Audiovisual technology is already a massive part of offices today, but these devices seem set to become even more essential for corporate settings.
The very concept of an office has undergone a massive shift in recent years. Since 2020, plenty of businesses have abandoned the office format entirely, instead converting to hybrid — or even fully remote — setups.
However, there’s no real substitute for in-person offices. In all likelihood, they’re here to stay, but as tech- friendly spaces that accommodate hybrid work (and hybrid teams). Compact “all-in-one” tools will lead the charge here; these let mid- or even low-budget companies still benefit from an impressive range of technologies.
Basic boardrooms and open-plan cubicle layouts are becoming outdated. Your office could soon become a cohesive, AV-centric tech ecosystem, but only if it adopts the right devices and makes a genuine effort.
Smaller Devices Your Office Might Need
There are dozens of audiovisual tools that any corporate setting could find useful. Here are just three examples:
Small Video Processors
These devices manage your office’s video walls and can render presentations and other critical video content in 4K across several screens and feeds. They ensure reliable, stable performance and automatically scale your outputs, making them ideal for meetings (even in a hybrid format).
Small Matrix Switchers
Matrix switchers let you easily route inputs to outputs; you can even change them at a moment’s notice without untangling a literal web of cables. This is great for flexible spaces that may switch from office floors to meeting rooms, or which require scalability as the business expands.
Multiviewers
The opposite of video processors, multiviewers display multiple feeds on a single screen. You’ll only need one monitor; this could show dashboards, live data, remote participants, and more, all at once. Not only is this cost- effective, but it’s also easier for teams to track a range of sources.
Why All-in-One Matters
All-in-one AV solutions are the way forward here. These integrated systems typically include the devices outlined above (and sometimes more), making them ideal for smaller-scale settings.
Not every company has space for huge offices. You may even have half your team working from home on any given day. If that’s the case, you’ll at least need tech that lets them stay involved in meetings. Otherwise, your office can get very crowded, very quickly.
Here are just some of the benefits of all-in-one AV tech:
- Simpler installations; many devices are basically “plug and play.”
- Fewer points of failure, as your setup only relies on a few tools.
- Lower total cost of ownership, especially since they scale easily.
- They generally have easy-to-use remote control web interfaces.
- They offer a consistent, high-quality, yet affordable experience.
Each device also has its own more specific benefits, such as high-quality video displays.
All-in-one solutions deliver flexibility and forward-thinking simplicity, the kind that can serve your office for years to come. Find the right provider, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t start using these tools sooner.
