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h323HD, inc. will be attending the June NYC Business & Entrepreneur Grade-A Networking Mixer

ImageJune 10, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

“This Ain’t Your Mama’s Business Mixer!” We’re SO Excited!  Join The NYC Business Networking Group (NYCBNG) for their monthly Networking Opportunity. At the events we all work together to build and strengthen each others’ businesses and see how we can help each other…h323HD, Inc. attends these monthly events and it’s always great to see new faces and make great connections.

This event is on www.meetup.com.  It’s located at PrannaNYC (28th & Madison Avenue) Upstairs.  $20.00 at the door and $10.00 in advance.   

Hope to see you there!

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Microsoft to Exhibit at InfoComm 2014 and h323HD, Inc. will be in Attendance!

 infoComm International, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry, is pleased to announce that Microsoft will be a new exhibitor at InfoComm 2014, the world’s largest audiovisual trade show. Microsoft will be a platinum show sponsor occupying significant exhibit space in the Las Vegas Convention Center June 18-20, 2014.

“InfoComm has long been considered the ideal venue to showcase companies and products in the audiovisual and information communications space, and Microsoft’s considerable commitment to our event marks an important milestone in the show’s history,” said David Labuskes, CTS, RCDD, Executive Director and CEO, InfoComm International. “The decade-long conversation about the convergence of AV and IT technology has been realized, with the presence of a blue-chip company like Microsoft at InfoComm 2014 underscoring the importance of the show to companies of all sizes looking to do business in today’s information communications marketplace.”

InfoComm 2014 has an anticipated attendance of more than 35,000 visitors, with show floor and special event space exceeding 500,000 net square feet. For the past decade InfoComm has been among the 40 largest expositions held in the United States, with participants from the education, corporate, worship, sports, hospitality and government market segments.

Hope to see you there!

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HR Professionals Expect Video Conferencing to be Their Preferred Communications Tool in 2016

Did you know that HR Professionals Expect Video Conferencing to be Their Preferred Communications Tool in 2016?

98 percent of Human Resources executives surveyed say video conferencing helps companies defy distance and break down cultural barriers to improve productivity.

– Move toward video provides advantages for talent management, staffing, training, productivity and flexible work enablement.

Proving that the benefits of video for HR functions are well understood, the survey of business decision makers in 12 countries revealed that almost all (98 percent) of the HR executives participating in the survey believe video conferencing removes distance barriers and improves productivity between teams in different cities and countries.

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iOS 8 may split-screen iPad apps, just like the Microsoft Surface, Isn’t it about time?

ImageIMAGINE IF ALL THESE APPS COULD BE USED SIDE-BY-SIDE

There’s no logical reason why the iPad shouldn’t be able to do split-screen multitasking as well as the tablet, and with iOS 8 the feature might actually arrive.

That’s what 9to5Mac is saying after speaking with “sources with knowledge of the enhancement in development.”

With Apple’s next major iOS update, these sources said, the iPad will gain the ability to use two applications simultaneously, each taking up one half of the tablet’s screen.

The iPad may be the leader in the tablet space, but this is one thing it could definitely learn from Microsoft’s Surface.

 

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Mobile videoconferencing for enhanced emergency medical communication – a shot in the dark or a walk in the park?

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Story and images by 7thSpace Interactive

Videoconferencing on mobile phones may enhance communication, but knowledge on its quality in various situations is needed before it can be used in medical emergencies. Mobile phones automatically activate loudspeaker functionality during videoconferencing, making calls particularly vulnerable to background noise.

The aim of this study was to investigate if videoconferencing can be used between lay bystanders and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) operators for initial emergency calls during medical emergencies, under suboptimal sound and light conditions.

Methods: Videoconferencing was tested between 90 volunteers and an emergency medical dispatcher in a standardized scenario of a medical emergency. Three different environments were used for the trials: indoors with moderate background noise, outdoors with daylight and much background noise, and outdoors during nighttime with little background noise.

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What is a Multipoint Control Unit also known as a MCU?

The multipoint control unit (or MCU) is a device present in all multipoint videoconferencing systems and is essential to how multipoint videoconferencing functions. The MCU allows for three or more separate locations to conduct a real time videoconference. MCUs consist of either a sole piece of software or a combination of both hardware and software, and come in variations specifically dedicated to IP or ISDN videoconferencing. A multipoint control unit is located at the end of a Local Area Network (LAN) and is composed of a multipoint processors (MPs) and a multipoint controller (MC). The MCU acts as a bridge to unite three or more sources to partake in a multipoint videoconference. The more expensive multipoint control units are capable of handling more connections at a faster data transfer rate and allow for more than one participant to be displayed on the video screen at one time.

 

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What is a Multipoint Video Conference?

Multipoint videoconferencing is largely very similar to point to point (P2P) videoconference. What differentiates the two is that there can be more than two participants in different locations involved in a multipoint system, meaning that multiple people can be displayed on screen instead of just one. To initiate a multipoint videoconference the multipoint control unit (MCU) either makes or receives calls from participants who dial the network ID of the multipoint control unit. Due to its cost and complex nature, multipoint videoconferencing systems are most commonly used in large corporations to conduct large business meetings with multiple parties.

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What is Point-toPoint Video Conference?

Videoconferencing is a form of communication that allows real-time interaction between people at two or more physical locations that allows for two-way video and two-way audio interaction through the transfer of video and audio packets via the internet. Some types of videoconferencing equipment allows users the ability to send and/or share data during the videoconference.

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HARMAN TO ACQUIRE AMX

Courtsey of Harman (news.harman.com)

“HARMAN is the leader in smart connectivity. Our vision is to extend our reach beyond the car into the enterprise, where we already have a substantial audio presence,” said Dinesh C. Paliwal, Chairman, President and CEO of HARMAN. “AMX is the global technology leader in enterprise control and automation as well as audio and video switching and distribution. With the addition of AMX, HARMAN will be uniquely positioned to provide complete audio, video, lighting and automation solutions to our customers globally.”

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Richardson, Texas, AMX’s hardware and proprietary software solutions simplify the way people interact with technology and are implemented worldwide throughout a variety of enterprises and venues such as conference rooms, hotels, classrooms, network operation / command centers, entertainment venues and broadcast facilities. AMX employs more than 600 people across its operations in 19 locations worldwide.

“Starting with the acquisition of Martin lighting last year, HARMAN has set forth a clear strategy to add visual solutions to our legacy of audio offerings” said Blake Augsburger, President, HARMAN Professional division. “AMX’s strong portfolio of video distribution hardware and software is a significant step into the video domain, reinforcing HARMAN’s commitment to expand our professional portfolio with industry-leading technologies and brands in adjacent and complementary markets.”

“HARMAN is a world-class company, and this transaction will provide additional opportunities to grow the AMX business,” said Robert L. Fealy, President and Chief Operating Officer, the Duchossois Group, and Chairman of AMX. “The sale to HARMAN fulfills one of our fundamental objectives, which was to position this business with a leading entity that will take AMX to an even higher level of performance and success.”

AMX will be integrated into HARMAN’s Professional division, a leading professional audio and lighting business, featuring legendary brands like AKG® Acoustics, BSS Audio®, Crown® amplifiers, dbx®, JBL® Professional, Lexicon®, Soundcraft®, Studer® and Martin® lighting. HARMAN’s Professional division designs, manufactures and markets leading professional audio and lighting products for recording and broadcast, musicians, cinema, touring sound, commercial applications like airports, stadiums, hotels and concert halls. HARMAN systems are installed in world renowned entertainment and hospitality complexes, transportation centers, and cultural and academic institutions around the globe.