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With technology advancing at breakneck speed, the education sector too is reinventing itself by introducing the latest technological innovations in classrooms. We take a look at how broadcast technology can be integrated within an academic setup Sony Professional hosted its first event for the academic sector in Dubai last month. The event targeted the education sector, showcasing AV solutions catering especially to schools and universities. A range of products showcasing audio visual, studio, and security solutions were demonstrated at the two-day event, which brought together both end-users and business partners. The latest products from Sony including its new VPL-SW525C interactive projector
This event presents the synergy between education and technology and how the education sector stands to gain from the latest innovations in broadcast technology. It is not a mere product display; we have presented an entire setup to the visitors to get a look and feel of the systems. The equipment demonstrated here caters to the specific AV requirements of educational campuses such as schools and universities, as well as media schools. We are presenting what a mass media campus would require or a school with an auditorium would need. A mass media room and studio in a mass communication or film school is typically kitted out with these products. There is a boom in the education sector these days, with more emphasis on technology-aided learning and that’s where our solutions come in. Children these days are exposed to technology, and the way forward is to make their classrooms equipped with the latest tools.
and Anycast Touch were the highlights of the show. Sony, along with its partners, presented a complete AV setup for an educational institute. A multi-purpose auditorium, a studio, two networked multimedia classrooms and a security room were set up for the attendees to have a firsthand feel of the products and how they are integrated within an academic framework. The systems integration for the
In the last decade, the inclusion of digital technology has had a profound influence on education, becoming the newfound reality in many countries. These technologies are not only more efficient but also environmentally friendlier. The short-throw projectors fit the bill for a classroom setup because of several unique features. These projectors are interactive, which makes it an all-in-one solution. It can project on any surface and not necessarily on a ceramic screen, and it has no blinding light. Anycast Touch is an affordable, portable mixer, suitable for school auditoriums. It works well for a small-to-medium-sized auditorium and can integrate up to six cameras and five AV mixers. Also on display are our surveillance and security cameras that offer very good image quality and output. The idea is to display various products that fit into different places on a campus and add value to the experience of teaching and
event was undertaken by Al Reyami Technologies while the interiors and furnishings were provided by Al Reyami Interiors for the auditorium fit out. The design and build of the setup took two days to complete. The studio was equipped with Sony Professional cameras from regional distributor UBMS. Sony’s security partner Al Bohra Security was in charge of the secuirty equipment that was showcased.
learning. We have undertaken large installations in Kuwait where interactive projectors and several other solutions are being used very effectively by teachers. Sony has recently signed a deal with Sunrise schools in Abu Dhabi to provide AV solutions for their campuses.
Sunil Krishnani, Head of Business Development – MEA, Sony Professional Solutions
June 2013 | www.broadcastprome.com |
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