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How M3 Vision Helps Your AV Budget Allocation

November 20, 2024/in Uncategorized /by M3 Admin

Accurately Forecast Budget Requirements with M3 Vision

Like most unexpected disruptions in business, AV equipment failures can arrive at the most inopportune times. You’re in the midst of a massive presentation to multiple stakeholders or holding a video conference session with one of your top clients when suddenly the video freezes, or the microphone array stops picking up the audio.

After an event like this occurs, you can be sure that someone in the organization is looking into maintenance and servicing for the critical audiovisual systems. In addition to missed opportunities and a damaged reputation, AV equipment failures can result in major expenses attributed to parts, repairs, and replacements.

There is, however, a way to help mitigate the impact AV equipment failures have on a company and its budget. M3 Vision budgeting takes the pressure off and enables your team to forecast budget requirements accurately.

Here, we’ll explore how M3 vision helps you keep your budget on track. Read more

When Was the Last Time You Upgraded Your Conference Room?

October 21, 2024/in Uncategorized /by M3 Admin

The Ultimate Guide to New & Improved Video Conferencing

Did you know that the typical lifecycle for video conferencing systems is 3-5 years? This figure usually surprises our clients since the newest displays have a lifespan of up to 7 years, and products like speakers and amplifiers remain updated for 10 years or longer.

Why the shorter lifespan, then?

As with most industries, technological advancements seem to be occurring daily. Turn around, and a system or software requires an upgrade. Conference room AV is one of the industries on the quickest growth trajectory. These systems also rely on software updates and compatibility compliance with platforms like Teams and Zoom.

So, the question is, when was the last time you upgraded your conference room?

Staying abreast of needed upgrades is challenging even with the best IT department. Here are some suggestions from M3 Technology Group.

Why You Should Hire an AV System Designer for Your Business

October 16, 2024/in Uncategorized /by M3 Admin

Expertise and Customization that Drive Success

A high-quality AV system is essential for businesses that rely on effective communication, presentations, and collaboration! Whether you’re equipping a conference room, training space, or large event venue, getting the most out of your AV system requires more than just buying equipment.

Hiring a professional AV system designer offers significant benefits, from ensuring seamless integration to customizing the system for your specific needs. Here’s why working with an AV system designer can be a game-changer for your business. Keep reading below for more!

How Modern Conference Room Solutions Can Solve Today’s Workplace Issues

August 22, 2024/in Uncategorized /by M3 Admin

Integrate Solutions Designed for Collaboration and Clear Communications

According to a May 2024 Gallup survey, 27% of U.S. employees are working exclusively remotely, while another 53% are among the growing hybrid workforce. Only 21% work exclusively on-site.

While we think these numbers will turn around and office life will regain momentum, the current statistics suggest otherwise. Considering this, it’s apparent that businesses need to up the ante in video conference room solutions and create modern meeting rooms that align with the brand’s aesthetics, promote productivity, and make it easy for teams to connect.

So, what makes up a modern conference room? In today’s AI-smart world, it’s no surprise that intelligent technology plays a significant role, as do tools that enhance collaboration.

Here, we’ll explore the top challenges the hybrid workforce faces and how today’s modern conference room resolves these inherent pain points.

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The Benefits of Working With a Live Event Production Company

February 28, 2023/in Uncategorized /by M3 Admin

Ensure a Successful and Engaging Live Event

A live event can greatly benefit your business, especially when it’s increasing brand awareness, promoting products and services, or raising money. These presentations enable direct participation with the audience and a Q&A period that effectively engages the attendees. However, producing, planning, and executing a successful live event can be stressful at its best and catastrophic at its worst.

That’s where M3 Technology Group comes in. As expert AV professionals, we’re here to help with all your event needs. Let’s explore what that entails and how to ensure a successful live event production for your businesses in Houston, TX.

