The latest development in corporate communications - IPTV

What is IPTV?

IPTV is a system which allows you to use your existing data network to distribute TV and video direct to employees' PCs or to large displays around a building.

How does it work?

Digital data "packets" of information are sent and received, in the same method as the Internet. However, IPTV information is transferred over your corporate network. The benefit of this is a less congested and more efficient means of delivery. In turn, this means the quality is higher and interactive features can be included without worries about bandwidth.

What are the benefits?

IPTV replaces traditional static or paper based communication. It gives organisations the ability to speak to employees at any office location, all at the same time, and has numerous uses. IPTV can be used to deliver live TV and pre-recorded video, for example corporate videos, presentations, training and surveillance videos. It can be used in lobbies, cafeterias and breakout rooms, in call centres, on trading floors and in network operations/command and control centres anywhere there is a network outlet and a display.

Whole communication systems can be controlled from an on-site or remotely based PC.

Reflex will be running an IPTV Technology day which looks at this exciting technology and its providers in detail. Please contact Kristy Shepherd by email kristys@reflex.co.uk or telephone 0118 9754 690 to register your interest for this event.

Tell us your views - and you could be the lucky winner of a high specification Digital Camera

If you visit our website, www.reflex.co.uk, you will see on the home page links to a number of short and easy to complete surveys. Feedback from our customers is vital for us so that we can ensure the products and services we develop are meeting your needs.

Our current surveys are looking at four important subjects:

Environmental issues - every organisation is under pressure to look at their carbon footprint - how important are green issues to you when looking at your audio visual needs? click here

Product awareness - with new products being launched all the time, how do you keep yourself informed about new products and how important is product training to you? click here

Maintenance and support - how do you currently maintain and support your equipment? Do you prefer to access ad hoc support or take out a maintenance contract? click here

Project management - how important is project management to you when you are considering a new audio visual installation? click here

Each will take you about 30 seconds to complete and everybody who completes a survey during November will be entered in a prize draw for a fabulous high specification Digital Camera. Why not visit us now at www.reflex.co.uk/surveys and tell us what you think.

Carbon reduction in the Boardroom?

With pressure on companies to reduce their emissions, can your choice of audio visual supplier affect your carbon footprint?

Roland Dreesden, Reflex's MD looks at ways in which a responsible integrator can help to provide greener audio visual solutions.

"The first key thing is the solution itself" says Dreesden. "Many AV solutions can reduce fuel and travel, for example video conferencing."

"Room control systems allow equipment to be automatically turned off, and the right screen surface can mean that a more energy efficient projector can be used."

The integrator should also take into account locating equipment for effective heat dispersion so that less energy is used in cooling.

Another important aspect is maintenance. Effective maintenance means equipment will operate more efficiently, last longer and use less consumables.

If your integrator can offer remote management of your system, they will be able to rectify some faults remotely, reducing travel.

"Ask your integrator to show you any energy saving features on your equipment" suggests Dreesden."For example, many projectors can be switched to 'eco' mode which uses less power and lengthens lamp life."

Finally, ensure anybody you choose to work with adheres fully to WEEE and ROHS regulations and is an ISO14001 accredited organisation.

"As part of the audio visual industry, I strongly believe it is our job to understand the impact of the products and solutions we provide on the environment. By imparting this knowledge to our customers we can help them make more informed decisions."

Reflex Technology Events Calendar

At Reflex we run and take part in a programme of technology events designed to showcase new technologies and products, giving you an opportunity to meet the key suppliers and providing a forum for questioning the experts.

Our next event will take place in London on 10th December and will cover IPTV, video streaming and video on demand.

We are already looking at our calendar for 2009 and are planning the following events.

	Reflex AV Technology Day - an exhibition and seminars looking at a range of new technologies
	AV in the City - an event for all end users of technology
	Reading Business AV Event - aimed at businesses in the Berkshire area
	Reflex Breakfast Meetings - a number of early meetings covering various aspects of AV
	AV Product Live events - a number of events that will look at individual product areas and hot AV topics

Details and dates will be published nearer the time and will appear on our events page on our website click here, but if you would like to pre-register your interest for any of these events please contact Kristy Shepherd by email kristys@reflex.co.uk or telephone: 0118 9754 690.

Reflex Ltd is hosting an IPTV event featuring video streaming, video on demand and video over IP

Reflex Limited, has announced the details of their next event. The IPTV solutions event featuring video streaming, video on demand and video over IP will take place on the 10th December at Nomura International plc in London

According to Head of Projects, Steve Phippen, IPTV is a flexible technology that can be used to provide live and on demand TV to employees and visitors over the Intranet or Internet to a display or desktop. This event will give the opportunity to truly understand the benefits to your organisation.

This event addresses the principles of IPTV and demonstrating how it has worked in practice. There will be demonstrations from key suppliers of IPTV, video streaming, video on demand and video over IP. Delegates will have the opportunity to see a newly launched product, interact and compare different systems and ask questions of the manufacturers. For further details and to register please click here.