As cloud technology drives the digital workplace, IT decision-makers need to prioritise security to ensure that business operations are secure, and systems deliver the best outcomes for employee experiences and effective enterprise communications. A StarLeaf report commissioned in January 2019 surveyed 500 IT decision-makers and Line-of-Business Leaders from enterprises from…
Higher Education is in the midst of a major transition in the method and practice of teaching, with the interaction between academic staff, students and the learning environment being reinvented. “We’re experiencing a shift in approach to pedagogies in our classrooms that requires a technology response,” explains Marcus Saunders, head…
GARY KEENE, Audio visual manager, Google “One of the ways in which we’re able to run a large AV estate with such a small team is by offering our customers a standardised experience. We work very closely with construction teams, architects and designers so that when they join the process of…
Everyone likes flexibility – the freedom to change things to their preference or purpose. The world of audiovisual technology brings countless examples of applications set up to work perfectly in line with user requirements, whether these are for switchable sources or the ability to share and collaborate with colleagues. For…
With technology transforming at its current pace, retailers and franchisees need to make an effort to keep up. In order to ensure that they have the most up-to-date digital signage network in place that offers the best in technology, content and features, they need to ideally replace the network every…
Many AV buyers may see certifications such as ISO 27001 as promotional mechanisms that vendors use for marketing. However, any AV buyer questioning their relevance should take another look at the accreditation and what it means in today’s business context. With organisations increasingly impacted by stringent data compliance regulations, enterprises…
Sanj Surati, digital atelier and founder, Tiger Heart “Many are hot currently. Augmented Reality (AR) – the overlay of visual media over the view of a user’s sightline using a portable AV device like a smartphone or a headset. Virtual Reality (VR) – the immersion of a full virtual world…
In our connected world, where IoT meets AV and 4K content and the continual birth of entire new products and services is an on-going reality, readiness is a must and “new generation” installation challenges arise. While HDBaseT is the most flexible and all-inclusive technology available today providing advanced solutions for…
Alexa, Google Home, Cortana... artificial intelligence-powered, voice-controlled assistants have become popular home gadgets and their adoption is growing rapidly. Manufacturers are equally keen to show their workplace prowess, with Microsoft's Cortana deeply integrated with Microsoft Office, while Amazon's Alexa for Business offers numerous time-savers. Add a smart speaker to a…
The elephant in all fifteen halls of the biggest-ever ISE in Amsterdam was hardware reliability. Cloud-based tools now make it possible for network administrators to manage vast signage networks with thousands of end points spread across a large geographic area. Cloud-based tools with remote provisioning and management greatly simplify oversight…
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