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Extron, Logitech, MaxHub and Yealink. It’s here that we’re able to demonstrate how they integrate with the UC hardware, showcasing features such as calendar integration, quick booking or amending and even LED lighting.
and motion sensors, ensure energy is only used when needed, cutting waste and lowering costs. Intelligent occupancy tracking frees up underutilised spaces, maximising availability, while cloud-based management empowers facilities teams to monitor and optimise room usage in real time. Pacific: A further enhancement to LED lighting is 365 integration. Our panels are set up with their own email address, which can be included when scheduling a meeting, and within 30 seconds, the room will confirm its availability, or decline the meeting if booked by other parties. This removes the requirement for users to upload a new calendar, check availability and then book the space. When adding the room, 365 is able to clearly show the user if the space is available or booked, again, making booking the space simple and swift. Standard booking panels can also be linked to in-room occupancy sensors which can “wake the room up” as a scheduled meeting is stated to begin, ensuring that all hardware is operational prior to the commencement of any UC meeting, whilst also assisting with the reduction of energy consumption, which is becoming increasingly relevant to users. How important is compatibility with platforms – such as Teams, Zoom etc. and being certified? How many platforms are essential – all or most? Crestron: In one sense, “the more, the merrier,” but that interoperability shouldn’t sacrifice a system’s ease of use to accommodate everything. When it comes to the platforms we partner with – and Teams and Zoom are two great examples – providing control from a single pane of glass is the goal. We put a high value on certification from both those manufacturers (and others), as that
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Tell us about the SMART features that enable energy efficiency, such as light sensors, and other features, such as movement sensors Crestron: Occupancy sensors can trigger meeting settings, shut down rooms that aren’t in use, and report usage data to a centralised cloud management solution. That data can be invaluable for a business looking to either expand or contract the footprint of an enterprise. For other environmental sensors, and lighting is an excellent example of this, managing data for the best result is key. The solution’s not only about balancing natural and artificial lighting with shading and fixtures but also understanding what the meeting’s about: Do the lights need dimming to make a presentation really pop? Or is this a gathering that’s going to lean into face-to-face communication? AuDeo: By integrating occupancy sensors, organisations can accurately measure space usage, enabling data-driven decisions for office relocations, redesigns, and refurbishment. Smart innovations help businesses create more efficient, flexible and sustainable workplaces. Built-in light
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Smart innovations help businesses create more efficient,
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