| | 19 APRIL 2024CIOReviewhardware but future-proofs investments, yielding better returns and mitigating the need for costly replacements. "Regardless of the AV application (conference room, hospitality suite, airport, etc.), the Q-SYS Platform provides a single, powerful toolset to design flexible and scalable solutions. It stands alone in the industry as a single platform to achieve solutions for customer needs today with the promise of future value creation through software enhancements tomorrow," says TJ Adams, Vice President of Systems Product Strategy and Development. "The Q-SYS ethos revolves around our belief that the best solutions aren't always found in just new hardware, but rather in maximizing the potential of what customers already have invested in hardware with software enhancements over the life cycle of the installation." Enhancing Collaboration Experience With this mindset, Q-SYS has rooted itself in delivering exceptional workplace collaboration experiences. As the focus moves from traditional huddle rooms to dynamic, high-impact spaces, the Q-SYS Platform provides the flexible and scalable technology required for companies to foster teamwork and productivity in today's hybrid landscape.Whether facilitating small team meetings or hosting company-wide town halls, the Q-SYS Platform offers the advanced features to deliver the hybrid experience users now expect. This includes multi-zone audio, video distribution, camera switching, and automation, allowing businesses to tailor these spaces to meet diverse collaboration needs. Taking that further, Q-SYS recognized the immense promise of AI in revolutionizing pro AV workflows. The company recently acquired Seervision, a top provider of AI-driven AV workflow automation software, which underscores its commitment to innovation, bringing AI-driven computer-based software into the Platform. Through features like computer vision-based scene analysis and adaptive full-body tracking, Q-SYS empowers users to create seamless, natural experiences that enhance engagement and communication.The Power of AI in AVWithin Q-SYS VisionSuite are AI-driven cameras that enhance video and lighting, as well as adaptive full-body presenter tracking that automatically frames, anticipates, and follows presenters' movement in the room to achieve cinematic standards. Intelligent audio that works with in-room microphones also informs the collaboration platform of who is speaking and where they are in the room. It automatically switches between in-room cameras and recalls appropriate camera presets to frame the optimal view. AI holds immense potential to transform various aspects of pro AV. Automation will be a central focus for the company's AI strategies, streamlining meeting room management by automating actions based on inputs like user commands and data from backend solutions such as Office 365 and Google Calendar. This includes promptly rebooking rooms and notifying users of technical faults, minimizing disruptions. Additionally, AI will enhance audio processing technologies, like adaptive echo cancellation, ensuring superior audio quality and user experiences during conference calls."We are dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for collaboration, commercial, and entertainment settings," says TJ Adams, VP of Product Strategy & Development, Q-SYS. "As a company specializing in software and hardware development, we are uniquely positioned to cater to diverse environments, from boardrooms to concert halls. As organizations embrace remote work and virtual collaboration, Q-SYS stands ready to deliver AI-powered video conferencing solutions that drive success and enable seamless communication worldwide.
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