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Snapshot of Live Broadcast Feed When Monroe-Woodbury Central School District set out to modernize its board room, the goal wasn't just better sound and a bigger screen — it was a room that runs itself. Working alongside dealer partner Young Equipment Solutions, Bri-Tech designed and installed a fully automated AV environment built around Inspirence CODA, the intelligent control engine that now handles nearly every signal-routing decision in the room without anyone touching a button. The Challenge Board rooms are strange spaces to design for. One night they're hosting a formal public meeting with eighteen seated trustees and a packed gallery; the next, they need to become an open workshop space for a community forum or staff training session. Add in a rotating cast of presenters — some comfortable with AV gear, most not — and the traditional model of "hand someone a remote and hope for the best" starts to break down fast. Monroe-Woodbury needed a room that could flex between configurations, welcome any device without a cable hunt, and stay simple enough that a board member could walk in, sit down, and start talking — with zero setup. The Solution: A Room That Anticipates You At the center of the system is Inspirence CODA, which handles automatic signal routing across every input and output in the room. There's no power-up sequence and no source selection required for the most common use case: someone begins speaking into a microphone, and after a short delay the system wakes itself up. When the room goes quiet, it powers back down on its own. Plug in a laptop, and CODA senses the new HDMI signal and automatically routes it to the displays — no menu diving required. For anyone who'd rather skip the cable entirely, wireless casting is built in as well. Video. The room is anchored by a large video wall, complemented by three 98" displays mounted on the side and rear walls, giving every seat in the room — and the gallery — a clear sightline. All four display zones stay synchronized automatically, whether the source is a wired laptop, a wireless cast, or the room's own camera feed. Audio. Eighteen microphones cover the dais, each with compression and gating preconfigured specifically for the room's acoustics, so levels stay even whether a trustee leans in or sits back. The system automatically matches gain across all eighteen inputs and applies feedback filtering in real time, which means the days of a mic screeching mid-meeting are gone. Smart Podium Podium. At the presentation table or front of the room, an Inspirence Smart Podium replaces the traditional lectern and its tangle of cables with a single integrated unit — PC, microphone, and touchscreen built into one electrically height-adjustable stand. Presenters can annotate directly on the podium's 21.5" capacitive touch display while still facing the room. Because the podium is mobile and the room has multiple flush floor box connection points, it isn't locked to one fixed position either — staff can roll it to wherever a presentation or workshop calls for it. Cyberbooth Control. A touchscreen at the front of the room gives staff simple, intuitive access to the everyday adjustments — video source, volume, display power — without exposing the deeper system architecture. For anything more advanced, a full production-grade control and broadcast computer lives in the room's Inspirence Cyberbooth, giving technical staff granular control over individual mic channels, display zone routing, and amplifier management when they need it. Built to Change Shape Governance spaces don't get used just one way, and Monroe-Woodbury's board room was designed with that in mind. The dais tables fold and store, opening the floor for larger community events, workshops, or all-hands staff sessions — with the same automated AV system adapting to the new layout rather than requiring a separate setup. Why It Matters The result is a board room where the technology disappears into the background. Board members don't need training to use it, presenters don't need to hunt for the right cable, and district AV staff have full production control available the moment they need it — without it getting in anyone's way day to day. It's a model of what a modern public governance space can be: welcoming to the public, effortless for staff, and expandable as the district's needs evolve. FAQ Does anyone need to power on the system before a meeting? No. Speaking into a microphone wakes the system automatically after a short delay, and it powers down on its own after a period of inactivity. How does the room handle a guest presenter's laptop? Any laptop plugged in via HDMI is automatically detected and routed to the displays. Wireless casting is also available for anyone who prefers to skip the cable. Can the room be reconfigured for non-board-meeting events? Yes. The dais tables fold and store, opening the room for workshops, community forums, or larger gatherings, with the AV system adapting to the new layout. Who manages the more advanced production features? District AV staff can access full production and broadcast controls through the dedicated computer housed in the room's Inspirence Cyberbooth. For Design/Consulting Contact: info@bri-tech.com For Education Sales contact - info@youngequipment.com

Fire Alarm Design and Installed by Bri-Tech A Conversation with Bri-Tech's Technology & Life Safety Advisors Question: Bri-Tech refers to itself as Technology & Life Safety Advisors instead of simply a fire alarm contractor. Why? Bri-Tech: Because we're solving a much bigger problem than installing equipment. A fire alarm system is one of the most important life safety investments a building owner will ever make. The devices themselves are only one piece of the puzzle. What truly protects people is the planning, engineering, code compliance, system integration, installation quality, testing, documentation, and long-term support behind those devices. Our role is to help clients make informed decisions—not simply sell a panel or a package. We work with owners, architects, engineers, construction managers, and facility directors to design systems that meet today's requirements while preparing for tomorrow's needs. That's why we call ourselves Technology & Life Safety Advisors. Question: Many companies advertise fire alarm installation. Is there really a difference? Bri-Tech: There can be a significant difference. Some companies compete almost entirely on installation price. In many cases, the installation is priced very aggressively because their long-term business model depends on recurring inspection, testing, monitoring, service calls, and future upgrades. There's nothing inherently wrong with recurring service—every fire alarm system requires regular inspections and maintenance by code. The difference is whether the system was designed to minimize future costs or simply to win the initial bid. A well-designed system is easier to maintain, easier to troubleshoot, and less expensive to own over its entire lifecycle. We encourage building owners to evaluate the total cost of ownership, not just the price on bid day. Question: So the lowest proposal isn't always the best value? Bri-Tech: Exactly. The initial installation is only one chapter in the life of a fire alarm system. Every building owner should also consider: How serviceable is the system, are the techs that installed local or is this subbed? Are replacement parts readily available? Is the manufacturer committed to long-term support? Will future additions require replacing major components? What are the annual inspection and maintenance costs likely to be over the next 10 to 20 years? Sometimes a proposal that costs slightly more upfront can save thousands of dollars over the life of the building. We believe the best investment is one that performs reliably, remains code compliant, and minimizes operating costs year after year. Question: Why is New York different than many other states? Bri-Tech: New York has some of the most demanding fire safety regulations in the country. Commercial projects must comply with New York State requirements, while projects in Long Island must meet NFPA 72 standards and be approved by the local AHJ (Fire Marshal).. All require professionally engineered drawings, permit approvals, and acceptance testing before the system can be placed into service. Rather than viewing code as an obstacle, we see it as the framework for designing a safer building. Question: How do you approach the design of a custom fire alarm system? Bri-Tech: Every building is different. Before recommending equipment, we learn how the building operates, how people move through it, what risks exist, and how the owner expects the facility to evolve over time. Whether we're designing for a school, municipal building, healthcare facility, office, warehouse, or luxury residence, our objective is always the same—to create a system that fits the building instead of forcing the building to fit the system. Question: What does the engineering process involve? Bri-Tech: Once we've completed the assessment, we design the complete life safety system. That includes detector placement, pull stations, notification appliances, control equipment, monitoring, battery calculations, and system integration. CAD drawings are developed to ensure code compliance, installation efficiency, and future serviceability. For projects requiring engineered plans, we coordinate with licensed Professional Engineers and Registered Architects