Smart hotels are somewhat of a niche market and you might feel setting one up is too expensive. However, hoteliers can leverage their business with the use of Power over Ethernet (PoE) to set up their smart technology. With PoE, they can reduce the building’s energy consumption making it more eco-friendly and saving thousands in
Since this time last year, LAVA and its staff have written and released a total of 56 blog posts about our products, technologies and what we bring to the table. We cover a variety of topics in the blog, from the release of new SimulCharge adapters, which provide mobile devices simultaneous charging and access to
LAVA SimulCharge adapters are known for providing compatible mobile devices with simultaneous charging and access to data from USB-enabled peripherals and Ethernet. Our e series adapters also include RBM technology that provides overcharge protection through Battery Modulation. This article looks at how a problem faced by a major Canadian retailer led to the creation of
Self-checkout kiosks are becoming more prevalent as stores attempt to reduce staff and shoppers opt for a more contactless shopping experience. Purchasing a dedicated/custom system can be prohibitively expensive but this article will show how with a LAVA SimulCharge adapter (which provides simultaneous charging and access to data), a tablet and a few USB-enabled peripherals,
LAVA builds adapters for both Enterprise and Home applications and sometimes it may be difficult to tell which adapter to use, especially as some devices in both lines have the same port configuration. This article will give an overview of the similarities and differences of these adapters so you can better understand which is the
Mobile payment and customer loyalty systems are common these days but LAVA was an early adopter. This article looks at a mobile payments and rewards solution LAVA helped to develop. The kiosk featured a custom-built LAVA SimulCharge adapter and a Lenovo tablet. LAVA partnered with a loyalty rewards company to create a POS tablet kiosk
With the rise of customers ordering food online, many restaurants use tablets to field these orders, often provided by food delivery partners. This article shows how LAVA’s nLTS adapters with Ethernet connectivity can provide a strong addition to a restaurant’s online delivery orders. Part of the issue restaurants faces with online orders is that most
As more employees continue to work remotely, it has become increasingly common for companies to let their workers use their own devices, a practice sometimes referred to as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). While these employees would normally use a laptop or desktop, the LAVA Home Series Charge-Plus LAN HUB can help them turn their
Previously, we’ve talked about the USB-C connector and its capabilities. But while it offers many advantages in terms of functionality, it isn’t the sturdiest of connectors. It can be damaged if not used properly. Since LAVA’s SynC and SynC+ SimulCharge adapters use USB-C to connect with select Samsung mobile devices, we thought it is wise
Previously, we discussed how LAVA’s eSynC-vc3U SimulCharge adapter makes an excellent pairing with a Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro (SM-G715) by providing a value-add solution for ELD systems in commercial vehicles. This article will expand upon the potential of this pairing and offer a use case for forklift applications. LAVA’s forklift solution allows companies to transition