Lenovo has introduced the DX8200D, a new software-defined storage (SDS) appliance that combines the company’s x3650 M5 server platform with DataCore SANsymphony, an advanced storage virtualization software. Lenovo plans to offer the DX8200D as a pre-integrated appliance, which promises to greatly simplify deployment and reduce management expenses while providing a single point of support. The latest […]
Toshiba Surveillance & IP Video Group, a business unit of Toshiba Information Systems, introduces its new J-WB51A 5-megapixel IP bullet camera. The J-WB51A is built for rugged outdoor deployment and is specifically designed for 24/7 video surveillance, according to the company. It includes adaptive IR LEDs, day/night IR cut filter and true wide dynamic range […]
In order to compete with the rise of bright, long-lasting LED projectors, Hitachi America, Ltd. Digital Media Division has announced the LP-WU3500, 3,500 lumen LED projector. The LP-WU3500 offers low total cost and low-maintenance ownership, with an expected 20,000 hours of life. The projector comes with a host of features and a five-year or 20,000 […]
Nimble Storage has unveiled a new cloud storage service designed for use with applications hosted in the Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure public clouds. Called Nimble Cloud Volumes and hosted in Nimble’s own data centers, the system is currently in beta testing, and will enter preview mode later this quarter. The initial rollout will […]
Buffalo Americas Inc. has introduced a 12 bay, 2U NAS device for SMBs offering flexible, expandable capacity options. Available for ordering immediately worldwide, the new TeraStation 51210RH is designed to serve as a cost-effective, high-performance storage repository for SANs and other data-intensive environments, according to Bill Rhodes, the Austin, Texas-based vendor’s director of channel sales. […]
IBM and Ricoh have announced what it calls a ‘major shakeup’ in the corporate meeting room with Ricoh’s new cognitive-enabled interactive whiteboard. The whiteboard uses IBM’s Watson intelligence and voice technologies to actively support people in meetings by responding to commands, taking notes and actions and even translating into other languages. The Intelligent Workplace Solution leverages IBM Watson IoT […]
The AV/IT convergence is no more apparent than in a smart building. Internet of Things (IoT) promises to bring together the physical world of AV technology and the digital world of IT services like never before. Systems will be so intertwined that the one will not be able to exist without the other. Users will […]
BTX Technologies recently announced the company will strengthen its capture, streaming and VOD capabilities with the expansion of the Reach product line and the addition of Carl D’Agostino to the staff as AV over IP business manager. Reach offers video encoding, live streaming and VOD distribution from either a single appliance or using a system-wide […]
TechDecisions spoke with George Dotterer, CEO and Co-Founder of NetRef, about what the company’s internet access and management solution can do for teachers, students and educational institutions. How and why was NetRef created? The idea for NetRef came about after hearing the challenges of incorporating devices in the classroom from friends and family of ours […]
Right off the heels of the announcement that Crestron will now charge $500 for jobs that include Lutron or Vantage lighting controls, the company released its own series of wireless lighting control products called Zūm. The Zūm product line is designed to make the setup and management of lighting control in any space (including commercial environments) easy […]
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