The immersive frontier
A TRIP TO MOST ATTRACTIONS
today will confirm that the trend towards immersive and interactive experiences is now in full flow. Experiential AV solutions have arrived. Some 20 years ago, we marvelled at how Sennheiser Guideport receivers had transformed the trip to the Asian Civilisations Museum. Since then, soul searching designers and ongoing user feedback have propelled the technologies employed in these experiences to new heights.
In Bangkok, multi-sensory immersive experiences are also rapidly gaining in popularity. This became apparent when Iconsiam Mall became the first Asian venue to host the immersive, highly popular Da Vinci exhibition. It proved so successful that it was
quickly followed with another multisensory experience, a collection of over 3,500 masterpieces in an exhibit titled “Monet & Friends Alive” which was brought to life through massive screens and more than 50 projectors. Now emboldened by the AI and cloud-based worlds, AV technology has developed at a quantum leap in the half decade that has followed. Audiovisual solutions are also revolutionising the hospitality industry, by transforming the way guests experience entertainment and by enhancing their overall stay. By adopting high-definition displays, large videowalls and ambient lighting, captivated guests entering hotel lobby areas are set with a visually striking and distinctive tone for the stay. By
reshaping the hospitality industry, AV is creating immersive and personalised guest experiences. From interactive inroom entertainment to advanced event spaces and virtual concierge services, hotels are applying AV technology to enhance guest satisfaction, differentiate themselves and provide memorable stays. As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, AV solutions will play a central role in creating unique and captivating guest experiences. Off-the-shelf solutions may be in short supply, but an enquiring mind will guide the successful AV designer forward in the creation of a bespoke experience for their client. That journey starts here at the QSNCC in Bangkok today.
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Welcome
WELCOME TO INFOCOMM ASIA 2024, where we usher in a new era of growth for both the professional audiovisual industry and the thriving Asia Pacific market. As the region emerges as the world’s fastest-growing Pro AV hub, this year’s event is a testament to that dynamic expansion and potential. We’re breaking records with nearly 50% expansion in show floor space and over 90 new exhibitors, making it the largest and most comprehensive edition yet.
Get ready to be amazed by cutting-edge technologies transforming the way we communicate, collaborate and experience the world around us. From immersive audiovisual displays and interactive solutions to the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality, InfoComm Asia 2024 is where the future of Pro AV comes to life.
Whether you are an end user, systems integrator, consultant or manufacturer, InfoComm Asia 2024 has something for everyone. Our dedicated show features and curated content cater to the specific needs of various industry sectors, ensuring a rewarding experience for all attendees. I’m incredibly excited about the potential for crossindustry collaboration and learning, where
professionals from diverse sectors can come together, share ideas and discover new ways to apply Pro AV technology.
The Summit program at InfoComm Asia 2024 is your gateway to the future of Pro AV. With 53 sessions across 17 tracks, you’ll dive deep into the latest trends and technologies shaping the industry. From the future of Pro AV and smart cities to the role of Pro AV in entertainment, sustainability and immersive experiences, the Summit offers a wealth of knowledge and insights from industry experts and thought leaders as they share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve or discover new ways to leverage Pro AV technology, the Summit program has something for everyone.
We sincerely thank all our industry partners and leaders for their unwavering support. Your commitment has been instrumental in driving the growth of InfoComm Asia and the Pro AV industry.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to InfoComm Asia 2024 as we embark on this exciting journey together to further elevate the Pro AV industry in the Asia Pacific region.
Sincerely,
The organizer of InfoComm Asia 2024 would like to thank the following organizations for their sponsorship and support: INFOCOMM ASIA 2024 THANKS THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS
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Summit Overview
THURSDAY, 18 JULY
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM 110A
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 110C
Esports Esports: The “Next Big Thing” in Asia
Audio
The Future of Audiovisual Technology: Innovation, Integration and Interoperability
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM 110B Live Events
1:45 PM – 4:45 PM 110C
The Evolving Landscape of Live Events: Innovation, Technology and the Future of Engagement
Entertainment Co-organized with Themed Entertainment Association Dialogues for Innovation – Immerse and Inspire: The Art and Science of Storytelling for Guests
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 110A Drones
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM 110B
FRIDAY, 19 JULY
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 110C
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 111C
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 110B
Navigating the Skies: Drones in the AV Industry
Smart and Sustainable Cities Co-organized with Smart Campus Management Center, Chiang Mai University
Smart Cities in Action: Campus Blueprints for Sustainable Urban Innovation
Immersive Sound Co-organized with Institute of Music, Science and Engineering (IMSE), Mahidol University and TLAV
The Business and Creative Power of Immersive Sound
Content Production Co-organized with THAI AECT
The Future of Content Production: AI, AV, Virtual Worlds and Lifelong Learning
Networked AV Hands-on Workshop
Mastering Networked AV Protocols: Applications and Interoperability
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 110A CTS Prep Workshop
CTS Exams: How to Successfully Study for it (with CTS Mock Exams)
Remark: Program as of 10 June 24. Organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program without prior notice.
THURSDAY, 18 JULY
ESPORTS
Esports: The “Next Big Thing” in Asia
Time / RoomSession
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM 110A
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Esports: The “Next Big Thing” in Asia
Timothy Shen , Convenor, Yesports Master Club, Hong Kong
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
[Case Study] The New Entertainment: Esports Arena Plus Jiraj (Tung) Kaljaruek , Director of Content and Marketing, Kantana Group Public Company Limited, Thailand
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
[Panel Discussion] Esports in Asia: Unleashing the Potential, Navigating the Challenges
Timothy Shen , Convenor, Yesports Master Club, Hong Kong
Jiraj (Tung) Kaljaruek , Director of Content and Marketing, Kantana Group Public Company Limited, Thailand
AUDIO
The Future of Audiovisual Technology: Innovation, Integration and Interoperability
Time / RoomSession
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 110C
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Harmonizing Innovation and Tradition: The Future Sound of AV
Stephen Thomas Cavit , Composer/Principal, Emmy Award-Winning Composer, Iconic360 Sound and Music, USA
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Why Acoustics in Audio Visual Setups?
