MAKE THE MOST OF VIDEO CALLS & UNIFIED COMMUNICATION WITH TEAMS-FRIENDLY HARDWARE  

While the rise in video conferencing and the digital workplace may seem sudden, it’s been a long time coming. In 1964, the Picturephone was the first video calling solution that allowed participants to see who they were talking to on a small television. 

But the Picturephone was incredibly expensive, clunky, and complicated. It wasn’t until the 1990s that video calling solutions began to improve, and we now have the technology to effortlessly communicate with people around the world. 

Today, remote communication can be a seamless and smooth experience—with the right solutions. Many businesses still don’t have the proper hardware in place to make the most of systems like Microsoft Teams. The digital workplace is here to stay, and with hardware built for unified communication solutions, you’ll keep everyone connected.

If your business uses or plans to use a Microsoft Teams system, here’s how Logitech hardware can make the most of your unified communication solutions. And to get started with these systems in Dallas, TX, contact Texadia Systems here! 

Conference Room AV for the Modern Workspace 

People like to complain about meetings—that they’re boring, too long and accomplish little. But meetings and conferences should be where your team sets goals, raises questions, and comes together to share their strengths toward a common objective. 

Every business owner likes to imagine that their company’s conference room will inspire hours of productivity with the walls and table covered in new ideas. But more often than not, teams aren’t focused, and the technology won’t cooperate. 

In today’s business landscape, you need conferencing technology that’s up to speed with both in-person and remote work. The best conference rooms use technology not only as a tool but to create the ideal work environment. 

As a commercial AV integrator based in the McKinney, TX, area, we help Texas businesses create collaborative and inspiring office spaces. Below, we’ll share how the right conference room AV and automation can help you make the most of your meetings. You can also learn more in our blog and monthly newsletter. 

Make Your Meetings More Efficient, Engaging & Quicker to Start

Until you’ve used Crestron conferencing technology, you’ve never seen how sophisticated and streamlined presentations can be. A Crestron system unifies all of your devices under one network, making it seamless to switch who’s presenting, bring remote staff into a call, and even adjust the way the lighting looks.

Crestron isn’t something that can be picked up from the store or ordered online. It requires an experienced, certified Crestron dealer to program and install solutions that cater to your business’s needs.

Read on to imagine how Crestron can enhance your Dallas, TX business. And to keep up to date on commercial automation, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. 

As organizations embrace modern AV design, many are moving away from outdated analog cabling in favor of digital audio networks that deliver far greater scalability and flexibility. In this article, we’ll be comparing Dante & AVB network solutions to help IT decision-makers and AV managers select the right system for conference rooms, boardrooms, and multi-room deployments. We’ll define each protocol, share real-world use cases, and highlight how audio networking standards shape today’s enterprise environments.

Why Shift to Networked Audio?

Traditional point‑to‑point wiring for AV installations imposes limits on room layout, cable length, and scalability. In contrast, an audio networking infrastructure leverages standard Ethernet switches and VLANs to transport hundreds of channels over a single cable. Beyond reducing rack space and cable clutter, this approach accelerates deployment and simplifies maintenance, especially in buildings with existing IP networks.

The Basics – Dante and AVB

Businesses have two leading options when it comes to IP-based audio: Audinate’s Dante and the IEEE’s AVB tool suite. Each protocol routes audio over Ethernet, but they differ in governance, certification requirements, and ecosystem adoption.

Save Time & Expenses with UCaaS

In the modern business world, we communicate with clients and coworkers not only in the office, but across the city, state, country, and globe. We send and receive files instantly, attend virtual meetings, and ping remote teammates with questions that are answered minutes later. 

In such a fast-paced environment, you need a system to keep up and stay on top of your work. Unified Communications (UC) integrates all your company’s communication technologies and information into one system across all your devices. 

But assembling and upgrading a UC system can be a hassle. That’s where UC as a service (UCaaS) can help. As UCaaS providers, we’ll handle the infrastructure and installation for you in an affordable and convenient package. You’ll avoid the initial expenses of setting up a system and can swap out technology anytime you’d like. 

To see how UCaaS can help your Fort Worth, TX business save money, read on below. And if you’d like to learn more about commercial and conferencing technology, sign up for our free monthly newsletter here.

How the Right Microphone and Room Acoustics Can Improve Meetings

“I’m sorry, what was that?”

“Could you repeat that last part?”

No one wants to hear these comments during an important client call—and especially not more than once. Miscommunication, confusion, and stalled meetings occur when your conferencing technology is not up to par. Just as it’s crucial to use a secure network and high-quality webcam, you also need a microphone that records every voice for virtual calls.

In our conferencing experience center near Dallas, TX, we use ceiling microphones to demonstrate high-end business solutions. With ceiling microphones, you won’t have to take up space on the table with a clutter of wires and can ensure every voice is heard. Could your business benefit from one? Learn more to find out.

