Displays & Signage
VuWall expands PAK video wall node family
Cost-effective, scalable PAK 20 supports two HDp60 outputs or one 4Kp60 output and multiformat decoding up to 32 HD streams per device
Technology
Audio
Moodsonic soundscapes set to “increase relaxation & focus” and “improve creative thinking” in the workplace
Creator of nature-inspired 'biophilic' soundscapes has launched after two years of development, using nature's blueprint to improve indoor sound to provide healthier work, healthcare,...
Audio
Lavish Bangkok hotel creates luxurious ambiance with HARMAN
Mahajak Development Co equips the Capella Bangkok hotel with a facility-wide networked AV system, professional lighting for events and a central control system, utilising...
Case Studies
Amsterdam hotel refurbs with 181 Philips pro TVs
Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American brings the superstar experience to all guest rooms, with Philips pro TV solutions from PPDS
Unified Comms
Exclusive: Equal opportunities –conferencing post-Covid
Gabi Shriki, head of AV at Valens, discusses three key industry trends for meeting equity in advanced conference rooms
Audio
Special report: Immersive audio – reconnecting with audiences?
In the wake of the pandemic there has been significant discussion of the role that new technologies might play in bringing audiences back to...
Unified Comms
Insight: Long-term hybrid work models to drive UC market in 2022
Alistair Johnston, head of collaboration at Futuresource Consulting, on the effects of hybrid working on UC
Retail & Hospitality
Insight: Partnerships are the key to hospitality
Patrick Dunphy, CIO, Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG), on the importance of partnerships
Displays & Signage
PPDS extends regional clusters in Europe to reinforce Nordics & Benelux growth
Announcement of third regional business cluster in Europe comes alongside new appointments news
AV-IT
Special report: IMS IPMX update
Samuel Recine, chair, AIMS Pro AV Working Group updates on the Internet Protocol Media Experience
Video & Lighting
German nightclub lit up by Prolights’ LED blinders
Astra Wash7Pix, Ruby FCX and SunRise 2L LED blinders can now be seen in action at the Go Parc in Herford
Displays & Signage
Technology trends set to impact the professional displays market in 2022
Matthew Rubin, senior market analyst, Futuresource Consulting, on the display market
Connectivity
Yamaha becomes adopting member of the SDVoE Alliance
SDVoE Alliance's consortium of technology providers collaborates to standardise the adoption of Ethernet for transporting AV signals in professional AV environments
Unified Comms
Hybrid working and the fight for equality in 2022
Paul Clark, senior vice president, EMEA managing director, Poly, on what employees need to know
Unified Comms
BenQ launches new wireless meeting room solution
InstaShow WDC30 enterprise-level presentation system complies with Fintech security regulations
Audio
Futuresource: Innovation and new opportunities for pro audio in 2022
James Kirby, senior market analyst, Futuresource Consulting, on audio's resilience
Displays & Signage
Carousel Digital Signage facilitates multi-school rollout for Utah School District
Weber School District leverages Carousel Cloud’s ease of use and simple scalability to deliver dynamic messaging in 46 different locations
Audio
First Baptist Church of San Marcos upgrades to Danley Sound Labs
Installed by Electro Acoustics, the system includes 4x Danley SH-50 loudspeakers arranged in an exploded arc as mains, with an SH-95 suspended below each...
Connectivity
Legrand’s Joe Cornwall to teach virtual AVIXA masterclass on AV signal distribution
Three-day program set to provide experienced industry pros with deepInsight into streaming, HDBaseT, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C
Broadcast
Xytech appoints Keith Buckley as president and CEO
Company is now positioned for increased growth and new product development of its industry-leading facility management software platform
Unified Comms
Midwich joins Zoom Master Agent Referral Partner Program
Master Agency agreement forms part of Zoom’s Partner Referral Program, which is the cornerstone of Zoom’s video communications platform’s go-to-market initiative
Unified Comms
Kinly UK awarded Pexip ‘Greatest Retention Award’
Kinly UK team achieves Pexip’s Highest Client Retention rate across the EMEA channel in 2021, as minutes on the Pexip for Kinly video conferencing...
