Any businessperson has likely faced a certain ailment of epic proportions. A syndrome so severe, so debilitating, that it threatens the very foundation of productivity and efficiency, which is vital to business success. I am talking, of course, about telephonitis. If it has ever plagued you or your colleagues, you know that I’m not exaggerating…not even a little bit.

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In a quiet corner of Crestron Electronics' cavernous Rockleigh, NJ research lab, an aged engineer hunches over a chaotic assembly of plastic tubes, spinning motors and wire. He flips a switch and an exhaust pipe spews a plume of white mist. "This is my Rube Goldberg machine," says George Feldstein, with an impish grin. "I always have to keep my hands busy. Not bad for a CEO, huh?"

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On November 2, at the first ever GovComm, InfoComm announced the launch of the STEP Foundation website.  Project Green AV sat down with Allen Weidman, InfoComm International Sustainability Officer and Executive Director of the STEP Foundation, to offer the industry more clarity about what this program is and what it means for our AV industry.  Allen shared his insights on STEP, its evolution and plans for the future as an environmentally responsible rating system for the AV industry.

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Draper, Inc. is continuing the company's commitment to sustainable building products with the introduction of a new Cradle to Cradle-CertifiedCM Silver eco-friendly window shade fabric.

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Check out this great report on the benefits of telework for organizations and employees by U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. Key findings: Organizations save money and employees have better work/life balance.