How StarLeaf, Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams Can All Work Together with High-Quality AV

The business world is quickly adapting to telecommuting practices, so you won’t want to let your company fall behind. We’re seeing a shift in the ways partners interact with each other, virtually hosting meetings across state and international borders. If you’d like to enhance the way your communication operations run, you’ll first need to look at your conferencing technology to keep up.

For a productive system, you’re going to need the right hardware, audio and video, and a setup for success. At Texadia Systems, based in Frisco, TX, we’re experienced with installing conference room audio video solutions for all different types of room spaces. Read on to see what we can do to help your company thrive.

The Conferencing Solutions Dallas Businesses Use to Stay Ahead 

Office design trends are always changing. In the early 20th century, offices were often smoky and hierarchal, with secluded rooms for managers and everyone else on the main floor. We then saw a boom of cubicles, followed by bright open floor plans and ‘hot-desking.’ 

Today, many companies use a combination of office layouts for hybrid spaces. But the latest way to enhance collaboration and productivity is through the technology systems we implement. 

Are you looking to improve your business’ conference rooms and workspaces or design an office for a commercial client? As an AV consultant based in Dallas, TX, we’ll share our conferencing solutions below, from unified communication solutions to smart lighting. And to learn more about the newest conferencing technology, you can explore further in our blog here. 

Stand Out Among the Rest with World-Leading Audiovisual Technology

With a hotel at nearly every corner in Dallas, TX, finding ways to stand out among the competition can pose quite the challenge. Low prices and deals don’t cut it for many visitors looking for a place to stay or host an event. Instead, your hotel must offer something unique—something that visitors can’t find at the hotel next door.

When you upgrade your hotel AV with the latest technologies, you’ll not only lead your competitors in visual appeal and ambiance, but you’ll also be able to offer guests uncompromising solutions for stunning events, smoother meetings, and more.

Read on to explore three audiovisual upgrades that will put your hotel on top and keep customers coming back to you.

Future-Proof Your Dallas Company with Hands-Free Tech

Working remotely can work some of the time, but many businesses require in-person human interaction. With new hires to the team and working towards future goals, your company may not have the ability to collaborate over Zoom for forever.

Luckily, new commercial automation systems make it easier to go hands-free. Conference room AV solutions by brands like Mersive and Crestron make going back to work easier for Dallas businesses. Read on to see if your Texas office could benefit from touchless AV components.

How Do Compressed Schedules Affect a Commercial AV Installation?

We live in an increasingly rapid-paced society—even speed limits have increased up to 80 mph in some areas. But speed is not always the smartest option. And when it comes to commercial AV projects, ‘fast’ does not lead to high-quality results.

Often, we need to pump the brakes and evaluate the consequences of moving too quickly. We’ve all heard the ‘Fast, Good, and Affordable’ theory—that you can only have two. Most people believe if a service is affordable and good, it won’t be fast. If it’s affordable and fast, it won’t be good. And if it’s fast and good, the service won’t be affordable. 

So, what’s the best choice for a commercial AV installation? What kind of business should you partner with if you’re looking for a new technology system? As an integrator that services the Prosper, TX, area, we’ll share the best course of action below. 

Commercial AV technology changes rapidly and so do collaboration tools. Having the right, easy to use, meeting collaboration tools at your fingertips is very important to your business. That said, Texadia Systems has many great solutions to offer.

One of these is Newline’s TRUTouch X Series...

Inspire Your Team to Focus & Maintain Privacy with Sound Masking

We often discuss how smart technology makes meetings more collaborative. But what about those blocks of time when you need to put your head down and focus on work or conduct an important call with minimal distraction?

Whether your office is crunching numbers or designing graphics, any Dallas business can benefit from sound masking technology. Curious about what sound masking does and how it works? Read on to see why your Texas office space will thrive with sound masking technology.

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Update & Maintain Your Technology Hassle-Free with a Monthly Plan 

Is outdated technology holding your business back? If your organization needs new technology and you can’t ignore the pains of obsolete systems, it’s time for an upgrade. 

We understand why many companies procrastinate updating their conferencing systems or digital signage—it’s a large upfront investment and daunting to find the right solution. But what if there was a new, more flexible way to upgrade and install new technology—one that let you change your mind later on?

AV as a service provides all the commercial technology you need in a low monthly payment. The subscription is much less of a commitment with the advantages of upgrades and maintenance whenever you need it. 

As an AV consultant based in McKinney, TX, we’ll share the differences between the conventional technology approach and the new format of AVaaS. If you’d like to learn more about commercial smart systems and AV, don’t miss our free monthly newsletter with new articles about the industry. 

Your Guide to Structured Cabling (and Why It Matters)

What’s inside your office closet? If you have a stack of routers, switches, servers, and control systems with an endless tangle of wires, it may be time to invest in structured cabling. 

