Features

The impossible becomes likely

Disruptive innovation: an innovation that creates a new (and unexpected) market by applying a different set of values. Chris Fitzsimmons looks at some of the technologies and applications with the potential to radically change the way we use AV technologies in the next five years.


Serious games

Professor Jeffrey Shaw has been at the forefront of interactive media art since the late 60’s. First as a solo artist and then as a researcher at various universities, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with digital media. Chris Fitzsimmons reports on his work past, present and future.

Managing digital signage networks

This white paper explores network management as a method of reducing costs and increasing value in digital signage systems.

Rising to a challenge

As we kick-off 2011 Anna Mitchell asks our region’s distributors what their concerns are for the coming year. All agree they’ll face challenges but most of them of them seem ready to rise to them.

Become a GUI guru with Extron

How can you guarantee that your user interface is a help not a hindrance? The latest guide from Extron won’t turn you into a designer in seconds, but it does provide a solid basis for learning the fundamentals of user interface creation. It's available to download from the Extron Website, but here is a summary of some of the tips.

VC grows up

High-definition videoconferencing, transmission optimization and the widespread use of consumer solutions have made VC a real alternative to face-to face meetings. Geny Caloisi explores the options available and finds out if 2011 is the year for VC.