Top AV Security Features for Financial Services: Protecting Confidential Data
With video conferencing now central to financial communications, businesses need AV solutions built for confidentiality. But it’s more than just encryption and access logs. Today’s
Powering Effective Communication in Hybrid Work Environments: Optimizing Microsoft Teams Rooms
The rise of hybrid work has brought new challenges to communication and collaboration. Teams dispersed across locations require technology that fosters meeting equity, ensuring everyone
Are Hybrid Meeting Participants Missing Visual Cues?
Visual cues help meeting participants better understand each other. From nods and smiles to crossed arms and crinkled brows, collaborators can pick up a lot
How to Foster Innovation for a Hybrid Workforce
The traditional office brainstorming meeting may be occasionally chaotic, with interruptions and spirited debate. That kind of collaboration has its pros and cons, but is
Choose Furniture that Protects Your AV Investment
In most environments, furniture just needs to be comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. But in work and learning spaces, furniture also serves to support the audiovisual
5 Reasons Why Backup Power is Critical in AV Systems
From the dazzling lights of a concert to the immersive visuals in a conference room, audiovisual (AV) systems have become an indispensable part of our
The Metaverse and the AV/IT Industry: Balancing Technological Advancements with Human Interactions
The metaverse is a term that has been gaining significant attention recently. It commonly refers to an immersive virtual world that runs parallel to the
ISE and 2023: Here’s What You Need to Know
In anticipation of ISE 2023, we asked our Global Technology Partners the tough questions on everyone’s mind: What’s going on with the supply chain now?
Hybrid Workers Need Low-Key AV Tech for Better EX
Big, bright displays are the star of today’s meeting rooms, but there are other important technologies that are more than just supporting players. In fact,
Tech to Make or Break the Hybrid Employee Experience
A positive employee experience can improve worker engagement, productivity, retention, and well-being. In today’s hybrid workplaces, technology connects people to both their work and to
The Hybrid Work Trend: How to Make It Work
Hybrid work was on a slow trajectory to transforming the average workplace, but then the pandemic caused the trend to crash land in offices everywhere.
10 Reasons to Learn About NETGEAR’s Newest Pro AV Solutions
NETGEAR continues to demonstrate its commitment to the Pro AV market with a range of products and dedicated support services. In this PSNI webinar, the
Build Creativity and Community with Your Hybrid Office Design
The hybrid workplace is here to stay. That means it’s time for companies to move beyond “need to have” AV technology and start adding “nice
How to Design a Hybrid Workplace that Works for Everyone
For many people, the sudden shift to remote work two years ago didn’t entail much more than downloading Zoom on a laptop, and maybe buying
Top Tips for Adapting to the Hybrid Workplace
It used to be there was only one way and one place to get work done: at your desk in the office. But as we
Create New Meeting Room Opportunities with Lightware and WebEx
After so much time spent working from home, employees have become comfortable with desktop conferencing applications, and everyone has their favorite. Now employees are returning
Make all Your Spaces Audio Accessible with Assistive Listening Devices
The World Health Organization’s 2021 World Report on Hearing estimates that by 2050 one in four people—or 2.5 billion people worldwide—will have some type of
Keep Your Hybrid Workplace Healthy and Safe with These AV Solutions
As employees return to the office on a part or full time basis, they expect to work in a healthy and safe environment. For many
Touchless Technology is the Future. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
From doorknobs to countertops to the equipment at our desk and in our meeting rooms, we are more aware of surfaces than ever before. As
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Using Microsoft Teams in the Hybrid Workplace
These days just about every corporate workplace is a hybrid workplace. While employees were forced to work from home as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across
Safely Transmit Power and Data with Digital Electricity™ Cables
Buildings are getting smarter, but that also means they are using more power than ever before. And as social distancing guidelines require businesses to spread
Learn How to Reopen Offices Safely with These Intelligent Tech Solutions
It takes a lot to reopen offices safely in the age of COVID-19. Employers need plans for enhanced cleaning protocols, enforcing social distancing at work,
How to Build an AV Equipment Refresh Strategy—and Why You Need One
Your audio and video equipment are what keeps your company running smoothly—especially in the new age of the hybrid workplace. But how can you make
5 Ways You’ll Know It’s Time for an AV Tech Upgrade
Audio visual technology changes fast. It keeps things exciting, but it can also make it difficult to know when your own AV solutions actually need
