If you’ve ever had concerns about the effect on the environment of the technologies involved in projectors, you’ll be interested in Casio’s new offering. Created within its ’clean and green’ concept, Casio has released the world’s first mercury-free high-brightness data projectors as part of its GREEN SLIM range.

To date, high-pressure data projector lamps capable of producing 2000 or more ANSI lumens have contained environmentally harmful mercury. Laser and LED semiconductor light sources do offer promising mercury-free solutions, but they’ve only been applicable for small, low-lumen projectors.

In an industry first, Casio’s new projector is a mercury-free hybrid light source capable of generating high brightness by combining a laser, a phosphor and an LED.

Use of the laser and LED hybrid light source makes Casio’s GREEN SLIM Projectors the world’s first that are powerful enough (2000-2500 ANSI lumens) for projection in a brightly lit room without using a high-pressure mercury lamp. The technology also gives a light source life of around 20,000 hours, which is up to ten times longer than most traditional lamps. A 5 year/10,000 hour warranty is available for educational establishments.

The projector is practical, being compact and lightweight with a lens that is suitable for small meeting rooms as well as large boardrooms.

Reflex can offer interested organisations a demonstration of this new projector.
If you would be interested please contact Doreen Mills on 0118 9754 743 or email doreenm@reflex.co.uk

Reflex provides vital service for equipment support

An area of Reflex that has been developed over the last four years is our maintenance division. One long standing customer we provide this service for is Investec, a distinctive specialist bank and asset manager.

We provide maintenance cover for all audio visual and video conferencing facilities at their Head Office in London which includes 15 x VC systems, 4 x 4 screen plasma walls, control systems, digital signage systems and many other systems you would expect to find in boardrooms, meeting rooms and presentation suites, spread over eight floors.

Our fully comprehensive service includes an 8 hour on-site response with unlimited technical support. We also supply remote support for digital signage, preventive maintenance, loan units and new for old replacement. Support is available continuously through our permanent on site technician with holiday and illness cover. The technician’s role includes:

• Support of all equipment
• Set-up and co-ordinate connectivity of all videoconferences
• To set-up all rooms requiring AV presentations, installing Laptops, projectors and screens or plasmas
• To set-up facilities for special company events, liaising with external AV providers
• To provide and maintain TV source from media star hub connecting to all TV's around the building
  (approx 70 TV's)
• Pre-maintenance of all VC/AV equipment, booking necessary downtime with Investec reception and Reflex
  where required
• To liaise with IT and Voice team for network access and analogue lines for install of laptops and
  conference phones in meeting rooms
• Purchase all AV equipment
• Install lamps for all projectors
• On-site training for reception and outside agency staff as and when require
  
  

Reflex wins European Award

Reflex are delighted to have been given another award, this time by visualiser manufacturer WolfVision.

The 2009 European Success Award was presented to Yag Depala, Head of Public Sector at ISE in February.

Accepting the award, Yag said "Reflex has seen an increase in project work and this, combined with demand from such markets as Healthcare, has resulted in an increased demand for high end visualisers."

Reflex and Dealerward join forces to provide integrated solution for its customers

Reflex has recently teamed up with joinery company and office fit out specialist, Dealerward, in a partnership that has sprung from the realisation of the huge synergy between the two companies. Reflex MD Roland Dreesden, believes that customers have come to expect the integration of audio visual equipment into furniture as a given in lecture theatres, meeting rooms, dealer floors and reception areas. "Aesthetics as well as functionality is an important consideration for many clients. But often, the two areas are treated separately in the project planning. The benefit our partnership with Dealerward brings is that both elements are considered at the architectural stage." It’s great timing for Reflex, as they are winning more contracts for larger projects that warrant bespoke furniture. One such client that both Dealerward and Reflex worked on was the Arup Fitzrovia project. Arup, the global firm of designers, engineers, planners and business consultants, moved into new offices in Fitzrovia, London. Within the complex, ten meeting rooms had 52" LCD screens and SMARTBoards recessed into the walls, with magnetic Whiteboards in five flexible meeting spaces. According to Andrew Platt, MD at Dealerward "We have, for some time, been looking for an AV integrator to partner with, but wanted one that would reflect the same values that are core to our business; a firm that would provide a professional and personal commitment to the end user. We are now excited that in Reflex we have found such shared goals. It means we can provide a service that can save both time and cost and also ensures a coordinated, 'one stop shop' approach for the client. It’s a service that will remove the pain of specifying, whilst making drawing a smooth process." The partnership was officially launched at the Furniture Integrated with Technology and Audio Visual event (FIT-AV 2010) in February.

Reflex are delighted to welcome Shabena Manna as Business Development Manager for our Managed Services division.

Having enjoyed over 10 years in the Service Contract arena of the audio visual industry, Shabena feels coming to work in Reflex’s Managed Services is like second nature. She says "It’s really refreshing to work in an environment that has such a positive attitude and focus on Managed Services, not to mention exceptional performance in this area"

Shabena takes a very customer centric approach, putting clients' interests first and exceeding their expectations by delivering a high quality, honest and transparent service at all times.

Andy Brymer, Reflex Head of Managed Services says "We know from our years of experience in the audio visual industry that when an organisation makes a significant investment on audio visual and videoconferencing facilities that is just the start of the process.

Delivering a first-class solution in the first place is crucial, but making sure those facilities are maintained in optimum condition is an equally important part of our role.

We have invested significantly in this area over recent years, and have now decided to invest in a Business Development Manager to help promote this range of services. Shabena can work directly with clients to help tailor a support package to meet their exact needs and requirements.

Whether you need a 2-hour response on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis, or whether you need the peace of mind of knowing that all parts and labour are covered by a fixed price contract or you just need your equipment regularly checked and a loan unit available, Shabena would love to help develop the precise solution for your needs."

Details of annual Technology Event announced

We can confirm that this years Reflex Technology Event will take place on 22nd June from 8:30 – 15:00 at the famous Twickenham Stadium and consists of our large exhibition and seminars on up-to-date AV topics.

If you would like to register your interest please contact Kristy Shepherd on 0118 9754 690, email kristys@reflex.co.uk or register on-line at www.reflex.co.uk/events

Reflex takes Healthcare on the road

Reflex are planning an AV Healthcare Alliance Road Show aimed at a whole range of end user customers within the health sector from postgraduates to surgeons.

The Roadshow will visit a number of venues starting with; Royal London Hospital on 1st April and Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow on 15th April and the sessions will run from 10.00am until 2.00pm each day.

It’s Reflex's latest initiative aimed at developing relationships within the Healthcare sector following the set up of a specialist division last year. The Roadshow is being supported by The Healthcare Alliance Group. The Alliance Group comprises of a number of key manufacturers of audio visual equipment, with the aim of offering an integrated solution that understands and addresses the very individual needs of the Healthcare sector, from surgeries and hospitals through to training universities and postgraduate centres. The members of the Alliance who will be supporting the Roadshow are Crestron UK, JVC Professional, NEC Display Solutions, Polycom, SMART, TeamMate and WolfVision.

Visitors to the events can expect to see a range of technologies demonstrated, including control systems, digital signage, projection system, video conferencing, interactive technologies, contemporary media furniture and visualisers. In each case, visitors will learn about how these technologies can be applied within the Healthcare sector to help achieve specific objectives.

The sessions will include live demonstrations and the chance for customers to have personal meetings with any supplier.

Admission to the Roadshow is free but registration is essential. Contact kristys@reflex.co.uk to register your interest.