Polycom Frees Users from Vendor Lock-In with Support for TIP, Allowing Non-Standards-Based Video Systems to Connect with Polycom Standards-Based Video Systems

Polycom(r) RealPresence(tm) Platform software update connects non-standard TIP TelePresence Systems to standards-based video systems, extends interoperability across UC environments

Polycom, Inc., the global leader in standards-based unified communications (UC), announced a new software update to the Polycom(r) RealPresence(tm) Platform that allows customers using Polycom and other standards-based video collaboration solutions to join calls with non-standard Cisco telepresence systems, and vice-versa. The latest RealPresence Platform software update, released today, also further extends interoperability across Microsoft and IBM UC environments.

Affordable interoperability. The Polycom software helps reduce costs and complexity by eliminating the need for gateways and licenses.

Ease of use. By deploying the Polycom(r) RMX(r) universal collaboration server within the platform, organizations can connect non-standard TIP systems to multi-party calls-simply by dialing into a video conference virtual meeting room.

Reliable, enterprise-quality multi-party collaboration. Polycom's virtualization management capabilities (Polycom(r) DMA(tm) 7000) efficiently distribute calls across massively scaled networks, while auto failover protections ensure that services remain available even if servers go down.

Investment Protection. Organizations can add standards-based Polycom video solutions that work seamlessly with existing equipment.

Broadening the Reach of the First Open 'Video Cloud'
Polycom's latest software update also benefits the fast-growing community of "video as a service" providers. For enterprises and service providers alike, increased interoperability is a valuable roadblock-remover, as demonstrated by the newly incorporated Open Visual Communications Consortium(tm) (OVCC(tm)). The OVCC is an independent, expanding group of global video exchange providers, network providers, and equipment providers that was co-conceived by Polycom and leading global service providers to expand open video communications across any network, vendor platform, and device.

Latest Trends in Videoconferencing

For those who want to stay up with the latest trends in videoconferencing, Mark Basford, VC superman, has an eminently followable twitter feed.

Go to https://twitter.com/#!/avconferencing  look for and mash the big blue Follow @twitter button
at the top.

Join your Westcon and Polycom Teams at a Polycom Solution Center near you

Get Your Unified Communications Business Off to a Great Start in 2012. Join the Westcon and Polycom Teams at your local Polycom Solution Center on January 10, 2012.

To understand the changes and growth opportunities on the horizon in the unified communications market, plan to attend UC Vision! Discover how Westcon and Polycom can increase your depth and breadth to enable you to capitalize on this pending market expansion.

Special guest speakers for this exciting kickoff to 2012 include Dean Douglas, President and CEO of Westcon Group and Ron Myers, Senior Vice President Global Channels, Polycom. Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy, Senior Vice President, Westcon Group North America, will serve as your Executive Host for the event.

Receive $250 off of your next Video or Infrastructure and Service Order for attending! Limit one per company, offer applies to new orders only and offer expires 2/29/11.

Attendees will also receive Polycom's Telepresence m100 license and be eligible to win an iPad 2, Motorola Xoom, or Samsung Galaxy Tab! Must be present to win.

Enright Launches Slick Redesign of Website

The Enright website has undergone a major facelift. Be sure to stop by and check out the new streamlined navigation. Same great content, new look.

We'd love to hear what you think!

The Enright Company

Las Vegas and Phoenix: Enright Roadshows Are Coming Your Way

TUSTIN, CA - The Enright Company announces the return of our invitational road show open houses. These biennial events are a must for all AV integrators and consultants, especially  those who weren't able to make it to InfoComm. Identical events are taking place in each city. Drop in at your convenience - hours are 10am to 3pm each day. Visit all our manufacturers in one room as they demonstrate their proucts, plus a full buffet luncheon.

Here's the schedule:

It's that time! Our invitational road show open houses are coming to Northern California. This event only comes around every other year so you don't want to miss it. Drop in at your convenience - hours are 10am to 3pm each day. Visit all our manufacturers in one room as they demonstrate their proucts, plus a full buffet luncheon.

Las Vegas, NV
Tuesday, November 8th, 10am-3pm
Tuscany Hotel & Casino
255 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 893-8933

Tempe/Phoenix, AZ
Thursday, November 10th, 10am-3pm
Fiesta Resort
2100 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-1441

RSVP required. Please contact: stephen@enrightcompany.com. For more details: (888)334-7773.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Northern California: Enright Roadshows Are Coming Your Way

It's that time! Our invitational road show open houses are coming to Northern California. This event only comes around every other year so you don't want to miss it. Drop in at your convenience - hours are 10am to 3pm each day. Visit all our manufacturers in one room as they demonstrate their proucts, plus a full buffet luncheon.

