Determining the Right Level of Security With unsecure practices proving costly to organizations, new locking systems, such as those from Assa Abloy, are getting a hard look. Using the latest locks in with tight security procedures is key to a successful plan.
Perceived vs Real Obstacles to Videoconferencing Whether it’s cost worries, security concerns or interoperability woes, videoconferencing has taken giant leaps forward in addressing these issues.
Maximizing ROI in Efficiency Upgrades Energy efficiency across all systems of a network, a facility or even a city can save big bucks. The key to measuring the return on investment ahead of time is to do a thorough energy audit and get a comprehensive evaluation of what upgrades can be done and what they will save you based on your baselines from that energy audit.
All-in-One Digital Solutions for Tech Managers Crestron’s DMPS-300-C and AMX’s Enova DVX All-In-One Presentation Switcher are great examples of managing your entry into the digital world without overspending.
Get Smart about Real-time Building Management Products exist that let you monitor and schedule everything from lighting to HVAC to A/V. Using them can lead to actual savings in building management costs. Learn more about them.
Why Acoustics Can Often Bedevil the House of Worship Sector Kenric VanWyk of acoustical engineering firm Acoustics By Design discusses some of the issues facing houses of worship today. He describes how to solve acoustical issues easily.
Using Ancillary Delay Speakers — Part 2 of 2 Use ancillary delay speakers to make sure the audience pays attention to the stage, while at the same time reaching all points of a room with intelligible sound.
Using Ancillary Delay Speakers — Part 1 of 2 Using ancillary delay speakers can address the use of sound in odd-shaped rooms and those with balconies.
Creating a Videoconferencing Culture Creating a videoconferencing culture starts with your employees and how they might use it. If the tools are beneficial and the training is adequate, you may see a communication revolution.
Getting A/V and Control Technology Buy-In New A/V and control technology comes at a cost and sometimes it falls to you to convince the executives they need to invest. Here are some suggestions for how to do that.
Mobile Interaction with Digital Signage The convergence of digital signage and mobile phones is taking off thanks to the use of QR Codes and SMS, or texting.
7 Tips for Planning Your Multisite Church The megachurch trend has revealed a new direction: the multi-site worship facility concept. The idea of building several smaller satellite campuses that still have the technological and other resources of a large church but that help project the church on a local and even regional basis has been found to increase membership and attendance and foster a greater sense of community. It also represents another corner that houses of worship AV and IT managers have to employ as they adapt AV technology for their needs.
How to Keep Equipment Cool Equipment racks need care, too. Here's what you need to know.
Stereo, Mono and LCR in Sound Reinforcement Learn the advantages and dilemmas of choosing the right system. Which is the right choice? Stereo or mono? This article explains.
A Fall Harvest of Standards and Protocols Light, sound, heat, video and other systems all speak their own language. Here’s a guide to help your own communication with your systems integrator.