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It’s Tuesday morning and you’ve got a big meeting coming up first thing at 9 AM. A prospect is not only super interested in what you have to offer, but they’re bringing along some of their key decision-makers to the meeting as well, so it's crucial that you make a great impression.

But later, you find that no one has their cameras on during the meeting. Half of the people there are muted anyways.

As you present to them, you stumble a little bit while critically thinking to yourself – do they seriously have an interest in what I have to offer to them? The emails before the meeting were spectacular. But now you’ve got a cloud of doubt over the whole deal because they had their cameras off.

Cameras on or off, both can have pros and cons to the situation that you’re in. Maybe you’re having a bad day and forgot a hair tie, or you simply don’t have a camera.

But if you don’t have a camera to begin with, you’re missing out on some fundamental benefits.

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

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.

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.

So, you want a Poly bar but don’t know where to start? How much does a Poly bar cost? Will it work in my office space?

Whatever it may be, you’ve made a great decision - Poly’s line of video bars in the Studio X series have been nothing short of legendary in the A/V world. Since being introduced in late 2019, it’s not hard to understand why this collection has been a staple of conference room systems in and after the pandemic, but also been a staple in our JUMPSTART ROOMS room bundles.

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.  

Your team is ready to update your technology, but what now? Whether it be in your conference room, training room, classroom, production facility, or anywhere else, there are set of steps that if you follow, the result will be a custom-built AV solution that meets all your needs and your budget.

Technology is a driving force in education and learning. Whether students are in the classroom, remote learning, studying independently or collaborating on an assignment, technology plays a major role. Having the right technology for your students, teachers and staff enhances the efficiency and ease of learning and teaching.  

This blog post was created with the help of Vaddio, the premier global manufacturer of PTZ cameras, professional AV solutions and a full suite of UCC products for the audiovisual, videoconference and broadcast marketplaces.

Sunday services look a little different right now with COVID-19 restrictions in place. The pews are empty but that doesn’t mean parishioners aren’t worshipping. Many houses of worship are turning to technology to reach the congregation.

For the churches who don’t stream their services online regularly, it’s been a scramble. The main misperception -- adding video production is really hard-- it’s something only megachurches do. But that’s not the case.