Sacramento Area
Tuesday, October 18th, 10am-3pm
Hilton Sacramento Arden West
2200 Harvard St., Sacramento, CA 95815-3306
(916) 922-4700

San Francisco Area
Wednesday, October 19th, 10am-3pm
DoubleTree San Francisco Airport
835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010-9949
(650) 344-5500

RSVP required. Please contact: stephen@enrightcompany.com. For more details: (888)334-7773.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Hall Research Announces Audio Delay Box with Digital and Analog I/O

TUSTIN, CA - Hall Research, www.hallresearch.com,  announces the release of the AD-340 Universal Audio Delay Processor. This compact device can add delay to stereo as well as multi-channel bitstream Audio signals. Audio delay has traditionally played an important role in large venue sound reinforcement systems, however the increasing prevalence of high definition video has created a new niche due to the time required to process HD video causing lip-sync issues. The AD-340 provides both analog (L/R) and digital (SPDIF) inputs and outputs, enabling conversion between analog stereo to LPCM or vice versa.

For advanced control, the AD-340 connects to a PC via USB port. No special drivers are needed and Hall Research provides a free software utility that allows advanced  features such as: selection of sample rate for analog inputs, temperature compensation of delay calculation for a given distance, and gain level control of analog inputs and outputs. The AD-340 is designed and manufactured in Southern California and is available at a suggested retail price of $295.

Sharon Culotta Joins tThe Enright Company in the Northern California Region

Sharon

Sharon Culotta has joined The Enright Company as Northern California, Northern NV sales person. John Harmyk leaves us after five years in that region - he will be missed and we wish him well.

Over the past fifteen years Sharon was regional manager with two manufacturers in the commercial video business, and was the principal of a rep company in the AV industry in Northern CA.  Prior to that, she was with a family-owned prominent east coast rep company for several years.

A native of New Jersey, Sharon is a graduate of West Virginia University where she received a bachelor of arts in journalism.  She loved being the on-air personality of college football in those days at WVU. Sharon enjoys travel and reading in her spare time.

Enright Company Now Representing Polycom/Westcon

CHICAGO, IL (2011) – The Enright Company has been selected as reps for Polycom through their distributor Weston Group, http://us.collaborationpoint.westcon.com/content/vendors/polycom. With the support of Randy Riebe, Director of AV Integrator Business Development at Polycom, we are tremendously excited about this opportunity to work with one of the giants in conferencing technology. Call us to discuss your video and audio conferencing needs and see Polycom at their Executive Briefing Center in Irvine, our Santa Ana show room and at The Enright Company Sojourn Road Shows coming to a city near you this fall…


ABOUT WESTCON
Founded in 1985, Westcon is a global distributor of unified communications, infrastructure and security solutions and our annual revenue is nearly $4 billion. Westcon’s global distribution operations are in 20 countries throughout The Americas, Europe, Middle East,
Africa, Asia and Australia/New Zealand.

Westcon has 2,000 employees worldwide who are committed to providing the best: pre and post sales, financial, logistical, marketing, training, technical and professional support and services to help our customers’ business grow.

Their mission statement is instructive:

Mission: We support our customers’ business by providing products, selling tools, technical, integration and financial services, market and technology expertise and an environment to enable you to more efficiently and profitably sell solutions to your end-user customers.

Boiled down to it's essence, the statement above means that Westcon is the best Polycom source on the planet.  Their support includes:

*    Pre-sales design, sales support by people dedicated  to your account,
*    after sales support includes packages that offer
*    unlimited 24/7 tech support,
*    install support,
*    unlimited training of integrator staff and customer personell,
*    overnight replacement of failed units
*    contract installation anywhere in the US by Polycom certified engineers
*    contract renewal services
*    expert training and demos on demand

Please give us a shot at your next Polycom application – we standby ready to serve!

Sojourn Road Show Open Houses

TUSTIN, CA (August, 2011) - The Enright Company announces the return of our invitational road show open houses. These biennial events are a must for all AV integrators and consultants, especially  those who weren't able to make it to InfoComm. Identical events are taking place in each city. Drop in at your convenience - hours are 10am to 3pm each day. Visit all our manufacturers in one room as they demonstrate their proucts, plus a full buffet luncheon.

