Mike Brandes
Latest articles by Mike Brandes

What's New With Plug 'n' Play Conferencing
By Mike Brandes published
In case you’ve been living under a rock, computer-based videoconferencing is quickly on its way to overtaking traditional appliance-based telepresence solutions.

Emerging Prospects at Enterprise Connect
By Mike Brandes published
Historically, Enterprise Connect (previously Voice Con) was a telecommunications, data, and eventually videoconferencing show primarily for the IT channel, but that has shifted.

4K: Are We There Yet?
By Mike Brandes published
Over the past few years, 4K/UHD has dominated the conversation and represented the edge of innovation for video switching and distribution manufacturers.
Microsoft's Surface Flub
By Mike Brandes published
Microsoft has a long way to go to even dip its toe in the pro AV marketplace.
The Shrinking World of AV
By Mike Brandes published
It used to be that audiovisual solutions were sold mostly into large spaces.Those days are quickly drawing to a close.
The Shrinking World of AV
By Mike Brandes published
It used to be that audiovisual solutions were sold mostly into large spaces.Those days are quickly drawing to a close.
The Shrinking World of AV
By Mike Brandes published
It used to be that audiovisual solutions were sold mostly into large spaces, like classrooms, training centers, and executive boardrooms. Those days are quickly drawing to a close.
InfoComm Day 1
By Mike Brandes published
The more things change, the more the important things stay the same.
InfoComm Themes: Evolution or Revolution?
By Mike Brandes published
Every year there seems to be a new grand and pervasive theme, which also tends to be the theme for several years thereafter.
Four Tips to Get the Most from InfoComm
By Mike Brandes published
Here are a few things, from my point of view, that can help you maximize your time at InfoComm and maximize the return on investment of your trip.
3 Ways to Rethink Support and Service as Sales
By Mike Brandes published
Invest in your people in support to maximize your sales. It’s not revolutionary, but it is important. Here are some low-cost ways to bolster sales through support.
On Company Growth: "But We've Never Done It That Way"
By Mike Brandes published
A company committed to growing cannot rely on the motto “but we’ve always done it that way.” Those just might be the seven most dangerous words an organization can utter.

Small But Significant: Are Huddle Rooms the Right Fit?
By Mike Brandes published
Over the past few years colleges, universities and corporations have adopted a more agile approach to meetings and working in groups.

All Eyes on 4K: A Special Report for Tech Managers
By Mike Brandes published
I remember the first time I saw a 4K display; I stood, mouth ajar, as I stared for what seemed like hours at stunning images on incredibly beautiful flat-panel displays.
3 Audiovisual Products for Collaboration and Flipped Classrooms
By Mike Brandes published
Here afew of the best products for real-world implementation of audiovisual solutions in the classroom.
3 Audiovisual Products for Collaboration and Flipped Classrooms
By Mike Brandes published
Find out why Crestron, AMX, and Extron made Mike Brandes’ cut as the best products for real-world implementation of audiovisual solutions in the classroom.
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