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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
ISE
MAXHUB to launch 92in Microsoft Teams Rooms device
MAXHUB 92in V7 MTR flat panel is an an all-in-one solution with projector, whiteboard, advertising signage, computer, microphone and audio functions
Distribution
Lightware lands Singapore distribution deal with AQS
Aquila Data Group (AQS) will act as the official distributor of Lightware’s advanced AV products in Singapore, especially in the united communications and AVoIP...
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...
Distribution
Xilica and Avientek collaborate in GCC & African markets
Xilica and Avientek will collaborate to deliver audio solutions for medium and large collaboration rooms, teaching spaces and government facilities in select GCC &...
Unified Comms
Kinly appoints new global service director
Duncan MacPherson, the new global service director, joined Kinly as a support manager back in 2009. He will be responsible for overall service delivery...
Unified Comms
InfoComm 2024: Humly adds parking space feature to software
Humly will introduce new power, control, and sensing accessories for the Humly Booking Device, at InfoComm, June 12-14, Las Vegas Convention Center
Case Studies
Halo Audio Visual selects Sony pro displays for office revamp
Integration company selects six SonyBravia BZ40 displays for installation project at Assosia, a London retail research company
Thought Leadership
Convergence: It’s all coming together
Rob Moodey, manager, strategic partnerships, at Matrox Video on the convergence of industries, driven by the coming together of AV tech on IP networks
ISE
Simply the best!
The 20th edition of Integrated Systems Europe really was better than all the rest. The bar was already very high, and the organisers are...
People
Kinly appoints new project delivery director
Justin Paveley is promoted and takes charge of UK and Ireland operations
ISE
Video: New Jabra launches at ISE 2024
James Spencer, video solutions director at Jabra, discussed Jabra+ for Admins, Meeting Space and Intelligent Speaker
Immersive tech
Imaginary Pictures “brings hologram technology to life” with holoportation
Developed by Los Angeles technology company Proto, 'holoportation’ is said to allow high-quality 3D models to be transmitted anywhere in real time
Thought Leadership
The future of work: Developing a sixth sense for tomorrow’s technology trends
Nigel Dunn, VP and MD EMEA North, Jabra, on the company's latest study and the six potential future scenarios for work that will impact...
Product News
Crestron debuts new 1 Beyond optical zoom cameras
As hybrid meetings demand more, the combination of optical zooming, Visual AI tracking, and multi-camera switching capabilities enable automated broadcast-quality video for impactful collaboration...
Distribution
MAXHUB announces distribution partnership with Avitor
Avitor Distribution UK Ltd will act as its distributor throughout the UK and Irish markets
Distribution
TD SYNNEX to offer full range of Poly hybrid working solutions in Europe
Distributor offers access to a single ecosystem of Poly communications solutions for all major unified comms platforms
People
Logitech appoints new CEO, effective December 1
Hanneke Faber initially based at the company headquarters in Switzerland, before relocating to Silicon Valley next year
Thought Leadership
Exclusive: How the evolution of UCaaS is supporting the growing collaboration needs of businesses
Wayne Gratton, chief commercial officer at Nuvias UC, on the growth of UCaaS and developments in AI and VR/AR
Unified Comms
Boom’s WFH conferencing kits see 28% rise in demand
Company also reporting growing demand for its UNO vertical video bar, which has seen a 24% acceleration during 2023 leading to more meeting equity
Distribution
Visualization partners with Legamaster for UK distribution
Strategic agreement covers distribution of displays and meeting room solutions
Case Studies
Isle of Wight NHS Trust selects Cinos for new telephony and unified comms solution
Cisco-powered sovereign UC telephony service, delivered from the Cinos Cloud, will provide the Trust with a "secure and reliable service", says Cinos
Case Studies
Rhodes House Conference Centre adopts Q-SYS ecosystem as part of £38million renovation
GVAV, in consultation with Audiologic, specified a comprehensive Q-SYS ecosystem (supported by Yamaha and Shure pro audio solutions), whilst Hewshott closely collaborated with the...
Collaboration
For hybrid work, effective conferencing technology is mission-critical for success, says Biamp
Biamp survey shows that as workers return to the office in greater numbers, effective video conferencing technology Is required to make remote and in-office...
Case Studies
Facepunch ups its game and delivers the “wow” factor, with help from Kramer AV
Kramer helped deliver BYOD conferencing collaboration, with easy and reliable wireless presentation capabilities and multi-platform VC, within a fully automated boardroom with wireless presentation,...
Collaboration
Nureva’s next-gen audio systems certified for Barco ClickShare
HDL410 and HDL310 systems deliver pro AV audio performance in larger BYOM spaces
Collaboration
Just 7% of UK office workers back fully remote work, according to Sony State of Offices Report
Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe State of Offices Report 2023 also reveals a sizeable appetite for dedicated company offices that better support new...
Business
Midwich signs distribution deal with Crestron
The partnership will cover the Crestron Flex unified communications and collaboration range of products in the UK and Ireland
Collaboration
Hybrid working poses a risk to high-trust organisations, says Kinly
Trusted Connections study reveals that security concerns linked to hybrid working are having a negative impact on customer trust built with the organisations that...
Case Studies
Bangkok convention centre upgraded with HARMAN Professional Solutions
Newly renovated Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) now sports versatile and immersive audio systems featuring JBL Professional, Crown, Soundcraft and more
Distribution
MAXHUB enters cooperation with Dynamic CCTV
Provider of innovative interactive display solutions and unified communication solutions for businesses, has announced Dynamic CCTV Ltd as UK distributor
Product News
InfoComm 2023: Crestron launches new TST-1080 wireless touch screen for unified control
TST-1080 engineered to deliver ultimate performance, reliability, and customisation for controlling a wide range of devices and systems across a diverse range of spaces,...
Product News
Crestron unveils new product categories designed to “vastly improve” hybrid collaboration
New additions to the Crestron Digital Workplace Portfolio bring workflow, collaboration, and productivity with new desk scheduling, scalable audio, and an all-in-one collaboration bar
Awards
Huddly Crew wins Frost & Sullivan 2023 North American New Product Innovation Award
Award recognises Huddly's innovative approach to addressing common video conferencing challenges and will help establish a stronger foothold in the market
Thought Leadership
Exclusive: Transforming AV products and services into complete solutions
Joe Andrulis, executive vice president corporate development at Biamp, on the rise of strategic partnerships to feed the need for solutions, rather than products...
Distribution
Visualization agrees UK distribution deal with Hall Technologies
The 'strategic distribution agreement' covers Hall Technologies' UC range of products in the UK market
Case Studies
Cinos rings up a new UC telephony service for UKAEA
Integrator delivers a secure, reliable and robust unified communications service through its Cisco-powered, sovereign UC service based within the Cinos Cloud
Collaboration
“The buzz was great”: UCX attendees on 2022’s event
UC Expo took place 5-6 October at London's eXCeL, and boasted 9763 visitors
Collaboration
UK Atomic Energy Authority partners with Cinos for new UC telephony service
Based within the Cinos Cloud, system provides UKAEA with a "secure and reliable service" that delivers the "flexibility and robustness" needed to power remote...
Immersive tech
European mobile operators developing holographic calls
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone are working together on a joint project with software developer MATSUKO to make hologram phone calls a reality...
Immersive tech
NMK Electronics, Epson, & Igloo Vision partner for new immersive workspace
NMK Electronics' showroom in Dubai, UAE, now geared to showcase transformative office technology, including floor projection powered by the Igloo Vision software suite and...