Technology
Projectors booming in Middle East
Worldwide growth in projector sales is healthy - and nowhere more so than the Middle East, which has been seeing 25-30% increases over the...
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Technology
SpinetiX guides, educates Italian customers
SpinetiX, through its partner Voome Networks, has provided an HMP100 Hyper Media Player-based digital signage solution to a prestigious retail store just outside Milan.
Audio
Jade is Wharfedale’s new ‘jewel’ in the crown
Positioned above the Diamond 10 Series, the new Jade range from Wharfedale comprises four stereo speakers, two centre-channel models, and a wall-mountable speaker for...
Audio
Community provides sound solution for Arena Sofia
ProAudio Ltd recently completed the design and installation of audio systems at the prestigious new Bulgarian national sports arena in Sofia.
Technology
Gefen releases two digital signage media players
Digital connectivity solutions provider Gefen has launched two new digital signage media players, expanding the range of solutions it provides for this growing industry...
Technology
The two-minute guide to video in education
Today’s students communicate with iPhones, iPads and BlackBerrys. Integrators need to find new ways to move technology into classrooms and distance learning rooms, says...
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News in pictures 27 July 2011
Hats off to ETC at Milan exhibition; Sound performance from Danley; Robert Juliat stars in Slovenian theatre; Onelan serves up tasty solution
Technology
Digital technology will transform OOH advertising, says report
A recently-released report indicates a bright future for digital signage that will take advantage of consumer smartphones to provide high degrees of engagement and...
Audio
KEF adds to CI speaker range
The Ci200QR and Ci200CR round in-ceiling models have been added to KEF’s selection of custom installation speakers.
Audio
Avnet to distribute Lifesize UC solutions in UK and Ireland
Distributor Avnet believes that Unified Communications (UC) is a revenue opportunity that can't be ignored - and has signed a deal with Lifesize for...
Audio
Dante developer announces new OEM partnership
Audinate has issued details of its first OEM relationship with a Taiwan-based audio manufacturer. UNiKA Professional Audio produces amplifiers, line arrays, mixers and more.
Technology
Harry Potter premiere streamed to digital billboards
The premiere of the final instalment of the Harry Potter series took place in London on July 7. For those who couldn't get close,...
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Gary Rider of Polycom on the OVCC
On the occasion of the launch of the Open Visual Communications Consortium, Paddy Baker spoke to the EMEA president of Polycom about his vision...
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News in pictures 13 July 2011
Those summer nights with Robe; Royal flush from Symetrix; Towering display from Barco LiveDots; Onelan at the Ministry
Ed Tech
Case study – Vaddio cameras connect Kansas State University campuses
Progressive Electronics installs Vaddio cameras in large-scale project at Kansas State University Olathe International Animal Health and Food Safety Institute. All spaces are designed...
Audio
Extensive Outline solution for Brunei community centre
The Pusat Insani development instigated by the Brunei Shell Petroleum Company (BSP) encompasses function rooms, a gymnasium, a VIP lounge, a learning centre and,...
Audio
Powersoft announces solar power breakthrough
The company has patented a new technology incorporating solar power with bi-directional wireless AV communications, and announced the launch of the first related product.
Connectivity
Long distance HDMI with Rainbow Fish
The company – which pioneered Fiber Optic for HDMI – has announced the availability of products supporting HDMI connections up to 1000 feet between...
Technology
SIM2 unveils first single projector solution for 3D
The compact Lumis 3D-S is billed as the only consumer projector to use triple flash technology in conjunction with the active shutter 3D delivery...
Audio
Powersoft announces EAW Focusing support
The latest software upgrades for Powersoft’s K Series DSP amplifiers support EAW Focusing as a result of a collaboration between EAW and Powersoft engineers.
Technology
AVM is accredited PECN
UK systems integrator AVM has announced that it recently gained Ofcom (the independent regulator and competition authority for UK communications industries) approval as a...
Audio
Powersoft NWare plug-in for MediaMatrix NION
The new plug-in – available now – allows end-users to control and monitor Powersoft K Series and Duecanali amplifiers through a single GUI within...
Technology
Camvine to host cloud-based digital signage open days
It seems everyone's talking about 'the cloud' - and that includes digital signage company Camvine, who will be hosting a series of open days...
Technology
Midwich signs VC deal with LG
Since Midwich acquired RADVISION last year, the company has made a series of videoconferencing announcements. The most recent sees it tie up an exclusive...
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Panasonic opens new demo centre for displays
Panasonic has announced the opening of its new Professional Displays Experience Centre at Pinewood Studios in the UK to showcase its latest solutions and...
Audio
RCF ACUSTICA at Le Carre
A nightclub in Maroeuil – which is located in the Arras, Pas-de-Calais region of northern France – has been equipped with a complete RCF...
Audio
Powersoft announces new Swiss partnership
In the latest of a series of distribution-related announcements, the Italian amplifier giant has announced a new link-up with Soundhouse for the Swiss market.
Technology
Zero Creative joins PRI
Zero Creative, which works in the field of value-added 3D, has become a member of the Platt Retail Institute. Zero Creative says that it...
Technology
EnQii and Minicom are now ComQi
EnQii Holdings and Minicom Digital Signage (MDS), who last month announced the merger of their companies, announced today that the new merged company’s name...
Audio
News in pictures 15 June 2011
Renkus-Heinz is the power behind Little Buddha; Symetrix is Paris match at Gare de l’Est; QSC at the Opera; SGM wields the Axé in...
Audio
Outline debuts Mini-COM.P.A.S.S. iMode line array
Suitable for both fixed installation and touring applications, the latest addition to the Italian loudspeaker manufacturer’s range is on show this week at InfoComm...
Technology
Audio Visual Material visualises success with Samsung
Farnborough, UK-based Audio Visual Materials has been appointed a distributor for Samsung Techwin's Visualiser range, filling a gap in the company's portfolio.
Connectivity
AVnu Alliance peering into the future at InfoComm
The industry group set up to promote the advancement and adoption of the IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging (AVB) standards is holding a panel...
Technology
Audio Visual Material in Samsung visualiser roadshow
Newly appointed distributor of Samsung Techwin's visualiser range in the UK and Ireland, Audio Visual Material will be participating in a range of Samsung...
Audio
New pendant loudspeakers from Tannoy
The OCV Series of ‘open ceiling’ hanging-pendant loudspeakers will be unveiled at InfoComm 2011 ahead of expected shipping in August.
Audio
Sixty screen roll-out for Meyer Sound EXP
European cinema chain CinemaxX AG is to equip a total of 60 screens throughout Germany and Denmark with Meyer Sound EXP cinema loudspeaker systems.
Technology
Projector market grows
The worldwide projector market continues to see good growth at the high end (5,000+ lumens) and at the low end (<500 lumens) but is...
Technology
Prodytel to carry ONELAN in Germany
Digital signage company ONELAN has signed up Prodytel to distribute its products in Germany. Prodytel has 18 years' AV/IT distribution experience, and a product...
Technology
FirstEnergy harnesses AMX and iPad technology
The London-based investment services business has installed a video conferencing solution that can be controlled by wireless tablet.
Technology
Polycom founds OVCC, acquires HP’s VC assets
Polycom has made two major announcements. In the first, it has teamed with videoconferencing suppliers around the world to create the Open Visual Communications...
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News in pictures 1 June 2011
There’s (not) plenty more fish in the sea; Momo in the Lebanon; Christie’s stock continues to rise; Robert Juliat is spot on at Alfred...
Technology
Touch the future
Increasingly, active engagement with digital signage and other screens is displacing passive engagement. According to researcher iSuppli, that trend will continue to accelerate, with...