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Online conferencing has proven itself to be both time saving and effective. Reduced travel cost and time has saved companies and businesses tons of money and hours over the years. A...

Following the rise in new presentation technologies, comes the advent of better sound delivery systems. Communication is the heart of any meeting or conference and the way that sound is delivered...

AVPro Edge has once again proven their well-deserved respect in the audio video integration industry with Bullet Train HDMI cable. They understand that fast and reliable communication is the key...

Communication is fundamental to the success of any functional business. And with the emergence of new technologies, businesses can reach a wider audience through social networks.

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Moving from static to flexible means of operating in a workplace is necessary with the rapid changes occurring in the market. Our world is continuously changing to adapt to the current...

Successful workplaces are no longer about formality and traditions. Organizations are now embracing activity-based workplaces. This approach allows employees to utilize their workspaces according...

Businesses are yet to identify the essence of preparing a room occupancy report. Utilizing this report has a significant positive effect on your business. It reveals information that is...

Block Chain technology is a new evolution of technology for business people. It has proven numerous benefits during transactions and managing digital assets. However, business people ought to...

Anyone who's serious about scheduling meetings properly understands just how much of a hassle it can be to handle the logistics. Even though simply meeting up at an agreed place at an agreed time...

Maximizing on available space, identifying the need for more office space, and ensuring that the current floor space is sufficient for your business operations, are some of the considerations that...

Tech enthusiasts have described matrix AC-MX1616-AUHD as the real high bandwidth powerhouse. Its ability to support the full HDMI 2.0a/b feature and every flavor of HDR ensures you get the best...

Phone conferencing is one of the most popular conferencing technology today. Audi quality is essential to both web and phone conferences. However, audio quality remains to be the element that...

The latest addition to the Logitech Collaboration Program is Salamander Designs. Now, customers have the benefit of purchasing video collaboration products alongside the credenzas, mobile stands,...

Technology's main objective is to increase simplicity and efficiency in our daily lives. In the case of a meeting, the ClickShare desktop app is the perfect technology for you. Meetings are mainly...

Working in an organization that has many employees in different departments may require crucial incorporation of factors such as discipline, teamwork, and excellent communication. Most companies...

Employee wellness programs are programs that help employees stay healthy or help improve their health. They are a health benefits program that employers provide for their employees in addition to...

Phone conferencing is becoming the most used technology in conferences. Recently, the renowned technology company, Yamaha unified communication, unveiled the new addition next-generation...

The introduction of work space in 2005 brought about a revolution in most working environments all around the world. The now embraced working culture continues to grow in its capacity from little...

The industry today has various video solutions. It is crucial to comprehend your needs first before making a decision. For example, there are some questions you need to ask. What is the drive of...

As hackers become more and more sophisticated, so does the need for increased cyber security prevention methods. The year 2019 will show us that just as attacks are becoming more refined, so are...

The Surface Hub 2 will be Microsoft's latest addition to the interactive, digital whiteboard game. The product is made to optimize team-based collaboration with easy, sleek and smart technology.

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Just a few decades ago, the world still marveled at commercials featuring some future world delivered by phone companies where people worlds away would actually be able to sit and converse with...

Meetings tend to hold the stereotype of being boring for just about everyone involved. Really, how many times have you actually looked forward to a meeting? The good news is that Cisco's...

The AV over IP is a concept that has been there, but many people may not realize. Some individuals are not aware it is possible to transport High Definition video signals and audio using your...

Have you heard of co-work spaces? They've revolutionized our idea of the workplace and continue to offer an array of benefits for those using them. A co-work space simply means that a group of...

In 2019 technology should be an asset to your creativity and productivity, not a hindrance. ClickShare CSE-200 has wireless capabilities that can allow two people to present content from their...

Conferencing is expected to be expeditious and simple to enable individuals to connect seamlessly. The purpose of the HP Elite Slice for Meeting Rooms G2 Skype Room Systems is to manage, secure,...

No matter what the business may be, high-quality collaboration between all key performers involved is absolutely critical. With the right system in place for team members to collaborate smoothly...