Here's the schedule:

Greater Los Angeles/Orange County Area

Wednesday, September 14th, 10am-3pm
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Norwalk
13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 863-5555

San Diego Area
Thursday, September 15th, 10am-3pm
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
3299 Holiday Court, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)453-5500

Sacramento Area
Tuesday, October 18th, 10am-3pm
Hilton Sacramento Arden West
2200 Harvard St., Sacramento, CA 95815-3306
(916) 922-4700

San Francisco Area
Wednesday, October 19th, 10am-3pm
DoubleTree San Francisco Airport
835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010-9949
(650) 344-5500

Las Vegas, NV
Tuesday, November 8th, 10am-3pm
Tuscany Hotel & Casino
255 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 893-8933

Tempe/Phoenix, AZ
Thursday, November 10th, 10am-3pm
Fiesta Resort
2100 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-1441

RSVP required. Please contact: stephen@enrightcompany.com. For more details: (888)334-7773.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Vaddio Launches ProductionVIEW HD MV Camera Control Console with MultiVIEWER, Digital Outputs and Touchscreen Control

ProductionVIEW HD MV offers the same functionality as Vaddio’s, www.vaddio.com, existing ProductionVIEW HD, with the addition of multiviewer capabilities and digital inputs/outputs. Combined with the new Multiviewer Touchscreens, you can easily switch all live feeds and create up to 12 “video thumbnails” of preset shots by simply touching the monitor.

ProductionVIEW HD MV
ProductionVIEW HD MV is a 6 x 2 multi-format, seamless video mixer that also provides two discrete outputs for dual bus program feeds (two independent 6 x 1 mixers). Input signals include analog HD YPbPr video, RGBHV, SD (Y/C and CVBS), and Input 6 provides a DVI-I input for RGBHV, DVI-D and HDMI. The Program and Preview outputs have both analog (YPbPr, RGBHV, Y/C & CVBS) and digital (DVI-D & HDMI) outputs. HD resolutions up to 1080/60p are supported.

Camera control features include a broadcast-style 3-axis/1-button Hall Effect Joystick with twist handle zoom control, as well as separate Pan, Tilt and Speed control knobs. There are six discrete auto-sensing RS-232 camera control ports.  A wide variety of transitions can be achieved through user-selectable buttons built into the control surface. The Lower Screen Graphic (LSG) function allows users to overlay computer graphics onto the program video output.

TeleTouch Multiviewer Touchscreens
The new TeleTouch Multiviewer Touchscreen Monitors allow you to easily see and switch all live video feeds and create “video thumbnails” with finger-touch control. The multiviewer can be configured to display up to six input windows and two larger “Preview” and “Program” windows with red and green tally window borders. The Preview output is configurable for analog and digital outputs and allows for either a standard preview outputs or the multiviewer output. The TeleTouch Touchscreen Monitors are available in two sizes: 18.5-inch rack-mount or a standard 22-inch with base.

RGB Spectrum HD/3G-SDI Input Module for Linx Prime Switcher

Linx™ Prime, RGB Spectrum’s, www.rgb.com, new family of CrossXFormat™ switchers, adds an HD/3G-SDI dual-channel card to its currently available DVI/HDMI and RGB/DVI input modules. Video inputs are converted for distribution and display on HDMI and DVI devices, less costly than HD/3G-SDI monitors. The new card option also offers built-in equalization to support cable runs up to 120 meters at 3.0 GHz or 200 meters at 1.485 GHz.

The HD/3G-SDI dual-channel input cards support a link rate of up to 3.0 Gbps.

Native resolutions supported include:
1280x720p at 60 and 59.94 Hz
1920x1080i at 50 and 59.94 Hz
1920x1080PsF at 24 Hz
1920x1080p at 23.98, 24, 25, 59.94 and 60 Hz

The Linx Prime graphical user interface, Web Control Panel (WCP), provides intuitive set-up and control. Command line operation is also supported through Telnet and an RS-232 connection.

Linx Prime switchers support configurations up to 8x8, 16x16, and 32x32, with a selection of input modules, frame sizes and a dual-link option.

