capital investment
Stage Audio Works expands manufacturing capabilities
South African pro AV supplier bolsters in-house production at Johannesburg headquarters with direct-to-material printer, CNC machine and aluminium extrusion equipment
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Security
Kinly launches open framework for AV cybersecurity
Global AV integrator’s new verification-ready AV Security Standards framework, launched in London, sets out practical controls for securing AV systems across their full lifecycle...
People
MeyerPro names new CEO
Pacific Northwest AV and broadcast services company has appointed Doug Kamm, who has decades of experience in live production and broadcast
People
Absen appoints new EU pro AV sales director
Martine Dodwell-Bennett, an experienced managing director and business consultant, is tasked with driving revenue growth and expanding market presence
Case Studies
Whitwam AVI delivers for Saint Michael’s Abbey
Panasonic PTZ cameras, Bose column arrays, and Blackmagic broadcast hardware form backbone of a discreet, heritage-sensitive AV upgrade for the abbey in Farnborough, UK
IBC
IBC2025: Why it matters more than ever to pro AV
Ahead of this year's expo at the Amsterdam RAI, Installation highlights the growing relevance of the broadcast-dominated show for AV professionals, and spotlights outstanding...
People
Solstice employee to tackle 50km ultramarathon for dementia charity
Tanita Russell, a senior account manager for UK-based pro AV distributor, will run the gruelling Boudicca Way 50km Ultramarathon on July 19 to raise...
InfoComm
InfoComm 2025 showcasing how pro AV elevates live events
Multiple events at this week's show in Orlando, Florida, explore pro AV's impact on live shows and esports, and there will be instructive guided...
People
Solstice AV appoints new CFO and COO
Chris Ball, an AV professional with over 20 years experience, will oversee financial planning, risk management and operational performance
People
Spotlight Sound appoints AV service engineer
Ed Guest is new AV services engineer for company, which specialises in AV installations, event production, and equipment hire across the UK
Events & Production
Peerless-AV returns to Lord’s Cricket Ground for fifth AV Showcase
Part 2 of the line-up has been announced for two-day AV Showcase starting May 13th at the famous cricket ground in London
Enterprise AV
Turning up the volume on corporate AV
In an extract from the lead feature in our latest quarterly eBook, 'Focus on Enterprise AV', Monica Heck takes to the hills to sing...
Events & Production
Peerless-AV names exhibitors for The AV Showcase 2025: Pt 1
The AV showcase will return for its fifth edition at Lord's Cricket Ground, in London, in May with an expanded list of exhibitors
Special report
AV and broadcast rub shoulders at NAB
Monica Heck looks at how the broadcast/AV convergence is impacting shows like NAB and asks whether is it creating a shift in which companies...
Artificial intelligence
Midwich Ignite invests in NetSpeek AI to revolutionise pro AV and unified comms
Venture capital group invests in NetSpeek's language enabled network administrator (Lena) AI platform, which helps automate AV and UC system installations
Connectivity
NETGEAR achieves 400th partnership and ramps up pro AV ambitions
Richard Jonker, NETGEAR’s VP of marketing and business development, gives an exclusive interview to Cindy Davis, content director of AV Technology, Installation's sister magazine...
AVIXA
AVIXA report: Pro AV rebounds, but trade barriers remain
Uncertainty of tariffs and lack of clarity in the business landscape are major stumbling blocks despite welcome 2.9-point increase, says Peter Hansen, economic analyst,...
Distribution
Fulcrum Acoustic signs major distribution deal with UPS
Universal Procurement Systems (UPS) will be company's distributor for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Fiji, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka,...
AV
Construction industry jitters force reflection in pro AV sector
An uncertain outlook in the construction industry is causing concerns down the supply chain, including in pro AV, inspiring many companies to consider more...
People
Stage Precision appoints chief commercial officer
Sarah Cox, an experienced thought leader in pro AV, will drive the commercial direction of the software and hardware platform developer, as well as...
ISE
Klvr to launch Charger Pro rechargeable battery tech at ISE
The battery tech company, from Oslo, Norway, will demonstrate its Charger Pro, designed to recharge AA or AAA batteries for wireless microphones, in-ear monitors...
