Active Learning: AV in Education

Huntington University

Beyond the glow of the large-format digital displays that replaced whiteboards and projectors in many learning environments, something even bigger is brewing. AV has had a positive impact on the education market, but in terms of real innovation, not much has changed in the typical classroom. Today’s passive AV learning tools—essentially large, mounted screens hardwired … Read more

AV Technology that Hides in Plain Sight

nanolumens bank of hawaii

New interior design trends seek a simple, minimalistic environment to create a calming experience for staff and visitors. In contrast, the workflow of most organizations increasingly relies on technology to improve collaboration and productivity and stay competitive in today’s global economy. In order to resolve this conflict, AV innovators are creating new technology that hides … Read more

AV in India: Building Partnerships Abroad

Cloudera India

Cloudera and Wes Akin of Ford AV began their AV partnership back in 2015 when they worked together on an expansion of Cloudera’s office in Austin, Texas. Since then, Akin has helped design and implement AV systems in Cloudera offices across the globe including Palo Alto, New York City, London, Budapest and Singapore. Now they … Read more

Atlas SHS Speaker

AtlasIED is literally changing the game of ceiling loudspeakers. The NEW SHS loudspeaker is incredible, invisible sound you have to hear to see. ©2018 Atlas Sound

The Digital Campus

Huntington University

Today’s AV technology not only brings the student and instructor together to improve the overall classroom experience, but also provides many solutions that can be centrally managed from an IT or administrative office. Life Safety What is your emergency plan? Keep your campus safe with a fully integrated Emergency Communication System (ECS) that combines the … Read more

How BHP Stays Ahead in an Unstable International Market

BHP Billiton Petroleum

As a multinational energy company, BHP Billiton has offices on four continents and operates around the clock. It is essential for the company to have access to exceptional conferencing capabilities and AV equipment to conduct business around the world. Ford AV’s most recent collaboration with BHP took place in their 600,000 SF Houston campus where … Read more

Seamless is More: Sony’s New Crystal LED Technology

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The future of digital signage and video walls has arrived. After winning Best of Show at InfoComm 2016 and ISE 2017, Sony’s highly anticipated Crystal LED video canvas technology is set to hit the market. Sony is years ahead of the curve with this one. The robust features of this premiere product are currently unmatched. … Read more

Sony Crystal LED

Sony Crystal LED, sold by Ford AV The future of digital signage and video walls has arrived. After winning Best of Show at InfoComm 2016 and ISE 2017, Sony’s highly anticipated Crystal LED video canvas technology is set to hit the market. Sony is years ahead of the curve with this one. The robust features … Read more

Meeting Made Easy: Technology resolves meeting space conflicts

RealPage Training Room

Corporate growth is exploding in Dallas, TX with great success for both new and established brands. In fact, if you have ever rented an apartment or vacation home for the week you have probably utilized one of these brands on the rise: RealPage. RealPage recently moved their headquarters from Silicon Valley to Richardson, TX, which … Read more