Unified Communications (UC) has been a hot topic in the enterprise communication sector for the last few years now. It promises to streamline and unify communications in this and fast-paced business environment. Unified Communications gives businesses the option and agility to easily select an apt mode of communication, at any given time or place. It...Read More
Crestron has extended its solution portfolio with Microsoft to incorporate Microsoft Teams integration to empower meeting spaces of every size with Intelligent Communications technology. With the newly-added Microsoft Teams software functionality for Crestron Mercury and SR (Skype Room Systems) conference system, the two companies aim to make meeting spaces a hub for collaboration and productivity....Read More
Enterprise telephony and communications systems for businesses are evolving. To add to this, unified communications (UC) providers have started offering enhanced features and mobile access to their reliable cloud platforms. However, numerous SMEs and private businesses still rely on legacy phone systems as a backbone for their communication needs. Countless businesses are yet to enjoy...Read More
So you are thinking about merging your enterprise’s’ data and voice services with the introduction of an IP telephony system, however, you don’t where to start? IP telephony offers many advantages in your business, from cost savings and business continuity to improved collaboration and productivity and making it easier to be agile in this competitive...Read More
United Bank of Africa (UBA) is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions. It offers banking services to more than 7 million customers and has 750 branches in 18 African countries. It also has offices in New York, London and Paris, through which it connects people and businesses across the world. It offers comprehensive financial services,...Read More
While today, there is no de facto definition of Unified Communications (UC), the latter is a term that describes the coming together of all forms of collaboration and multimedia communications that can be controlled by the end user for both social and business purposes. This includes the integration of fixed and mobile voice, IP telephony,...Read More
With the growing popularity of Voice over IP (VoIP), we can expect to see the technology adopted in most organisations over the next few years. But as they look to replace their existing analog phone systems with VoIP systems, they will also need to consider the unique audio requirements in conference rooms. Unless certain issues...Read More
Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the second busiest airport in Australia. It was opened in 1970 to replace the nearby Essendon Airport. Melbourne Airport is the sole international airport of the four airports serving the Melbourne metropolitan area. The airport is like a city unto itself and has its own postcode. Melbourne...Read More
With all the many tools and technologies available for communicating and collaborating in real time, it is often easy to forget that communication is not only about the technology, but also about the person. After all, we’re not a bunch of IP addresses, but people with real names, personalities and preferences. And the latter include...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.
