The Integration Makes Video Conferencing Easier Than Ever

A video conferencing system like Microsoft Teams makes collaborating and meeting with remote staff and clients simple. But sometimes, technology can cause major headaches. When you try to set up a meeting with a business partner and they don’t use Microsoft Teams at their office, what can be done?

Luckily, Microsoft Teams Rooms is collaborating with Zoom’s video conferencing, so that your team and clients will be able to join Zoom meetings without additional licenses or third-party services. If you’re considering upgrading your Dallas, TX business’ video conferencing system, continue reading to learn more about Microsoft Teams Rooms and the new merge with Zoom.

The Ins & Outs of A Multi-Room Speaker System

Have you experienced a whole home audio system before? Just like a restaurant or shopping mall can play the same musical content across multiple rooms, so can your house. Managed from a single system like Control4 on your favorite device, you can adjust the volume, skip tracks, and select different media for every room. Perfect for hosting parties or listening to a podcast while you walk across the house, music enjoyment is now possible in every area.

But how does the technology work? We’ll highlight three ways we can install a whole home audio system in your Dallas, TX, house below.

From Morning ‘til Night, Here’s What A Day’s Like with Automated Lighting

Remember the Clapper? With a clap of your hands, a room’s lights would turn on and off like a party trick. The Clapper was a revolutionary (albeit somewhat annoying) new way to control lighting. Since then, smart lighting technology has advanced tremendously. But unless you know someone with a lighting control system, you may be unaware of the convenient and helpful features it provides.

To see how smart lighting control can fit seamlessly into your Dallas, TX lifestyle, read on for our day-in-the-life examples.

Our Tips to Secure Your Home Automation System

The FBI recently released a statement warning shoppers about smart TVs’ vulnerability to hackers. It cautioned that a hacker could potentially access your unsecured TV, which grants them an easy entrance to your computer through the router. At the low end of risks, a hacker could change the channels of your TV remotely or turn on smart speakers. But in a worst-case scenario, they could turn on your bedroom TV’s camera and microphone and secretly stalk you—or find your financial information through your computer.

But there’s no need to throw away your smart devices in fear of hackers. There are plenty of ways to secure your home automation system to keep your Dallas, TX household safe from cybercrime. Continue reading to see what technology professionals can do to give you peace of mind.

Exploring the Advantages of Cloud-Based Conferencing Systems

Whether you run a design agency or a legal firm, most contemporary offices require a video conferencing system. As we collaborate with professionals across the country and globe, there needs to be an efficient, streamlined way to share presentations, pitch ideas, and educate each other. And with more people working remotely than ever, the need for great conferencing technology is only increasing.

While hardware-intensive conferencing systems have been the norm for years, we’re excited about new cloud-based solutions that make processes easier for your Frisco, TX business. Why are we going cloud-based? Continue reading to see why!

Enhance Your Hotel’s Experience with Hidden Technology, Color Tunable Lights & More

How will guests remember your hotel after their stay? Will it make a lasting impression, prompting them to return or recommend it to friends? Or will your hotel become a forgettable run-of-the-mill visit that fades from memory?

If you manage a hotel in the Plano, TX area—where we’re based as well—you have plenty of competition in the Metroplex. But with the latest hotel AV technology, you’ll be ahead of the curve and entertain your visitors in subtly impressive ways. Discover the possibilities in new smart technology below!

The 29th Annual SMU Cox Dallas 100™ Awards Ceremony and Banquet will be held at the Omni Hotel on Thursday, November 21 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 S. Lamar Street in downtown Dallas.

The Cox School’s Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship ranks the top 100 Dallas privately-held entrepreneurial companies annually based on percentage growth and absolute dollar growth over the previous three years. The Institute, working with the accounting firm BKD LLP CPAs and Advisors examined sales from hundreds of companies for 2016 to 2018, the last year for which complete data is available. The winners represent a broad spectrum of Dallas-area businesses. The ranking of the top 100 fastest-growing companies will be revealed at the awards ceremony.

WHY LIGHTING CONTROL IMPROVES BUSINESS—AND WILL MAKE YOU LOOK GOOD!

What makes a great workplace? Employees thrive where they feel valued, appreciated, and in a space where they can perform their best. Your meeting room is a direct reflection of your company’s capabilities, and clients will take note of your office’s atmosphere and technology. That’s why in today’s fast-paced business world, lighting control is both a helpful tool and a morale booster.

Lights? How much of an impact can they have on a business? You’d be surprised! Continue reading to see how meeting room lighting will benefit your Dallas, TX, company.

SEE ALSO: Boost Your Business Meeting Experience with Audio & Video

As the Holidays Approach, Discover the Smart Way to Be Merry & Bright

If you’re planning to host a Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s celebration, you may feel pressure to provide your friends and family the best experience. When loved ones look back on life, will they always remember the fun Thanksgiving at your house?

A great get-together depends lots on the atmosphere. Music and decorations can contribute to a relaxing ambiance, but did you know you can use smart lighting control to enhance festivities too? Continue reading to see how to light up your home in Highland Park, TX for the holidays.

Smart Lighting’s Effect on Energy Conservation

Have you heard that smart lighting control can help homeowners reduce electricity usage, minimizing our carbon footprints? Not only is lighting control an eco-friendly solution, but it can also help your household reduce monthly electric bills. As time goes on, you’ll save energy and money, which is always a bonus.

