Acquisitions
AUO Display Plus set to purchase Avocor
Final terms are in the process of being agreed in a deal that is expected to combine the operational synergy of both companies in...
display solutions
Integrators
Sony joins PSNI Global Alliance as ‘preferred vendor partner’
Sony Electronics' addition to the PSNI Global Alliance of preferred vendor partners allows the network's certified solution providers greater access to Sony's display solutions
People
PPDS appoints global product management lead for EMEA
Based in Ghent, Belgium, Andrea Barbuti has extended his role as global product manager total solutions to become PPDS’ first global product management lead...
Distribution
Sharp/NEC signs laser projector distribution deal with AVM
Sharp/NEC has entered a deal with AVM, a Basingstoke, UK-based distributor of pro AV products. It will cover Sharp/NEC's laser projection models
Unified Comms
MAXHUB opens show room in heart of Chelsea, London
MAXHUB London Customer Experience Centre is the 2nd showroom in Europe, after the one in Amsterdam, and will showcase a wide range of UC...
Latest Events
Avocor to unveil new non-interactive displays for IC24
Displays to be revealed at InfoComm 24, at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from June 12 to 14, extend Avocor's reach where interactivity is...
Product News
Leyard introduces LN Series of LED displays
Leyard says LN series meets the need for content visualisation at exhibitions, concerts, conferences, sporting events, and other commercial activities
Case Studies
Daktronics designs LED display for Buffaloes fans
The displays for the University of Colorado's Folsom Field total 8,800 square feet and will be operational ahead of the 2024 American Football season
People
SNA Displays appoints new sales director for central US
Rusty Wagner's focus will be serving existing client accounts and growing new business in the central US
Case Studies
SNA Displays delivers new LED displays for Lamar University football stadium
A 2.3million pixel video scoreboard at the Umphrey football stadium doubles the size of the old screen, whilst a new focal-point LED centerhung is set...
Case Studies
Jacksonville adds Daktronics display for Jumbo Shrimp fans
A new outfield 36 feet high by 60 feet wide video display and ribbon boards were installed at 121 Financial Ballpark
Displays & Signage
Sphere launches student design challenge
First time members of the general public will see their art featured on the Exosphere, with challenge open exclusively to more than 100,000 students...
People
Sharp/NEC grows and strengthens its UK sales team
Sian Cotty (pictured) joins the end user sales team, with Kate Butcher joining the channel sales team, both bringing a wealth of professional experience...
People
Sharp NEC announces new president and managing director
Christof Böhm appointed president and managing director at Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe (Sharp/NEC), with effect from 1 February 2024
Case Studies
Wolverhampton City Council partners with UVS on control centre video wall upgrade
Video wall comprises 15 (5x3) 55in Barco Unisee bezel-less displays, using a UVS Lucidity WBC90 video wall controller with a wide range of source...
Theme of the Month
Sound & vision for the ultimate stadium experiences
The stadia market has undergone a boom in the last ten years, with new venues being built or existing ones undergoing refurbishment. As Kevin...
Retail & Hospitality
PPDS adds three new PMS hospitality partners
Nonius, Nevotek and Imagine Soft added to partner roster
People
‘Mr Pro TV’ appointed new PPDS hospitality manager
Global role of international business manager, hospitality, for Jeroen Verhaeghe
ISE
PPDS to put safety first for ISE attendance; staff to decide
Company's "final decision" will be be dictated by "teams and partners", not financials
Displays & Signage
Exclusive: Displaying a new ethos –PPDS’ Chris Colpaert on the company rebrand
Managing director answers our questions on the new brand and plans for 2021
Displays & Signage
Vestel Visual Solutions displays enhance club training at Reading FC
Solutions deployed across Bearwood Park complex to support performance
Displays & Signage
Display technologies help transform children’s hospital wards during lockdown
BenQ donated 30 displays to gaming charity TheRockinR which has been bringing much needed joy to children and their families in hospital
Collaboration
BenQ announces partnership with Zoom
Partnership will see BenQ deliver certified video conferencing displays across its portfolio
Events & Production
AV Technology Awards shortlist announced
Record number of entries received for the 2020 digital awards, taking place between 23rd and 25th June
Case Studies
Dynamic digitisation at the Genting Arena
Flexible new display solutions and efficient upcycling have enabled this multipurpose entertainment venue to maximise its profitability.
Technology
Tech Guide: Why buy Oblong’s Mezzanine Series collaboration solution?
Just the facts. A straight-to-the-point guide detailing what you need to know about some of the latest AV tech releases, with the tech jargon...
ISE Daily
LCDs can be resized without harm
LCD screens come in all shapes and sizes these days, thanks to resizing LCD panels, which are cut from larger panels. Advances in technology...
ISE Daily
LCDs shape up at Display Solutions
LCD screens come in all shapes and sizes these days, thanks to resizing LCD panels, which are cut from larger panels. Advances in technology...