▶ Additional Considerations  

Besides cost and user requirements, it is important to consider other factors before selecting a new AV over IP solution.

• Ease of use: a user-friendly user interface (UI) encourages users to make the most of the system’s features and avoid mis-configuring the system. A graphical interface with visual thumbnails makes the operation accessible to all users.
• PoE simplifies device installation: PoE (Power over Ethernet) allows devices to be deployed anywhere with just a single network cable. Compared with the devices that need a separate power adapter, running power over the network greatly simplifies installation.
• AV upgrade and expansion: as the needs of each site changes and grows, so the AV over IP network will need to scale. Traditional infrastructures can be complex and costly to expand; a modular system is designed to be very adaptable.

▶ Summary