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With constant advancing technology and the continually growing design industry, "smart" offices have become increasingly popular. Larger spaces, more collaboration between employees, and improved...

Currently, both employees and job seekers are shifting their attention to companies that offer flexible working hours, which will help them achieve a work-life balance. The implication, in this...

Office equipment and furniture represent a significant financial investment for organizations, both large and small. These types of assets serve an important function however. Ideally they provide...

This year was no different than past years at CES (Consumer Electronics Show). Companies showcase their latest technology to impress thousands of electronic and technology savvy viewers. In the...

Every organization is unique, requiring different amounts of office space, as well as desks for work activities. In many cases, a company's employees definitely need their own desk or office -- a...

When choosing a camera for your conference room, you'll want to know all the facts. The camera industry is such a saturated market that it's hard to tell the difference from one camera to another....

2019 promises to be a breakout year for a variety of technology concepts fermenting in their development stages in recent years. Companies can expect to see these newer technologies offer real,...

Company meetings are part and parcel of every entrepreneur who wants to keep up with important issues regarding daily operations that require their attention. Part of the reason why you should...

Oblong's Mezzanine Series allows team members to see more and share more by enabling multi-stream collaboration. With easy access to multiple streams of content from multiple locations and ...

We at Komstadt Systems Limited are passionate about creating productive and efficient workspaces where companies can thrive. 2018 has been full of innovative strategies being implemented into...

The key to doing good business is the capability of good communication. We at Komstadt Systems Limited believe in providing top of the line, modern tools for your business to thrive. This is why...

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is increasingly common as a supplemental or even primary enterprise device policy. BYOD cuts down on training to have employees work on devices they already own and...

Offices will soon be able to go one step further into the future after harnessing some of the power of the IoT (internet of things). Sharp will soon be introducing their first Windows...

The traditional conference room comes equipped with all the necessities your employees need to have successful meetings. However, with the rise of personal devices, there is another solution...

Samsung Display launched the world's first 65" UHD video wall panel this month. The impressive display will be changing the status quo in the signage market over the next few years, but that's not...

The Cisco WebEx Room Kit Mini is a small but powerful AI driven conferencing solution designed with huddle rooms and conference room in mind! It is a self-contained unit that combines codec,...

A huddle room is a small space that helps stimulate big ideas. A few people (around 5 or so) can get together in a strategically sized area where they have everything they need for successful...

The basic concept of an agile workplace is to create a work environment that optimizes the available space without using assigned seating. Instead of one person occupying a set workstation all...

Microsoft's Surface Hub, a popular interactive smart whiteboard and conferencing system, is getting an upgrade. The Surface Hub 2 is set to release in the second quarter of 2019. However, it's not...

Employees are part of the vital resources of any organization and providing an agile environment where your staff can give their best is critical. An agile workplace with adaptive and flexible...

A few years ago, Cisco surprised the tech-community with their impressive and affordable Cisco TelePresence Sx10 Quickset. At that point, Cisco was already one of the dominating forces within the...

Today, intelligent sensors that can help regulate temperature and lighting are commonplace in modern offices because they play a significant role towards energy conservation. The effectiveness of...

SharingCloud's Groompad is a 43" or 55" touch screen that can easily be installed in the lobby of your building or near an elevator. Groompad integrates with Instant Suite and allows employees and...

When it comes to the latest and greatest in business-friendly tech, more often than not, Cisco's name is attached. So it's no surprise that if you're looking for a monitor setup that will keep...

Presenting information on a screen with a laser pointer has become a thing of the past. With Logitech's Spotlight Wireless Presentation Remote, you can take your presentations to the next level,...

The first 5" tabletop model from Extron is here. The TLP Pro 525T 5″ tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel has been designed with many enhanced features including a new, high-performance quad core...

As technology breaks down the barriers of distance, more and more companies are focused on remote work and have begun to rely on conference calls to connect all members of a project no matter how...

We hear new stories about hacking, viruses, and ransomware all the time. Despite the constant attention, many businesses don't realize how much they risk by ignoring their digital security. Here...

