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Making Smart AV Investments: Strategies for 2025
Making Smart AV Investments: Balancing Cost, Sustainability, and Future-Proofing AV and IT managers in 2025 face significant challenges, including tighter budgets, mandatory sustainability goals, and
Smarter AV Through AI: Meeting Rooms and Control Rooms Evolve
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming AV systems in ways that were unimaginable a decade ago. It’s making meetings smoother and decision-making faster. From cameras that
The Top AV Trends to Watch in Europe for 2025
AV Trends in Europe 2025: The Future of Intelligent, Sustainable Solutions Three trends are defining the future of AV in Europe for 2025: artificial intelligence
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
Overcome Hybrid Meeting Challenges with End-to-End Audio
Is Poor Audio Holding Your Hybrid Meetings Back? In today’s fast-paced, hybrid work environment, effective collaboration is crucial. Yet, even with the most advanced collaboration platforms,
Simplify Your Meeting Room Setup with MDEP-Enhanced Solutions
Virtual meetings are more important than ever in today’s hybrid work landscape. But even with powerful platforms like Microsoft Teams, many businesses still face challenges
Elevating Hybrid Meetings: Optimize Your Meeting Spaces with Videobars
In today’s hybrid work landscape, seamless collaboration is key. But let’s face it, virtual meetings can be frustrating. Audio issues, poor video quality, and the
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
Lightware: Simplifying Complexities in the World of AV
In the realm of professional AV and UCC solutions, the quest for more efficient, flexible, and high-quality systems is never-ending. Lightware is at the forefront
Create ‘Front-Row’ Learning Experiences in the Virtual Classroom
Educators often advise students to sit in the front row if they want the best learning experience. This makes it easier for them to see,
5 Pro AV EdTech Solutions That Enable Engagement
Professional audio visual (Pro AV) solutions play a critical role in the higher education industry, helping to create an immersive learning experience for students and
Don’t Miss These Exhibits at the 2024 ISE
ISE 2024 promises to be packed with innovative exhibits and fantastic speakers. With over 1,200 exhibitors and a solid content program, there’s undoubtedly more to
2024 Biggest AV Trends in the European Market
We asked our Global Technology Partners about what they are seeing in the dynamic landscape of Europe’s AV industry. They shared insights into three critical
Choose the Right Mounting Solution for Your LED Video Wall
The key to a successful LED installation is two-fold: choosing the right technologies and mounting them effectively. LED (light emitting diode) displays are gaining in
Navigating Multilingual Events with Advanced AV Technologies
In today’s dynamic business landscape, events have evolved significantly, encompassing a range of formats to engage a diverse audience. One notable trend gaining traction is
Discover Innovative Immersive Audio Solutions for Hospitality Venues
In the world of hospitality, retail, and entertainment, audio plays a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience. The strategic use of high-quality music and
AVaaS: A Flexible and Scalable Solution for Meeting Room Equipment
In today’s fast-paced business environment, IT decision makers face a range of challenges when it comes to managing and maintaining meeting room equipment. From video
Bridging the Gap: Yealink’s AI-Infused Solutions for Hybrid Collaboration
With hybrid work increasing, video conferencing capabilities are the bare minimum required for companies with remote and hybrid employees. Gartner predicts that 51% of knowledge
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
Enhancing Remote Work Efficiency: Innovative AV Technology Solutions
The shift towards a hybrid work model, which enables employees to work from both their homes and the office, has significantly affected the way we
Creating Immersive Shopping Journeys: The Benefits of Pro AV Solutions in Retail
Professional audio visual (Pro AV) solutions have become an integral part of the retail industry as retailers seek to create engaging and immersive shopping experiences
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
The Power of Information in HDMI Technologies
The professional AV industry is in the midst of a convergence of audiovisual systems and internet protocols. A plethora of AV professionals are migrating to
Why an Intelligent CMS Makes for Better Communication
With employees working from anywhere and consumers bouncing from screen to screen, how do you know where to reach them and how to engage them?
Enhancing Public Spaces with AV Technology: Innovative Solutions for Digital Signage, Targeted Messaging, and Assistive Communication
ProAV solutions have become critical for retailers who want to create engaging shopping experiences that keep customers coming back. With targeted and personalized messaging, digital
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?
How to Get Executives Behind Your AV Investment Strategy
As the workplace—and work style preferences—continue to evolve, it is more important than ever for companies in every industry to be flexible and agile. A
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
Order Early to Keep EdTech Projects on Track
Product shortages and supply chain issues are slowing education technology projects everywhere. We asked EdTech manufacturers what you need to know and what you can
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.
