Solutions
Higher Education
Learning Spaces
Learning spaces are the bread and butter of higher education deployments. They must be flexible enough to meet the changing needs of the students, robust enough so they remain ready for business, and easy enough to operate so new instructors don’t have to fumble with technology.
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Effective and transparent presentation tools for students
Intuitive user interface to support new users each semester
Ensure local students can see, hear, and be comfortable for long classes
Report data regarding room utilization and technology health
Enable quick access to quick-reference materials and helpdesk services.
System health monitoring, proactive support, and white-glove Managed Support Services.
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Classrooms
These small instruction spaces are the most common room type. Their primary objective is to bolster student engagement without getting in the way of the learning experience, all at an affordable price.
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See DetailsHeadcount6-50 in-room participants with 6-50 remote participantsArrangementStudents facing the instructor and displayDisplayFocal point of room, may need to share space/surface with whiteboard for instructor notesAudioRoom acoustics and intelligibility standards must be adoptedMediaLargely presentation material from an instructor computerTimeScheduled 45-90 minutes classesHelpMonitored and proactively supported, with in-room user help point for instructorsLecture Halls
These larger specialty spaces are purpose-build for larger class sizes and/or guest speakers. Due to the large seating capacity, care must be taken to ensure equal audio & video performance throughout the entire space.
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See DetailsHeadcount100-500 in-room participants with 100-500 remote participantsArrangementAudience facing elevated stage area for easy viewingDisplayFocal point of room, large enough to easily be seen by all and support special eventsAudioMore selective audio solutions must be considered for larger rooms than typical classroomsMediaPresentation materials, but with an emphasis on audio and cameras for effective streaming/recordingTimeScheduled 45-90 minutes classesHelpMonitored and proactively supported, with in-room user help point for instructors, but may also be operator-ledLearning Labs
These unique and interactive spaces provide an active learning environment for students, improving engagement and retention. However, they also come with a level of technological complexity that must be carefully considered.
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See DetailsHeadcount6-25 in-room students with adequate workspaceArrangementInstructor-facing, but also with the flexibility for breakout sessions and/or lab workDisplayFocal point of room, but may also have additional smaller displays for breakout groupsAudioSimple speech reinforcement solution is required for instructor, but face-to-face breakout sessions are the focusMediaPresentation materials, activity equipment to captureWork-StreamSmall group instruction with breakout abilitiesTimeScheduled 45-90 minutes classesHelpMonitored and proactively supported, with in-room user help point for instructorsMeeting Rooms
The success of any educational organization relies on the effective collaboration of its faculty, staff and students. Meeting rooms offer the ideal environment for collaboration, and lucky for you they are our specialty. Let us help you create and maintain the perfect collaborative experience for your teams.
Highlights
Enable faculty and staff members gather both locally and remotely.
Intuitive UI to support new users each semester
Ensure local and remote participants can see and hear, as well as be seen and heard themselves
Report data regarding room utilization and technology health.
Enable quick access to quick-reference materials and helpdesk services
System health monitoring, proactive support, and white-glove Managed Support Services.
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Conference Rooms
As the most common type of meeting spaces, conference rooms should focus on creating an easy-to-use, effective environment for local and remote participants without breaking the bank.
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See DetailsHeadcount4-10 in-room students, faculty, and/or staff with 4+ remote participantsArrangementImmersive open table arrangement enabling excellent display visibility while still promoting in-room discussionsDisplay1-2 front-wall displays for a mix of content and remote participant video streamsCamera ViewFront-wall camera with intelligent framing of in-room participantsMediaFocus on shared content and videoWork-StreamEncourages serial work over parallel workTimeScheduled 30-120 minute meetingsHelpMonitored and proactively supported, with in-room user help point.Huddle Rooms
This modern type of meeting space enables quick collaboration for smaller groups without wasting the resources of larger meeting rooms.
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See DetailsHeadcount2-10 in-room participants with limited remote participantsArrangement2-10 in-room participants with limited remote participantsDisplayOptional end-of-table / front-wall display for remote participant video feeds or contentCamera ViewCenter-table camera with panoramic view of local participantsMediaFocus on conversation over shared contentWork-StreamEncourage quick updates and scrum-like sessionsTimeScheduled or unscheduled 5-30 minute meetingsHelpMonitored and proactively supported, with in-room user help point.Boardrooms
Executive spaces for some of the most important conversations in the institution. These rooms should be luxurious and impressive to behold, providing an exceptional AV experience for your trustees and executive leadership.
