Download: Special Report - When and Why to Upgrade Video Projectors for Your Campus Download this Special Report - When and Why to Upgrade Video Projectors for Your Campus. Projectors in higher education settings today are a must, and not just for classrooms. Projectors are often needed for lecture halls and even ballroom and reception areas where high-profile presentations take place. This makes upgrading to the latest in high-definition and digital technologies an important consideration. There are several reasons to update your video projection systems which include the ability to view embedded video and detailed imagery such as that for medical presentations require high resolutions and advanced color capability. In this guide you will find: Understanding Different Needs for Different Rooms; Standardizing Your System; Future Proofing; 5 Tips: What to Look for in a New Projector; Good, Better, Best Projector Options; Use-case Studies from Stanford University and University of North Carolina’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy. ROI: State-of-the-art AV equipment is seen as a differentiating recruiting tool by some colleges and universities.
GE’s Grid IQ Global Innovation Center The GE Grid IQ Global Innovation Center is a flagship office designed especially for capturing the mindshare of potential customers. Featuring Crestron control systems, leading A/V, specially designed gym and a 58-foot video wall, this center is a stunning representation of what a corporate office should be.
Download: TechDecisions Guide to Digital Signage Content Management Systems Download this free TD Guide to Digital Signage Content Management Systems. 18 CMS's listed. How to plan and what you need to know before you start. From the content creation planning stages to making a purchasing decision. Solutions range from simple media player, software and display all-in-ones to “bolt-on” software management solutions that tie directly to existing deployed media players and display signage on up to large enterprise, cloud based software, SaaS, (software as a service) that offers the ability to scale as your digital signage network grows. Products included AMX Inspired Composer, BrightSign, Cisco, Digital Media Suite and Manager, Cisco Digital Signs, Cisco Cast, Dynasign, Fourwinds Interactive, Gefen, Industry Weapon, LG Electronics, NEC Display Solutions, Planar, Rise Display, Samsung, Scala 5, Sony's Prodokol Snap, Kollage and Enterprise, Symon Communications, RMG Enterprise Solutions, Tightrope Media Systems, Visix, X2O Media
WebRTC enables quick and easy Web browser-to-Web browser Videoconferencing WebRTC is a videoconferencing standard for use with supporting Web browsers. Freely available, the standard will make waves In the industry; however, many vendors see this technology as an enhancement to their own products. Google and Mozilla are supporting this standard as a way to gain market share, while Microsoft is developing its own version of this technology.
10 Tips for Succeeding in Unified Communications Deployment Dan Newman discusses the top ten tips for adding unified communications to your technology arsenal. By combining voice, video, instant messaging and more to one network-based platform, resources are freed up for both the user and IT.
Kramer Puts Stereo Audio into VP-28 Switcher The new device has a mix of analog and digital inputs to accommodate small and medium installs.
TechDecisions Guide to 65 Small On-wall or Surface-mount Loudspeakers Surface-mount or on-wall loudspeakers are often useful where others fail. Learn more about these overlooked gems. In the round-up check out products from Community Pro, JBL, QSC, ElectroVoice and many others.
Chief Creates a Little Something Interactive for Epson Projectors The new system combines a Chief mount and a Da-Lite screen.
TechDecisions Guide to 37 Large-venue High-brightness Projection Systems Frederick J. Ampel discusses how best to choose large-venue high-brightness projectors. He also illuminates on the history of the projector. The evolution of large image projection has now reached an unprecedented level of capability, image quality and brightness. Lumen levels near and above 30-40K are now feasible and you can pretty much find a product to meet any size screen and brightness level you could possibly imagine.
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Vaddio Puts Echo Cancellation and Mixing into TRIO Line The new audio line includes SmartMIC technology with Digital Signal Processing.
New for 2013 - Mobile Music Tech and Apps Check out come of the coolest new mobile music technology from manufacturers like IK Multimedia, Roland and Yamaha. Establish your iOS mobile device as a great mobile music tool for personal and professional use.
Key Trends in Lighting Design and Integration Trends in lighting design and integration include the use of a lighting designer in videoconferencing and other work environments and using controlling lighting wirelessly.
Power Over HDBaseT: What Is It, Why Use It? Simplify A/V installations with Power Over HDBaseT. Two obvious benefits of providing power via network cabling are convenience and cost. Like PoE, POH means that the location doesn't need to have a power outlet nearby, or go to the cost and effort of bringing in a union electrician in order to do AC wiring. It's also much easier to centrally control devices and you can remotely power down devices to save energy or to blank the display during system maintenance. Learn more about this standard.
Download: How to Save a Lot of Money with Energy and Lighting Devices and Controls How to save a lot of money by using energy and lighting devices and controls for your facility. Download this special report. Three case studies showcase facilities that are meeting stringent LEED certifications while using new as well as tried-and-true technologies. Employing simple occupancy and vacancy sensors and temperature controls, to using more sophisticated daylight harvesting techniques and control and automation systems, these three facilities are a tribute to all shades of green.