AV & Presentation


Crestron Rolls Out Modular Room Controller

Crestron has released a new room controller that not only runs multiple programs for lighting, HVAC, security, and AV applications but also allows individual programs to be uploaded or updated without affecting other processes.

Promethean Releases PowerPoint Addon for Student Response Systems

Ed tech developer Promethean has released a new plugin that adds interactive polling features and new presentation capabilities to Microsoft PowerPoint.

'Be Heard' Grant Program To Award Classroom Amplification Systems

Calypso Systems has opened its third-annual Be Heard School Grants program, which awards classroom audio systems to K-12 schools.

NEC Rolls Out 2 Short-Throw LCD Projectors

NEC has introduced two portable, networkable LCD projectors as the newest members in it's M-series of short-throw projectors.

Cisco TelePresence Now Connects to Homes

Cisco is extending its umi line of video communication and collaboration tools so that home users will be able to connect with businesses using TelePresence.

Nomad Launches 13U Fixed Podium

Nomad Technologies, a company that offers digital wall displays, podiums, and video conferencing solutions, has unveiled a new multimedia classroom podium that ships with a customizable array of AV equipment.

New NEC Projectors Display Video in Unusual Places

NEC has unveiled four high-brightness projectors with the ability to project images on nonwhite and three-dimensional surfaces, including cylindrical and spherical walls and the corners of rooms.

Gefen KVM Device Extends Video to 1,000 Feet

Gefen, a company that offers scalers, converters, splitters, extenders, signal switches, and digital signage devices, has unveiled three KVM extenders that use CAT-5 cable to extend video signals and USB peripherals.

Epson Debuts Interactive LCD Projector

Epson has rolled out a new projector that can turn walls, tabletops, and other flat surfaces into interactive learning environments.

Vidyo Appliance Records Video Conferences

A new $9,500 appliance from Vidyo provides for a kind of personal telepresence by letting users Webcast and record their video conferences.

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