What Every AV Manager Needs to Know About AV Equipment Lifecycles
Buying AV equipment can be a big task, with a lot of time, research, and budgeting required. But the work doesn’t end once you’ve decided
Here’s why you need an av integrator in your corner
As the Beatles so eloquently put it, we all get by with a little help from our friends. And when it comes to designing, building,
Falling Behind in the Move to AVoIP? Here’s How to Get Ahead
When you plug a monitor, display, camera, or speaker into the wall, you don’t stop to think about the infrastructure on the other side of
Get the Most Out of Your New Year Tech Budget with These Top Trends
It’s a new year, and for many companies that means new technology budgets waiting to be allocated. But what are the best audio visual investments
Everything Integrators Need to Know About Cabling a Network for AV Systems
We all know how annoying it is when the cables under our desk are jumbled together, and how much time we lose trying to untangle
AV Experts Weigh In on the Technology You Need for In-Person Learning
The start of a new school year is here, but no one’s first day back is going to be as simple as showing up in
Artificial Intelligence Makes Live Captioning Better
Anyone who has ever belted out “Hold me closer, Tony Danza,” instead of Elton John’s actual lyric, “Hold me closer, tiny dancer,” knows the importance
Wondering Whether to Bundle Your AV Solutions? Here’s Some Expert Advice
It is a simple fact that collaboration spaces, including huddle rooms and conference rooms, are key to getting things done in the modern work environment.
Deploying AV Solutions During a Crisis? Check Out These Top Questions
The global COVID-19 pandemic turned nearly everyone into remote collaborators. Companies adjusted how they work in unprecedented ways and at an unprecedented speed.
You Could be Managing Your Digital Signage Remotely. Here’s How
As more and more people have moved to remote work over the past several months, staying connected has become more critical—and challenging—than ever. Not only
Anatomy of an AV Integrator: Finding the Best Fit for Your Project
Audiovisual systems integrators are a lot like books—you can’t judge them based on appearances. So, the tricky question for many technology managers and professionals is,
What Is PSNI Global Alliance and How Does It Work?
We are living in a global world—and economy. That means lots of exciting opportunities for companies to reach a larger audience and recruit the best
How to Get What You Want from Your Global AV Deployment
The Rolling Stones said you can’t always get you want. But when it comes to global AV deployments, choosing the right integration partners can help
14 Fun Facts About PSNI Global Alliance
You’d never go on a blind date without asking your mutual friend for details or Googling the person first, and you wouldn’t hire a service
Do These 4 Things to Protect Your AV Investment
The role of the IT team continues to expand, especially as audiovisual (AV) tools become more integrated with your other technology solutions. Managing often complex
10 Ways to Help Your Integrator Help You
A doctor can’t diagnose an illness when she doesn’t know anything about the symptoms; an architect can’t build your dream house if you never describe
7 Solutions for the most Common Global AV Deployment Challenges
Sometimes it isn’t coming up with a million-dollar idea that’s the hard part—it’s implementing and scaling your big ideas that presents the challenge. Global AV
Everything You Need to Know about AV as a Service
Thanks to subscription services such as Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, and Blue Apron, buying things like DVDs, cable television, CDs, and even groceries is so last
Standardize Technology for a Better User (and IT) Experience
If you’ve ever had to use a PC at work, a Mac at home, and juggle various tablets and smartphones with different user interfaces, you
Deploying Globally? Avoid these Technology Mistakes
Doing business internationally is easier than ever thanks to email, web conferencing, and other resources that are literally at your fingertips. However, going global still
Solutions Before Sales: Tips for AV Integrators
Technology is, by nature, always changing, and so is the audiovisual industry. Globalization and IT/AV convergence have accelerated changes to the way people relate within
3 Times You Need an AV Integrator—and 3 Times You Don’t
It only takes a quick glance at the TV listings or a short internet search to see that DIY is having a cultural moment. From
Happy Holidays: Our Year in Review
We’ve had an exciting year of growth and expansion across the entire network. We are grateful for everyone who played a role. We could not
Did You Inherit AV? You Need This Secret Weapon
Audiovisual systems integrators don’t wear capes, but they have been known to swoop in and save a meeting room. They don’t have superpowers, but they
5 Ways an AV Systems Integrator Can Make Your Job Easier
We’ve all heard the old adage: if you want a job done right, you have to do it yourself. When it comes to installing and
