In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the integration of IT with AV solutions has become a pivotal trend, shaping the core of mission-critical enterprise operations. This shift is apparent in the emergence of dedicated AV teams within IT integration firms and also in the strategic acquisition or partnership initiatives with specialized AV firms. The synergy between IT and AV is not just a collaboration; it’s a transformation that has redefined the way businesses operate and communicate. Security Operations Centers (SOC) and Beyond As businesses focus on business continuity and situatio ..read more

Barco, the global provider of meeting room technology, has formally entered into an agreement with Microsoft around Teams devices. As a first outcome of the agreement, Barco will enable ClickShare devices to provide data that will be available through Microsoft’s Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, and through tPro Portal to offer IT managers insights into room and device utilization. Research by Frost & Sullivan reports there is greater adoption of meeting insights and analytics tools to gain a better understanding of space utilization, performance, and engagement, with 76% of the decision ..read more

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a public, doctoral research and educational institution that’s home to about 9,000 students and more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs, many of which are nationally recognized. UNC’s digital signage system was outdated and difficult to use. Some tasks required up to 24 steps to complete, discouraging users from creating even the simplest messages. What’s more, the system often required USB drives to load content onto signs. The College of Business was the primary user of this legacy system since the complexity deterred other colleges from ..read more

With the help global digital enablement provider, AVI-SPL, ReliaQuest, a global cybersecurity company, elevated its user experience with Pro BRAVIA displays from Sony. ReliaQuest makes security possible through its GreyMatter security operations platform, with locations in Tampa, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, as well as Dublin, London and Pune, India. With new company spaces being created, ReliaQuest decided to obtain new technology and equipment. “At ReliaQuest, our mission is to make security possible, therefore, it’s critical that we have access to the latest technology,” says Regina Marrow, R ..read more

ViewSonic Corp., the Calif.-based global provider of visual solutions, has partnered with Crestron Electronics Inc. to elevate integration convenience across device management. Crestron, is, of course, a global provider of workplace collaboration technology.  Following the certification of ViewSonic’s ViewBoard IFP62 series of interactive displays and CDE30 series of presentation displays on the Crestron Connected technology platform, the partnership will provide a more accessible and simplified approach to audiovisual technology for onsite and offsite work, says the ViewSonic. “In t ..read more

Jabra, global provider of wireless sound and hybrid-work solutions, announced Jabra+ for Admins, a cloud-based API-first software platform for remote monitoring and management of meeting rooms and devices. Per a statement, Jabra+ for Admins offers a seamless experience from start to finish, allowing users to manage their communication devices with ease. As a result, it helps save time on administration and troubleshooting. IT administrators will have visibility and control over settings, firmware and insights from one unified software platform. Moreover, they can check in for real-time status ..read more

VuWall, provider of videowall control systems and unified visualization solutions, provided the SIMOS control center for security and mobility in Stuttgart, Germany with a new videowall control system. The VuWall system, installed by Mevis.tv and specified by consultant Erben Engineering GmbH, comprises 12 VuScape controllers, two VuStream E240 encoders and one VuWall Application Server. Additionally, according to the company, the TRx centralized videowall management platform manages all of the components in the system. “There are many parts and pieces to deploying a videowall system for a pro ..read more

Sony Electronics, the Paramus, N.J.-based, provider of projector and display technology, is providing a free firmware update that supports 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio. Sony says the update is set to transform the way content is viewed in business meetings and collaboration sessions. The enhancement will be available for Sony’s existing line-up of mid-range, interchangeable lens projectors and ultra-compact, fixed lens projector series. 21:9 Aspect Ratio Sony says the 21:9 Ultrawide Full HD aspect ratio at 2,560 x 1,080 input signal support opens doors to a new dimension of visual engagement ..read more

Technology can sometimes get in the way. Which are the most recognizable (and frustrating) issues meeting hosts and participants encounter in rooms equipped with in-room systems? There are ways to improve the user experience in a fixed room. Curious? Recent technological improvements have made hybrid meetings more effective. With the Bring Your Own Meeting concept, running video meetings from your own laptop in the meeting room, is only one click away. BYOM puts the user at the heart of the collaboration experience. However, other collaboration solutions put the meeting room and the tec ..read more

Editor’s Note: Another version of this article originally appeared on our sister-site Commercial Integrator on October 17, 2023. It has since been updated for My TechDecisions’ audience. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a mainstay in our everyday lives. Whether it be text-to-image generators like DALL-E or language processing tools like ChatGPT, sophisticated AI tools are revolutionizing the way we work. That’s especially true in the hybrid workplace, where organizations are searching for new ways to bridge the gap between distributed employees. Given this challenge, it’s no wo ..read more