Office Automation

What is a Photo ID Printer and should your organization own one?

Photo ID Cards are issued in almost all the organizations, big or small these days. While there are service providers who can design and supply these Photo ID Cards, you also have the option of buying a Photo ID Printer and printing your own Photo ID Cards, in your company. Lets find out more... »

SOHO Multifunction Printers – Ten factors you ought to consider before buying one

A Multifunction printer (MFP) is very popular in the SOHO (Small Office / Home Office) segment because it offers print, copy, scan & fax (optional) capabilities in one device. Its also called an AIO – All In One device. In this post, we explore ten factors that you ought to consider before buying an... »

Lighting Control options for Enterprise Companies

Lighting, is often taken for granted in enterprise companies. But, there are some options available with lighting that can be applied to save energy, create a better ambiance & use sunlight. In this article we will discuss some Lighting Control techniques that can be used in enterprise companies. »

Components of Digital Cinema

Components of Digital Cinema

This article gives a small introduction to some of the individual components that make a Digital Cinema - The Digital Camera, Processing Tools, Content Distribution, Server/Theatre Management and Digital Projectors. As the name suggests, Digital Cinema aims to make all the processes completely digital using the above individual components. »

Digital Cinema – Advantages and Limitations

Digital Cinema – Advantages and Limitations

Digital Cinema is much more than using a digital projector to display the cinema... In this article we will have a look at the advantages/benefits of Digital cinema over the analog film based cinemas to understand why so many theatres/production houses in the world are converting to digital cinemas and we will also see... »

Pico Projectors – The smallest projectors

Pico Projectors – The smallest projectors

You thought the smallest projectors were around 800 grams to 1 Kg? You are in for a surprise then - there are pico projectors which just weigh around 110 - 150 grams and are small enough to be kept in your pocket! Let us see some of the features and functionalities of these projectors... »

Choosing between a Dedicated PC or Media Player appliance in Digital Signage

Choosing between a Dedicated PC or Media Player appliance in Digital Signage

This article analyses the advantages and disadvantages of using PC as a media player and proprietary media players (hardware based) for controlling the display devices (like Plasma/LCD) in a Digital Signage solution. »

Components that make a Digital Signage Solution

Components that make a Digital Signage Solution

In this article, we take a look at what is a digital signage, some applications of digital signage, components of digital signage solution like content server, media player, display devices and network. »

Overview of Audio/Video Control Systems for Boardrooms

Overview of Audio/Video Control Systems for Boardrooms

This article is more on the lines of why a control system is required for Audio/Video systems in a board room/ conference/meeting rooms and what all you can do with such a control system. We would also discuss certain advanced features supported by such A/V control systems. »

What are Audio/Video Matrix Switchers?

What are Audio/Video Matrix Switchers?

This article gives an introduction to Matrix Switchers with respect to the Audio/Video industry. We see what are matrix switchers, why they are required and what inputs/outputs they support. We also see how the matrix switchers are controlled and the virtual configurations supported by certain large matrix switchers. »