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From aviation to defence: The role of AV in the public sector
Shiten Patel, partner manager at Exacta Technologies, on how the public sector has redefined its approach to implementing AV, but needs to unlock its...
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Standardising integrator projects
Brandon White, director of product development, Vanco International, discusses how documenting standards into baseline designs can improve efficiencies
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Simplify, streamline & onboard: AV Tips for higher ed faculties
Gaurav Bradoo, director and head of product at Logitech for education, discusses how Edtech can slow teaching down, and what needs to be done
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Inside track: Stijn Ooms, Crestron
Company's senior director of product strategy speaks about his ‘academic’ route into pro AV, moving towards full convergence of AV and IT, and transforming...
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Deep immersions, real-time tech
Simon Windsor, co-founder and co-CEO, Dimension Studio, discusses how real-time technologies are transforming the world of live events
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Data Centres: New frontier for broadcast in era of live streaming
Phil Langley, vice president and general manager, Global Enterprise Audio Visual, discusses the evolution of broadcast centres into data centres
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Generating revolutionary events
Sam Dimond, owner of Spotlight Sound, on how Generation Z is rewiring the UK events sector
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Why AI alone isn’t enough to unlock education’s potential
Roberto Hortal, chief product & technology officer at Wall Street English, on why AV technology needs to be used alongside AI in the classroom
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Enhancing clinical collaboration with AV
James Austin, solutions architect at Cinos, discusses AV technology innovation in healthcare and how it plays a vital role, not least in multidisciplinary meetings
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AVoIP and KVM team up in the control room
Advanced solutions could reduce clutter while improving performance, writes David Isola, director of global product marketing for Black Box, in Systems Contractor News, Installation's...
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Deploying sustainable high-resolution digital signage solutions
Pierre Gillet, VP of international sales, at BrightSign on the surging demand for high-resolution signage, and the need to be environmentally responsible
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AV for the modern workplace
Modularity is driving many of the changes in flexible office spaces, says Steve Wingo, technical application engineer, Sennheiser
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In focus: AV return on investment
Nathan Firesheets, director of technology and innovation for AV-Tech Media Solutions, on five key ways to maximising AV ROI
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Gazing into the crystal ball: Why the future depends on networking
Jim Kidwell, Audinate’s principal product marketing manager, discusses staying abreast of tech advances, and 'single panes of glass' for AV and IT management
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How to survive economic headwinds
In his column from the forthcoming May edition of Installation, content director Rob Lane discusses how to thrive when things get tough. As history...
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Building a streaming pipeline made for enterprise AV
Paul Turner, director of product management at AJA, explains how to create an optimal streaming set-up
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Report: Tariff turbulence and the importance of ‘Country of Origin’
Futuresource Consulting's latest bulletin includes insights on the displays supply chain, media technology, and home audio
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Inside Track: Tateside technical director speaks!
Jack Cornish, talks woodwork, chilled chocolate digestives, jazz and DJ-ing, and positivity for 2025 and beyond
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Smart meetings need smarter meeting devices
Simon Edwards, general manager – marketing, PFU (EMEA), looks at some of the challenges and solutions for hybrid working
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Go Your Own Way: The importance of choice in system design
Jim Kidwell, principal product marketing manager at Audinate, looks at the multitude of options available in almost every aspect of AV design
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The return of in-store retail
Adam Dover, trade & segment marketing manager, Sony Professional Displays and Solutions, on new opportunities for in-store retailers in 2025
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The future of control rooms with AV and IP technologies
Steve Franklin, executive director at Cinos, discusses the widespread adoption of IT in control rooms and provides insight into how IP technology is shaping...
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Breaking down barriers with open standards
Rob Moodey, strategic partnerships manager at Matrox Video, looks at how open standards are shaping the future of interoperability in AV
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The corporate signage opportunity
Digital signage and interactive screens have become pivotal tools in corporate environments, presenting lucrative opportunities for commercial AV integrators, says Chris Moore, B2B sales...
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Unlocking AI: The power of great audio in productivity tools
James Hill, director of UK Sales, Shure, looks at how AI tools are helping to address workplace challenges
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Inside Track: Grass Valley president speaks!
Jon Wilson, president and chief operating officer, Grass Valley, talks ball sports, virtual production, supply chains and ISE
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Sustainable AV: Providing answers to the critical questions
Bill Thrasher, COO of AV-Tech Media Solutions, addresses the most important sustainability issues for the future of corporate AV technology
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Exploring the role of AV in the ‘experience era’
Sophie Pennington-Hole, account director at Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, a B2B tech PR agency, says the stand-out shift is a focus on delivering meaningful...
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Bridging the hybrid gap: Smart systems for collaboration
Bill Thrasher, COO for AV-Tech Media Solutions, says home and office setups don’t need to match exactly, but they should be homogenous enough that...
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IP KVM extenders: Maintaining control room responsiveness and security
Caroline Injoyan, business development manager at Matrox Video, delves into the practical benefits of advanced IP KVM extenders for monitoring, control, and coordination in...
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The performing arts (r)evolution
Miguel Hadelich, business development director, theatre and performing arts, at L-Acoustics looks at the fast-moving transformation of the arts, with technology at the forefront...
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The Spectrum paradox: More efficiency, more demand?
Dr Andreas Wilzeck, head of spectrum policy and standards, Sennheiser, deep-dives into Wireless Multi-Channel Audio Systems (WMAS) and asks if increased efficiency in spectrum...
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Intelligent learning: AI’s impact on education
Matt Eccles, business development manager, education, LG Business Solutions, takes a look at the inevitable impact AI is set to have upon AV in...
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Powering down: AV’s battery crisis
Stian Sagholen, CEO & Founder, KLVR, on why AV has a battery crisis no one wants to talk about
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The evolving role of women in the AV industry: A journey of progress and empowerment
Rebecca Khelifa-Bonk, PR manager for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) gives her views on gender diversity in the AV industry
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Inside Track: Max Röhrbein, co-managing director, Encircled Audio
Max Röhrbein, co-managing director at Encircled Audio, the exclusive licensee of IOSONO spatial audio technology, shares his insights on immersive audio solutions and the...
Recruitment
Recruitment expert Denise Hughes launches guide to landing “dream” AV job
Denise Hughes, owner of WoopJobs recruitment agency for AV, unified comms and digital signage, has spoken to many renowned names in industry for her...
Streaming
Futuresource ‘Living with Digital’ report sheds light on digital consumption today
Futuresource Consulting's analysis of how we consume digital content today suggests audiences are still flocking to the cinema but younger viewers often prefer SVoD...
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Reshaping the AV landscape for a greener tomorrow
Jason Lu, founder of CECOCECO, on the importance of sustainability for the AV sector
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Inside Track: Max Röhrbein, co-managing director at Encircled Audio
Max Röhrbein, co-managing director at Encircled Audio, the exclusive licensee of IOSONO spatial audio technology, shares his insights on immersive audio solutions and the...
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The strategic steps to a sustainable work environment
Tamás Lehel, product portfolio manager at Lightware Visual Engineering on sustainability in today’s new working environment
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Ensuring successful communication in AV devices
Patrick Prothe, director of marketing at Audinate, takes a look at evolving interoperability in AV-over-IP systems