Watch a New Episode of Advancements, Airing Saturday, July 12th at 8:00 pm ET
JUPITER, Fla., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advancements with Ted Danson is scheduled to broadcast on Saturday, July 12th at 8:00 PM ET.
With a look at some of the challenges facing local government and public administration today, Advancements will explore how innovations in technology and economic development are helping city officials to navigate challenges and opportunities. Hearing from the City of Ferris, Texas, viewers will discover how it is accomplishing its goal to improve economic development, public safety, quality of life, fiscal management, and infrastructure. See how smart city technologies are enhancing efficiency and sustainability and discover how IoT-enabled infrastructure and energy-efficient solutions are resulting in reduced environmental impact and operational costs.
Next, learn how the demand for eco-friendly materials is bringing natural components indoors as the show shares how Forestry Timber Holdings (Forestry Timber) is blending advanced technology with traditional craftsmanship to enhance hardwood flooring and design. Audiences will see how through innovation and determination, Forestry Timber is bringing elegance to classic patterns, resulting in high-end quality flooring that meets or exceeds ever-evolving expectations.
Shifting its focus towards advances in silicon photonics, the series will explore how Aloe Semiconductor is developing technology to increase the transmission capacity of fiber-optic links used in high-performance computing, such as for artificial intelligence and data centers used in cloud services. Viewers will see how information is transmitted by light through optical fibers and how complex optical circuits can be made alongside complicated electronic circuits in semiconductors.
Finally, Advancements will take a look at rising challenges across the ever-evolving threat landscape as the show shares how RSAC™ Conference is uniting and empowering the world's cybersecurity professionals. Watch to discover how RSAC™ Conference brings together diverse minds and incorporates a global perspective to help the community stand stronger against rapidly evolving threats today.
"Innovation continues to mold and shape the modern world – from initiatives across public administration to the way we operate, design, and live with modern technology. We look forward to sharing the importance of these advances in this episode," said Sarah McBrayer, creative director for the Advancements series.
About Advancements: Advancements is an information-based educational television series that explores recent developments taking place across several industries and economies. With a focus on some of the major innovations responsible for global progress today, the award-winning series goes behind-the-scenes to discover and share how technology and innovation continue to drive the world forward.
Advancements shines a light on several important issues and topics, while featuring an array of cutting-edge improvements, state-of-the-art technologies, and groundbreaking environmental and sustainable solutions. Its team of writers, directors, and producers remain dedicated to consistently producing commercial-free, educational programming for viewers and networks.
For more information, please visit www.AdvancementsTV.com or call 866-496-4065.
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