Case Study: Hybrid Office with AREC in Ukraine

Dear ADENA Partners, our case study this month looks at the new conference hall of Suzirya - a pet supplies and products distributor in Ukraine. Developed by our official distributor in Ukraine, UTTC, and system integrator AVexpert, this case demonstrates how AREC can elevate conference recording and streaming to the next level.

With companies switching to a hybrid office model of working, Suzirya in Ukraine is not an exception. It is clear “why” - this kind of office arrangement provides numerous advantages, such as proper social distance, flexibility, and saving of costs. Nonetheless, “how” is not always clear - and in a significant number of cases, lack of that knowledge can result in communication and other problems when implementing the hybrid office model. Professional AV equipment for conference rooms solves or minimises the impact of such problems, and Suzirya’s team wanted to make sure that their conferences were done in top quality only. Thanks to the work of AVexpert, they settled on a combination of AREC and Poly to get the best system for conferencing.

AREC LS-200 Media Station was selected as the centerpiece of this system. It is a two channel station which can mix, record, and stream HDMI, VGA, audio, and network sources in Full HD quality. To initiate video calls, Poly video conferencing system was connected as a source on LS-200. Using the loop through feature of LS-200, ongoing conference calls on Poly are sent to the video wall, making sure that the local audience can focus on remote participants without distractions. Additionally, two cameras were installed in the room - a standard PTZ camera to capture the audience and AREC CI-T21H camera to track the speaker. To effectively use all sources in the room, we developed an API solution that allows the user to switch between currently used network cameras, bringing in even more sources that would be possible normally. Lastly, to provide even more options for conferencing, RADA Bridge was added to convert HDMI output of LS-200 and turn it into USB signal for use in applications like Teams, Skype, Zoom, and others.

With the installation complete, Suzirya now has a truly advanced conference room. They can simultaneously record, stream, and participate in video conferences, both hardware and software based. The room is further complemented by accurate tracking of the lead speaker and capturing of their audience in Full HD. Would you like to elevate your conference room experience as well? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to discuss how our products can assist you.

Text: Anastasia Yakimenko

Case Study: Robotics Championship in Kazakhstan covered with AREC

Dear ADENA Partners, the past several years have seen incredible growth in the field of robotics - from practical service robots used in hospitality, to multifunctional scientific rovers on Mars. Acknowledging this growth, many schools and universities enable programs and championships, inspiring students to choose a career in robotics. One example of such an initiative is the international VEX Robotics tournament, which attracts more than 1 million students from over 20,000+ schools in 50+ countries yearly. In 2021, this tournament was held in Kazakhstan, in Shokhan Ualikhanov Private School.

To stream such an impressive undertaking, the school required powerful and reliable equipment. Naturally, AREC’s Media Capture System was the go-to solution presented by our official Kazakh distributor, STEPLine. Two AREC cameras were used to capture the tournament in Full HD - CI-T21 Auto Tracking Camera provided a general overview of the competition area, whereas CW-210 Wireless Camera was constantly on the move, following the competing robots. Both cameras were connected to a KL-3W Media Station, where they were mixed and shown simultaneously to remote judges and spectators through YouTube.

The KL-3W made it possible to customize streaming and recording layout just as the organizers envisioned it, as well as switch it with a click of a button to any other preset. The internal WiFi module of KL series stations further enhances their portability aspect, allowing users to pair wireless cameras seamlessly as evidenced by the championship.

One AREC Media Station and two cameras is all that the school required to stream this event. Is your organization looking to host an event as well? Reach out to us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to assist you too!

Text: Anastasia Yakimenko

Case Study: Simple and Intuitive E-Learning with AREC in Mexico

Dear ADENA Partners, today’s case comes from the government of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The Secretaría de Educación de Nuevo León (Ministry of Education - shortened to SENL) with the help of our partner JSP Soluciones chose AREC to maintain their work uninterrupted in the face of social distancing restrictions and facilitate sharing of information between the officials.

Following current state and federal regulations, most SENL employees cannot attend work in person and have to participate in the organisation’s activities remotely. Same restrictions apply to affiliated teachers, professors, and staff members. As is the case with numerous other education-related institutions, SENL moved its activities online, and faced a number of disruptive challenges as a result, such as unstable connection, sound and image issues among others. All of them made it hard to maintain high quality standards through conventional means.

Overcoming these challenges required professional AV recording and streaming equipment for e-learning, and it is the reason why JSP Soluciones recommended SENL to choose AREC. To continue their work, SENL created broadcasting rooms. Various AV equipment is installed in these rooms where it is used to fuse captivating media content with practical learning materials. This process is accomplished by AREC LS-300 station with a press of just one button - it takes audio and video from used computers and cameras and records and streams it simultaneously. In terms of image, AREC Auto Tracking Camera CI-T21H and the PTZ Camera CI-21H are used - the former providing precise IR auto-tracking for the speaker, and the latter capturing various points of interest and audience. Moreover, what makes these broadcasting rooms reliable for SENL is the integration of different AV elements and their combined ease of use - all necessary functions of devices like cameras can be controlled from GUI on AREC Media Stations, and in just a few touches staff members can select the ideal media layout to deliver their training or message. Indeed, Walter Araujo, who is the CTO in this organisation, commented that AREC has “a simple and intuitive interface that helps end users even without professional knowledge to create high quality content”.

With AREC, SENL made sure that their teaching standards are upheld and that their work can continue uninterrupted. Is your organisation looking for ways to improve the quality of remote work and education? Contact us at www.a-dena.com to learn more about how you can use AREC solutions in your case.