throughout the approval process. Question: Fire alarm technology has changed dramatically. What capabilities are available today? Bri-Tech: Today's fire alarm systems do far more than activate a horn. Depending on the building, they can integrate voice evacuation, emergency communications, mass notification, smoke control, elevator recall, access control, security systems, and building automation. Just as importantly, intelligent systems provide diagnostics that help identify issues before they become emergencies, reducing downtime and improving reliability. Question: What makes up a complete fire alarm system? Bri-Tech: Every component plays a role. Smoke and heat detectors identify developing hazards. Manual pull stations provide immediate occupant activation. Horns, speakers, and strobes communicate emergency conditions throughout the building. The fire alarm control panel coordinates the entire system while communicating with a supervising monitoring station. Dedicated electrical circuits, battery backup, and—where appropriate—emergency generators ensure the system continues protecting occupants even during power failures. Question: What does the installation process look like? Bri-Tech: Successful projects begin with planning—not wiring. We coordinate permits, scheduling, and construction activities before installation begins. Our licensed technicians install and program the system according to approved drawings, followed by comprehensive testing of every device and every operating sequence. We remain involved through inspections, commissioning, owner training, and final acceptance to ensure the system performs exactly as intended. Question: What's the biggest piece of advice you give building owners? Bri-Tech: Don't shop for a fire alarm system the same way you'd shop for non-life safety trades. This service company is likely going to be a part of your team for decades. You're making a long-term investment in your building's life safety infrastructure. Choose a partner who understands technology, engineering, code compliance, and the operational realities of maintaining a facility for decades—not just someone offering the lowest installation number. Our mission has always been simple: design smarter systems that cost less to own over their lifetime while providing the highest level of protection for the people who depend on them every day. That's what being a Technology & Life Safety Advisor means. Speak to out team at info@bri-tech.com

Ask most homeowners what they're protecting against and they'll say burglary, (or I just want the insurance discount). It's the obvious answer — the one every alarm company has trained us to think about for decades. But spend enough time inside the homes of Long Island's most discerning property owners, as we have at Bri-Tech, and a different picture emerges. The break-in is the rare event. The threats that actually cost homeowners — in money, in time, in peace of mind — are almost always something quieter. The Threats Nobody Talks About A pipe freezes in a utility room while the family is in Florida for two weeks. By the time anyone notices, the water has been running for four days. The floors are gone. The walls need remediation. The insurance claim is six figures and the home isn't livable for three months. A garage door left open by a teenager who forgot, or by a delivery driver who didn't close it properly sits open through the night. A storm rolls through. Two days later, the homeowner notices mold starting at the base of the wall. Or they don't notice for weeks. A generator kicks on during a power outage and runs for six hours carrying the full household load pool pump, AC throughout the house, EV charger, appliances — until it starts overheating and no one notices the alert - fails at 2am, when some de-loading would have made the difference. The security system, the refrigerators, and the sump pump all go offline together. These aren't hypotheticals. They're the calls we get. And in almost every case, the homeowner had some form of "security" a doorbell camera, an alarm contract, maybe a monitoring service. None of it was watching the right things. What Symbiant Intelligent Property Protection Actually Does Symbiant is not a security system in the traditional sense. It's a complete property intelligence platform designed to watch everything your home is doing, all the time, and respond when something changes. The word "intelligent" matters here. A doorbell camera records what happens in front of your house. Symbiant understands your entire property its systems, its vulnerabilities and monitors against all of them simultaneously. When something deviates, you know immediately. In many cases, the system takes action before you need to. Top 10 Symbiant Intelegent Property Protection Features - you will not find on a basic alarm system. 01 Complete perimeter and interior surveillance Professionally placed cameras covering every entry point, driveway, perimeter zone, and critical interior space designed around your property, not mounted where it's easy. Full real-time visibility from any device, any location. Camers have alerts that can trigger an alarm action. 02 Temperature monitoring and automatic water shutoff Continuous monitoring of every temperature zone in the home (scanning the thermostats and critically places sensors). Threshold alerts the moment a space drops toward dangerous temperatures. Integrated automatic water shutoff valve closes the supply before a frozen pipe becomes a burst pipe. Prevention, not response. 03 Generator integration and intelligent load shedding Symbiant connects to your whole-home generator and monitors fuel status, runtime, and load in real time. When the generator activates, non-essential loads pool pump, secondary AC zones, EV charger are automatically shed. Critical systems stay on. Your generator lasts. 04 Keyless Phone access control and door and gate monitoring Smart locks integrated with your system every door, gate, and access point logged and monitored. Know who came, when, and whether they closed things properly. Garage position monitored continuously. Alerts when anything is left open past a set threshold. 05 Whole-home lighting integration on alarm trigger When any alarm zone triggers, every light in the home activates at full brightness instantly. Making camera images clear. You get a notice on you phone and can see the system. You have complete situational awareness before you open a door not after. False alarms are cleared in seconds. Real events are met with information. 06 Life safety smoke and carbon monoxide Smoke and CO detection integrated into the same platform so Symbinat turns on lights for safe exit. Not a separate system with a separate app. A single dashboard for every protection layer in your home, monitored continuously by Bri-Tech. 07 Network infrastructure built for protection Today our clients feel their network is as important as power and HVAC. Bri-Tech designs and installs the commercial-grade network infrastructure your Symbiant system operates on with redundancy. When the internet goes down, your system stays up. Cell and Starlink back-up options. 08 Tech Support Center Every alarm company has a central station. In addition Bri-Tech has a dedicated tech support center. Our tech monitor your complete Symbiant system and network not just the alarm panel. Every network device, every subsystem alert is visible to our team. When something changes anywhere in your property, we see it. This includes your network performance. Because today the network is as important as power and HVAC to many of our clients. 09 Fuel and Water Lever Monitoring Symbiant can monitor analog variables like liquid levels and pressures. These capabilities have been used to monitor water filter systems. irrigation water reclaim tanks, fuel oil. Low level action can be set by you and automatic email notifications get sent to service providers. 10 Notifications Not every thing is an alarm condition. Simple notifications like alarm disarmed is a comfort. Getting a little information about you home on its status in a great Peace of Mind feature. A User Interface Everyone Understands. At a glance you can see what is on in all the areas, just press a room on the floor plan view and you can control anything. At a Glance, Temps, Door Lock Status, Lighting and AV Status Or Press the Symbiant button (Top Left) for One button full house control - and yes it is fully customizable - icons and all! Symbiant Whole Home Macro Page - table top touchscreen The Symbiant phone app looks the same as the Touchscreens and iPad. One Platform. One Company. No Gaps. The most common failure in residential protection systems isn't a hardware failure. It's a gap between the alarm company and the network provider, between the camera system and the monitoring service, between the generator installer and anyone who knows it should be connected to anything else. Bri-Tech eliminates those gaps. We design the network. We install Symbiant. We configure the integrations. We monitor the system. One company, from design through daily operation, that understands your entire property and is accountable for all of it. When something changes at your property at any hour, for any reason — there is one place it goes. To us. And one place it comes from. Us. Recent Symbinat Projects Why this matters for high-value properties The homes Bri-Tech protects represent serious investment in time, in resources, in the quality of life they're designed to provide. The security infrastructure