This presentation will guide participants through various unique solutions for concealing the system equipment beyond the standard shelf or rack mount. We will explore taking advantage of the “no man’s land” behind rackrail, integrating blank panels with shelves, utilizing wall mount racks in tight spaces, and using the whole space/locations (ceiling, wall behind the display, in furniture and carts and stands) and much more. We will also discuss when to use these ideas and how they affect the design and installation benefits and challenges associated with each option. More importantly, we will cover the standards and certifications for installation and mounting that we must still adhere to and within while working with these unconventional methods. RU Value: 1RU

New collaboration trends are transforming the workplace. In place of large executive conference rooms are huddle rooms and a new generation of small meeting rooms designed to simplify and boost in-person and remote collaboration. With space at a premium and no equipment closet or dedicated rack room available within these spaces, integrators now face a dilemma: how to conceal the AV gear while still being able to support it reliably. Emerging AV furniture provides the answer by acting as both AV-technology host and aesthetically pleasing fixture. However, this solution begets another challenge for integrators: choosing technical furniture, a decision historically left up to the architects. What do professional integrators need to know about furniture to take advantage of this untapped revenue stream? This session will provide a business approach to technical furniture, including how to identify these opportunities and how to sell furniture solutions that leverage the latest trends in