Ganesh Gurpur, Managing Director, G-Acoustics Pte Ltd, Singapore
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
[Panel Discussion] Networked Audiovisual Protocols and Use Cases
Moderator:
Zane Au , Director, Shen Milsom & Wilke, Hong Kong
Panel members:
Kane Zhang , Vice President and CTO, EZpro International Technology, Hong Kong
Laurent Masia , Senior Director of Product Line Management for Managed Switches, NETGEAR, France
Andy Wei, Regional Solution Sales Director, Greater China and SEA, Audinate, China
THURSDAY, 18 JULY
LIVE EVENTS
The Evolving Landscape of Live Events: Innovation, Technology and the Future of Engagement
Time / RoomSession
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM 110B 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
From Inception to Creation: The Journey of a Live Event
Ray Winkler, CEO and Design Director, STUFISH Entertainment Architects, United Kingdom
ENTERTAINMENT
Dialogues for Innovation – Immerse and Inspire: The Art and Science of Storytelling for Guests
Co-organized with Themed Entertainment Association
1:45 PM – 4:45
1:45 PM – 1:55 PM
[Opening Remarks and Welcome Address]
Stephen Thomas Cavit, TEA APAC Board Member
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM
Crafting Emotional Journeys: Designing Immersive Worlds of Fantasy
Yun Huang (Enya), Show Set Designer, THG Creative, USA
2:15 PM – 2:35 PM
How Sound and Music Elevate Storytelling and Emotion
Mike Ross, Creative Technologist/Founder, Blue Alchemy Labs, Australia
2:35 PM – 2:55 PM
Spatial Design: The Unseen Character in Every Story
Liakat Dhanji, Chairman and CEO, Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Thailand
2:55 PM – 3:15 PM
Implementing Innovation: A Theme Park’s Journey
Stephen Thomas Cavit, Composer/Principal, Emmy Award-Winning Composer, Iconic360 Sound and Music, USA
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
[Panel Discussion 1] The Science of Immersive Storytelling
Moderator:
Evi Sari, TEA International Board Member and VP, WildBrain CPLG, Location-Based Entertainment, United Kingdom
Panel members:
Yun Huang (Enya), Show Set Designer, THG Creative, USA
Michael Bosworth, Executive Vice President of Enterprise/ProAV division, Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc
Mike Ross, Creative Technologist/Founder, Blue Alchemy Labs, Australia
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
[Panel Discussion 2] The Art of Immersive Storytelling
Moderator:
Evi Sari, TEA International Board Member and VP, WildBrain CPLG, Location-Based Entertainment, United Kingdom
Panel members:
Stephen Thomas Cavit, C omposer/Principal, Emmy Award-Winning Composer, Iconic360 Sound and Music, USA
Liakat Dhanji, Chairman and CEO, Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Thailand
Steven Shah, Vice President, FORREC, Canada
THURSDAY, 18 JULY
DRONES
Navigating the Skies: Drones in the AV Industry
Time / RoomSession
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 110A
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Current Trends and Future of Drones in AV: Challenges and Opportunities
Junyawat Chartanuluk (Ken), Founder of Drone Academy Thailand
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
[Case Study] Drone Displays: Illuminating the Future of AV Experience
Tu Hoang, Chief Technology Officer, Alta Media, Vietnam
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
[Panel Discussion] Drones in AV: A New Frontier of Visual Storytelling
Moderator:
Pamela M Taggart, Vice President, Content Creation, AVIXA, USA
Panel members:
Junyawat Chartanuluk (Ken), Founder of Drone Academy Thailand
Tu Hoang, Chief Technical Officer, Alta Media, Vietnam
SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Smart Cities in Action: Campus Blueprints for Sustainable Urban Innovation Co-organized with Smart Campus Management Center, Chiang Mai University
Time / RoomSession
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM 110B 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
CMU Smart Campus Management
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Level G, Hall 2, Booth Q20
Asst Prof Chaiy Rungsiyakull, PhD, Director, Smart Campus Management Center, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Innovations in Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Smart Campus
Dr Arnan Sipitakiat, Director, Teaching and Learning Innovation Center, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Harnessing AI for a Connected Campus Experience
Jethapant Trebumpen, Business Development, Big Data Agency Co Ltd | Founder and Director, Fireexit Co-operation Co Ltd, Thailand
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Unleashing the Power of Data and Innovation Through Social Engagement
Asst Prof Paskorn Champrasert, PhD, Vice Director, Smart Campus Management Center, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
[Ask the Experts] A Live Q&A on Smart and Sustainable Cities
Net working Reception
FRIDAY, 19 JULY
IMMERSIVE SOUND
The Business and Creative Power of Immersive Sound
Co-organized with Institute of Music, Science and Engineering (IMSE), Mahidol University and TLAV
Time / Room Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 110C
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
ROI in Action: Immersive Experiences Across Industries
Stephen Thomas Cavit , Composer/Principal, Emmy Award-Winning Composer, Iconic360 Sound and Music, USA
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Image Display for Immersive Content
Yuttapong Thongsri , PM Center Institute and Engineering Consultants Managing Director, Thailand
10:50 AM – 12:00 PM
[Panel Discussion] Engaging the Market and Vision for the Future
Moderator:
Prof Phonlasit Thinnakorn na ayuthaya , King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand
Panel members:
Sutat Kohkiat , Industry Specialist | CEO, Mr Team Productions Co Ltd
David McKinney, Managing Director, Generation AV, Asia Pacific Representative for Martin Audio, LEA, HH, Optimal Audio, iMAGsystems, Sonance, iPORT, James Loudspeaker and NST Audio, Singapore
Yuttapong Thongsri , PM Center Institute and Engineering Consultants Managing Director, Thailand
Stephen Thomas Cavit , Composer/Principal, Emmy Award-Winning Composer, Iconic360 Sound and Music, USA
Numpark Sribanditmongkol, Music Instructor, College of Music Mahidol University, Thailand
Dave Haydon , Commercial Director, Out Board TiMax, United Kingdom
CONTENT PRODUCTION
The Future of Content Production: AI, AV, Virtual Worlds and Lifelong Learning
Co-organized with Thailand Association for Educational Communications and Technology Time / Room Session
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 111C
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
[Panel Discussion] Digital Media for Lifelong Learning
Moderator:
Associate Prof Dr Surapon Boonlue, Department of Educational Technology and Communication, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Panel members:
Prof Dr Prachayanan Nilsuk , Department of Education Technology and Information, Faculty of Technical Education, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
Prof Dr Jintavee Khlaisang , Department of Educational Technology and Communications, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Associate Prof Dr Anirut Satiman , Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, Silpakorn University, Thailand
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
AI and the Digital Media Production of the Future
Kulachet Lekprayura , Director of the Learning Development Office and Instructor, Bangkok University, Thailand
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
AV and the Digital Media Production of the Future
Dr Banphot Sroisri , Media Specialist, Center of Academic Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Virtual Production and Media Production Digital Future
Dr Atthaphon Chaitat , Managing Director of Star Class Corporation Co Ltd | President of the Thai Entertainment Media Professional Creator Network Association, Thailand
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM Q&A
NETWORKED AV HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Time / Room Session
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 110B
CTS PREP WORKSHOP
Mastering Networked AV Protocols: Applications and Interoperability
Zane Au , Director, Shen Milsom & Wilke, Hong Kong
Kane Zhang , Vice President and CTO, EZpro International Technology, Hong Kong
Holden Guo, Senior Manager of ProAV Design Team, APAC, NETGEAR, China
CTS Exams: How to Successfully Study for it (with CTS Mock Exams)
Time / Room Session
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 110A
Rod Brown , CTS-D, CTS-I, Volunteer Instructor, AVIXA
BUSINESS: SUSTAINABILITY
All things considered
PPDS
discusses the manufacturer’s eco credentials and forward-thinking approach to digital signage sustainability
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT there is typically a negative correlation between the importance of sustainability and the average premium consumers are willing to pay. In categories that have the highest importance for sustainability in a consumer’s daily life – electricity, heating, groceries and transportation – this is roughly between 22% and 27%. But with potential alarm bells sounding over the health of the global economy at a time when sustainability in AV had just become a serious topic, is all that good work about to be undone? PPDS (Philips Professional Displays) doesn’t think so.
