ScreenBeam at InfoComm 2025: Untethering Learning with Purpose
At InfoComm 2025, ScreenBeam (booth #3281) showcased a range of solutions tailored for higher education — and with good reason. As Jay Taylor, VP of Technical Marketing and Alliances, emphasized in the pre-show form:
“ScreenBeam and HETMA both recognize the importance of AV technology in transforming educational environments…”
What ScreenBeam brought to the table wasn’t about flashy prototypes—it was about real tools that help campus classrooms, huddle rooms, and admin spaces operate more smoothly and safely. Here’s how they delivered on that promise.
Wireless Display & Active Learning
Central to ScreenBeam’s higher ed pitch is its app‑free wireless display platform, which makes sharing content as simple as plugging in. According to ScreenBeam’s education page, their hardware “transforms the higher education experience with seamless, app‑free wireless display that enables effortless teaching, learning, and collaboration in any room” .
Key capabilities include:
- Dual-network support, so faculty and students can use separate VLANs for security and flexibility
- Multi‑view and Quick‑Switch features, allowing multiple presenters and seamless switching
- Native support for Miracast, AirPlay, and Google Cast—no apps, no dongles
For active learning classrooms, this means instructors can effortlessly move from their own device to a student’s, or push content to multiple screens during group work—no barrier, no hassle.
Advanced Video Routing & Hybrid Readiness
Jay Taylor called out “Advanced Video Routing for Active Learning and Configurable Meeting Spaces” and “Video Conferencing Technology for Hybrid Learning and Meeting Spaces” as InfoComm highlights. That signals ScreenBeam’s intent to support both content sharing and camera-mic-speaker integration—especially when wired conferencing setups are paired with wireless.
Their flagship ScreenBeam 1100 Plus supports ScreenBeam Conference software, enabling wireless access to room AV gear—including integrated cameras and mics . Add in the USB Pro Switch, which automatically routes room peripherals between in-room conferencing systems and wireless BYOM sessions .
That kind of flexibility is powerful for lecture halls and hi-tech spaces where workflows change on the fly—and where IT staff want smart tools, not manual resets.
Administrative Tools & Digital Signage
Security, safety, messaging: campuses face more than just teaching tech demands. ScreenBeam stepped into that space at InfoComm with “Administrative Tools for Communication and Safety” and “Advanced Digital Signage” .
According to their website, the Administrative Tools bundle (available for 1100 Plus, FLEX, and 1000 EDU Gen2) supports:
- Emergency alert messaging and third-party EMS integration
- Message scheduling and broadcast
- Basic digital signage playback across displays
That’s a practical win—staff and front-desk teams can help inform and protect campus populations using the same AV infrastructure that runs classrooms and meeting rooms.
Tiered Hardware: FLEX, EDU, and 1100 Plus
ScreenBeam’s approach to hardware reflects a clear understanding of campus environments:
- ScreenBeam FLEX: a budget-friendly 4K wireless display receiver, perfect for BYOD presentation and multi-device collaboration in breakout or study areas .
- ScreenBeam 1000 EDU Gen 2: with interactive whiteboard support, signage, and emergency messaging—geared toward classrooms .
- ScreenBeam 1100 Plus: enterprise-grade solution with conferencing features, USB peripheral routing, multi-network support, and more .
This tiered design helps campuses deploy solutions where they’re needed—not one-size-fits-all.
Supporting Campus Scale
Centralized management is essential when you’ve got hundreds of receivers deployed. ScreenBeam’s CMS Enterprisesupports network-wide firmware updates, health monitoring, and policy enforcement .
Pair that with the messaging and alerting tools, and IT teams can more proactively manage devices—and even coordinate messaging across remote classrooms or admin hubs in emergencies.
A Commitment to Higher Ed Through HETMA
Jay Taylor highlighted ScreenBeam’s status as a HETMA Diamond Sponsor, reinforcing their commitment:
“We are honored to join HETMA as a Diamond Sponsor… By working closely with HETMA and its members, we aim to drive innovation and enhance the learning experience for students and educators alike.”
That connection goes beyond marketing—it’s about ensuring product development reflects campus needs, not just office defaults .
Why This Matters for Higher Ed AV Pros
- Simplicity: No apps or dongles means fewer user errors and less support overhead.
- Versatility: Flex devices for group study areas; EDU receivers in classrooms; 1100 Plus in hybrid or elite collaboration spaces.
- Safety & Communication: Admin tools let AV systems double as emergency messaging infrastructure.
- Scalability: Centralized management and admin integrations fit large campus rollouts.
- Signal Flow Intelligence: Hybrid compatibility—wired, wireless, conferencing—with tools to manage each session’s routing.
For AV pros, ScreenBeam’s ecosystem offers a solid toolbox to untether creativity in teaching without sacrificing control or reliability.
Looking Ahead
By deploying ready-now hardware, expanding conferencing capabilities, and bundling administrative safeguards, ScreenBeam’s InfoComm presence didn’t just tick boxes — it closed them. Whether you’re outfitting a lecture hall, a study pod, or a back-office, their solutions speak directly to common higher ed challenges.
If your shop is balancing BYOD workflows, layered conferencing needs, and campus safety—all while keeping management centralized—ScreenBeam may be one of the most strategic migration paths in 2025. And their HETMA partnership suggests those tools weren’t spun up in isolation—they’re being co-engineered with higher ed voices in mind.
🔗 Learn more about ScreenBeam’s higher education solutions: https://www.screenbeam.com/solutions/higher-education/