But how does lighting control work, and how exactly can it diminish energy costs? We’ll share that below, so continue reading to see how your University Park, TX-area home can become more efficient.

Reviewing the Winners and Wows of the CEDIA Showroom Floor

Every year, the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) hosts an expo for home technology professionals around the world to attend seminars and view all-new products. This year’s show in Denver, Colorado, welcomed a crowd of 20,000 where manufacturers like Control4, Sonos, Samsung, LG, Sony, and more unleashed their latest devices on the showroom floor.

The trends we saw at CEDIA are a preview of all that’s to come in the world of smart home control. To learn about the new technology that your Dallas, TX home can enjoy soon, continue reading for the latest technology innovations.

Your Business Should Be Using Structured Cabling

From university campuses to banks, businesses of all sizes can benefit from arranging their telecommunication wiring into structured cabling. But what is structured cabling, and why does it matter?

You may think cables are something IT can handle and that it requires no further attention. But for the best results—and to rely less on maintenance—structured cabling can be a lifesaver. 

If you run a company in the Dallas, TX, area, we understand how important it is for you to stay connected. Continue reading to learn how vital a structured cabling installation is to IT success!

Improve Conference Productivity and Collaboration with These Smart Solutions

The first thing people notice when they walk into a boardroom, just like in a theater, is the display. Clients will wonder, where are we supposed to direct our attention? If you have an important presentation, the worst that can happen is an awkward delay by faulty or outdated technology. So ask yourself: Is your business’ conference room audio video up-to-date and easy to configure? Does it inspire visitors to say ‘oh, wow’ or wait in painful silence? 

With automation technology, you can make your conferences a seamless and exciting experience. To learn how your conference room can transform your Plano, TX business, continue reading below!

What Boardroom Technology is Right for Your Business?

Does your office still resemble the early 2000s, 1990s, or even earlier? While vintage pieces of furniture can make for fun interior design, outdated technology serves little benefit. A future-facing office is energizing for your staff and prospective hires and is sure to make a great impression on clients who step inside. 

New boardroom technology can transform your team to achieve more during the day, feel more focused, and avoid time-wasting technology hiccups. Plus, you’ll be able to save more energy, and can feel good about your business’ minimal carbon footprint. 

Continue reading to learn more about our favorite office technology to boost your Dallas, TX-area business’s production.

Celebrating the most noteworthy and impressive projects of 2019, CE Pro is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s CE Pro BEST (Best Electronics Systems Technologies) Project Awards.

“The BEST Project Awards offer an incredible glimpse into the future for the entire residential integration industry,” says Jason Knott, editor-in-chief, CE Pro.

Read the full article www.cepro.com/projects/best-project-award-winners-cedia-expo/.

Ways to Improve Your Internet Connection

Whether your home is fully equipped with surveillance cameras and whole-home audio or if you’re simply trying to email from your laptop across the house, you need a reliable and reliable network. Too many of us deal with unstable connections, forcing us to restart our routers every few weeks. Slow connection speeds make downloading and streaming lag, and in certain rooms of our house, we may not be able to get a signal at all. Sound familiar? 

Setting up the ideal home network is not easy, but there are several ways you can make it less aggravating. But with the following tips, your home network installation should have your Highland Park, TX home connected in no time. 

Create Dynamic Outdoor Spaces with a Home Automation System

It’s almost autumn again in Texas, and finally, though it won’t start feeling like it for a while. That means a few more weeks of warm weather to enjoy before it starts to cool down. If you’d like to make the most of your outdoor spaces this season, a home automation system can help. With smart outdoor lighting, audio, video, and spa technology, you’ll be hosting more get-togethers outside than ever. 

To enhance your University Park, TX-area backyard for fall, continue reading our outdoor entertainment ideas below! 

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

NEW YORK, August 14, 2019 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Texadia Systems is No. 2887 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Discover Your Options for Whole Home Audio 

Just like food, the way we enjoy music is a personal experience. Do you prefer intimate gigs or stadium concerts? Would you rather listen to tunes while busy with other activities, like cleaning or jogging? Or do you like to sit and focus on an album with undivided attention? And when friends and family are over, is music a centerpiece of the experience, or just ambient background noise? 

No matter your musical habits, the most satisfying way to enjoy music is with a whole home audio system installed in your Dallas, Texas–area residence. With every room’s speakers connected to one network and controlled from one device, you’ll be able to turn on and off the entire house at once. 

But not all audio systems are the same. If you’re planning on building a new AV system, there are many nuances to be aware of. To create the perfect AV system you will enjoy for years on end, continue reading below! 

The Best Brightness & Color for Every Area

When LED light bulbs were first introduced, some were wary of their brighter glow that seemed less cozy than incandescent bulbs. Since then, the eco-friendly lights have come a long way with plenty of options to customize your home. But not every room will benefit from the same lighting color and temperature, and the LEDs you use should reflect each space’s needs.

Just like sunlight gives us energy, light bulbs function in a similar way. Bulbs that emit blue-tinted light waves produce serotonin in our minds, which make us feel more alert. Lamps without blue light allow our brains to produce melatonin, which prepares us for a good night’s sleep.

With this in mind, we’ve created a guide to help you properly design the LED lighting of your Frisco, TX home. Continue reading to learn more!