The cable’s optical fiber is an improvement over Cat5 and HDMI delivered over coax, reducing the risk of interference in high-interference areas like data centers, surgical rooms and manufacturing facilities. The cable diameter is much smaller and more flexible than copper, enabling easy installation for tight in-wall spaces. The TruLink High Speed HDMI AOC, an ideal extension solution for digital signage applications in retail, hospitality and commercial settings, supports full 1080p resolution up to 20 meters and will soon be available in lengths up to 100 meters.

An added USB connector allows the cable to draw power from displays with a USB port. Optionally, the HDMI AOC may be powered from an AC to USB adapter. In addition to addressing the unique needs of critical environments such as data centers and hospitals, the AOC maximizes the latest advances in HDMI technology, including 3D and 4K x 2K resolution with Deep Color.

The solution is designed to deliver video as a service (VaaS) for small- and medium-sized businesses. RealPresence Cloud enables multipoint connections among standards-based video conferencing rooms, as well as desktop PCs, tablets and smart phones and endpoints supporting the Telepresence Interoperability Protocol (TIP). It also supports Microsoft Lync 2010 and IBM Sametime.

Through the RealPresence Cloud, service providers will have the infrastructure, endpoints and services to deliver scalable VaaS to businesses of all sizes. According to the RealPresence Cloud FAQ sheet on the Polycom website, the offering is currently available to a limited number of qualified service providers for initial evaluation and testing.

Contact AVI-SPL to learn how we can implement managed services offerings that help you easily communicate throughout your enterprise. Email us at sales@avispl.com or call 1-800-282-6733.

“In 2009 we set forth on an initiative to grow our video communications business. In 2011 we succeeded in growing video related revenue to over $200 million and video is now included in over 50 percent of the projects we do,” said AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel. “With that growth, we recognized the importance of expanding our capabilities in the video services we provide our customers. Acquiring Iformata shows our commitment to expanding our video communications strategy with a strong managed services offering.” Click here to view Zettel’s video announcement of the acquisition.

“This acquisition is a major win for both AVI-SPL and Iformata,” reports Ira M. Weinstein, senior analyst and partner at Wainhouse Research. “This combines AVI-SPL’s strong A/V integration experience and 150+ strong, video-savvy, field sales force with Iformata’s robust, multi-tenant Symphony videoconferencing management system.

“The result is an immediately available, mature service offering from a well-known and trusted technology partner. Hosted video managed service offerings, like AVI-SPL’s Unify ME™, play a key role in helping enterprise organizations maximize the benefits they receive from their collaboration investments.”

Founded in 2004, Iformata has built a reputation as the leading innovator of VNOC tools and end-to-end automation services through its VNOC Symphony platform. Providing managed conferencing services to global enterprise firms, equipment manufacturers, and top-tier carriers and networks, Iformata’s 450 claim patent portfolio and platform has features for every aspect of managing an enterprise’s fleet of video systems, including call setup, intelligent framing, automated monitoring, event correlation, and call tear down – even for disparate immersive telepresence systems.

The addition of the Iformata VNOC service bureau, associated services and innovative technologies to AVI-SPL’s current Unify ME offering provides a more robust total managed services solution to customers. The enhanced services brought by Iformata is a strong addition to AVI-SPL’s portfolio, which currently includes cloud-based services, remote services and onsite services with long and short term Strategic Onsite Solutions and professional services.

“With the acquisition of Iformata, we become one of the only video solutions providers who can truly provide every aspect of the video communications experience.” said Mike Brandofino, AVI-SPL executive vice president of video and unified communications. “We think it is critical to be at the point of sale when selling services and the fact that we design, build and now provide VNOC managed services across any video platform, clearly differentiates us from anyone else in the space.”

The new operations and the associated employees will join AVI-SPL’s Support Services group under the leadership of AVI-SPL’s Executive Vice President of Video and Unified Communications Mike Brandofino.

For additional information, please contact UnifyME@avispl.com.

Specifically engineered (built/constructed) for use in K-12 classrooms, the TruLink controller is innovatively simple to install, program and operate.