Improve Communication with AI Translation and Transcription
As “hybrid” becomes a permanent descriptor for many meetings, classes, and events, it brings with it new communication opportunities and challenges. Hybrid options make it
Get Your Meeting Rooms Ready for the Return of BYOD
BYOD (bring your own device) is not as old as the common cold, but it may be as pervasive. It’s also a lot more useful,
InfoComm Bound? 10 Booths to Put on Your List
There’s nothing like a Vegas InfoComm. The sights, the sounds, the sensory overload! So many innovative and much-needed solutions to see. Here’s a shortlist of
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
Travel is Back. AV Integrations Can Improve the Experience
Travelers are flocking back to airports, highways, and other travel hubs. Integrated audio visual solutions in transportation hubs can provide travelers with the same high
Cracking the Code on Assistive Listening in Education
School administrators have a lot to balance, from maintenance needs to staffing issues to protecting the health and safety of students and staff. They have
Make the Shopping Experience Safe and Fun with AV Technology
The retail sector has been particularly hard hit by Covid restrictions. From curbside pick-up to moving business online, retailers have made major adjustments to create
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
Embrace Hybrid Worship Services with these Must-Have AV Tools
Corporations around the world are adapting to the hybrid workplace. Schools and universities have introduced hyflex classrooms. But what about houses of worship? Has church
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
Emergency Operations Centers Can’t Fail. These Best Practices Help Ensure They Won’t.
Think of the chaos that ensues when a single traffic light goes out. Now imagine if the failure was widespread. Or if it took hours
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
These AV Capabilities Will Keep Your Hybrid Workforce Connected Anywhere
After a year of forced remote work, employers have learned a lot. One of the main takeaways is that employees don’t need to be in
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
PSNI Global Alliance Spotlights Certified Solution Provider: Baker AV
Ever since opening its doors in 1953, Baker Audio Visual has been at the forefront of audio and visual innovation—and a key player in many of
CSP Spotlight: Team Office
Italian integrator Team Office opened its doors in 1992 to respond to a growing need for updated corporate communication technology. And today, as audiovisual and
Mask Muffled Audio? The Right AV Solutions Can Help
Masks are protecting us from serious illness, but they are also wreaking havoc on audio intelligibility in offices and classrooms. And while some mask mandates
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
AV Solutions for Education to Support the Modern Learning Environment
Education environments include a variety of rooms and spaces, each with their own audiovisual needs. These days, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are also supporting
Finding the Right Fit with Unified Communications as a Service
The “as-a-service” model is taking the audio visual industry by storm, and unified communications (UC) is the latest technology to join the as-a-service economy. Think
Deliver Education to Everyone, Everywhere with Kramer
Some students around the country are returning to the classroom, but that doesn’t mean the need for hybrid learning resources is gone. Many school districts
Worried About Video Conferencing Security? The Right Manufacturer Can Help
Video conferencing has been an essential part of doing business for the past year and counting, first when employees around the world were required to
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
Elevate Your Virtual Meeting Experience with Multi-Camera Solutions
When business as usual shut down almost a year ago in the face of the growing COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings quickly became the norm to
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
3 Ways Digital Signage Can Meet the Challenges of Today—and Beyond
Digital signage has long been the go-to way to engage customers and users just about anywhere—from retail stores to government buildings and corporate offices to
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,
Overcome the Audio Challenges of Social Distance with Contactless Communication
Social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t just impacted the way we interact with our friends and family—it has also changed the way
Closer Look: NETGEAR M4250 Series AV Line Switches
When you look at the NETGEAR M4250 Series AV Line Switches, the first thing you’ll notice is that they are designed and built for AV
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
Suffering from Zoom Fatigue? Here’s How to Fix It
The year 2020 introduced a lot of new experiences into everyday life– and a lot of new words and phrases to describe them. For staring
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
Remote Learning? Here’s the Technology You Need to Succeed
As primary and secondary schools and higher education facilities prepare to reopen this fall only one thing is for certain: in an ongoing global pandemic,
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
Trying to Launch a Blended Learning Environment? AV Technology Can Help
Among all the questions and concerns surrounding the reopening of schools during a global pandemic, the health and safety of students, teachers, and staff is
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
CSP Spotlight: Candeo Vision
At first—or second— glance, it might seem like motor racing and audiovisual integration have nothing in common. But for UK-based AV integrator Candeo Vision, the
Hybrid Work Models are the Future. Here’s How to Prepare for Them
As employees get back to work around the world, things are anything but business as usual. Companies and organizations in every sector, including corporate, education,
CSP Spotlight: Astro Serve
For Japanese audiovisual integrator, Astro Serve, the job isn’t just about providing AV products and solutions. It’s also about putting a smile on every customers’
Get the Most Out of Virtual Meetings with the Right AV Solutions
Across industries and around the world, virtual meetings have gone from occasional to essential. Nearly a quarter of employees work remotely from home. And most
CSP Spotlight: BIS|Econocom
When it comes to audiovisual and IT solutions, BIS|Econocom practices what they preach. The company’s five offices, located throughout the Netherlands and Belgium, all feature
What is Sound Masking and Why Do You Need it?
