To future-proof classroom AV technology at CQUniversity, Videopro, have installed a Harman Professional AV solution that includes AMX SVSI networked media systems.
Many of CQUniversity's campuses are home to multi-pod collaborative classrooms. Integrated with videoconferencing facilities that enable connectivity, the classrooms allow students to connect with lecturers across CQU’s network of campuses. CQU engaged Videopro to develop the next-generation AV platform for these critical teaching spaces.
Scott Maunsell, account manager and programmer, said: “The university's new collaborative learning environment required a robust, integrated, networked AV system for content distribution within the classroom. A primary requirement was that the solution be able to provide application-level visibility, monitoring, and traffic control to the IT team." said Scott Maunsell, Account Manager and Programmer, Videopro.
He continues: "We chose the AMX SVSi N1000 series conference room solution with the VLAN tagging feature. VLAN tagging allows for labelling packets of AV data with a specific VLAN number/ID, thereby allowing network administrators to regulate switches to allow or disallow traffic flow from one VLAN to other ports. This resulted in superior content distribution and enterprise-grade remote management of AV data from various VLANs across multiple campuses."
The AMX SVSi N1000 series encoder and decoders were integrated with NX controllers and Modero G5 Touch Panels.
Phil Greig, teaching space technology coordinator, CQUniversity, said: “It was essential for CQUniversity to bring content closer to students, and provide our IT team full visibility, execute remote configuration, track performance and troubleshoot issues remotely. We wanted a simple-to-deploy digital media distribution and switching solution that has the ability to direct any source stream to any display. We’ve been able to make significant strides in advancing our efforts to establish a flexible, functional, feature-rich AV system, and are extremely satisfied with the support and commitment from Videopro and Harman Professional Solutions."