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AV Digest | Emerging AV Trends For Businesses In 2021

2021 will be the year of adaptability, after 2020 created a seismic shift in the global economy and the way businesses operate. The world changed drastically in 2020 for many companies and organizations alike with the spread of COVID-19. While many businesses had to cancel or change their modus operandi – especially those pertaining to live events, hospitality, and tourism – those in the AV industry had to suddenly pivot and figure out ways to adapt to the sudden shift in the professional and personal landscape. As it does, the AV industry used innovation to provide safer ways to implement […]
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AV Digest | Evolving to a Touchless Workplace

Only a few short months ago, the term ‘Touchless AV’ was most commonly associated with convenience, comfort, and luxury. Automation and touchless control of lighting, motorized shades, televisions, microphones, and cameras, by merely entering a room or speaking a command with one’s voice was not a necessity or requirement in most office environments. Few had health and safety measures at the forefront of priorities, as is now the case. Today, due to the impact COVID-19 has had globally, high-traffic offices, meeting space environments, and common areas are significant concerns for businesses, both small and large. The relatively uncertain nature of […]
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AV Digest | How Video Conferencing Solutions Are Helping Flatten the Curve

Flattening the curve, sometimes referred to as ‘planking the curve’, refers to community isolation measures that keep the daily numbers of virus and disease cases at a manageable level for medical providers and their healthcare practitioners. We are currently in the midst of an unprecedented crisis on a global scale as a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The current climate is not just a short term crisis but rather an ongoing challenge to protect our economy and health. “Flatten the Curve” is a saying most of us have heard over and over and over again as of late, and […]
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AV Digest | Wireless Conferencing – The ‘Bring Your Own Meeting’ Solution

The ways in which we connect and communicate are rapidly being transformed and adapted to accommodate our digitized workplace lifestyles. This is reflected in modern offices and streamlined productivity and collaboration is at the heart of it. It’s no secret that Wireless Presentation Systems have been a major game changer when it comes to connecting, collaborating and increasing productivity in the workplace. The ability to share content from any laptop, phone or tablet to a projector or TV without the need for any wires is both convenient and beneficial. Wireless Conferencing improves and innovates on this technology, allowing team members […]
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AV Digest | Network Audio – The Future of Audio Systems

WHAT IS NETWORK AUDIO? Network Audio, also known as “Audio over IP” is, put simply, audio over an internet protocol or ethernet cable. These systems are bridged and connected by a standard internet network and are able to communicate with each other and the outside world (streaming services, etc.) by means of a network switch or router. Network audio systems are entirely scalable ​and being used in a variety of applications to improve security, make live and scheduled announcements, and to increase overall ambiance and customer experience. Audio networking is conducive to a wide series of scenarios and applications, including […]
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AV Digest | Logitech Tap – Video Conferencing Made Easy

Video conferencing can be a complex and difficult road to navigate for many businesses. From lengthy set-up times, connectivity issues, microphone problems to contrasting technological literacy within the organization. The expansive and growing options relating to software can also be a challenge for many to make sense of, as well. The ability to communicate cohesively through video conferencing is often a lot more challenging than it should be for many organizations. Time wastage is highly prominent in this area, and as we all know, time is money. Our partners at Logitech saw these issues and worked towards creating a solution […]
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AV Digest | Top 6 Audio Visual Trends in Canada

With a wide and diversified array of professional audio visual solutions available on the market today, it can be challenging to determine what is best for you and your business needs. An important consideration in decision making typically involves a review of current technology trends and habits of other organizations and their workflows. Trends are important study as they inform the market as to what will best support their users needs, while paving a new path towards innovation and sustainability. Consider the automotive industry, the growing interest in Tesla and their electric vehicles. There are reasons justified why a large […]
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AV Digest | Zoom Rooms – What’s The Hype?

Zoom Rooms have changed the way that we communicate, collaborate, learn, and educate. In the recent past, businesses have been forced to utilize expensive, cumbersome, proprietary, video conferencing hardware systems to conduct very limited point to point means between offices. These systems were so limited in nature that it was an impossibility to even connect with remote participants who had not invested in identical hardware solutions on their premises. Companies like Cisco, Polycom, and Lifesize, who for years dominated the marketplace, are now faced with a new challenger. This rival contender has surpassed what was once believed to be impossible […]
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AV Digest | Tackling Speech Privacy & Room Acoustics

Solving Audio Challenges in the Modern Workspace Corporate boardrooms. Modern Offices. Hospitality venues. What do they have in common? They are now incorporating hard surfaces, glass and other reflective properties that can make audio a severe challenge. Designing these rooms is often the priority. Before taking into consideration one of the main purposes of the room, communication. The repercussions are innumerable. Leading to low productivity, focus and concentration issues, employee frustration and over stimulus. Better room acoustics leads to increased employee experience and organizational return on investment. Period. Alas, there are solutions available that address these problems. Throughout this blog […]
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AV Digest | Audio – The True Importance

There is a critical disregard for the importance of audio in the modern corporate world. For instance, maybe it’s the attitude of ‘good enough’. It could be the underwhelming pre-packaged earbuds that are included with just about every mobile device these days. Which we simply accept. Maybe our minds have been corrupted by all the big, powerful display manufacturers. Could it be, just maybe, the lack of glory that is associated with the word, ‘audio’? What is the importance of audio? The WOW factor I think it’s an unhealthy combination of the above. Let me explain. Everyone loves visuals. Whether […]
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