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 […]
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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 […]
The Key to Smart Cities is Smart Buildings
Today, even buildings that are a hundred years old can be updated for the modern world. Smart buildings make smart cities.
The way we travel, communicate, learn, relax—even how we wake up in the morning—has all been transformed by technological advancements. The buildings we work and play in are no different. Some buildings are constructed with tech updates in mind, but corporations don’t have to level their buildings to leverage smart technology. Buildings can be fitted […]
10 Cyber Security Stars Working to Secure IoT
HP and Wired have collaborated to bring the stories of ten cyber security re-inventors that are working to keep the world secure as Internet of Things becomes more and more mainstream.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is going to open the world up to many possibilities. Opening up, however, also invites harm. It’s no secret that security is a main point of concern around IoT. A lack of standards, uncertainty within the industry about best practices, and consumer ignorance to what security features products should have […]
How HP Inc. Splitting Into Two Companies is Paying Off
Stephanie Dismore looks ahead to new opportunities in device-as-a-service purchasing and multifunction printers.
HP Inc.’s channel chief for the Americas has a gift for understatement. “It’s been a very busy year for us,” says Stephanie Dismore, whose official title is vice president and general manager, Americas channels, speaking just a little more than 12 months after her employer, Hewlett-Packard, turned itself from one gargantuan company into two merely […]
Marriott Hotel Interactive Fitness Center
As technology evolves, people’s demands on hotel experiences and offerings change. Dedicated to providing the best experience for its guests, Marriott Hotels was challenged to enhance its fitness offerings in order to meet the new needs of travelers who were looking for more flexible solutions to their workouts on the road. Marriott recognized that existing […]
New Product: Portable USB-C Dual DisplayPort Monitor Dock
IOGEAR is releasing a dock that lets users connect two DisplayPort Monitors to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop to create a dual-monitor workstation.
IOGEAR, a manufacturer of IT products for consumers and SMBs, has launched its USB-C Dual DisplayPort Monitor Portable Dock (GUC3CMST). The dock enables users to easily connect two DisplayPort monitors to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop to extend the desktop to a single 4K monitor or dual HD monitors at full 1080p HD quality. […]
How Collaboration is Changing Everything from Football to Makerspaces
Digital real time collaboration is a game changer for colleges on and off the field.
College football is one of the most watched, biggest money-making sports in the US, second only to NFL football. This year, NCAA college football is experimenting with collaborative replay review, which promises more accurate officiating and response to call challenges. In a high-stakes 12-game season where every call and yard count, the potential for increased […]