TruLink product highlights include:

• Large, backlit buttons for easy identification and quick operation
• On-board real-time clock for easy time and date programming, including automatic start-up and shut-down capability, ensures equipment is ready when needed and powered off at the end of the day to extend equipment life
• Backup capability eliminates the need for reprogramming in the event of a power failure
• Up to 32 commands for control of numerous A/V devices
• Durable construction backed by a five year warranty ensures consistent operation in the demanding classroom environment

Ready to Take Control of Your Classroom?

For more information on the TruLink controller, contact an AVI-SPL sales rep by calling 800-282-6733, or click here to request a quote!

This 3000-lumen lightweight mobile model is 3D Ready and includes a 7W speaker, closed captioning and NEC’s Virtual Remote control software.

• Automatic Power ON via RGB (15-pin) input
• BrilliantColor™, including a 6-segment color wheel, provides accurate color reproduction
• Quick startup/cooling/shutdown minimizes projector setup and teardown between meetings
• ECO Mode™ technology helps extend lamp life and lowers power consumption
• HDMI input connects you to high-definition sources
• Dual computer inputs ensure quick switching between presentations
• Crestron RoomView Connected™ provides unified management, including the ability to switch the power on and off for multiple projectors connected to a network

To find out more info

Interested in bringing NEC’s latest projector to your organization? Simply click here to request a quote, or speak to an AVI-SPL representative by calling 800-282-6733 today!

With a brightness resolution of 16,000 lumens, Panasonic’s flagship PT-EX16KU LCD projector is perfectly designed for large venues such as auditoriums and lecture halls. Vivid imagery can be used to enhance lessons through this high-class model’s quad-lamp design and light filtering technology. Seamless remote operation along with other projectors is made possible by Panasonic’s Multi Projector Monitoring and Control Software freeware.

In catering to the education market, Panasonic’s latest LCD projector features:

• DLP™ Display Technology
• 16000 ANSI Lumens
• 1024 x 768 Native Resolution
• 4:3 Native Aspect Ratio
• 2500:1 Contrast Ratio

For portable, widescreen projector options, the PT-VX400U offers high luminosity in an environment-friendly, compact package.  As part of Panasonic’s PT-VW330 series, the model’s intelligent lamp drive significantly cuts back on power consumption. Unique features include the Easy Setting option, which allows for automatic keystone correction. This is done through the use of a built-in camera sensor and wireless projection capability, combined with the optional Easy Wireless Stick (ET-UW100) for iOS devices such as an iPad. The free Panasonic Wireless Projector iOS application delivers simple, hassle-free presenations. 

Specs for this model are as follows:

• DLP™ Display Technology
• 4000 ANSI Lumens
• 1024 x 768 Native Resolution
•  4:3 Native Aspect Ratio
• 2000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 1.6x zoom lens

Both models are expected to ship this September. For more information, click here to request a quote, or contact an AVI-SPL representative by calling 800-282-6733 today!

Cloud computing benefits:

• Can help organizations cut down on costs, including travel, hardware and maintenance
• With resources readily available, increases responsiveness to project demands
• Enables dispersed teams to work together quickly and more efficiently
• Increases the impact of messaging and brand awareness

Download Our FREE Cloud Computing White Paper!

Before moving forward, you’ll need to know what exactly lies in “the cloud” environment, and how it can impact your communication initiatives. AVI-SPL’s latest white paper, A Clear Forecast, aims to help you do just that.

Click here to gain further information on cloud computing , including practical applications across all industries and technologies (including digital signage), critical research and more!

Interested in Digital Signage Applications?

You don’t need to make a huge investment in equipment and infrastructure to get your message out. AVI-SPL’s Unify ME Content provides the software and services you need to run digital media content and deliver the right multimedia experience for customers, stakeholders and employees.

Through Unify ME Content, you can rely on cloud-based services to create, manage and distribute content from a centralized point. Click here to learn more, or contact an AVI-SPL sales representative at 800-282-6733 today!

