The inclusion of audiovisual equipment into the corporate environment need not be a daunting task. There are many paths to consider but we have found the best solution is the simplest.

The process will begin with consultation of the potential key users to consider a system that will be enthusiastically embraced and proudly displayed. Identification of current and future needs is an important component of getting the blend right between diversity and user accessibility. Audiovisual facilities should be used as a complementary tool of Business.

Whether the choice is a Data Projector, Plasma Panel or LCD screen the image needs to be unaffected by the local conditions. Discrete placement of the equipment may require the use of mechanical lifters reducing the impact of the technology on the Boardroom environment.

Surround and Cinema Sound may be a requirement; good sound reproduction requires planning and site analysis to produce a great outcome.

Large audience sound reinforcement systems for lectures and training will have more of a live theatre style with the emphasis on uniform distribution and coverage. In critical sites we may need to "model" the acoustic performances of the sound system to graphically demonstrate the outcome.

System Integration is when all the audiovisual facilities are controlled from a single point. This is achieved using a mobile touch screen device that is icon based. Touch an icon control a function, select a Foxtel channel and the program appears. This integration tool is particularly useful in the presentation environment where the presenter may need to juggle various signals from notebooks, DVD players, LAN programs and Pay TV channels. The variety and complexity of integration is almost limitless. The latest range of control panels will allow the user to navigate the Web, while browsing security cameras monitoring the building. Integration into other services such as lighting, and environmental controls is easily achieved.

Video and Audio Conferencing are essential tools in Corporate Australia. The ability to have a face-to-face meeting with associates in another city without leaving the office offers an extremely efficient traveling option. The latest generation of Polycom products offer meeting in real time video at a fraction of the price of past models. Due to the nature of the technology Video Conferencing is an easy "add on" to most Boardrooms and meeting rooms.

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