Blogs

Blogs

Connected World

Welcome to ideas for a connected world where cities spontaneously adapt to the needs of people, cars talk to each other to avoid accidents, and planes keep passengers in touch with their lives on the ground below.

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How public-private-philanthropic partnerships are driving transportation technology

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Automotive

How Utah's smart roadways are improving safety & efficiency

Utah has a goal of reaching zero annual traffic fatalities in the state. Learn how intelligent transportation & connected vehicle technology are helping them get there.

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The Changing Face of Police Services

Millennials and Gen Z officers in search of seamless technology

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Where Industry 4.0 is remaking the factory floor

How manufacturers are leveraging tech to achieve continuous efficiency improvements on factory floors

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Success & opportunity in building innovation

How technology is influencing the way consultants, architects and designers plan, design and build spaces

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A new approach to community engagement in smart cities

The public and private sectors are working together to build SmartCOS

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Public Safety is Drowning in Digital Data

Police services are dealing with information overload

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4 Trends in high-tech horticulture

The internet of plants won’t just disrupt the food chain: it will disrupt how our food is grown

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Five tech terms driving intelligent transportation

C-V2X makes its real-world debut. Get to know the acronyms behind this technology.

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Four ways utilities can shape smart cities' success

There’s a unique opportunity for utilities to play a critical role in community innovation

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The Internet of Vehicles

What does the future of mobility look like? Denver is in the driver’s seat.

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Immersive Experiences

At Panasonic, we’re reimagining live events to more fully immerse fans in the action, create transformational visitor experiences and pull off ever-greater entertainment spectacles. Let us give you an inside look at what we see ahead.

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Digital creativity with a Japanese twist, an interview with Paul Boyland from Panasonic

Xn Québec and Panasonic join forces to bring you the latest trends in technological innovation.

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Charles Papert shoots YouTube Red series Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television* with VariCam LTs

The series was shot by cinematographer Charles Papert (Mary + Jane, Key and Peele) with Varicam LT cinema cameras.

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Aura, Moment Factory

Helping businesses and landmarks remain relevant with immersive technology

The reliable and maintenance-free projection technology from Panasonic is changing the way people experience art, while helping businesses create unique storytelling opportunities to revitalize traditional revenue models.

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The immersive experience must go on

How Covid-19 has impacted the event industry - and what opportunities lay ahead

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5 hit TV series shot on VariCam

Our 4K cinema cameras are helping cinematographers bring stories to life. Check out these five popular TV shows shot on VariCam.

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Smart sound in performance drive

Discussion with Acura RDX engineering development leader Stephen Frey & Panasonic's Tom Dunn

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EVA1 captures UMC TV series "40 and Single"

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Kramer Morgenthau, ASC shoots HBO's Fahrenheit 451 on VariCam

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Disruptive tech to engage growing theme park crowds

InfoComm, hosted in Las Vegas, promises ideas in emerging technologies and experiences

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DP William Wages, ASC helps capture the birth of rock 'n' roll for Sun Records

Based on the hit musical, Million Dollar Quartet, CMT Network’s Sun Records tells the untold story of the birth of rock ‘n’ roll.

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Bringing a neo-noir look to indie feature Birdland

Birdland, directed and co-written by Peter Lynch, is a film that was shot by cinematographer Adam Swica, CSC (The Art of the Steal, The Firm) with a single VariCam 35 camera.

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New Car, New Sound

Bringing emotion of musical genius to the driving experience in the 2019 Acura RDX

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NAB 2018: 8K, new cameras and the HDR backstory of The Week Of

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Olympic diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula

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The New World of Immersive Entertainment

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Tech infused ballpark for Internet Age fans

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Innovations

See how we’re bringing the physical and digital worlds together in radical new ways. Get insights from our thought leaders and strategic partners on leveraging disruptive technologies in emerging business areas.

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Food Service & Hospitality

Food lockers move food service forward, meeting consumer demands

From quick-service restaurants (QSR) to fine dining establishments, business owners and franchisors rolled up their sleeves to reinvent their business models and their menus, and many found that contactless service was an instant hit.

