AV Technology's Top Stories for End-Users 08.01.13

Top AV News Today - 08.01.13 GEAR OF THE DAY BenQ is now shipping its interactive IL420 touch-screen public information display (PID) to customers nationwide. With six-point multitouch capabilities, the IL420 augments the customer experience with interactive content, facilitates information finding, and provides corporate settings with a flat-panel solution geared toward increased collaboration. Featuring ambient light sensors to adjust screen brightness automatically according to environmental lighting conditions and LAN control for remote management and maintenance, the IL420 also provides both energy savings and more efficient overall 24/7 signage operation. More » INSIGHT OF THE DAY Marketplace evolution—both in terms of technology and business models—is changing the scope of webcast services that vendors can offer prospective customers. This translates into more options than ever before for all types of organizations. Here are some key issues to keep in mind as you consider whether webcast services can play a role in your company's online video strategy.   More » INSTALL OF THE DAY The Boeing Center, the National WWII Museum in downtown New Orleans, the US Freedom Pavilion, now relies on the Meyer Sound CAL column array loudspeaker to tackle the acoustic challenges in its massive vaulted pavilion. Using CAL's beam-steering technology, New Orleans-based JBA Consulting Engineers has created a system that delivers highly intelligible music and speech while tailoring coverage for the audience size at an event.   More » DEAL OF THE DAY The PowerMax Pro Motorized Screen from Elite Screens (pricing as low as $903 MSRP): "It took me 15 minutes to install this screen; it would take a team of two people half that time. The PowerMax Pro is a solid choice for both seasoned systems integrators and in-house tech managers that want to do their own installation. The screen can be mounted in two ways—flush mounted on the wall or hanging from the ceiling. For such a large viewing area, the screen is surprisingly lightweight." More » TWEET OF THE DAY @avtechnologymag School With Global Campuses Unified by One AV Design More » JOB OF THE DAY Web-Based Instructional Specialist, University of Wisconsin System, UW-Stout (Menomonie, WI)

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