Ultrawide Displays - What Are They?

Sep 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Training Room, Video Conferencing, AV Integrator

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Widescreen seemed revolutionary when it first came out in the mid 90s.  It almost seemed like we had one eye shut when we watched movies in 4:3!

 

What you didn't realize though is that 16:9 isn't as wide as we can get.

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Privacy in the Digital Age - Why You Should Encrypt Your Videoconference

Aug 17, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Conference Room, Video Conferencing, Live Streaming

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Whether for business meetings, virtual classrooms, or catching up with loved ones, we rely heavily on video conferencing platforms to connect and communicate.
 
However, with the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and surveillance, protecting our digital privacy has become a paramount concern.  Thus, encrypting your video conferences is no longer an option, but a necessity.
 
 
If you're confused about what encryption is, here's a crash course in how it works, and how your videoconferencing is protected by it.
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Why You Should Have a Service Plan for A/V

Jul 27, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Conference Room, AV Integrator, JUMPSTART ROOMS, Additional Services

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Let's be realistic for a minute.

 

Technology shouldn't be looked at as a return on investment.  Here's a scenario on why.

 

Your team is prepping for a big meeting, and you walk into the office a few minutes early to get the conference up and running.  But out of nowhere, your system isn't turning on.

 

 

You're stunned.  You just installed this eight months ago....and it's already broken?

 

But don't fret.  The solution is probably easier to spot than you realize.  And although it's frustrating that it's not working right now, well, we've got a solution!

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Everything Everywhere All At Once

Jul 6, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Steve Tripi posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Huddle Room, Training Room, Barco, Wireless Presentation, Video Conferencing, Live Streaming, AV Integrator, Additional Services

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When it comes to A/V, can you really have Everything Everywhere All At Once?

 

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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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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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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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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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What is a Huddle Room and How Can They Help My Business?

Jan 19, 2023 7:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Conference Room, Huddle Room, JUMPSTART ROOMS

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With the rising necessity for remote work in today's digital age, and especially so after the COVID-19 pandemic, modern-day businesses have had to completely change their methods of collaboration.  With modern problems come future solutions - and the future is today, here in the form of a huddle room.

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