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Download: The New “Green” Shows Real ROI in Facilities
TD Special Report to Green Technologies and ROI


Download this TechDecisions Special Report on “The New Green,” and learn from three high-profile case studies what you can do to save money now and realize a clear ROI by using green technologies.

Being environmentally green in your facility can directly correspond with energy savings, which translate into a great deal of money in the form of a return on investment.

Employing simple occupancy and vacancy sensors and temperature controls, to using more sophisticated daylight harvesting techniques and control and automation systems, these three facilities are a tribute to all shades of green.

1: The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania facility on Lehigh University’s Mountaintop Campus has won numerous awards and has become a regional standard for sustainable design.

2: Responsible for the creation of the LEED green building certification program, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) applied its own LEED standards to the completion of its new Washington D.C. digs.

3: “The world’s most famous office building,” more commonly known as the Empire State Building is saving millions per year by using energy and lighting controls and has achieved Energy Star 90 and LEED EBOM Gold ratings.

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Download: Special Report - When and Why to Upgrade Video Projectors for Your Campus
Download this Special Report - When and Why to Upgrade Video Projectors for Your Campus. Projectors in higher education settings today are a must, and not just for classrooms. Projectors are often needed for lecture halls and even ballroom and reception areas where high-profile presentations take place. This makes upgrading to the latest in high-definition and digital technologies an important consideration. There are several reasons to update your video projection systems which include the ability to view embedded video and detailed imagery such as that for medical presentations require high resolutions and advanced color capability. In this guide you will find: Understanding Different Needs for Different Rooms; Standardizing Your System; Future Proofing; 5 Tips: What to Look for in a New Projector; Good, Better, Best Projector Options; Use-case Studies from Stanford University and University of North Carolina’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy. ROI: State-of-the-art AV equipment is seen as a differentiating recruiting tool by some colleges and universities.

Download: TechDecisions Guide to Digital Signage Content Management Systems
Download this free TD Guide to Digital Signage Content Management Systems. 18 CMS's listed. How to plan and what you need to know before you start. From the content creation planning stages to making a purchasing decision. Solutions range from simple media player, software and display all-in-ones to “bolt-on” software management solutions that tie directly to existing deployed media players and display signage on up to large enterprise, cloud based software, SaaS, (software as a service) that offers the ability to scale as your digital signage network grows. Products included AMX Inspired Composer, BrightSign, Cisco, Digital Media Suite and Manager, Cisco Digital Signs, Cisco Cast, Dynasign, Fourwinds Interactive, Gefen, Industry Weapon, LG Electronics, NEC Display Solutions, Planar, Rise Display, Samsung, Scala 5, Sony's Prodokol Snap, Kollage and Enterprise, Symon Communications, RMG Enterprise Solutions, Tightrope Media Systems, Visix, X2O Media

Download: How to Save a Lot of Money with Energy and Lighting Devices and Controls
How to save a lot of money by using energy and lighting devices and controls for your facility. Download this special report. Three case studies showcase facilities that are meeting stringent LEED certifications while using new as well as tried-and-true technologies. Employing simple occupancy and vacancy sensors and temperature controls, to using more sophisticated daylight harvesting techniques and control and automation systems, these three facilities are a tribute to all shades of green.

Download: Special Report – Guide to Creating the AV RFP
Free download. This Special Report: Guide to Creating the AV Request for Proposal (RFP). If you are an AV or IT director, CTO, CIO, CFO, AV tech, school district administrator, principal, lead pastor or in the role of needing to create an RFP for AV systems integration. This guide will help you define your scope, create a timeline as well as tips on what to look for choosing an AV systems integrator. Facilities such as corporate, K-12, colleges and universities, health care, bars, restaurants, hotels, casinos and houses of worship can benefit from this report.

Special Report: The Impact of AV Over IP for Your Facility
Download this TechDecisions Media Special Report to learn about the key benefits and elements of AV over IP and creating true A/V and IT convergence within your facility.

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