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A conference room at the Minnesota Vikings training facility is outfitted with EDC Audio Visual systems

Meeting & Conference Rooms: AV System Needs Analysis

Modern meeting and conference rooms require technology that can keep up with the ever-expanding list of mobile devices and presentation platforms. While no technology...

An exit sign, a blue emergency light and yellow emergency light serve as critical communication systems in an industrial setting.

A Comparison of Paging Systems in Corporate Environments Part 2

In our last installment we got an overview of what...

A security camera and PA system speaker placed along the ceiling of a hallway

A Comparison of Paging Systems in Corporate Environments Part 1

Audible mass notification can take on many flavors. Sometimes it’s an emergency like a fire alarm. Sometimes it’s not –...

A teacher in a classroom points to a map on over the chalkboard as she provides holistic education to her elementary-grade students.

Three School Improvements that Foster Holistic Education

Teachers are some of the most selfless members of our community. Their work in creating engaging environments for students to learn and grow can’t...

A group of employees in a conference room watch a man presenting on a television screen.

Technology Solutions for Effective Employee Training

Effective employee training is about more than just about getting the right information across; it’s about how...

Lifespan of an AV System Installment Three: Designing for Longevity

Lifespan of an AV System Installment 3: Designing for Longevity

When considering a new AV system, there are dozens of things to consider, an important one is system longevity. Before locking in on a system design, designers and clients should...

Lifespan of an AV System Installment Two: Hardware vs. Software Lifespan

Lifespan of an AV System Installment 2: Hardware vs. Software Lifespan

“How long should my AV system last? The last system was put in when the building was built 20 or 30 years ago. Should I expect this new system to last me another 20 or 30 years?”...

Lifespan of an AV System Installment One: Budgets and IT

Lifespan of an AV System Installment 1: Budgets and IT

Those of us at a certain age can remember a day when technology moved at a pace that wasn’t driven by Moore’s Law (where the density of transistors doubles every two years)....

A modern boardroom equipped with Electronic Design Company technology.

Essential Technology for the Modern Boardroom

In a modern office environment, full-screen video calls have become largely commonplace. As Zoom and other programs have made their way into our daily...

Getting with the Times: What the Research Says about Parental Leave - Electronic Design Company

How to Ensure Your Business Is Prepared for an Emergency

Some things you pay for, with the hope of never using. In the personal realm, various types of home and life insurance fall into this category. In...

Robust Emergency Systems Installment Three: System Redundancy - Electronic Design Company

Robust Emergency Systems Installment Three: System Redundancy

Anyone who has ever had a flat tire knows it’s always a good thing to have a spare. If your picnic gets rained out it’s always good to have a...

Robust Emergency Systems Installment Two: Remote Monitoring - EDC Minnesota

Robust Emergency Systems Installment Two: Remote Monitoring

For paging systems, having the title of “emergency” to describe its type, indicates the importance of its operation. Unfortunate things do happen...