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Is your business BYOD–phobic (ie. afraid of the implications around employees bringing their personal devices into the workplace)? We already know that BYOD increases employee satisfaction, boosts work productivity and decreases mobile device costs. We also know that IT security concerns can be addressed with security solutions available on the market. But if your organization is still reluctant to jump on the BYOD program because of the potential variable costs, read on.

Below we have highlighted strategies for businesses to reduce their spending around two key variable expense areas:



Monthly wireless/data plan bill:

• Establish a clear cost ownership and pay scale guideline for the dual-purpose mobile device base on job dependency.


• Pre-negotiate a discounted contract with a single network carrier to achieve cost savings of anywhere from 10 to 20 percent. This can also serve as a perk for employees who use BYOD on employee paid basis.

IT help desk cost:

• Say “no” to supporting and troubleshooting personal device issues that are not business related – for example, problems with non-business apps or network connectivity.


• Establish clear guidelines to determine if an IT problem is a device issue, carrier issue, or business app issue before straining IT resources.


• Allow self-service on routine activities such as policy acceptance, enrollment, adding new apps, etc.

Although BYOD programs consist of many variable costs, there are also many favorable hidden economic values that organizations should be aware of. According to Monica Basso, Research VP at information technology research firm Gartner, BYOD reinforces personal responsibility, as employees are more cost conscious when they are using their own device, including being more sparing when roaming and being less likely to lose their phone. In addition, employees are more willing to invest time to troubleshoot their personal device than to pass it on to the IT help desk, which has the potential to minimize IT help desk labor hours.

What is the right BYOD policy to support your enterprise culture? Share your experiences with us on our blog.

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Digital signage solutions provide excellent revenue and margin opportunities for VARs who target the restaurant or QSR vertical. Nowadays, the VAR can benefit by selling signage as a total solution. This is due to the fact that there is margin opportunity in the hardware, installation, potential network configuration, service, and in some cases, content development.

The opportunity for digital signage sales has grown tremendously, and is broader than ever before. Here are just a few of the ways that your customers may be looking to implement these solutions:



Restaurants: We are especially seeing an increase in signage adoption rates by restaurant customers as prices come down and ease of use and simplicity increases. The most common restaurant application is the presentation of menu selections combined with government required nutritional information. This information can be updated in real-time with the use of simple digital signage content management solutions. In addition, promotional information can be added in the case of seasonal menu changes.

Employee training: New opportunities are becoming available with the use of network digital signage in the back office for employee training. Training content can be sent over the internet (WAN) for use by individual restaurant location. This adds benefits to the restaurant owners with lower insurance rates as well as provides the VAR another area of possible margin income.

Retail: Another growing opportunity as the prices and solutions become more affordable is retail. We are seeing smaller screen deployments as consumer information is moving closer to the display case. We have seen this at the POS cash out for some time, for example. We are also beginning to see smaller screen deployments such as 10-, 22-, and 32-inch in retail locations advertising product highlights and benefits. VARs can again benefit by targeting the retail signage vertical with a total solution that consists of screen, content management, network solutions — wired and wireless, and installation services. There are a category of VARs we call systems integrators that specialize in this kind of new business.

While these are the key areas driving today’s digital signage adoption, with the emerging array of add-on solutions (such as integrated mobile device credit card process and audience demography video analytics), the possibilities of digital signage are endless. To learn more about digital signage solutions, read here. How has digital signage helped to grow your business? What are your experiences with POP? Share with us here on the blog.

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Es una pregunta sencilla, ¿realmente necesitamos tecnología para aprender? La respuesta varía dependiendo de la forma en que los instructores utilizan soluciones de tecnología para implementar sus planificación de clases. No importa cómo se utilice la tecnología, una cosa es segura, la tecnología ha transformado definitivamente las posibilidades de enseñanza. Todos lo hemos visto en las películas futuristas: un aula consta de una pantalla multimedia interactiva gigante frente al aula y las mesas de computadora para que los estudiantes trabajen de forma individual o como equipo. El futuro es ahora.