Here’s How Acoustic Treatments Can Help 

When you’re on a call in the conference room, are you embarrassed by the sound of you and your team’s voices echoing around the room? If you try to conduct video meetings and calls in an echoing room, everyone participating has to strain to hear you through the distracting sound. Recording audio in such a room is a nightmare, and even high-end microphones don’t stand a chance against echo.

That’s no good! Echoing conference rooms are a common problem in many Texas offices, especially in newly built or purchased spaces.

If your Dallas/Fort Worth conference room is echoing, you would benefit from acoustic treatments. We explain what acoustic treatments are and how they work in the article below. And if you’re looking for professional acoustic treatments for your business, contact our team of AV professionals. 

And Other Questions About Zoom’s Unified Communication Solutions 

It seems like almost everybody hopped on the Zoom train in the past year. There were Zoom wine nights with friends, Zoom first dates, and even Zoom holiday parties. Moreover, nearly half of the U.S workforce shifted to full-time remote work and Zoom rose to the top as the favored video conferencing system. 

Many of us may be returning to our offices soon, but virtual meetings are the future of modern business. If you manage a company with numerous office locations or with a remote staff, you’ll need easily accessible ways to connect everyone. 

Zoom Rooms is a communications and collaborative system that combines audio-video hardware with Zoom video conferencing. To learn how Zoom Rooms’unified communication solutions will benefit your Fort Worth, TX business, we answer frequently asked questions below. 

Plus, if you want to learn more about the latest automation and conferencing tech, you can subscribe to our free monthly newsletter here for articles from Texadia Systems, Fort Worth’s leading AV consultant. 

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.

The Simpler Approach to Business Software & Hardware

Have you heard of AV as a Service? Also referred to as AVaaS, it’s a subscription plan that provides technology to your business for a monthly fee. So, whether you need conferencing displays, smart systems, digital signage, or touchscreens, it’s all part of the plan and can be swapped and traded out at any time. AVaaS also includes the installation, management, and technical support services with ongoing training for your team.

Traditionally, businesses would purchase all their hardware upfront. But as a new alternative, AVaaS covers all your needs within a monthly subscription. If you ever decide you don’t need equipment anymore, we’ll take it away and replace it with new hardware.

Some business owners ask us: why wouldn’t I want to own my technology? There are many reasons businesses in Dallas, TX, are switching to AVaaS and forgoing hardware ownership. You may find your company could benefit, too!

Want to learn more? Contact Texadia Systems for a no-obligation consultation about AVaaS. And continue reading to see why it’s worth making the switch to AVaaS!

Simplify Your Return to the Office with Touchless Technology & AV as a Service 

While the world and technology evolve at rapid speeds, we want to help businesses stay flexible. And as the past year’s events proved, it pays to be adaptable. Companies that we're able to shift their processes quickly at the start of the pandemic were the ones who landed on their feet. 

And what could be more flexible than an AV as a Service plan? Rather than invest in new conferencing hardware, software, screens, speakers, and installations, you’ll be subscribed to a monthly service that includes upgrades at any time. Plus, your staff will feel more comfortable and safer with contactless AV. 

Read on to discover how AVaaS and contact-free technology can help your Frisco, TXcompany thrive during uncertain times. And for more on commercial AV, you can learn more in our blog series here.

Keep Your Dallas, TX Business AV Updated & Running Smoothly

Whether you manage an office or a restaurant, you depend on well-running internet, audio, displays, and technology programmed to perform day after day. If you run into an issue with your network or security system, for instance, do you have someone to call to fix the problem immediately?

With managed services by commercial audio-visual companies, you’ll always have someone to assist your technological issues. Read on to see if AV services would be a good fit for your Dallas, TX, business.

How to Make Your Hotel the Business Destination in Dallas

When businessmen and women touch down in Dallas with briefcases and laptops, will they be heading to your hotel? 

Not if your conference rooms haven’t been updated in many years. After all, a lot has changed in the business world in the past few years, and if your meeting rooms are outdated, you’ll need updated AV that can support hybrid meetings. 

With the right tools in your meeting rooms, local and faraway businesses will likely choose your hotel for their next trips and conferences. And if the conferencing experience exceeds their expectations, they may even book your hotel every time they’re in town. 

Read on to see what hotel AV you need to succeed in the modern business world. And to upgrade your Texas hotel’s AV, contact Texadia Systems to get started today. 

Waste Less Time & Make the Most of Video Conferencing 

Why does it seem like during the most important meetings, technology fails? Maybe it only feels that way, but we’ve all experienced tech not working when we need it most. 

As the modern workplace moves further online with virtual communication and video conferencing, it’s essential to have systems in place that are intuitive to use and troubleshoot. In the conference room, you should be able to start video calls in seconds, with all the essential hardware connected to video conferencing software. 

