Top Stories for Tech Managers 5.29.14

Top AV News Today - 05.29.14 Tutorial of the Day "Today's unified communication technologies are breaking down traditional workplace barriers. Thanks to real-time collaboration tools, organizations now account for large numbers of offsite workers who interact remotely on a daily basis. To accommodate this growing trend, firms are progressively turning to new systems, processes, and structural designs to create cooperation-driven conditions where virtual communications can thrive. A prominent illustration of this shift is the emergence of the huddle room. The following tips, aimed at optimizing huddle rooms, discuss best practices for creating spaces where conferencing sessions can closely mimic the natural flow of face-to-face exchanges—resulting in better teamwork and more productive meetings." -Justin O'Conner. More» Gear of the Day In recent years projectors and projection technology have been advancing quickly. Draper has taken projection screen technology another step into the future with the creation of TecVision Engineered Surface Technology. TecVision can be seen in action during InfoComm 2014. Available in five exclusive formulations to start, TecVision features white surfaces with gains ranging from 1.3 to 1.9 over remarkably wide viewing cones, and grey surfaces with excellent performance under higher room light levels. Four of the new surfaces are already ISF certified. More» Top Tech News from the Web • Kramer Electronics has acquired 50% of WOW Vision • Harman, AMX, and the Making of Market Math by David Keene • Is 2014 the Year to Adopt AVB? by James Careless • Transcoding Solutions Will Change the Corporate Video Ecosystem by Steve Vonder Haar Today's AV Job Branch Manager, AVAD (Nashville, TN) Additional Resources • AV Technology May 2014 Edition • The Technology Manager's Guide to Connectivity Solutions • Showcase of Campus Digital Signage • The User's Guide to PTZ Cameras • AV Technology Feb/March 2014 Edition • The Technology Manager's Guide to Outdoor AV • The Technology Manager's Guide to Learning Spaces • BYOD & Group Collaboration White Paper • Special Report on Video Technology • Master Class on IP Video Technology: Free & On-Demand Master Class with Dr. Phil Hippensteel • Whitepaper & Infographic: Cloud-Based, Smart Digital Signage • 10 Remedies for Everyday Video Problems ‏@AVTechnologyMag Great use of #googleglass in higher ed: Brigham Young Researchers Develop Google Glass System for Deaf Students http://thejournal.com/articles/...

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