Sustainability has been on the agenda for PPDS for many years and, at the end of 2021, the display manufacturer placed it as a top business priority, actively seeking to help customers reduce their electronic waste and enhance their green credentials. This initiative includes more energyefficient products, a reconfiguring and reduction of packaging, and a move to provide greater access to information on energy consumption to aid more informed buying decisions. It’s resulted in PPDS being lauded with several sustainability awards as the company strives to bring the topic to the forefront of the industry.
“We certainly are doing a lot,” says Stefan van Sabben, global CSR and sustainability manager at TP Vision and MMD, the parent companies behind PPDS. “And I’m very pleased to see it being recognised. It certainly is a topic that has taken on increased interest with customers in recent years – in fact, we’ve reached a point where
customers are actively demanding that manufacturers are more environmentally mindful.”
As van Sabben alludes to earlier, while PPDS has long had an interest in being more sustainable, the postpandemic mindset from customers has elevated this conversation, making it all the more important for companies to back up their principles with more than just words. Product certification is vital but that does little to explain nuance and allow customers to make truly informed decisions.
“We certainly want to avoid greenwashing and so we think it’s important to explain in detail precisely what we are doing instead of simply applying X credential to a product. As an example, our 7000 Series LED display is near climate neutral. What does that actually entail? We begin with a lifecycle assessment to gauge how many CO2 emissions are involved to create the product, with all the assembly lines taken into account. Then we create a reduction plan together with an external party as a verified auditor. From that moment onwards, you can offset by, for example, planting trees or supporting forest growth.
worse than customers feeling a need to scrap existing working displays that are still serving their purpose but don’t match new sustainability expectations.”
“Lifecycle assessments are so key for us in being able to really evaluate our products,” adds global head of communications Vicky Fox, “and, as Stefan says, they’re a massive undertaking because they take in every aspect, right through their journey. Of course, it’s also important that our roadmap carefully considers the ongoing sustainability picture for each product. In that respect the lifecycle assessment is just a part of the story, and there could be nothing
This means that often the best approach for the customer is not to invest in new products, instead extending existing displays’ lifespans. “Beyond our own motivation, we have new legislation being introduced supporting eco design, the right to repair, etc., that is not directly linked to a hotel TV or signage display, yet in the bigger picture is relevant,” notes van Sabben. “So, as well supporting the extension of our products’ lifetimes, we also discuss options such as take-back schemes with clients. We take back the product (offering the customer a financial reward as well) and give it a second life in another country or
market where it can still serve a purpose.”
Arguably, that first-mover advantage period has already passed in many AV sectors and PPDS is no longer alone as an enterprise manufacturer focusing on its green credentials. The question for manufacturers therefore becomes, can your business afford to no longer take the topic seriously?
“Keeping ourselves at the forefront of this conversation is crucial and is why we take such a proactive approach,” concludes van Sabben. “We showcased Tableaux to our customers back in November last year but didn’t actually release it until February. Having that really great feedback relationship with our integrators makes sure we are manufacturing products that are needed, rather than just ticking a box.”
PPDS’s 6395 LED is designed on a common cathode LED for lower energy consumption
PPDS’s Tableaux providing digital signage at a supermarket
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Singapore Management University has invested in Shure’s Microflex Ecosystem solution to enhance the learning experience for its students and instructors
SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT
University (SMU) is a leading academic institution in Singapore, renowned for its world-class research and innovative teaching methods. SMU is committed to providing its students with a holistic and dynamic learning experience that prepares them for the challenges of the future. With a focus on developing future-ready leaders, SMU is constantly seeking ways to improve its teaching and learning experience. To achieve this, SMU has invested in state-ofthe-art facilities and technologies, including audio equipment from Shure.
Educational institutions are constantly adapting to the changes in the learning and collaborative landscape, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. To provide the best learning and teaching experience, keeping up to date with the latest technology trends is crucial. With the rise of hybrid learning models, SMU was looking to equip its large seminar rooms with high-performing audio solutions that could enhance the learning experience of its students and academic instructors, regardless of whether they were attending in-person or remotely. To meet these unique audio needs, AV systems integrator Spectrum Audio Visual recommended a comprehensive
upgrade that included the installation of a Shure Microflex Ecosystem solution consisting of the IntelliMix P300 audio conferencing processor, Microflex MXN5W-C ceiling speakers and the MXA920 ceiling array microphone. The solutions have been designed
to provide the highest-quality audio in the most complete and demanding spaces.
The Shure MXA920 ceiling array microphone is capable of achieving voice lift applications that amplify the voice of the instructors and students, ensuring that they
can be heard clearly across the entire room, echo-free, while in a hybrid learning environment. The microphone’s Steerable Coverage technology allows it to capture audio from any direction, providing flexibility in installation and ensuring optimal audio pickup.
A Shure Microflex Ecosystem solution has been installed in two seminar rooms at SMU
conferencing processor paired well with the MXA920 to achieve the voice lift system.
Finally, the Microflex MXN5W-C networked ceiling loudspeakers were installed in each room, based on the room size for highquality sound reproduction. They are designed to deliver clear and natural sound, ensuring that students can hear the instructor’s voice.
“We are pleased to have concluded a successful integration with the support of Shure’s expertise. Despite facing several challenges such as structural issues, the Shure MXA920 ceiling array microphones together with the IntelliMix room audio processing software have allowed us to calibrate accurately and brought crystal-clear audio to the rooms,”
Shure’s audio solution allowed SMU to upgrade its seminar rooms, futureproof its audio equipment and provide its students with an exceptional learning experience.
The technology delivered clear audio for all participants in the room, eliminating the need for handheld microphones and providing seamless audio coverage for conferencing and hybrid learning.
“The MXA920s have been very helpful for our hybrid classes given its flexibility in configuration,” adds Gerard Chua, manager, integrated information technology services, SMU. “Its ‘Automatic Coverage’ mode is sufficient for our classrooms.”
The Shure next-generation MXA920 ceiling array microphone offered exceptional voice lift and sound reinforcement. Voice lift is the ability
of a microphone to amplify the voice of the speaker, making it sound louder and clearer, even in a large room. This feature is especially important in a university learning application setting, where an instructor needs to be heard by a large audience.
The MXA920 ceiling microphone’s exceptional voice lift ensures that the instructor’s voice is amplified uniformly
seated within the room. The Shure solution’s ceiling speakers provide exceptional sound reinforcement, ensuring that all participants can hear the speaker clearly. This feature is essential for a successful learning experience, as it ensures that all participants can engage with the lecture and any audio material presented.
Additionally, the ceiling microphones have eliminated the need for academic instructors to carry handheld microphones, allowing them to move around the room freely and engage with students more effectively.
The Shure Microflex Ecosystem
all participants can hear the instructor and any audio material clearly, no matter where they are
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MXA920
IntelliMix P300
What trends are currently shaping the pro AV industry?
Two of the trends we are seeing are the smart workplace and hybrid working – making sure employees have the right tools to do their job, no matter where or when they need them. Smart workplaces need to enhance productivity and communications among the employees, whether they are in the office or working remotely. These tools include things like video conferencing, AI capabilities, digital whiteboarding or occupancy sensors that help monitor the meeting rooms. These tools are going to enable seamless communication and project collaboration, regardless of the location.