protecting those homes should be commensurate. A $400 doorbell camera on a home worth several million dollars isn't a security decision it's a gap waiting to be discovered. Bri-Tech works with homeowners directly and with builders at the design phase before walls close, before conduit runs, before the decisions that determine what's actually possible have already been made. A protection system designed into a home performs better than one installed around it. And the homeowner's experience at move-in is categorically different when every protection layer was thought about from the beginning. What to Expect When You Call The first conversation is a property review not a sales call. We want to understand your home, how you use it, where you spend your time, how long you're away, what systems you already have, and what's keeping you up at night. From that conversation, we build a protection scope specific to your property. No templates. No packages you choose from a menu. A system designed for where you live. We serve existing homes across Long Island full upgrades and retrofits and new construction at the design phase. If your home is already built and your current protection isn't what it should be, that's a fixable problem. Call us. Ready to protect your property properly? We offer a free consultation for homeowners and builders across Long Island. One conversation — we'll tell you exactly what complete protection looks like for your property. "We protect many of Long Island's most notable properties. Let us protect the most important one. Yours." 631-563-8000 info@bri-tech.com 829 Lincoln Ave, Bohemia NY Serving all of Long Island, NYC and the Hudson Valley Frequently Asked Questions What does a home security system actually protect against besides burglary? Break-ins are the rare event. The failures that actually cost high-value homeowners are frozen and burst pipes, garage doors left open, generators that overload and fail during an outage, and network outages that take the whole system offline. A traditional alarm only watches for intrusion it doesn't watch for any of these. Can a smart home system prevent a burst pipe? Yes. Symbiant continuously monitors temperature in every zone of the home and pairs that with an automatic water shutoff valve. When a space drops toward a dangerous temperature, the system alerts and can shut off the water supply before a frozen pipe bursts — prevention instead of a six-figure remediation bill. Does Symbiant work with a whole-home generator? Yes. Symbiant connects directly to the generator and monitors fuel status, runtime, and load in real time. When the generator activates, it automatically sheds non-essential loads — pool pump, secondary AC zones, EV charger — so critical systems like the security system, refrigeration, and sump pump stay on instead of overloading the generator. What happens if the internet goes down — does the security system stop working? No, not with a properly designed system. Bri-Tech builds the commercial-grade network infrastructure Symbiant runs on, with redundancy and cellular or Starlink backup, so the system stays online even when the primary internet connection fails. Is Symbiant the same as a traditional alarm monitoring service? No. A traditional alarm company monitors intrusion sensors and dispatches on an alarm trigger. Symbiant is a full property intelligence platform cameras, temperature and water shutoff, generator load management, access control, lighting automation, smoke/CO, network health, and fluid-level monitoring all on one dashboard, watched by a dedicated Bri-Tech tech support center, not just a central station. What is "intelligent load shedding" on a generator? It's the automatic shutdown of non-critical electrical loads like a pool pump, a second AC zone, or an EV charger the moment a generator takes over during a power outage. Without it, a generator carrying the full household load can overheat and fail, taking security, refrigeration, and the sump pump down with it. Symbiant does this automatically in real time. Who is Symbiant designed for? Long Island homeowners and builders with high-value properties generally $1M+ homes — where a simple doorbell camera and a basic alarm contract leave gaps that don't match the value of the property. Bri-Tech works with homeowners on existing homes and with builders at the design phase, before walls close. How is Symbiant different from stacking a camera system, an alarm, and a separate generator monitor? Those are usually installed by different companies with no connection between them the most common failure isn't a hardware failure, it's the gap between systems. Bri-Tech designs the network, installs Symbiant, configures every integration, and monitors the whole property from one place, so there's one system and one point of accountability instead of several vendors that don't talk to each other.

Inspirence Digital Cyclorama by Bri-Tech If you've ever tried to make a gym floor feel like center stage, you know the problem. Banners, curtains, and a couple of stage lights can only do so much. The room still looks like a gym. Inspirence is changing that with the Digital Cyc (model i3214Tp2), a 32 ft × 14 ft seamless LED video wall built to turn any gymnasium, auditorium, or multi-purpose space into a true production stage, on command. What it actually is Think of it as a giant, modular LED backdrop. Instead of a fixed mural or a pull-down screen, your stage background becomes a living canvas, team colors, and logos for a pep rally, a custom scene for the spring musical, sponsor recognition for a banquet, a livestream-ready backdrop for graduation. Same wall, infinite looks, swapped out in minutes from a laptop. The specs that matter to you 2.6mm pixel pitch - sharp enough for close viewing distances in a gym or auditorium, not just from the back row 4000 nits brightness - holds up under house lights and stage lighting instead of washing out 160° viewing angle - bleachers, floor seats, balcony - the image holds true wherever people are sitting 100,000-hour rated lifespan - built for years of assemblies, games, concerts, and ceremonies, not a one-season investment Modular tile construction (500mm × 125mm modules) - the 32 ft × 14 ft footprint shown here is the standard build, but the system scales to fit your actual stage, wall, or wing space Why districts and venues are looking at this now Most schools already own pieces of the puzzle, a stage, a sound system, maybe a projector that gets wheeled out twice a year. The Digital Cyc replaces all of that improvising with one permanent, professional surface that's ready for whatever the calendar throws at it: honor society inductions, championship banners, theater backdrops, board meetings, livestreamed ceremonies for families who can't make it in person. It's the same idea broadcast studios and concert stages have used for years to go camera-ready instantly, scaled and priced for a school or venue budget, with a footprint your facilities team can actually plan around. Built by people who've done this before Bri-Tech designs and builds these systems specifically for the school and venue market, and stands behind them with the install support and long-term reliability districts expect from any major facility investment. If you're planning a renovation, a new performing arts space, or just tired of duct-taping a backdrop together every spring concert, this is worth a look. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How difficult is the Digital Cyc to operate for non-technical school staff? A: It is designed specifically for standard school operations. Backgrounds, media files, and layouts can be managed directly from a standard laptop or browser interface. Staff members can switch between a sports layout, an assembly presentation, or theatrical backgrounds with just a few clicks. Q: Does a 4,000-nit display get too bright for indoor gym settings? A: The high brightness capability is there to ensure the screen remains completely vivid under intense gym lighting or stage spots. However, the display is fully dimmable, allowing operators to easily dial back the brightness for intimate evening performances, slide presentations, or dimmed-room events. Q: Can the standard 32 ft × 14 ft size be modified? A: Yes. Because the Digital Cyc is built using precise, modular LED tiles, we can scale the dimensions up or down during the design phase to match the exact structural limitations, sightlines, or physical framing of your specific stage or wall space. Q: How does the system hold up against stray basketballs or gym activity? A: The display panels are ruggedized for institutional environments. For multi-purpose spaces where the stage doubles as a gym or athletic space, protective padding or physical motorized roller cages can be integrated into the layout to shield the wall during high-impact sports activities. Q: How does this connect with our existing sound and video equipment? A: As a specialized AVL integrator, Bri-Tech engineers the system to function seamlessly with your current infrastructure. It integrates with your existing house audio, stage lighting controllers, or live production switchers, giving you a completely cohesive setup. See the fill line of Inspirence Products Available from Young Equipment

