Entries by Christine Laughren

Presentation Products Featured in the Media Again

Published in the May 2015 edition of k-12 TechDecisions.com: Browning School’s Measured Approach to Tech Integration Pays Off With the help of design build-firm, Presentation Products, a boys prep school revamps classroom tech and turns its gym into a multipurpose space. Chrissy Winske ·May 11, 2015  The Browning School is an all boys prep school […]

New Product Spotlight: Extron SMP 351 Streaming Media Processor

Lecture capture, distance learning, archival, overflow support, switching, multi-window processing… all in one affordable box.   Extron SMP 351 Streaming Media Processor List Price: $4,790 (not including camera, content, or any installation and integration with existing or new AV system) Lecture capture and distance learning have long been key components of classroom and theater audiovisual […]

Skype For Business is Here!

Skype For Business Begins Rolling Out Publicly Today April 15, 2015 Microsoft’s “Skype for Business,” which is designed to replace the company’s older enterprise communication tool Lync, is rolling out publicly today as part of the Office 2013 April update, the company announced this morning. It’s also now rolling out Skype for Business Online to […]

PPI Tips- Best Practices for Audio Conference Calls

Audio Conference Calls in an Integrated Room Call quality is best when attendees on both sides of the call are using integrated audio/visual rooms with built-in audio conferencing technology. If an attendee does not have a conference room built for audio conferencing, a standard desk phone with handset or wired headset will suffice. Cell phones, […]

Overcoming the Challenges of 4K Resolution

Overcoming the Challenges of 4K Resolution If you’ve thought about upgrading your video system in the past year, or even just considered buying a new TV, chances are you’ve stumbled across the term “4K resolution.” Previously, 1080p resolution was known as “Full HD,” so the name 4K immediately begs the enticing question: is it really […]

An Analysis and Comparison of Software-Based Codecs Against the Landscape of Video Conferencing

An Analysis and Comparison of Software-Based Codecs Against the Landscape of Video Conferencing An Evolving Video World These days, video collaboration in the workplace isn’t a luxury, a rarity, or a perk. It’s simply expected. An array of evolving phenomena has cemented this reality: the workforce is more globalized than ever; working from home is […]

Product Evaluation: BlueJeans Network

Product Evaluation: BlueJeans The Challenge of Successful Video Building a successful video collaboration environment for your business is not easy. Thanks to a workforce rich with young, tech-savvy workers used to good quality video in the consumer world, expectations are higher than ever. Yet due to a rapidly changing landscape over the past few years, […]