9 Questions to Ask BEFORE You Hire an AV Integrator
When is the last time you bought anything without reading the reviews? These days it only takes a few clicks of the mouse to get
5 Things You Should Know About AV Integrators
No matter the size, every audiovisual (AV) project has a budget, and it can be tempting to cut corners to save some cash. Cutting out
4 Ways to Drive Successful Digital Transformation
According to a recent report released by the research firm Gartner, 40 percent of CEOs list company growth as their top priority. But digital technology—or
IoT: Keeping Transportation on Track and on Time
Transportation and logistics will be one of the top three industries to lead the way in spending on the internet of things (IoT) by 2020,
Investing in Outcomes, Not Solutions
How to Make the Right Tech Choices for Digital Transformation Giant video walls, touchscreen monitors, virtual reality headsets—bright and shiny technologies like these can be
Top 5 Most Talked About Trends in Technology
We all have that cool friend who frequents the latest restaurants, knows the newest music, can tell you every new detail about the latest Snapchat
Street Smarts: How smart cities make life easier and more efficient
Leveraging IoT to build smart cities While people of a certain generation lament that young people these days spend their time staring into devices and
5 Tips for Optimizing AV System Performance
On any given day, members of your team may be working on the network, performing software updates, troubleshooting computers, and rushing into a meeting to
10 Ways to Get the Most Value out of a Service Call
Your workload is heavy—packed with both long-term projects and putting out fires. IT departments tackle everything from strategic work to help desk requests, app support,
7 Audio Trends to Watch in 2018
If you’re old enough to remember transitioning from buying music on cassette tapes to buying compact discs (CDs), you’ve seen (and heard) how digital audio
Tis the Season: Why Now Is the Time for a Tech Checkup
Doctors’ offices are bustling this time of year as many people try to squeeze in a health-care visit. Some are there because they want their
Consider Sound Masking for Your Organization
With loads of stress and a looming deadline, you put on your best do-not-disturb face and dive into work. Laughter, grumblings about traffic, and stories
3 Keys to Choosing the Right Meeting Room Display
If you’ve ever been forced to sit so close to a large display that you can’t take in the entire view, you know that size
Tales from the Conference Room: IT Pros Share their Horror Stories
Technology is never as terrifying as Hollywood portrays it—from obsessed killer cars to dimensional travel televisions—but if you work in tech, you’ve likely experienced a
How an AV Integrator Can Make Your Life Easier
IT professionals are notoriously busy as more tasks and technologies sneak their way under the umbrella of IT’s responsibilities. In fact, according to this Spiceworks
5 Ways the Right Meeting Room Technologies Benefit Workers
Once you’ve gone through all the trouble of choosing just the right mics, cameras, and displays for your meeting spaces, you’ve made a significant investment.
3 Ways to Improve Conference Room Audio
Have you ever set aside valuable time in your schedule for an important meeting only to get there and not be able to hear a
Choosing the Best Video Camera for Your Meeting Room
When meeting participants at different locations have important ideas to communicate, video conferencing is the way to go. You can see facial expressions and read
How to Choose the Right Mic for Your Meeting Room
You have the opportunity to close the deal on a call, but when your team sits down in the huddle room, all you have to
3 Ways to User-Proof Meeting Rooms For Better Group Work
Sometimes technology is hard to use, but oftentimes, users just don’t know what they’re doing. One recent study finds that only a third of adults
4 Ways to Strengthen Cybersecurity at Your Organization
PSNI Cybersecurity Part 2 It may be an old country love song made famous by Willie Nelson, but “Always on My Mind,” could just as
Quantifying the Economic Impact of Trust in the Workplace
If you search the term “Return on investment” (ROI), Google will yield about 330 million results. Almost every substantial business purchase requires a business case to
Internet of Things: Can You Reap the Rewards without the Risk?
In June of 2016, a hacker spied on private meetings of a Canadian political party. He did this by accessing the video conferencing system, which
Does Your AV Integrator Focus on Outcomes?
7 Reasons to Work with a PSNI AV Integrator Whether you’re upgrading a meeting room, enhancing broadcast capabilities in your house of worship, or adding
Proof that Disengaged Employees Are Dangerous to Your Business
One common assumption made by business owners and principals is that if the client pays the bill and signs off on the work performed, then
10 Ways PSNI Affiliates Are Raising The Bar For Their Businesses
In June of 1986, a group of AV dealers met in Chicago to discuss some shared business concerns. The result of the meeting—led by John
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