ISE
Q&A with Ciaran Doran, chair of ISE’s AV Broadcast Summit
A veteran of ISE conferences, Ciaran Doran, chair, AV Broadcast Summit, describes his routine, addresses the pro AV-broadcast convergence, and gives his top tips...
People
PCD appoints new director of sales and marketing
Hal Truax, who has more than 30 years of experience in the pro AV sector, joins California-based integrator to oversee sales strategy
AV-IT
Matrox Video breaks into the IP video gateway market
Company enters the market with the new Matrox Vion, a high-density IP video gateway, and an update for the Matrox ConvertIP DSH SMPTE ST 2110...
ISE
New Innovation Park announced for ISE 2025
Innovation Park is designed for startups to showcase breakthrough business ideas and connect with industry leaders. It will include an Investors Lounge and a Pitching...
People
Powersoft names US consultants and key accounts manager
Joel Majgier hopes to help expand Powersoft’s footprint in the US, with the aim of becoming the market leader in power amplification for the...
Training
Esports and Education Virtual Conference 2024 announced
Free one-day virtual conference, run by AV Technology, Systems Contractor News, and Tech & Learning, is designed for esports decision-makers from K-12, higher education,...
Awards
LG wins D&H’s ‘Pro AV Vendor of the Year’ award for 2024
D&H Distributing, 3rd largest distributor of tech solutions to the North American IT channel, announced LG as winner of the pro AV category, one...
AV-IT
NMOS: a vital part of the IPMX success story
As a foundational pillar of the IPMX (Internet Protocol Media Experience) initiative, NMOS plays a vitally important role in bringing robust IP networking to...
Broadcast
Continuing convergence: The rise of “flexible & scalable” broadcast technology in pro AV
With another edition of IBC just around the corner, it’s clear that the convergence between broadcast and pro AV is accelerating as technology requirements...
Unified Comms
Square One launches AV and UC&C Experience Lab, Ireland
The new centre in Bray, Ireland, showcases AV and Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) solutions from 21 manufacturers, and boasts dedicated training, testing and...
Displays & Signage
PCL Live expands fast in Scotland after £500k Leyard investment
Founded in Aberdeen two years ago, PCL Live spent £500,000 on Leyard video walls and has grown rapidly, with strong demand from the oil,...
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
People
Lawo announces new deputy CEO
Jamie Dunn has been chief commercial officer since 2019, and has been given additional responsibilities as ‘vorstand’ (board member) and deputy CE
People
RTI appoints new national sales director for US and Canada
Eric Randt will oversee RTI initiatives that grow RTI and Blustream sales with commercial and residential integrators
Control systems
Pro AV & cybersecurity: No complacency as scope of attacks increases
From software vulnerabilities affecting APIs to massive state-sponsored cyberattacks, it’s not hard to understand why professional environments across the board are placing a greater...
Immersive tech
Naostage announces distribution deals in 4 countries
Strategic partnerships in in the UK, Italy, Poland, and the Czech Republic, are a result of fast growth in sales of its K SYSTEM,...
Distribution
Nureva appoints FVC to grow sales in the Middle East
With more than 20 years of experience, FVC will bring Nureva’s full suite of audio solutions to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman,...
Case Studies
Harman AMX Jetpack powers library conference rooms
Franklin-Springboro Public Library, in the US, self-installed entire HARMAN Pro AV system, consisting of JBL Professional speakers and focused on AMX Jetpack for small-to-medium...
Thought Leadership
Reshaping the AV landscape for a greener tomorrow
Jason Lu, founder of CECOCECO, on the importance of sustainability for the AV sector
ISE
Installation confirmed as media partner for ProAV Collaborative 2024; further details released
Futuresource Consulting event taking place at ISE 2024 for the first time on 31 January, where attendees can share ideas and make valuable connections...
Case Studies
Void Acoustics produces “perfect” artistic sound for Helm Art Gallery
Cyclone 4s loudspeakers supported by Venu 112 V2 subwoofers at new contemporary art gallery in Brighton, UK