Commercial Integrator’s 40 Professionals Under Forty, Class of 2021- Jeremy Blackstock

August 30, 2021/in Uncategorized /by Jodi Fulmer

We are proud to celebrate, Jeremy Blackstock, our Enterprise Account Technical Director on his accomplishments and for making the Commercial Integrator, Class of 2021 40 Professionals under Forty. Jeremy embodies our values and is a tremendous asset to our team. Congratulations!

Defense Contractor Revamps Conference Room Experience with Alabama’s First 130-Inch All-In-One DVLED Display

February 19, 2021/in Uncategorized /by Jodi Fulmer

Company shifts meeting spaces from projection to DVLED from LG after seeing benefits firsthand

PeopleTec is a leading defense contractor based in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in emerging technologies, engineering solutions, modeling and simulation, cybersecurity and mission operations support. The company’s continued success relies equally on effective communication, utilization of the latest technologies and responsiveness to customers’ needs. As part of its commitment to innovative technology, PeopleTec recently became the first business in Alabama to purchase and install the new 130-inch all-in-one DVLED display from LG Business Solutions USA. LG LAAF series DVLED

According to M3 Technology Group, which recommended and installed the new LG LAAF series DVLED display and other conference room technologies, the upgrade has transformed PeopleTec’s conference experience for their employees and guests by increasing the ease and impact of delivering content on a giant wall-sized screen.

“We worked with PeopleTec on this conference room in 2019, but after less than two years, our clients expressed interest in an even more impressive audiovisual system based on large digital signage displays,” said Mike Hatfield, Account Manager at M3. “The projectors they used in the past worked pretty well, but there were issues with blocking the beam and fan noise. Essentially, the CEO and President got tired of blocking the picture and asked us if there were solutions to solve this problem. Then we showed them LG’s direct-view LED display technology. DVLED is now significantly more affordable than it was two years ago. The early adopter phase is over.”

PeopleTec was convinced of the new display’s value immediately upon its demonstration. Working with M3, PeopleTec decided to configure the room with a new Crestron control system accessed through a convenient wall-mounted touch panel. In addition to the display and control equipment, conferences and meetings in this room can utilize two in-ceiling microphones, in-ceiling speakers, and front and rear PTZ cameras to record both the speaker and attendees.

“We want visitors to walk away knowing that our technological capabilities are leading edge in the defense contractor space, and a big, bright, crisp video display is an effective way to make that statement,” said Terry Jennings, CEO of PeopleTec. “Presentations can make or break a relationship, and our commitment to excellence, for both our customers and our employees, demands that we utilize the most effective communication platforms available.”

According to Hatfield, M3’s trust in LG’s products and service is so strong that neither the integrator nor the client felt the need to test or research other digital signage displays. In fact, the results were so immediately compelling and effective that PeopleTec is already considering more LG display solutions to replace other conference room projection systems.

“Whether they are videoconferencing with a remote partner, holding an in-person meeting or a hybrid session, PeopleTec has the tools they need to deliver compelling content through a futuristic display technology that is currently rare in these environments,” Hatfield added. “We trust LG to deliver superior products with excellent support, and the company’s aggressive pricing on their digital signage offerings has helped level the playing field with legacy large-format display solutions.”

For instance, LG’s 130-inch All-in-One LAAF Series DVLED display is a breakthrough achievement, providing users with everything they need in a single package that’s easy to install and operate. Compatible with control system integration, the TAA compliant display also includes the versatile webOS for Signage smart platform. The stunning picture quality is enabled by the display’s 1.5mm pixel pitch, 500 nits of brightness, HDR 10 Pro capability and up to a 160-degree viewing angle.

M3 Technology Group has offices in Alabama and Tennessee and serves the corporate, government, hospitality and higher ed markets with creative and innovative installations of the latest technologies.

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SCN 2019 Installs of the Year

November 8, 2019/in Uncategorized /by Jodi Fulmer

By Megan A. Dutta (AV Network)

Best Pro AV Installations of 2019

Now more than ever, pro AV is focusing on the end user experience—be it a consumer in a brick and mortar space or a co-worker in a conference room. SCN is once again celebrating the integration firms that have gone above and beyond to create the ultimate user experience. Read more