CCS Nabs Top Hotel Integrator Spot for the 2nd Straight Year

Automation in hotels is a major priority for hotel management companies, and no one knows that more than CCS Presentation Systems, which once again scored the #1 integrator spot in the hotel market, as ranked by Commercial Integrator Magazine.

As hotels become more multi-use and automated with digital signage and entertainment options, the integration market for audio-visual solutions is growing in this vertical.

Commercial Integrator notes that to succeed in the hotel market, an integrator needs to be a partner in communication with the hotel. Starting out with a plan will help the hotel succeed in its AV solutions. If an integrator is brought in only to ‘fix a problem’ or replace another integrator, that could mean more trouble on the back end of any project, according to the magazine.

In last year’s awards, CCS also took the top spot for its work in managing installs and integration with hotels and sees further growth in the integration market for hotels. You can see some of the systems integration work that CCS did in the past to achieve this ranking.

If your business is looking for upgrades in AV solutions or other integration opportunities for digital equipment, contact CCS Presentation Systems. CCS was recently ranked by Systems Contractor News as one of the nation’s top audio visual integrators, by Commercial Integrator as the No. 1 audio visual integrator for the hospitality industry and by Ranking Arizona as the No. 2 Computer Training Center in Arizona.

SMART Launches New Real-Time Digital Capture Board at InfoComm 2014

InfoComm 2014 brought all types of new advancements in digital signage and audio-video solutions from our CCS manufacturing partners, like Christie, Epson and SMART.

And included in these innovations is SMART Technologies’ new SMART kapp™ Digital Capture Board, introduced during InfoComm in Las Vegas. SMART hopes that its new board will take dry-erase boards out of the past and into the future.

The SMART kapp is a dry-erase board, with pen and eraser included that lets users digitally capture and share text and drawings to smartphones, tablets, laptops or PCs. Businesses will find the 42” SMART kapp board to be an amazing new digital tool for their conference areas and huddle rooms.

Like a traditional dry-erase board, the SMART kapp is just about as easy and intuitive to use, but its features are really where it shines. SMART kapp users can write, draw, diagram and brainstorm using an ink marker, just as they would with a dry-erase board. But everything happens in real-time through the device, following along on their tablets, smartphones and laptops. The finished work is saved with SMART’s mobile kapp application to be shared instantly as a PDF, JPEG or presentation with any of the people in the group. Think of the possibilities in SMART collaboration with your team, to be able to draw and design in real-time and share that work instantaneously.

SMART says that the SMART kapp board, priced under $1,000. Resellers like CCS Presentation Systems will be able to sell and order the product by the end of this year.

If you want to learn more, visit @SMARTCollab on Twitter and check the hashtags #SMARTkapp to enter into a new contest around the product.

Here’s a humorous video clip showing some of the SMARTkapp features:

If you’re looking for digital products for your office, school or government organization, look to us at CCS Presentation Systems. We are one of the largest A/V integrators in the U.S., serving customers with full-service integration, installation, maintenance and training of audio and video equipment, including LCD & plasma displays, digital projectors, interactive whiteboards, room control systems, audio systems, high definition videoconferencing systems and more. Learn about us at http://ccssoutheast.com/.

Hitachi Launches new DLP Projector for Businesses, Schools and Large Venues

CCS Presentation Systems loves when we can offer new projector models to our customers. So it’s exciting to share with you news from our new manufacturing partner Hitachi America about its latest projector aimed at businesses, schools and large venue events. It’s the 13,000 lumen, 3D-ready CP-WU13K DLP projector in its Professional Series.

The projector incorporates a high amount of usability and functionality, featuring 3-chip DLP technology, 3G SDI and four digital inputs. It also comes equipped with a dual lamp system; in case of one malfunctioning lamp, the second lamp automatically activates and projects the image with no interruption in the projection. Because of this functionality, the projector is ideal for companies to utilize this audio-visual solution in corporate boardroom settings, school auditoriums, broadcast applications, museums and even concert and state venues.

The CPWU13K comes equipped with an application for geometric correction, meaning that projection can be done on spherical surfaces and well as flat screen surfaces and even surfaces with corners. Other projector features on the CPWU13K include lens shift control, a motorized focus, and motorized zoom, which lets users have a wide range of installation possibilities.

Hitachi is one of the top projector manufacturers in the world and offers a wide range of high-performance 3LCD and DLP multimedia projector solutions. Hitachi’s models include interactive and ultra-short throw projectors to collegiate, installation and professional projectors. CCS and Hitachi work closely on client AV solutions across all of the CCS 23 office locations.

If your business, school or venue needs a new projector setup, contact CCS Presentation Systems. Our company provides full-service integration, installation and maintenance of audio and video equipment, including LCD & plasma displays, digital projectors, interactive whiteboards, room control systems, audio systems, high definition videoconferencing systems and more. CCS is one of the largest A/V integrators in the U.S. with more than 300 employees, sales offices in 13 states and annual revenue in excess of $115 million. For more information about CCS, visit http://ccssoutheast.com/.

