Wireless presenting is probably the hottest new trend across meeting rooms right now, with every presenter, room designer and facilities manager wanting freedom from the “tyranny of cables”. The benefits of wireless BYOD are also pretty clear — vanishing cable clutter, time saved while getting started with presentations and fewer worries about damaged or missing…
Since there has been a rise in concerns over the rapid spread of COVID-19, organisations across the globe have been urging their employees to switch to working from their homes. However, as compared to their office premises, there are several challenges faced by employees in terms of collaboration, video conferencing, coordination, online learning, documentation, and…
Free Access to AVIXA Online TrainingAs part of their commitment to the industry in these unprecedented times, AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association) has opened online training to all AV professionals, regardless of membership level. Online access fees and Elite seat limitations have been waived through 12 June 2020. This means you and your entire…
The introduction of autonomous telepresence robots has led to the emergence of a new dimension to new ways of experiencing video conferencing (VC). We, at Actis, had a conversation with Marcio Macedo from the autonomous mobile robots manufacturer Ava Robotics.The introduction of autonomous telepresence robots has led to the emergence of a new dimension to…
AV-based training rooms have significantly improved communication between trainees and trainers while encouraging large-scale engagement and knowledge retention. It has been proven in many studies that people learn faster from visual content as compared to voice or text. This means that effective training rooms should be able to engage the attention of attendees visually and…
2020 is expected to be the year of interactive public areas, with architecture moving towards weaving physical and digital worlds together to create immersive experiences.As technology has become an indispensable part of our lives, the integration of both the physical and digital worlds becomes an intricate task. Thanks to Media Architecture, a rapidly emerging practice,…
When it comes to multi-purpose rooms in larger enterprises, none is more popular than the Cafeteria that transforms into a Town Hall or a Live Event spaceBusinesses today are spread farther and wider apart than ever before – with many large organisations having hundreds or thousands of employees spread across multiple offices and geographies. While…
Have you experienced a power supply that is always available, always within voltage and frequency tolerances (good power quality)? Maybe or maybe not. However, we are sure that you must have experienced this one ─ A power supply that has minor deviations (poor power quality). But whether or not the deviation is important depends on…
We may not realize but the light has a great effect on us. Not only does it allow us to see, light stimulates us and influences our moods and activity levels. Science has proved that our physiological response to light varies depending on its color spectrum, intensity, and timing. Because of this sensitivity to light,…
It is no surprise that learning in the classroom is no longer limited to just textbooks and journals. Technology has made inroads into every aspect of our life including the way education is being imparted. AV technology in the classroom is now considered an important tool to help children understand better and quicker. In order…
Some of our top design tips if you are upgrading a huddle room or planning a new one
Over time, huddle rooms have earned themselves the title of ‘Most Productive Spaces’ in many businesses.
With the emergence of this effective collaboration solution, small teams no longer need to set up the entire boardroom for short discussions. While…
Many of our electronic devices fail much earlier than they should. In this article we talk about the damaging effects of overheating on the longevity of our devices, and suggest tips to overcome its impact.How does excess heat damage our devices? Overheating can be a factor affecting the performance and longevity of our electronic equipment…