If your conference room AV isn’t there yet, no worries. Here’s how standardization can help your hybrid meetings run more smoothly. And if you’re ready to upgrade your business’s video conferencing, contact Texadia Systems in Dallas, TX, to get started. 

Plan Your Business’s Technology Needs with Each Department in Mind

When adding technology to your business’s infrastructure, the first people you consult are IT. That’s a given. You need the IT team’s input as the company’s network bandwidth has critical requirements, and quality of service is paramount with networked equipment falling in their laps.

But how does the planning of technology affect other departments?

In this article, we’ll look at how multiple departments in your business may have different technological needs. And if you’re looking for commercial AV solutions in the Fort Worth or Dallas, TX area, Texadia Systems is your local AV technology company. Contact us here to learn more about our services!  

The Benefits of Hiring a Design-Build Integration Firm

If your business needs an AV technology upgrade, there are typically two routes you can take. You could hire an AV consulting firm to design a system that they’ll put up for bid to installation firms. Or you can call up an AV integration firm that will both design and install the technology. 

Some folks may tell you that it’s best to split the work between two experts. Let one firm handle the design, and another do the installation. But we believe there’s real value to working with a design-build integration firm that does both jobs. 

Whether you need a conference room audio-video system or digital signage across your business, read on to see why hiring an AV integration firm is the smartest choice for your Fort Worth, TX company. And to learn more about commercial AV possibilities, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. 

Should Your Texas Company Switch Too? Learn How AVas a Service Works 

What is AV as a Service? Also known as AVaaS, it’s a subscription plan that provides your business all the technology your staff needs, from conferencing hardware to digital signage. AVaaS plans include installations, maintenance, and technical support with ongoing training. Plus, if you ever want to swap equipment for new technology, we’ll trade it in so you’re never outdated. 

The traditional approach to commercial technology is to purchase everything upfront. But with AVaaS, you pay a monthly fee for a package that covers your needs. If you ever find you don’t need the equipment anymore, we’ll come and take it away. 

You might be wondering, why wouldn’t I want to own all of my business’ technology? We’ll share below why companies worldwide are switching to the AVaaS model. You may just find your Plano, TX enterprise could benefit, too.

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Make the Smartest Choices for Your Dallas Business 

CapEx and OpEx—what is the difference? Well, that distinction can make quite an impact on your business’s taxes. 

Capital expenditure (CapEx) are funds your business uses to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets, which could include updating property, landscaping, technology, or equipment. Operational expenditures (OpEx), however, are non-investment purchases that are related to recurring daily operations. For example, OpEx could cover rent, payroll, office supplies, marketing expenses, or transportation. 

So how does a business decide where to allocate CapEx funds? If you’re reading this article, you may be trying to decide if technology upgrades will be effective and financially feasible. In this article, we share how Dallas, TX businesses can use their CapEx funds more effectively. 

And if you’re looking for a commercial AV system installation, contact Texadia Systems here to explore your options and learn more. 

Unite In-Person & Remote Workers with A Digital Workplace System 

To stay ahead, most businesses are constantly searching for ways to improve productivity, collaboration, and efficiency—and we’re sure your business isn’t any different. One such solution that has gained significant traction is the implementation of a digital workplace. 

What exactly do we mean by a “digital workplace”? It’s not just using technology—a digital workplace is an integrated platform that combines various tools, applications, and technologies to provide employees with a centralized hub for their work. Even if your company meets in person, a digital workplace goes beyond a traditional office space and enables individuals to work seamlessly from anywhere, at any time.

The digital workplace empowers organizations to adapt to the modern era of remote and hybrid work. With the rise of cloud computing and advanced communication technologies, businesses no longer rely solely on physical offices to conduct their operations. Instead, they can leverage the power of a digital workplace to create a more flexible, efficient, and connected work environment.

Here’s how Texadia Systems can help your Dallas business adapt to a digital workplace. And if you’re ready to implement these solutions? Contact Texadia Systems here. 

Improve Presentations, Video Calls, and the Conference Room Experience

When gathering in the conference room for a presentation, does it require several minutes to assemble the display and audio? Do you need to find cables to connect a laptop to the main display or spend time emailing files back and forth to get the PowerPoint up? And when the meeting calls for someone else’s screen, are you back to finagling cables and files? 

What about meetings that involve both in-person and remote staff? Do you have an easy way to connect cameras and microphones for better communication? Or do your remote teams struggle to see and hear everyone in the boardroom?

If your McKinney, TX-area business often faces frustrating technical issues, you’re not alone. Many companies are struggling in the new hybrid landscape and finding their old boardroom technology no longer hits the mark. 

But there is a way to streamline your conference room experience for simpler, more efficient meetings. With a complete boardroom technology system, you can make your meetings easy to start with intuitive technology. Here’s how. 

Looking for a conference room AV installation in the McKinney and Dallas area? Contact Texadia Systems here.