Is 4K Ready for Your Prime Time? The 4K format is starting to appear in areas where large screens are being used and in applications where the wow factor is important to an organization. 4K is defined as a generation of video technology beyond the 1920 x 1080 resolution of HDTV. The high-end signage has smoother edges, crisper images and improved bigger pictures. Current users include Iowa State University's Virtual Reality Applications Center and the Mirage Hotel and Casino Race and Sports Book, yet there are applications for nearly any organization.
How to Attend InfoComm Part 2—Meet, Greet, Learn and Explore Whether it is partner events like the projection summit or getting your CTS, Frederick J. Ampel shows you the best sessions to attend at InfoComm
Essentials of A/V Design The Essentials of A/V Design are more than just a schedule on a piece of paper. That is important, but planning the room, planning the products, planning the installation and planning the maintenance are all part of a successful A/V system installation.
Checklist: the Top Five Must-Have Videoconferencing Features Consultant Theo Economides describes the five most important capabilities your videoconferencing system should have. Learn how to pare down to size this expansive market and choose the right system for you.
Videoconferencing on the Cheap Using consumer products like FaceTime, Skype and Google Hangouts for some videoconferencing is an easy way to lower collaboration costs. For more important meetings, professional tools are called for.
Distance Learning for Higher Ed Institutions Colleges and universities can bring distance learning to campus via telepresence, a learning management system and lecture capture.
6 Tips for Building Distance Learning in Higher Ed A college technology pro and a social media expert share tips on using distance learning technologies like Web videos, videoconferencing, lecture capture and learning management systems.
AT&T Adds Polycom RealPresence Support to Telepresence Solution The two companies are joining forces for global interoperable video solutions.
Videoconferencing Interoperability Without Standards? Only in the Cloud Cloud-based videoconferencing is an excellent option for achieving interoperability between disparate systems that otherwise might have difficulty working together. Users dial into the cloud service and use it as the backbone for the conference. With this technology, any system, including Skype and Google Hangouts, can take part in video collaboration.
Revolve Robotics Introduces Kubi Telepresence Robot for the iPad The new robotic platform boasts better interaction, pan and tilt functionality, and more.
TechDecisions Guide to 14 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Videoconference Cameras A comprehensive buying and technology guide to pan, tilt and zoom videoconferencing cameras to help you find the best solution for your needs. Also known as PTZ cameras, these pan, tilt and zoom cameras from AVer USA, Canon, Cisco, Dannovo, LifeSize, Logitech, Panasonic, Polycom, Sony, Vaddio and more all all designed for the quintessential videoconference experience.
TechDecisions Guide to Lecture Capture A comprehensive buying and technology guide to 14 lecture capture systems. Lecture capture can help you expand your message, cut your budget and reduce unnecessary downtime. We guide you through different types of lecture capture solutions from web-based to solutions that can be downloaded to a desktop or laptop computer to all-in-one systems. Check out the products from Echo 360, Cisco, Tegrity, Panopto Focus, Camtasia Relay, Mediasite, Cattura, MediaCAST, Matterhorn, Crestron and more.
There’s No Crying in Network Security Like peeling away layers of an onion, securing today’s networks means understanding A/V.
Perceived vs Real Obstacles to Videoconferencing Whether it’s cost worries, security concerns or interoperability woes, videoconferencing has taken giant leaps forward in addressing these issues.
Creating a Videoconferencing Culture Creating a videoconferencing culture starts with your employees and how they might use it. If the tools are beneficial and the training is adequate, you may see a communication revolution.