\u201cInfoComm is where you go to see what\u2019s new, what has moved from a nice-to-have to a must-have, and see what has stood the test of time. For me specifically, InfoComm is where I get to see the ears perk up and the heads nod when I show a new feature of Symphony or a new way to use the data it provides,\u201d said AVI-SPL VP of Products Laurie Berg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like Laurie, I wanted to explore the significant themes of InfoComm and the latest solutions and services on display. So, I made my way through the show floor. And here are my top takeaways \u2013 or what I\u2019m calling \u201cthe three I\u2019s of InfoComm 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intelligence to elevate meeting equity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Innovators at InfoComm, like Crestron, Poly, Logitech, Legrand AV<\/a>, Cisco, Zoom, and more, showed that they are making meeting equity an even more significant part of the human-centric hybrid workplace conversation. And they are doing it by using artificial intelligence (AI) to elevate experiences in hybrid meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We need to be productive by having clear, concise communication and collaboration anywhere to have impactful and meaningful meeting experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To continue elevating those experiences, Crestron<\/a> is introducing an all-in-one video bar solution capturing individuals in a meeting space with a switchable picture-in-picture wide-angle view of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes this different than a typical video bar? The bar holds 24 beam-forming microphones to ensure everyone can be heard. And it can run Zoom meetings directly from the bar. And for those wondering, Crestron is already exploring a Microsoft Teams certification.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, Poly HP<\/a> featured its new X52. The new camera captures an entire meeting space with a wide-angle camera. And it uses AI to capture body movement to frame everyone in their own slot on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the X52, Poly HP showcased its Poly Studio Large Room Bundle for Zoom Rooms, combining the Zoom platform with a series of Poly HP solutions. These solutions are compatible with Zoom\u2019s recently announced Intelligent Director.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Zoom\u2019s<\/a> Intelligent Director uses multiple AI-powered cameras to track interactions in a meeting space to frame and switch between views. The system knows when to frame an individual speaking to everyone on the call or switch to another viewpoint to show multiple people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logitech<\/a> has paired its latest Rally bar with its new Logitech Sight companion camera. Pairing the two devices lets a remote viewer see framed individuals in a meeting space and a picture-in-picture view of the entire table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intelligent video bar solutions were a staple for many manufacturers. A surprise addition to this group was Sennheiser.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sennheiser<\/a> unveiled its all-in-one TeamConnect TC bar for video conferencing. The new video bar comes with a 4K camera and speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And it exclusively features built-in Dante audio, transmitting and receiving multiple audio channels over a single ethernet cable. And the TeamConnect TC bar supports networking, letting IT departments centrally manage multiple bars across facilities or campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n Something AVI-SPL has been at the forefront of for a while was also a common element in each video conferencing solution. And that is UCC interoperability.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSoftware for UCC is the future. We are seeing a shift, again, from hardware-driven devices to the continued push for software that can do it all; from conferencing to classrooms, we are seeing the beginning of a shift to unified software that can drive your experiences in equitability among in-person and remote meetings,\u201d said AVI-SPL\u2019s Kevin Schornhorst, one of our team members on the show floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An example of this was Poly HP\u2019s TC10 control panel which is compatible with Microsoft Teams, Cisco, and Google Meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The human-centric hybrid workplace is continuing to evolve. And at InfoComm, AI-powered AV and UC solutions were on full display to reinforce the importance of meeting equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n End user experience in workplace operations and presentation was a theme at this year\u2019s InfoComm. To create a seamless user experience, businesses are shaping their workplaces for the anywhere workforce\u2019s many work styles. This includes IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crestron, Jupiter, and Salamander Designs are helping by introducing a new ADA-compliant and ENERGY STAR-certified Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms bundle<\/a>. The bundle includes :<\/p>\n\n\n\n The solution seamlessly transforms a Signature Microsoft Teams<\/a> Rooms with Front Row setup into a more personalized end-user experience and simplifies procurement. With AVI-SPL\u2019s VR design services<\/a> and integration capabilities, you can make human-centric hybrid meetings an everyday function of your ecosystem faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bundle is available to order now through AVI-SPL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, Crestron is making daily work experiences even easier for those making the trek into the office. Their new hot-desking solutions, Desk Q and Desk Touch products, allow users to schedule workspaces. And they provide data and analytics for IT teams to understand what office spaces are used most.<\/p>\n\n\n Regarding data and analytics, Q-SYS<\/a> focused on its smart room platform and ecosystem. The platform fits multiple use cases, from higher education lecture spaces to conference rooms. The platform is compatible with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On display in a Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms format, the Q-SYS cloud platform controls every AV device in the space. The platform dims room lights, adjusts PTZ cameras for on and off modes and ceiling microphones, and is compatible with any digital display, including Sharp NEC<\/a>\u2019s first co-branded display \u2013 Multisync ME Series Displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The system also supports spatial audio that changes position depending on who speaks on-screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The solutions on display offer a unique and dynamic experience for the end users\u2019 day-to-day work interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But if crafting experiences<\/a> that make customers and employees do more than say \u201cwow\u201d every day is your goal, AVI-SPL \u2018s Mark Coxon shares why you should look at LG\u2019s transparent OLED video screens<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExperience design is about more than wow factor. It\u2019s about stacking senses and telling a story. Transparent OLED is not just a screen, it\u2019s a way of layering digital content over analog objects or creating foreshadowing by telling a story on the OLED while providing a glimpse into the physical environment beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n LG<\/a>\u2019s transparent OLED video wall is ideal for any organization\u2019s lobby or multi-purpose space. The display can feature custom content, including employee messages, client welcome messages, and present brand stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Samsung<\/a> featured numerous displays for hybrid work and learning uses. But similar to AVI-SPL, the multinational electronics corporation showcased its own version of an extended reality broadcast stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inclusion through technology was a significant discussion throughout the week. But also critical to inclusion was the discussion on creating and building more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work cultures in the AV industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AVIXA and end-user Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance<\/a> (HETMA) developed a program for higher education technology managers. HETMA hosted networking events and did an InfoComm first by having its own show floor booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kevin Schornhorst, AVI-SPL\u2019s Director of SLED, walked the show floor to see what HETMA had to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe biggest takeaways for me was the presence of a customer on the show floor. AVI-SPL is a platinum sponsor of HETMA. So, seeing HETMA take the show floor by storm with a 20\u00d720 booth that extended well into the walkways every time I visited was phenomenal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n AVIXA also hosted live panels promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n AVI-SPL\u2019s Kelly Bousman and Mark Coxon participated in the DEI accountability and psychologically safe workplaces discussion. The discussion highlighted ways organizations can foster a safe, rich, and diverse culture<\/a> in their workforce by implementing new team and group communication strategies throughout a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n InfoComm 2023 saw a diverse group of international AV and IT leaders descend into Orlando, Florida, for a week of intelligent and inclusive audio visual, and unified communication innovation and conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAI-driven video conferencing solutions that work across platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Intuitive solutions for better experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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