Day: December 11, 2021
All caught up
Smarter Systems Named Integrator of the Year for Differentiating Strategies
We’re excited to share some big news: Smarter Systems has been named Commercial Integrator’s “Integrator of the Year” for Differentiating Strategies. This recognition reflects something we care deeply about: building AV systems that get used,...
Why Having a Videoconferencing Camera is So Important
It’s Tuesday morning and you’ve got a big meeting coming up first thing at 9 AM. A prospect is not only super interested in what you have to offer, but they’re bringing along some of...
Ultrawide Displays – What Are They?
Widescreen seemed revolutionary when it first came out in the mid 90s. It almost seemed like we had one eye shut when we watched movies in 4:3! What you didn’t realize though is that...
Privacy in the Digital Age – Why You Should Encrypt Your Videoconference
Whether for business meetings, virtual classrooms, or catching up with loved ones, we rely heavily on video conferencing platforms to connect and communicate. However, with the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and surveillance,...
Cable Management: Why It Matters
Cables – we’ve dealt with them since the invention of the telegraph. We’ve figured out interesting ways to dress, coil, and place them all around the world to facilitate communication. But even though they may be...
Why You Should Have a Service Plan for A/V
Let’s be realistic for a minute. Technology shouldn’t be looked at as a return on investment. Here’s a scenario on why. Your team is prepping for a big meeting, and you walk into...
Everything Everywhere All At Once
When it comes to A/V, can you really have Everything Everywhere All At Once? This is an obvious nod to this year’s Best Picture Winner (I still haven’t seen it), but I’m genuinely asking. Sometimes, when it comes...
Projector or Display: Which One Is For Me?
When it comes to displaying content in a commercial environment, two notable options are projectors and displays. Both have their pros and cons, and the decision on which to use ultimately depends on the specific...
Five New, Cool Things We Saw at InfoComm This Year
For any A/V professional, InfoComm is the ultimate field trip. Not only do you get to get a few days out of the office (woo!), but you spend the week checking out new gadgets, mingling,...