The evolution in the marketplace today makes it possible to find a solution for every business requirement. As such, today, there are business solutions to address the needs of large enterprises...

Logitech has been helping connect people with technology for over 35 years. Since their inception, they have been involved in cutting-edge designs within computing, gaming, music, and video. Their...

Whether you are small volunteer organization or a fortune 500 company technology is a part of your life. From collaboration, meeting management, and scheduling smart technology keeps your...

For over two years now, Cisco's Spark App and cloud backend have been the inspiration for a bevy of technological products launched by Cisco. In the past, Cisco Spark was focused on team-oriented...

Business and technology often go hand in hand. It is understood that if you can improve collaboration and communication within your business, innovation and productivity will also increase. This...

As business meetings become increasingly more remote, companies are investing in technology that can make collaboration across geological locations more feasible as well as inviting. Enter, the...

Meetings and business go hand in hand. In the modern corporate world, meetings can take place anywhere. Whether it is in a simple huddle room, a fancy conference room or remotely, technology can...

Komstadt was helping one of the largest private bank in the world to implement the design and build out of the Audio & Visual System for a new Hong Kong office.  The project was completed in...

AV over IP is another trend talking about in 2018. Some people already know what it is but some people don't. There are a significant number of benefits to implement AV over IP as opposed to...

Cybint reports that cyber threats are on the rise and more malware is being launched than ever before. According to the organization, 230,000 new forms of malware were detected every day in 2015....

Malware is constantly evolving. You're constantly aware of the potential for an attack on your organization and the potential ramifications, but how is it, exactly, that hackers are finding their...

The right wireless experience is challenging, especially in an office setting. Trying to find equipment that is adaptive enough to fit the different needs of an office while still providing a...

In a previous post, we have showcased the Mersive Solstice Pod and its amazing versatility for sharing media to a meeting room. Users are able to use their laptops or mobile devices over a wifi or...

As the age of information technology continues to grow rapidly, so does the need for advancement in the methods we use to hold meetings, give presentations, and most importantly convey ideas...

Workplace meetings involve technology more now than they ever have before. From on screen presentations, to face-to-face webcam talks, to sharing and downloading content, business meetings often...

The Cisco Meeting Server is the newest and most user-friendly platform for corporations and companies to use for all of their meeting needs. But how does it work? What all does it do? What makes...

In previous blog post, we talked about 3 key benefits of studying workplace utilization. To recap the points with a sentence: When people understand about how employees use the space, management...

Productivity is often difficult to measure for businesses large and small. Understanding what employees need in order to be as productive as possible can be difficult to ascertain and measure,...

As the internet has become a popular means of conducting business and exchanging information, it has become an enticing target for hackers. Hackers expend time and money creating malware that can...

Finding an audio conferencing software that balances ease of use with state-of-the-art features can be a difficult task, no matter what the size of the office is. The right system should be...

Over the past several years, the internet has become an essential platform for any successful business. In the early days of the Internet, businesses had to build their individual network...

More and more businesses, schools and other types of organizations are turning to automated room booking systems to help organizational members collaborate and share information with each other...

The Cisco Umbrella is one of the latest innovations by Cisco within the cybersecurity realm. According to Cisco, it is a cloud-based security platform that provides the "first line of defense"...

Another high profile breach of a business or government network seems to occur every few weeks. With so many losses and breaches, there is more and more focus on network security. Companies are...

The future is upon us. A new way of projecting and manipulating 3D images is being implemented in businesses over the world. According to Live Science, fog display screens are almost like...

Finding a technological solution that combines ease, functionality, and cutting-edge features can often be an impossible task. A ground-up software solution, the Q-SYS is a platform that operates...

Companies are seeking new ways to organize meeting space and make it more efficient. They want complete transparency so that there are no disputes and everyone can find the room they are assigned...

Scheduling and coordinating meetings can often be a nightmare, especially when working with difficult schedules, that much is certain. However, that frustration, coupled with facing technical...

