When a company decides they are ready to take action in either establishing or upgrading technology, or even improving the existing infrastructure of an audiovisual system, it can make for a much smoother process if they understand the steps an AV integrator goes through, the questions they ask, and why they do what they do. To assist companies that are planning to partner with an AV integrator, we have taken some of the most common scenarios and questions that come up on an almost daily basis and are sharing them now with you. This behind the scenes view of the process from the integrator’s p ..read more

One of the biggest challenges facing corporate technology consumers today is how to acquire technology in the most economically sound way possible. While a school, corporation, or government entity will want to upgrade some of their current technology but not have enough capital or approved capital to make the exorbitant purchase, it still may be possible if they pay monthly for the use of these devices via a service agreement with a reputable AV integrator. This could even allow the client to use more advanced technology than they would have been able to afford otherwise. Most clients tend t ..read more

Cameras are an integral part of the corporate and education technology experience in today’s world. While this is something most of us can agree on, the challenge becomes what type of camera and set up is best for each unique space’s technology needs? To make the most of camera views, microphone reach, and production capabilities, one of the smartest things a client can do to enhance the experience is work with a professional integrator. What Types of Cameras Are Used Today for Audiovisual? Decades ago, most people considered camera usage for audiovisual to be primarily camcorders, which event ..read more

It’s the season for scaring, so what better time to share some spooky AV integration stories from the field. There’s no ghosts or ghouls involved, but if tangled cable runs, tight crawl spaces and bailing wire-secured projectors are your idea of a frightening time, look no further!   A Giant Spider’s Web or a Tangled Mess of Cables? Sometimes it’s Hard to Tell The Difference   It’s one of the most common spooky sights that AV professionals see out in the field – a gordian knot of cables that even a family of rats wouldn’t nest in (more on rat-related mishaps later). Proper cable ..read more

Particularly in recent years, education technology has become an integral part of learning for students. Although some campuses adopted modern technology during the height of the pandemic mainly to facilitate virtual or remote education, the result is that it has enabled most schools today to have access to technology for use inside the classroom as students return to in-person learning. The Biggest Technology Struggle for Schools Returning to In-Person Education After Virtual Learning The goal of incorporating technology in the classroom should be to help teachers better educate students to h ..read more

Learning is the focus of education, but how we all learn can be very different, and that is not a bad thing. One of our favorite professional resources for this topic is Dr. Lance Ford, who has a lengthy history in education, specifically in finding technology solutions that are valuable to the classroom. In addition to being a teacher for about twenty-nine years, Dr. Ford also acts as a ZoomRoom Educator, in which he works with educators who are exploring the Zoom platform or need assistance in tying it into the classroom to help students learn. More importantly, Dr. Ford is excited about the ..read more

Due to the recent pandemic, more people and corporations than ever are a part of the hybrid environment. This dynamic allows people to connect, collaborate, and communicate regardless of their location or geography and feel like they are in the same room with others. With the right hardware and software in place from an AV integrator, it enables employees to join a video call from a boardroom, the home office, a coffee shop, or wherever work takes them. While the benefits of a hybrid work environment are more readily apparent, how to achieve success in this area can be confusing for those unf ..read more

Audiovisual systems are stealing the spotlight in today’s emerging technology, making the million-dollar question, “What are the major components of an AV system?” Many posts or podcasts on this topic often focus on how an audiovisual system should and can function on a day-to-day basis for various clients’ needs, but this post is geared to focus more on the AV system itself, the various components it encompasses, and their importance. Seemless AV Integration: Real-World Examples Before we jump into breaking down the major components of an AV system, it can be helpful to think back to a memo ..read more

Intelligent Cameras Cameras have long since been a part of the boardroom and classroom spaces in our community, but not in the same capacity as today’s intelligent cameras. Innovation has happened at almost a light-speed pace, changing the technology for cameras drastically from what it was as little as ten years ago. The goal for using an intelligent camera in these spaces today is to create a more authentic experience for both the person in the room with the camera, as well as the person on the other end. What Is an Intelligent Camera System? On the most basic level, the goal of an in ..read more

With the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, schools were forced to pivot almost overnight to adapt to virtual and hybrid learning. However, the technology lessons learned during this formative time are now helping schools adapt to hybrid education going forward to the 2021-2022 year and beyond. What might not have originally been on a district’s radar for three years down the road is now something they are trying to proactively plan for as far as five to ten years in the future, and they will be better for it. Strategies Used for Starting the 2021-2022 School Year With the pandemic still ..read more