When a school asks us to turn a gymnasium, cafeteria, or multipurpose room into a true performance venue, the stage itself is just as important as the AV system sitting on top of it. That's why Bri-Tech is proud to announce we are now a certified installer of Sheridan Seating's retractable stage systems adding professional-grade, code-compliant staging to our growing portfolio of AVL resources for K-12 schools and higher ed. Why Retractable Stages, and Why Sheridan Seating Multi-use spaces are the reality of modern school design. A gym has to be a gym on Monday, a stage for the winter concert on Thursday, and an assembly hall on Friday. Portable staging platforms get the job done, but they come with real trade-offs: storage headaches, setup time, inconsistent surfaces, and a look that never quite reads as "performance-ready." Sheridan Retractable Stage Video Sheridan Seating's retractable stages solve that problem at the architectural level. The platform retracts into a recessed wall niche or sits flush as a surface-mounted unit, and the entire substructure and power mechanics tuck away neatly when closed. At the turn of a key, a room transforms from gym mode to stage mode in under a minute, powered by an instant-reverse electric winch system. A few things make these systems a strong fit for school environments specifically: Built for daily use, not just special events. These aren't rental staging decks. The platforms are solid, free of hinge joints or loose hardware, and engineered for the kind of repeated, year-round use a school schedule demands. Fully customizable to the space. Starting at 6' x 6' and scaling up from there, Sheridan Seating builds to the actual dimensions and constraints of a room including challenging layouts, slanted ceilings, and older buildings where a standard stage footprint just won't work. Code compliance that holds up to inspection. Every system meets ADA & ABA, IBC, NFPA-5000, ANSI, and UL/ULC standards, with detachable stairs, handrails, and safety-tread steps built in from the start. For school facilities and AHJs, that compliance isn't optional it's table stakes, and Sheridan Seating delivers it as standard. Installation options that match the building. Recessed-mount stages disappear into the wall for a seamless look in higher-visibility spaces; surface-mount stages offer a more cost-effective retrofit path for existing buildings where minimizing construction disruption matters. What This Means for the Schools We Work With Becoming a certified Sheridan Seating installer isn't about adding a product line it's about closing a gap. For years, schools planning an AVL or auditorium upgrade have had to coordinate separately with a staging contractor and an AV integrator, hoping the two scopes lined up. Now, a district working with Young/Bri-Tech can get the stage, the rigging, the lighting, and the full AVL system designed and installed as one coordinated project, with one team accountable for how it all works together. That matters most in the spaces schools actually have: cafetoriums, gymnasiums, and multipurpose rooms that need to flex between PE class, lunch service, and a fully produced concert or assembly sometimes all in the same week. A retractable stage designed in tandem with the AV system means the sightlines, the cable runs, the lighting positions, and the acoustic treatment are all planned around the same platform from day one. This certification builds directly on the staging and AVL infrastructure work we've already been doing for schools through our Inspirence video and scoreboard line, and it reflects where we see the next few years of school facility investment heading: multi-use spaces that need to do more, look better, and operate reliably for non-technical staff. Built Into the Way We Already Design School AVL Systems Young & Bri-Tech have spent years designing low-voltage, AV, and lighting systems for schools across Long Island, and the constant across every project is the same: school facilities staff need systems that are simple to operate, durable enough for daily use, and flexible enough to support everything from a pep rally to a graduation ceremony. Sheridan Seating's retractable stages share that same design philosophy turn-key operation that any staff member can run, built to hold up under constant use, and engineered to fit spaces exactly as they exist, not as a catalog spec sheet assumes they should. If your district is planning a gymnasium, cafetorium, or auditorium upgrade and a retractable stage is part of the conversation, we'd welcome the chance to talk through what a fully integrated stage-and-AVL solution could look like for your space. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How long does it take to deploy or retract the stage? A: The entire system operates at the turn of a key and fully deploys or retracts in under a minute using an electric, automated winch system. It requires minimal physical effort, making it easy for any staff member to operate safely. Q: Can these stages be retrofitted into existing gymnasiums or cafeterias? A: Yes. While recessed-mount stages are ideal for new construction or major renovations, our surface-mount options are perfect for retrofitting existing spaces. They sit flush against the existing wall, minimizing structural disruption while still providing a clean, professional look when closed. Q: What are the size limitations for a retractable stage? A: Systems are highly customizable. Standard sizes start at 6' x 6', but they can scale up significantly to accommodate large ensembles or theater productions. Because Sheridan Seating custom-builds to the space, we can design around challenging room layouts, low ceilings, and structural obstructions. Q: Are retractable stages safe and code-compliant for K-12 schools? A: Absolutely. Safety and compliance are built into the engineering. Every stage system meets strict international and national building codes (including ADA, IBC, NFPA-5000, and UL standards). They feature robust locking mechanisms, safety-tread steps, and detachable handrails to ensure student and staff safety. Q: Why should we source the stage and the AV system from the same team? A: Traditional projects require a district to coordinate separate staging and AV contractors, which often leads to misaligned sightlines, poorly placed cable runs, or lighting positions that don't match the stage footprint. By handling both AVL and staging under one roof, Young/Bri-Tech ensures that acoustics, lighting, power, and sightlines are perfectly integrated from day one. Ready to explore a retractable stage solution for your school? Contact Young Equipment 631-582-5900 info@youngequipment.com If your a design professional looking for technical specifications contact Bri-Tech direct at to schedule a site assessment and design consultation. 631-563-8000 info@bri-tech.com

Inspirence | Acoustic Environments from Bri-Tech, made on Long Island, NY Acoustic treatment for executive conference room by Bri-Tech There is a moment in a well-designed room when you stop noticing the sound not because the room is silent, but because it is perfectly at ease. Voices carry clearly without effort. Music fills the space without washing over it. Thought arrives without the constant friction of unwanted noise. That moment is what Aethon was built to create. Aethon is Inspirence's new line of acoustic treatment systems for educational and AV environments. The name comes from the aether the intangible upper atmosphere of classical philosophy, the element beyond air, beyond reach. Invisible. Effortless. Precisely the qualities that define what great acoustic treatment should be: you should never have to think about it. Why now, and why schools need acoustic treatment systems: The acoustic environment inside a school has never mattered more. Learning spaces have transformed dramatically open-plan labs replace rows of individual desks, immersive AV rooms deliver experiences that would have seemed impossible a decade ago, auditoriums, cafetorium and gymnatorium host performances, assemblies, and hybrid events simultaneously. These spaces demand more acoustically than traditional classrooms ever did, and the cost of getting it wrong is measured in real outcomes: speech intelligibility, student fatigue, teacher strain, the quality of a performance, the credibility of a presentation. ANSI S12.60 - the governing standard for classroom acoustics in the United States sets reverberation time limits that many existing school spaces simply cannot meet without dedicated acoustic treatment. Nine products. Every space covered. Made on Long Island The Aethon line launches with nine products across three categories, each designed to address a specific acoustic challenge in the environments where Inspirence works. Ceiling baffles The AE-CB100 Vertical Drop Baffle is the workhorse of the range — a single-sided hanging absorber in rigid fiberglass that brings NRC ratings of 0.90 to 0.95 into auditoriums, cafeterias, and multi-purpose halls with minimal ceiling intrusion. Suspend it from aircraft cable or fix it direct; specify it in two-inch or four-inch depths; choose from over fifty fabric colors. It is a product that disappears into the ceiling and takes the echo with it. The AE-CB200 Dual-Sided Cloud Baffle steps up for podcasting, studios, immersive and critical listening spaces. Absorbing from both faces, with mineral wool core and optional integrated LED edge lighting, it achieves NRC 0.95 to 1.00 as close to acoustic perfection as a ceiling treatment reaches. Seismic-rated per ASCE 7, with drop rods adjustable from twelve to one hundred and twenty inches. The AE-CB300 Fin Baffle Array brings architectural rhythm and broadband control together. Closely spaced vertical fins on a