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The Greening of Technology

With March upon us, the color green immediately comes to mind. Is it because we’re yearning for the gray of Winter to melt away to expose the promise of fresh, new grass? Maybe it’s because the official start of Spring is later this month – or possibly – it’s because of that fun & frenzied holiday that many of us celebrate on the 17th. No matter the reason, it got us thinking about how technology is trending greener to meet the growing demand of the environmentalists & concerned citizens of the

Connecting Over AV Adoration

Hollywood has rolled-out its 2019 Red Carpet to showcase its best & brightest, & the Audio-Visual Industry is doing the same as this year’s Trade Shows go into full-swing – & continue throughout the year. These gatherings bring together the industry’s most talented engineers, designers, & integrators – alongside 2019’s leading state-of-the-art technology. For your convenience, following is a list of many of the 2019 AV trade shows, conferences, & conventions. It’s time to roll-out the Audio-Visu

2019 Tech Trends: FLEX-ibility & Innovation from Crestron

Sleek, smart, simple, stunning, solutions…these are just a few ways to describe Crestron’s new products for 2019. From innovative – to problem-solving, they’ve got your AV Integration wish-list checked & covered! We at CAPTUS SYSTEMS are proud to partner with Crestron, & are excited to be able to offer these state-of-the-art tools to you. Below is an introduction to some of Crestron’s new products for 2019, that are already generating buzz in the AV industry: Crestron FLEX:  What Crestron its

Users = People

Video conferencing is now the standard for corporate communication, and is utilized more and more every day to help corporate teams & their clients maintain the most effective communication possible – no matter where in the world the meeting participants are based.  With today’s advanced Video Conference and Audio-Visual Technology, remote client/partner meetings have become seamless, providing a truly modern 21st century experience. The increasing challenge now for those charged with making th

Keeping up With Collaboration Trends

October 16, 2018 – New York City, NY:  Gerald Abualy, CEO of CAPTUS SYSTEMS, was one of many industry leaders included in this by-invitation-only “Maverick Connect on the Road” event, sponsored by Tech Data. Thank you to Steelcase for the terrific venue, and opportunity to tour their state-of-the-art showroom. The Maverick event featured presentations and opportunities to be hands-on with the industry’s leading manufacturers and technologies. We are always thrilled to participate in meaningfu

The Fundamentals of Good AV Room Design

Architects and designers of AV spaces focus on the aesthetics and optimization of room usage and space. At CAPTUS SYSTEMS, we focus on the principles of AV project optimization, with the technical aspects of our clients’ needs in the forefront. Below are some fundamental best practices that we at CAPTUS SYSTEMS always adhere to, in order to ensure the success of our clients’ AV projects:   The Placement of Screens – Big & Small A positive AV experience is driven by the visuals of the room – an

Critical Collaboration Trends

Today’s modern workplace has changed dramatically from the days of 9-5, when button-down shirts and ties were the norm, and your manager’s office was just steps away from your desk. Today’s workplace is more casual and flexible, and the work/life balance is an important part of the equation. These days, the workforce is made up of mix of freelancers, contract workers, stay-at-home parents, and full-time staff – many of whom are working remotely. Millennials are willing to forego the traditiona

Audio, Lighting, HD Video, and AV Control Systems Design

Audio, Lighting, HD Video, and AV Control Systems Design A common characteristic of the modern economy is disruption. Disruption is defined as “the taking of an established industry with its inherent advantages, and breaking-down barriers for the masses.” While we’ve all seen the effects of this when we hail a ride from Uber or make a purchase from Amazon, it is also very true in the way which technology has been made available for all organizations. Small, Medium, Large, and Enterprise org

Meridiam Audio Visual and IT Build Out Success Story

CAPTUS PROJECT SUCCESS OVERVIEW INSIDE THIS ISSUE PG. 2 Technology Overview PG. 3 Client Testimonial PG. 4 Trades PROJECT: MERIDIAM A/V & IT BUILD-OUT ABOUT MERIDIAM Meridiam is a Paris based multinational firm that brings Private and Public Partnerships (P3) together for some of the world’s most important infrastructure projects. They moved into new offices at 605 3rd Avenue, New York, NY as a part of a new construction interiors project. The additional space was needed to suppo

Inspire your audience with a sophisticated, top-notch technology enabled Auditorium with Multimedia Presentations

The Modern Auditorium Inspire your audience with a sophisticated, state of the art technology enabled Auditorium that’s capable of delivering any Multimedia Presentation with power and ease. Capturing the attention of people in an auditorium has never been easy. By definition the auditorium is a large space where the presenter and the audience are separated, by design. Challenge 1: draw everyone’s attention to the front of the house. Often you have only one person taking control and comman