The modern, open workplace has a lot of advantages, including increased collaboration and a sense of community among co-workers. But there are some downsides, too.
CSP Spotlight: SLX
The team at Poland-based audiovisual integrator SLX feels like a family, and that’s because many team members have been working together for decades. Before opening
CSP Spotlight: Resurgent
Resurgent has been a member of the PSNI Global Alliance since 2017, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. With a dedicated team of over 80 employees,
CSP Spotlight: SKS Technologies
If the real test of success is whether or not you can repeat it, then Australian integrator SKS Technologies (a subsidiary of Enevis Ltd.) is
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.
CSP Spotlight: Newtech Solutions Multimedia
Susana Alvarez is no stranger to digital transformation. Her grandfather installed the first international satellite antenna in Argentina and, in 1989, she and her father
How to Manage Digital Signage Devices in the Cloud—and Why You Should be Doing it
The whole world is going remote. From working at home to drive-by graduations to remote learning and weddings over Zoom just about everyone has had
CSP Spotlight: Neurilink
Boise, Idaho-based audiovisual integrator Neurilink has one simple mission: to be the top customer choice AV partner in the Northwest. And they are working hard
5 Ways to Improve the AV Experience for Cloud-Based Conferencing
There is a lot to love about cloud-based video conferencing solutions. They are easy to use and manage, and they make it simple for remote
CSP Spotlight: 3P Technologies
For Italian audiovisual integrator 3P Technologies, the AV industry isn’t just about the latest technology. It’s about using the latest technology to create tailored solutions
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.
CSP Spotlight: DataVision
While 2020 has hit some bumps for just about everyone in every part of the world, German audiovisual integrator DataVision started the new year with
CSP Spotlight: iVideo Technologies
When Cleveland, Ohio-based iVideo Technologies opened for business in 1968, light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, were the most advanced technology in the audiovisual industry. Created in
CSP Spotlight: Display Systems AS
As a member of the PSNI Global Alliance for less than a year, Display Systems AS considers itself a rookie among its PSNI peers. But
Remote Work is Here to Stay—Are You Ready?
The global COVID-19 pandemic has turned just about everyone into a remote worker, relying on video collaboration for at least some of the time. According
CSP Spotlight: PAVE System Pte Ltd
In 1998, Leonardo Dicaprio became a worldwide phenomenon thanks to the movie Titanic, Larry Page and Sergey Brin became the most famous tech pros in
How to Enable Remote Work—Now
In normal times, moving to a work-from-home model is no small feat. But in this new reality, it can feel like you’re Sisyphus pushing his
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
CSP Spotlight: Data Projections
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and any big thing needs a strong foundation. For PSNI member Data Projections, which operates offices in Austin,
CSP Spotlight: Avidex
Following the common thought that two heads are better than one, in 2003, the owners of Proline Audio Visual and Electronic Image Systems combined their
CSP Spotlight: KMC
When Erwin Kloesch, a 20-year veteran in the audiovisual integration industry, decided to strike out on his own in 2009, he wanted to give his
CSP Spotlight: HB Communications
The driving force behind any organization is communication. And the driving force behind Connecticut-based PSNI member HB Communications is to provide the visual communication tools
What is Cellular Amplification and Why Do You Need It?
