Ed Tech
Crestron brings its latest solutions to SCHOMS 2018 to help education become more interactive
Attendees will get the opportunity to experience Crestron’s new generation of collaborative and immersive solutions
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Business
Does the AV industry have a problem with gender diversity?
For the upcoming issue of AVTE magazine, we discuss the subject of women in the AV industry with some of the leading figures in...
Case Studies
Two-floor videowall puts collaboration in vogue
Integral to the recently unveiled offices of publisher Condé Nast International is a two-floor videowall that, by promoting collaboration between teams, has become “the...
Case Studies
Themed edutainment at FICO Eataly World
The largest food-based attraction in the world utilises a wide range of AV equipment to support themed edutainment rooms, conference facilities and more.
Case Studies
LSU training facility gets zoned Ashly Audio sound reinforcement
The new Louisiana State University gymnastics facility in Baton Rouge now includes the latest sound reinforcement and playback technologies utilising Ashly Audio equipment.
Events & Production
PL+S 2018: show preview
There’s always plenty to see at Prolight + Sound – and this year’s offering includes seminars on 3D audio, virtual reality, 360° film and...
People
Crestron appoints sales director for Germany and Austria
Crestron has named Olaf Stepputat as regional sales director for Germany and Austria, effective immediately
People
Crestron names regional director for South Africa
Crestron has announced that Rupert Denoon has been promoted to Regional Director, South Africa, with immediate effect.
People
Crestron nab new sales director from Barco
Olaf Stepputat becomes regional sales director of Germany and Austria for Crestron
Case Studies
Crestron expands Microsoft Teams support
Crestron has expanded its solution portfolio to include Microsoft Teams integration. With the newly announced capabilities, the Crestron SR Skype room system and Crestron Mercury...
Business
Crestron appoints new regional sales manager for Netherlands
Crestron has announced the appointment of Thom Goossens as regional sales manager for Crestron in the Netherlands. Goossens has worked at Canon for the...
Case Studies
Lecture capture: software and hardware collaboration
Previously we looked at how lecture capture technology has been embraced by students and lecturers to become an essential part of the learning experience....
Case Studies
Lecture capture: watch and learn
Lecture capture has grown quickly to become a significant part of the student experience. Steve Montgomery looks at how the technology and the market...
ISE Daily
Sheer genius shading solutions from Crestron
Horizontal sheers, the latest addition to the Crestron Shading Solutions is now shipping, the company has announced. The horizontal sheers utilise specialised fabric containing...
ISE Daily
Crestron introduces enhanced handhelds
Two new products – the HR-310 Handheld Remote and TSR-310 Handheld Touch Screen Remote – are being introduced by Crestron at ISE 2018. Both...
Case Studies
Solutions: Triumph Factory Visitor Experience
This recently opened visitor attraction explores the many facets of an iconic British motorcycle brand. Tom Bradbury reports on the installed AV that makes...
Case Studies
Solutions: Sydney’s University of Technology ‘SuperLab’
Designing and configuring a ‘SuperLab’, which enables multiple classes of different sizes to be held simultaneously, posed a number of system design challenges –...
Case Studies
Clear communication with Crestron Mercury
A tabletop conference system that enables people to call, present both wired and wirelessly, as well as collaborate, is being presented by Crestron at...
Connectivity
Cybersecurity: balancing security and accessibility
Having previously considered the challenges presented by the proliferation of networked AV systems, before revealing the practical implications, Ian McMurray concludes by looking at...
Connectivity
Cybersecurity: networked AV challenges
The advent of networked AV has unquestionably brought substantial opportunity – but also significant challenges, not least in the area of cybersecurity. To begin...
Case Studies
Solutions: St Giles’ Cathedral full AV refit
One of Scotland’s most historic cathedrals has been equipped with a comprehensive new AV system that, among other things, has significantly improved sound reinforcement....
Case Studies
Major projects: Maersk Tower, Copenhagen
As part of our special report on major projects, we’re looking in depth at how a number of major AV installations were organised and...
AV-IT
Crestron to host AV over IP summit
Crestron has announced it will be hosting an ‘AV over IP Summit’ at its new Technical Institute in Fornebu, Oslo, on 12 December. Crestron’s...
Case Studies
Cranfield University gets future-proof Crestron platform
GV Multimedia has undertaken a complete AV solution install with 4K capability in Cranfield University’s new signature building, the Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC)....
Case Studies
Solutions: A venue for all seasons
When is a Victorian building not a Victorian building? When it’s a neo-Georgian pavilion with a makeover comprising sophisticated AV with a variety of modern-day...
Business
Latest industry appointments – September and October
CODA Audio has appointed David Webster to the position of director of global marketing. ‘Webby’, as he is known throughout the industry, spent many...
Audio
Crestron adds to enterprise audio solutions
Crestron has announced it has expanded its enterprise audio solutions in EMEA with two new modular amplifiers and its new line of Vector performance...
Business
Crestron opens Nordics office
Crestron has announced its expansion into Norway with the opening of its first dedicated office and training facility in Fornebu, just west of Oslo....
Business
Crestron partners with Maverick for first distribution deal
Crestron and Maverick have announced a new partnership to distribute Crestron SR throughout Europe – the first time Crestron has used a distribution selling...
Case Studies
Wireless presentation: eight leading screen sharing options
There’s no shortage of tools for wireless presentation these days – but their capabilities can be subtly different, writes Ian McMurray. Barco ClickShare CSE800...
Case Studies
Crestron signs 15-year deal with first sports and entertainment ‘smart city’
Crestron has been chosen as the official AV automation, lighting and DigitalMedia distribution partner by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Johnson Controls Hall...
Case Studies
Crestron begins revamp of EMEA Experience Centres
Crestron has announced it has started the process of upgrading its EMEA Experience Centres to showcase the full range of new products launched in...
Audio
Amplifiers: seven of the best install options
The amplifier has become more than a means of powering loudspeakers and now offers greater capabilities for networking and control. Kevin Hilton rounds up...
Case Studies
InfoComm 2017: AV over IP and signal processing
Paddy Baker runs through some of the InfoComm 2017 highlights from exhibitors in the AV over IP and signal processing space.
Case Studies
Solutions: Electric String completes AV overhaul at INEOS gym
The users of this corporate gym can never complain about a lack of diverting entertainment – they can select and control a plethora of...
AV-IT
AV over IP: assuming control
Previously we looked at implementation of AV over IP in corporate environments; hereMichael Burns turns his attention to control rooms where there are scalability...
Case Studies
InfoComm 2017: Crestron debuts suite of meeting room solutions
Crestron is exhibiting several new products this week at InfoComm, including Crestron Mercury, the tabletop meeting room solution; and DigitalMedia NVX Series, a secure...
Business
Crestron opens China office
Crestron has announced the opening of ‘Crestron China’, its dedicated, physical brand presence in China to enhance the company’s service and support to customers...
AV-IT
Cloud services: market demand
Having previously revealed the upturn towards cloud-based services across the AV industry, here Steve Montgomery reports on the markets within the industry reaping the...
AV-IT
Cloud services: expansion into AV
Cloud-hosted services have boomed in the IT application sector. But to what extent has this trend been replicated in the AV industry, and how...
Business
Crestron expands training programme
Crestron has added three new courses to its education programme for 2017, starting in the summer. “For Crestron, investing in training and education is...
Case Studies
Crestron now shipping Mercury collaboration solution
Crestron is now shipping the Crestron Mercury, a meeting and collaboration solution that combines conferencing and collaboration features with the fast, secure cloud provisioning...