In this era, apps are everywhere. There are applications to control just about everything. However, not too long ago, your good old physical remote control ruled the automation domain. Remotes and controllers were omnipresent on almost electronic equipment such as your TV, media players, soundsystem, shades and lighting control; almost everything. In fact, physical remotes…
Actis partner Lifesize was recently awarded the 2016 IBM Beacon Award for hosting an outstanding service on the IBM SoftLayer platform. This partnership with IBM translates into reliability, security and overall performance of the entire Lifesize network.Lifesize was looking for a global networking infrastructure partner who could provide security, easy access, and deployment. IBM SoftLayer…
With the advancement of technology and the rise in demand for better communication tools is increasing rapidly. Both employers and employees have moved past simple projectors, laser pointers, and handwritten notes; enterprise communication is evolving.Office AV solutions allow you to access files, work collaboratively on interactive screens and share data wirelessly. Upgrading your communication technology…
WebRTC connects users with voice calls, video conferencing and file sharing without any kind of plug-in or specialised software. It is based on HTML5 and is compatible with popular browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera. On the other hand, Microsoft Edge uses ORTC, a similar technology which is inching closer effortless WebRTC-compatibility.…
In the yesteryears, businesses often focused on designing one or two boardrooms packed with the latest technology, to make an impression on potential clients and new joinees. Today, the conferencing trend in enterprises has moved towards creating multiple small huddle rooms.With office infrastructure costing a premium, the average workplace appears to be growing smaller. This…
At the core of almost all businesses activity is the communication technology they adopt in their daily operations. Traditionally, the attention has been around improving email services and VoIP telephones. However, one significant and decisive factor has been the video conferencing system deployed in enterprises.Video conferencing solutions not only save time, effort and cost of…
Mumbai, India, 12-Sep-16, – Actis Technologies Founder and Director Mr. Manmohan Gupta has been presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by Systems Integration, India at an awards ceremony held at InfoComm India 2016 in Mumbai.The award highlights and honours Mr. Gupta’s achievements and contributions in the Audio Visual and Systems Integration industry over the last four…
So your organization has the best auditorium in the city. Everyone is impressed by the decor, the lighting, the ambiance, and the auditorium’s sound system. Everything is running smoothly. The auditorium sees back-to-back shows and hundreds of people accessing it on a regular basis. Until one day, there is a glitch in the system. Your…
The Internet of Things (IoT) can be described as a network of physical devices, buildings, vehicles, and other items that are embedded with electronics, sensors, actuators, software, and network connectivity that empower objects to collect and exchange data and thereby create interactivity.Internet of Things and Professional AV have had close relationship for roughly two decades…
Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) are an option that AV integrators can avail of when setting up an installed audio system, such as a conference room, an auditorium, or a boardroom. However, most clients may have many questions when it comes to DSPs.What are DSPs? What do DSPs do? How are they different from Analog mixers?…
At some point or the other, most of us have had a heart-stopping moment when you plug in to present from your laptop and nothing shows up on screen. And when it’s a big show with a client or at a conference it creates tension at what is already a daunting moment. While the Principle…
Some of our top design tips if you are planning a new multi-purpose room or upgrading an existing one
While the modern corporate environment features many different kinds of spaces for meetings of different kinds – boardrooms, video conference rooms, huddle rooms, even auditoriums – there are still special situations which demand a certain amount of…