How is Neat addressing these trends?
Since the company started in 2019, we have designed our products to be all-in-one video devices but our main goal has been to create products that are easy to use and provide meeting equity to the customer. All of our products include advanced collaboration tools for a smart workplace. Before we develop and design our products, we try and think about the challenges our customers are facing. The primary challenge with any smart workplace is miscommunication where you can’t see and hear each other. Neat’s products include advanced AI capabilities so that remote participants can see and hear people in the meeting room, regardless of whether they’re standing, moving around or seated. This includes our patented technology called Neat Symmmetry where we use this AI to auto-frame and zoom into each speaker and make sure they are being seen all the time, even when they’re moving around. Now you can been seen all the time, can you be heard? The AI needs to be able to filter out background noises and any echoes in the room. This allows people to stay connected and focused throughout the meeting. Our remote monitoring tool helps the IT team manage all the devices from anywhere in the world – all they need is an internet connection. Everything is automated now so that IT personnel no longer need to be in the room managing the meeting.
What is Neat showcasing at InfoComm Asia this year?
Firstly, the Neat Center is our companion product to our main device and allows remote participants to see and hear people in the meeting room at all times. It gives them a 360° visual meeting experience if colleagues in the room are talking among themselves or they’re facing away from the main Neat device. Secondly, the Neat Bar Generation 2 which can be used with the Neat Center – it’s a redesign of our first-generation products but now provides exceptional video quality thanks to its 50 megapixel camera. Another new feature is that it can support BYOD with a single USB-C cable. We’re also going to be showcasing the Neat app hub which forms part of our Neat Pulse. This allows customers to select, deploy and manage different types of applications on all Neat products.
Why have you decided to return to InfoComm Asia?
We have been focusing on the commercial audio aspect of the company and we want to show our commitment to the region and to the markets that we are serving. It’s important that we’re able to present all our solutions to our customers.
What will you be focusing on at the show?
Audio-Technica has a wide range of products but our focus differs across Southeast Asia. Outside of Singapore, we place a lot of emphasis on our conference systems but, in Singapore, it’s more centred on boardroom or huddle room solutions. But since Covid, the situation has changed and hybrid is starting to settle in, and I think this is where everyone is focusing at the moment. Audio-Technica has such an extensive range of products that we can provide a solution for any application.
What sets your technology apart from others in the market?
I think every brand has its own core technology but Audio-Technica is an analogue company and we want to provide the best audio quality possible for our customers. Everyone is moving towards Dante and AV/IT solutions but what’s unique about Audio-Technica is that we want to create our own systems, such as our A-T Link communication protocol. Along with Dante, A-T Link gives systems integrators and consultants the flexibility to choose the best solution for each installation. Dante allows you to integrate with other brands, but if you want a simple, easy-to-use solution, then AT-Link is the way to go. We’ll also be launching our System 20 PRO which is a major upgrade from our current System 10 PRO which has been on the market for almost 10 years and increases the simultaneous channel count from 10 to 20.
What the most pressing challenges currently facing the market?
Everyone is facing the same issues – everyone is talking about how we can use AI and incorporate all this new technology into our day-to-day lives. However, the biggest challenge we’re facing is educating our customers so they can choose the best products for their setting rather than simply following the latest trends.
What’s so special about Bangkok?
For me, it’s definitely the food, but also the Thai people are so welcoming and the culture is similar to Singapore – it’s a very easy place to visit.
SK Teng, Audio-Technica N25
Apinya Naklay, Neat Q10
AMX has revealed the SVSI N2600D wallplate encoders and decoders. Designed to transmit both live video and detailed content, all N2600
Virtual Network USB 2.0 Hub technology provides video preview images from a built-in web interface or touchpanel, low-power mode for energy savings and support for highsecurity networks. Full-bandwidth USB 2.0 routing allows USB devices such as cameras and conferencing soundbars to be easily integrated into room solutions. Virtual Network USB Hub technology allows the USB signal from up to four decoders to be combined and delivered to a USB host on any encoder.
Audac aims to fit in
BELGIAN MANUFACTURER
Audac has unveiled the VEXO208 three-way loudspeaker. Operating within a frequency response of 62Hz–20kHz (–3dB), the VEXO208 incorporates dual 8-inch coaxial woofers featuring 1.8-inch voice coils. Compression driver overload protection is provided through an internal limiting circuit. With a rated sensitivity of 94dB (1W/1m), the 400W RMS (AES) model operates in 4Ω impedance, but an optional 70/100V line transformer is available to use in Hi-Z
coated steel grille. Equipped with two M6 and two M10 brackets, mounting in both horizontal and vertical directions is possible with an included wall bracket.
Complete
control
TIMAX IS a prominent brand known for its expertise in delivering immersive audio experiences, particularly through its flagship products SoundHub and TrackerD4. These cutting-edge solutions are designed to address a diverse range of needs across entertainment, events, branding, themed environments and exhibition spaces.
SoundHub is an innovative spatial audio platform that seamlessly integrates show control and audio playback, making it a highly acclaimed all-in-one solution. It
amplifiers, Bose Professional has adopted Powersoft’s proven technology. Providing precise power and functionality, the PSX1204D, PSX2404D and PSX4804D 1U models offer 1,200W, 2,400W and 4,800W of rated power respectively
PowerShare amplifier range, the PowerShareX smart amplifiers enable Dante connectivity to support up to four digital input channels and four analogue inputs for line-level source connections. Designed to integrate with Bose Professional DSPs, loudspeakers and the ControlSpace ecosystem, PowerShareX amps simplify design, configuration, installation and operation. Loudspeaker presets are factory-tested to optimise performance.
Quick switching
THE ZYPERUHD60 platform from ZeeVee provides easy distribution and switching of ultra-high-definition compressed video, audio and other data signals using ZyPerUHD60 encoder and decoder units with off-the-shelf 1Gb Ethernet switches. According to the manufacturer, it delivers stunning pixel-for-pixel reproduction of compressed 1080p HD and full 4k@60 UHD resolution content directly over a standard 1Gb Ethernet network, eliminating the need to have a separate AV network or equipment for video and other AV content. An IP-based
architecture enables users to quickly switch from one source to another with minimal loss of frames, even at 4K resolutions. It can be used on multiple screens to create a videowall up to a 15x15 configuration. The unit automatically scales and adjusts HD source content.
offers an unmatched immersive audio experience through its objectbased spatial audio technology.
TrackerD4 sets the industry standard for precise 3D tracking of performers onstage, significantly
enhancing audiovisual presentations with its reliable and accurate tracking capabilities.
TiMax has also introduced a much-anticipated multichannel live production reverb feature for its SoundHub. This powerful new plugin option, compatible with all existing HARDCore FPGA-equipped TiMax SoundHub units, incorporates four individual one-in/16-out ultra-highquality reverb engines. This allows sound designers to have complete control over all parameters and access an advanced 3D room reverb-builder application.