 

Es un hecho conocido que un estudiante comprometido absorbe información de forma más rápida y que la introducción de la tecnología al proceso de aprendizaje estimula a los estudiantes a pensar y aprender de nuevas maneras. Por ejemplo, el Distrito Escolar Kyrene en Arizona ha invertido $33 millones de dólares para renovar sus escuelas con pantallas interactivas, computadoras portátiles, proyectores para aulas, equipos de redes y software para la educación para adaptarse, desde lo visual y cinético, a los diferentes estilos de aprendizaje del estudiante.

 

Through this technology enriched learning, the students of Kyrene School District are now:

 

• using professional writing and editing tools and creative design apps to improve their writing skills and create higher quality PowerPoint presentations


• utilizing personal computers to get their ideas down faster while enabling teachers to edit their work more easily


• able to more conveniently complete and review work as a group using the cooperative technology solution


• participate in internet-based lesson plans for more immediate communication, including the ability to email the teacher completed assignments


• learning math through interactive games such as Alien Addition


• practicing spelling on interactive screens


• experiencing enhanced reading comprehension with interactive reading websites, and taking exams on laptops, with their scores being revealed in minutes.

 

As a result of implementing these advancements, students are able to master academic skills in a fun and creative way. School districts like Kyrene are a perfect example of how the classroom can be used to help students acquire the technological competence that is essential in today’s information technology era. What an exciting time for education!

 

To learn more about interactive presentation solutions to transform classrooms, libraries and auditoriums from ordinary spaces into exciting learning centers, read here. Have experience with implementing new technologies within the classroom? Tell us about it here on the blog.

 

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¿Sabía que hay un mercado de $50 mil millones en los Programas GSA Schedule (Administración de Servicios Generales de EE. UU.) del gobierno federal? Eso es alrededor del 10 por ciento del gasto total de adquisición federal. ¿Sabía que agosto y septiembre son, por tradición, los meses más ocupados del año para las agencias gubernamentales ya que deben tomar decisiones de compra de tecnología para el próximo año (el año fiscal termina el 30 de septiembre)? Si bien este mercado es muy atractivo para las empresas, para calificar para estos programas federales, los productos deben ser compatibles con la Ley de Acuerdos Comerciales (TAA, por sus siglas en inglés) y tener características de productos especiales incluidos en la categoría especializada para aumentar su oportunidad para ganar la licitación.

 

There is great opportunity for resellers to differentiate themselves in the larger monitor bidding process if they fully understand the niche government product features that will distinguish them from the competition under IT Schedule 70. Whether it’s small or large format displays you are considering, before jumping into the TAA compliant display business, make sure you are aware of the following handful of features that will greatly improve the user experience for your buyer: For instance, ViewSonic’s latest small format TAA display models feature a DisplayPort™ input, Eco-mode functionality for reduced power consumption and longer product life, advanced ergonomics, and automatic aspect ratio adjustment. Our large format commercial displays (sizes 42”, 47”, 55” and 65”) offer features including energy saving LED panel technology, a built-in media player for video and signage, slim bezels for eye-catching design, and video-wall-ready capabilities for extended possibilities. The Energy Star®, Eco-mode and LED features give our products an edge to qualify for the monitor product category under the GSA Environmental Program. Government needs smarter technology solutions. Ultra slim designs and Displayport™ features add this advantage. DisplayPort™ is the next generation interface technology replacing DVI, LVDS and VGA and enabling ultra thin displays, higher graphic performance and super fast response time.

 

ViewSonic has merged its 25-year display heritage and expertise to deliver the latest and greatest display technology at the best value along with TAA compliance, to offer our resellers the opportunity to get into the TAA monitor game. Our channel support also offers a variety of programs to support government resellers, including joint-participation for trade shows, bid services and more.

 

To learn more about our TAA compliant monitors, read our PR release here. And if you already have federal GSA contracts, share your experiences and ideas with us on our blog.

 

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The face of digital signage is rapidly changing, and its advancements in technology are pushing progression right along. Have you heard the term Open Pluggable Specification (OPS)? OPS architecture ties the digital signage ecosystem together with standardized interoperable hardware interface to drive effective component design, development and simplified integration complexity for lower implementation, deployment and management costs. An initiative from Intel®, OPS is a new technology concept that emerged about a year ago.

