{"id":1637,"date":"2018-08-26T11:53:31","date_gmt":"2018-08-26T01:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.konnectus.com.au\/?p=1637"},"modified":"2022-09-29T00:50:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T14:50:57","slug":"fit-for-purpose-technology-for-mary-bob","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.konnectus.com.au\/fit-for-purpose-technology-for-mary-bob\/","title":{"rendered":"Fit for Purpose Technology for “Mary & Bob”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that the vast majority of AV systems<\/a> are actually not used by people or, in many cases, definitely not used to their full capabilities? Now, why is that? Well, the main reason is due to these systems not being designed for the people that are actually using them.\u00a0 Now, that\u2019s quite puzzling you might think. But unfortunately, it\u2019s the truth.<\/p>\n

There are two key people in every single AV project<\/a>.\u00a0 And they\u2019re not the AV specialists<\/a> or the AV designers. They are the people that I call \u201cMary and Bob\u201d. Now \u201cMary and Bob\u201d are the people that use the AV systems and they\u2019re so important in every single project. You see, imagine this scenario. You have the best AV designers, you have the best complementary team: architects, builders, installers etc. The equipment is fantastic. Everything is planned out and thought about perfectly, to the millimetre. The systems are commissioned perfectly. At the end of the project, the end solution is all singing and dancing. But you know what? If no one has bothered to speak to \u201cMary and Bob\u201d and understand their requirements, the entire project\u00a0 will have been a complete waste of time and become another one of those AV systems<\/a>, which unfortunately, won\u2019t get used.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s look at some examples of \u201cMary and Bob\u201d in the real world. In a workspace environment, in that boardroom, the training room, conference rooms, the huddle spaces, \u201cMary and Bob\u201d are using all of those AV systems. Or what about in a teaching environment like a University, or a school? \u201cMary and Bob\u201d could be the teacher running the class, or they might be the students using the AV systems. Or what about in a court of law, or a hearing room? The judge, or the court operator, or the solicitor presenting evidence, they could all be \u201cMary and Bob\u201d. In a more sophisticated space like an entertainment venue, an auditorium, \u201cMary or Bob\u201d could be operating that mixing desk or located back in the control room, operating all of the AV systems in a live event. Maybe a very simple scenario could be a sound system in a restaurant. \u201cMary or Bob\u201d has to operate that as well. What about a digital signage system, which are ever so popular now? You need to keep that content fresh and up to date and \u201cMary and Bob\u201d have that responsibility.<\/p>\n

\u201cMary and Bob\u201d are so important and they are at the centre of every single AV project. And that\u2019s why we, here at konnectus, think about \u201cMary and Bob\u201d first and foremost before we even look at designing anything. We want to get to know them. We want to understand their world. What\u2019s their current situation? What\u2019s their desired situation? When do they need to use technology? When do they not? What do they need AV technology<\/a> for, specifically? And on and on we go. So, the better we know \u201cMary and Bob\u201d, the more accurate we can put together an AV system that truly meets their needs and requirements. Importantly, this then gives us confidence that the AV systems<\/a> are actually going to get used.<\/p>\n

So, on your next project, remember not to forget about \u201cMary and Bob\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did you know that the vast majority of AV systems are actually not used by people or, in many cases, definitely not used to their full capabilities? Now, why is that? Well, the main reason is due to these systems not being designed for the people that are actually using them.\u00a0 Now, that\u2019s quite puzzling … <\/p>\n

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