A run of new episodes starts next week with Jeff Smith returning to discuss government tech sales under the new Trump administration and the state of EV charging opportunities. To prepare, let's revisit Jeff's last appearance!

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*Originally released May 9, 2024*

The electric & hybrid vehicle market continues to grow, spurred by government investment and consumer interest. This week, Jeff Smith, CEO of EVerged, explains why he is all-in on the market and its potential. What trends and opportunities is he seeing? How does EVerged address sustainability questions? What makes this a perfect time to explore EV charging partnerships?

#VARValue—Beyond EV solutions, what else is happening in the public sector that VARs should focus on to find new opportunities?

TEConnecting with us:

Jeff - X's AI & robotics initiatives, Horizon Aircraft's hybrid plane, and Zamboni EVs

Dean - Falling space junk

John - LG washer/dryer

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"This is your roadmap," says Dean about our latest BlueStar Nation end-user survey results. We surveyed 125 education teachers, administrators, and IT leaders about their experiences using and deploying digital displays in the classroom. What frustrates them? Why aren't they using more interactive displays? Who is responsible for maintenance and support? What do they want out of their next upgrade? Your final grade depends on this episode!

Thanks to Samsung for sponsoring the survey!

Around the Nation: See BlueStar at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando!

#VARValue - What would you do with this data as a VAR? Are there any immediate conversations/actions to take?

On Our Radar

Dean - The ozone hole is healing

John - Scientists develop "emotion sticker"

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We'll be back next week, breaking down a survey from Educators, but until then, let's revisit this conversation exploring how touchscreen displays complement AI solutions.

*Originally released August 8th, 2024*

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We’re talking more about AI with Elo’s Kristin Roubie, this time regarding digital displays and industries deploying the technologies together. How are Kristin & Elo approaching AI at the moment? What are some practical applications she’s seen or expects to grow? How does touch, in particular, amplify the power of AI?

#VARValue - What should VARs and their customers look for in an AI solution to ensure it takes advantage of displays like Elo’s?

TEConnecting with us:

Kristin - Modern building materials

Dean - Dark oxygen

John - Notepad adds spell-check

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