RGB Spectrum® is a leading designer and manufacturer of videographic and multimedia hardware subsystems. Products include the View™ family of video windowing systems, the Linx™ DVI Matrix Switchers, the DGy™ digital recording system, Quadra® DVI universal scaler and synchronizer, SynchroMaster® keyers and overlayers and ComputerWall® and MediaWall® multi-screen display controllers. RGB Spectrum is based in Alameda, California, and can be reached at 510-814-7000 and on the internet at www.rgb.com.

Casio’s New Family Of 20,000 Hour Hybrid Laser & LED Projectors

Casio America, Inc., www.superslimprojector.com, a leader in digital projection technology, today announced the introduction of a new family of lamp-free eco-friendly data projectors. Equipped with Casio’s revolutionary LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source, the family of 12 new projectors is capable of achieving high-brightness projection output up to 3,500 lumens, and includes a number of innovative and interactive features.

“Casio is thrilled to announce this new family of projectors,” said Frank Romeo, vice president of Casio’s Business Projector Division. “Our new line will provide our customers with all of the advantages of Casio’s unique LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source plus superior brightness, an energy-saving interactive experience and features designed  for the business, education, Pro AV, digital signage and home entertainment markets.  The rollout of three new categories of projectors, Signature, PRO and Short-Throw, will start this Summer and offer features and functionality, including; 3D Capability, Intelligent Brightness Control, Interactive Whiteboard & Pointing and MobiShow® function. The projectors provide a powerful 3D graphic experience and each model incorporates a full input/output interface, including three types of video and audio inputs, as well as HDMI, RGB and RS-232 terminals.

The Intelligent Brightness Control features an ECO function which automatically adjusts the brightness to suit the environmental lighting conditions of any room.

The Interactive Whiteboard & Pointing function enables users to maintain control of the PC by positioning the pointer at the projection screen as well as write on the screen when utilizing the Presentation Draw software.

With the MobiShow®* feature, business and educational presentations are made easy, allowing users to make presentations wirelessly via any smartphone, computer and other mobile device equipped with wireless LAN capabilities. Presentations can also be conducted using the USB 2.0 function available in select models.

*MobiShow® application for compatible device required.
* MobiShow is a registered trademark of AWIND Inc. in Taiwan and/or other countries.

Vaddio Announces DomeVIEW HD Series Dome Enclosures for HD-20 / HD-18 Cameras

Stop by Booth 1963 at InfoComm to see the new domes. InfoComm Free VIP Pass Code: VAD0409


Vaddio's DomeVIEW HD Series Dome Enclosures for Vaddio cameras provide integrators with a secure camera housing designed to protect the PTZ camera against damage that can be caused when cameras are exposed to the elements and vandalism. The clear and smoked optically correct domes provide for distortion-free viewing that allows the camera operator to position the camera anywhere within its pan/tilt range.

“Dome camera housings have always proved to be a challenge to our integrators,” explained Vaddio President, Rob Sheeley. “As most of the existing dome enclosure manufactures design their products to be used in security applications, they tend to introduce visual distortion, reflection and glare when trying to support a broadcast quality PTZ camera. The DomeVIEW product line now gives integrators a broadcast quality dome.  ”The Series includes an Indoor Flush Mount Dome, Indoor Pendant Mount Dome and a light-duty Weather-Resistant Outdoor Pendant Dome. Each enclosure includes a 12-inch optical-grade polycarbonate dome (clear or smoke-tinted depending on dome type), metal back cans and mounting hardware.

Tightrope Media Systems Carousel – Redefining Digital Signage

As the industry continues to evolve, so too does the ease with which signage users can control content, from start to finish. How it works Content, in many regards, is the foundation of digital signage. And as more businesses and organizations venture into the digital signage field, they want the ability to post what they want, when they want and how they want. But often, they lack the know-how. Also, organizations may have strict branding guidelines that must be followed.

A template, such as the one Tightrope Media, www.trms.com, used in the Port Authority bus terminal, offers an easy way to update the content of digital signage, keeping the message relevant.  

Premade, professionally designed digital signage channels with content templates allow anyone to create a compelling message. The foundation of easy-to-use technology is a Web browser interface, which allows users to key-in information and upload images with a few clicks of a mouse.

