Finding New Ideas From Diverse Perspectives
Steve Greenblatt expounds on the long-term value of entertaining diverse viewpoints and challenging one’s habits and biases.
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Byte-Sized Lesson: How Layers Affect Protocols
Dr. Phil Hippensteel explains how the layered model of communications can guide a better understanding of network protocols.
Building Successful Relationships With Integrators
When big AV projects arise that require the help of an integrator, what qualities should you look for in a technology partner?
Training Employees for Successful AV Careers
While we may focus our attention on the challenge of attracting young people to the industry, providing effective training that brings newcomers up to speed quickly and efficiently is just as important.
Choosing the Right Interactive Display for Classrooms
In the majority of K-12 schools, instruction is moving away from a teacher-centric approach, and schools are demanding interactive technology that can keep up with the shift to more active learning.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Variations in IP Connectivity
To assess how well an IP video connection is working, it's important to consider the role of the users' method of accessing the network.
Equipping the Future of Education
The last decades have brought about a tremendous leap in pedagogical technology, enabling students to touch, connect with, and immerse themselves in their lessons.
12 Tips to Consider When Deploying Networked Audio
The following are some tips to consider when planning, testing, and executing on networked audio deployments.
Byte-Sized Lesson: How Ethernet Audio Impacts IP Networks
The decision to use Ethernet as a method of transporting audio is well established at this time. However, little discussion has been given to the way audio can impact the IT network.
Flying Forward With Future Tech
It might seem like we're living in a futuristic world today, but the technological developments of the coming years just might make life in 2019 feel like flying blind.
Byte-Sized Lesson: IP-Related Timing
When networks are used to deliver multimedia, timing becomes an issue. This lesson covers the technical mechanisms behind IP-related timing, as well as some of the many ways of managing it.
Bolstering Your Organization With AV Specialists
As end-user organizations continue to evolve and develop in-house AV teams, significant benefit can be found in looking to AV specialists to fill in the gaps and supplement their services.
Byte-Sized Lesson: The Importance of Internet RFCs
Internet RFCs (Requests for Comments) are one of the most significant influences on the conduct of the internet—and understanding their importance could hasten the integration of IT and AV.
Seeing History: Broadcasting Live From the Moon
The world watched live as Neil Armstrong took mankind's first steps on another world. As an AV nerd, you might stop to wonder: how were they able to do that?
Custom Control: A Tech Manager's Best Friend
When planned and implemented effectively, custom-programmed systems can be one of the greatest assets to technology managers.