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Front and centre
NEAT HAS released its Neat Center companion device that lets remote meeting attendees follow the conversation more closely by clearly hearing and seeing everyone in the room, even when those in the room are far away from the main device or facing inwards, discussing something among themselves. The solution has been designed to be simple to set up, giving users flexible placement options and improving the capabilities of other Neat devices for enhanced content and engagement.
Housing a 360° 3x lens camera, 16 omnidirectional mic arrays, plus advanced AI that dynamically analyses the room and people within it, Neat Center enables remote attendees to enjoy greater equity
and inclusion during hybrid meetings. Bringing them to the front and centre of the conversation, Neat Center enables remote participants to gain a closer and clearer audiovisual perspective when people face away from them on video.
Like all Neat devices, Neat Center is described as easy to set up and install, with just a single cable for network and power. Thanks to its flexible, self-calibrating design, users can also position it anywhere in the space and be assured that everyone stays seen and heard. It can be placed on or hung above the meeting room table, or mounted on the wall and “will make hybrid meetings on Zoom or Microsoft Teams feel much more rewarding and productive”.
Datapath controls the room
IN THE face of the increasing number of control room challenges, Datapath has enhanced both its hardware and software portfolio for its Aetria solution, an integrated platform for control rooms of any size. The Aetria Touch is the company’s dedicated touch panel for Aetria installations. The 10.1-inch tablet comes with two distinct user modes of operation. Prepackaged with Basic mode, users will be able to open preset layouts on videowalls, while customers upgrading their environment to Advanced mode will encompass a full touch-based user interface, allowing greater control with
and videowall zoom capability. Designed to sit on an operator’s desk or be affixed to a wall, the touch panel connects directly to the Aetria control network via an Ethernet connection with optional PoE. Fully secured using device encryption and Aetria User Rights Management, users can select the videowall they’d like to manage, and open and close layout files as the situation demands. Access to Layouts, Templates and all source types is available to all Aetria Touch users. The additional, optional Aetria Touch Pro interface allows users to open sources as individual windows and use touch gestures to place them on the wall,
Upgrade like a pro
AUDIO-TECHNICA HAS its System 20 PRO, a major upgrade to its System 10 PRO that has been on the market for 10 years.
The System 20 PRO is a hightech 2.4GHz wireless system that has been designed for corporate, education, hospitality and commercial use. It comes with a dynamic range of 120dB (A-weighted) and has a total harmonic distortion of <0.05%. The upgrade provides an operating range of 60m, a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz, a latency of 2.8ms (standard) and 6.7ms (HD mode), an
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interface and an RJ12 receiver link in/out connector; the ATW-RC14 receiver unit with 10dBm EIRP RF output power and a –90dBm RF sensitivity; the ATW-T1401 bodypack transmitter with 10dBm EIRP RF output power and ±1dB RF output power tolerance; the ATW-T1402 handheld transmitter and ATW-T1406 boundary microphone transmitter, both with 10dBm EIRP and –90dBm RF sensitivity; and the ATW-T1407 desk stand transmitter with 24V DC phantom power and an included rechargeable Li-on battery.
Caught in a Soundweb
COMBINING OPTICAL zoom, visual AI tracking and multi-camera switching, Crestron Electronics is
hoping its 1 Beyond range of PTZ cameras addresses a critical need for automated cameras in larger meeting spaces. Designed to enhance framing and tracking in medium or large rooms, the 1 Beyond i12 and i20 models are intelligent PTZ cameras boasting built-in Visual AI. An onboard processing unit and built-in reference camera allows them to frame and track groups, presenters or zones, while Crestron Visual AI detects and tracks a speaker even when the subject is turned away or wearing a mask, and anticipates behaviours for smooth camera movement.
JBL adds Pro SoundBar
BY ADDING HDMI and Bluetooth digital source inputs, JBL Professional has expanded its Pro SoundBar line-up with the release of the PSB-2. Engineered to deliver focused audio while minimising sound transfer to adjacent rooms, and specifically tuned for human speech, the PSB-2 integrates a front-facing speaker that outputs enhanced fidelity out of television speakers. The manufacturer claims improved clarity at low volume levels,
while a two-position volume limiting switch provides further control. HDMI and Bluetooth digital inputs together with a single source control button on top of the speaker simplify switching between sources. The PSB-2 supports volume control through CEC from the TV or directly
CATERING TO a diverse range of environments, the Soundweb OMNI family from BSS is an open architecture DSP platform that combines enterprise-grade processors, flexible I/O expanders, Dante/AES67 networked audio, an onboard scripting engine developed by AMX and a vast library of processing objects, including media playback, AEC and VoIP. It is described as the next generation in open architecture DSP, combining purpose-built hardware with software to provide the flexibility of centralised
designers to choose the appropriate topology for any installation. BSS’s commitment to supporting control system programmers is reinforced through the introduction of HControl, a human-readable, standards-based
Features include auto-framing, 5x digital zoom, 120° viewing angle and three camera position presets. Auto-framing with intelligent face detection tracks whoever is speaking and smoothly switches between
Don’t touch – control without the screen
US-BASED AV company Atlona has introduced an alternative to touch panels for AV control. The AT-VKP-8E is a complete AV control system with a simple user interface that provides IP-based system control in environments where a simple and straightforward keypad interface is preferred, such as standard classrooms and small meeting spaces. Its eight buttons can be configured to control display on/off, source selection, audio volume levels and other system functions. For enhanced customisation, it includes a
2.7-inch ePaper display. Users can associate custom text and icons with specific buttons, as well as navigate between different display layouts, while RGB LEDs and a multistep level indicator can be used to indicate system status. The PoE LAN connection provides power to the controller and the ability to control devices over Ethernet and an RS-232 port is included for serial control for legacy devices. The VKP-8E is set up using the Atlona Cloud platform, providing an interface for defining ePaper label/icons and LED colours, as
include one-click wireless screen sharing for up to four devices and built-in Android is said to provide effortless connection. Setup is described as easy to “remove every barrier to a successful meeting”.
well as macros for controlling room technology which can be added from a database of Atlona and third-party drivers. Configuration files can be deployed to the keypad directly from the cloud, or offline over a LAN.
products with an HDBaseT wall straightforward connectivity needs, extension, as well as supporting remote HDMI source connection requirements for larger systems.
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Sleek Shure
FOLLOWING THE launch of the MXA902 last year, Shure has unveiled the Microflex Advance MXA901 conferencing ceiling array microphone, featuring a low-profile 34cm diameter round form factor, available in white, black and aluminium finishes. Designed to deliver enhanced directional voice capture and reproduction with minimal setup required, the MXA901 comes with six available accessory mounts to ensure compatibility with most ceiling types. In addition, the
small- to medium-sized meeting rooms, with audio and video capabilities integrated into the single device. Audio functionalities like noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation aim to ensure only the essential audio input is
or multiple arrays. The MXA901 is designed with Single Zone Automatic Coverage Technology, which covers a 6m x 6m space with minimal configuration needed, enabling users to automatically capture the talkers they wish to hear and
captured, while video capabilities like speaker framing, group framing and composition view guarantee all participants
The ClickShare Bar is available in two models. The ClickShare Bar Core brings all essential collaboration functionalities, combined with audio and video. The ClickShare Bar Pro adds extra functionalities like advanced AI speaker framing, interactivity features (touchback, annotation and blackboarding), as well as a wired roomdock.