Teams are constantly arguing over meeting space in large organizations. Without proper organization and clear hallway signs, the process can get messy. Thankfully, Crestron has an innovative...

With 2018 fast approaching, this is the best time to evaluate our current office space and critically examine what we can improve for the next year.

With the constant evolution of technology, as...

The Extron Room Scheduling System is a complete room booking system that uses a combination of Room Agent software and TouchLink Pro Touchpanels. The touchpanels are optimized to work together...

Brace yourself for the year of the Internet of Things, because 2018 promises to be all about smart technology. From cars to kitchen appliances, almost nothing escapes the reaches of this...

The culture of video conferencing is increasingly becoming popular in both SMEs and large enterprises, and in the next few years it is bound to replace audio conferencing calls. This is because...

Office software is rapidly evolving, and it is often difficult to ascertain what technology will be the best fit for your unique office needs. While some offices tend to eschew technology in favor...

Office dynamics in today's workplace are different from those of our parents. Increased mobility among staff is necessary to ensure access to a company's technology resources. Sometimes different...

Now more than ever, organizations have a multitude of options available to them that help facilitate collaboration tasks and expand their choices of communication channels.  However, many...

What is workspace occupancy?

Workplace occupancy is an innovative smart building technology that allows a business to detect what parts of a workplace environment get the most usage. It can...

Finding the right way to display video in the office is often a struggle for many businesses. It is crucial to find a product where the technology is seamless, and the results are stunningly clear...

Apple products are designed to allow us the creation of our own personalized system of devices to improve the efficiency of our lives. In fact, each year more and more people realize how Apple...

For any office, finding the right digital media equipment for its audio visual needs is often difficult - especially in a market where options are far and vast. Wading through different systems...

Your iPad is a wonderful piece of technology. With it, you're capable of streaming video and audio, controlling your home thermostat, monitoring your home security, all from a fixed location while...

Getting adequate audio coverage in meeting rooms can be difficult. Different types of groups can require different types of recording setups. Tabletop microphones take up space and bodies, chairs...

New technology has blessed us with new ways to make things work within an organization. Now companies are using devices that help streamline meetings in an office environment. Both the Microsoft...

Microsoft Surface Hub is an interactive whiteboard that is certainly making waves in the business industry. This revolutionary tech comes with various features and benefits that are advancing the...

Polycom MSR Series is the leading all-in-one, streamlined solution for Skype For Business voice and video conferencing. Designed for minimal setup times while providing extremely high-quality...

More and more businesses are seeking out state of the art digital signage for their facilities. They are now chasing for crystal clear images rather than just with the burdensome set-top boxes....

The best business leaders are always on the lookout for effective strategies and complete digital signage solutions that will help them reach their target audiences and garner new clients as well....

The realities of business in 2017 often lead to collaborations between on-site and off-site people and teams. This makes efficient use of video conferencing technology more important than ever...

There is no more potent combination than equipping your huddle rooms with the Shure Microflex Advance (MXA310). This intuitive, networked table array microphone is easy to use, supports automatic...

Over the past decade, the move to open office spaces has resulted in increased communication, collaboration, and camaraderie. An innovative working environment with quality modern furniture...

Polycom is a company that offers many conferencing technologies for businesses. They can work with a business’s current technology and build a new, custom solution for a business based on its...

In early blog post, we have discussed about how VR can bring some of the industries with huge impact. But what exactly is Virtual Reality? It is a recreation of a real-life event through the use...

Businesses have come into agreement that the traditional top-down structure in the workplace does not encourage innovative ideas or robust problem-solving.  Adding a tech-savvy workforce and...

Polycom Pano is a wireless presentation + digital whiteboard in one box! -- the easiest way to display, demonstrate and interact with content at work.

The newest trend in office technology is one that is best both aesthetically pleasing, yet still functional. Video walls are becoming one of the more popular trends within offices, mainly because...

The Cisco Spark Room Kit is an innovative tool for allowing smart meetings. The kit is an all-in-one device that includes cameras, speakers, and microphones while easily integrating with...

