Business
State of the Smart TV: Is the AV market at a crossroads?
As viewing habits shift and the consumer electronics market stagnates, what does the AV industry need to do to ensure that the market doesn’t...
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Case Studies
God gave rock ‘n’ roll to you: abandoned church resurrected as professional recording studio
The Holy Rock Studios in Mansfield, turns 110 year old Methodist Church, uses state of the AV technology to create a unique professional recording...
Case Studies
Christie creates the world’s biggest gaming screen (1,500ft) for annual gamers event
Visual specialist wows more than 100,000 competitors at annual Game XP event in Rio de Janeiro using its Boxer and Spyder technology
Events & Production
Preview: New AV Technology Europe magazine is on its way!
Following a small summer break, the next instalment of AV Technology Europe magazine is now at the printers and will be hitting doormats and...
Events & Production
Upcoming AVIXA Business Workshops in London and Dublin announced
Sessions this October will provide a practical introduction to mindfulness and emotional intelligence in the workplace
Technology
Southampton FC installs “groundbreaking” LED advertising boards for regional variations
Ads displayed on advertising boards in the stadium will differ to those seen on TV around the world using ADI's virtual hybrid technology
Case Studies
New audio system at Alcatraz prison prevents sound from escaping during visiting hours
San Francisco Audiod designed and installed a sound system for the nine most important docent locations on Alcatraz using fully-weatherised Danley GO2 8CX loudspeakers
Displays & Signage
Royal Opera House turns to NEC to help project the joy of opera and ballet in new initiative
New technology and visual stimulations will enhance the experience for those visiting the Royal Opera House and help to promote opera and ballet to...
Displays & Signage
Sony’s ‘most technically advanced” projectors go on sale in the UK and across Europe
The VPL-FHZ120L and VPL-FHZ90L targeted at medium and large venues, including conference halls and lecture theatres
Case Studies
Zaha Hadid architects select Sharp’s BIG PAD interactive displays to speed up workflow
New displays are helping to improve collaboration between staff at the London based firm, making quicker decisions and saving money
Business
Exclusive: AV User Group membership numbers double in under a year
Upcoming launch in San Jose, plus continued interest from end users and support from the industry locally and internationally credited for the rise
Technology
Christie launches new Crestron Connected multi-touch 86-inch UHD LCD display
Shipping late 2018, the display is ideal for installation in meeting and lecture rooms, and applications including menu boards and kiosks
Displays & Signage
Subway to install 21,600 new digital menu boards in outlets across Europe
Sandwich chain teams up Cineplex Digital Media to provide enterprise-wide and tailer made promotions from a single access point
Business
Shure takes relationships with end users to new heights to help bring home the bacon
Audio specialist kicks off first in series of planned breakfast meetings and intimate gatherings with customers at London’s tallest building, the Shard
People
A post Brexit era: Looking to the future of the £20bln UK events industry
Richard Green, CEO and founder, Evvnt looks at the potential impact of Brexit on the events space – including meetings/conferences – and importance of...
Displays & Signage
LG’s new “beyond imagination” transparent 55″ OLED display to bring wow factor to retail
New product on track from December release will provide retailers with a revolutionary new way to market products helping to stand out
Case Studies
VR takes the Greek out of learning English for school children in Athens
AGB Foreign Language Centre uses ClassVR to provide new and innovative way of helping children become multilingual and explore the world from their class
Technology
Smart technology for a smarter working environment – but security is paramount
Thanks to the rise of AI and the internet of things (IoT), buildings are getting smarter. But as the benefits rise, so do the...
Business
Jacobs Massey adds its support to new Women in AV (WAVE) mentoring programme
New mentoring for women working in the AV industry to provide dedicated one-to-one support, driving diversity and elevating careers
Technology
Peerless-AV introduces rotational wall mounting solutions for the Samsung Flip display
New rotational wall mount and mobile trolley provide a natural angled writing surface for seamless touch interactions
Case Studies
Christie given a licence to thrill during operatic “spectacular” on world’s largest lake stage
A setting for bond movie ‘A Quantum of Solace' projection mapping from Christie wowed audience members for ‘Opera on the Lake’ show with spectacular...