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Versatility and quality: The kitchen of the future

How technology and innovation are helping restaurants - and their kitchens - meet and exceed the evolving demands of their customers.

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Transportation & Logistics

COVID-19 Vaccines Deserve VIP Treatment from the Cold Chain

The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is the greatest logistical challenge, Panasonic’s vacuum insulation panels (VIP) hold the key to easier vaccine transport and storage.

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Finding solutions in unexpected places

A look at how collaboration drives innovation - and what it means for the auto industry.

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CES 2020: Watch for these tech trends

CES 2020 is coming soon. See what’s in store for the world's largest consumer electronic show.

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Building & Construction

Environment-conscious millennials are driving a shift towards healthier living

From changing diets to indoor air quality, millennials want what’s best for the environment – and their bodies

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Electric, collaborative and autonomous: the future will be driven by data

Panasonic’s Jeff Howell spoke at the 2019 Toronto Global Forum about how data and technology are transforming the way businesses innovate.

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Co-innovation & the rules of engagement

The rate of tech-driven change has companies of all sizes thinking about how to innovate.

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Why low-speed EVs matter today

How tech trends and standards of efficiency are changing the way we think about mobility solutions.

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Why advanced materials are critical to tomorrow’s cars and consumer goods

As tech continues to define our world, engineers create new materials that fuel innovation

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CES 2019 Recap: Making the tech that’s next, now

See how Panasonic is merging the physical and digital worlds to create the tomorrow consumers want today.

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Healthy home trends for 2019: A smarter way to think about living spaces

As living spaces become intelligent and tech becomes human-centric, the home of the future will deliver wellness and comfort to the people who live in them

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Four Questions with Panasonic CTO Yoshiyuki Miyabe

An innovation human-centric model to create personalized experiences

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The Healthy Home Trend: The rise of home performance testing

Future homeowners will expect high-performance. Here’s the tech that will deliver it.

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The Healthy Home Trend: Better safe than sick

What you don’t know can harm your clients and your business

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Building & Construction

The Healthy Home Trend: consumers pay more for wellness and comfort

Today’s homeowners want health and comfort. Smart home pros are pivoting their business to give it to them.

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Integrated Supply Chain

Our innovations are making an impact on virtually every link in the supply chain. Here’s our take on everything from improving efficiency in manufacturing and logistics to creating more compelling restaurant and retail experiences.

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3 Ways to Leverage Mobile Solutions for Warehousing and Fulfillment

How mobile solutions support supply chain transformation

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6 Core Competencies for Fleet Management Mobile Deployments

In order for Fleet Managers to meet their goals, their mobile device deployments need to address six core competencies.

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Manufacturing

Three reasons to invest in automation technology

Understanding the benefits of automation technology will help businesses initiate key conversations around investment and implementation.

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Food Service & Hospitality

Re-imagining QSR technology in a disrupted industry

Many quick service restaurants (QSR) have set their sights on utilizing technology to help meet businesses sustainability goals, all the while remaining efficient and profitable.

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Food Service & Hospitality

Food service and the “new normal”

Discover how food service and food retail businesses are adjusting for customer expectations in a post-coronavirus world.

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Manufacturing

How innovation in components is creating the factories of tomorrow

Turning the human-powered factory floors of yesterday into the automated, data-driven enterprises of tomorrow.

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Manufacturing

How innovative laser applications are disrupting manufacturing

Discover the many ways in which cutting-edge laser technology is changing the game for manufacturers.

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Transportation & Logistics

The changing transportation dynamic in the supply chain and how mobile tech can help

The changing transportation dynamic in the supply chain and how mobile tech can help.

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Manufacturing

How key disruptive technologies help manufacturers achieve an integrated supply chain

Manufacturers are investing in disruptive technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to address supply chain challenges.

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Top trends in retail mobility: NRF in review

Retailers harness the power of mobility in their quest toward a true omni-channel experience

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Three truths about AI, supply chains and retail’s future riches

On the eve of the National Retail Federation show, we look at why the future is bright for those who avoid the clouds.

