Our speed of communication has improved dramatically and I can ensure important messages are displayed across both buildings on the site almost instantaneously. It means that we can have our briefings by data conferencing, which adds to the flow of inteligence. James Henrey, CEO
Some businesses and organisations waste a lot of money installing digital signage without considering the main objective – helping customers following instructions or advice displayed on the signage.
If you run a big retail store, how many times a day are your staff stopped and asked “Where can I find…” or “Do you stock…” by customers?
Digital signage can help by signposting navigation around premises and pointing out where key product lines are on display. (more…)
New wireless power technology could free staff tied to electric supplies by a jungle of cables in the office.
Sony, the Japanese electronics giant, recently demonstrated how to cut cabling by running a ‘wireless’ 22 inch LCD TV without a power connection about 50 cms from the nearest wall socket.
You make presentations or teach lessons to communicate a message or impart knowledge.
With PowerPoint on an interactive ‘smart’ whiteboard, you can focus the attention of staff, clients or students in so many different and creative ways.
Making annotations to clarify your point, inserting and manipulating images or charts, and recording feedback are all possible. (more…)
Video conferencing is now a massive and important part of business.
Technology has come a long way since it first began in 1968, but how do you ensure a good conference – that cost-effectively replaces the time and expense of convening a physical, face-to-face business meeting – still requires excellent planning and delivery.
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Video conferencing services in business are booming, but the “etiquette” is certainly still evolving.
Videoconferencing is as much a social activity as watching a film in a public cinema, so there is acceptable and expected behaviour that accompanies it.
Unlike other well-established social activities where people and technology combine – for example, talking on the telephone or driving a car – videoconferencing is younger with less public exposure.
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