Today’s most progressive houses of worship require projector technologies that not only shine the light bright, but also help to educate and enlighten growing congregations. In this whitepaper you will learn:

• Projection or flat-panel monitors? Why the size of a church matters
• Most important features for best viewing
• How to create laser-focused messages
• Planning and integration tips from the pros
• Fun features with advanced projectors.
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New research from NewBay’s AV Technology and Tech & Learning magazines—from a poll of more than 200 users of educational technology in K–12 and higher education—shows how technology leads to increased engagement and more use of online resources, thereby improving educational outcomes. Although the survey showed that many higher education and K–12 schools remain at a crossroads in terms of making a full transition to technology, the vast majority of those who responded are excited about what they’re accomplishing today and are equally excited about moving quickly to implement better ways of teaching with online curriculum and to take advantage of online avenues for research, better displays, video conferencing, and more. While there’s still a technology gap in many schools, it’s a gap that up-to-date projectors, large displays, better networking/connectivity solutions, and better teaching software can fill. The survey results offer a roadmap showing what technology and tech-based pedagogical methods are working for schools today, as well as what’s to come.

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In this supplement we take a look at this networking technology and the ecosystem that has grown up around it over the past 10+ years to include more than 1000 products. Includes a history of the technology, a selection of products and a hands-on case study for configuring a Dante set-up in a House of Worship.

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That’s a simple enough request, right?

• We’ve all heard stories or experienced the reality of an installed technology not being used because it required one click too many, and simply wasn’t intuitive. Expensive equipment goes to waste, AV and IT departments are blamed for “broken” systems, and future AV/IT budget requests are challenged.

Before arriving at their current solution, the staff responsible for installing and integrating active learning classroom (ALC) technologies at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) experienced a steep learning curve. Two years ago, an ALC technology solution was installed on campus. “We built it out of discrete components,” says Melissa Hildebrandt, PMP, project manager, Enterprise Project Management Office, Strategic Program Office of the U of S. “There was nothing wrong with the way that it was put together—it’s just that instructors had a hard time understanding how to use it.” As a result, the team was not certain the system was being used to its full capabilities. “We had BYOD wireless connectivity boxes behind monitors around the perimeter of the room, but these all tied into a central video switcher and the controls are a bit cumbersome for an average user,” she says.

In 2016, Hildebrandt and Kyle Berezowski, CTS, consultant, Equipment Services, ICT Client Services of the U of S began the search for a new ALC technology solution. “The user interface was a critical component,” Hildebrandt says. “The others didn’t have an easy way to run the system.”

Engineers and project managers from Sony Professional Solutions of America and teams from Japan spent more than two years traveling the world, listening to AV and IT departments and educators so they could understand exactly what they needed in active learning classroom and meeting room collaboration systems. They visited five different universities in the United States, as well as others in Europe, China, and Japan. “The number-one request from all of the people we met—whether it was the integrator, the AV manager, or faculty—was that ‘it has to be really easy to use,’” says Mike Tada, Education Marketing Manager, Sony Professional Solutions of America. “No one wants to use an intimidating, overwhelming user interface.”

Learn more from Hildebrandt and Berezowski about their mission to integrate an intuitive, easy-to-use active learning classroom technology solution at the U of S, how they trained staff, and see photos. Plus, hear first-hand accounts about the solution the University of Manitoba installed, and how it’s using its new ALC technology solutions, here.

This paper will discuss new technologies, all of which are easy to use and deploy, that have been developed to help support and enhance the Active Learning Classroom (ALC) experience. Two case studies will demonstrate how barriers to entry can be overcome and how staff training can be a breeze. You will learn the information you need to make a decision about incorporating ALC technologies in your classrooms.

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For AV integrators, providing sprawling multi-story LED video solutions is a huge and growing opportunity. Operating these walls requires the integration of complex hardware and software–and the right LED technology and services partner.

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This paper provides you with the background you need to use the correct language with your customers and to help them understand new technology solutions that are available to help enhance ALC pedagogies. Through interviews with two integrators and their end user customers, learn how easy it is to add this new technology category to your portfolio.

