A K-12 IT pro and a social media expert shares tips on how to use distance technologies like Web videos, videoconferencing, lecture capture and learning management systems to create alternative learning environments.
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Intelligent Building Management is Fast Becoming the Way to Save Money
Building environment scheduling for lighting and shade control can pinpoint areas of energy loss and address them.
Intelligent use of lighting control, occupancy and vacancy sensors are making energy management a feasible and even necessary aspect of your building. Hardware and software from companies such as Lutron, AMX, Crestron, Johnson Controls and others make this possible.
Lessons from a $30 Million Luxury Hotel Technology Renovation
One UN New York got a $30 million renovation which included Vantage Control's InFusion control system to increase guest comfort and increase energy efficiency.
Designed to increase guest comfort and increase energy efficiency the $30 million renovation of the 154-room West Tower of One UN New York (formerly the UN Millennium Plaza Hotel) implemented touch screen-operated control of various systems in each room. Using Vantage Control’s InFusion control system combined with the company’s ScenePoint Relays and sensors for lighting, thermostat and in-room temperature sensors to coordinate climate control. The touchscreen panels offer five languages through which the hotel’s diverse clientele can operate the interface. The system is fully hardwired for security reasons.
8 Helpful iPhone Apps for Audio Analysis
Don't just rely on your ear, use these smartphone apps to check audio levels.
Don’t just rely on your ear, use these smartphone apps to check audio levels for audio analysis.
Panasonic Announces New Interactive Whiteboard Series
The new models include an embedded PC and multi-touch technology.
Pansonic announces the new Panaboard UB-T880 Series of Interactive whiteboards with an embedded PC. Models are either 87 inches or 77 inches and include HD audio capabilities, HDMI and Ethernet outputs, Wi-Fi and Microsoft Windows 7.
Winter NAMM 2013 New Product Highlights and News in Audio and Lighting
NAMM 2013 was packed with a ton of new pro audio entertainment and music production technology.
New and new products from Winter NAMM 2013 for pro audio, entertainment technology, music production and music operations, sound recording, live sound, DJ, house of worship, commercial systems, stage and lighting professionals. Including NAMM Best in Show from Yamaha, Taylor Grand Orchestra, Kala, Evans, PreSonus, Peavey and more.
Future-proofing Your A/V Solution
Design for the long term to keep complete renovations at bay.
Every A/V system is on an upgrade path from the moment it is installed. While it is impossible to be ready for everything in terms of control and automation, the trick to future-proofing is to be prepared to integrate new technologies down the line while not going overboard investing in one flavor as opposed to another.
CES 2013: The Buzz – 4K Displays, 3D Video Wall, Multi-touch and a Lot More
We highlight some of the new products and technology announcements from the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show that will have an impact on your facility.
The buzz at CES 2013 is ultra high-definition, 4K (UHD) all the way from tablets, digital signage, projectors and flat panel displays! LG is showing the World’s Largest 3D Video Wall. We highlight some of the new products and technology announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show that will have an impact on corporate, hospitality, K-12, higher education, health care and houses of worship facilities. From tablets to displays, switchers and automation systems.
Video Walls: Providing the Big Picture Gets Easier, More Affordable
Video walls offer bright, compelling views for digital content.
Vendors are now offering less expensive displays that work together to form a video wall. Vendors such as NEC Displays, Planar, Sony, Christie, LG Electronics, NanoLumens, Mitsubishi and Intermedia Touch are all developing the latest products.
At CES 2013 LG Debuts What it Says is the Largest 3D Video Wall
Crowds are enthralled by the super-sized display
A giant 3D video wall is drawing big crowds to LG’s booth in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center at CES 2013.
