The Changing Landscape of Conference Room AV

Why Healthcare Providers, Higher Education, and Corporate Entities Are Embracing the Latest AV Technology

In the last few years, the modern workplace has transformed. A surprise to many, the changing landscape proved staff could be productive without being physically present, and, in the process, many were happier, feeling a restored sense of balance in their lives.

But it wasn’t just the corporate setting that transformed Houston, TX, and the world. As technology advanced, healthcare and educational organizations found the benefits of effective collaboration, connecting with teams from around the world.

Here, we’ll explore the changes in conference room AV that made this transition possible and how it’s affecting these industries.

Healthcare

Today, conference room AV facilitates telemedicine appointments and enables healthcare providers to connect face-to-face. These providers can more easily consult pharmacists and specialists and get second opinions. The result is improved collaboration between healthcare workers, enhancing patient care while protecting a patient’s privacy.

The healthcare industry also uses the latest AV technology in educational settings, enabling participants to save money on travel and reduce the time away from their jobs. They gain the needed knowledge to stay up to date on the continuing advancements in healthcare.

Education

The educational landscape has also changed, thanks to two years of virtual classes. The interesting side effect was that even after in-person classes were restored, students wanted online options to remain at high school and higher education levels. A Quality Matters and Eduventures Research survey found that 81 percent of respondents reported declining or stagnating enrollment, while 56 percent witnessed growth in hybrid and online programs.

One trend is smaller footprints, with conference-type spaces for faculty members who teach almost exclusively remotely.

The Changing Technology

What transformed these industries into remote participants? While we all know the catalyst, the changes continued long after the lockdowns ended. Technology came to the rescue, creating spaces where people could effectively meet long distances. With the right equipment and setup, there’s no more messing with wires and cables, calling IT for support, or dealing with disconnections and interrupted audio. Today’s conference room AV provides a space for enhanced productivity and collaboration.

Some of the conference room AV technology that’s made this possible includes:

Smart Cameras: 360-degree conference cameras with intelligent framing highlight the speaker, creating an in-person-like experience.

Shared Content and Wireless Collaboration: Sharing screens wirelessly enables participants to bring their own devices. Remote and in-person attendees can make annotations and share files.

Two 4K UHD Displays: Two crystal-clear displays provide space for presentations, sharing, and remote participant video streams.

Speakers and Microphones: Beamforming microphones and smart speakers ensure everyone is heard.

Controllers: Seamless and intuitive, you can manage the entire meeting, connecting to remote participants while managing lights, motorized shades, and AV equipment with one touch.

A survey conducted by Owl Labs in 2023 found that 80% of respondents lost time during online or hybrid meetings due to technical difficulties. Are you ready to ensure a reliable system that promotes effective communication? At M3 Technology Group, we create turnkey AV systems, providing practical and reliable solutions for clients in corporate, education, healthcare, government, hospitality, and more. To learn more about conference room AV options or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact M3 Technology Group today.