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Cornhuskers Coverage Conversion

HuskerVision, the in-house production department for University of Nebraska Athletics, has been working in phases to streamline its operations since 2023. Most recently, it deployed an IP-based ST 2110 video infrastructure and opened a centralized production facility to connect three co-located control rooms to multiple venues on campus. Also in this issue, learn how Bally's Baton Rouge is using AVoIP to unify video distribution, audio control, and digital signage.

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Industry experts from Atlona, DVIGear, Just Add Power, and Matrox Video consider some of the challenges associated with adopting an AVoIP workflow.

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A Centralized Approach

Real-time crime centers (RTCCs) are streamlining police surveillance for faster response times. These centralized operations hubs, now serving communities ranging from large metropolitan areas to small municipalities, are redefining how police departments manage information, coordinate resources, and respond to unfolding events.

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Industry experts from Absen, Adder, Datapath, Haivision, Matrox Video, Panasonic, Planar, RGB Spectrum, and VuWall | G&D discuss the most important Pro AV elements for equipping command and control rooms.

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Course Correction

The “good enough” standard for technology in higher education classrooms has evolved. Amid enrollment pressures, shifting expectations, and more, institutions are rethinking how to approach AV upgrades and installations. Pain points like hybrid learning, sound reinforcement, user interfaces, and training are all integral parts of today’s modern classrooms.

At Issue

Industry experts from Absen, Ampetronic | Listen Technologies, Atlona, Sennheiser, Sharp, and WyreStorm Technologies discuss the formula for incorporating the “right” amount of Pro AV technology in today’s classrooms.

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A Combination of Contemplation and ‘Wow’

The University of Virginia’s new Contemplative Commons features a large-format LED canvas—visible from the street—that shows nature scenes that complement the building entry. Learn about the technical challenges of an install where the video wall is seen as an architectural element within the space. Plus, read about a new video wall that’s helping to keep the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. alive.

At Issue

Industry experts from Absen, Datapath, JB&A, LynTec, Panasonic, Planar, Sharp, Sony, and VuWall | G&D explore how video walls are being used creatively in retail and hospitality environments.

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KVM’s Network Strategy

It used to stand for keyboard, video, and mouse, but Pro AV’s trusty remote control hardware solution is evolving into an intelligent IP backbone. In fact, it’s become a critical control layer for modern broadcast environments.

At Issue

Experts from Adder, G&D, and Matrox Video discuss how KVM technology is adjusting to higher resolutions and the need for real-time results.

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In Tech We Trust

Pro AV continues to power the journey toward meeting equity. Since the pandemic, work dynamics have gone through significant questions. But all meeting spaces are not created equal, and training employees to use videoconferencing technology is more important than ever.

At Issue

What are the biggest concerns for BYOD capabilities in today’s conference rooms? Thought leaders from Absen, Atlona, Barco, Sennheiser Sharp, and Shure share their insights.

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Wide Appeal for Ultra-Widescreen Displays

More horizontal real estate can be very useful for many applications, so why is 21:9 still considered niche instead of the aspect ratio of choice? And is 32:9, which is even wider, the answer? Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of ultra-wide display options for conference rooms and more.

At Issue

When it comes to video displays for conference rooms, how big is too big? Industry experts from Avocor, Jupiter Systems, LG, Planar, and Sharp size up your options.

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The Art of Digital Signage

It’s not just for wayfinding and menus anymore. Some of today’s digital signage installations are functioning as dynamic engagement tools that can transform a space and provide a canvas that helps to create an atmosphere. Learn how the next generation of digital signage is creating fully immersive environments.

At Issue

Industry experts from Peerless-AV and Sharp discuss common complications with digital signage systems—and how to resolve those issues.

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Dante: Under Control

Dante offers different tools to solve more complex control needs. Audinate’s Jim Kidwell provides a primer on the differences between Dante Controller, Dante Director, and Dante Domain Manager to help you find the right solution for your next Pro AV install.

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Industry experts from ADTECHNO, AJA Video Systems, Audio-Technica, and Cobalt Digital discuss the most compelling selling points for a Dante-based networked solution.

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It's All about the Relationship

Yes, the Pro AV industry uses distributors to procure equipment, but today’s distributors offer a whole lot more. Learn how they are improving the shopping experience and providing educational opportunities, all while helping customers navigate through current tariff concerns.

Distributor Profiles

From technical support to engineering services to training opportunities, learn how different distributors are taking the value-add concept to a new level.

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Worship and the Spoken Word

Church sound has certainly evolved since the pandemic. The basics are still important, particularly speech intelligibility, but the worship community is starting to move toward immersive audio.