 



The OPS architecture modularizes the development of digital signage display panels and media players, thereby minimizing the implementation time for installation and eliminating other system complexities. While this clean solution ultimately benefits the integrator and end users, so far, only a few companies have adopted OPS technology. This is likely because people are accustomed to using an external media player (or PC) to run their media content on the signage display. Until the integrators and end users become more and more familiar with the benefits of OPS and industry demand increases, we believe it will still take some time before manufacturers and display OEMs adopt this new standard. However, with a company like Intel serving as the driving force behind this technology, things look very hopeful. Intel has launched multiple scalable intelligent software applications to enhance OPS display capabilities, such as Active Management Technology (AMT), Audience Impression Metrics Suite (AIM), Anonymous Video Analytics (AVA) and Near-Field Communication (NFC).

 

Will OPS architecture adaptation become successful? Only time will tell, but we believe in the benefits it provides. To learn more about ViewSonic’s OPS-enabled touch digital signage solutions in 42”, 46” and 65” sizes, click here. Have questions about what digital signage solutions are easiest for your business to maintain and upgrade? Ask us here on our blog.

¿Es usted un presentador profesional o educador que refuerza las presentaciones en el escenario con un lápiz láser? ¿Encuentra satisfacción en la interacción instantánea con su público durante su presentación? Si es así, quedará fascinado con algunas de las características únicas que las aplicaciones de presentación actuales en el mercado proporcionan para ayudarlo a atraer a su público y, al mismo tiempo, impulsar la colaboración. Dos notables aplicaciones que recomendamos para la interacción con el público son DisplayNote y Doceri.

 

DisplayNote is a software app that enables multi-user collaboration across any platform including smartphones, tablets and laptops; with support for more than 30 devices connected simultaneously. This app allows the presenter to share their screen while enabling instantaneous communication with other connected devices. In presenter mode, presenters or teachers can use their device to control the main screen, pass control to any other connected device, assign collaborative groups, send/receive private messages and view the individual screen of any connected device. In collaboration mode, the annotations and images on the connected devices can be displayed back to the main screen or viewed by other users. Furthermore, those viewing in collaboration mode can add their own private notes, underline or highlight what’s important, capture preferred slides, and save or email the presentation for later review. DisplayNote complements existing interactive projectors, whiteboards, and touch-screen devices, including tablets and smartphones running either Apple® iOS or Android™.

 

The Doceri® software app allows tablet owners to remotely control a PC or Mac that is connected to a display (e.g. projectors and monitors). A duplicate screen is displayed on the tablet to give the user total control and access to their computer desktop from their mobile tablet device. Doceri features interactive functions similar to DisplayNote, allowing the user to draw, write and annotate on the projected content with save and replay functions. Doceri currently doesn’t have the multi-user collaboration mode on their existing version; however this feature will be included in the next release. The existing version currently only works with Apple iOS, but an Android version is coming soon. 

 

Both DisplayNote and Doceri give users the freedom to instantaneously articulate their ideas during a presentation. Whether your need is for education or business, these powerful tools promote collaboration and audience engagement.

 

To learn more about interactive presentation solutions, read here. Have questions about what features you need for your specific presentation needs? Ask us here on the blog.

 

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Los proyectores de corto alcance están diseñados teniendo en cuenta espacios reducidos en el hogar, el trabajo o la escuela. 

 

Un proyector de corto alcance produce imágenes claras dentro de un espacio limitado debido a la forma física de la lente del proyector, lo que altera la magnitud de la imagen proyectada. En un proyector de corto alcance, se usa una lente convexa para mostrar una imagen más ancha que con una lente de alcance regular. Como resultado, una lente de tiro corto puede tener una relación de 0,5:1, capaz de proyectar una imagen diagonal de 60 pulgadas desde tan solo 2 pies de distancia, mientras que una lente estándar tiene una relación de alcance de 1,6:1, capaz de proyectar el mismo tamaño de imagen desde 6,5 pies de distancia. Visite nuestra calculadora de distancia interactiva aquí para determinar si un corto alcance es la mejor opción para su espacio.