THE WK series is INFiLED’s fine pixel pitch, ultra-thin, high-resolution digital LED display, specially designed for indoor fixed installations. The series is an upgraded version of the QM series, boasting a panel ratio of 16:9, high refresh rate and high greyscale. Configurations of 2K, 4K and 8K resolution displays can be achieved and the screens have superior heat dissipation on the back and neat internal circuits. This series is suitable for wall-mounted installations in various commercial display fields such as command and control centres and conference
applications. The size of each cabinet is 600mm x 337.5mm and each cabinet weighs less than 5kg. Other benefits include rapid cooling in the central control.
Simplifying cinema integration
POWERSOFT’S DOLBY Atmos
Connect module is a new key feature of the recently released ArmoníaPlus 2.7 software, which aims to facilitate the process of patching Dolby Atmos processors, making the procedure even more straightforward for systems integrators.
This latest integration works by simply adding the network information of a Dolby CP950 processor and, with that set, ArmoníaPlus will handle all AES67 flows and channels, making Powersoft amplifiers ready for direct patching. This streamlined
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avoid distracting noise. Described by the manufacturer as its sleekest ceiling array microphone yet, the MXA901 incorporates Multi-zone Automatic Coverage technology that captures talkers in up to eight areas. It can be used in smaller rooms or multiple units can be selected for larger spaces. Onboard IntelliMix
DSP delivers echo- and noise-free audio, while next-generation array architecture is said to ensure natural speech and enhanced directional pickup. The microphone is certified for use with Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and compatible with other popular collaboration tools. It is also compatible with Microflex Ecosystem networked mute buttons, DSP and loudspeakers. Shure Audio Encryption keeps meeting content secure between the MXA901 and other Microflex Ecosystem devices in the room.
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capability, AVer’s TR335N AI auto tracking PTZ camera has been designed to extend “powerful and dependable” setup to users across the pro AV industry. The TR335N showcases proprietary functions including Presenter Mode, Zone Mode and Hybrid Mode tracking, all driven by advanced AI processing. Featuring 4K60fps resolution, hybrid auto tracking and smooth PTZ operations, the PTZ is most suited for broadcasting, streaming or recording. Users can benefit from lossless, low-latency video streaming
without complex configurations. The 30x optical zoom operates even while the camera is panning and tilting, giving users the ability to accentuate content quickly.
PLANAR’S MGM series of fine pitch MicroLED videowall displays features models with flip-chip LEDs. Seamless tiling is said to offer superior performance with exceptional 8K clarity. Benefits include a large viewing angle and wide colour gamut. The videowall displays are available in 0.9mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm and 1.8mm pixel pitches. The 27-inch cabinets feature front
installation and serviceability, enabling users to mount them directly to a wall. With a thin mounted profile of less than 4 inches, the videowall footprint meets the requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The cabinets feature a 16:9 aspect ratio that enables each pixel pitch to achieve popular resolutions including Full HD and 4K.
Capable of delivering 36,500 lumens, it can operate as low as 44dBA and produce greater than 98% of the Rec. 2020 colour space. It can also operate on single-phase 200 240 VAC at full brightness, or 100 120 VAC at a reduced brightness to prolong the operational life of the projector. Additionally, the Griffyn 4K35-RGB features integrated Christie Twist for warping and blending, and is compatible with Christie Mystique, the company’s automated camerabased alignment and recalibration
approach Rec. 2020 colour volume, a colour standard closest to what the human eye can see. The 25,000-lumen 4K UHD resolution projector comes with TruLife+ electronics, which features electronic colour convergence (ECC) so that users can correct colour convergence imperfections and individually adjust red, green and blue via remote. The manufacturer’s intelligent lens system (ILS1) is said to make swapping lenses easy for rental and staging.
Going Solo
ANALOG WAY has debuted its Solo media player, a singlechannel 4K video player with one program, one preview and intuitive user interface software that offers high-quality monitoring of the Program and Preview channels. Focusing exclusively on playback of full-screen video files, it has native support of various codecs, including H.264, H.265/ HEVC, AWX and non-standard resolutions.
The company has also added the the Aquilon RS5, Aquilon RS6 and Aquilon Cmax to its LivePremier
FEATURING AN frame of view, the VC-TR60 from Lumens can reportedly shoot as wide as a webcam. Its 12x optical zoom means that it can focus tight, with the 4K sensor picking out every detail. It features auto-tracking and framing modes, while its intelligent human detection algorithms deliver smooth tracking for conferences, presentations,
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meeting rooms, classrooms and studios. The camera delivers video over HDMI and SDI, making it suitable for AV and video workflows. Its USB video output is compatible with most VC/UC platforms and the Ethernet port is optimised to stream video over IP. Provided with a fiveyear warranty, the VC-TR60 can be installed upright or suspended from the ceiling using Lumens’ dedicated mounts.
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The Power of Simple
Neat has unveiled its slimmer, more powerful, next-generation Neat Bar for unparalleled, beautifully simple video meetings in small to medium-sized rooms
SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2019, Neat Bar has proven to be a gamechanger in the video communications industry. It’s helped deliver leadingedge video devices to over 13,000 customers worldwide, including many Fortune 500 companies. Neat Bar marked a new era of simplicity, quality and design in video devices, an achievement Neat is proud to expand on with the release of the newly refined Neat Bar.
Neat Bar Generation 2 is not just a first second-generation device – it’s a leap forward in power and simplicity. It delivers extraordinary audio and video quality for native Zoom or Microsoft Teams meetings in an all-new, elegant, streamlined design. Building on Neat’s unwavering commitment to providing simple yet powerful, clutter-free video devices, it equips users with enhanced, easy-to-use, cutting-edge capabilities that continue to elevate it above all other bar solutions.
Certified for Microsoft Teams ensures everyone is seen in the same proportion, regardless of the camera
enable customers to hear people’s voices clearly. Users will get the perfect balance between reducing spatial cues and intelligible speech, resulting in more fluid conversations
Generation 2 also features a voicespeakers with opposing drivers cancel out vibration, maximise tonal range and deliver minimal distortion so that you hear people’s voices as naturally
continuously adjust and adapt to a room’s acoustics, noises and lighting conditions, as well as the number of people in the room, where they are and
what’s happening around them. An integrated second-generation platform also drives hardware-accelerated audio and video processing directly on the device, not in the cloud. Carefully designed technology components enable a slender profile that suitably fits thin screens. These components include a well-crafted arrangement of microphones, speakers, a camera, sensors, a power supply and processing. Users can place the device on a table, above or below one or two monitors, or it can be wallmounted or slide effortlessly into the original Neat Bar mounts. Neat Bar Generation 2 comes with the dynamic touchscreen meeting controller Neat Pad.
The original Neat Bar is still available and provides all the essentials for superb video collaboration with exceptional audio and video capabilities in a simple yet elegant design that’s just as ideal for huddle rooms and small to medium-sized spaces.
“The Neat Bar Generation 2 continues the company’s focus on designing high-quality, easy-to-use and easy-to-install video devices. With less than 15% of all small or huddle spaces video-enabled today, the potential to drive better collaboration experiences is immense. Neat Bar offers a full range of features, making it a powerful choice for huddle spaces,” explains Roopam Jain, vice president of research, information and communications technology at Frost & Sullivan.