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Food Service & Hospitality

How a McDonald’s franchisee turns big data into big productivity gains

Panasonic’s Clearview software solution allows owner to analyze data for all of his four restaurants across Canada from one location.

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Kiosks are king for Dairy Queen franchisee

A Dairy Queen owner/operator increased check size and plans leverage data for even better outcomes

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Technology’s impact on your summer ice cream parlor

While consumers may spend their summer seeking exotic ice cream flavors, savvy businesses are bringing on new technologies to help figure out things like what new flavors will sell.

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Three Food Service Trends from one of the World’s Biggest Restaurant Shows

Major food service businesses are increasing investments in technology as a way to improve convenience and the customer experience.

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Food Service & Hospitality

Gen Z and the Future of Fast Food

Panasonic's integrated solutions help delivering results for major quick service restaurants and other retailers that use technology to enhance the lives of guests they serve.

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Recent Research

To uncover fresh ideas on technologies including advanced robotics, autonomous vehicles and the IoT, we conduct studies and proprietary research to help business and government leaders make better decisions. Here is a look at some of our newest findings.

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The Jacob Gains a Competitive Advantage with the DCC Nurse Call System

DCC Nurse Call System is helping The Jacob’s care team respond quickly and decisively whenever a resident needs assistance.

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Nurse Call Solution Helps Retirement Home Deliver Peace of Mind

The Nurse Call solution running on Direct Care Connect DCC™ (DCC) provides peace of mind to the residents of Casa Dolce Casa.

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Food Service & Hospitality

How the food service and food retail industries have responded to Covid-19

Learn how shifting customer preferences have changed business' approach to adopting transformative technologies.

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Healthcare

The Senior Boom is Coming: How Technology Can Assist in the Long-Term Care of Baby Boomers

Panasonic is developing new-build and retrofit technology solutions to assist Canada’s senior care and long-term care industry.

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Aging in Place: What Canada can learn from Japan

Supporting the aging population through the implementation of functional housing and care solutions that will allow them to thrive within their communities.

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A new picture of the American food consumer

Farm fresh, convenience and quality rate high on consumer wish lists. Retailers look to innovation to meet demands.

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Common senses: Wellness & the travel experience

The global wellness travel market tops $650 billion; airlines are getting on board

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Tech decision makers become early adopters. Here’s why.

Technology is increasingly integrated into core offerings.

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Reinventing the customer experience, from store to stadium

Panasonic Corporation of North America assesses how senior technology decision makers view the technologies driving us forward and their impact on customer experience in industries like Retail, Education, and Sports, Media and Entertainment.

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Disruption coming to our cities, roads and skies

How businesses are seeing the connected technologies that are disrupting industries across the board

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Disruptive technology spurs Sustainable Energy

Sustainable Energy continues to gain momentum. But is it poised to overtake carbon energy in the years ahead?

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Disruptive tech fueling the Integrated Supply Chain revolution

Panasonic Corporation of North America commissioned a new research series, Moving Forward, on how disruptive technologies are impacting businesses, government agencies and entire industries.

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Can you afford not to adopt these technologies?

Disruptive technologies are drawing investment

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Social Impact

"Contribution to society” has been among Panasonic's core values since our company was founded over a century ago. Our mission is to improve lives and create a better world for all – and we’re turning our beliefs into action.

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When the going gets tough, they do good

Shining a light on Panasonic employees who are helping their communities during the pandemic.

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Resources Recycling Initiatives Transform Product Manufacturing

Panasonic turns end-of-life home appliances into reusable resources.

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Sustainable Seafood Project Places the Environment Front and Center

Panasonic's corporate cafeterias help preserve marine resources for future generations with innovative new menus.

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Energy & Utilities

Cultivate fruits and vegetables even in harsh environments with Panasonic’s it greenhouse

A computer-controlled greenhouse that grows produce even in harsh climates.

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Closing the gap: Working toward gender parity in tech

Panasonic is partnering with leaders and educators to close the gender gap in tech.

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Sustainable energy

As a world leader in eco technologies, we have a lot to say on the topic of creating a carbon-free environment. Hear our thoughts on exploring new frontiers in sustainable energy production, storage and usage.

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