Kentucky Energy Cooperative looks for custom IT and AV design for new headquarters Introduction Formed in 2015, Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) provides cost-effective energy resources for its municipal members. After three years of aligning public power goals, KYMEA needed a centralized Audio Visual (AV) collaboration hub for its agency operations and Board of Directors meetings. The Kentucky agency chose …
Microsoft continues to push IT departments to upgrade existing servers, by announcing end-of-support (EoS) for Windows Server and SQL Server 2008 / 2008 R2. IT departments utilizing said servers run the risk of exposing their organizations business applications to security threats if no action is taken. These potential security breaches could lead to a lasting negative impact, both financially and …
Cisco Gold partner renews coveted collaboration specialization Strategic Communications, a leading IT and Audio Visual (AV) integrator, recently renewed their Cisco Advanced Collaboration Architecture Specialization. For those holding the specialization, it signifies up-to-date best practices and competencies in Cisco unified communications, conferencing, customer care, and collaboration endpoints. “Strategic’s dedication to the Cisco product line continues to enable our team in …
How to upgrade your video conferencing capabilities with these new solutions. Effective communication is the lifeblood of any organization. One of the more efficient ways to communicate your ideas, thoughts, and message is through video conferencing. For instance, how you collaborate with customers, partners, vendors, and co-workers often mean the difference in completion of mission-critical objectives. Let’s take a look …
Organizations turn to AWS and Azure for ML and AI Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence platforms now integrate into both AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environments. Taking big data and analytics gathered in the cloud, developers create algorithms enabling ML and AI to actually learn! In summary, how do organizations utilize ML and AI to gain competitive advantage, improve operational …
Planning out a new audiovisual (AV) project is an exciting time for businesses. Whether installing a custom AV build for conference rooms or video walls for command centers, a reputable Crestron or Extron programming company is crucial in maximizing the user experience. Many certified Crestron and Extron programmers extend throughout the United States, and many of them provide solid service. …
IT and Audio Visual integrator earns coveted Cisco Security recognition Louisville, KY – 1/28/2019: Strategic Communications, a leading IT and audiovisual integrator, announced today they renewed their Cisco Advanced Security Architecture Specialization. The certification recognizes Strategic Communications fulfilled the training requirements to design and deploy the full suite of Cisco Security solutions. “Our Cisco Security offerings continue to grow and …
In 2018, the world witnessed many technological breakthroughs being implemented in both the public and private sectors. These IT solutions trends have created a pathway for even more breakthroughs in 2019. In brief, IT advancements are set to make a serious impact for consumers and businesses. The top IT solutions for 2019, delivered at Gartner’s Symposium/ITxpo in October of 2018, …
Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) looks to modernize their IT processes 12/13/2018 – Louisville, KY: Strategic Communications, an technology and audiovisual integrator based in Louisville, KY, announces being named one of the vendors for the Texas DIR Cloud Services contract. To elaborate, the contract provides a vehicle for State and Local government agencies within Texas to modernize their IT …
Contact centers continue to grow at rapid pace, and the outlook for cloud-based contact centers leads the charge. Organizations continue to integrate their processes into the cloud, and contact centers evolve to match the trend. For example, in 2017 the cloud-based contact center market was about $6.47 billion. By 2023, that number is forecasted to increase to over $24 billion! …
