviešu izvēli dzemdēt.  Vienkārši tāpat kā citas izmaiņas, kas noris grūtniecības laikā sievietes ķermenī, tā arī tās notiek galvas smadzenēs. Runa ir par diviem hormoniem - esterogēnu, kas paaugstina smadzeņu aktivitāti, un  progesteronu, kas to samazina.   Vairāk par to, kā šie hormoni  darbojas tieši topošo un jauno māmiņu galvās, vai tiešām viss ir tik vienkārši, un vai vīriešu uztvere atšķiras no sieviešu, stāsta neirologs, Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Neiroloģijas un Neiroķirurģijas katedras asistents Jānis Mednieks.

Georges Dyer is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN), a non-profit, peer-learning network that helps endowed institutions make their endowments socially responsible. Of the 3,500 - 4,000 colleges and universities in America, some 2,000 have endowments that are valued at ~$900 billion in aggregate. These academic institutions -- as well as asset management firms, cultural institutions, museums, faith-based organizations, non-profit foundations, and others -- also have a similar value in retirement funds... which while highly regulated, are also being directed towards socially responsible and profitable investments.Georges explains the genesis of IEN. Spurred by the president of Hampshire College, Jonathan Lash, IEN was originally formed to help institutions divest from fossil-fueled industries that were counter to their climate action plans. Student and faculty concerns really started to press on endowment portfolios in 2013. Today, IEN works with some 250 endowments. Ted asks the bottom line question early: How are these endowments performing? Are they losing money, or are they on par, or are they ahead? Georges explains that on balance, they are at par or better.IEN provides a number of tools and resources for its members.. from virtual and in-person "convenings," to benchmarking tools, case studies, and more. The network provides insights and negative screening tools to weed out investments that run counter to an institution's mission and goals, while highlighting positive investment opportunities to reduce risk and steer institutions towards profitable investments in the green economy. The conversation shifts to case studies of "platinum" members: Georges discusses leading institutions including the University of California system and Arizona State University. He discusses how some institutions have found means to invest in their own facilities... for instance solar projects and facility upgrades that make dollars and cents while addressing inequality and other social issues. Georges sites the Rockefeller Brothers Fund as a shining example. Born of oil and gas and fossil fuels, Rockefeller has been a leading example of an organization whose Standard Oil roots are now focused on "intentional investments" with highly positive performance. For more on IEN and its mission and results, check out Georges' new podcast, "The Future of Finance."

Eric Spring in 't Veld, the CEO and creative director of Mama Bazooka, is interviewed by Sarah Dodd (Co-Founder, Escape Room Industry Conference), one of the world's most renowned escape enthusiasts. In this interview, Eric will share his insights on escape room design, the journey of creating The Dome, and much more.Founded in 2013 by Eric Spring in 't Veld (CEO and Creative Director), Mama Bazooka pioneered real-life escape experiences in the Netherlands. Their 2018 creation, THE DOME, has garnered international acclaim, achieving a top ranking on Terpeca's prestigious list. This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gijs Geers, founder of DarkPark, is a pioneering force in the escape room industry. In an inspiring presentation, he unveils the secret ingredient behind DarkPark's unforgettable experiences, revealing for the first time how an invisible layer leaves a lasting impact on players.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Erica Carbajal sits down with Jose Arnold Tariga, Director of Clinical Education and Development at Insight Global Health, to explore the hidden pitfalls in integrating internationally educated nurses (IENs) into U.S. health systems. Arnold shares best practices including pre-arrival preparation, EMR training, and simulation-based education, emphasizing that successful IEN programs require holistic support—not just clinical onboarding. Tune in to learn why organizational alignment, cultural humility, and early investment are key to building a resilient, diverse nursing workforce.This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.

Take a deep dive with Jeroen van Hasselt (Co-Founder, Entered), into the trials and triumphs of producing a unique, 200-minute-long game experience such as Demise of the Gricers, that pushes the boundaries of conventional escape game design. Explore the intricacies of world-building, next-level player equipment, narrative & system design, player engagement and training your actors to deliver upon a seamless, organic real-life immersive experience.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memorial Day recap. School's out. Mall/Theaters nostalgia. IEN in Fortnite. OF Trends are getting out of hand. Realtors creating content. Disasters: Hawaii, Switzerland.  VIDEO EPISODE on  YOUTUBE  www.youtube.com/@itseriknagel AUDIO EPISODE: IHeartRadio | Apple | Spotify Socials: @itseriknagel