Structured cabling is an organized network of telecommunication cables with a clean, simple infrastructure. A professionally installed cabling system offers many benefits, including reliable technology performance. 

Read on to see how structured cabling will help your Dallas, TX business’s IT run more smoothly. And to learn more about commercial technology solutions, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter for tips and useful information. }

Use Our Guide to Make the Best Decision for Your Business

Finding improved ways to meet and collaborate with staff and clients is a on-going process in our technology-driven world. Teams are becoming both increasingly connected and geographically dispersed. That’s why it’s important to stay on the lookout for the latest and greatest upgrades to video conferencing technologies you’re using—or not using—in your business operations.

Think it’s time for a new video conferencing system for your Dallas, TX office? We can help you put the best foot forward in finding the perfect solution for your company’s goals. Just follow our guide below to get started.

Need Technology Assistance for Your Business? Discover Remote Services and Maintenance Plans

Whether you’re an essential business that’s been working steadily or you manage a company that’s strategizing for the next few months, the last thing you need during this time is a technology hiccup. If you use multi-room audio, video, smart security, conferencing systems, or smart lighting, what can be done during quarantine if something goes amiss? You may have assumed that all technology integrators are closed, but luckily that is not the case.

Texadia Systems in the McKinney, TX area is still open and offering commercial AV and smart system assistance. We’re performing remote support and also have service plans to help you long term. How does that work? Find out below!

Video walls are popping up everywhere. They can range in size from fairly small (like the new fast food menu panels) to quite massive (like something you’d see in Time Square).

While installing a bunch of screens on a wall may not seem all that difficult, there can be quite a few challenges that arise.

It’s a new year, which means resolutions are a top priority. Many people have vowed to lose weight, exercise more or get healthier, leading to a surge in new gym memberships.

What better time to evaluate your fitness center’s AV equipment?

Discover Sony’s New BRAVIA Commercial Displays 

From hotels to universities to corporations, every kind of business can benefit from commercial displays. Business owners can select the information or video feed they want to show visitors, whether that’s goings-on around campus or an office directory. High-resolution screens are an attractive way to interact with those who visit your business and share useful information. 

But many people ask us: what’s the difference between a commercial display and a regular TV? If you look at Sony’s new BRAVIA 4K professional interactive displays, you’ll see many unique features that standard TVs don’t have. 

Read on to discover how Sony’s interactive displays could assist your Plano, TX business. And to find the right solution for your company, contact Texadia Systems for all your commercial AV needs. 

We are proud to announce that Texadia Systems is an official Control4® certified platinum dealer. Now we can combine our expertise in integration with top-notch products to make your life even more connected, efficient and secure!

An Alternative Approach to Your Office’s AV 

In the past few years, subscription services have taken the consumer industry by storm. Now, we’re seeing a similar model applied to commercial AV integration—AV as a Service. 

AVaaS lets businesses lease technology equipment for a monthly fee that includes maintenance, support, and upgrades. AVaaS can range from video conferencing systems, display equipment, lighting, automation, and more. 

Would your Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, business be better suited to AVaaSrather than investing in new technology every few years? Discover how it works below and learn more in our monthly newsletter. 

Enhance Communication & Collaboration in the Office and from Home 

The modern workplace is always evolving, and that means your communication should, too. If you have employees working remotely while others commute to a physical office, you need a streamlined way for everyone to communicate productively. ‘Hot-desking’ in an open floorplan, another recent trend, also requires new ways to communicate without dedicated phones and desks. 

With messaging, emails, phone calls, and video conferencing on everyone’s plate, it can be overwhelming to deploy the right hardware and programs for every person. And too many communication systems will be confusing for your team, especially new hires and contractors. If you’re looking for a simpler way to handle internal and external communication, a single, smart system can consolidate all your platforms into one. 

Keep reading to discover how unified communication solutions work and will enhance the way your Plano, TX, company does business. 

With more and more technology revolving around internet access, homes and businesses are increasingly relying on stronger, more reliable, and constant network coverage. WiFi used to be a luxury, but many of the things we’ve come to expect simply won’t work right without an internet connect - be it a landline or wireless.

This shift has led to an important question:

Should your internet network connection be wireless or wired? Or is a hybrid solution best?

Below we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

Create a Comfortable & Private Environment to Help Your Team Thrive 

What is sound masking? Unlike soundproofing (which uses wall panels to contain noises), a sound masking installation involves loudspeakers that emit soft, ambient background noises across your office. The white noise will sound like a constant airflow that muffles human speech and makes rooms feel quieter and more comfortable. 

When we install sound masking systems, we recommend in-ceiling or wall-mounted speakers positioned just outside of conference rooms and break rooms. That way, conversations remain private inside without distracting the rest of the office. 

If you’re wondering if a sound masking installation is right for you, read on to discover the several benefits they offer modern businesses. If you’re interested in sound masking for your Dallas/Fort Worth, TX company, contact Texadia Systems to learn more.