AREC appoints Alpha Technologies as the exclusive distributor for South Africa

Alpha Technologies is a Johannesburg-based distributor of professional AV solutions with offices in major South African cities. It is a well-known company with a diverse range of products, and the signed agreement with AREC bolsters the distributor’s offer for education, corporate, government, and healthcare verticals.

The primary element of AREC’s product line is the Media Station - a recording and streaming device that can automatically backup all produced content, with a variety of intuitive control interfaces for video production and camera control. Auto-tracking systems based on infrared, AI, and on discussion system integrations form the second key element of AREC’s product line, followed by cameras and accessories that enable additional uses of these and other

manufacturers’ products. Together, these products form the Media Capture System, a complete solution for lecture capture, enhanced conferencing, protocoling, live event production, and other uses.

Media Station

Auto-Tracking Systems

“AREC solutions will form an integral part of our suggested conferencing room and lecture hall

designs. Their depth of features and wide compatibility with other pro AV brands we distribute

like Biamp, Bose Professional and Alfatron ensures that our customers will continue to get the

best solution offered on the market.” Said Luiz Borrego from Alpha Technologies.

“We are thrilled to begin this new chapter with Alpha Technologies. The collaboration holds great potential for both of our companies”, said Boris Polyakov, Regional Sales Manager for AREC. “Alpha Technologies’ vast range of products and exceptional customer service makes them the perfect partner to grow business in South Africa.”

Case Study: Italian hospital chooses AREC to boost its conferencing experience

Dear ADENA Partners, this time we have a healthcare case study from Italy. Thanks to the efforts of our distributor Prase Media Technologies and system integrator Engineering Solutions S.r.l., a private hospital started using the AREC Media Capture System for internal and external meetings and training.

This hospital is located in the capital of Italy, Rome, and is an entirely private institution. It is a leader in healthcare and technological innovation research, and offers high-level bespoke services, therapy and programmes for its patients. The hospital has multiple centres of excellence for different medical areas, including plastic and robotic surgery, endometriosis treatment, breast surgery, hand and upper limb rehabilitation, and spine and sports traumatology among others. When housing this many disciplines and experts, communication and training become paramount for success, and thus the hospital decided to create a conference and training room that would fully meet its needs.

In the picturesque rooftop conference room, our partners built a complete solution for internal and external meetings and training. AREC LS-2 Media Station is used to combine images coming from two CI-21H PTZ network cameras. The station is very useful in this scenario since it is used as a video mixer with customisable layouts, giving the staff the ability to present computer content with cameras, only cameras, use picture-in-picture, side-by-side, and other modes, and output a different layout on the second display. What’s more, AREC cameras come with inbuilt tally lights that turn on when recording is in progress, immediately notifying all attendees. The whole system is controlled via a small touchscreen control panel and gives users the ability to start recording, streaming, and to change everything about their image presentation in a matter of one click. The conference room is connected to two surgery rooms thanks to Atlona AV over IP solutions, whereas Shure, Biamp, and Renkus-Heinz products are used for audio processing and control.

With the newly designed and technologically advanced conference room, meeting and training have never been easier for the hospital. Do you have a similar project idea in mind? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to discuss it with you and find the right solution together.

Text: Anastasia Yakimenko

Visit AREC at ISE 2023 in Barcelona

Are you planning to visit the ISE 2023 in Barcelona? Stop by and experience the latest AREC family of Lecture Capture, Auto-Tracking, and complete AV-over-IP solutions in Hall 5, 5D560.

AREC range includes professional, yet straightforward devices for recording, streaming, and automatic backup, auto-tracking cameras, and systems with congress microphone tracking, as well as advanced telemedicine conferencing units with annotations and other features. Our devices are used in universities and schools, companies and conferences, medical institutions, houses of worship, city councils, and many other areas.