Join Lukas Rancher (Crime Runners), Dan Wiseman (The Detective Society), Bob & Nikki Kimber (Hysteria Escape Rooms), and Andrew Preble (Escape My Room) as they explore the advantages of episodic storytelling and how each approaches it differently. The panel will discuss why they choose this format, how it fosters player engagement, and the unique challenges it presents from both creative and business perspectives. Gain valuable insights and advice for crafting your own episodic stories in immersive experiences.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Creative Director Ivan Carić and performer Emily Carding as they share the challenges and lessons from running a 24-hour interactive experience set in the eerie world of horror and weird fiction. Discover how they blended immersive theatre, deconstructed storytelling, puzzles, and hospitality within the atmospheric setting of a 17th-century historic house to create a truly unforgettable experience.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Hon (Game Designer and Author) is a prolific maker, writer and fan within the Immersive Entertainment space who has spent the past two years attending, assessing and discussing dozens of experiences around the world. He will be sharing key trends that are resonating well with audiences within the sector, common pitfalls and traps that he has identified across immersive strands and areas of learning and opportunities that could be adopted to offer more relevant, resonant and sustainable experiences for a spectrum of emerging to seasoned immersive experience goers. The talk also draws upon his recent interviews with founders and leaders of the biggest immersive experience organisations in the world.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny McNeil takes a deep dive into how to use food as a tool for conveying narrative and engaging the imagination. From understanding the key emotions that food and communal eating extract, to discussing how truly immersive food content can sit within larger scale experiences. Finally, we'll cover how food can be monetised within a customer or branded experience.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Barnes (Director, Entourage), Mairi Nolan (Puzzle Game Designer), Tom Lionetti-Maguire (Founder of Little Lion Entertainment), Farouk Dean (Co-Founder of NEXUS and Cellar Door) and Mark Sarfo Kantanka (Co-Founder of NEXUS and Cellar Door) in an open Q&A session, for our panelists and the audience to wrestle with the problems associated with developing your creative idea into a sustainable business. In this open discussion we're led by the audience and attempt to answer questions, offer advice and guidance and share our experiences developing live immersive work.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Michael Badelt from INTYA Creative as he explores turning mistakes into a success: How a small immersive scare attraction went from "Okay“ to "Oh Wow!!“Hear about the sometimes surprising learnings made through the iterations and how those were incorporated back into the show to create an experience that was not just entertaining but had a hidden meaning that was engaging audiences even after the show was over. We will also look at some of the basics behind the emotional concept of fear, its applications and why creating a rather sneaky rollercoaster across the full emotional spectrum might actually be scarier than just going "Boo!"This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Brind discusses concepts of Agency and Alibi in the creation of Larp and their connections to creating meaningful experiences for participants. In this talk he explores 'Agency' - the ability of an active participant in a story to make decisions that change the story in meaningful ways (and what that means for dramaturgy), 'Alibi' '- the idea that the participant experience can be designed in such a way that they can act or behave in ways that they would not normally act and 'Bleed' - the transfer of experience from participant to character or from character to participant.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this talk, Megan Clifton (Head of Narrative, Boomtown Fair) will discuss her learnings in her three years holding the storyline, the challenges of managing a truly collaborative fictional world, and how the ground-up model of interactive storytelling continues to find its feet.Boomtown is the largest interactive theatre in the world, aiming to create an accessible, playable space where the audience can imagine new versions of themselves, new futures for themselves, try new realities on for size and become what they've always dreamed of becoming. Starting in 2009, Boomtown has kept a narrative throughline throughout, becoming deeper, more intricate and more multifaceted year-on-year. This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ollie Jones (Co-Founder of SWAMP) and James Seager (Creative Director of Les Enfants Terribles) to learn more about their journey from entertainment providers to established brand collaborators as they share how they made a meaningful transition, what they wish they had known in the early days and the benefits, opportunities and challenges of the brand engagement and immersive entertainment worlds coming together.Both Les Enfants Terribles & SWAMP have a long legacy of delivering award-winning, innovative Immersive Entertainment experiences, leading to their signature styles and expertise being sought out by brands for experiential campaigns. This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session, Jessie Fu (Senior Manager of Strategy and Partnerships) highlights what Fever have learned about how new technologies are empowering immersive experience creators. Jessi shares topline data on key components and considerations that have driven a show's successes from conception to execution, and discusses how integrating commercial and technical strategies can reduce risk. Jessie also unpacks how the strategic use of data and demand generation can better meet audience expectations and improve commercial performance. Additionally, she provides insights into how some of their experiences have scaled globally. This session was designed to equip creative leaders with the tools to blend artistic vision with business acumen, using technology as the connecting force.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Les Seddon-Brown (CEO and producer of Rematch) takes us through the makings of this unique show and how they were able to engage a higher-than-average attendance by first time Immersive goers of all ages and members of the global majority and dive into how the show resonated with a broad and diverse cast, crew, audiences and communities alike.Rematch remagine the greatest stories in sport as live immersive events. Part immersive theatre, part festival, Rematch allows audiences to time-travel back to experience these stories as if they were there. Over 78 shows, Rumble in the Jungle Rematch gave fans in London the opportunity to travel back to Zaire 1974 to witness the Greatest boxing fight in history between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session, Laura Wilkinson and Ben Fredericks talk about the development process for incorporating accessibility in their immersive show "Choosing Children" from the outset of the creative process, the lessons learned, and where accessibility in immersive can go from here.Choosing Children was a dramatic and interactive live spectacle for an intimate audience, which aimed to be fully accessible and inclusive. Audiences could request British Sign Language, Audio Description, and/or Captioning in every performance through an integrated Access System.This talk was recorded at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in October 2024 and is supported by Arts Council England and our industry partners Illusion Design & Construct, Mance Communications, White Light, Deterministic, Immersif, d&b audiotechnik, Scene2, Little Lion Entertainment, Entourage, and Vista Insurance.Discover more content from IEN: https://immersiveexperience.network/articles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ienākumu nevienlīdzība Latvijā ir viena no izteiktākajām Eiropas Savienībā. Par to runā sen, tiek meklēti risinājumi, bet uzlabojumu īpaši nav. Mūsu valstī lielākā daļa resursu atrodas vien desmitās daļas mājsaimniecību rokās. Krustpunktā pievēršamies atsevišķiem aspektiem, kas varētu ietekmēt ienākumu nevienlīdzību ilgtermiņā, proti, mantojuma un arī dāvinājuma nodokļiem. Diskutē Latvijas Universitātes Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūta vadošais pētnieks Andris Saulītis, Finanšu ministrijas parlamentārā sekretāre Karīna Ploka, bijušais Latvijas Bankas prezidents Mārtiņš Kazāks un Saeimas deputāts, Apvienotā saraksta frakcijas vadītājs Edgars Tavars. Diskutēt par šiem jautājumiem rosināja pētnieka Andra Saulīša nesen publicētais raksts, kurā viņš arī norādīja, ka mantojuma un dāvinājuma nodokļa neesamība ir faktors, kas dod lielas priekšrocības 90. gadu veiksminieku un ne vienmēr godīgi iegūta kapitāla mantiniekiem un ar laiku šīs nevienlīdzīgo iespēju šķēres plešas arvien platākas. Vai nodokļu politikas maiņa šai jomā ko dotu? Varbūt ir citas idejas, kā ietekmēt taisnīgāku kapitāla sadali?