 

¿Por qué otra razón debería considerar un proyector de corto alcance? Muchos proyectores de corto alcance ofrecen mínimo agotamiento por calor y en la atmósfera para una máxima participación de la audiencia en salas pequeñas. No hay puntos de acceso cuando se proyecta sobre una pizarra, debido a la corta distancia de proximidad, la posición de montaje del proyector se eleva o se coloca por debajo de la pizarra blanca para proyectar la imagen en un ángulo muy pronunciado, lo que elimina el brillo que se genera por la pizarra.

 

¿Tiene preguntas sobre las características que necesita para sus necesidades específicas de proyección? Pregúntenos aquí en el blog.

 

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El Hospital de Niños del Condado de Orange (CHOC) se encuentra entre los mejores hospitales pediátricos regionales de la nación, y presta servicio a más de 250.000 niños al año. Los Finches de ViewSonic® tuvieron una participación especial ayer, visitaron a los niños de los diferentes pisos del hospital. "Fue un momento muy emotivo que pasamos con estos niños valientes y estamos muy contentos de que ViewSonic pudiera traer una sonrisa a sus caras", dijo Jeff Volpe, Presidente.

 

Para ayudar a levantar el ánimo de los niños, ViewSonic donó seis (6) tabletas ViewPad® 10e Android, dos (2) proyectores Pro8400 de 1080p de alta brillantez y dos (2) pantallas Elite de 100 pulgadas de diagonal (16:9) a CHOC. Los proyectores y las pantallas se instalarán en una nueva torre como parte de los centros de medios para niños y adolescentes; las tabletas ayudarán a mantener a los niños entretenidos con juegos, la lectura de libros electrónicos y la navegación por la web en el medio de sus procedimientos y tratamientos.

 

ViewSonic se compromete a mejorar su comunidad y mejorar la vida de sus miembros. Los empleados-socios de ViewSonic ofrecen, generosamente, a la comunidad programas, incluidos Make-A-Wish, Toys for Tots, y Walk Now for Autism, además de nuestra iniciativa anual para las fiestas Adopt-a-Family. Visite seguido nuestro blog para conocer las oportunidades sobre cómo involucrarse en estas causas.

 

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InfoComm 2012 ha llegado a su fin el viernes 15 de junio. Tres días parecían el tiempo suficiente para que cualquiera pudiera cubrir todo el piso del espectáculo, con una amplia gama de nuevos productos exhibidos. Para aquellos profesionales y aficionados AV que no tienen la oportunidad de visitar InfoComm, hemos destacado a continuación algunas de las tendencias tecnológicas más importantes.

 

Cuando se trata de la proyección, la tecnología de iluminación híbrida láser/LED es el tema más candente en torno a la industria de AV Pro. Este nuevo avance tecnológico permite al proyector manipular la luz y las imágenes sin necesidad de utilizar la lámpara o una rueda de color. Esto resulta en un color más saturado a un costo reducido y ecológico.

 

Desde una perspectiva de las pantallas, las capacidades táctiles están en una curva de crecimiento rápido. Parece que cualquier persona con una pantalla en su stand tenía una oferta táctil. ViewSonic no fue ajeno a esta tendencia, y exhibió varios dispositivos táctiles incluida la tecnología eBeam Edge^®, que convierte cualquier pantalla en un dispositivo táctil.

 

La interactividad es posible gracias a las últimas soluciones plug and play que cambiarán la forma en que los comerciantes desarrollen y administren el contenido. Debido a que mostrar contenido atractivo se hace aún más fácil y rápido, los comerciantes podrán atraer a los clientes como nunca antes.

 

¿Quiere saber más acerca de los avances tecnológicos de ViewSonic de la muestra? Haga clic aquí para visitar nuestra página principal de la feria. ¿Qué soluciones innovadoras notó en la feria? Comparta sus ideas con nosotros.

