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NEC Display Announces the First Ever Filter-Free LCD Laser Projectors

The world’s first filter-free LCD laser projectors include sealed optical engine, 20,000 hours of maintenance-free performance, and a reduced total cost of ownership.

March 13, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

NEC Display Solutions of America has announced the NP-PA653UL and NP-PA803UL installation projectors, the world’s first filter-free LCD laser models on the market. The projectors’ laser light sources and sealed optical engines prevent the accumulation of dust particles and give users 20,000 hours of maintenance-free performance. Delivering 6,500 lumens and 8,000 lumens of brightness, respectively, […]

North East Independent School District Amplifies 2,500 Classrooms

March 10, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

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.

March 7, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

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.

March 7, 2017 TD Staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

Six Integration Firms Win NSCA Excellence in Business Awards

The National Systems Contractor Association (NSCA) has revealed its winners for the 2017 Excellence in Business awards.

February 26, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Each year the National Systems Contractor Association (NSCA), the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry, awards a handful of integration firms for excellence in a number of categories. The 2017 winners reveal six firms with bright futures in the industry. These firms have stood out among the pack in terms of business, […]

The Five Critical Steps to Take Before Implementing in the Cloud

As more institutions migrate their core systems to the cloud, we are beginning to see best practices emerge for this pre-implementation stage, which help institutions to ask the right questions and make more accurate assessments of their systems and needs.

February 22, 2017 Mark Armstrong Leave a Comment

By the time that an institution deploys a new system on premises or in the cloud, the value of that investment may have already been determined for the most part. The most critical stage has already passed – the planning stage. Did we account for all of the integrated systems across campus?  Did we include […]

How to Build the Perfect Network From the Outside In

Network experts walk tech managers through the process of how to better understand the benefits and bones of building a network, and how to keep it running in tip-top shape.

February 21, 2017 Jessica Kennedy Leave a Comment

Within the digital ecosystem of a corporation or educational institution, a network is the nucleus. However, for institutions that are looking to upgrade, or corporations that are just starting out, implementing a network can be an uphill climb – unless tech managers look for help in the right places. Understanding What a Network Can Do […]

Why Apps Are Not Enough in the Classroom

Apps can be a great addition to the education process, but can they carry lesson plans on their own?

February 13, 2017 Marie Merouze Leave a Comment

From regular use of tablets and computers to artificial intelligence, today’s educators are no strangers to technology in the classroom. The increasing prevalence of educational technology, or EdTech, means teachers and students are more connected to advanced digital tools than ever before. It is this connectivity that can prove to be one of our greatest […]

Multiculturalism and Digital Signage at the Modern University

Digital signage can help universities practice inclusion in various ways.

January 30, 2017 Debbie DeWitt Leave a Comment

Multiculturalism is a term that is everywhere these days in education. This is a way to promote educational achievement in students by using a set of strategies and materials that promote the contributions of different cultures to society, while encouraging inclusion, democracy, inquiry and critical thinking, skill acquisition and self-reflection. Since our society is becoming […]

Interview: Oliver Bodden Talks Driving Sales Through Customer Relationships

Oliver Bodden, Panasonic’s SIP and Applications Product Manager, sat down to discuss UC Mobility, customer relationships and the direction of the industry.

January 25, 2017 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

 Q. Can you tell us about your previous experience working with Panasonic as both a UC  Technical Field Manager and in Panama? A: I started working with Panasonic in 2011 as a sales engineer and moved up to a supervisor. Although I was working in Panama, I covered well over 25 countries in the Americas and […]