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Experts from Absen, BirdDog, Blaze by Sonance, and LynTec explore what makes the worship environment a unique challenge for integrators.

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High Marks for AVoIP

John Abbott College recently created 13 new classrooms out of mobile home-sized modular units, and installed an IP network to provide them with AV over IP technologies. Now, the technology is providing flexibility in the classrooms that accommodates different teaching styles and classroom configurations.

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Experts from Atlona, Cleerline, DVIGear, Matrox Video, and NETGEAR discuss the most compelling reasons for adopting an AVoIP workflow.

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Command and Control

Control room experts discuss display choices, the importance of KVM technology, and more for real-time operations centers.

At Issue

Experts from Adder, Barco, Cobalt Digital, Haivision, Jupiter, Matrox Video, Planar, and tvONE explore how command and control room technologies have changed in recent years.

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Driving AVoIP Workflows

In an exclusive interview with SCN, NDI president Daniel Nergård shares information about the technology, including major selling points, the importance of metadata, and the greatest challenges facing the IP transmission protocol.

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Experts from AJA Video, Magewell, OBSBOT, PTZOptics, and Telycam discuss the most important details to consider before adopting an NDI workflow.

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‘A Real Revolution for Pro AV’

Solutions originally designed for corporate spaces are now helping broadcasters meet increased content demands.

Converging Opinions

Integrators and manufacturers discuss the technological convergence between broadcast and Pro AV, as well as the importance of IP-based workflows and the potential of AI.

Product Showcase

See some of the latest products breaking the barrier between Pro AV and broadcast from Adder, AJA Video, Apantac, Broadfield Distributing, Matrox Video, OBSBOT, Planar, PTZOptics, Riedel, and Telemetrics.

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Video Walls of Knowledge

The newly constructed Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology at the University of Florida has integrated large displays in key areas to help faculty and students with data visualization.

At Issue

Experts from Absen, Christie, Datapath, LynTec, Peerless-AV, Planar, Sharp, and Sony explore some of the popular ways video walls are being used in corporate spaces.

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The Need for Speed

KVM technology is responding to the Pro AV industry’s requirements for fast, reliable control. Learn how manufacturers are developing KVM-over-IP solutions while managing cybersecurity threats.

At Issue

Experts from Adder, Apantac, IHSE USA, and Matrox Video discuss why integrators would choose a KVM-over-IP instead of a traditional KVM solution.

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Meeting Spaces of the Future

Immersive spaces are bringing unique advantages to the collaborative process. Learn about the technology that drives these spaces as well as how existing facilities can be adapted to accommodate these immersive workflows.

At Issue

Experts from Atlona, Holosonics, Sennheiser, Sharp, Shure, Snap One, and Sony debate how close the Pro AV industry is to providing true meeting equity for hybrid workflows.

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Brewing Up Effective Digital Signage

Digital menu boards and a cloud-based CMS are helping Roasters Market keep its customers on the go in Chickasha, OK.

At Issue

Industry experts from Crimson AV, Jupiter Systems, LG Business Solutions USA, Peerless-AV, and PPDS discuss the possible mounting complications of ultra-wide displays.

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Keeping Up with Hybrid

New research from Vizrt and Biamp emphasizes the importance of quality AV solutions for today’s hybrid meeting environment. Integrators and manufacturers discuss employee engagement, hybrid worker equipment, and the road to meeting equity.

At Issue

Experts from Atlona and Sennheiser discuss the most important Pro AV elements required for an effective hybrid work environment.

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‘Visually Absorbable’ Information Delivery

Crafting the right message is key for digital signage success. Get best practices from industry experts and learn about strategies for specific deployments in a medical group and a convenience food outlet chain.

At Issue

Industry experts address some of the important questions integrators need to ask when clients are considering the deployment of a digital signage system.

Product Showcase

Learn about some of the latest digital signage products from MAXHUB, Peerless-AV, and Sharp.

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Doubling Down on Dante

Facilities are adding video to existing audio installations. Audinate’s Kat Taub explores Dante’s evolution to a complete AVoIP platform and provides an inside look at the Dante AV deployment at Grace Community Church.

At Issue

Industry experts discuss the advantages of a Dante-based networked solution.

Product Showcase

Review some of the latest Dante-enabled products from AJA Video Systems, AtlasIED, Clockaudio North America, Neutrik Americas, PTZOptics, and Sennheiser.

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Yes, the Pro AV industry uses distributors to procure equipment, but today’s distributors offer a whole lot more. From technical support to engineering services to training opportunities, learn how ADI Global, Broadfield, Exertis Almo, Full Compass, Starin, TD SYNNEX, and TecNec are taking the value-add concept to new levels.

