When universities plan AV investments, the priority list is predictable: lecture halls, auditoriums, classrooms, maybe a flagship boardroom for the president’s office. Dining halls rarely make the cut. That’s a missed opportunity. Across campuses in Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Albuquerque, dining facilities are some of the highest-traffic, highest-visibility spaces a university operates — and most are still running on … Read More
Why More Technology Doesn’t Always Mean Better Technology
Technology plays a critical role in how organizations communicate, collaborate, learn, and serve their communities. As technology continues to evolve, many organizations assume that adding more devices, more features, and more capabilities will automatically lead to better outcomes. In reality, that isn’t always the case. Over the years, we’ve worked with organizations across higher education, government, healthcare, and corporate environments. … Read More
What 15+ Years of AV Integration Has Taught Us About What Clients Actually Need
When you’ve been doing this work as long as we have, patterns emerge. You start to see the same challenges come up across different industries, different building types, and different budgets. You learn that the most technically impressive system isn’t always the most successful one. You learn that the questions clients ask at the beginning of a project are rarely … Read More
Direct View LED vs. Rear Projection — What Makes Sense for Large Format Displays
When it comes to large format displays, the options have never been better — or more confusing. Two technologies that frequently come up in the conversation for corporate boardrooms, university auditoriums, government chambers, and large public spaces are direct view LED and rear projection. Both can deliver impressive visual experiences at scale, but they are fundamentally different technologies with very … Read More
The ROI of Digital Signage Nobody Talks About
When organizations evaluate digital signage, the conversation almost always starts in the same place: cost. Hardware, installation, content management software, ongoing maintenance. It’s a real investment, and it deserves real scrutiny. What gets far less attention is the return — and not just the obvious kind. Yes, digital signage can reduce printing costs and drive customer engagement. But some of … Read More
What Happens Between “Approved” and “Installed”?
When people think about an AV project, they often picture two moments: the decision to move forward and the finished space. What usually gets overlooked is everything that happens in between. Once a project is approved, the real work begins. Long before displays turn on and users walk into the room for the first time, there are dozens of moving … Read More
How to Define Your AV Needs Before Writing an RFP
Before you send out a request for proposal, there’s important groundwork to do. Here’s how to set your AV project up for success from the very beginning. Writing an AV RFP can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure exactly what you need. Many organizations make the mistake of jumping straight into the RFP process without first taking the time … Read More
Before Students Come Back: The AV Checklist Every University Needs
May is one of the most deceptively quiet months on a university campus. Finals wrap up, residence halls empty out, and the pressure of the academic year finally lifts. For facilities and IT teams across Utah and Arizona, though, it’s actually one of the most important windows of the year, because the summer months are when the real work happens. … Read More
Control Systems: What They Do and Why You Need One
If you’ve ever walked into a meeting room and tapped a single button to bring the displays to life, lower the shades, adjust the lighting, and connect to the call — that was a control system doing its job. Quietly, instantly, and without you having to think about it. Control systems are one of the most impactful components of any … Read More
What It Actually Takes to Get AV Right in a Government Building
Government facilities don’t get a lot of credit in conversations about audiovisual technology. The spotlight tends to go to sleek corporate campuses or newly renovated university buildings. But in over two decades of working across sectors, some of the most complex, high-stakes AV environments we’ve encountered have been in courthouses, municipal buildings, emergency operations centers, and public meeting chambers. The … Read More