Posted in Default Category on May 11, 2010 by Administrator
NewTek Live Demos are Coming to a City Near You
HB is pleased to announce its participation in NewTek's TriCasts™ America: Varsity Tour running May 11 through June 9. NewTek will be traveling in what could be the world's smallest, high definition, live television production vehicle. Its mission: to bring the power of portable live production and streaming to school sports and more. NewTek has taken the capabilities of a live, high d
efinition television studio and packed it into a MINI Cooper®, and is hitting the road. Join HB and NewTek for the ride of a lifetime.
Check out the MINI® HD studio-on-wheels in person. Register for live demonstrations when the tour stops in Boston, MA at Northeastern University on May 19th and Cromwell, CT at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on May 21st. You can get a chance to win a TriCaster Studio™ and LiveText™ 2, by signing up online.
Posted in Default Category on April 13, 2010 by Administrator
With educational programs and cool technology, HB's EDUTECH 2010 was a successful event.
On April 6th and 7th, HB hosted EDUTECH 2010, an AV-oriented technology tradeshow that included booths from over 15 manufacturers and informational presentations. All schools in CT were invited to attend to see what technology is available to help students build skills for the 21st century. Everyone who attended was entered into a raffle to win various AV products for their schools. Winners are being notified now. Check back soon for a follow up! Presentations were given by the following companies: PolyVision, TANDBERG, Crestron and Tightrope Media Systems.
PolyVision's presentation allowed guests to see and hear about the infinite possibilities that PolyVision’s newest whiteboard, the ēno, offers. The ēno is a traditional dry-erase board made of magnetic ceramic steel. The interactive performance is simple – add a stylus, computer and projector, fire up your favorite software or browser and ēno is instantly interactive.
Posted in Default Category on April 12, 2010 by Administrator
HB Communications will hold a Spring Open House/AV Technology Showcase
On Tuesday, May 4th and Wednesday, May 5th, customers are invited to HB's headquarters in North Haven, CT for the annual Spring Open House/AV Technology Showcase. This year's event will be another education-filled two days and perfect for customers who can't make it to InfoComm.
The show focuses on how traditional AV is changing and shaping the way we communicate. Today there is an increasing importance and growing demand for video in the workplace. There will be presentations on unified communications, digital signage and more!
Posted in Default Category on March 30, 2010 by Administrator
TANDBERG Movi 3.1 Now Enables Content Sharing for Mobile Customers
TANDBERG recently released Movi 3.1 and a link to update Movi user's current software. Movi, the video communications tool for business travelers, mobile workers and road warriors now offers a new set of features that will help you visually connect, collaborate and produce, no matter where you are. Movi's new look is complete with new colors, new icons and a new inuitive user interface.
The application includes separate windows for control and video. The control window comes up when you sign in to Movi. It contains everything related to making a call and access to Movi’s settings. The control window is where you can change your presence status, edit the My contacts list and find information about Recent calls you have made or received. Selfview may also be launched from the Movi control window. The presence status button in the control window has changed since Movi 2.2. You should now click on the drop-down button that displays your current status, to select a new status from the menu. Clicking on your own name will now reveal your SIP URI below your name. The video window will launch when a call is made or answered and an easy to use pop up toolbar contains actions you may need during a call.
Posted in Default Category on March 21, 2010 by Administrator
HB Communications, Inc. is mentioned in the March 2010 issue of Post for our work with Powderhouse Productions
HB's client Powderhouse Productions was recently featured in Post magazine's March edition for their use of the Avid Unity ISIS system. The system is Ethernet-based and has a shared storage solution. Powderhouse's projects for television include Build it Bigger for the Science Channel. Powderhouse works with sales representatives from the Boston office. Call HB today at 800.243.4414 to help you find the right solution for your production company.
To read the full article about storage solutions in Post magazine, click here.
