In an age when hybrid classrooms and remote offices have become the norm, Nearity ensures a seamless transition. With distribution networks and systems integrators spread across the country, Nearity is bridging the gap. “We help blur the lines between the virtual and the tangible,” says Jagat Khimani, Country Head, Nearity, India & SAARC. “The feedback we often receive about our products is that our huddle spaces and large video conference spaces make participants feel as if they are there, in person,” says Khimani.
Nearity offers a complete range of innovative AV solutions, including comprehensive video conference bars, all-in-one audio-video conferencing systems, 360-degree cameras, high-definition 4K PTZ cameras with up to 40x zoom, noise-cancelling microphones, ceiling mics, digital signal processing systems, headsets with built-in transcription systems, picture-in-picture technology to enable easier multitasking, auto-tracking cameras, speaker microphones, and ceiling microphones in a daisy chain to serve up to 8 units, interactive displays, and more. “We have an in-house research and development team that continually designs new products and upgrades existing ones, informed by customer feedback. This allows us to better serve a fast-growing market,” says Khimani. “Our solutions are also compatible with all major unified communications platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, Googlemeets, Webex, etc,” informs Khimani.
Nearity offers an audio ecosystem integrated with Audinate’s Dante protocol, which enables the transmission of high-quality audio over standard Ethernet cables. “This protocol supports seamless integration by means of single networking cables,” explains Khimani. Nearity aims to dismantle the barriers of traditional AV installation through plug-and-play simplicity and immersive hardware, ensuring that every voice is heard and every detail is seen, anywhere in the world.
Nearity’s biggest markets are in education and the corporate sector. The education landscape in India is evolving rapidly, and the pandemic brought the need for virtual and hybrid classrooms to the fore. Nearity’s AI-powered microphones and all-in-one smart bars are designed specifically for large lecture halls and training rooms. “We offer high-quality, scalable, cost-effective set-ups that can cater to a wide range of needs and budgets, from urban schools with international curricula to small village classrooms,” says Khimani. The challenges in this sector also vary widely, from connectivity issues in rural India to cybersecurity concerns in urban India. “We work closely with our customers to make sure we deliver what they need,” says Khimani.
While Nearity focuses on the education sector, the company also builds tailor-made AV solutions for large corporations, medium-sized businesses, and small home-run businesses. “Our design, research and development expertise allows us to create better working solutions, based on our customers’ specific needs and feedback,” says Khimani.
Nearity also plans to support the Make in India Initiative, and the company is expanding its supply chain while enhancing local skills development. “We have always nurtured relationships with local partners on the ground. They give us much-needed insight into their particular market, and we offer skilled training. We are increasing these hyper-local partnerships to support the initiative,” says Khimani.
As we continue to adopt remote-friendly technology, Nearity stands out, ready to lead the way into the future.