Whether your office is large or small, presentations and meetings are inevitable. Though the size of the group may vary, planning and executing presentations is often filled with many hassle and...

Modern businesses need communication and collaboration solutions to succeed and be competitive. There are many business manager platforms on the market, but if you want to be a step ahead of the...

Why are more businesses turning to managed IT/AV services than ever before? The reason is simple: it slashes spending on Information Technology services.  There are some many elements that are...

Recent widespread ransomware digital attacks have spread awareness for this malicious software. With more than 200,000 computers successfully attacked, the "WannaCry" ransomware attack of 2017...

Maximizing productivity and networking capabilities means utilizing technology to its maximum potential. Our smart conference room solution allows you to network and conference remotely while...

Is your business among the 72% of companies interested in improving customer service? To keep your competitive edge, implement one key strategy to up your customer service game:

No doubt you've read a lot about The Internet of Things, including finally referring to it in its shortened form: IoT. If you're still new to this technology, it's time to learn more about what it...

For many offices, conference room management is often cumbersome and tricky. Trying to accommodate multiple schedules, preferences and a host of other factors can easily become overwhelming...

Part of the revolution we experience in the world presently, is as a result of digitization. Our way of living and doing things has also changed. In protecting your organization's reputation, it...

As a company grows and expands, it will not only upgrade its IT systems, but may need to move them to different locations. This is when IT relocation services becomes important. An IT relocation...

Collaboration is generally a fundamental cornerstone of business. Efficient and productive collaboration is what keeps an organization thriving, but it is often hindered because employees do not...

For any business, whether large or small, it is imperative to have systems in place that ease the flow of communication, and streamline processes. Trying to find such a system is often deemed...

There are many reasons professionals are talking about Skype for Business. If you remember Skype’s early days, it was a solution you might have used for informal business calls. However, when you...

Meeting management technology is changing the way that teams collaborate and organize their projects. With an increasing trend towards globalization, companies need meeting management tools more...

You've undoubtedly heard of Skype. Perhaps you've used it personally for keeping up with your grandchildren and family or talking to someone living in another countries, etc. However, did you...

When it comes to IT, it's important for any managed services vendor to understand that technology concepts aren't easy for everyone to understand. In addition, for career professionals who've been...

Are you frustrated with juggling devices during your presentation or looking for a way to keep everyone on the "same page"? If so, it's time to step up your presentations to the next level. You...

Penetration testing ("pentest") is basically an advanced stage of cybersecurity quality assurance that ensures an organization's valuable data or access to resources is protected at the highest...

Most businesses and even individual users couldn't help but notice the increase in news stories that occurred in 2016 with regard to ransomware, data breaches and the like.  With that in mind,...

Virtual reality is out of the game room and in the commercial world big time. Not even Microsoft realized the commercial potential of HoloLens in the beginning, but soon shifted their focus to...

Have your been searching for something that will help bring clarity and collaboration to company meetings or teams?  If so, you might want to consider the wireless presentation system called...

Room Booking Systems are a boon for offices - it keeps businesses organized and meetings relaxed, while still keeping record of everyday activities and schedules. Room management is a difficult...

If you've already invested in some audio-visual technologies in your company, one thing you've maybe missed is investing in video conferencing. While it's certainly not a new technology on the...

Audio Visual Communication has become a new standard today. Video Conferencing opened the door for businesses and companies to save money while establishing an effective and convenient form of...

Network Security is at an all time high where keeping your business secure in all of the different technological platforms is a necessity. Hackers have come to cause a lot of damage to not only a...

Growth and expansion are a natural - and usually desirable - aspect of a successful company. In general, growth means higher profits, and who doesn't want those? Of course a growing business must...

If you are familiar with VR, you should have came across the HTC VIVE and possibly, the latest HoloLens from Microsoft.  So the question is Which one is better???  VIVE provides a platform for VR...

Moving an Office is by no means an easy task.  Often when Admin personnel are in charge and IT is overlooked, thats where the headaches begin.  As easy as it may seem moving funiture, chairs &...