It used to be that a conference room’s purpose was solely for face-to-face collaboration. With the advent of webinars and teleconferencing systems, it seems that these large rooms are continually being updated with new technology and, of course, more and more wires.

The conference room at our Williamsport office recently underwent an upgrade to enable web conferencing between our six regional offices. Upgrades included a PolyCom teleconferencing phone with external microphones, a ceiling-mounted projector, and a laptop for presentations (these items are all commonly found in most modern conference rooms). With these three items, the space underneath the laptop became a tangled mess of wires and power cords and could be viewed as a safety hazard.

To help tame the mess we blended wire management products from both HumanScale and Mockett. The products used were the Mockett Wire Spine and doughnut combination (to bring the video and data cables up from the floor to the laptop), HumanScale’s Neat Links (to lift the surge protector and other cables off the floor), and a Mockett Threshold Wire Manager (to ensure that the cables would not be crushed by conference room chair casters). This blending of inexpensive product helped to tame the mess and required very little installation or room re-configuration.

For more information on how we can help tame wire mess, manage technology, re-configure your conference room, or anything else, contact us today. We offer contract pricing and volume discounts to those that qualify.

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RHOMBII tables (by Bretford Manufacturing Inc.) help educators and business professionals make the most of their usable space. With optional built-in power, easy mobility and the ability to nest tightly when stored, the RHOMBII training tables offer hundreds of set-up combinations.

Perfect for both traditional and contemporary environments, the RHOMBII training tables are universal in nature. They have the ability to be reconfigured in just the right way depending on the needs of the space, then easily folded and stored out of the way or moved into other locations within a facility. They are available with flip rectangle tops, ranging from 42”-72” wide and 24”-30” deep to adapt to any room size or style. Tables are available in 6″ wide increments allowing for more flexibility in odd-sized rooms.

Tables are available with 2.5-inch casters, all four locking, for easy mobility and reconfiguration. RHOMBII tabletops come in three configurations: veneer with a 3mm hardwood edge, or laminate with either a 2mm polypropylene or knife edge. These finishes allow the RHOMBII tables to blend seamlessly with existing Herman Miller and Bretford products. Further, each RHOMBII training table meets or exceeds the ANSI/BIFMA strength and safety standards to extend their life and return on investment.

These new training tables are available for order exclusively through Herman Miller North American dealerships and SupplySource Office Interiors. They will begin shipping on February 1.

For more information on RHOMBII and to view a video demonstration of table configuration options, check out Bretford’s website, or contact your local SupplySource Sales representative.