Hitachi To Offer off-white Color Versions of its 9000 Series Projectors

Our manufacturing partner Hitachi has followed up its February announcement of a new line of ultra short-throw projectors with even bigger news: Hitachi is developing an off-white colored version of the 9000 Series DLP projectors.

With this new development Hitachi makes its projectors blend more easily into existing academic or corporate environments.

Hitachi’s 9000 Series DLP projectors (CP-X9111, CP-WX9211 and CP-WU9411 projectors) are easy to use, offer bright light and they are easy to install, making them ideal for staging application in medium-to-large-sized venues.

The 9000 Series projectors offer Hitachi’s image processing controls to improve contrast and enable sharper images for better audio-visual solutions. Users can adjust the colors of the projected images according to the actual light surroundings of the room or venue. The projectors also offer built-in blending capability that creates the seamless projection of one image using multiple projectors.

Users can also control or correct blurred images with the projectors by enabling the HDCR (High Dynamic Contrast Range) function. This lets users correct blurred images that are caused by harsh room lighting or outside light, providing clear images even in bright rooms. In addition, the projectors’ Motion Adaptive Deinterlacer provides focused images, especially for fast-moving video. For more information on Hitachi visit http://www.hitachi-america.us/products/consumer/digitalmedia/

If your business, church, office or event venue needs off-white colored projectors, contact us at CCS Presentation Systems. Our company ranks as the #1 commercial integration firm in the country. We help serve customers in corporate, government and education markets with a wide variety of audio video solutions, complete with integration, design, installation, maintenance and training services. Contact CCS Presentation Systems today for all of your audio-visual solutions.

Movable AV Cart Solutions from Chief Offer Display Mobility for Classrooms to Boardrooms

One of the great aspects of Chief’s Fusion movable carts is the mobility that they offer, bringing audio-visual solutions to classroom and boardrooms alike.

For K-12 education environments, Chief’s Fusion™ carts are compatible with SMART™ education displays like the E70 and 8000 series interactive flat panels. This brings smart learning with digital displays from room to room.

The smooth aesthetic look and design, coupled with the carts’ mobility, make the Fusion cart a perfect AV solution for classroom environments and large boardroom settings. Chief’s Fusion Series cart systems offer many user advantages. The carts enable users to adjust the height of the screen with a simple turn of a knob while the display can adjust for screen sizes up to 80 inches and 200 lbs. Chief engineers developed the cart as customizable as possible, adding a full range of shelf and storage accessories.

If you are thinking of upgrading your investment in interactive technology, consider the Fusion movable carts from Chief. CCS Presentation Systems is a proud partner of Chief Manufacturing, a key leader in racks, mounts, and other audio-video installations. Chief’s products can be found in schools, hotels, restaurants and corporate offices.

Find the right size of movable AV cart solutions for your specific needs:

– Xtra Large Fusion Mobile AV Cart

– Large Fusion Mobile AV Cart

– Medium Fusion Mobile AV Cart

Hitachi To Launch Four New Ultra Short-Throw Projectors

Last week, Hitachi Group introduced its CP-AX2503, CP-AX3503, CP-AW2503 and CP-AW3003 Ultra Short Throw projectors. These new 3LCD projectors will offer excellent image quality, powered focus capability, flexible connectivity, wireless networking and other useful convenient features. These four projector models are perfect audio-visual solutions ideally suited for delivering large images in limited spaces.

According to its announcement, Hitachi’s new projector models CP-AX2503 and CP-AW2503 each deliver 2,700 color and white light output with XGA and WXGA resolution, respectively. The CP-AX3503 and CP-AW3003 offer 3,300 and 3,600 color and white light output with XGA and WXGA resolution. All are capable of projecting bright, clear images in tight room spaces. This makes the projectors ideal for limited space in board rooms, classrooms, event centers and elsewhere. Here’s a glance at some of the key features of the new Hitachi Ultra short-throw projectors:

– Hitachi’s exclusive Accentualizer technology provides a more realistic image quality with enhanced sharpness, gloss and shadow detail;

– Hitachi’s High Dynamic Contrast Range feature can alter contrast when ambient light is present and still keeps the image integrity intact.

– All four models can be used in tabletop mode, or wall mounted.

– All projectors have two HDMI inputs, two computer HD-15 inputs, three USB inputs for use with a USB memory stick, wireless adapter or mouse plus component, composite video, audio and mic A/V jacks.

– All models have computer monitor and audio outputs, along with RS-232C and RJ-45 Ethernet ports.

– Users can project images directly from a USB thumb drive; no need for a PC.

If your church, office or event venue needs ultra short-throw projectors, contact us at CCS Presentation Systems New England. Our qualified experts will help you find the right model and price points to fit your organizational needs.

We are one of the largest A/V integrators in the United States, serving customers in corporate, government and education markets with integration, installation, maintenance and training services for a wide variety of audio and video equipment. Contact CCS Presentation Systems today for all of your audio-visual solutions.

