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PRO AV TRENDS FOR 2020
The business landscape has changed rapidly and permanently as a result of COVID-19. Most businesses and schools were quickly forced into a remote working environment which has uncovered unique applications and requirements of technology to support the new normal.
20% of meeting room budgetary allocations are now being spent on collaborative technology solutions*
THE TOUCHLESS ROOM
Imagine you walk into a room; the lights and video display automatical- ly turn-on and provide instructions on how to wirelessly connect your
personal device into the presentation environment. Small meeting and col- laboration spaces that require little to no interaction from the user to run the AV system are very possible. Products such as scheduling panels and occu- pancy sensors can automatically turn on equipment when users enter the room while devices such as Crestron AirMedia and Mercury enable wireless
presentation. One-touch joining via a dedicated controller and PC enable quick connect into web conference to help maximize meeting efficiency while reducing the number of touch points and potential user frustration.
Global web conferencing software market size will exceed $20 billion by 2024*
ESPORTS CURRICULUM
Represents a $1 billion industry
and supported by over 170 colleges
offering scholarships and growing by
the year. Adoption across all levels
of education is being reinforced by
multiple career paths in professional
gaming, entertainment and commu-
nity. Tournaments and competitions
are must-see viewing akin to live
sporting events and support many
skill sets including critical thinking,
collaboration and problem solving. One of the most critical element to successful Esports systems is the use of cutting-edge technology for the gamers and spectators alike. Appropriate AV over IP distribution such as Crestron NVX provides accepted low latency video extension and make
it economical to route real-time game flow to display end points as well as ingest camera feeds and provide video wall processing. Furniture is equally as important to the experience and Spectrum Industries is first to the market with specialized Esports gaming stations and custom branded desks.
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A recent poll of CEOs across many business types and sizes indicated that 75% of companies would continue supporting a remote working strategy*
UC and AV
There are currently 36 Unified Communications platforms in use, most of which have all seen growth in utilization with the influx of remote working. The correct AV solution will depend on your application and goals as some are universal whereas others are specialized to support a specific platform. Integration of one or
multiple UC platforms into an AV sys-
tem permits larger rooms to provide
a better experience by managing the
UC connectivity alongside schedul-
ing and signage, room AV functions,
and environmental devices. It is also
important to consider the needs of remote workers just as much as the meeting spaces at the office. Adequate web cameras, video displays and audio devices become as critical as the computer and a robust network to deliver a good experience for all parties.
A projected 25-30% of the workforce will be working from home one or more days of the week within the next 2 years*
PROAV ON THE NETWORK
There are countless Audio Visual over IP solutions that hit the market annually and all have a common goal of enabling the distribution of
AV and control over a standardized infrastructure. These systems can tie into existing networks or be isolated depending on the scope and potential impact of network bandwidth. When executed correctly, AV over IP provides infinite scalability and enables very simple distribution
of information over a network which translate to simple overflow meeting spaces, room to room collaboration, streaming and recording capabilities and interconnection of sources, displays and USB communication devices. The ability to manage any or all of these solu- tions and capabilities with a single product line significantly reduces cost and complexity.
USB EVERYTHING
USB-C connectivity has very quickly eclipsed HDMI, DisplayPort and other connection types on user laptops and mobile devices. By 2019 USB-C could be found on 79% of laptops with a projected 90% by 2021. USB-C offers the strongest feature set over other technologies including double the transfer speed of USB 3.0, up to 100 watts of power delivery and uncom- pressed audio and video.
USB devices are becoming as widely used as standard audio and video components for AV routing. The flood of powerful and clever USB solu- tions has been growing for several years now. Cameras, microphones, touch monitors, AV bridge devices and dedicated computer appliances are so commonplace that systems are frequently designed around USB requirements instead of the other way around.
*Source: Global Workplace analytics
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