If you are a corporate communicator and have been concerned about how visual communications fits within your standard operating procedures or have stayed away from it because you’re not a savvy designer, I have good news for you. I’ve found it is a myth that non-designers need to stay out of the way and let […]
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North East Independent School District Amplifies 2,500 Classrooms
James Hoyer, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology at North East Independent School District (NEISD) Located in San Antonio, Texas, understands the success that happens when the connection between the teacher’s voice and the learner’s mind occurs. In order to improve the listening and learning environment for every child and strengthen the connection between teachers and […]
New Product: IBM Watson Powers Ricoh’s New Whiteboard
In an industry first, Ricoh has released a new cognitive-enabled interactive whiteboard that uses IBM’s Watson intelligence and voice technologies to transform collaboration.
IBM and Ricoh have announced what it calls a ‘major shakeup’ in the corporate meeting room with Ricoh’s new cognitive-enabled interactive whiteboard. The whiteboard uses IBM’s Watson intelligence and voice technologies to actively support people in meetings by responding to commands, taking notes and actions and even translating into other languages. The Intelligent Workplace Solution leverages IBM Watson IoT […]
The Growing Importance of IT in Healthcare
Many industries have seen a rapid technology takeover in recent years, but healthcare has been a bit slower to jump on board.
Healthcare technology adoption is on the rise, but many providers have reached a critical juncture at which they must begin implementing healthcare IT or be left behind. Healthcare technology gives care providers the ability to streamline processes and offer personalized care with more efficiency. The intersection of healthcare and IT is transforming the quality of […]
Short Throw Projection: Small Spaces, Giant Images
Can I use a projector to create a giant image in a tiny space? Yes, you can!
One of the perceived limitations of projection displays is that you have to have a lot of room to make a big image. But while “throw distance” is a factor, it’s not as big a factor as it used to be. Today’s short throw projectors can easily create images well over 100” diagonally. All you […]
Find Out What’s In Store for Processors in 2017
It’s going to be a big year for processors in servers, computers and network appliances. Read on to find out what this year will bring.
The excitement builds every year as resellers wait for the newest processors for servers, computers, and network appliances. The rest of this year will see improvements across those three areas, along with storage and IoT support. Karl Freund, senior analyst for Moor Insights & Strategies, says, “The biggest event will be the introduction of AMD Zen-based servers. […]
Two Examples of How Cisco is Bringing IoT Connectivity to Buildings
The Sinclair Hotel and Aliq InTec highlight how Cisco’s new Catalyst Digital Building Series switch is allowing buildings to turn Internet of Things dreams into reality.
The AV/IT convergence is no more apparent than in a smart building. Internet of Things (IoT) promises to bring together the physical world of AV technology and the digital world of IT services like never before. Systems will be so intertwined that the one will not be able to exist without the other. Users will […]
Capture, Stream and VOD Are Aim for BTX in Product Expansion
BTX is expanding the Reach line of products and hiring Carl D’Agastino in order to strengthen emphasis on video on demand, capture and streaming.
BTX Technologies recently announced the company will strengthen its capture, streaming and VOD capabilities with the expansion of the Reach product line and the addition of Carl D’Agostino to the staff as AV over IP business manager. Reach offers video encoding, live streaming and VOD distribution from either a single appliance or using a system-wide […]
Interview: George Dotterer of NetRef Talks Student Internet Usage
George Dotterer, CEO and Co-Founder of NetRef, speaks about the why he created NetRef and how it can help educational institutions.
TechDecisions spoke with George Dotterer, CEO and Co-Founder of NetRef, about what the company’s internet access and management solution can do for teachers, students and educational institutions. How and why was NetRef created? The idea for NetRef came about after hearing the challenges of incorporating devices in the classroom from friends and family of ours […]
Crestron Releases Wireless Lighting Control for Businesses
Crestron announces Zūm wireless lighting control, including dimmers, switchers, sensors and other components for easy installation.
Right off the heels of the announcement that Crestron will now charge $500 for jobs that include Lutron or Vantage lighting controls, the company released its own series of wireless lighting control products called Zūm. The Zūm product line is designed to make the setup and management of lighting control in any space (including commercial environments) easy […]