continuous rod system let designers tune fin width, spacing, and orientation on-site, making this the most configurable product in the range. Ideal for the long corridors and open cyber labs where sound needs managing without the space being closed down. Acoustic panels The AE-AP100 Fabric Wrapped Panel is the foundation of the Aethon panel family — the product specifiers reach for first. Available in two-inch and four-inch depths with aluminium or MDF framing, achieving NRC 1.00 and STC 30+ in the four-inch configuration, it satisfies ANSI S12.60 in classrooms and conference rooms while offering design flexibility that goes far beyond standard acoustic foam. Tackable surface, integrated whiteboard face, recycled content core — this is a panel that works as hard visually as it does acoustically. The AE-AP200 Diffusion-Absorption Panel is for spaces where pure absorption is not the answer. podcasting suites, video studios, theaters, and immersive environments need controlled scatter alongside sound removal. The QRD face — available in N=7 or N=13 quadratic residue sequences — delivers a diffusion coefficient of 0.70 or higher across 250 Hz to 4 kHz, certified to AES-4id. Natural wood veneer and anodized aluminium face options make this as much an interior element as an acoustic one. The AE-AP300 Bass Trap Corner Panel addresses the low frequencies that fabric panels simply cannot reach. Triangular-section, floor-to-ceiling, in heavy rockwool or fiberglass — it treats the 125 Hz room modes that cause the tonal unevenness in recording spaces and cyber labs, achieving α ≥ 0.70 at 125 Hz and α ≥ 0.95 at 250 Hz. It is the product that solves problems other treatments leave behind. Acoustic wall systems The AE-AW100 Modular Wall Tile System is Aethon's answer for spaces that need flexible, fast, and visually engaging acoustic treatment. PET fiber tiles stick or hook-and-loop onto any prepared wall surface. With 256 standard colors and a full-color custom print option, they are as much a design element as an acoustic solution. For podcase studios, cyber labs, maker spaces, and breakout rooms, they are the obvious choice. The AE-AW200 Perforated Metal Acoustic Wall is built for demanding environments. K-12 gymnasium walls, high-traffic corridors, auditorium side walls places where durability and performance have to coexist. A perforated steel or aluminium face over mineral wool and acoustic cavity delivers NRC 0.80 to 0.95 and STC 35 to 45, with impact resistance meeting IBC requirements. Concealed clip mounting, custom perforation patterns, and graphic print capability make it suitable for spaces where the wall treatment is part of the architecture. The AE-AW300 Slatted Wood Acoustic Wall brings warmth to the Aethon range. FSC-certified oak, walnut, or maple slats over a mineral wool backer fire-treated as standard, Class A certified achieve NRC 0.75 to 0.90 while delivering the natural material presence that auditoria, libraries, and performing arts spaces deserve. Blind fasteners leave no visible fixings. LED shadow-gap channel lighting is an option. It is the product for spaces where acoustic performance and architectural character have to be the same thing. AE-AW400 Stretched Fabric Wall System The new industry trend that we see from architects and designers : a seamless, full-wall fabric treatment that handles acoustic performance, projection, and environmental graphics within a single system. The AE-AW400 Stretched Fabric Wall System is that product. The principle is straightforward. An aluminum perimeter track recessed into the wall for a flush finish, or surface-mounted for retrofit holds acoustically transparent fabric stretched drum-tight over a mineral wool infill. The result is a jointless, seamless wall surface with NRC 0.80 to 0.95 depending on infill depth, Class A fire certified, ANSI S12.60 compliant. The fabric is field-replaceable without touching the frame change the color, update the artwork, or swap to a projection-grade face without a full reinstallation. Three configurations are available within the same track system: The Standard configuration offers 200 fabric colors and custom dye matching, making it the most versatile acoustic wall finish in the Aethon range. For auditoria side walls, library feature walls, and administration spaces, it delivers high NRC in a surface that reads as architecture rather than treatment. The Projection configuration uses a projection-grade acoustically transparent fabric gain 1.0 to 1.3 to create a seamless fixed-install projection surface with full acoustic performance behind the image plane. In an immersive AV environment or auditorium, this eliminates the separate projection screen entirely. The wall performs acoustically when the projector is off and as a display surface when it is on. One surface. Two functions. The Printed Art configuration brings high-resolution dye-sublimation printing to a fully acoustic wall. Custom artwork, school branding, environmental graphics, photographic murals all printed on acoustically transparent polyester fabric to ISO 105-B02 Grade 5+ light fastness, so the color holds over the life of the installation. The NRC performance of the mineral wool infill is fully retained through the print. Schools and universities have used printed acoustic walls to transform a treated surface into a piece of the building's identity. The AE-AW400 also supports curved and radius walls through a flexible track variant, and the same system works on ceilings with identical installation detail. Specify 2" infill for mid-to-high frequency control, or 4" where low-mid performance and maximum NRC are required. Full specification documentation, ASTM test reports, and CAD details for the AE-AW400 are available through Inspirence now. What Aethon means in practice A lab in a secondary school. Thirty students, hard floor, exposed ceiling deck, a wall of monitors generating constant low-level noise. Previously, the acoustic solution would have been an afterthought — some foam tiles ordered online, installed without a specification, performing somewhere between inadequate and invisible on the NRC scale. With Aethon, the same space is treated with AE-CB300 fin baffles overhead — tuned to the room's dimensions, specified to meet ANSI S12.60's reverberation targets — and AE-AW100 modular tiles on the side walls in the school's colors, with a custom print of the department's identity. The result is a space that students and teachers describe not in acoustic terms, but in experiential ones: it feels calmer, they concentrate more easily, voices do not compete. That is what Aethon does. It removes the acoustic friction from learning. It makes the designed environment perform the way its designers intended. It turns up in the experience and disappears in the space. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can these products be retrofitted into existing school buildings? A: Absolutely. Most Aethon products are designed with retrofit scenarios in mind. Whether you are adding ceiling baffles to a gymnasium or mounting acoustic tiles in a noisy computer lab, our systems are engineered for minimal structural disruption and straightforward installation on existing surfaces. Q: Are these acoustic treatments compliant with fire and safety codes for K-12 facilities? A: Yes. All Aethon acoustic systems are built to meet rigorous safety standards. Our materials are Class A fire-certified, and our hardware solutions including ceiling baffles are seismic-rated to ensure they meet the building requirements necessary for school facilities and AHJ inspection. Q: Why is the NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) rating important for our classrooms? A: The NRC measures how effectively a material absorbs sound. In educational environments, high NRC ratings (like those achieved by our AE-AP100 and AE-AW400 systems) are critical for meeting ANSI S12.60 standards. Higher ratings mean less reverberation, which directly leads to better speech intelligibility and less vocal strain for teachers. Q: How do we determine which Aethon product is right for our specific room? A: Our design team is available to assist with room analysis. We look at the room’s volume, existing construction materials, and intended use to determine the exact quantity and type of treatment required to meet your acoustic goals. We provide full specification support, ASTM test reports, and CAD details for every project. Q: Can the Stretched Fabric Wall System really replace a projection screen? A: Yes, using our Projection configuration. By using a specialized acoustically transparent fabric with a specific gain, the wall acts as a high-quality projection surface. When the projector is off, the wall continues to provide high-performance acoustic absorption, eliminating the need for a bulky, separate motorized screen. Available now The Aethon range is available for specification immediately across all nine products and Stretch Wall Systems. Full specification documentation, CAD details, 3D objects are available through Bri-Tech. Our design team is available to assist with room analysis, product selection, and submittal preparation for any project type. All our baffles wall panels and systems are built and assembled in Ronkonkoma NY For project enquiries, specification support, contact 631-563-8000 info@bri-tech.com For Education sales contact Young Equipment 631-582-5900 info@youngequipment.com 631-582-5900 Inspirence · Aethon. Acoustic Treatment Systems for Educational and AV Environments from Bri-Tech.

