CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, November 14, 2019 – As a leading distributor of IT and Pro AV solutions for integrators, resellers, and retailers, D&H Distributing is always looking for new tools to help its clients achieve their technology goals. When the company recently moved to a new headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, they saw an opportunity to demonstrate the products they sell and installed a 5x3 panel video wall in the lobby that uses Gefen? 4K AV-over-IP to deliver customizable, simple, and reliable control of the HD content it presents.

“The video wall is a true showpiece,” said Jason Fregede, Pro AV Solutions Architect for D&H, “and we only wanted to showcase brands we carry and trust. It’s an attention-grabbing installation that also ensures we have access to any kind of visual content we want through a reliable, easy-to-use system. As an authorized distribution partner of Gefen’s video distribution products, we knew that the Gefen 4K AV-over-IP line would be the perfect solution to show our clients that it’s possible to design beautiful, simple-to-operate video walls for different types of applications.”

The video wall includes 15 NEC (UN4551S) 55” ultra-narrow bezel display panels in a five-panel-wide by three-panel-high configuration. Using four 4K digital signage players, and content managed by the Lenovo LDS platform, D&H can use the displays in a number of different configurations, with the option to create a three-by-three main display with flanking displays to show supplemental content. This was important, as the video wall’s use cases vary from day to day with events and meetings that demand different capabilities. The video wall relies on multiple Gefen? 4K UHD transmitters and receivers (EXT-UHD-LANS-TX and EXT-UHD-LANS-RX), plus the Gefen EXT-CU-LAN Matrix Controller, for scalable configuration and control. 

“We are working on a number of reseller events where we bring in clients to share our knowledge about new products and trends in the Pro AV sector,” Fregede added, “Outfitting our headquarters with solution-based labs, like the Gefen-powered video wall, puts our expertise front and center to exhibit how we can help clients achieve all their technology goals.”

According to Aaron Hernandez, Director of Pro Distribution for Nortek Security & Control – manufacturer of Gefen solutions – D&H’s long and successful relationship with the brand factored heavily into their decision to use Gefen products in their own headquarters.

“Norman Yohay from Yohay & Associates was critical in helping us establish this successful relationship with D&H. Once forged, D&H learned that Gefen was capable of creating a spectacular showcase in a permanent, public installation,” Hernandez said.  “With hundreds of people passing by the video wall every day and the central role it can play in events and welcoming new partners to the building, it was essential to use an ultra-reliable video distribution solution that can be quickly updated and easily controlled.”

Fregede also noted that the Gefen 4K AV over IP solution is one of the simplest to implement, which makes it ideal for integrators and resellers working on their first video wall project or looking to expand into the Pro AV market.

Currently, D&H’s lobby video wall is used to present custom “welcome” or “thank you” slides and videos for guests and vendors, and can also link with the company’s Twitter? feed, YouTube? channel and other online content sources to display a constant stream of branded content.

To learn more about how Gefen AV-over-IP is leading the industry in networked video solutions, please visit www.gefen.com.

About Nortek Security & Control

Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC) is a global leader in smart connected devices and systems for residential security, smart home automation, access control, and digital health markets. NSC and its partners have deployed more than 5 million connected systems and over 25 million security and home control sensors and peripherals. Through its family of brands including 2GIG®, ELAN®, GoControl®, Linear®, Mighty Mule®, IntelliVision®, and Numera®, NSC designs solutions for security dealers, technology integrators, value-added resellers, big-box retailers, OEM partners, service providers, and consumers. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, NSC has over 50 years of innovation and is dedicated to addressing the lifestyle and business needs of millions of customers every day. For further information, visit www.nortekcontrol.com. 

About Gefen

Gefen?, from Nortek Security & Control, creates seamless and scalable audio/video signal processing solutions for commercial and residential applications. With a heritage of practical innovation and first-to-market products, Gefen delivers intuitive A/V distribution solutions that bridge the gap between rapidly advancing technology and real-world applications. For more information, please visit www.gefen.com.

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