Stem Ceiling

Ceiling microphones have developed dramatically over the past decade to increase the quality of audio pickup and deliver a seamless conferencing experience. Ceiling array microphones can be customized to pick up different zones of coverage to isolate singular or groups of speakers. For small to medium-sized rooms, ceiling speakerphones can even act as standalone conferencing devices, delivering all of the audio your room needs while remaining out of sight.

ISE 2024 has come and gone, and as usual the event was jam-packed with product unveilings, elaborate booths, and interviews featuring teams from across the industry. One such interview featured Michel Bouman and Jimmy Vaughan of Microsoft Teams-based podcast Teams and Rooms Tech Talk conducted a discussion with Microsoft Australia’s Andrew Higgs centered around Shure and Microsoft Teams’ partnership, technology, and the future of the industry.

Hybrid meetings are here to stay. There is no arguing about it. Even before the world-changing pandemic, offices saw a growing demand for employees to work from home. According to a McKinsey survey, employees are now going to the office 30 percent less than during the pandemic

By adding or diversifying UC services to include videoconferencing solutions, MSPs can generate new revenue streams and resolve more of clients’ tech challenges.

The growth in UC-enabled meeting spaces and supporting infrastructure moving to managed services have made AV competency a critical skill for the IT channel.

With a basic understanding of acoustics and room design, MSPs can rectify audio issues without having to outsource to specialists.

As clients demand more effective hybrid work experiences, AV Managed Services offer a real advantage for IT solution providers to stand-out from the crowd.

In coworking settings, some of the most frequent complaints are a lack of audio clarity and tools for real-time content sharing and collaboration. Thankfully, a large lineup of audio visual technology solutions has emerged over the past few years to fill the gaps, drastically improve meeting quality, and further integrate video calls into our coworking spaces.

Blinking your eyes blearily between sips of coffee, you sound off at the start of the meeting to alert everyone to your presence before quickly muting yourself and booting up solitaire. You know that your input will not be required or welcome during the call and you’ll just be given written instructions later, so what’s the point of paying attention

The Stem Ecosystem enables IT providers to expand their UC offering and deliver professional audio services without requiring specialized capabilities or outsourcing.