Sometimes a property needs something that doesn't exist in a catalog. That's exactly why Bri-Tech runs its own custom fabrication shop — and why every panel, enclosure, and control we build connects directly to the Symbiant platform. There's a moment in every complex integration project where the spec sheet runs out. The client has a legacy HVAC controller from 2003. The home has a 16 zone audio system that predates every modern protocol. The estate gate was custom-built by a metalworker in 1998 and it runs on a proprietary relay board that hasn't been manufactured since the Obama administration. This is where most integrators shrug and say you need to replace everythinng, we'll work around it. We build a solution. What custom fabrication actually means Our fab shop designs and builds custom control panels, enclosures, and interface hardware tailored to the exact requirements of the installation. These aren't kludged together from off-the-shelf parts. They're engineered to fit — physically, electrically, and logically. Examples from recent projects include custom relay control panels for legacy pool and irrigation systems, purpose-built enclosures for multi-zone audio switching in historic properties where running new conduit isn't possible, and control interfaces for specialty lighting systems that were designed before smart home integration was a concept. Every single one of them integrates fully into Symbiant. "You can get a notification, text, or email from any of your systems — even older ones. The platform doesn't care how old the hardware is. We make it talk." Why Symbiant changes everything about legacy hardware The Symbiant Intelligent Property Protection platform was built from the ground up to be a monitoring and control layer — not just for new, native smart home devices, but for any system we can get a signal from. That includes systems installed 20 years ago that the original installer would tell you can never be integrated. When we build a custom control interface and wire it into Symbiant, that system gains: Alerting Visibility Control History Push, text, or email Single dashboard Remote operation Logged events Real-time notifications for any state change — door open, pump failure, temperature deviation, power loss. Every system — new or legacy — appears in one unified Symbiant interface. No more checking six separate apps. Control legacy systems from anywhere, the same way you'd control a native smart home device. Full event history for every integrated system. Invaluable for troubleshooting and service documentation. Twenty years. Same platform. Still running. Symbiant has 20 years of proven deployment behind it. That's not a marketing number — that's properties we integrated 2 decades ago that are still running on Symbiant today, upgraded over time, never replaced wholesale. In an industry where platform obsolescence is a real and ongoing cost for property owners, that track record is rare. We protect some of Long Island's most notable properties. Estates on the North Shore. Commercial buildings in the metro area. Properties that have been under Symbiant's watch for decades, through technology cycles that made competitors' platforms obsolete multiple times over. The custom fab capability and the platform reliability aren't separate value propositions. They're the same one: we protect the investment you've already made. The most important property is yours Every integration we do — whether it's a new build with all-current hardware or a 40-year-old estate with systems we need to custom-engineer solutions for — gets the same level of attention. The same platform. The same monitoring. The same 30-year track record behind it. We protect some of Long Island's most notable properties. Let us protect the most important one. Yours. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I really not have to replace my older, high-end legacy systems? A: In most cases, no. Many integrators push for complete replacements because off-the-shelf automation platforms lack the flexibility to talk to older gear. If the physical mechanical components like motors, pumps, or relays are still working perfectly, our fabrication shop can build custom hardware interfaces to bridge the communication gap, saving you substantial hardware replacement costs. Q: What kinds of legacy signals can your fabrication shop convert for Symbiant? A: We routinely work with a wide range of communication types, including older serial protocols (RS-232/485), dry contact relays, proprietary analog voltage loops (such as 0-10V lighting elements), and custom contact closures. If a system can output an electrical signal or state change, we can design a panel to intercept, interpret, and send it directly to the Symbiant dashboard. Q: Are these custom-fabricated enclosures and panels safe and code-compliant? A: Absolutely. Custom fabrication doesn't mean experimental engineering. Everything coming out of our shop is built to industrial low-voltage controls standards, neatly organized, properly fused, and enclosed in professional, structured terminal cabinets. They are designed for clean, permanent serviceability that any future technician can easily trace. Q: How does Symbiant handle older systems differently than standard smart home apps? A: Standard smart home platforms rely on native cloud APIs or modern wireless standards. Symbiant treats technology like infrastructure. It operates on a local-first architecture that handles direct, hardwired industrial control inputs. This allows it to monitor physical variables like generator fuel levels, pump flow statuses, or exact door and gate lock alignments, matching the status of a 20-year-old system alongside brand-new native technology. 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In response to School Leadership feedback - Bri-Tech launches a full-screen Digital Award Display - School Recognition Platform built specifically for schools, running on the Inspirence i1 media player, and managed from any browser in the building. Digital Award Display - School Recognition Platform Walk into most schools today and you'll find the same thing in the corner of the reception area: a trophy cabinet. Glass doors, brass plaques, a few faded photographs. It represents decades of achievement — state championships, academic prizes, community awards, performing arts milestones — compressed into a display that hasn't fundamentally changed since the 1970s. The students whose names are on those plaques graduated years ago. The school that exists today — its energy, its current cohort, its latest victories — is barely visible. We built Inspirence Showcase to change that. The Problem With How Schools Celebrate Achievement Recognition matters enormously in school culture. Research consistently shows that students who feel seen and celebrated are more engaged, more motivated, and more likely to encourage their peers. But the infrastructure most schools have for displaying that recognition is frozen in time. The physical trophy cabinet is permanent by design. It's also passive. It requires someone to walk up to it, peer through the glass, and search for something relevant to them. It doesn't move. It doesn't update. It doesn't distinguish between a championship won last week and one won fifteen years ago. Digital signage systems exist, of course. Many schools have screens in corridors and reception areas. But the tools for managing what goes on those screens are typically built for retail or corporate environments — complicated, expensive, and requiring IT involvement every time a new award needs to be added. The result is that most school screens either show static slides that nobody updates, or sit in a loop of generic announcements that have nothing to do with student achievement. We heard this from school administrators across the country. The desire to celebrate students more visibly, more dynamically, and more frequently is there. The tool to do it simply hasn't existed. Until now. What Inspirence Showcase Does Inspirence Showcase is a purpose-built Digital Award Display - School Recognition Platform for schools. It has two parts that work seamlessly together: a browser-based admin portal that any staff member can use, and a display engine that runs silently on a Raspberry Pi connected to any screen in the building. The admin portal is where staff create and manage award entries. Adding a new award takes less than two minutes. You enter the award title, a display headline, the recipient's name and year group, a category, and any support text — a citation, a ceremony note, or context for visitors who might be seeing the award for the first time. You upload a photo, an award badge or logo, and optionally a video clip. You choose how long the award stays on screen, how many times it repeats in the loop, and whether it's active now or scheduled to appear during a specific event or date window. There are four display layouts designed for different contexts: Full, which fills the screen with the recipient's image and overlaid text; Split, which places the photo and content side by side; Overlay, which centers everything on a dark card — ideal for history milestones and ceremonial moments; and