InfoComm
Lightware to display USB-C and AVoIP expansion
Signal management specialist will showcase its Gemini GVN and Taurus platforms, Google Meet integration and new software tools at InfoComm 2026, with a USB...
unified communications
Distribution
Owl Labs partners with Westcoast for UK and Ireland
Partnership aims to reduce the ‘meeting tax’ by expanding access to Owl Labs products through Westcoast’s extensive distribution network
Distribution
MAXHUB appoints onemedia as UK distributor
Deal adds integrated meeting room systems, UC-certified videobars, and collaboration technology to distributor's UK portfolio
Distribution
Ampetronic and Listen Technologies sign GCC distribution deal
Middle East-based Avientek will take on combined assistive listening portfolio across Gulf Cooperation Council region, with sole rights to the Auri assistive listening system
Security
AV Trust launches to tackle cybersecurity gap in pro AV
US-based non-profit body aims to bring vulnerability disclosure and security standards frameworks to commercial AV and unified communications systems
Distribution
Shure announces partnership with TD SYNNEX Maverick
Pan-European distribution agreement brings workplace audio and video solutions to AV distributor's partners across 14 countries. (Pic: Members of the TD SYNNEX Maverick and...
ISE 2026
Crestron to display ‘intelligent’ screens for modern workspaces
Manufacturer will showcase recently launched 80 Series Touch Screens, designed to provide consistent control and scheduling across commercial environments, at ISE 2026
ISE 2026
Crestron launches Collab Compute collaboration platform
US manufacturer unveils unified communications hardware featuring Intel Core Ultra processor with integrated NPU for AI-powered meeting experiences, debuting at ISE 2026
Acquisitions
TD SYNNEX completes Polish AV/UC acquisition
Distributor acquires audio-visual, unified communications and gaming divisions from fellow distributor Exclusive Networks Poland, adding brands including Barco, DTEN, Jabra and Logitech
Integrators
Yorktel and Kinly merge to form Yorktel-Kinly
Union of Yorktel, global managed services and UC specialist, and Kinly, international provider of AV integration and collaboration solutions, creates new entity operating out...
Product News
Leyard launches flagship Komodo Series LED displays
New COB MicroLED video wall family features 0.7, 0.9 and 1.2mm pixel pitches with Megapixel HELIOS processing platform, targeting corporate, production and cinema applications
Audio
Shure forms new Strategic Alliances team
Role of division is to advance collaboration within unified communications (UC) and pro audio sectors by building deeper relationships with key partners, and accelerating...
Unified Comms
UCX London: AV-IT convergence takes centre stage
Exhibitors at the Unified Communications Expo, at Excel London last week, reported changing profile of visitors reflecting new approaches in enterprises and universities
Unified Comms
Utelogy teams up with Natilik for managed AV spaces
The integration of Utelogy’s platform into Natilik’s service offering brings new layers of automation, analytics and sustainability to enterprise AV and UC environments
Enterprise AV
Utelogy announces deal with Astreya for enterprise clients
Integration of Utelogy software platform into Astreya’s IT services portfolio is designed to improve operational efficiency and user experience
Enterprise AV
Special Enterprise AV publication now available
Installation takes a deep-dive into the technologies that are changing the way we work, in and out of the office, with our latest quarterly...
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