Tightrope has created a browser-based system, Carousel, that uses simple templates as a starting point for users. Carousel is a signage system that makes untrained users look like designers and encourages them to use the system over traditional alternatives. To better manage the increased amount of demand for screen real estate, software should separate signage screens into any desired number of segments, or zones. A variety of different templates should be available, so users can simply click on the area where they want to add content. Within minutes, images and graphics can be uploaded and text can be keyed in.

Tightrope also has designers available to help a company custom brand its digital signage. Software that is completely Web-based allows users to access and make modifications and updates at any place with an Internet connection. The technology should be powerful enough to host and run several types of media at once, from streaming video to dynamic graphics and RSS feeds that crawl across the screen. Some programs, like Tightrope’s, support a robust set of interactive capabilities, which can be used in college campuses and airports for wayfinding.

If it’s fun to use and makes them look creative and smart they’ll continue to come back to it, which makes the stake holders look smart for choosing Tightrope media.

Baker's Dozen Promotion From Casio

The Signature Series projectors are now in stock and available for immediate shipment. Stock up now and take

advantage of our Pre-INFOCOMM show special. Purchase a select package of twelve (12) Signature Series

models and receive a free XJ-M150.

INFOCOMM Pre-Show Bakers Dozen package:

Purchase: Six (6) XJ-M140, three (3) XJ-M240 and three (3) XJ-M250 and receive one (1) XJ-M150 FREE.

InfoComm is just around the corner

As we prepare for the biggest little show of the year, we'd like to invite you to check out our InfoComm booth locator at our website by clicking here. This should help you be in touch with us and our manufacturers.

Enright Company In The News!

Enright Company in the news! See page 77 of the most recent Sound & Communications Magazine on our demo room!

Society of Television Engineers Upcoming Meeting

Mark your calendars - the next STE meeting is on Thursday, May 19th 6:00pm at the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank. RSVP by May 18th.

More info at the Society of Television Engineers website.

Take A Look At Our New Demo Room!

Here are some photos of the Enright demo room that debuted in February:

Call now to schedule your appointment to use this new facility (for use by our selling partners including integrators, manufacturers and consultants).

5 Reasons to Sell Viewsonic in February

Here are five great reasons to sell Viewsonic this month:

1.     Spiffs – lots of them

2.     Everyone can win – Cruise Promotion

3.     Webinar – next Tuesday and wednesay –interactive projector

4.     LED Panels and tvs..GREEN solutions

5.     Viewpads, Eposters and digital signage

Monthly Pricing Docs

·         Specials (Monthly promotions and announcements)

·         Descriptions (new products, transition products and discontinued products)

·         MSRP

·         Gov/Ed Discount

Promotions

·         NEW! Free iProjector

·         ViewSonic Anywhere – Cruise or Cruise Promotion (2011 First Half Promotion)

                  Reminders: Registration is required for this promotion.

                  Bonus: Register by Feb. 28, 2011 and get $500 toward your sales total!

·         Buy 10 Projectors, Get a Free Lamp

·         Free Projector Screen & Mount

·         NEW for Finch Club DS Resellers Only! Free CD4232 - Sell Sheet will be available later this week

New Sell Sheets

·         Free iProjector Sell Sheet

·         Gov/Ed PJ & PC Discount Sell Sheet (new PJs added for Feb)

·         Sell ViewSonic Projectors Anywhere & Win Sell Sheet (w/ Feb SPIFs & Rebates)

New Showroom/Demo Facility

The Enright Company is pleased to announce the debut of a new permanent showroom/demo facility. This facility will be available (by appointment) for use to selling partners including integrators, manufacturers and consultants.

Products from virtually all Enright represented manufacturers including Vaddio, RGB, Libery, Forbes AV, Hall, Casio, Viewsonic, APC, Tightrope, VSI, Conen, Radvision, RTI, AV Rover, NCast, CTG and others will be available in the showroom at all times in a fully integrated working system.

To launch the new facility, Enright Company will host an exclusive opening  event on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 12noon until 5pm. Refreshments will be served.

For more information and to rsvp, contact:
Steve McNeil
(888) 334-7773
email: stephen@enrightcompany.com
www.enrightcompany.com

The World Might Be Flat After All

CES 2011
A review by Logan Enright
This writer thinks it’s possible there will never be flying cars. Every sci-fi writer from Jules Verne through Ray Bradbury and Rod Serling has referenced them for over one hundred years. None of those visionaries considered the astonishingly simple reality upon us now: everything you can think of can be accessed instantly through flat panel devices of all sizes.

read the article HERE