All of us work in teams for most of our work life. Teamwork and performance is practically ubiquitous and all-pervasive. If the team is high-performing and cohesive, it is a real pleasure to work in that team. However, some teams just don’t work. So, what should we keep in mind when building and nurturing high-performance...Read More
Video conferencing is now the new normal. It is increasingly the “new voice” and is practically ubiquitous. However, there are certain points to keep in mind when choosing and installing a video conferencing system for your business. A white paper by Polycom explores the role of the user experience in video conferencing. It is now...Read More
Most companies concentrate on installing high-end AV equipment in their large boardrooms or larger conference rooms. This means that for decades, collaboration technology has been limited to the larger and more expensive meeting rooms. However, according to a report by Wainhouse Research (WR) commissioned by Polycom, there is an increasing proliferation of huddle rooms in...Read More
Today, voice conferencing is as ubiquitous as the traditional phone conversation. You’ve probably used a conference phone at work really recently maybe even today or yesterday. In fact, voice conferencing is vital for today’s businesses. Contemporary, twenty-first century businesses rely on conference call in boardrooms, meeting rooms, and even from our desktops! This white paper...Read More
While India is the second most populous country, the world’s largest democracy, and one of the fastest growing economies, it is also a country where the AV industry is growing…and growing very rapidly! While the growth of the AV industry in India offers great opportunities, it also poses unique challenges. India is a very diverse...Read More
Universities around the world have been trying to use technology to connect students, faculty and administrative staff for decades. However, it is distance learning and massive open online courses (MOOCs) that have brought this synergy into the limelight. This white paper by Infocomm explores the role that AV systems can play in education, especially for...Read More
With more and more companies going the wireless way, this is a unique opportunity for AV integrators. Wi-Fi is increasingly being built into laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which means that the cable and wire mess that was so common, is now rapidly becoming a thing of the past. A white paper by Infocomm explores this...Read More
You notice all of the objects surrounding you because of their unique and special design. These objects range from automobiles and watches to homes and offices. And if good design is an imperative, can Audiovisual solutions be far behind? This white paper by Infocomm details the phased approach to AV design. Exceptional AV systems follow...Read More
It has long been understood that doing good can be good for business. And this includes going green. Increasingly, sustainability makes good business sense. So, what exactly do we mean by sustainability? It means that we, the current generation live and work in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to...Read More
If you’re in the AV business you need to rethink your business model. You need to figure out whether you’re still relevant in your business market. You also need to understand whether and how you are continuing to deliver value to your customers. This is what a white paper released by Infocomm advises. This paper...Read More
The Actis Integration and AV Blog is a forum for sharing tips, insights, news, solutions and experiences with people and businesses who are undertaking different types of integration projects in India. It covers topics like Professional AV, lighting, energy management, video collaboration, unified communications, presentations, network AV and environment control.
Over time it will grow into a practical, India-specific, knowledge base to assist CIOs/CTOs, architects, AV and lighting consultants, developers, educational institutions and the hospitality industry to make better choices and get more out of their investments in technology.