The Modero X comes hardware-ready to support Near Field Communications technology, allowing for personalization of the user experience. Its widescreen design lets you dynamically re-arrange the windows and control multiple functions simultaneously, including digital signage and meeting room scheduling. It’s perfect for conference rooms, auditoriums, classrooms and waiting areas. Be sure to check out the video of the Modero X Panoramic Wall Touch Panel, taken at the recent InfoComm 2011 conference.

Build Your AV System With AVI-SPL

Contact an AVI-SPL representative at (800) 282-6733, email us at sales@avispl.com, or click for more info on how AVI-SPL’s AV integration expertise can create the ideal video conferencing environment for your company.

Your answer may lie with Elmo’s latest innovations, the TT-12 document camera and Wireless Tablet.

Learn About the TT-12 Document Camera

Available this fall, the TT-12 is a winning solution for the 21st century classroom, a fifth generation innovation from Elmo’s popular “Teacher Tools” line of document cameras. Their newest offering is being touted as an all-inclusive doc¬ument camera creates dynamic lessons that enhance learning, interaction, creativity and academic performance of students.

Product highlights:

• Compact design
• 12x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom total of 96x zoom
• Multi-directional camera neck
• 30 frames per second real time image
• 3.4 MP CMOS Sensor
• XGA, WXGA, SXGA, 720p and 1080p output resolution
• New Image Mate software with audio and video recording
• Ergonomically designed remote control
• 5-year warranty
• Optional microscope attachment is available

A bonus feature is its ability to provide direct interaction with the ELMO’s exciting new Wireless Tablet, the CRA-1, with no computer needed.

Learn about the Wireless Tablet

The Wireless Tablet, released this past spring, offers a world of possibilities for the digital classroom. Teachers and students can utilize the ELMO Wireless Tablet to collectively draw, annotate, manipulate images, and interact with multi-media resources and applications from all areas of the classroom (with a working range of 50 feet). When fully charged, the Wireless Tablet provides approximately 18 hours of continuous operation time.

With the special ergonomic pen, users can easily switch between “Pencil,” ‘Brush” and “Marker” features. In addition, you can work in multiple modes, including blackboard, document camera, PC operation (to work as a mouse), and PC drawing.

With the Image Mate Accent, you can also capture still images, and record video with audio in four modes, including time lapse for stop-motion or model animation.

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To get more information about these products, please click here to request a quote, or speak to an AVI-SPL representative by calling 800-282-6733 today!

In bringing digital signage to the Tampa, Fla.-based Moffitt Cancer Center, AV leader AVI-SPL teamed with Cisco for their Digital Media Suite (DMS). In turn, Moffitt was provided with a state-of-the-art solution that’s geared towards current and future needs.

“Digital signage allows Moffitt to share content on the main campus and also over the network to our satellite offices and affiliates around the state,” says John Maass, manager of conferencing technology at Moffitt.

The Cisco DMS at Moffitt includes Show and Share, which Moffitt has customized as “Moffitt on Demand.” This You Tube-style portal delivers a user-friendly interface, easily allowing the IT team to control content and provide valuable information to patients and staff members.

In addition, Cisco’s MXE3500 (Media Experience Engine) serves as a key building block for the use of video throughout the organization. It frees IT teams from the time-consuming and manual process of transcoding from one format to another using a user-friendly, intuitive workflow.

As examples:

• Moffitt has a large library of archived videos. The MXE3500 makes it very easy to show these videos on any device without having to go through a manual transcoding of each file.
• MXE3500 has several post-production features that make it easy to brand videos with Moffitt’s branding.  It enables Moffitt to specify templates for watermarks, trailers, bumpers, and captions for all video being shown on signs or online.

“The feedback has been nothing short of extraordinary,” says Maass. “Many of our patients have stated that they’ve been waiting for this to happen at Moffitt for some time.”

Play the video below to learn just how Cisco DMS has made a difference at Moffitt, and can make a difference on your campus.

Interested in Cisco’s Digital Media Suite?

Want to know more about digital signage? Simply request a quote, or speak to an AVI-SPL sales representative by calling 1-800-282-6733 today!