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With a predicted 2.5 billion of PCs, smartphones and tablets to be sold this year (source: Gartner*), demand for bringing your own device (BYOD) will keep on growing. These personal devices are often...
View ArticleMake everything as simple as possible, but not simpler
This famous quote from Albert Einstein perfectly describes the importance of ease of use. The human factor is probably the most obvious and trivial element of our SWITCH framework. Yet, at the same...
View ArticleDon't get locked in
With a predicted 2.5 billion of PCs, smartphones and tablets to be sold this year (source: Gartner*), demand for bringing your own device (BYOD) will keep on growing. These personal devices are often...
View ArticleMake everything as simple as possible, but not simpler
This famous quote from Albert Einstein perfectly describes the importance of ease of use. The human factor is probably the most obvious and trivial element of our SWITCH framework. Yet, at the same...
View ArticleLiving in a smart world: The need for smarter meetings
As meeting productivity and collaboration experience increasing pressure, the concept of smart meetings is gaining popularity. Just check out the popularity of the term on Google Trends. In a blink of...
View ArticleInspired by people, imagined by Marriott: Next-generation Meeting Spaces
In its quest to create a more inspiring and dynamic work environment, the Munich Marriott hotel completely overhauled its meeting rooms in 2013. Inspired by the way Gen X and Gen Y meet and work, the...
View ArticleA picture paints a thousand words
Ever heard of the 7%-38%-55% Rule? According to Albert Mehrabian, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the American UCLA, words only account for 7% of how we interpret a message. Tone of voice (38%) and...
View Article"Présence" is 93% of a successful presentation
As mentioned previously, Albert Mehrabian did a lot of research into verbal and nonverbal communication. In a face-to-face situation, words only account for 7% of your credibility, 38% is your tone of...
View ArticleSmarter presentations - Step 1: Preparation is key
Like many successful endeavors, an engaging presentation starts long before you make your way to the front of the room. To deliver a memorable presentation that sticks, make sure you prepare:...
View ArticleSmarter presentations - Step 2: Getting nervous? Good!
Do you feel nervous before your talk? Good! Anxiety is a sign that you care about the success of your presentations. But if it’s not properly managed, fear can also have a negative impact on your...
View ArticleSmarter presentations - Step 3: Off to a good start
Whether you like it or not, first impressions are important. That goes for your presentation as well: the first 30 seconds are decisive. In this short time frame, your attendees will decide whether...
View ArticleSmarter presentations - Step 4: Engage your audience
Getting people to listen to what you have to say is a challenge—but convincing them to actively engage in your presentation is a whole new ballgame. The merits of having your audience contribute and...
View ArticleTwo is better than one
When was the last time that, while presenting during a meeting, someone in the audience asked you if you could prove your point with pertinent data? In most cases, granting this request would require...
View ArticleWhy BYOD really does save costs
BYOD – Bring Your Own Device – is a trend that we’re seeing in all professional environments. But let’s focus on the words Your Own in this phrase for a moment. Yes, you buy the devices yourself and...
View ArticleWhere is your own device most welcome?
It’s a challenge for IT departments to embrace BYOD, mainly because of security and compliance reasons. However, we notice that some companies are very willing to embrace the trend, while others are...
View ArticleTwo ways in which large, high-resolution displays improve business performance
Every day, in meeting rooms all over the world, executives make critical decisions that impact their organizations’ business performance. And yet, many of them still depend on outdated technology that...
View ArticleAbout to go off to a meeting? Read this first...
38% of US employees say there is not enough collaboration in their workplace. So, does this mean we should have more meetings? Well, no: when asked about the effectiveness of meetings, 71% reply that...
View ArticleChoosing the right display for your meeting room
The choice in displays for your meeting, conference or collaboration room has never been this big. But how do you choose between a flat panel and a projector? And what’s the ideal resolution? Are there...
View ArticleChoosing the right contrast ratio for your meeting room projector
In display technology, contrast is one of the most important image quality metrics. It allows us to distinguish the content of an image regardless of its brightness. And the challenges that come with...
View ArticleAvoid eye strain with these five display specifications
For many of us, a large part of our working-time is spent looking at displays. By helping us work more efficiently, they have become an indispensable part of our working environment. There are a few...
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