Commercial Integration Blog

Baton Rouge Business Technology: What You Need to Know About BYOD

Posted by Brad Rojas on Jan 31, 2018 2:03:00 PM

Today we use a number of devices for a number of different things.  However technology has continued to evolve making it easier to do more with less.  While these developments have created opportunities to be more efficient and effective than ever before, it also poses some new challenges; specifically when it comes to people using their own devices for work purposes.  However, there are several benefits that come along with implementing a BYOD policy for your company, as well as ways to mitigate the accompanying challenges.

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Topics: Brands

Baton Rouge Commercial AV Integration News: Infocomm is Now AVIXA

Posted by Brad Rojas on Sep 25, 2017 1:41:17 PM

The trade association the represents the professional audiovisual and information communications industries, Infocomm International, is now known as AVIXA.  Established in 1939, Infocomm’s membership has exceeded 5,000 members, ranging from manufacturers, dealers, integrators, consultants, programmers, and more.  Infocomm International is also the founder of the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers, Infocomm. 

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Topics: Brands

Creston Mercury: The Ultimate Meeting Collaboration Tool for Your Baton Rouge Business

Posted by Brad Rojas on Jun 29, 2017 2:02:41 PM

Have you ever been on vacation and when you get to your hotel room the only thing you want to do is turn on SportsCenter before you head out for dinner?  Your muscle memory is locked in on what buttons to push, where to find it, and what to expect.  Well, it is at your house any way.  Now you’re in a new city, with a different TV, and a lot of different variables are making this more difficult than it should be.  Between room service options, pay-per-view menus, and a completely foreign channel lineup, you may never stumble across what you’re looking for.  Collaboration during meetings is very similar.

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Topics: Brands

Digital Media Streaming Technology for Your Baton Rouge Business

Posted by Brad Rojas on Mar 23, 2017 10:59:46 AM

Digital media streaming has taken over for the long forgotten VCR, quickly fading DVD player, and in many homes cable television.  While the magic of a Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, and Apple TV can put a world of entertainment at your fingertips; digital media streaming has much more potential for your business’ AV assets.  However, just as residential solutions are ineffective for commercial applications, the above mentioned devices won’t cut it for your boardroom and workspace needs.  This is where Crestron’s NVX Series of digital media streaming platforms come in.

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Topics: Brands

3 Ways Video Conferencing as a Service Can Help Your Louisiana Business

Posted by Brad Rojas on Feb 24, 2017 10:49:41 AM

We’ve all heard those commercials from car dealers.  They tout leases on brand new cars that give you a payment less than your cable bill each month.  It almost sounds too good to be true, but it’s not.  If you were in the market for a new car but didn’t want to blow your hard earned savings on a high sticker price, or commit to a burdensome note each month, this can be an ideal option.  Wouldn’t it be great if businesses had the same opportunity when it came to technology?

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Topics: Brands

Finding a trusted av consultant in baton rouge

Posted by Brad Rojas on Feb 9, 2017 10:29:59 AM

Finding the right and best technology for your business can be challenging.  What can be an even bigger obstacle is finding the right professionals to design, install, and service it.  This is especially true when it comes to commercial AV and automation projects.  But with a little research, this process can be an easy and smooth one, that makes your organization more productive in the end.  Here are few things to look for in AV consultant.

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Boardroom Automation in Baton Rouge: QSC Integrated Systems

Posted by Brad Rojas on Feb 1, 2017 9:32:00 AM

Not long ago when you would pack for a trip you would need to bring along a variety of different devices, each with a different function.  This also meant you would need to pack a number of different chargers, batteries, cables, and other accessories that would quickly monopolize the space in your luggage.  Today however, what once required a suitcase now fits in your pocket, or at the very least a backpack.  Phones, tablets and laptops have replaced the Walkman, portable DVD player, books, magazines and any other gadget you would use to pass the time while traveling.  No more wrestling with random elements that don’t work together and honestly become cumbersome while offering little reward.  Boardroom automation technology has followed a similar pattern.

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Topics: IT Convergence, Brands

AV as a Service: When It Makes More Cents than Buying AV Equipment

Posted by Brad Rojas on Jan 18, 2017 10:11:27 AM

Keeping up with the fast pace of technology can be a challenge; not only from an implementation and execution perspective, but especially from a financial standpoint.  At the same time technology is an expense that can’t go ignored.  However for small to medium sized business, and even larger organizations, having the resources and capital to invest in a state-of-the-art platform can be challenging.  At least it used to be.

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Topics: Brands

Baton Rouge Boardroom Automation: Commercial A/V as a Service

Posted by Brad Rojas on Jan 5, 2017 10:18:46 AM

“As-a-service” is a model that is changing the ways that businesses operate.  This idea that traditionally expensive commercial platforms can be offered on a service based level is creating opportunities for organizations of every shape and size.  The role that technology plays in daily operations and communication is not getting any smaller; it is in this sector that “as-a-service” has generated the most potential.  Cloud based applications have catapulted SaaS (software-as-a-service) into becoming a business norm, and this same approach can be applied to audio/video integration.

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Easier Baton Rouge Business Technology with Crestron’s User Interface

Posted by Brad Rojas on Nov 18, 2016 9:38:17 AM

Things should be simple.  Learning curves need to be shallower.  However, systems need to be more robust at the same time.  When it comes to an arena like commercial audio/visual integration, the more automated and intuitive your platform can be, the better your space will perform.  Blending these two necessities isn’t always simple, in fact it can be downright difficult; but it doesn’t need to be.  The ease of usability for your platform comes down to the integrator you choose.

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Topics: User Interface, Brands