 

 

 

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La señalización digital puede aportar muchos beneficios a su negocio. No obstante, para las empresas pequeñas y medianas que conocen poco acerca de implementar una estrategia eficaz de señalización digital, puede parecer una solución complicada y costosa. Para disipar algunos de los mitos sobre la implementación de la solución de señalización, hemos elaborado esta guía para ayudar a las empresas a hacer la transición a un entorno más digital:

• Myth 1: The System Will Be Complex: Installing a dynamic digital signage system doesn’t have to be complex. Content files can either be manually loaded or connected via a LAN (network) connection utilizing a media player for a multiple display environment. Or you can upload files you’d like to display using a mobile storage device, such as a USB thumb drive plugged into the media player. Many commercial displays also feature built-in USB ports, making it easy to transfer content or play photo slideshows directly from a USB drive.

• Myth 2: I Can’t Build The Content: Fear of the unknown may be holding you back. If you can create a PowerPoint slide or build a playlist of your favorite audio files, you have the necessary skills for operating a digital signage system. With today’s easy-to-use software programs like our Signage Manager Express, delivering digital media content can be simple. Look for a program that offers Windows compatibility so it will easily run on your PC or laptop. Also look for software that comes with pre-made templates with multiple screen zones. Templates make it easy to build your content, and different screen zones allow you to display different types of content at the same time – for example, to upsell offerings by advertising companion products.

• Myth 3: It’s Too Expensive: The cost of installing a dynamic digital signage solution is surprisingly low. The return on your investment can be easily justified, especially if you have been printing backlit signs. Depending on the environment, you can utilize cost effective monitors, commercial TVs or full commercial displays. Screen sizes can range from 10” to 65” or larger. A high performance, network capable, full HD display with video media player can be attained for under $500. In some cases, media players come bundled with the necessary software offering users a complete turn-key solution.

Still concerned about going digital or have we eliminated your fears? Has your business already taken the first steps to implementing digital signboards? Share your story with us about the benefits you’ve seen.

Want to learn more about the various factors that must be considered prior to deploying a digital signage installation? Take a read over our new “Getting Started with Digital Signage” white paper.

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What’s all the buzz about Laser LED hybrid projection? This new technology delivers better picture quality through higher contrast ratios, is lamp free and consumes less power for a significantly lower total cost of ownership. Designed for a range of uses including home entertainment, professional audio-video, corporate or education use. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of laser LED hybrid projectors to see if they make sense for your projection needs.

 

The Laser LED Hybrid illumination technology is a breakthrough in the way a projector manipulates light and images, resulting in superb picture quality with an ultra high contrast ratio of at least 10,000:1 for greater details, especially in dark scenes. The lasers and LEDs combine as a light source to create vibrant rich color, by generating a color spectrum far greater than that of normal mercury light projector which rely on a color wheel and may show ghost images and rainbow effects.

 

This eco-friendly technology is lamp free which saves anywhere from $199-$299 in replacement costs. No lamp means no mercury thereby eliminating toxic waste and no lamp also means virtually no maintenance to swap out bulbs. Laser LED Hybrid illumination technology delivers a longer light source life of up to 20,000 hours and is much more energy efficient utilizing intelligent power control, generating nearly twice as many lumens per watt as a lamp based projector. Furthermore, these projectors do not get hot to the touch, and are faster and quieter to switch on and off, as well as offering a more stable design.

 

Without compromising brightness, contrast or image quality, laser LED projectors lower TCO, are earth friendly and deliver rich, saturated color. You’ll save time and money, while enjoying a vivid and vibrant picture, year after year.

 

Have questions about what features you need for your specific projection needs? Ask us here on the blog.

 

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Windows or Android? That’s one of the most common questions a potential buyer will consider when thinking about buying a tablet. Android-based tablets help users keep connected with family and friends and offer plethora of available entertainment apps. However, for those considering a tablet for business use, a Windows device can make all the difference when it comes to device security.