Unified Comms
Yamaha’s ADECIA ceiling solution brings one-touch meeting audio to The Openwork Partnership
Four Yamaha ADECIA intelligent audio solutions helping staff at major financial advice company to enjoy all the benefits of flexible, hybrid working
Residential AV
Meridian Audio appoints new distribution partners
Audio-one and Digital Storm to distribute residential audio brand in India and Vietnam
Displays & Signage
Cartology advances retail media network with Broadsign
Australian retail media pioneer taps OOH advertising platform to advance content management and delivery for digital displays across Woolworths retail locations
Audio
Yamaha launches VXH series pendant speakers
VXH6 and VXH8 are engineered for optimum background music and voice reproduction for for commercial installations
Displays & Signage
SNA Displays LEDs form 50ft-tall video wall wrap in LA
Moxy and AC Hotels unveil 15,000 sqft continuous LED video façade utilising SNA Displays’ EMPIRE Exterior line of LED display technology, boasting a resolution...
Connectivity
Lightware Visual Engineering opens new APAC headquarters
New office located in the Newington Technology Park, Sydney – hub of major technology companies
Unified Comms
Atlona expands VC portfolio with 4K ePTZ camera
Captivate AT-CAP-FC110 provides high-quality imaging for soft codec conferencing and collaboration in small and mid-sized meeting spaces
Retail & Hospitality
Hybrid retail therapy: Defining AV’s role for a new era of shopping
There has been much talk over the past few years about a new phase of shopping in which retailers blend online with conventional physical...
Immersive tech
Sound and vision immerses kids at Paris music workshop
Plein les oreilles! studio at Philharmonie des enfants creates immersion with Panasonic projectors and L-Acoustics L-ISA immersive sound system.
Displays & Signage
DSS Europe announces its “most impressive” speaker line-up ever
Delegates will hear from over 60 influencers when Digital Signage Summit Europe returns to Munich on 6-7 July
Displays & Signage
Huntington Beach destination retrofitted with SNA Displays tech
Outdated LED video wall at Pacific City upgraded with EMPIRE Exterior LED display
Audio
Optimal Audio appoints Septon Group as distributor
Scandinavia’s leading distributor of professional audio and video equipment responsible for Sweden and Denmark
Displays & Signage
PPDS launches Global Partner Alliance affiliation program
Exclusive, invite only program is designed to connect multi-national enterprises with PPDS’ closely aligned regional integration specialists
Audio
Q-SYS Introduces network amplifiers for smaller spaces
The Q-SYS SPA-Q Series offers rightsized amplification for a variety of room types and provides multiple I/O options for unmatched room customisation
Control systems
The Citadel military college enlists Extron AV solutions to educate business majors
Extron supplied AV switching, distribution, and control equipment throughout the building, as well as digital matrix processors and speakers for audio in select venues...
Audio
d&b honoured at the German Awards for Sustainability Projects
Company recognised in the recycling category for its re-manufacturing initiative
Connectivity
InfoComm 2022: DVIGear introduces DisplayNet DN-300
Said to deliver a breakthrough in performance, versatility, and value for AVoIP applications
Unified Comms
Poly awards partner excellence at its annual roadshow
Insight, Gamma, Computacenter, CDW, SCC & proAV recognised for "phenomenal" business growth
Unified Comms
Crestron showcases its hybrid meeting room experience
Crestron Sightline applies known technologies to solve the challenges that both employers and organisations have in executing successful hybrid meetings, to achieve an "inclusive...
Displays & Signage
LiquidView virtual window debuts at InfoComm 2022
LiquidView’s WindowLV – distributed by Leon Speakers – brings the outdoors in to provide the perfect backdrop for any room