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Singing the Praises of High-End Audio

Churches are investing in solutions to manage complex productions. Learn how Christ Wesleyan Church upgraded its digital mixing console to support everything from Sunday services to Broadway-style productions, while Brentwood Baptist Church added an in-ear mixing processor to accommodate its varied performance schedule.

At Issue

What’s the bigger challenge in a worship environment: audio or video? Industry experts share some insights.

Product Showcase

Learn about some of the latest AV technology solutions for worship environments from ACT Entertainment, Blaze Audio, d&b audiotechnik, LynTec, Sony, and Telemetrics.

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Beyond the Buzzword

AV-over-IP is often used as an overarching term for a number of technologies, which can be confusing for customers and the professionals that serve them. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, some common considerations include budget, bandwidth, and latency. Get advice from industry experts and learn about some of the innovators in the AVoIP space.

At Issue

Industry experts debate the biggest stumbling block for many organizations trying to adopt an AVoIP workflow.

Product Showcase

Explore some of the latest AVoIP technology solutions from ADI Global Distribution, Aurora Multimedia, Datapath, DVIGear, Hall Technologies, Just Add Power, RGB Spectrum, and WyreStorm.

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Team Building Tech

Since 2013, Endicott College’s Garrish School of Business has supported a Team Building Room to foster collaboration among students. During the 2023 college winter break, Integrated Multimedia Solutions kicked the collaboration up a notch with a new AV system anchored by Extron NAV Pro AV over IP products.

At Issue

Industry experts consider the essential classroom AV technologies that can help keep students engaged.

Product Showcase

Explore some of the latest technology for educational environments from Atlona, Planar, Sennheiser, Sony, WyreStorm, and Yamaha UC.

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Corporate Events and AV Infrastructures

SCN talks with Aspire Technology, 2twelve Consulting Group, and KMH Integration learn how to design spaces that deliver easier workflows for temporary productions.

At Issue

Industry experts explore how to decide which video transport solution is the best choice for a production infrastructure.

Product Showcase

Research the latest content production and distribution solutions from IHSE USA and Magewell.

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Travel Info in Style

As part of a multiyear remodeling project, Monterrey International Airport is installing dozens of dvLED video walls of various sizes to enhance the airport experience for travelers. Plus, learn how three renovated conference rooms at Virginia Commonwealth University are helping researchers fight cancer.

At Issue

Industry experts discuss important details to consider before installing a video wall.

Product Showcase

Explore the latest video wall solutions from Chief, Christie, Datapath, Peerless-AV, Planar, RGB Spectrum, Sony, and Spinetix.

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Making the Case for KVM

It used to be simple: KVM technology handled your keyboard, video, and mouse. But its capabilities have expanded. Get a primer on the expanded capabilities of KVM, including KVM-over-IP, display management systems, and more.

At Issue

Industry experts explain what Pro AV projects (beyond control rooms) can be enhanced with KVM technology.

Product Showcase

Explore the latest KVM solutions from Adder, Apantac, Black Box, IHSE USA, and Matrox.

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Hybrid: The Next Generation

Global law firm White & Case LLP recently opened its flagship event space in New York City. It provides a high-end immersive hybrid meeting experience for employees who are in 44 offices scattered across the globe.

At Issue

Industry experts discuss the importance of BYOD for today’s conferencing environment.

Product Showcase

Explore the latest conferencing and collaboration solutions from Absen, Atlona, Aurora Multimedia, EPOS, Holosonics, Sennheiser, Sony, and Yamaha UC.

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The Choice Is Yours

The conference room display: single LED panel or video wall? Integrators and manufacturers debate the pros and cons of each solution.

At Issue

Industry experts explain why facilities should consider 21:9 displays—and how that impacts potential mounting options.

Product Showcase

Explore the latest video display and mounting solutions from Absen, Chief, LG Business Solutions, Philips, Planar, Protective Enclosures Company, and Sony. 

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No Pandemic, No Hybrid?

COVID-19 closed down everything in 2020, and higher education scrambled to adopt hybrid learning workflows. Today, students are back on campus, so how are distance learning technologies being used or repurposed to improve learning?

At Issue

Industry experts discuss recent innovations that have significantly improved live instruction for remote students.

Product Showcase

Explore the latest distance learning and remote workflow solutions from Atlona, Sennheiser, and Yamaha UC.

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Midtown Global Mart Installs Digital Signage

The Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is a high-tech incubator space that’s giving minority entrepreneurs a place to start and grow their businesses. The diverse food court is also using digital signage to engage diners and help them navigate to more than a dozen different restaurants.

