Considerations You May Miss When Designing a Conference Room

Apr 27, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Sound Masking, Wireless Presentation, Video Conferencing, AV Integrator

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What is Digital Signage, and How Can It Help Me Out?

Apr 20, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Projects, Wireless Presentation, AV Integrator, Additional Services

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An important hallmark of the 21st century, digital signage is signage that is electronically controlled.  This could be anything from electronic billboards to TVs mounted to the top of a restaurant's checkout area.

But how much does it cost?  Will it help my business?  Do I need special digital signage software to power it?  Should I install it myself?  We've got the answer to all of these below!

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Soft vs Hard Codecs - Which Works For Me?

Mar 23, 2023 7:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Conference Room, Video Conferencing, AV Integrator

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As full, room-based audio-video conferencing systems becomemore popular, questions arise about the differences between soft and hard codecs.  While both types have advantages and disadvantages, each may be better suited for different types of applications.  In this article, we'll explore the differences between soft and hard codecs, and discuss which type is best for you.

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Why Hybrid Learning is the Future of Education

Mar 16, 2023 6:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Classroom technology

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In an age where technology has rapidly evolved, so has the landscape of educational institutions.  SMARTBoards, laptops, digital whiteboards, and other wireless technology has allowed the traditional classroom setting to no longer be the only method of learning.

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3 Factors to Getting a Clean Audio Transmission in a Conferencing Call

Mar 9, 2023 6:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Video Conferencing

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In virtual conferencing, it's not optimal, but it's certainly achievable to do an audio-only conference call.  But the second your audio ends up going out, even if you have a video stream going through, you're relegated to using the chat.  Don't let your meeting eventually become a long email!  Here's a few steps to success to getting a clear audio transmission.

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The Intersection Between A/V and IT (AVoIP)

Mar 2, 2023 6:15:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Wireless Presentation, Video Conferencing, Live Streaming, Security, AV Integrator

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As businesses strive to maximize their efficiency and profitability, having easy-to-use A/V systems and secure IT systems has become increasingly important.  But traditionally, IT and AV systems have been siloed in different departments.  With the development of AVoIP (A/V over IP), businesses can now integrate their IT and AV systems into one single, unified system that allows for not only more flexibility in systems design, but an efficient way to run power to multiple devices.

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A Few Conferencing Memes to Lighten the Mood

Feb 23, 2023 7:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Video Conferencing

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In the past few months, we've focused on sharing a lot of informational blogs.  But why not lighten the mood a little bit with some audio-video memes?

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What The Detailed Anatomy of a Superb Conference Room Should Look Like

Feb 16, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Huddle Room, Training Room, Video Conferencing

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Conference rooms are essential to corporate culture. You could even say conference rooms act as a kitchen for any business.
 
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Our Conferencing Technology Picks for 2023

Feb 9, 2023 6:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Conference Room, Video Conferencing, AV Integrator

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As a leading A/V integrator in the Carolinas, we have not only a passion for understanding what's hot on the hardware market right now, but a duty to take in that information and help out our clients to provide stellar A/V solutions.  For our picks, we set a goal to let you know what not only our design & install, sales, and marketing teams love, but also what ultimately is going to be futureproof, easy to use, and flexible for a variety of use cases.

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So, You've Acquired Videoconferencing Tech...How Do I Keep It Working?

Feb 2, 2023 7:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Video Conferencing, Additional Services

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Setting – present day. You’ve finally admitted to yourself that your virtual conferencing setup could use some tuning up. After a few months of planning, you’re finally looking at your system after the install earlier in the day. However, you’re concerned about what to do with it, how to ensure its longevity, and make the system function in the best way possible.

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