NDI announced it has been named an official Crestron Integrated Partner. Crestron offers NDI support on the Crestron 1 Beyond line of broadcast-quality PTZ cameras and Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution.

Crestron’s 1 Beyond cameras and Automate VX solution are used with videoconferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms software to level up the experience in meeting rooms of all sizes with clear, crisp intelligent video.  By integrating NDI interfaces into its cameras, Creston simplifies the cabling for installation as a single ethernet cable can carry power, control, and video. For high profile or multi-purpose spaces that require a high camera count, NDI protocol ensures high-quality video with easy connectivity. Additionally, the integration significantly contributes to NDI’s ecosystem with uniquely capable camera products that are ready to be specified into any NDI workflow, fostering the adoption and standardization of best-of-breed technologies in pro AV. The integration of NDI features into Crestron’s products demonstrates the benefits of professional-grade tools and functionalities to their customers.

Between 2019 and 2020, the adoption of workplace collaboration technology solutions surged by 322%. The global pandemic may have opened the door to new possibilities, but the evolution in and continued adoption of collaborative software continues to expand.

In 2021, 79% of the global workforce reported leveraging digital collaboration tools, with 99% of remote workers relying on five separate conferencing apps on average. However, 64% of organizations reported experiencing daily challenges in integrating technologies from various collaboration vendors. Whether employees work remotely or in-office, collaboration technology has an established role.