UC Advanced - issue #16

UC DEVICES

Meet the Meeting Enablers

We use a number of words to reference these devices – meeting panels, room organisers, booking systems, control panels and other names too. They are the one-touch devices that help manage workplaces more efficiently, using data to optimise real estate and helping everyone know where they are supposed to be. Crestron and two leading AV specialists, AuDeo and Pacific, discuss why and how these devices are becoming more integrated and essential in UCC experiences.

Crestron offer four integrated scheduling devices:

Book from anywhere There are more types of spaces in the workplace than ever. Crestron Scheduling gathers them all on one convenient platform, enabling the user to identify specific spaces and their availability. Booking can be made from desks, on personal devices, or on the spot using Crestron’s enterprise-grade scheduling panels. We are bringing user interfaces – touch panels in this case – into the control stack so that a UI and a control system work together to deliver both automation and a user interface into the space so that both are available to the end user.

Scheduling Panels

Availability Indicators

crestron.com

RFID Badge Scanners

Occupancy Sensors

Meeting panels have come a long way since launch with

platform offering room and desk analytics, visitor management, and catering service requests. Pacific: Room booking panels are an often overlooked, but integral piece of the UC infrastructure, when installed and configured correctly. The best example we can give clients is usually an in-person demo of the hardware within our Basingstoke office. We have a number of panels from a variety of manufacturers, including Crestron, Evoko,

responsiveness, integration and software updates – briefly tell us about your approach AuDeo: As a trusted reseller and integrator, we provide a range of booking panels and software systems that businesses can tailor to their needs and budget. We help organisations select the right technology, whether it’s intuitive panels that sync seamlessly with their calendar system or a comprehensive resource management

Room booking panels are an often overlooked, but integral piece of the UC infrastructure

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