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For churches and houses of worship in the U.S., AV is no longer a luxury. That makes this market one of best growth areas for your audio, video, and lighting technology expertise. AVTechnology and Panasonic have partnered on an eBook that explains the business, TCO and resource management issues of this unique market, with case studies from the most sophisticated users and AV providers. Just a sampling of highlights include:

• 57% of multi-site churches will launch an additional campus in the next 12 months and spend, collectively, more than half a billion dollars on technology.
  
• Churches are moving to end-to-end 4K/60p production-value solutions.
• Digital scenery is desired through laser projection for I-MAG screens as well as edge-blending projectors.
• Transformation of worship experiences via new technology tools to target millenials.

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For technology experts, architects, consultants, and other providers of higher education solutions, improving learning outcomes is the new mission of higher education. To position students for success in a workplace of the future, learning spaces are being designed to support peer-to-peer, collaborative, experiential, visual, service-oriented, and value-based pedagogies.

How are colleges and universities using technology to help students, staff, and faculty have a richer learning/teaching experience?

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• Only video projectors can scale images to the precise size needed to allow placement of moving images on curved surfaces and 3D objects. Laser projectors provide even more versatility because its light source longevity is tailor-made for frequent use applications.
• To ride laser projector’s growth curve integrators should partner with vertically integrated vendors who specialize in projection. This white paper provides what you need to know to make informed choices:
• Learn which key verticals are driving laser projection sales
• Key market trends: Projectors vs. flat panel displays
• Understanding laser projectors
• Chart on how to choose the right projector by application
• Lessons from the Field: Nashville-based pro-AV integrator

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Why are many AV integrators and end users hitting operational and profitability roadblocks on installations? Because it¹s too easy to fall into a commodity mindset that says, "all mounting solutions are alike." Smart integrators avoid these issues by addressing key questions with their mounting provider before installation begins:

• LED has more delicate mounting requirements than does a video wall made up of LCD panels. What needs to be done differently in all phases of an LED installation?
• Are the deliverables structured to fit the job schedule, exigencies, and nuances?
• Is there a dedicated solutions/engineering service that turns a risky custom job into a well-engineered, profitable one?
• Display products are changing, is the mounting provider in sync with the latest display lines?

Find the answers in this white paper and be on your way to smoother installations and greater profitability.

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Think of all the barriers to entry of installing fiber-optic cabling. Now forget them.

This buyers guide outlines the latest advances in high-bandwidth, high-speed fiber-optic cabling that will be game changers for IT, AV and commercial building stakeholders who are seeking to meet the rapidly growing networking needs of their customers. You will learn:

• How to future-proof your network infrastructure
• Create more robust business operations that lead to greater financial opportunities
• Compare fiber optic cable performance to that of UTP cable
• Compare durability of fiber optic cable to that of standard fiber
• Best practices for fiber optic cable installation

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The ability to share large, higher-quality images, videos and websites has transformed higher education into a multimedia experience, and projectors have become the centerpiece. To tap into the state of the art for higher education projectors, AV Technology surveyed 150 buyers and users of projectors at a wide variety of colleges and universities to see what’s important to them. In addition to asking about their current fleet of projectors and how they’re connected, we surveyed what they’re looking for two-and five-years in the future, including resolution, light source, imaging technology and assortment of ports.

This new research reveals how colleges and universities are joining the movement towards full HD and eventually 4K resolutions, the timeline for integrating digital video in the classroom as well as emphasizing lamp-free technologies, all while being cost-efficient. Download the research to find out full results.

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AoIP is coming to television broadcast and production facilities thanks to the inclusion of AES67 as the designated PCM audio format in the upcoming SMPTE ST 2110 media-over-IP standard. This white paper points out important considerations for implementation and offers examples of how the technology is already being used for television production around the world.

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While the exponential increase of IP video traffic has driven new opportunities and applications, it also presents challenges. This eBook explains how AV solution provider frontrunners who focus on true standards-based products aimed at different workflows will be able to maximize reach and performance and can guarantee customers the greatest long-term usefulness for their money.

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