Video & Lighting
Whitecroft Lighting wins lighting contract at new Everton FC Stadium
UK manufacturer to illuminate Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium
Technology
Displays & Signage
PPDS joins Flux Innovation Lounge as a innovation partner
Company set to showcase Philips Professional Displays in Engage Works' hybrid collaboration space
Immersive tech
London’s DC comics universe immersive dining experience announces new Iceberg Lounge
Park Row, home to The Monarch Theatre, which pays homage to DC universe’s most iconic superheroes and villains, with immersive projection experiences and themed...
Immersive tech
Igloo Vision’s new London demo centre showcases immersive innovation
Five installations at Igloo London successfully illustrate how the company is leading the way in immersive spaces for enterprise
Connectivity
Lightware strengthens its presence in France with new Experience Centre
New facility, situated in Vélizy-Villacoublay near Paris, serves as both the new office for the Lightware France team and a central hub for partners...
Broadcast
AV Stumpfl opens PIXERA office in London
Office dedicated exclusively to PIXERA media server platform, and is run by new UK MD Craig Harrower (pictured)
Sustainability
Crestron earns ISO 9001 certification
ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and has a global impact, as organisations in over 170 countries hold the...
Video & Lighting
HARMAN Professional Solutions opens new Martin factory in Hungary
Standalone manufacturing facility increases available production space for Martin Lighting fixtures
Immersive tech
Visuado joins Flux Innovation Lounge as a key innovation partner
Prop-tech startup established in 2019 and based in Oslo, specialises in creating 3D virtual viewings for new build developments, offering a unique visualisation solution...
Connectivity
Kordz guide explains how to spot the difference between good and bad cable
Kordz helps integrators identify the best quality cable for the job in ‘Seven Little Known Signs of Quality Category Cable’
Displays & Signage
Sharp/NEC and SpinetiX partner to offer a signage solution designed to grow with businesses
New solution features the SpinetiX DSOS dedicated operating system built in to Sharp/NEC displays with an integrated Intel SDM
Audio
ClearOne to host in-person product training sessions across India
Full-day, hands-on training sessions intended to help integrators sell, install and maintain ClearOne’s newest products and features
Audio
LEA Professional extends international warranty to five years
Move said to underscore firm’s confidence in the design and build quality of its amplifiers and provides international customers with "strong assurance" of its...
Displays & Signage
Palmer Digital Group completes voice AI pilot program
National QSR chain will roll out PDG’s outdoor digital menu boards with voice AI technology to all drive-thrus beginning early next year
Audio
Powersoft signs commercial agreement with CinemaNext
Cinema owners in 60 countries can now benefit from the energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and "world-class audio" quality offered by Powersoft’s portfolio of amplifiers
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
Audio
New stops for Sennheiser Meet the TeamConnect Family Roadshow 2023
Next two stops on global tour are in Worcester and South Queensferry, Scotland
Unified Comms
Airtame and Jabra partner to optimise hybrid collaboration
Danish companies plan to deliver strong hybrid conferencing flexibility with compatible state-of-the-art collaboration solutions
Connectivity
Snap One joins SDVoE Alliance as a contributing member
Manufacturer and distributor of smart living technology joins to help standardise the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in pro AV environments
Displays & Signage
Retail AV: Digitised efficiencies
No one can deny the current challenges facing ‘physical’ retailers, but ongoing digitisation is making a difference, allowing them to create more memorable experiences...
Unified Comms
Automate VX joins portfolio of Crestron devices certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Crestron’s multi-camera switching solution earns first-of-its-kind certification and joins the suite of digital workplace solutions optimised for Microsoft Teams
Connectivity
New whitepaper indicates dynamic spectrum management is the key to boosting global wireless connectivity
‘Solving the Spectrum Crunch’ whitepaper highlights the major benefits and capabilities afforded through DSMS technology to regulators, while considering future advancements in this field
AV-IT
Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations announces partnership with TD Synnex
Partnership intended to provide clients with "best of breed" global ITAD solutions, data and brand security
Displays & Signage
Absen annual summit brings together more than 100 European partners
Taking place on the striking island of Malta at the end of September, the two-day summit provided Absen with the opportunity to convene with its...
Audio
DiGiCo acquires UK-based Fourier Audio
Addition of live sound software developer and manufacturer further strengthens DiGiCo’s investment in live sound innovation
Connectivity
HDBaseT Alliance to standardise high-performance USB 3.2 extension
Move addresses the need for a high-bandwidth, low-power, long-reach, compact technology in support of pro AV’s fastest growing interface
Immersive tech
Sphere announces that five Aura robots will greet visitors at the Las Vegas venue
Sphere Entertainment’s humanoid spokesbot and storyteller, Aura the Robot – "the world’s most advanced humanoid robot" – will serve as a “first-of-its-kind” guide at Sphere in...
Displays & Signage
ZetaDisplay acquires Austrian digital signage company Peakmedia
Acquisition is seen as a decisive step for ZetaDisplay towards further strengthening its significant market presence in the DACH region and Europe
Broadcast
IBC announces 16% increase in attendees, with over 43,000 industry professionals visiting 2023 event
43,065 attendees from 170 countries visited the Amsterdam RAI, where over 1,250 exhibitors showcased the best in broadcast and AV/broadcast technology
Control systems
Lightware joins the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program
The partnership will allow the integration of Lightware Visual Engineering video matrix switchers with the Q-SYS Platform, ensuring a "seamless" user experience
Broadcast
New report reveals fundamental shifts in media tech buying decisions
Annual State of the Industry Media Technology Buying report from Bubble Agency and Caretta Research – released ahead of IBC 2023 – reveals that 90%...
Displays & Signage
Brompton powering Sony’s Crystal LED VERONA for VP
Tessera LED processing solution are powering LED displays intended for virtual production applications
Audio
d&b audiotechnik announces partnership with Dubai Opera
Arrangement will see the world-class venue adopting d&b Soundscape immersive audio technology of for its Studio venue
Broadcast
IBC 2023 preview: one week to go
IBC 2023 opens a week tomorrow, and as we approach what is likely to be the most relevant broadcast trade show for AV professionals...
Control systems
How KVM can improve working conditions
Guntermann & Drunck's Jochen Bauer explains how KVM systems contribute to improved working conditions in control room environments
Broadcast
Converging tech: AV’s broadcast evolution
With the adoption of IP and IT systems in AV and broadcast, the line between the two is becoming increasingly blurred. And, as Kevin...
Broadcast
Skills & solutions: New challenges as pro AV gets ‘broadcast-ready’
The pandemic era has brought huge changes for many pro AV end-users, with conferencing in particular stoking a desire for broadcast-quality gear. But what...
Broadcast
Special report: R&D in pro AV and broadcast
Broadcast and AV suppliers are designed around their research and development (R&D) departments, and the last five years have been especially tough. With IBC...
Broadcast
Assessing the AV content boom
Virtual production and corporate streaming events were among the topics at the recent AVIXA UpStream event in London, which explored multiple areas in which...
Technology
Best of Show at IBC 2023 awards deadline extended
The deadline to submit nominations for Future’s Best of Show at IBC 2023 Awards has been extended to 7th September. The awards celebrate the...
Broadcast
IBC 2023: Converging into AV
IBC is a key show for broadcast technology but also offers plenty of interest for AV professionals as well, with many AV vendors crossing...
Broadcast
Virtual production: Prepping for phase two of a technology revolution
The global virtual production market is predicted to enjoy annual double-digit growth for years to come, but that doesn’t mean we can underplay the...