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2014 TechDecisions Guide to 27 Pico Projectors

These small-sized projectors now pack a punch, but still require you to choose their environment carefully.

December 27, 2013 Volha Kislaya Leave a Comment

2014 product guide to 28 pico projectors. Under 1,000 lumens, but these ultra portable projectors go where you need them and can project a surprisingly large image. Pico projectors are super useful for smaller-sized environments, impromptu meetings and for traveling. There are a multitude of products out there so your choice really depends on your application.

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Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell Releases New App for its Mass Notification System

The app allows you to send critical messages and provides end users and installers with information about ECC system components.

August 6, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell announced a new iPad app that works with the company’s Emergency Command Center (ECC) mass notification system. The App is free and is available at the Apple iTunes Store. A video can also be found on YouTube. The ECC mass notification system can be integrated with any existing fire alarm system.

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5 Must Have Mobile Apps to Control Your Projector

Streamline your next presentation with these projector control apps.

February 20, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Take care of everything from projector control to content management with this collection of projector control apps. Check out apps from developers such as IIX Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation.

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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.

February 1, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

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.

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Future-proofing Your A/V Solution

Design for the long term to keep complete renovations at bay.

January 21, 2013 TD Staff Leave a Comment

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.

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The Basics: Digital Signage 101

Turning to digital signage for your way-finding, emergency notification and announcements is just the beginning.

September 20, 2012 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Say goodbye to cardboard and marker signs. A host of digital signs are available to welcome, inform, and help keep safe your employees and visitors. Whether you’re looking for a simple way to provide directions, or a sign that describes a long day’s events in detail, digital signage is the most versatile tool available.

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