Webcams vs Video Bars – What’s the Fundamental Difference?

Dec 15, 2022 7:45:00 AM / by Smarter Systems posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Huddle Room, Video Conferencing, Work From Home, Live Streaming

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If you’re new to office technology, you may be confused on what the difference between a video bar and a webcam is. You’ve probably used webcams for years in many different environments, whether using a webcam on a laptop for a work meeting, webchatting with friends or family, or even having fun in Photo Booth on an iMac. But with the constant innovation in audio-video technology, the video bar is a newer concept left unexplained.

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Can Meeting Rooms Solve Hybrid Work Communication Problems?

Apr 26, 2022 8:30:00 AM / by Steve Tripi posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Huddle Room, Training Room, Video Conferencing, Work From Home, Return to Work, AV Integrator, JUMPSTART ROOMS

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Those predicting we’d all be back in the office full time by now were probably wrong.  Hybrid environments are here to stay, as a new study from HealthEquity, via Forbes, shows employees prefer to work from home at least 3 days a week.

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Do not lose productivity to noise distractions in the office

Sep 29, 2021 2:00:00 PM / by Hailey Tynes posted in Sound Masking, Work From Home, Return to Work, AV Integrator, Additional Services

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As we transition back into the office, people will struggle to adjust to the atmosphere. For many, the main struggle will be the noise that comes with being in the office versus being at home. So, this begs the question, how can you make your office less distracting to returning employees?

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Do NOT Hurry Up and Wait!

Aug 18, 2021 4:25:00 PM / by Lori Cook posted in Audio Visual, News, Work From Home, Return to Work, AV Integrator, Additional Services

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Well, looks like things are shifting again. For a brief moment we saw a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, but now the virus is ramping up, and mandates are starting to roll in.

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LED vs. LCD: What's the difference?

Aug 12, 2021 11:15:00 AM / by Aidan Salmeron posted in Classroom technology, Audio Visual, Conference Room, Work From Home, Live Streaming, AV Integrator

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When deciding between an LED or LCD display, it is crucial that you consider important questions that will lead you to selecting the best display for your space. You should begin to ask yourself, what’s the best option for my price range? Which option will best suit my needs? How can the display I choose improve my space? What level of clarity do I need for my content? Understanding the difference between LED and LCD is key to choosing the best display for you. We are here to answer all your questions.  

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A to Z Guide of Returning to the Office

Jun 29, 2021 10:45:00 AM / by Hailey Tynes posted in Conference Room, Huddle Room, Wireless Presentation, Work From Home, Return to Work, AV Integrator, JUMPSTART ROOMS

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We've never faced anything like the past year in our lifetime, and we've never had think level of shock to the workforce. As we re-enter the office, we need guidance on how to adjust to the new status quo. Follow the A to Z Guide to Returning to the Office to help your team thrive! 

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The point of NO return - Tips for easing back into the office

Apr 19, 2021 1:15:00 PM / by Lori Cook posted in Work From Home, Return to Work

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It’s hard to believe we have been in this new way of working for over a year now. I’ll never forget the sheer shock to my system learning to juggle work and homeschooling (which is not my forte). Although mind numbing at first, I feel like we settled into a new routine that has now become somewhat satisfying.

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Returning to Work: Let's get ready to rumble...

Sep 29, 2020 11:22:33 AM / by Lori Cook posted in Crestron, Work From Home, Return to Work

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It is no secret that 2020 has been…. well let’s just say, a unique year. For most, we have reluctantly adjusted to our new, temporary work from home (school from home) model. And for us moms in the room we have been juggling all the things.

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What your Conference Room and Chick-fil-A Have in Common

Jul 1, 2020 3:12:44 PM / by Lori Cook posted in Audio Visual, Crestron, Conference Room, Huddle Room, Barco, Wireless Presentation, Work From Home

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Back to "normal"? Nope, not so fast! I'm not sure our expectations of "normal" will ever be the same after the things we have experienced over the last few months. If you'd told me in December when I was setting my 2020 goals that a virus would change our world, I would've called you crazy! But the truth is, it has changed everything. If you look around, you will see that life as we know it has changed both in our personal and professional worlds.

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Getting the Most out of Conference Room Technology Post-Pandemic

May 22, 2020 1:30:21 PM / by Ned Coleman posted in Audio Visual, Conference Room, Wireless Presentation, Video Conferencing, Work From Home

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 As COVID-19 restrictions lift and we slowly start to return to the office, businesses around the world will have to adopt a hybrid work-style. The balance between remote and office-based working will be hard for some, especially if it wasn't the business standard pre-pandemic. To ensure business as usual, it's now more important than ever to consider your conference room technology strategy.  

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