Commercial A/V IT & Digital Media Systems

Learning spaces and classrooms demand an entirely different approach to audio visual and IT dynamics. In order to get and keep the attention of most students teachers must create an environment,that can compete against homes full of flat panels and the relentless phone. The myriad of content available for education requires 4K resolution, clean sound and the ability of the instructor and student to interact. MediaNow was focused on creating digital learning environments that are dynamic, interactive and immersive. Although the devices keep advancing at a Breakneck pace, we are happy to report prices continue to decline. There is never been a better time to digitize your classroom spaces. The effect it will have on the student population as well as improved efficacy of the teaching staff. Media now is your one stop source for great pricing from leading manufacturers plus an experienced team for design, build and support. We carry every significant brand just like Amazon; only if you have a question, we pick up the phone. So contact MediaNow, we look forward to discussing practical and dynamic solutions with you.

eSports and Robotics re-energizing public meeting spaces. Schools, universities and fraternal organizations are discovering that eSports and Robotic events bring out the public. The experience of live competition is very desirable to all AV tech savvy age groups. Speak to MediaNow about converting, upgrading or developing existing space it’s so highly flexible areas for attracting crowds to your facility during all four seasons. We can support your efforts from the concept through final installation phases. Take advantage of our American and international network of experts and suppliers. Allow us to take the unique steps of forecasting not only what the project will cost but what operations 3 years from now will cost. Then we take a realistic analysis and provide ideas what type of revenue the facility will generate. Only deep understanding of the entire multi-use facility development process will deliver the the kind of Analytics your team expects. After the groundwork is done it’s time to show you why we name the company media_now with the most creative and cost-effective mega Media integration ideas available anywhere on the planet. Ideas that go beyond the space and beyond your expectations. We can’t wait to show you what can happen!i

NOTE” that this section involves content delivery. We look at content creation and development in other sections of this website.

If there are any products or services that embody our name MediaNow and why we started this business, it would be Content Delivery Networks or CDN. Media NOW is exactly what CDN is all about. The most common type of CDN would be YouTube, will you post media content and anyone can watch it whenever they please. It’s media now. YouTube serves the media and a phone, tablet or laptop are the clients. However, when you want to deliver a lot of content to public or private viewers with control and security it’s time to consider your own CDN. A CDN encompasses more than simply streaming media. Typically a CDN will have content developer or acquisition, content management then content distribution. A CDN will usually have a portal where specific users can access the content.
If your CDN is for business, government or subscription, you may save time and money by working with professional outside sources who will not only guide you through the process; they will show you how to make the process more efficient or profitable.
When MediaNow works with a CDN client, we use a practical three step process.  

We begin with the WHY. What is your purpose? Who is your audience? Is it for, training, promotion, marketing, entertainment. Podcasting or pay model? You can be sure that every different application has subtle differences in what type of hardware, software, cloud service, content development / management, workflow and a host of other questions that are better and less costly to ask sooner; instead of later. 

Haivision Media Platform

Haivision Media Platform helps you organize, manage and share secure, high quality live and on-demand video to every employee, on any screen – desktops, monitors and mobile devices – anywhere. With the Haivision Media Platform, your organization can distribute IPTV, live and on-demand video content, including all hands and corporate events, and record multiple sources.

Today, it does not matter if you run an office a building a facility or a campus; the digital transformation is upon us. The Internet of Things continues to deliver an astonishing array of devices and systems to help do our jobs and live our lives better. The good news is that as things become digital, they become more practical to control. The bad news is that there is the disparate technologies that need help in order to play nicely together. While Alexa may allow you to call up your favorite tune, it’s not ready to speak with an auditorium full of sound processors, microphones and lighting instruments. On top of that there’s HVAC and security systems that require pinpoint controlled and access from multiple personnel. After years of working with media and mastering the control of all devices MediaNow has expanded our practice to include remote control and automation for any system in any location. Once again we partner with only the best of the best. The reason for that is top-flight with long positive reputations take the guesswork and worry out of any project. Nobody knows everything about everything, that’s why we have built relationships with exceptional manufacturers and providers who understand that bad things as well as good things/ can happen anytime. We enjoy working with our suppliers but we never forget we work for our customers . Allow us to show you an incredible universe  of control and automation devices with installation always available. 

The concept of command and control is evolving as fast as the digital transformation. No longer is C&C an audio visual domain. The majority of devices and systems are now AV over IT or completely IT. Excluding data feeds almost everything and security is media-related, you need to capture, store, monitor and analyze images. You will need to control autonomous devices. Cameras Now operate at 4K or higher resolutions. Almost every device in your system will be interactive. There will be multiple pathways of digital information that can either work together or trip over each other and your team. You not only have to be concerned with Thinking Out of the Box, you need to stay on top of that box. We are not being dramatic when we advise you to be very selective when you choose your sources. If your sources are not advising you about: Robotics, augmented reality AI, virtual reality VR, artificial intelligence AI, autonomous security devices and data analytics; then it’s time to find new sources. MediaNow has been designing installing and maintaining mission-critical systems for every branch of the US military including major federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies for over a decade. We look forward to putting our expertise and industry connections to work for you. Trust no less when the issues are Safety and Security.