At Issue

Experts from Chief and Sony Professional Display Solutions explain common digital signage deployment mistakes and what you can do to fix them.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest digital signage solutions from Chief, Planar, and Sony.

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The Dante (R)evolution

An exclusive Q&A with Audinate’s Joshua Rush explores the advances in the company’s audio networking solutions and the expansion of its video business.

At Issue

Experts explain how Dante technology can simplify or improve installations for integrators.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest house of Dante-enabled AV solutions from AtlasIED, Audio-Technica, Aurora Multimedia, Clockaudio, Just Add Power, PTZOptics, Vaddio, and Yamaha UC.

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More than a Warehouse

In today's hyper-competitive Pro AV marketplace, distributors are putting the "value" in value-add. Learn how companies are delivering technical support, engineering services, educational opportunities, access to subject matter experts, and more to integrators.

Check out the distribution solutions from ADI Global, Broadfield, Exertis Almo, Full Compass, Starin, TD SYNNEX, TecNec, and Wesco.

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Better Sound for Joyful Noises

Village Community Presbyterian Church, which serves the San Diego area, has installed a new d&b audiotechnik Soundscape system as part of an overall AV refresh that includes a new broadcast production system and new projection in the sanctuary. Learn why a 300-seat church is making such a significant investment in Pro AV. 

At Issue

Experts explore some of the most common AV challenges in house of worship facilities.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest house of worship solutions from ACT Entertainment, Cinedeck, Full Compass, JVC Professional Video, and LynTec.

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Tar Heel Technology

The new Curtis Media Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill relies on a dedicated AV-over-IP network to allow every learning space to originate and display multimedia content, as well as route any source to any destination in the building. Learn how the system helps workflows in HyFlex classrooms, a professional broadcast studio, and more.

At Issue

Industry Experts discuss the importance of interoperability in today’s AVoIP environment.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest AVoIP solutions from Atlona, Audinate, Aurora Multimedia, Black Box, Datapath, DVIGear, Hall Technologies, IHSE USA, Just Add Power, Liberty AV Solutions, Matrox, RGB Spectrum, Snap One, TD SYNNEX, and Yamaha UC.

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The Future Is Present

The UNC School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has two HyFlex classrooms that enable instructors to connect with students both on site and remotely. Learn how Kontek designed and deployed the technology to deliver a solid educational experience for all participants.

At Issue

Industry Experts discuss how to equipment classrooms with modern Pro AV tools without overwhelming instructors with technology.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest education AV solutions from Absen, ADI Global Distribution, Atlona, Full Compass, Hall Technologies, Sennheiser, Vaddio, and Yamaha UC.

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A Career Path Investment

Designed by Horizon AVL, the new Esports Arena at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro mixes competition with academics and socialization. Learn how the system was designed to avoid latency for players while creating a fun and inviting atmosphere for spectators.

At Issue

Industry experts outline some of the toughest technological challenges for an on-campus esports program.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest esports solutions from Black Box and IHSE USA.

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Focus on Functionality

The hybrid workforce is here to stay, so it’s important for organizations to invest in the technologies that will help them achieve meeting equity. Pohlad Companies, owners of the Minnesota Twins and other entities, recently moved its company headquarters to a skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis. The move prompted the company to create Pro AV systems that deliver seamless user collaboration and an intuitive employee experience.

At Issue

Industry experts offer advice for companies looking to renovate their meeting spaces to accommodate a hybrid workforce.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest conferencing and collaboration solutions from Absen, Atlona, Avocor, Hall Technologies, Sennheiser, Sony Electronics and Yamaha UC.

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Curved dvLED Video Wall Provides Unique, Immersive Window into Tribal Nation History

After more than 25 years of planning, work stoppages, and funding issues, the First Americans Museum of Oklahoma opened its doors in September 2021. With a wait that long, the museum's video centerpiece had to be something spectacular. Learn how Ford AV, Absen, and Peerless-AV created an unforgettable and immersive dvLED video wall.

At Issue

Industry experts discuss how integrators can deliver more effective video wall solutions for corporate environments.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest video wall solutions from Absen, Atlona, Black Box, Chief, Christie, Datapath, INFiLED, LG Electronics, Peerless-AV, Planar, and Sony.

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On Display

The global digital signage industry is poised to continue posting growth over the next five years, despite threats in the near term from COVID-related shutdowns, worldwide computer chip shortages, and competition from adjacent industries. Analysts predict the global digital signage market will reach a valuation of $27.8 billion by 2026, driven by increasing adoption in a range of commercial applications.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest digital signage products from companies including Hall Research, Peerless-AV, Sony Electronics and TD SYNNEX.

