Features
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The effect of contractor-grade lighting control systems on integrators
There’s been an influx of electrical contractor-grade and DIY lighting control systems in recent months. Sean Carroll looks into how this may affect integrators. Google’s Assistant ... -
In a snap: an interview with Charlie Kindel
From Microsoft to Amazon and Control4, Charlie Kindel has long worked for influential companies in the systems integration space. Now at SnapAV, Charlie talks to Connected about the ... -
Mass notification systems… Getting the message to the masses
As Standards continue to morph, AV professionals have a big part to play in mass notification emergency communication systems. Anna Hayes reports. In the event of ... -
How to put a value on your work
Price is one of the biggest elements in your sales process, economic engine and business health, writes Pete Baker. How do you determine the pricing for ... -
Can AV integrators capitalise on the boom in podcasting?
AV resellers should be glad to hear that podcasting is a booming sector. Soren Norgaard reports. During its annual Worldwide Developer Conference in 2018, Apple Inc ... -
Glass or plastic? The projector lens material debate
It almost seems to be a dumb question; should projector lenses be made from glass or plastic? For many people, perhaps most, the answer is obviously ... -
David Meyer… the 2019 Golden Paul in profile
From humble beginnings, David Meyer has taken out the industry’s highest honour. Anna Hayes talks to the most recent winner of the Golden Paul. This industry ... -
Four fixes for poor WiFi
If your network is rubbish it doesn’t really matter what you install, writes Geoff Meads. Here’s how to ensure you install a bulletproof wireless network. If ... -
Electronic whiteboards or interactive panels… what does the future hold?
Interactive display boards are constantly evolving but where does that leave the ‘work horse’ electronic whiteboard? Anna Hayes reports. Visual display has become part and parcel ... -
Fog computing in the AV sector
Jargon is widespread in the IT sector. The important thing is to understand networking and its possibilities, writes Paul Skelton. For years the home automation industry ...