NBS Blog: Technology

July 9, 2024

Top Trends at InfoComm 2024

Members of our NBS Audiovisual Solutions team attended InfoComm this year, and we’re thrilled to reveal the most captivating trends that left us buzzing with excitement!

5 Ways to Draw People to the Workplace

April 18, 2023

Top 5 Ways to Draw People to the Workplace

Organizations today are focusing on how to attract and retain top talent, keep their people happy, and inspire them to work from the office instead of at home. One way to achieve this is by creating an engaging, comfortable and modern workplace that gets people excited about coming to their work environment.

NBS Integrated AV

February 28, 2022

Is Your AV Integrated? Here’s Why It Should Be

Technology is a key player in how we work today. Often technology is thought about last in space planning. In reality, it should be considered early in the process, as it has become an integral part in the way we meet and connect.

Smart Digital Signage from NBS

May 20, 2021

Notify Everyone, Everywhere with Cloud-Based Digital Signage

Smart display systems allow organizations to deliver a consistent message across the enterprise, no matter where people are located or what device they are using.

November 19, 2020

3 Ways to Retrofit Your Meeting Spaces to Enhance Virtual Collaboration

As we return to our workspaces, many of us are quickly realizing that the functionality of conference and huddle rooms may no longer be up to par given the new reliance on virtual collaboration tools and video conferencing software.

Cleaning Technology

April 27, 2020

What is the Best Way to Clean and Disinfect Shared Technology Devices?

Frequently touched devices such as touchscreens, room scheduling interfaces and button panels require regular cleaning to ensure their surfaces remain sanitary. Plastic surfaces and cosmetic finishes can be damaged by long-term exposure to chemicals; therefore, leading technology manufacturers recommend the following guidelines when cleaning their products.

March 26, 2020

3 Ways to Keep Remote Teams Connected

As businesses around the country respond to the global health crisis and put measures in place to keep their employees safe, the ability to work remotely has become more important than ever. The challenge is learning how to effectively keep connections strong.

February 24, 2020

5 Reasons to Update The Firmware on Your Barco ClickShare

To keep your Barco ClickShare unit as powerful, efficient and user-friendly as possible, software updates are often necessary. Upgrading to the latest firmware ensures your ClickShare unit remains secure and compatible with the latest devices and technology. These products are designed with security, privacy and confidentiality in mind.

July 16, 2018

Power Education Spaces with Steelcase Thread

Students need technology, technology needs power. Mobile devices have multiplied over the last decade, resulting in the need for additional power in spaces where learning and work happens. This has become clear in today’s leading education settings where more technology than ever before is being used in classrooms, media centers and in-between spaces.

June 20, 2018

InfoComm 2018 Recap

InfoComm is the largest professional audiovisual trade show in the United States, with thousands of products for audio, collaboration, video and web conferencing, video displays, control systems, digital signage, security and various other audiovisual related technologies.

NBS_App

February 27, 2018

NBS Interactive Showroom iPad App Now on iOS 11!

The NBS App is Back! We launched our NBS Interactive Showroom iPad App back in 2012 as a way for people to experience our NBS showrooms and get to know our offerings. Since then, it has gone through several updates and modifications.

January 17, 2018

Meeting on Video: Web Conference vs. Videoconference

Meeting through live video is becoming an important tool for companies to connect. According to Polycom’s global survey, 92% of workers surveyed believe that video collaboration technology helps improve relationships and fosters better teamwork. It’s part of the current trend towards smaller huddle rooms and the growing number of employees who work remotely.

NBS Infocomm 2017 Showfloor

June 27, 2017

InfoComm 2017: Biggest Yet

Over 44,000 people attended the InfoComm audiovisual trade show and conference this year – a record-breaking number! They should have counted the equipment displayed. I think it would have been a record-breaker too. It was impossible to see everything and try to take some classes too – but here are some of the highlights.

Steelcase Neocon 2017

June 19, 2017

NeoCon 2017: Steelcase Receives Top Honors

NeoCon is always buzzing with energy and excitement. This year was no different. Steelcase drew from their insights and new partnership with Microsoft to showcase how bringing place, people and technology together can fuel creativity. The creativity showed – Steelcase was awarded Best Large Showroom by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Contract Magazine.

June 30, 2016

NeoCon 2016: What’s Next — Inspiration for the Way We Work Today

All eyes were on Chicago this month for NeoCon, a creative hub for innovation and inspiration. So what’s the latest? Here’s a quick take on some trending ideas from our vendor partner Steelcase.

May 11, 2016

Tips for a Successful Collaborative Space

Businesses today want to be more innovative and collaborative, but what does that mean and how is it achieved? Integrating technology into a collaborative workspace has become far more complex than just plugging into a projector.

February 24, 2016

Watch What Happens When Meetings Go Wireless

It’s an obsolete model for meetings: He who controls the video cable, controls the flow of ideas. That’s because traditional video displays prevent the active participation of all those in attendance. What if your display allowed for a seamless collaboration from everyone present?