The Key to AVoIP Success? Keeping Your Options Open

Marco, what’s driving the convergence of AV and Internet Protocol (IP) technologies?

Well, the main thing here is the immense benefits of shifting from point-to-point solutions to IP-based systems. You see, it’s all about flexibility and accessibility. Costs are going down, and the tech hurdles are becoming smaller every day. Plus, many sectors, like universities in Germany, have already laid the groundwork with the necessary upgrades to their communications infrastructure.

Why is the BSC becoming a must-visit for AV specialists?

The BSC is a game-changer. Previously, we have already established a full production studio for streaming and broadcast testing, and we have extensive experience in the design and testing of immersive exhibits. For instance, the BBC Earth Exhibition tested their equipment here before going live in Melbourne, Australia. We’ve even tested setups for cinema projection on cruise ships. Now we also have a world first in our AVoIP benchmarking test area.

How does Panasonic’s use of Intel Smart Display Module (SDM) technology benefit AV setups?

The fundamental need for flexibility is the driving force behind Panasonic’s integration of Intel Smart Display Module (SDM) technology into its projectors and displays. It enables the hardware to be easily adapted to evolving standards. The SDM slots in Panasonic projectors and displays enable seamless integration of various AVoIP modules, ensuring that users can select the best technology for their needs without extensive hardware changes.

Panasonic was one of the first AV companies to see the benefits of this approach and adopt SDM in its projectors and displays and the industry is now rapidly aligning around this approach. A recent visit to Infocomm, the largest AV show, underlined this view with announcements from major industry players, such as Matrox and Crestron, around SDM boards to support AVoIP.