From ultra-high-resolution displays to the most sophisticated security platforms, control rooms are often first to utilise new AV technologies, and in an increasingly precarious world, robustness and reliability are key. In this edition’s cover story, we take a long hard look at control rooms and their role in advancing AV technology. We also discuss the rise and rise of IP-based networking in our AVoIP feature.
Away from these pages, you can also check out our not unrelated article investigating AI and data centres, a deep dive into the current outlook for AI applications. This looks at the extent to which an understanding is emerging about the long-term power consumption and data centre requirements of AI, along with the related environmental impact; the technical advances, including more efficient cooling and operational practices; and, finally, the rather complicated geopolitical context that could throw all manner of ‘spanners in the works’ over the next few years. If you’re reading our print edition and want to look at this article online, pop onto our website and search for ‘data centres’.
Also in this edition of Installation, we preview InfoComm 2025, highlighting all of key the sessions and events attendees will want to see, with conferencing and collaboration dominating. There are over 40 sessions on the conference programme, as well as more than 200 manufacturers and developers exhibiting products and technology in these areas.
Part one of our special report into the use of AV in transport hubs looks at how key decision-makers globally are racing to upgrade digital signage and audio systems to improve the passenger experience. You can read part two, addressing the key challenges faced by designers of transport tech installations, in our July/August edition, available from July 25th.
Elsewhere in this issue, we interview T.J. Smith, EAW’s president and general manager, and LEA Professional sales director EMEA, Jeff Gorton. Plus, there are thought leadership articles from Pierre Gillet, VP of international sales at BrightSign, and Steve Wingo, technical application engineer at Sennheiser – along with our usual look at the best installs.
See below for the digital edition of Installation June 2025.