Kathleen Simpson and Brad Harrison: Scaling Impact at The Russell Family Foundation In this episode, hosts Chris Ito and Georges Dyer engage with Kathleen Simpson, CEO of The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF), and Brad Harrison of AlTi Tiedemann Global, TRFF's investment advisor, to explore the intersection of mission-driven investing, shareholder engagement, and the critical role of impact strategies in addressing global climate challenge. Recorded just days after the U.S. election, the episode offers timely insights into navigating uncertainty in the energy transition and scaling impactful investments. Guests Kathleen Simpson - Chief Executive Officer, The Russell Family Foundation Brad Harrison - Co-Head of Impact Strategy, AlTi Tiedemann Global Background Kathleen Simpson serves as CEO of The Russell Family Foundation, where she guides strategic planning, programs, and community affairs while overseeing the Foundation's impact investing. Under her leadership, first as CFO and now as CEO, the foundation has transformed its portfolio from 7% to nearly 95% impact-aligned investments. She champions TRFF's Net Zero commitment and regional food systems initiatives while serving on numerous nonprofit boards. With extensive experience in finance and leadership, Kathleen has helped reimagine philanthropy through a decarbonization lens. Brad Harrison co-leads AlTi's impact investing strategy globally and oversees the firm's Climate Sustainability strategy focused on accelerating the net zero transition. Working with clients to align capital with purpose, Brad's holistic approach integrates financial innovation with environmental stewardship. He brings decades of experience in climate investing and collaboration with organizations like the Global Impact Investing Network. Conversation Decarbonization and Impact Journey: Learn how TRFF evolved from initial experiments with community bank investments to becoming a leader in mission-aligned investing with 94% of assets aligned with impact goals. Net Zero Framework: Discussion of TRFF's approach to achieving net zero, combining investments in decarbonization technologies with nature-based solutions for a holistic environmental impact. Transparency and Field-Building: Insights into TRFF's commitment to transparency and field-building through sharing their investment policies and strategies openly. Navigating Policy and Political Uncertainty: Reflecting on the 2024 election, the conversation addresses challenges to the Inflation Reduction Act and its implications for impact investors. Impact Measurement: Details about TRFF's participation in the IEN's Endowment Impact Benchmark initiative and achieving a platinum rating, demonstrating the value of third-party verification. Future Challenges: The duo share insights on addressing the “last mile” of decarbonization and maintaining a balance between net zero goals and meaningful impact. Listen as Chris and Georges explore how foundations can lead the way in impact investing while maintaining strong returns and building a more sustainable future.

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