Minimal, which presents clean text for corridor screens where subtlety is appropriate. Inspirence i1 Media Player The display engine runs in Chromium's kiosk mode on a Inspirence i1 Media Player. Schools can have as many Pi units as they need — one in reception, one in the sports hall, one in each building. Each display is registered in the admin portal by name and location, and each has its own independently managed playlist. The reception screen can show academic and community awards. The sports hall can show athletic achievements and championship records. The arts corridor can show performing arts prizes and music competition results. When a staff member saves a change in the admin portal, that change appears on every relevant screen within seconds via a live WebSocket connection. No page refresh. No waiting. No IT ticket. The screen simply updates. When no awards are scheduled — overnight, at weekends, during holidays — each display shows an elegant screensaver: a large clock, the school name, and the Inspirence Showcase branding. It keeps screens looking intentional and professional rather than blank or frozen. Built for Every Type of School Achievement One of the most deliberate decisions in building Showcase was to make it genuinely useful across the full range of school recognition — not just academic awards. Academic excellence is fully supported, of course. Honor roll, subject prizes, student of the term, head teacher commendations. Every entry can carry a full citation and a recipient photograph. Athletic achievements are where Showcase really comes into its own. A state championship win, an MVP award, a personal best — these are moments that deserve to be seen. Showcase supports video clips alongside photos, so a highlight reel from the championship game can play as part of the award entry. Action photography that might otherwise sit unused in a coach's phone can become part of the school's permanent visual record. Historical milestones are a category that didn't exist in any digital recognition system we'd seen before we built this. Schools have rich histories — founding anniversaries, record-breaking seasons, notable alumni, landmark moments in the school's story. Showcase gives those moments a permanent place in the rotation, visible to students, parents, and visitors who may not know the school's history. Arts, community, and leadership awards are equally at home. Performing arts prizes, eco champion awards, student council achievements — any recognition that a school gives can live in Showcase with the same visual weight and presence as any other category. The Technology: Simple to Deploy, Robust to Run Showcase is designed for school IT environments, which means it has to be simple, reliable, and low-maintenance. The server component runs on any standard web server or school server on the local network. It uses Node.js and PostgreSQL — both widely supported, well-documented technologies with strong long-term track records. Media files are stored locally, so there are no cloud storage subscriptions or external dependencies. The Inspirence i1 Media Player is automated. Bri-Tech provisions each unit with a one-command setup script that configures Chromium kiosk mode, auto-login, a watchdog service that restarts the display if Chromium ever crashes, and the school's server address and device token. Schools receive configured units ready to connect to a screen and power on. The admin portal works in any modern browser on any device — a laptop in the main office, a tablet at a staff meeting, a phone in the corridor. No app download, no installation. Log in, make changes, see them live. User accounts support two roles: Administrator, who can manage displays, provision new Pi units, create user accounts, and access all settings; and Editor, who can create and edit awards. Schools can give department heads Editor accounts so teachers can add their own subject prizes directly, without routing everything through a central administrator. Why This Matters Beyond the Screen The impact of visible recognition in schools goes well beyond the aesthetics of a corridor display. When students see their peers celebrated — their names on screen, their achievements announced in the places where the whole school community passes through — it reinforces something important: that the school notices, that effort is seen, and that achievement in any domain is valued. For parents and visitors, Showcase transforms a reception area into an active demonstration of the school's culture and values. An admissions visitor walking in to see a current student's championship win, a recent academic award, and a community service recognition playing in rotation gets a far more vivid picture of school life than any brochure can provide. For school administrators and IT decision-makers, Showcase solves a real operational problem: how to maintain a dynamic, current, professionally presented display of school achievement without creating ongoing work for staff or IT. Once set up, the system runs itself. Scheduled activation means awards appear and disappear at the right times without manual intervention. The playlist manages itself. The screens stay current. Available Now Inspirence Showcase is available now from Bri-Tech as part of the Inspirence product family. Pricing is per installation, with no ongoing subscription fees. Bri-Tech provisions Inspirence i1 units pre-configured for your server, ready to connect to any HDMI screen. The admin portal is included and runs on your school's own server — your data stays on your infrastructure, with no external cloud dependency. To arrange a demonstration or request a quote, contact the Bri-Tech team: info@bri-tech.com 631-563-8000 Every achievement, front and center. Inspirence Showcase — part of the Inspirence product family by Bri-Tech.

Have you ever noticed how awkward most video meetings still feel… even with “better” technology? People stacked in tiny boxes. Presentations covering faces. Remote attendees disconnected from the room. And everyone fighting for screen space. That’s why ultra-wide collaboration displays are gaining serious momentum. The new generation of 21:9 ultra-wide displays are changing the way conference rooms, classrooms, and collaboration spaces actually function. Wide is in: 21:9 is the new 16:9 MAXHUB Ultra-Wide 5K Display - availbe from Bri-Tech Instead of forcing modern collaboration into an old TV format, ultra-wide displays are designed around how people naturally communicate: Better side-by-side content sharing More immersive Microsoft Teams Front Row experiences Improved visibility across the room More natural engagement for hybrid meetings Less “screen clutter” and meeting fatigue Ultra -Wide is ideal for classrooms and digital signage At Bri-Tech, we are seeing growing interest in ultra-wide formats because the technology finally supports the reality of modern work and learning environments. The interesting part? This is not just about “bigger screens.” It is about: improving communication increasing meeting equity creating more immersive learning and designing rooms that work better for humans The conference room is evolving from a display on the wall… into a true collaboration environment. And honestly, once you experience a properly designed ultra-wide 21:9 collaboration space, it is very hard to go back. Custom Curved Wide Screen Video Wall Bri-Tech’s Perspective At Bri-Tech, we believe successful collaboration environments require more than simply installing displays. They require thoughtful technology design that considers viewing angles, room geometry, conferencing workflows, acoustics, lighting conditions, and long-term usability. Call us to improve your conference space. Bri-Tech is proud partner of MAXHUB, a premier collaborative communication and LED solutions provider, . #CollaborationTechnology #HybridWork #AVTechnology #MAXHUB #MicrosoftTeams #DigitalTransformation #ConferenceRoom #EducationTechnology #WorkplaceTechnology #BriTech #ProAV #FutureOfWork

