Tech Analysis

Why can’t technology just work?

Why can’t technology just work?

In a Las Vegas auditorium a quarter-century ago, Bill Gates and his right-hand man, Chris Capossela, stood before a rapt crowd to unveil Windows 98's revolutionary 'Plug and Play' feature.  Gates' promise was simple: plug any device into your PC, and it will "just...

Mastering the maze: The insider’s guide to seamless AV integration

Mastering the maze: The insider’s guide to seamless AV integration

When I started school, we used overhead projectors. By the time I finished school, every classroom was equipped with smart boards.  Can you relate? The transformation in audiovisual (AV) technology has been nothing short of revolutionary - yet, integrating AV into...

When did AV become IT? The shift no one noticed

When did AV become IT? The shift no one noticed

"The technology you use impresses no one. The experience you create with it is everything."  - Sean Gerety Audiovisual technology (AV) has become central to the experience of the modern age - but this centrality is brand new. AV has always been the “other” department,...