Technology
AVIXA Guest Article: Tackling the AV challenge in higher education
As technological expectations continue to rise exponentially among students in higher education environments, how are AV professionals meeting the demands?
Technology
A case for collaborative technology in the modern courtroom
Arthur Holm discusses how the need for collaborative AV technology in the courtroom is now a necessity in ensuring justice is being done
Case Studies
Düsseldorf Airport takes movie watching to new heights with OpenAirport Cinema experience
Summer is traditionally the time for open air cinemas, including the OpenAirport Cinema in Düsseldorf, where visitors experienced an open air cinema with a...
AV-IT
Updated: Polycom unveils new “affordable” next generation’ business IP phones for “any” business
Company’s updated VVX Series Business SIP Phones provide robust features, along with the new cloud-based tool for service providers to deploy and maintain phones
Case Studies
Casio projectors create a special outdoor learning experience for Brum college students
Hunters Hill College, a residential school in Bromsgrove for students with special needs takes learning outside of the classroom using short throw projectors
Technology
Sony unveils the world’s toughest and fastest SD card
Completely sealed one-piece product keeps saved contents safe and guards against drops, bends, water and dust
Latest Events
Californian dreaming: AV User Group heading to San Jose this October
AV User Group extends net, having already launched in New York and Hong Kong under chairman, Owen Ellis
Displays & Signage
7 professional tips on how to get the best results from your digital signage
Leading digital display designer offers its expert advice on things to get the results you desire and demand to generate business
Case Studies
Christie opens a Pandoras Box of opportunities to entertain sports fans inside the Capital Arena
World class projection mapping helps keep fans engaged and entertained following major AV upgrade at multi-sports venue in Washington
Audio
Joining the Dots: Saint Louis University turns to AI to help better support its students
University to deploy 2,300 custom Amazon Alexa enabled EchoDot devices in its halls of residence to help answer student queries
Displays & Signage
LG finds the cure for a more comfortable and informed patient experience in hospital
New Multi Touch Arm TV allows patients to see scans and ultrasounds without being removed from the comfort of their hospital beds.
Business
ISE expected to hit 100,000 visitors by 2021 and double in size within 10-years
ISE's MD Mike Blackman reveals show's forecasts and expectations ahead of move to Barcelona
Case Studies
Railway station well chuffed with new 34-foot “iconic” four-sided NanoLumens display
Four 6.3mm pixel pitch NanoLumens displays, provide passengers with updated news and messages at the new Downtown Miami Brightline Station
Business
Leyard tops the leaderboard in $4.5 billion LED video display market
Figures from Futuresource Consulting, shows company secured lead in global market position for narrow pixel pitch LED and entire LED video display categories
Technology
Clevertouch sets the STAGE with new “pain free” video calling collaboration solution
New solution designed to help companies "seamlessly" collaborate and share documentation with minimal fuss and frustration
Case Studies
Linkedln opens new multipurpose meeting rooms to help staff stay connected
Social media giant using QSC's Q-SYS to provide faultless communication for its staff working across its multiple campuses
Technology
Atlona release “clutter free” Pocket 3H’ cable enclosure for end users and integrators
The new "aesthetically pleasing" cable access enclosure will helps systems integrators and end users simplify cable management and keep meeting spaces clean and tidy
Case Studies
Bright idea: London school goes lamp-free to “transform” learning experience for students
Wallington based Wilson’s School has introduced a range of 72 Casio’s lamp-free projectors to its classrooms
Case Studies
London events venue ‘The Brewery’ appoints Blitz to provide ‘show stopping’ AV experiences
New partnership part of The Brewery's ambitions to provide 'show stopping' and more engaging experiences for its customers
Case Studies
Royal Geographical Society’s Ondaatje theatre providing “pristine” audio after APG install
750-plus London venue unleashes 18 APG Uniline Compact loudspeakers to provide pristine sound quality and edge of your seat experiences
Audio
Troxy sounds out Harman to rejuvenate ‘iconic’ venue’s audio
Major AV investment and upgrade will see Harman's JBL’s 12 inch VTX-A12 loudspeaker make their UK debut inside a major venue