Finally, Neat has also launched its first-ever trade-in programme to support anyone who wants to upgrade their current bars from Neat or other device providers for Neat Bar Generation 2.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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What trends are currently shaping the pro AV industry?
The first trend is the emergence of micro LEDs. The technology is developing faster than ever – if you look back 30 years ago, the market was mostly filled with LCDs and projectors but, now, LEDs are becoming more popular, the costs are coming down and new advancements in micro LED technology are being developed with a vast improvement in the performance of the display, increased stability and a higher accuracy rate. The second trend is extended reality (XR) combined with the developments in display technology.
How is Planar addressing these trends?
Planar opened a micro LED factory in 2016 and released its first micro LED product in 2019. The factory is still growing and expanding. We are also developing XR technology in the cinema and broadcast industries. Last year, Planar began mass production of a quantum dot micro LED chip with the aim of speeding up the commercialisation of micro LED display technology.
What is Planar highlighting on its booth this year?
We will be showcasing a 136-inch all-in-one LED solution which comes with an integrated speaker, microphone and touchscreen. We’ll also be bringing our command centre solution with micro LED. In the APAC region, most of our customers come from the military and security sectors so we want to highlight the benefits of our control room system.
What are the key trends that are currently shaping the pro AV industry?
Our research has shown that around 80% of people now have the choice as to where they’d like to work but interestingly, nine out of 10 people are still going back to the office on a weekly basis. This means that meetings today are not going to be fully in-person but they’re not going to 100% remote either – around seven out of 10 meetings are now online. So this shows that people are wanting to come back into the office for personal engagement and the increase in productivity when people talk face-to-face. So the challenge is –how can a company provide a meeting solution that equips the employees and the meeting spaces with an experience that is as close to personal face-to-face interaction as possible? It’s about providing the same experience for everyone – if people are working at home, they feel they are missing the personal connection with their colleagues. It’s not about productivity any more – personal interaction is just as important. It’s a hard challenge but also a great opportunity for the technology to solve the puzzle.
How is Jabra adapting to these changes?
Our focus is bringing innovation to help the modern workforce excel in this new hybrid way of working. Our PanaCast 50 provides a unique 180° field of view but it also brings the AI-enabled intelligent experience to help virtual participants engage with what’s happening in the meeting room. With continuous firmware updates, we can keep rolling out new intelligent experiences to our customers.
What can visitors expect on your booth this year?
Last year, we focused on our PanaCast 50 series and in particular the intelligent experience like dynamic composition and intelligent zoom. What has changed this year are all the firmware updates we have released and we will be showing customers how all these developments can help solve the challenges of our new ways of working. The device evolves as our ways of working evolve. And PanaCast 50 is not just one device – there’s a whole family of products so if you’re looking for a BYOD solution for the meeting room or a room-based system for Android or Windows, there something for you in the PanaCast 50 range.
One of the firmware updates we’ll be highlighting is PanaCast 50’s intelligent meeting space. With challenges such as glass walls in meeting spaces, we will show how to solve those problem by enabling the intelligent meeting space. We will also be focusing on the front of room device for intelligent speakers to show how to create an accurate meeting transcription and how the voice quality can increase the accuracy of the inputs. We’re also excited to bring our Jabra+ software platform to the show, which allows users to manage Jabra meeting room devices remotely and add scale.
What do you like about Bangkok?
It’s dynamic, diverse – it’s a city that never sleeps and you can meet people from all over the world. When you work for a global company, it’s about bringing people together – and that comes alive in Bangkok.
Jey Wang, Planar N10
Ling Lu, Jabra K10
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The all-new Soundweb OMNI Series epitomizes the next generation in open architecture digital signal processing and is infinitely scalable to support the diverse requirements of installed applications. It combines enterprise-grade DSP, flexible I/O expansion devices, networked audio and distribution and integrated media playback managed via AVX Architect and Control unified software suite. The Soundweb OMNI series are available in four options including: 512p 256p Open Architecture Digital Signal processors and 32e and 16e Analog and AES3 I/O Expanders. Learn more at bssaudio.com.
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Redefining the workspace
Zach Snook, director of product management at Biamp, looks at how the practice of hoteling can be used to increase productivity and staff satisfaction in the face of shrinking office space
HYBRID WORKING, WHERE employees split their time between the traditional office environment and elsewhere, exploded in popularity during the pandemic. However, unlike other aspects of daily life that have gone back to normal, a return to the office hasn’t materialised, with the hybrid working trend apparently here to stay for the foreseeable future. In late 2023, desk booking platform Robin Powered surveyed 530 business owners and facilities managers across the US about how their office space is currently being used and what the future of the physical office will look like. The survey found that 75% of businesses said they planned to reduce office space this year, compared to 46% in 2022.
As employers continue to coalesce around hybrid work scenarios, shrinking office footprints accordingly, employees increasingly do not have their own dedicated deskspaces. Should all or even a majority of employees show up to the office on any given day, proceedings can quickly transform into an elaborate game of musical chairs. To better manage the reduction in office space, AV and IT leaders from family businesses to enterprise-level corporations need to think not just about how they accommodate a distributed workforce within a hybrid work environment, but also how best to leverage the scaled-down office without hurting productivity and employee satisfaction. In response, organisations are increasingly adopting hoteling strategies, meaning that instead of having dedicated workstations, employees reserve desks
or meeting rooms as needed. This approach provides maximum flexibility as employees can choose the most suitable workspace based on their specific tasks and requirements from day to day, or even hour to hour.
Hoteling is particularly beneficial for organisations with a significant portion of the workforce operating remotely. As a general rule of thumb for maintaining just enough office space for hybrid work scenarios without sacrificing productivity, a desk-to-employee ratio of 0.7 means that for 10 employees there should be seven desks. Of course, if everyone shows up at the office on any given day, not enough desks will be available. Giving employees the ability to easily reserve shared in-office resources such as a workstation in a hoteling environment ensures that the team does not find itself spread out or – worse – without workspaces at all.
Organisations can also utilise hoteling to address issues like equitable access to workplace technology, effective
communication in hybrid settings and maintaining company culture within a distributed workforce. Other benefits include reducing the carbon emissions of the organisation by making the office space as efficient as possible while reducing the need for employees to commute, especially if they know the office will be full that day or that a primary colleague or supervisor won’t be present. Scheduling systems can be incorporated into the existing IT framework and hardware, ideally within the conferencing solutions built on preexisting unified communication platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Creating an effective hoteling strategy starts with making scheduling and managing office space as simple as possible for employees, whether they are in the physical office or not. The company-wide scheduling platform should include a mobile app allowing employees to find and book a desk or conference room before going into
the office. Ensuring the app includes floorplans provides users with an overview of available desks on each floor to find and book a space that fits their needs. The app could also be used to view ongoing and upcoming bookings days in advance, enabling an employee to book the space and check in. The system should also assist users in finding their colleagues based on current bookings, enhancing collaboration and teamwork opportunities.
