InFocus Is Back – But Only From Ingram Micro

InFocus have announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. to market, promote, sell and support the entire portfolio of projectors and collaboration solutions. The InFocus Ingram Micro partnership will include the new JTouch 4.0 interactive displays and Mondopad 4.0 to channel partners throughout the U.S. “We are extremely happy to sign this new […]

InFocus Is Back – But Only From Ingram Micro

InFocus Is Getting Out of the Projector and Display Business (Updated)

The industry’s first portable “projector” manufacturer, InFocus, is getting out of the display and projector businesses overall. The company apparently held an all-company meeting at 12:30 p.m. today to inform their teams that they were ceasing display operations. Telling their teams they were “looking at new strategies,” they started to layoff the majority of the […]

InFocus Is Getting Out of the Projector and Display Business (Updated)

What Happened to Proxima Is a Business School Case of How NOT to Merge Two Companies

On the day that InFocus shocked the AV industry and announced they’d bought its largest competitor, I was actually there. It was Monday, March 6, 2000 — I remember the details of the day very well but my old Franklin Planner helped me keep track of the date for the purpose of this article. Let me […]

What Happened to Proxima Is a Business School Case of How NOT to Merge Two Companies

UC Workspace Debuts Quicklaunch 4.0 at ISE 2019

UC Workspace just debuted Quicklaunch Version 4 — making all UCC collaboration boards look the same. Quicklaunch 4 will be on display at ISE 2019 with Avocor (Booth 13-C110), Dell (Booth 3-B140), InFocus (Booth 2-B60) and Tech Data Maverick (5-U30) from Feb. 5-8, 2019. Quicklaunch has a number of new and improved features including: Meeting […]

UC Workspace Debuts Quicklaunch 4.0 at ISE 2019

InFocus Is Back in the Home Theater Market with New ScreenPlay Line of Projectors

InFocus Corporation is re-introducing the ScreenPlay projector line for the residential market with two models. The SP2080HD is specified at 4,000-lumens at 1920×1080 resolution and a high 32,000:1 contrast ratio. The SP1081HD, also 1080p resolution, has 3,800 lumens and 28,500:1 contrast. Both the SP1081HD and SP2080HD use 1-chip DLP technology. In addition to an HDMI […]

InFocus Is Back in the Home Theater Market with New ScreenPlay Line of Projectors

Jupiter by InFocus Intros Catalyst XL Display Wall Processor

Jupiter by InFocus just debuted a new flagship Catalyst XL display wall processor featuring a 4K and 8K capture board technology and real-time document and video annotation capability. Catalyst XL is designed for 24/7 control operations. The processor can power up to 48 displays and a maximum of 156 4K IP and direct inputs. The […]

Jupiter by InFocus Intros Catalyst XL Display Wall Processor

InFocus Launches New LED and Laser Projector Lines

InFocus Corporation debuts two new projector lines — the LED IN1100 Series and the laser INL3100 Series — along with the new IN119HDG projector aimed at both business and education applications. The InFocus Quantum Color Engine gives the IN1100 Series and INL3100 Series over 200 unique color parameters to illuminate the DLP chip. The IN1100 […]

InFocus Launches New LED and Laser Projector Lines

InFocus Introduces Three New BYOD-Capable Projector Lines

InFocus Corporation has introduced three new projector lines, the IN130, IN130ST and IN2130 Series, which all integrate BYOD capabilities. The new InFocus projectors are customizable with the new TechStation internal HDMI 1.4 bay that lets users add a Google Chromecast, Intel Computer Stick, InFocus SimpleShare, Asus Chromebit, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Android TV Stick or […]

InFocus Introduces Three New BYOD-Capable Projector Lines

InFocus Shows New Mondopads and Projectors at InfoComm

InFocus Corporation has announced the debut of a new of product solutions designed for the conference room, classroom, enterprise and home at InfoComm 2018. The new Mondopad line comprises three models, each of which will be available in 55, 65, 75 and 86-inch models as well as multi-touch 4K or 1080p anti-glare displays: Mondopad Ultra […]

InFocus Shows New Mondopads and Projectors at InfoComm

InFocus Introduces SimpleShare Wireless Presentation Solutions

InFocus Corporation has announced SimpleShare, a point-to-point presentation solution for wireless connectivity and sharing of videos, presentation, documents, data and more. Designed as a cable replacement, SimpleShare is device-agnostic and allows users to share high-definition video and sound wirelessly to any display with an HDMI input from any PC, Mac, DVD player, tablet, camcorder and other devices […]