 

With Windows 7, businesses benefit from enhancements that help protect sensitive company information, including multiple active firewall policies to prevent malware and unauthorized access, and page file encryption for the safety of critical documents. There is also a Backup and Restore feature that makes it easy to backup and restore data and settings in the event of a system crash. Some of the most noteworthy additional Windows 7 security features as they relate to protecting tablet users include:

 

• Action Center: This feature alerts users to security threats such as an inactive firewall or outdated antivirus software.


• BitLocker Drive Encryption: To keep documents safe in the event that a tablet is misplaced or stolen, BitLocker automatically encrypts any data saved on a hard drive.


• AppLocker: This included tool gives IT professionals more options for managing applications and enforcing application standardization, while delivering sophisticated protection against Trojan malware.


• Microsoft Security Essentials: This software is available with a simple download and provides reliable, free anti-virus protection.


• User Account Control: Ensures that only an authorized administrator users can make changes to system configurations, while alleviating IT administrators’ stressors with User Account Control.


• DirectAccess: For those planning to use their tablet as a flexible work solution, Windows 7 tablets deliver remote users smooth and secure access to enterprise resources without the need to connect to a VPN.

 

For those considering a Windows 8 tablet, stay tuned. We will share an updated posting on Windows 8 and tablet security information once the OS is officially launched.

 

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Virtualization has become critical for companies looking to maximize efficiency when it comes to sharing or collaborating on important documents, and protecting and backing up data. The beauty of cloud computing is that it’s device-agnostic, enabling vital company data to be stored elsewhere on a server in the cloud. While cloud-based services can be accessed from a computer or smartphone, a tablet delivers the best of both worlds, offering touch, mobility and a screen size that’s larger than a smartphone. Perhaps the accessibility of virtualized environments on mobile devices is a big contributor to Gartner’s 4 percent forecast for the growth of traditional PC sales this year.

 

When it comes to the cloud, tablets enable workers to benefit from the productivity boost that comes from being able to work remotely yet securely from anywhere, anytime. Connecting via the cloud also lets businesses ensure that should a mobile device become lost or damaged, its data is safely stored. Rachel Dines at Forrester Research echoes this sentiment by stating that the proliferation of mobile devices in the workforce offers the benefit of more flexibility for workforce recovery options.

 

While any Wi-Fi connected tablet can serve as a portal into a virtualized environment, there are several product features that companies should be aware of when considering purchasing tablets for use with cloud applications. These three features let IT departments check that the devices they let into their organizations are ready for mobile cloud computing:

 

• Certifications: Know what software certifications the tablet has and how that software will benefit your organization. For instance, a Citrix Ready certification gives the buyer confidence that a tablet will work seamlessly in a Citrix virtualized environment. Additionally, customers of VMware will want to ensure that their device is compatible with VMware virtualization technology.

 

• Operating system: Android or Windows? A Windows tablet is ideal for full-featured desktop computing functionality in a mobile device. However, if you need the tablet to run an assortment of apps, Android might be the better fit. If you’re worried about not having access to critical Windows applications, software such as Citrix Receiver can enable Android tablet users to work with virtualized Windows desktops and applications.

 

• Device enhancements: Take a look at the feature-set while thinking of what will maximize convenience and benefits for the user. For instance, an SD card slot can enable a device’s storage capacity to be expanded, lessening the need for frequent hardware trade-ins. Consider the environments in which a tablet will be used. Does the tablet have a USB port? If so, employees can plug in a full keyboard and mouse to create a mobile desktop experience.

 

How is your organization accessing the cloud? Let us know what devices your company uses to access virtualized environments now, and which devices do you hope to implement over the next six months?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¿Sabe la diferencia entre un TV para consumidores y uno profesional? Ambos son pantallas grandes, ¿no? Incorrecto. Cuando se trata de pantallas para empresas, en realidad hay una gran diferencia en las amplias funciones de control que ofrecen. Por ejemplo, estos nuevos modelos cuentan con clonación USB, lo que facilita la administración de la programación interna y la duplicación de contenido. Son estas características las que hacen que los productos de monitor profesional con compatibilidad con HDTV sean ideales para áreas públicas que requieren controles automatizados, tales como restaurantes, bares deportivos, vestíbulos de negocios y entornos de hotelería.

