CQUniversity Introduces Unified AV Streaming Experience with Systems from Harman Professional Solutions

To future-proof classroom AV technology at CQUniversity, Videopro, have installed a state-of-the-art Harman Professional AV solution that includes AMX SVSI Networked media systems.

With campuses across 25 locations in Australia, CQUniversity offers undergraduate, postgraduate, short courses and certificates in engineering, information technology, business and visual arts, among others. As a pioneer in the field of collaborative learning, many of CQUniversity's campuses are home to multi-pod collaborative classrooms. Integrated with video conferencing facilities that enable high-definition audio and video 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.

"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," says Scott Maunsell, account manager and programmer, Videopro. "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/decoders were integrated with NX Controllers and Modero G5 Touch Panels. The N1000 Series provides highly flexible network customization features. It allows video & audio to be packetized into a standard IP format to distribute content via standard network infrastructure. The AMX NX Integrated Controllers provide secure machine-to-machine communication & automation, while the ultra-low-profile Modero G5 Touch Panels provide a fully customized, ultra-simple user interface for the teachers using these complex spaces.

"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," says Phil Greig, teaching space technology coordinator, CQUniversity. "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."

"We are privileged to be associated with the prestigious CQUniversity," says Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM Harman Professional Solutions, APAC. "The deployment called for a highly progressive solution. We would like to thank Videopro for their tireless efforts in creating impactful learning and teaching experiences through the effective use of AV technologies."