The way we work has changed drastically in recent years. With the rise and normalizing of remote work and hybrid meetings, businesses are looking for solutions to keep staff connected and engaged. AI-driven meeting rooms offer a solution that is both innovative and effective. They use artificial intelligence to automate many of the tasks involved … Read more
Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTRs) have become an indispensable part of modern business communication, facilitating seamless meetings and collaborations. These dedicated room systems come with impressive out-of-the-box functionality, making it easy to conduct meetings, share content, and communicate effectively. However, to truly harness the potential of MTRs, it’s essential to explore external control options that extend … Read more
Apple’s corporate headquarters is a 2.8 million SF complex that hosts nearly 12,000 employees and visitors on a daily basis. Ford provided AV solutions across this mega-facility to promote employee collaboration and an intimate work environment. Features Participants Owner: Apple Inc. Architect: Foster + Partners General Contractor: Holder Construction Company AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems … Read more
So much of human communication is non-verbal – gestures, expressions, and body language. Crestron Intelligent Video takes these cues to the next level, enhancing how we connect in virtual and hybrid meetings and bringing back collaboration and dynamic engagement. Features that Foster Engagement Crestron1 Beyond AutoFramer™, AutoTracker™, and Automate™ Intelligent Video technology enrich the meeting experience … Read more
LG’s Direct View LED Signage solutions are designed to create engaging viewer experiences both indoors and outdoors. With vivid colors, sharp images, and a wide variety of features, LG DVLED captures the attention of your audience and conveys your message effectively. Whether it’s in a busy shopping center, stadium, airport, conference room, or corporate lobby, … Read more
McLean, Virginia Capital One’s 20-floor headquarters is located just outside Washington, D.C. and features over 350 Zoom Rooms and meeting spaces with advanced AV technology solutions providing seamless connectivity and enhanced productivity among employees. Features Participants Owner: Capital One General Contractor: HITT Contracting Consultant: CallisonRTKL AV Design-Build Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Ford AV has deployed … Read more
Empowering Hybrid Workplace Solutions Crestron’s hybrid collaboration solutions empower teams with equitable meeting experiences. Technology solutions standardize spaces and experiences, making them easy to replicate and use. With seamless integration, remote and in-person participants can collaborate effortlessly. Experience the potential of Crestron’s hybrid solutions and unlock productivity in your meeting rooms. Equitable and Engaging Ford … Read more
Just over 10 years ago, AV systems at Ford were complex and required a great deal of expertise to install and maintain. The system diagrams had to account for all of the sources, midpoints, and destinations, and the audio, video, and control had to be integrated seamlessly. This was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. Today, AV … Read more
Ford AV keeps your business moving forward with Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video and control (AV&C) Platform built around modern, standards-based IT architecture and driven by the Q-SYS OS. Structured to enable seamless, unified, and scalable human experiences, Q-SYS raises the bar with award-winning training, amazing support and innovative solutions. Ford AV and Q-SYS work … Read more
In today’s interconnected hybrid workplace, video conferencing has become an indispensable tool for businesses and organizations. It empowers teams to collaborate seamlessly, regardless of geographical boundaries. Ford AV, a leading commercial audiovisual integrator specializing in video conference integration, recognizes the significance of effective video conferencing systems. In this article, we explore the three main methods … Read more