 

Nos complace anunciar nuestra nueva serie de pantallas HD profesionales de televisores para empresas, que ofrece a nuestros clientes un conjunto de soluciones comerciales a precios de consumo competitivos. Nuestros nuevos televisores comerciales, que tienen un tamaño de entre 19” y 65”, combinan lo último en tecnología de panel LED "sin bordes" con funcionalidades de control avanzadas, entre ellas, programación del usuario, control automatizado, duplicación y calibración personalizada.

 

Estos HDTV profesionales compatibles con montaje VESA ofrecen una claridad de imagen brillante y un alto contraste con colores saturados, además de opciones de conectividad versátiles para ayudarlo a llevar a cabo su negocio (entre ellas, entrada HDMI compatible con DVI, PC, RCA compuesto tradicional y conectores de vídeo de componentes YPbPr). En nuestros modelos más grandes de entre 27” y 65”, también tenemos más características de programación de control automatizado como entradas IR y RS232, así como el bloqueo del panel frontal, la limitación de volumen, las entradas activas de encendido y el intervalo de canales programables.

 

Para obtener más información sobre estos nuevos HDTV profesionales, eche un vistazo al comunicado de prensa de hoy aquí. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre las características que necesita para sus necesidades específicas de pantallas para empresas? Pregúntenos aquí en el blog.

With 25 years of display expertise, ViewSonic continually raises the bar to the next level of excellence in display technology. Our brand new 24” LED monitor takes innovation to the next level, with one of the world’s thinnest profile designs available for its size and class category.

 

At just one-quarter inch thick, the VX2460h-LED is a sleek and stylish widescreen display that pairs an ultra-slim design with advanced imaging technologies to reduce computer eyestrain after extended viewing. Partnered with a Full HD 1080p resolution, 2ms fast video response time, a high 40,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and touch-sensitive buttons, this truly is a state-of-the-art machine for consumers, gamers and discerning buyers alike who demand both world class performance and style. The dual HDMI® inputs also guarantee the highest quality high-definition audio and video. And with our ECO-mode feature, a 3-year standard limited warranty and the industry’s best pixel performance policy, you can feel good about making a long-term investment in this Energy Star® 5.1 certified display.

                                                          

The ViewSonic VX2460h-LED display is now available for an ESP of $199. For additional information on the VX2460h-LED, click here. Not sure if this is the right display for you? Just ask, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

 

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When it comes to purchasing new technology, making the wrong decision can be a costly move – especially for financially strapped schools. For example, a district’s upfront cost when purchasing a device can be just a fraction of what they’ll pay if they buy the wrong device, which impacts both budget and resources.

 

ViewSonic has advice for educators on how to future-proof their classroom projector purchases, while making the best initial selection for their budget. Purchasers should first answer this simple list of questions to significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) to guide them in their decision-making:

 

1. Does the projector have a lamp? If so, what’s the expected lamp life?

Replacement lamps are not cheap; on average they can run $200-$300 per lamp. Look for the projector with longer lamp hours and a lower replacement lamp cost. Similar to the printer market, also be careful of projectors with a “too good to be true” price point. Often times, they will come with high replacement supply costs.

 

2. What sort of time requirements does the projector require of my staff?

Know whether your projector selection will require filter cleanings and replacement. This is usually the case with 3LCD projectors. These maintenance costs can add up over time, so to avoid filter costs completely, shop for a DLP projector.Look for top-loading projectors as well to avoid needing someone from the union to come out to change the bulb.

 

3. What sort of hidden costs might there be?

Installation and servicing can be expensive. Before you buy, talk with a servicer/installer who will answer your questions. Find one who will offer your school the best services for a good price. This can make a huge difference. The electricity costs of operating projectors can be more than you might think, so look for projectors with energy-saving features such as ECO mode (dims brightness by 20 percent) and DynamicEco™ (dims brightness by 70 percent). As an added bonus, these features will extend your lamp life too!