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See DetailsHeadcount8-20 in-room participants with 1+ remote participantsArrangementColumnar or "u" shape arrangement enabling strong local headcountDisplayLarge front-wall display with on-table or side-wall reinforcement content displaysCamera ViewMultiple on-table or side-wall cameras with audio-triggered presets for perfectly framing the currently active seatMediaFocus on shared content and seamless conversationWork-StreamGeared for an executive experience, comfort and reliability are crucial to successTimeScheduled 1 hour to all-day meetingsHelpMonitored, proactively supported, with white-glove standby service and in-room user help pointSpecialty Spaces
Higher Education specialty spaces are often high visibility, high value, high risk systems that support graduations, theatrical productions, and sporting events. With so much on the line, don’t leave success up to chance: find an AV partner with a documented quality management system and a track record of excellence.
Highlights
Reliable performance is required for these high visibility systems on campus
Often a major revenue generator for the university or college
Flexible user interface for the operators to support fluid requests from users
Easy integration to existing LMS and event support
Report data regarding room utilization and technology health
Provide tiered support SLA to maintain system uptime
System health monitoring, proactive support, and white-glove Managed Support Services.
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Auditoriums
Auditoriums support some of the most valuable classes and events hosted by the university. These are large spaces where AV performance is critical. Deployment with a mature quality management system and meaningful performance specifications are crucial to the room’s success.
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See DetailsHead Counts100-500 in-room participants with limited remote participantsDisplayFocal point of room, large enough to easily be seen by all and support special eventsAudioAn intelligible, evenly distributed audio system is a must. It’s in the name!MediaPresentation materials, but with an emphasis on audio and cameras for effective streaming/recordingWork-StreamLarge group instruction and special events with guest speakers, recording and streaming are likelyTimeScheduled 60-120 minutes eventsHelpMonitored and proactively supported, most events may be operator-led with white-glove serviceTheaters
This is where the magic happens. Elevate your productions and better prepare the artists of tomorrow by integrating modern production technologies into your theatre space. No matter what your budget is, we can create a solution for you.
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See DetailsHead Counts50-200 in-room audience membersArrangementFlexible seating arrangements for varying production types.DisplayLarge format projection systems can be implemented for high visual impactAudioNatural-sounding audio systems are a must to transparently support the talent on stageMediaAdvanced and programmable playback systems are central to any modern production, and offer great training to technical theatre students.TimeScheduled 60-120 minutes eventsHelpMonitored and proactively supported, events will be operator-led with white-glove serviceAthletic Centers
Sporting events are a core component of the student and community experience. Amplify that experience though best-in-class sound systems, video walls, and more. Highlight your athletes, engage your community, and create memories for years to come.
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See DetailsHead Counts3,000 – 50,000 visitorsDisplayScoreboards and video walls to show scores/results that can be viewed in direct sunlightAudioAudio management and performance are critical to fans being able to understand what is happening on the field.EquipmentMainly audio focused, but having an effective digital signage management system can improve the experience and profitability of the spaceTimeScheduled 2-8 hour eventsHelpMonitored and proactively supported, systems will require a trained support staffStudios
Studios are becoming more common at universities and colleges. Students use them to submit their work in a professional manner or practice their presentation for upcoming events.
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See DetailsHead Counts1-4 talent, 2-4 operatorsSpace ConsiderationAcoustically treated space with proper lighting are even more important than the AV equipmentDisplayTeleprompters and/or remote participants become important to interact with the on-air talentAudioProfessional microphones and recording technology are required to produce quality recordings/streamsCamera ViewIntimate camera shots and/or flexible connectivity are required to capture the nuances of the subject matterEquipmentProfessional cameras and microphones are required to differentiate the space from beginner vloggers, and recording media should be carefully consideredHelpMonitored and proactively supported, systems will require a trained support staffPortable Systems
Not every event type for higher education can have a dedicated space. Sometimes the quadrangle needs to be transformed into a graduation event space. It may make sense for the university or college to invest in effective portable systems, ranging from simple public address systems to immersive concert setups.
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See DetailsHead Counts100 – 25,000EquipmentA trusted designer is required to make sure the equipment will be easy to setup, unconditionally support the event, and be storage-friendlyDisplayDisplays must be large enough to provide excellent viewing to the intended area and rugged enough to maintain an ROIAudioPortable audio systems are much different than installed systems, and the solutions are not always intuitive especially when events happen outdoorsStreamingLive-streaming events is now expected for all major events on campus.MediaHardware is important, but just as important is the platform services required to support students and families consume the eventHelpMonitored and proactively supported, systems will require a trained support staffDigital Signage
An informed campus is a happy and safe campus. An effective and manageable digital signage strategy plays a huge role in maintaining this. Being able to communicate with your entire organization is crucial to higher education organizations. It adds to the experience. Whether it’s informing them of upcoming events, the forecast, the campus shuttle schedule, or even emergencies on campus, digital signage is quickly becoming a necessity.
