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University of Guelph taps Sony AV solutions for hybrid learning

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March 28, 2022

The University of Guelph in Ontario, which serves nearly 30,000 students and more than 1,200 faculty, is expanding its hybrid learning technology with help from Sony Electronics' AV solutions, according to a company press release.

From projectors to pan-tilt-zoom cameras and displays, the university employs the Sony ecosystem to help support instructors' and reach students in different learning environments.

"Sony's product lineup is vast, however, one of the biggest features is the ability for the technology to integrate with our existing systems and be versatile enough to meet my specific needs," Christopher Hewitt, manager of classroom technical infrastructure at the university, said in the release. "The interoperability of the product is paramount. In addition, design quality seems to be synonymous with Sony's professional products. From LCD panels to projectors, it's reasonable to expect that Sony will always deliver a great product."

From classrooms including small seminar and lab rooms to lecture theaters, the University of Guelph uses Sony's latest technologies across campus. The institute has standardized on a range of more than 150 of Sony's laser projectors.

"We've been using Sony's projectors exclusively since 2015. When we were looking to make an upgrade, we conducted our own shoot-out testing the Sony projectors against other competitors and we're confident that the Sony lineup outperformed others," Hewitt said in the release. "Paired with the exceptional reliability that Sony provides, the models offer us a competitive advantage. In addition, the great sales incentive allowed us to maximize our renewal funding, enabling us to purchase units for more classrooms."

In addition, the University of Guelph has deployed more than 60 of Sony's PTZ cameras.