Control and automation technology in homes isn't really a new phenomenon, but we are seeing a whole lot of new innovations and innovators in this space. Some of the technologies and products seem simple and yet elegant (like Nest) with instant benefits, while there are others (like Tesla's recent PowerPack announcement) that seem positively revolutionary.
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As businesses continue to expand video collaboration access through the organization, they are looking for ways to integrate Microsoft Lync into their infrastructure to provide wider access while keeping costs in check.
We also believe that this is an excellent idea not just for the individual but also for small meeting and huddle rooms. But the…
The world of professional-grade microphones and audio can be pretty confusing, and picking the right microphone for different design situations can have a significant impact on both the performance of a room's audio system and costs.
In this video from Biamp, we see a description of the different types of microphones that can be used in…
Telepresence rooms have received a lot of press over the last few years because of the degree to which they are able to create an “in-the-same-room” sort of environment for video. It’s literally so good, that it’s unreal.
But the adoption of telepresence in India has been limited because both set-up and operational costs are higher…
Most global organizations (both Indian and multinational) create special meetings where their senior executives can meet and confer. Given the importance of these interactions and their impact on the organization, technologies that enable crystal clear audio and video communication are a pre-requisite in these rooms. Most executive briefing centers are built to accommodate about 10…
While the modern corporate environment features many different kinds of spaces for meetings of different kinds – boardrooms, video conference rooms, huddle rooms, even auditoriums – there are still special situations which demand a certain amount of flexibility. Multi-purpose rooms are quickly becoming a feature of most corporate environments because of their ability to quickly…
Calculating the benefits of lighting and energy management solutions in a commercial context poses a challenge to many workspace designers and the business that build them. The fundamental reason for this is the fact that the technology is more or less invisible or inconspicuous and therefore barely noticed at all. Businesses have also not traditionally…
This guide from Radio Shack describes the different types of audio and video cables that are commonly used in AV installations. Clicking on the images of the cables (on the page on the RadioShack site) provides a lot of information about the proper use of different types of cables via FAQs.
NOTE: Some of the information…
This insightful post from Slideshare provides many useful nuggets for presenters, including ideas for how they can better engage audiences for more effective presentations. It uses neuroscience as a tool to evaluate how audiences respond to what we say to them and conclude that the best way to engage with your audience is to "tell…
Distance learning rooms represent a unique kind of challenge compared to more conventional video conferencing rooms, partly because of the size of the rooms involved and partly because of the nature of interactions in a learning environment. Getting the design right in these environments is the key to natural interactions that allow faculty to utilize…
As the environment in most corporate offices continues to evolve, organizations are realizing the value of using the cafeterias as a place for communication with employees and also for use as a multi-purpose space for activities that require a large number of people to get together.
These spaces are now routinely transformed into “digital cafeterias” which…
Unified communications is an increasingly important consideration for businesses who look toward it as a platform for improving productivity and responsiveness while reducing costs - no matter what their size or nature of business is.
In this whitepaper titled "Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions", Cisco talks about some of the key considerations that you should keep in…