Christie Q Series Projectors to Launch at Integrated Systems Europe Show

CCS Presentation Systems partner Christie will launch its new 1-chip DLP brightness with its new Christie Q Series at the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam Feb. 4-6.

End users will gain exceptional image quality and sharp brightness from Christie’s 1-chip product line. The range of brightness is from 5,000 to 8,000 ANSI lumens and two resolutions – HD and WUXGA. Its levels will be apparent in situations where visuals are a key component, like concerts, conventions and other large-scale venue events. Christie’s Q-series will deliver bright visuals for blended or warped images from multiple projectors on different angled surfaces.

Usable in either single or dual-lamp mode, Christie Q Series is equipped with eClarity –advanced image processing that significantly enhances images by providing greater control over image sharpness, gloss and shading. Christie eClarity delivers increased image clarity of standard definition content – making images stand out more than ever. With built-in High Dynamic Contrast Range (HDCR), image ‘washout’ in high ambient light conditions is eliminated.

Christie Digital works closely with CCS Presentation Systems to develop innovative projection systems solutions for companies and event venues with large-scale presentation needs. CCS Presentation Systems provides our customers with the latest applications on great audio-visual solutions like the ones being made at Christie. Contact us to learn more about the latest AV technologies for your business, school, hotel or hospitality venue.

New Christie Duo Projectors Light Up TCL Chinese Theaters in LA

The newly renovated TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood has a new audio-visual systems partner in Christie Digital, with the addition of Christie’s DLP Cinema Projectors in the renovated theater’s 932-seat auditorium.

Christie’s projectors have also been installed at the TCL Chinese 6 Theaters nearby, right on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Christie’s press release, the installation of the 4K Christie Duo solution at TCL Chinese Theatres is “among the highlights of the extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that has helped the famous landmark make the move to digital. The reopened theater features the brightest 2D and 3D 4K-resolution images in the industry, with the auditorium playing host to a wide range of high-profile events, from world premieres and gala performances, to some of the entertainment industry’s most glamorous celebrations and awards shows.”

Christie’s projectors, which will be showing non-IMAX 2D and 3D film offerings, are available to corporate groups, multiplex operators and others who want a bright resolution and high frame rate screening. In fact, the large movie screens are the perfect canvas to demonstrate the power and brightness of the high light Christie Duo and two Christie Solaria® CP4230 projectors. It’s a terrific solution for audio-visual systems. Christie digital projectors are used by leading exhibitors around the globe and are found in more digital cinema installations than any other brand.

CCS Presentation Systems is proud to be a reseller of Christie Digital’s innovative projector systems. Christie’s digital technologies are on display in multimedia and large-scale events all across the globe. CCS Presentation Systems provides our customers with the latest applications on great audio-visual solutions like the ones being made at Christie. Contact us to learn more about the latest AV technologies for your business, school, hotel or hospitality venue.

Corporate, Education Markets Get New Digital Signage Offering from NEC

If you’re thinking about getting new digital signage equipment to kick off 2014, it’s time to look into NEC’s new digital signage display offering.

NEC Display Solutions has launched a 65-inch digital signage display to deliver touchscreen capabilities for digital signage and video wall applications in corporate, education, retail and restaurant environments. It will sell through its reseller networks, and CCS Presentation Systems will be your local business contact.

NEC’s digital 65” LED Backlit, touch integrated large screen display offers users full-HD resolution along with interactive capabilities. It’s part of NEC’s V-Series of components. Up to six simultaneous touches can be managed via the system’s four-camera optical imaging technology. The display’s anti-reflective glass coating protects the panel and allows for higher brightness transmittance.

Gaining new corporate brand-building or integrated school presence is what digital touch applications are designed to do. The V652-TM is expected to be available in October 2013 at an affordable price for schools, corporations and other suitable sites.

As an NEC reseller, CCS Presentation Systems works with educational institutions, corporate clients and others to provide a range of digital signage solutions as well as projectors and projection screens, HD video conferencing units, large digital displays, integrated control systems and much more. Contact us at https://ccsprojects.com/.

Christie Upgrades MicroTiles, Starts Shipping S310 Screen

Christie Digital keeps amazing its business customers and audiences around the world with its MicroTiles. Its near seamless video walls, first introduced four years ago, still provoke looks of wonder at the rich, bright colors and high resolution of its technology.

In September, Christie announced a new screen option for MicroTiles customers. The Christie MicroTiles S310 has a larger screen, and some of the best colors in the business. It features

the same great optical performance and construction as its earlier model, the S300. From use in outdoor environments to room with ambient light, MicroTiles S310 takes technology a step further for business and education customers. Christie MicroTiles S310 screen delivers excellent contrast with deeper blacks and image uniformity in even the most demanding indoor high ambient light environments.

CCS Presentation Systems works to provide our customers with the latest equipment for all your audio-visual solutions. Contact us at CCS Presentation Systems to learn more about our range of audio-visual digital equipment for business, universities, hotels, government groups and more.