In-office displays showcasing the desk or room schedule and its current status should be provided for each workspace or conference room. Providing an option for an employee to book the space in real time as they review the schedule further enhances productivity. A traffic light system whereby devices might light up red to signal that the particular space is currently reserved, amber to show that the desk is reserved for later in the day or green to indicate the space is open and available to book could be particularly useful. The key is ensuring that such a hoteling hardwaresoftware system is cloud-enabled and integrates within the existing office software collaboration tools and AV hardware.
Those organisations that can master scheduling within effective conferencing AV ecosystems, including unified communication tools, will generate the most employee satisfaction in hybrid work environments well into the future, taking the stress out of a visit to the office and ensuring a productive working environment.
An effective hoteling strategy can make scheduling and managing office space easier
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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What’s currently shaping the future of the pro AV industry?
First, although Covid is largely behind us, the hybrid workplace is something that’s not going to fade away and companies are still facing difficulties getting people back into the office. Second, on the projection side, businesses are looking at how to make their workspaces more inclusive and create a more AVoriented environment to promote their products and serve their customers. And third, in the control room market, customers are wanting to remotely dial into the control room so they can access the workflow and monitor critical operations remotely.
What are Barco’s solutions to these issues?
First is the market-leading Barco ClickShare wireless meeting room solution and, specifically, the ClickShare video bars launched this year that are carbon neutral, easy to maintain, easy to install and budget-friendly. We are looking at providing a more inclusive end-to-end ecosystem and the video bars have been designed to provide a better audio experience for both in-person and hybrid meetings. Second, we are developing our projectors towards 4K and native 4K and offering various brightness levels from 20,000 lumens to above 40,000 lumens depending on the application. In the control room, we are launching Barco UniSee 2.0 along with the Barco Truepix LED videowall and new Barco Control software that can support multiple imports and multiple sources.
This year will be Barco’s biggest year for new product introductions and we’ll be bringing as many as we can to InfoComm, including the i600 projector, Encore3 Event Master, our QDX projectors, ClickShare CX50 gen 2 products and UniSee 2.0 and Barco Control. Despite being 90 years young, we are still going strong and we’re excited to show all our new products at InfoComm Asia.
What are the key trends that are currently shaping the pro AV market?
After Covid, every organisation was scrambling to come up with a way of supporting hybrid meetings and collaborations. Now, most companies have solutions that can do that but the trend now is to focus more on the quality of the meetings. In terms of productivity, we’re talking about how fast and how easy it is to start the meeting without every member of the company’s IT team having to help. And in terms of the meeting experience, the buzzword right now is meeting equity. When there are lots of people in a boardroom, everybody appears the size of a thumbnail, so how do you have engagement with this type of experience? We are having these discussions with our customers on a daily basis. No surprises that the other trend we’re seeing right now is AI. Every organisation is thinking about how they can incorporate AI into their business practices. And Crestron is no different – we are trying to incorporate AI into our technologies going
What key products are Crestron developing to meet these trends?
In terms of productivity, automation is in Crestron’s DNA – we’ve been working for a long time to help customers start their meetings within a few seconds rather than a few minutes. We coined the term “a 10 second room” in Asia – that means that from the moment you step into the meeting room, it takes less than 10 seconds to start the hybrid meeting – this is our commitment to our customers. For meeting equity, the common setup today is a front camera system, but the problem with this is that it is unable to select the best angle. The nature of today’s meetings is collaborating – we’re not just talking to remote participants but also to colleagues in the room, and the camera is not always picking up the face of the person speaking. When remote participants experience this, they lose engagement. The Crestron 1 Beyond multi-camera system has been designed to solve these problems. With multiple cameras placed at strategic locations around the room, 1 Beyond will automatically pick the best camera for each speaker and the remote participant will always see the front of the person who is talking. By placing a camera on top of every display in the room, we are increasing the engagement between the remote and in-room participants.
What solutions will you showcasing at InfoComm Asia this year?
Visitors to our booth will be treated to a full suite of our workspace solutions, such as room booking panels, wireless presenters, intelligent speakers, UC solutions and of course our AV-over-IP and VX products. In particular, we will be holding live demonstrations of our 1 Beyond multi-camera system setup. The other product we’ll be highlighting is our Videobar system. While other videobar products on the market are designed for small and huddle spaces, our solution has been created for larger rooms and is for customers who don’t want an elaborate setup.
Ta Loong Gan, Barco H10
Tan Kok Sen, Crestron E10
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Just what the doctor ordered
UT Consulting’s Daniel Knoche discusses the rising trends of AV within the healthcare sector, as well as challenges and considerations that consultants encounter during a project
STARTING OUT IN 2003 AS A team of three in busy Melbourne, UT Consulting had to set itself apart from other AV consultancies. It did this by providing specialist services for the then less-trodden courtroom and education environments, then extending to health, commercial, hospitality and government spaces.
Now, UT Consulting’s team of 15 is spread between Melbourne and Perth and is currently focusing on projects mainly within the healthcare sector.
Daniel Knoche, senior consultant at UT Consulting, says that a lot of healthcare facilities are looking to the future when requesting an AV system: “From a technology infrastructure perspective, we have seen futureproofing and options for expansion become more common during the design and development process. A common approach for a hospital project used to be to design and build for the site’s immediate requirements; however, today, we are involved in discussions on designs
that allow for additional wards or departments in the future.”
Knoche also notes that, globally, there is a lack of availability of clinicians, which means that hospitals are feeling the pressure to be an appealing environment for much-needed doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. “This macro issue has an impact on the facility design, where the focus is on creating environments that can incentivise talent acquisition and the retention of clinical staff.”
With healthcare facilities hardly ever underused, it’s a reasonable ask that the technology can keep up with demand and that the facilities receive reliable support, should it fall short. “The impact of downtime for an operating theatre can be catastrophic, especially if theatre space is limited. Therefore, a key emerging trend is ensuring redundancy in the system design, as well as sourcing appropriate support agreements. These agreements are
tailored to the facility to maximise uptime, with agreed strategies in place to address onsite support and the replacement of faulty equipment.”
Virtual Health Environments (VHEs) are another growing trend within healthcare technology, which see remote monitoring of wards, allowing two-way visual and audio communication to the bedside. Access and Flow rooms are also a popular request, according to Knoche. These systems enable staff to manage the needs of the hospital on a day-to-day basis via a single control room. “The information comes from various sources such as electronic medical records, theatre scheduling and patient administration systems. Data – emergency department case numbers, waiting times, ambulance arrivals, unexpected patient discharges or planned surgeries, for example – are often shown as graphics to make it easier to read and interpret.”
room to work quickly and efficiently, providing the clinicians within the theatre all the information and data needed.”
With many of us sceptical about the increasing use of technology, Knoche insists AI, in particular, is best used for complex analysis within healthcare. However, that doesn’t work without a skilled practitioner reviewing the analysis and assessing the overall situation for the good of the patient. “We see AI as assisting in supporting patient care. Clinicians and any other end user should not be worried about the technology – it should work every time, be reliable, user-friendly and allow them to undertake their requirements, whether that outcome is clinical or non-clinical. That is when AV assists with improved productivity and quality of care.”
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A recent project – Monash Children’s hospital in Victoria, Australia
Daniel Knoche
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