Crestron vs Savant vs Control4 vs Symbiant, custom home automation, luxury home control systems Smart Home Automation Platforms Compared Capability Crestron Home Savant Control4 Symbiant by Bri-Tech Unified app control Yes Yes Yes Yes Dynamic Floor Plan View No No No Yes (Dashboard) Multi View Global Status and Control No No No Yes Lighting & shading Yes Yes Yes Yes Audio & video Yes Yes Yes Yes Climate control Yes Yes Yes Yes Security integration Yes Yes Yes Yes (verified state) Lock Sense No No No Yes Quiet Door Integration No No No Yes Fluid Level Sensor (Fuel/Water) No No No Yes Pump Controls/Flow Status No No No Yes Custom Interface Layers for type of users (Owner/Guest) No No No Yes Automation scenes Yes Yes Yes Yes + Advanced logic - Open API Custom workflows Limited Limited Moderate Unlimited Custom Control of other systems Limited to MFG list Limited to MFG list Limited to MFG list Unlimited Infrastructure design Installer-dependent Installer-dependent Installer-dependent Ready Center architecture Platform ownership Manufacturer Manufacturer Manufacturer Bri-Tech System Design Installer-dependent Installer-dependent Installer-dependent Bri-Tech Design Team Symbiant Dashboard - Live Floor Plan View Why Symbiant? Most automation systems report what they think is happening. Symbiant confirms what is actually happening on it's Dashboard view and with Notifications. Developed by Bri-Tech for high-performance homes, Symbiant is a proprietary automation platform designed for clients who value accuracy, reliability, and long-term serviceability. Symbinat has over 20 years of development and deployment, and controls over $1 Billion in custom homes int he NY Metro area. It shares many of the proven tech from industrial automation and Bri-Tech's Museum and Life Safety system experience. What makes Symbiant different: Lock Sense™ verifies doors are physically locked — not just electronically commanded Home Protection Focus - Symbinat leads with critical system monitoring and reporting, owners Peace of Mind is the primary directive. Custom automation logic designed per residence, not constrained by a catalog Local-first control for fast, reliable response (not internet dependent) Ready Center™ infrastructure engineered for decades of upgrades and service Single accountable partner — design, integration, and long-term support Open Architecture - Symbiant and monitor and control almost any sub stem or equipment. Symbinat adapts to project goals, not brand preference. Symbiant is not the right choice for every home It is the right choice when the home itself is engineered, not assembled. Smart Home Automation Comparison Question: “Why Not Just Use Crestron, Savant, or Control4?” Are Crestron, Savant, and Control4 good systems? Yes. They are industry-leading platforms and remain excellent choices for many projects. Bri-Tech is a dealer for Crestron, Savant a and Control 4 and specifies the right platform for each project. So why would someone choose Symbiant instead? When a project requires: Verified security states Custom automation logic beyond platform limits Infrastructure designed for 20+ years A single engineering partner responsible for outcomes Does Symbiant replace those platforms? Symbiant exists to solve problems standardized platforms are not designed to address. Many of todays clients want everything controlled on one platform and APP with live support that Symbinat delivers. Is Symbiant future-proof? Yes. Because Bri-Tech owns and engineers the platform, Symbiant evolves with the home — not with a manufacturer’s product cycle. Should I worry that Symbinat is proprietary? Actually it just the opposite. Symbinat is designed to adapt for the future. So you can add a new feature or and entire new control system in the future. Main line manufactures do not have this flexibility. They have discontinued multiple product cycles leaving clients frustrated... Symbinat just gets an upgrade. Symbiant is in many homes for over 20 years, with features like iPhone control added along the way (no need need to replace the system). Last Words on Symbiant no dependency on a manufacturer’s upgrade cycle Symbiant is particularly valuable when: Homes are built for 20–40 year lifespans Capabilities must adapt over time Technology is treated like infrastructure, not décor https://www.bri-tech.com/symbiant

You've seen them every ware. Now you're wondering if a video wall is right for you. Here's everything you need to know before you invest. Video wall in room with 3 walls of glass speakers behind fabric Inspirence Video Walls by Bri-Tech Manufacture Direct · Certified Installers · Local Tech Support · See It Live in Our Showroom 1. What exactly is a video wall — and how does it work? A video wall is a collection of individual display panels — LED or LCD — arranged together to function as one large, unified screen. They can show a single seamless image across the entire surface, or be split into zones displaying different content simultaneously. The magic happens through a video processor (the brain of the system) that feeds content to all the panels in sync. Whether you’re running a 2×2 showroom display or a massive 6×4 command center wall, the underlying principle is the same: multiple screens working as one. ★ See it in person. Inspirence Video Walls by Bri-Tech has a working showroom so you can experience the visual impact before you buy — not just view a product sheet. 2. How much does a video wall cost? This is the question everyone asks first — and the honest answer is: it depends on size, pixel pitch, and technology. Here’s a general framework: $4,800+ Basic 2×2 LCD setup $10K–$50K Turnkey LED systems $45K–$120K Large-format installs Budget roughly 20% on top of hardware for professional installation. Hidden costs like mounting, cabling, and content management software can add up — which is why buying direct from the manufacturer matters. ★ Manufacture direct = real savings. Inspirence Video Walls by Bri-Tech cuts out the middleman. You get commercial-grade quality at a price that doesn’t punish you for buying smart. 3. What size video wall do I need for my space? Size is determined by two factors: the wall you have and the distance your audience stands from the screen. A useful rule of thumb is the image height multiplied by a viewing factor: • General viewing: allow 8× the image height in viewing distance • Detailed viewing: 6× the image height • Close inspection: 4× the image height Common configurations include 2×2 for compact spaces, 3×3 for mid-scale environments, and 4×4 or larger for command centers, arenas, and flagship retail. ★ Not sure what fits your room? Bri-Tech’s certified installers will assess your space, factor in ambient light, viewing distance, and content type — and spec the perfect solution before anything is purchased. 4. LED vs. LCD — which technology is right for me? This is one of the most searched comparisons for a reason. Here’s the honest breakdown: LED panels: Offer seamless, bezel-free visuals with exceptional brightness — ideal for high-traffic, high-impact environments like lobbies, event spaces, retail, and outdoor signage. They’re the go-to for pure visual wow factor. LCD panels: More cost-effective, excellent for multi-source content like dashboards, control rooms, and corporate displays. Modern ultra-narrow designs minimize the small bezel gap between screens significantly. ★ Inspirence carries both. The Bri-Tech showroom lets you see LED and LCD video walls side-by-side in real conditions — so you can decide with your eyes, not a spec sheet. Installed by Bri-Tech Certified Technicans 5. Who installs it — and what happens when something goes wrong? This is the question buyers often forget to ask until it’s too late. A video wall is only as good as the team behind it. Poor installation leads to misaligned panels, color calibration drift, and expensive service calls. And if your tech support is a 1-800 number three time zones away, downtime gets very real, very fast. Professional installation requires expertise in structural mounting, power infrastructure, signal routing, and calibration. These aren’t weekend DIY tasks — they’re precision AV builds that protect your investment for years. ★ Certified installers. Local tech support. Real accountability. Inspirence Video Walls by Bri-Tech deploys certified installation teams and provides local technical support — so when you need help, you get a person who knows your system, not a ticket queue. Ready to see one in person? Visit the Inspirence Video Walls showroom by Bri-Tech — experience the difference that manufacture-direct quality, certified installation, and local support make before you commit to anything. ✓ Visit the Showroom ✓ Certified Installers ✓ Local Tech Support ✓ Manufacture Direct

Have you ever walked out of a movie, concert, or live experience so deeply moved that it changed your energy, shifted your perspective, or even made your life feel different for a moment? That feeling is powerful. It stays with you. It inspires action, creativity, curiosity, and emotion. Now imagine if we could harness that same power for education. Imagine learning environments that don’t just deliver information — but create experiences. Spaces that immerse students in discovery. Technology that sparks imagination instead of distraction. Environments that make young people feel connected, energized, and inspired to learn. That mission is driving much of what I do today! I believe experiential learning environments — immersive spaces, intelligent technology, visual storytelling, sound, interaction, and cyber-inspired innovation — can fundamentally change how students engage with the world around them. We should not be designing classrooms for yesterday’s methods. We should be building environments that ignite curiosity and create memorable moments that students carry with them for life. Experiential learning Systems for Schools That is why we are introducing Inspirence — a complete line of experiential content delivery systems and products designed to make this vision possible. From immersive learning environments and intelligent AV systems to interactive presentation technologies and future-focused digital experiences, Inspirence is built to help educators create moments that truly connect with students. INSPIRENCE: Designed to Inspire. Built to Perform. I’m on a mission to help make that future real. Who’s with me?