InFocus Introduces SimpleShare Wireless Presentation Solutions

InFocus Doubles-Down on Wireless Presentation Systems with Button-Based SimpleShare

InFocus Corporation has been in the wireless presentation market nearly as long as Barco (the inventor of the market-leading ClickShare), although InFocus’ marketshare in that market hasn’t been significant. But now InFocus is back with a new button-based system called SimpleShare — a point-to-point presentation solution for wireless connectivity and sharing of videos, presentation, documents, data and more. SimpleShare is […]

InFocus Doubles-Down on Wireless Presentation Systems with Button-Based SimpleShare

InFocus Releases Jupiter StreamPoint Line of Streaming Encoders

InFocus Corporation today announces its line of Jupiter StreamPoint streaming encoders. Available in two models, StreamPoint 4K and StreamPoint HD, the encoders enable users to upgrade nearly any display wall and collaborative visualization system with industry-leading technology for streaming and recording video. The encoders are designed for Jupiter by InFocus PixelNet 2.0, Catalyst, and Canvas installations. StreamPoint provides high-density content distribution […]

InFocus Releases Jupiter StreamPoint Line of Streaming Encoders

InFocus Debuts Range of Laser Projectors at Integrated Systems Europe

InFocus Corporation just entered the laser projector market including everything from large venue to ultra-short throw options. For large venue installations such as auditoriums, lecture halls and houses of worship, the INL5350 Series has two models — the 6,000-lumen INL5359 and the 8,000-lumen INL5369. Using InFocus Quantum Color Laser technology the INL5350 Series provides installers with six interchangeable lenses that […]

InFocus Debuts Range of Laser Projectors at Integrated Systems Europe

InFocus Adds 55-Inch Model to Mondopad Collaborative Display Line

InFocus Corporation announced an addition to their Mondopad family in the form of a 55-inch Mondopad INF5522AG. The 55-inch Mondopad is an all-in-one collaboration system that supports HD video conferencing, interactive whiteboarding, web browsing, data sharing, presentation, document annotation and wireless casting. The 55-inch Mondopad features Total Touch Control, a system management interface that eliminates the need for […]

InFocus Adds 55-Inch Model to Mondopad Collaborative Display Line

InFocus Debuts Jupiter PixelNet 2.0 Distributed Display Wall System

InFocus Corporation today announced PixelNet 2.0, an update to its Jupiter PixelNet solution. The new distributed display wall system increases the density of processing power, connecting more sources and displays to a single input or output node, while providing centralized control to support a wide variety of installations with live audio and video, streaming data and other real-time […]

InFocus Debuts Jupiter PixelNet 2.0 Distributed Display Wall System

InFocus Introduces Its Largest Open Android-Based Touch Display for Collaboration

InFocus Corporation today launches an addition to their JTouch product family, with the JTouch Plus INF8630AG. It’s the largest open Android-based interactive touch display solution built for collaboration, featuring a 4K anti-glare 86-inch display that users can customize and annotate over any documents, whiteboard, browse the web and run Android apps, plus wirelessly cast with ease using LightCast. […]

InFocus Introduces Its Largest Open Android-Based Touch Display for Collaboration

InFocus Introduces IN3140 Series Projectors Aimed at Classrooms and Meeting Rooms

InFocus Corporation just announced the IN3140 Series projectors — a less than seven pound line of 5,000 lumen (4,000 lumens in Eco Mode) projectors including the native resolution 1080p (IN3148HD), WXGA (IN3146) and XGA (IN3144). The projectors offer 1.5x optical zoom and supports aspect ratios of 2.35:1, 4:3, 16:9, and 16:10 with a contrast ratio of 11000:1. Inputs include two HDMI v1.4 (one with MHL […]

InFocus Introduces IN3140 Series Projectors Aimed at Classrooms and Meeting Rooms

InFocus Intros Six New IN110 Series “Value” Projectors

InFocus Corporation announces the immediate availability of six new entry level projectors for use in boardrooms, classrooms and on the go. The IN110xa series and IN110xv series round out InFocus’ line of “value” solutions, now upgraded with improved image performance, up to 3,500 lumens, dual-HDMI inputs and a 15,000-hour lamp that adjusts to the perfect level of brightness based on […]