Highlights
Includes video walls, digital signs, campus TV, room scheduling, and more
Provide emergency alerts and instructions to improve safety on campus
Focused on getting your message out to your student body quickly and consistently
Build engagement and cohesion
Require highly secure deployments as compromise can cause embarrassment or worse
Report data regarding solution statistics and engagement data
System health monitoring, proactive support, and white-glove Managed Support Services.
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Video Walls
Not only for the lobby, video walls can be used in internal faculty spaces for informational displays, dorm/campus messaging, and even sporting events or graduations.
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See DetailsTechnologyAny combination of traditional LCD or modern direct view LED walls, in any orientation or environment, paired with state-of-the-art media playersSecurityProtect your school pride and reputation by securing signage content and players from outside tamperingManagementCentralized administration of all signage content with local customizations where appropriateHelpCall, chat, or email support for content creators and sysadminsCampus Messaging
Your faculty and students are everywhere on campus, so why isn’t your message? Get your content out there with powerful campus messaging and broadcast tools that put content on displays, in the web browser, and on mobile.
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See DetailsTechnologyStreaming technologies with web apps and signage playersSecurityEncrypted media streams with role-based access control ensures your message only goes where it’s supposed toManagementNo more “sneaker net”. Take control of your messaging anywhere in the world from one web portal.HelpCall, chat, or email support for content creators and sysadminsRoom Scheduling
Give your students and faculty total visibility into room usage. Utilize outside-of-the-room scheduling panels and LED indicators to broadcast room availability and reduce the barrier to finding study and huddle space on campus.
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See DetailsTechnologyWall-mounted touch panels, LED indicators, mobile apps, and desktop clients, all integrated with corporate email/calendar platformSecurityLimit classroom scheduling permissions to ensure rooms are only booked by those with permissionManagementCentrally manage your scheduling solution from the cloud, and limit administration of scheduling hardwareHelpCall, chat, or email support for content creators and system adminsManaged Services
Student and instructor turnover at higher education institutions is significant. Just when the team finally starts to get the hang of using and maintaining the AV spaces, the semester ends and the cycle has to start all over again. Having an effective managed services partner can alleviate a lot of these headaches.
Highlights
Provide support to new faculty and students on the use of the system
Not all issues require boots on the ground, many can be managed remotely/automatically for less
Use your support staff more effectively and efficiently
Monitor room usage data to assure users’ needs are being met
Highly customizable services that fit your needs
Staffed by AV professionals
Bound by industry-leading service-level agreements
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Remote Helpdesk
When AV technology goes wrong, it typically comes with disruption, embarrassment, and ultimately some financial loss to the school. Let our team be your first line of defense. Users and AV/IT staff alike can contact our Helpdesk and get their issue resolved fast, so they can stop worrying about the technology, and focus instead on instructing students or improving campus life.
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See DetailsObjectiveReduce and eliminate expensive classroom/event disruptions due to AV technology issuesEnablersIn-room scannable QR codes for quick access to help resources and support contacts, plus zero trust connectivity for remote troubleshooting…no VPN required!DifferentiatorsZero trust access, self-help resources, and amazing support engineersCustomizationsModify SLAs, get connectivity audit reports, and implement claw-back policiesProactive Monitoring
Take the offensive against AV outages & conference room disruptions. Our proactive monitoring service constantly collects health metrics from your systems. In the event of an issue, the technical stakeholders for the system can be notified immediately, allowing them an opportunity to resolve the issue before users and the business at large are impacted.
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See DetailsObjectiveReduce and eliminate expensive user disruptions due to AV technology issuesEnablersPowerful and flexible IoT data service, integrated notification systems, and chainable actions for automatic remediation and loggingDifferentiatorsManufacturer agnostic monitoring solution that works with any device, plus in-house monitoring driver development and onboardingCustomizationsAny device or system, customizable network topologies, pair with Helpdesk and other services, or use us to bring your AV devices into your IT standard monitoring platformProgram Management
Take control of your AV deployment strategy with a single hand-to-shake. Our unique and powerful service provides ultimate visibility and accountability into the project deployment process for the university and enables you to reach even greater speed and quality benchmarks. The best part: no RFPs needed.
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See DetailsObjectiveDeploy at scale without sacrificing quality. Control costs without RFPs or low-bid scenarios. Build trust with your partners and empower your deployment no matter the size.EnablersClearly defined AV solution standards, rapid budgeting tools, easy and cost-effective procurement utilizing a cooperative state contract, powerful system documentation, and a global accountability network of amazing integratorsDifferentiatorsProven success in global deployment strategy and AV reference architecture, great integrator partnerships at home in the Metro Phoenix area and abroad, and a foundation of quality through AQAV’s AV9000 standardCustomizationsDedicated or pooled resources, consulting on internal AV program strategy & staffing, or provide only a subset of services where your organization needs them mostGet Started Today