 

4. Warranty information can be confusing. What do I need to know? What is considered a good warranty?

Some projector companies offer seemingly longer warranties that exclude the more vulnerable moving parts and labor costs. Be weary of projectors that only ensure the chipset. This part of the projector hardly ever goes bad. To protect your investment, look for projectors with longer labor warranties (2+ years) to guard against costly repairs. A 1-year lamp warranty is also ideal in case the expected hourly lamp life isn’t meeting expectations. As most schools require 5-year warranties on the projector hardware, be sure to research which projector brand has the best price on extended warranty options.

 

To share hard numbers with your district heads on the savings your school can expect to achieve, check out our DLP projector TCO calculator. Still have questions about your next projector purchase? Ask us here!

La feria de la Asociación Nacional de Restaurantes (NRA)  se llevó a cabo una vez más. Durante el transcurso de cuatro días, más de 1800 expositores y decenas de miles de asistentes se reunieron para dar forma a cómo será el futuro para las industrias alimenticia, hotelera y de restaurantes. Tras el show de esta semana, queríamos compartir lo que, en nuestra opinión, fueron los avances tecnológicos y las tendencias más notables que cambiarán la experiencia del cliente dentro de estas industrias.

 

La tecnología destacada en esta feria fueron los tableros de menú digitales. Los restaurantes cada vez más muestran información nutricional, y los tableros digitales pueden ayudarlos a hacer actualizaciones rápidamente y sin costos adicionales. Ya sea que deseen cambiar fácilmente del menú de la mañana al de la noche, o anunciar el nuevo especial del día, está claro que los restaurantes ahora tienen oportunidades significativas para promocionar sus menús de una forma totalmente nueva.

 

Una tendencia popular en NRA este año fue el uso de las tabletas dentro de los restaurantes para hacer la experiencia del cliente más fluida. Los ejemplos de implementación de tabletas incluyen el uso de los dispositivos por el personal de servicio para tomar pedidos, convertir la tableta en un sistema POS para gestionar el comedor, o incluso colocar las tabletas en las mesas para permitir que los clientes hagan su pedido ellos mismos. Es genial ver que debido a su factor de movilidad, las posibilidades de las tabletas dentro de los establecimientos de comidas son casi infinitas.

 

¿Qué avances tecnológicos cree que impactarán la industria alimenticia? ¿Ha experimentado algunos de estos ejemplos mencionados anteriormente en su propia experiencia en un restaurante? ¿Le gustó o no? ¡Comparta sus ideas con nosotros!

 

 

Have you heard of the flipped classroom teaching model? It is a teaching technique that is gaining steam across the country. The idea is that students do their homework during classroom time, and lectures are done outside of the classroom via the Internet. This allows for classroom activity to remain centered around student and teacher collaboration.

 

The argument is that with traditional teaching models, students can be overrun by homework assignments. When students don’t fully understand the lesson plan, completing homework at home can be difficult. For students who lack structure and guidance in the home, or a quiet place to study, completing assignments outside of school can become a nightmare.

 

In a recent article, Tech Decisions shared an interesting case study about Clintondale High School near Detroit. Clintondale spends most of class time giving students help rather than classroom lectures. Additionally, multimedia presentations and video conferencing with other classrooms around the world have become part of the school day for a more interactive environment.

 

For this school and many others like it, the individualized attention is working. Chronic failure rates have dropped dramatically, while college readiness scores have more than doubled to nearly 29 percent. The best part is that this new approach requires a very minimal investment in technology upgrades, and no alterations to existing network infrastructure. It’s a great approach for schools experiencing a decrease in financial resources. In Clintondale’s case, they needed to purchase five PCs with powerful CPU capacity to support the increase in PowerPoint presentation creation, a few USB microphones so teachers could record themselves for lessons, and two tablets for greater mobility options.

 

Students vary in how they learn best. That calls for leaders in education to be open to evaluating new strategies for helping students grow, both personally and developmentally. It’s great to see students achieving impressive levels of success because teachers are taking better notice of their needs.

 

We’d like to hear from educators whose students have seen academic gains with this method or another alternative educational model. Share your results with us, or tweet your tips to @ViewSonic.