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Although COVID is far in the rear view, many companies across the U.S. are still grappling with the challenge of getting people back into the office and creating a cohesive and collaborative environment for in-person and remote workers. AV and IT managers are the unsung heroes in this scenario, tasked with the job of finding and setting up tech that not only entices employees back to the office but also boosts team spirit. And they've got to make sure everyone's experience, whether they're at home or in the office, feels seamless.

In the heart of Norcross, GA, Sluss + Padgett LLC (S+P), a prominent commercial HVAC general contractor, is a great example of a company that has flourished amid this challenge. With a nationwide workforce exceeding 100 employees, the company wanted to unite its dispersed teams while modernizing its training facilities. This is the story of how Sluss + Padgett LLC embraced technology to propel its operations forward.

A collaboration display is an interactive touch display that allows the user to interact with the content displayed on it. Collaboration displays offer a platform for staff to present relevant information and updates, facilitating more efficient communication. By visually showcasing patient medication schedules, discharge details and care plans, collaboration displays contribute to lowering the potential for medical errors. Patients can easily access staff names, enabling them to address inquiries or issues promptly. Ultimately, the utilization of collaboration displays can help patient communication and engagement. Here are four benefits to using collaboration displays in a hospital.

It may be one of the greatest pet peeves for teachers. You get some fancy new technology to use in the classroom, oohs and aahs abound, but it’s incompatible or difficult to use with existing software and other systems. Or you need to learn an entirely new system, so it becomes a major time investment that counters what you thought you’d save with the technology. What educators need – and what will invariably make their jobs easier – is technology that can link up to existing devices seamlessly and that will require minimal effort to get up to speed on. This is where having an open platform solution can provide huge benefits. For interactive displays, open platform is essentially an agnostic tool that can connect with any other devices in the classroom environment.

Did you ever watch a game at a sports bar or restaurant? How about looking at a meeting agenda on a display in a hotel lobby or a virtual directory in a hospital or shopping mall? Chances are, you were looking at a commercial TV. You may be asking yourself, “Isn’t that the same TV I have in my house?” Not quite. While consumer 4K TVs and commercial display products are increasingly similar in design, each is built with features specific to its intended environment.

Let’s explore the differences.

Classroom lessons have evolved considerably thanks to game-changing technology. Students today are learning more efficiently by engaging with a technologically forward learning experience. Interactive whiteboards invite students to actively participate in lessons, while teachers are no longer limited in what they can present or how they collaborate with their students.

Does your school need a technology upgrade? If you’re still using chalkboards or older smartboard models, the answer is likely yes! Technology plays a central role in almost everything we do, and giving students early access to modern devices helps build collaboration and technical skills. Modern display technology also enables teachers to streamline lesson plans and create a fully interactive learning environment.

I am a proud Gen Xer. I loved growing up in the age where we experienced seismic technology shifts. We are a unique hybrid of digital users who are extremely comfortable with technology but still remember a time when things were a bit more primitive.

Life has become easier with technological advancements, and in education and business, being tech savvy is increasingly important.