At Issue

Experts from industry-leading companies discuss how the digital signage industry has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Audinate Advances

Audinate's Dante is the most widely deployed professional-grade audio networking technology on the market. What did the pandemic—with its quick pivots and emphasis on remote—reveal about the enduring value of Dante? How can we measure the utility of the AVIO adapters? In this piece, SCN speaks to integrators and engineers to identify the challenges that remain with Dante adoption.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest Dante-enabled products from companies including ProCo, Audinate, Clockaudio, and Yamaha UC.

At Issue

Experts from industry-leading companies like Just Add Power, AtlasIED, Sound Productions, and Yamaha UC discuss the opportunities Dante unlocks for integrators.

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How Distribution Helps Integrators

When curating a new installation, there are plenty of options for buying pro AV products, but distribution might be the quickest and easiest way  for integration firms to accomplish their goals. SCN chatted with integration firms and a few distributors to understand the advantages of going through distribution.

Learn more about these major pro AV distributors in the 2021 Integration Guide to Distribution:

• Almo Professional A/V
• Broadfield Distributing
• Exertis ProAV
• Herman ProAV
• Ingram Micro
• Snap One
• SYNNEX Corp.
• TecNec

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The Future of AVoIP Is Now

At home, your potential AV over IP clients are sitting down and turning on Netflix. Tomorrow they’ve got several meetings scheduled over Microsoft Teams, and they’ll spend most of the day outside of meetings with Spotify playing for background music. And as increasing numbers of people sign up for services like these, it’s becoming a little easier for systems contractors to demonstrate the advantages of AVoIP.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest AVoIp product innovations from companies like Aurora Multimedia, DVIGear, Hall Technologies, SnapAV, and more.

At Issue

Experts from industry-leading companies like Atlona, Crestron, Kramer, and Synnex share how integrators can increase the implementation of AVoIP systems.

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Pandemic Spurs Tech Upgrades in Schools and Classrooms

Beginning in mid-March 2020, more than 76 million PK-12 students and their respective teachers and instructors received a crash course in remote learning and teaching. If there was a silver lining to be found in the pandemic year, it was that 3.7 million K-12 teachers, and many more full-time and adjunct college instructors, became fluent in videoconferencing, although they also experienced firsthand the challenges of inadequate audio, video, and connectivity.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest product innovations for the education market from companies like Aurora Multimedia, DVDO, Hall Technologies, TOA, and more.

At Issue

Experts from industry-leading companies like Atlona, Sony, and Yamaha UC share how hybrid learning changed the market for AV professionals.

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Producing Engaging Esports

As anyone charged with producing a live event for broadcast knows, creating an engaging experience for both the in-venue audience and remote viewers is a primary goal. While producing an esports event has its own challenges, it also provides producers with opportunities they wouldn’t have with traditional sports. But to take advantage of them, you have to be able to tell a compelling story. 

Product Showcase

Check out the latest product innovations for esports from companies like IHSE and more.

At Issue

Experts from industry-leading companies like Absen and Aurora Multimedia share how integrators can create an engaging esports broadcast.

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Video Walls and Touch-Free Engagement

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on how people interact with physical spaces, clients are looking to incorporate touch-free interactivity into video walls, bringing greater attention to recent technological innovations.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest video wall innovations from companies like Absen, Black Box, Chief, and Planar.

At Issue

Experts from industry-leading companies like Atlona, Christie, Datapath, and Peerless-AV share which market segments have the most growth potential for video walls.

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Dream to Stream

Organizations of all kinds, from churches and colleges to corporate offices and broadcast stations, have had to adapt to new solutions that help them meet people where they are. Over the past year, that has increasingly meant meeting them virtually, which in turn has meant an increase in requests to systems contractors and integrators to facilitate streaming services.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest streaming tools from companies like Magewell and PTZOptics.

At Issue

Experts from industry-leading companies discuss how integrators can capitalize on streaming opportunities.

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The State of UCC

The future of work seems intertwined with the future of conferencing and collaboration. As more employees are working from home, employers are looking at smaller meeting spaces and ways to improve engagement and connection across disparate spaces. This supplement explores the role audio and video technologies play in these circumstances, and how integrators can best leverage the opportunities to improve communication, even in challenging situations.

Product Showcase

Check out the latest collaboration tools from companies like Intel, Sennheiser, and more.

At Issue

Experts from industry-leading companies like Atlona and Synnex discuss leveraging UCC technology during a pandemic. 

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