With more than 60 percent of people using mobile devices regularly, reliable cellular service is something we have come to expect—and need. But just because
CSP Spotlight: Totsu Sangyo
Ever since opening their doors in 1958 as a Sony distributor, Tokyo-based audiovisual integrator Totsu Sangyo (also simply known as Totsu) has been focused on
CSP Spotlight: Vichai Trading 1983
In the 1950s, Vichai Trading became the first company to import a radio into Thailand, and the company has been on the cutting edge ever
CSP Spotlight: Grupo ACT
The audiovisual integration industry is booming in Latin and South America, and PSNI member Grupo ACT is helping lead the charge. Since opening its doors
CSP Spotlight: Jushin AVT
For more than 20 years, South Korea-based Jushin AVT has provided outstanding audiovisual integration services for a variety of spaces, including meeting rooms, conference rooms,
CSP Spotlight: Dacoms
When it comes to professional audiovisual system integration, Taiwanese company Dacoms goes wherever the people are. The company, founded in 1985, has installed AV equipment,
CSP Spotlight: Snelling Business Systems
It was back in 1954, the early days of television and radio broadcasts in the United Kingdom, when Roy Snelling spotted a big opportunity as
CSP Spotlight: Artcoustix
If you’re looking for the best beaches in Mexico, you might head to Tulum. If it’s the best Mayan ruins you’re after, then Chichen Itza
CSP Spotlight: Grupo Covix
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, McDonald’s introduced the McNugget, and mainframe computers were the latest and greatest technology on
CSP Spotlight: Ditec
At Ditec Comunicaciones, an audiovisual integrator with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain, every day is yes day. Or rather, “Si!” day. Whether it’s installing
CSP Spotlight: Backman Vidcom
After 11 years living and working in Bermuda, Tom Murray and Laurie MacKeigan were ready to head home to Canada to raise their two children.
CSP Spotlight: Cory’s Audio Visual
Some say business and family don’t mix, but for Oklahoma City-based Cory’s Audio Visual, the exact opposite is true. Founded in 1953 as Cory’s Motion
Simplify Conference Room Audio with Certified Solutions
Experts expect the unified communications (UC) industry to continue growing for years to come. As communications and collaboration technologies have become more accessible, users have
CSP Spotlight: Level 3 Audiovisual
Grunge bands aren’t the only things that get their start in garages—sometimes audiovisual integration firms do, too. Such was the case for Level 3 Audiovisual,
CSP Spotlight: ClarkPowell
North Carolina is home to a lot of things worth bragging about. You can visit the beach and the mountains on the same trip. You
CSP Spotlight: Involve
From their roots renting fax machines in the 1980s to installing large scale digital signage and interactive collaboration solutions today, United Kingdom-based Involve has always
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,
CSP Spotlight: Tierney
Tierney Brothers, Inc., an award-winning provider of interactive technology solutions, is committed to creating communications environments that help people be productive anytime, anywhere. That includes
CSP Spotlight: Granteq
Granteq has been a member of the PSNI Global Alliance since June of 2017, headquartered in Dubai. With a focus on innovation, Granteq aims to
CSP Spotlight: Spinitar
Like so many good things, Spinitar—a leading audiovisual system design and integration firm—was born over a round of golf. But the company’s story starts many
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
5 Ways to bring digital signage into the future
There was a time when compelling digital signage in the lobby of a business, near the cash register at a store, or behind the counter
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
Engage Patients with Streaming Content
Even a short wait at a doctor’s office can seem like an eternity and, according to a recent study by Vitals, as wait time increases
The Robots Are Coming: AI in Healthcare
Hospital gowns have changed little over the years, but a lot of other things about hospitals have—like patients who don’t care about the back of
Using Technology to Ease the Global Health Care Shortage
The world has a shortage of healthcare workers right now but by 2030, that shortfall could reach 15 million. Technology will play a big role
Here’s How Higher Ed Can Make the Most of Cloud Video
You may have heard that the use of cloud-based video is on the rise in the business world, but universities and colleges are also taking
When Should You Hire an AudioVisual Specialist?
There’s value to a can-do attitude, but some tasks steal your time and energy from your actual job responsibilities.
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,
Best Practices to Update Classroom Tech on a Tight Budget
At a time when institutions of higher education want to show they have a competitive edge, technology is an essential differentiator. Solutions like interactive displays,
AV Forecast Calls For Cloud Collaboration
“The cloud” is a familiar part of our everyday tech jargon—plenty of people have photos, PC backups and important documents stored on the cloud, making
7 Technology Solutions to Enhance the Guest Experience
Going to a hotel should be a treat, an escape from everyday life into luxury. As technology makes our homes more efficient, comfortable and connected,
Web Conferencing vs. Webcasting: Which Is Better For You?
In the modern collaborative era, just about everyone is familiar with web conferencing. Using your phone and content sharing software on your computer, you can
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
5 Reasons to Skip Walmart When Buying Displays
When you need a display for your workplace, it may seem like a quick trip to Walmart or Best Buy can save your team time
Choose the Right Technology To Avoid Downsides to Collaboration
How to Avoid the Downside of Collaboration Collaboration is one of the hottest business buzzwords there is. From open floor plans to video conferencing to
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?
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