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Now we are talking – How voice technology is shaping smart homes and businesses
As humans, we are inclined to be creative in nature and progressive in thought, and let’s be honest, we’ve done a pretty good job at it over the millennia. But voice technology is only just beginning to scratch the surface. So what can we expect the future to look like when it’s an everyday feature
Future Vision – Inspirational disruption in light
Technology is causing a shift in work practices and operations throughout the lighting sector. Luckily, there are resources at hands to help practitioners adapt. Here’s how.
Top AV growth areas revealed in Integrate Industry Report
Last month, Integrate released its inaugural industry report and the outlook is looking good for the AV industry in the Asia Pacific region. Using information sourced from an industry-wide research survey, the Integrate Audio Visual Industry Report 2018 presents insights into a localised AV market, as well as predictions for the next five years and beyond.
AV in Hospitality: The Push For Better Hotel Connectivity
We live in a world where connectivity has replaced hardware at technology’s cutting edge. Google Home and Amazon’s Alexa have displaced Wi- Fi and Bluetooth as the new ‘must-haves’ for the connected human but how is this technological revolution changing our lives outside of our homes and offices – and more importantly is it keeping up?
Simplify your workspace scheduling
Simplify the process of searching, selecting and securing meeting rooms with NFS Rendezvous Workspace scheduling software. Given the move towards agile working, the solution has been designed to select and book available hot desks with ease, from anywhere in the world using an intuitive mobile interface.
SDVoE Deployed at Norway’s Largest University
With 40,000 students, the Norwegian University of Technology and Science (NTNU) is Norway’s largest university and its premier institution for educating engineers. It saw the opening of a new building as a great opportunity to enhance the student learning experience and improve flexibility of teaching by creating a fully interconnected AV suite of lecture rooms and laboratories.
Design for live
Allen & Heath has earned an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and ease of use in live venues right across the globe. From standalone mixers or a distributed, integrated system that handles every aspect of the audio life of the venue, their solutions and their flagship mixing system, dLive can handle every aspect of a live venue’s audio life.
Exploring the future of projection mapping for architecture
Around 10 years ago, the images on the Sydney Opera House for the Vivid Festival set new standards in projection mapping and delighted crowds. A decade later, the industry is challenged with how to deliver the next wave of awe-inspiring projections as the public becomes used to the product that current technology can deliver.
Do you dare press ‘The Button’
Fibaro, literally had their finger on the red button at this year’s event with an inconspicuous device that could revolutionise your life. The Fibaro Button is a compact, battery-powered, Z-Wave Plus device and scene controller, that can have different environmental actions programmed.
Are octogenarians the new IT early adopters?
Grandma and Grandpa could be the next early adopters of high technology judging by IT trends showcased Integrate 2018. With voice control devices and more intuitive innovations connecting homes, the might be getting a head start on younger generations.
