3 Key Questions to Win IT Buy‑In for Mass Communication Systems
Selling mass communication solutions isn’t just about addressing audio or speaker coverage anymore — it’s about speaking the language of IT. Modern mass-comm systems run on networks, integrate with software platforms, and offer enterprise-wide control. That makes IT...
Sound Masking: The Smart, Cost‑Effective Way to Improve Office Privacy
In today’s open offices and busy workplaces, maintaining speech privacy can be a real challenge. Traditional approaches like acoustic panels, ceiling tiles, or even walls and partitions help, but they often come with high costs and limited effectiveness. Enter sound...
Crestron’s New Experience Center in Midtown Manhattan: A Living Showcase for Smart Work & Home Spaces
In October 2024, Crestron opened the Crestron Experience Center (CEC) in Midtown Manhattan, located at 200 Lexington Avenue inside the New York Design Center. The center spans about 5,100 square feet and is meant to do more than display technology — it aims to immerse...
Why Legal Spaces Need Sound Masking
In legal settings, speech privacy is vital. The article defines speech privacy as “the inability of an unintended listener to understand another person’s conversation.” To achieve this, sound-masking systems introduce a soft ambient sound (similar to airflow) that...
Designing Workplaces for Gen Z
As Gen Z (born 1995–2012) becomes a major part of the workforce, their expectations are reshaping office design. They want spaces that blend connection, technology, and flexibility - environments that support both collaboration and quiet focus. According to AtlasIED,...
Revolutionizing Collaboration with Crestron AirMedia
In today’s hybrid work environments, seamless collaboration is key. Crestron AirMedia makes connecting and sharing content effortless. Effortless ConnectivityAirMedia allows laptops, tablets, and smartphones to connect wirelessly with no extra software or adapters so...
Shure Joins Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform to Enhance Collaboration Solutions
On November 19, 2024, Shure announced its inclusion in the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), an Android-based platform designed to enable device manufacturers and software developers to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of all users. MDEP...
The Art of Sound Masking in the Workplace
Sound masking is a technology that has been used for centuries to increase privacy and concentration. Interestingly, the technique is even dated back to ancient Romans who used the ambient sound of water running through their aqueducts to mask conversations. Fast...
Shure Enhances Conferencing Solutions with MXA901 Microphone and Designer 6.0 Software
On January 29, 2024, Shure introduced the Microflex® Advance™ MXA901 Conferencing Ceiling Array Microphone, expanding its Microflex Ecosystem™ to offer a modern audio solution tailored for contemporary meeting spaces. The MXA901 features a sleek, low-profile round...
Beyond Cybersecurity: How Sound Masking Enhances Confidentiality in Physical Spaces
When most people think of information security, they imagine firewalls, antivirus software, and phishing threats. However, AtlasIED highlights a crucial, often-overlooked dimension of privacy: securing conversations in physical environments using sound masking. Sound...



