Latin America. In recent months there has been a digital transformation worldwide, the amount of content and data that is produced grows significantly.
This growth puts us in the need for large-scale visualization, in times past large indoor video walls were mainly used in control rooms to monitor and manage critical infrastructures and security operations, however, today they have various applications.
Technological advances and evolving costs have expanded the use to a wider range of applications. In these times video walls are implemented to control, collaborate and inform the same control rooms, business lobbies, meeting rooms, experience centers, television studios, retail stores and public places. That's why a Barco expert lists five technology trends for video walls:
Focus on total visualization solutions
In the past visual solutions focused on technical specifications, for example, the resolution and brightness of the screen, but times change and along with it the needs of customers and end users. Today the focus has shifted to dialogues and communication the solutions that can help achieve them.
"With various display technologies (LCD, LED, projection) available, discussions with integrators and end customers allow us to better identify the exact requirements, recommend and select the solution that best suits the needs of the project. Discussions about the complete solution also involve, for example, the right drivers, connectivity, installation and maintenance plans and the service contracts that accompany them," said Manuel Navarrete, Sales Manager at Barco Colombia.
Thanks to these technologies, the viewing experience meets the expectations, operation and desired service that an end user expects, in addition they are the key ingredients to ensure the return on investment.
Multifunctional videowalls
The videowall applications were very specific and their content was static, today they are multifunctional and their content is dynamic, for example, in the lobbies this technology is used to welcome visitors, share company information and be constantly informing employees. Critical operations centers require a variety of content sources because decisions in different situations depend on them.
"The emergence of AV-over-IP is also driving versatile video walls, which make it possible to activate any source anytime, anywhere. Easy, fast, and even automated perspective design, as well as the best in visualization capabilities inside and outside the control center are becoming critical." added Manuel Navarrete, Sales Manager at Barco Colombia.
The need of the market in the evolution
The needs of customers are heard and analyzed to provide quality solutions, the requirements of resolution, contrast and brightness today are key to making critical decisions, it is also necessary to have good after-sales maintenance.
"In this context, Barco introduced the revolutionary Barco UniSee LCD videowall solution in 2017, which features a patented mechanical mounting system and configuration manager that provides a state-of-the-art viewing experience in combination with simple implementation, precise installation and easy and predictable maintenance," explained Manuel Navarrete, Sales Manager at Barco Colombia.
High-volume LCD
The same advances in technology support and drive the growing demand for large indoor viewing. The front projection technology of a single unit concentrates on the race to seek resolution in 4K, greater color performance, lighting evolutions, among other features. These video walls are the choice for reliable long-term solutions.
"More than 65% of indoor video wall deployments today use LCD technology, which is the affordable solution implemented in large volumes and in as good as all applications. Continued investments in LCD further optimize the viewing experience by reducing the impact of bezel size and improving wall uniformity (while limiting the impact on cost) and further facilitating implementation, installation and maintenance," added Manuel Navarrete, Sales Manager at Barco Colombia.
High-growth LEDs
The highest technological growth for video walls is due to the fact that Direct LED technology is a truly continuous solution to further reduce cost, improve installation complexity, increase long-term serviceability and further optimize image quality.
"Looking to the future, mainly LED and LCD will drive greater adoption of video walls for interiors," concluded Manuel Navarrete, Sales Manager at Barco Colombia.
Text published by the company Barco.
