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By now, most businesses understand that equipping your workplace with cutting-edge AV technology is the best way to streamline and futureproof processes. But with a lot of moving parts — knowing what technologies to invest in, when to upgrade, how to manage maintenance and repairs — doing so can be a challenge for a lot of organizations.

With those challenges in mind, we’re rolling out Evolve, our user-inspired AV as a service program. With one single subscription, you can have everything you need for modern productivity.

You’ll never have to worry about your systems becoming obsolete, or unpredictable business changes drastically altering your technology needs. From strategy and design to deployment and service, you’ll be backed by a team of experts who can help bring the power of collaborative environments to your business.

Benefits of Audio Video as a Service

Audio video as a service (AVaaS) subscriptions has a substantial advantage over traditional AV implementation and maintenance processes. AVaaS allows businesses to:

• Know what new technologies to invest in and upgrade at any time.
• Re-set term options at any point to protect against changes to your business.
• Get an in-room QR code that connects to a MVE team for on-demand support and learning.
• Plan and achieve goals set for the future.
• Have break-fix services for the entire lifecycle.

Regardless of industry, company size, or business goals, all organizations can benefit from more advanced technology and more collaborative workspaces. These benefits that are only available on a subscription basis will allow your teams to work together more efficiently and effectively.

Key Features of Evolve

Evolve has some key features that you just won’t find anywhere else:

• The IVCi Portal which gives users full visibility into projects and quotes, with a helpdesk and all relevant documentation.
• In-room QR Code Support for the most comprehensive adoption and utilization program.
• Full, in-person QBRs so you can trace the impact of AV environment on your business goals.
• Hardware and software that’s monitored by an in-house team ready to quickly resolve any issues that may arise.

Sound too good to be true? That just might be because your current AV environment isn’t measuring up. But with modern productivity evolving rapidly, it’s time to embrace the future by looking at AV in an entirely new way.

With Evolve AVaaS, you’ll be able to get there first, go with confidence, become the experts, and achieve your goals. In other words, you’ll be charging ahead and setting the pace in your industry, allowing you to achieve things you never could before.

Ready to Embrace the Future of AV?

The future of AV is here, and it’s yours for the taking. Interested in learning more or getting started in future-proofing your AV capabilities? Contact us and start speaking with an Evolve expert today!

What is an AV Room? A place to collaborate? A place to meet with remote team members? A place to present PowerPoint slides? While the correct answer may be all of the above; none of these functions would happen without the proper design and configuration of the space. Technology integration and the actual room environment  are essential considerations when designing an optimal meeting space. As stated by Tim Hennen, SVP of Engineering at IVCi, “An audio visual integrated room is a meld of art and science. The art is in the design of the room itself; the lighting, furniture, and the selection of the right technologies that will eventually come together. The science comes in with the building of those technology connections and making each device work together as if they were one.” That being said, there are 4 core design and technology components that are imperative when creating an effective collaboration environment. Understanding these will also help with determining what you would like to accomplish within the room.

Video “What do you want to see?” Video in an AV room is about the display of content, how you see meeting participants on the other side of the video call,  and how remote participants see you. The equipment associated with video includes cameras, displays, a matrix switcher, a digital video processor, and a codec.

Audio “How do you want to hear/be heard?” Audio in an AV room is about how audio is projected in the room, how sound is sent to remote participants, and how you are heard to remote participants. Equipment for audio includes speakers, microphones, acoustic panels, and an audio control system.

Control “How do you want to control the room?” Control in an AV room is about managing what you display, where you display it, and who is heard. The equipment involved includes a control processor and the control panel.

Lighting “How will the room be lit properly?” Lighting in an AV room is about where the lighting is placed, where current natural light sources are located, and where you want your furniture and equipment placed. Lights, shades, and lighting placement are the essentials associated with lighting in an AV room.

Understanding how these components affect the collaboration space is as important as selecting the the technology itself. Poor lighting or acoustics impact the collaboration experience just as much as not having the right video conferencing or presentation equipment. Download a copy of our AV Buyers guide for detailed explanations of each core component in addition to some handy tips and tricks.