White Paper

One might assume that wireless sharing devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast create an instant-on solution for video collaboration. Consumers often view wireless devices as replacing the AV network all together, but it's not that simple. For businesses and schools, there are a number of challenges that need to be considered before deploying these types of sharing devices.

This white paper covers:

• Types of wireless sharing devices
• Types of AV network configurations to support sharing devices
• Benefits of using HDBaseT for simple, secure collaboration

EXCERPT:

Whether it’s in businesses or schools, the demand for easy-access content sharing continues to grow. With increasing acceptance of wireless collaboration, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies are becoming a standard practice in today’s classrooms and conference rooms.

A recent Tech Pro Research study shows that BYOD policies are used in 59% of organizations, with another 13% planning to implement BYOD policies within the next year. These organizations are incorporating wireless collaboration technologies that allow users to quickly and easily connect their smartphone, tablet, or laptop to a display and share content.

A number of popular devices already exist that enable easy wireless collaboration. Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Barco ClickShare are among the most recognizable. With the way these systems are advertised, one might assume that wireless sharing is an instant-on solution for video collaboration. Consumers often view wireless devices as replacing the AV network all together, but it's not that simple. There are a number of challenges that need to be considered before deploying these types of sharing devices.