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Category Archives: Speakers Bureau
What the 2018 Tax Reform Means for Consultants?
The 2018 tax reform is the most significant change to the tax code in over 30 years. When you file your 2018 tax returns — about a year from now […]
Startups: What’s Hot, What’s Not
Startups play an important role in the Silicon Valley economy. Startup expert Sean Murphy weighs in on technology startups to give us his verdict on which technologies will have a […]
How to choose the right camera or smart camera for your machine vision system
When it comes to choosing the correct industrial camera or smart camera for your machine vision and imaging needs, understanding camera and optic specifications are crucial. Perry West, President, Automated […]
Trends in Wearable Medical Devices
Wearable fitness devices are influencing today’s medical devices that target clinical and everyday applications. Some of the innovation involves new modalities of measurement: for example an iPhone that analyzes your […]
Grow your network even if you are an introvert
Networking is crucial for business and career advancement, but can be difficult for introverts who tend to dislike crowded places and find it difficult to just start talking with strangers. […]
PATCA Featured Consultant: Perry West
Perry West is President of Automated Vision Systems and long-time PATCA member. Automated Vision Systems specializes in machine vision, image processing and optical system design. Typical clients are OEMs and […]
Managing and Achieving Client Expectations
Successful consultants strive to fulfill or exceed client expectations. At times client expectations may not align with challenges that arise. These challenges may be entirely or in part outside the […]
Machine learning – Importing deep nets from large-scale training systems to embedded processors
Machine learning and deep nets are becoming pervasive in many desktop and mobile applications; however, running deep nets on small embedded devices remains a challenge. Waleed Abdulla will describe how […]
Outsourcing the Field Sales Function
Building a direct sales organization is expensive and takes a long time to do well. By relying upon manufacturers’ representatives to provide the field sales function, sales costs ride up […]