• Network Operations Centers
• Security Operations Centers
• Emergency Operations Centers
• Autonomous Security Device Controls
• Real-Time Crime Centers
• Traffic Management Centers
• Social Media Listening Centers

It’s  amazing when you think about the evolution of the network it wasn’t that long ago that we were frustrated with slow connections, bulky devices and not much, as we move into the age a very fast mobile end wireless connections and BYOD a consumer- grade network will no longer do.

We have entered the age a purpose-built digital infrastructures, more specifically, they are digital media infrastructures. Because,no matter if you work in an office environment or deployed unit for the military there is a high probability that’s 75% of the traffic on your infrastructure will be media. Even if your operation focuses on data you will need infrastructure that can perform visualization, virtualization and analytics. Media Network specialization will come to every industry, sector, vertical and category. 

MediaNow contends that 802.11ax and CBRS are key wireless technologies that will underpin the The Internet of Things and the Digital Transformation, SMPTE the Society of Motion Picture and Television engineers have developed 2010 (dont let the 10 mislead you) standards for all aspects of networks that are specifically designed to carry media traffic. MediaNow can design and build Media infrastructure built to SMPTE standards to securley transport and deliver all signal traffic efficiently .

803.11ax
By summer 2020, most mobile devices available will support 802.11ax standard providing benefits in capacity for high-density scenarios via multiple improvements in the MAC and PHY layers: Enhanced Network Efficiency enables multi-user operation efficiency over-the- air: MU-MIMO allows wireless networks to more efficiently service the increasing numbers of phones, tablets, and other personal mobile devices. MU-MIMO does this by allowing the AP to communicate with multiple devices concurrently, rather than consecutively.

A single user can use multiple spatial streams to send a large amount of data to clients that can receive all these streams. Devices such as laptops could support two or sometimes three streams, allowing for high speed connections. Unfortunately smaller mobile devices like phones can typically support only one stream, and thus can’t take advantage of this capability.

CBRS
The FCC  has set aside 150 MHz of wireless spectrum in the 3.5 GHz cellular band for citizens and companies to share as they see fit,  Citizen Band Radio Service (CBRS) shared spectrum is a far-sighted and potentially transformative decision that could change the course of wireless communications in the United States   The power of CBRS comes from the fact that everyone – especially the end user – benefits:

• Mobile operators can leverage this band to augment their existing mobile coverage.
• Cable operators will be able to utilize this spectrum in their new wireless offerings.
• Federal agencies, will, for the first time, be able to build their own Private 4G LTE networks to address their most challenging mission-critical use cases with CBRS without having to rely on the Mobile Operator
  With Ruckus CBRS LTE portfolio, organizations can deploy and manage a private LTE network as easily as they deploy WifI today. 

WPA3:  Network Security 
At the beginning of 2018, the Wi-Fi Alliance® announced new security enhancements for Wi-Fi Protected Access. The follow-on to WPA2, WPA3 promises multiple enhancements:

1. Device Provisioning Protocol (DPP) – An exciting development for provisioning Internet of Things (IOT) devices.
2. Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) – Encryption for open wireless networks that prevents eavesdropping attacks
3. Suite-B – WPA3 adopts stronger cryptographic algorithms defined by the US Government. While mainly government and banking deployments are most interested in this feature, once available, all wireless deployments will benefit from these capabilities.
4. Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) – For customers that use insecure passwords, SAE adds another tenet of security that mitigates dictionary attacks by introducing a secure handshake.

Coming soon.

Projection and projectors have the longest history any technology used in Media. Projectors were used in the earliest silent films. They entertained and informed audiences long before television and the Internet. It is remarkable how they continue to evolve and advance. Projectors are still capable of doing things that flat panel video walls, LEDs and SMD’s can’t. For instance, a single projector can outsize, and out resolve mini video walls at a fraction of the cost. When it comes to simulation,

Only projectors can be mapped to any surface. Projection mapping is arguably the most exciting media technology.

On top of that. the latest laser projectors have eliminated dreaded blown bulbs and replacements. Projectors will remain the go-to display devices for most auditorium and large venues. The brightness and resolution of today’s projectors are opening new doors and presentation potential; only limited by the imagination of designers, installers and end-users. Today’s projectors are anything but old school. With brands like Digital Projection, Panasonic, and NEC, MediaNow can deliver compelling imagery for education, advertising, entertainment and government applications. Let us show you some examples of why projection will never die and continues to improve.