This article was written for SCN magazines blog. The topic for the month was video walls. I decided to write about the evolution of video walls and what trends from clients that I am seeing in my daily designs. ARTICLE … Continue reading
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SM&W Tech Insights – 2017
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This is a video that I helped write, produce, film, and edit. It was done for my company to help promote our social media channels by showcasing our expertise int he AV industry
Raising the Bar on Customer Experience Centers – Article for SCN
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http://www.avnetwork.com/blogs/3008/view Here is an article I wrote for SCNs blog about customer experience centers. The articles uses first hand experience with designing these systems and applies that knowledge to some helpful tips.
Is There an Industry Without Hardware? – Article for SCN
This recent entry in my article contributions to SCN Magazine find me talking about a hardware free AV industry. The advancements in technology and IP based communications have evolved the AV systems into network centric systems. This means that hardware can be removed from the equation, and properly designed networks and coding can help save money, and space.
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Designing a Practical Classroom Collaboration System – Article for SCN
This article is all about wireless collaboration systems for the classroom. It focuses on practical approaches to solving the issues instructors and students run into when developing wireless methods.
Do We Really Need A Winner? – article for SCN
This article highlights some great uses of networked audio in a live and recording setting. The use of digital audio networks can allow maximum flexibility while keeping the amount of equipment to a minimum. Some live audio consoles have employed the use of digital audio networking to maximize flexibility and simplicity of user experience. Read more at the link below
From Smart To Intelligent – 2016 Trends – Article for SCN
This article outlines my thoughts on 2016 trends within the AV industry. Rather than discussing specific technology trends, I talk about the larger picture within the industry. The article discusses a selection of trends that will lead to some very interesting and revolutionary products and solutions. They are the catalysts for change and convergence within the industry.
Video Processing in a Digital Age – Article for SCN Magazine
This article is the next installment in my series of articles for SCN Magazine and the AVnetwork blog. The topic for this month was video processing so I decided to cover video processing techniques int he digital age. The article highlights a few methods of processing video for display walls or collaborative environments that reduces the amount of hardware in the system. It discusses the virtual and software techniques of processing and transporting video that opens up more versatile ways of designing system while keeping everything networked to reduce infrastructure and help future proof the designs.
The Millennial Paradigm Shift – Article for SCN
After I published my InfoComm review article, I was asked by SCN to be a monthly blogger for their website. I agreed, so this is my second post for their blog. The topic of the month was Youth in AV. I decided to write about the millennial workforce and how the trends of the youth drive how the workplace needs to evolve and adapt. Read the full article at the link:
InfoComm 2015 Article for SCN Magazine
I recently attended the InfoComm 2015 convention in Orlando Florida. I was asked by my company and SCN to write an article recapping the event and sharing my thoughts. I decided to write about the innovative solutions I saw and how they could affect the industry. The article was posted on both SCN and SMW blogs, as well as published in print issue of SCN for August. Read the full article at the link:
Jonathan Owens, MS, CTS, CTS-D 