COLLABORATION SPACES
Zoom and Teams are the leading unified communications platforms. Designing and integrating rooms based on these platforms requires a unique understanding of the nuances of modern AV equipment. Modern AV systems built for Zoom and Teams offer many benefits for users, but they also present many challenges related to performance, serviceability and interoperability.
Challenge
To support the increased requirements for video-enabled rooms, many organizations seek basic off-the-shelf systems to enable collaboration, especially in today’s hybrid workplace environments. The challenge most are faced with is navigating the sea of options available online and determining which is the right fit.
Design
VisionPoint takes the guesswork out of this process. Our approach determines the performance of any given component based on the manufacturer’s specifications and the characteristics of the physical space. For example, we can determine how well a microphone will perform based on the specs of the mic while taking into account the size and acoustics of the room.
It is also critical to consider the lifespan of off-the-shelf video systems. Just as with low-cost laptops, there quickly comes a time where the hardware will not support the next generation of software. With Microsoft and Teams in continuous development mode, a low-cost video system may become obsolete sooner than expected.
Solution
By taking an engineering approach to product selection, VisionPoint’s clients benefit from deploying a right-fit solution from the start. While this approach may cost a bit more than what one can find online, clients who choose this approach find a higher level of value in a system that delivers performance, serviceability and avoidance of premature obsolescence.