InFocus Intros Six New IN110 Series “Value” Projectors

InFocus and AOPEN Create First Large Format, Google Chrome-Enabled Touch Displays for Classrooms

InFocus Corporation today announces its partnership with AOPEN that has enabled the two companies to create the JTouch Chrome 70, which is the first large-format, touch-enabled interactive Chrome whiteboard display, specifically designed for the U.S. and Australian education markets. The JTouch Chrome 70 pairs the 70-inch InFocus JTouch, which features advanced interactive touchscreen technology, including projective capacitive touch, with the AOPEN Commercial […]

InFocus and AOPEN Create First Large Format, Google Chrome-Enabled Touch Displays for Classrooms

InFocus Partners With MultiTaction for Collaboration Software and Hardware Solution

InFocus Corporation today announced that its BigTouch interactive PC displays have been selected by MultiTaction to offer customers a single, large-screen, hardware and software solution for visual collaboration. The InFocus BigTouch combines the same functionality as an iPad or tablet but uses Windows 10 Pro PC in a giant capacitive touch screen. The on-board Windows PC has Intel Core i7 […]

InFocus Partners With MultiTaction for Collaboration Software and Hardware Solution

InFocus Intros Affordable Jupiter 1000 4K Wall Processor

InFocus Corporation today announces its Jupiter Control 1000 Series, an entry-level range of 4K (3840×2160) display wall processors. Designed for smaller installations, Control 1000 processors come fully pre-configured as stand-alone display wall processors with hardware that can decode up to eight IP streams and support up to 10 direct video connections. InFocus Jupiter Control 1000 processors can be […]

InFocus Intros Affordable Jupiter 1000 4K Wall Processor

InFocus Grows ConX With New Mondopad Flex Aimed at Collaboration in Huddle Spaces

InFocus Corporation today announces its new Mondopad Flex video collaboration system. The system features two 40-inch HD projected-capacitive touchscreens that have integrated video conferencing, interactive whiteboarding, presentation, annotation and data sharing for collaboration in executive offices, huddle spaces or any challenging install that requires flexibility in screen configuration. Mondopad Flex comprises two 40-inch full HD projective capacity touch-enabled screens with […]

InFocus Grows ConX With New Mondopad Flex Aimed at Collaboration in Huddle Spaces

InFocus Transforms Collaboration With ConX Ecosystem

InFocus unveils its transformative ConX communication and collaboration ecosystem today, centered around the new ConX Cloud video conferencing service. ConX Cloud connects with ConX display hardware solutions ranging from Mondopad touch-enabled displays and ConX video phones to scalable ConX video conferencing walls supporting up to 96 displays, as well as ConX software and web apps for laptops, iOS and Android smartphones […]

InFocus Transforms Collaboration With ConX Ecosystem

InFocus Mondopad Ultra to Make EMEA Debut Next Week

The InFocus Mondopad Ultra — the 4K resolution version of the interactive Mondopad, will make its EMEA debut next week at ISE. Available in  70” (INF7023) or 85” (INF8521) sizes, the native 3840×2160 Mondopad Ultra is integrated with Windows 10 PC with a Core i and processor, a 256GB hard drive, built-in conferencing, wireless BYOD […]

InFocus Mondopad Ultra to Make EMEA Debut Next Week

InFocus Intros Mondopad Ultra

InFocus Corporation today announced its new 70-inch Mondopad Ultra touchscreen collaboration system. The all-in-one video conferencing, interactive whiteboarding, presentation and data sharing display for collaboration. The Mondopad Ultra is 4K (3840×2160) resolution. The InFocus Mondopad all-in-one system enables teams to connect and share any type of content with local and remote audiences. Offering the capabilities […]

InFocus Intros Mondopad Ultra

AV Futures?

Last week the Integrate Expo took place in Melbourne, Australia and one thing seemed to stand out, according to rAVe, which was LG’s OLED Wallpaper (below). Is this indeed the future of AV? Is it the future of display technology? You can be the judge, I do have my own thoughts. Prepare to be BLOWN […]

AV Futures?

The Future of Development in AV and Collaboration

Some say the future is now. I say the future is now, as well as in the innovations that continue to present themselves for the end user, as well as the industry integrator. In April 2013 I wrote one of my first rAVe blogs where I detailed the purchase of a new Windows laptop after […]

The Future of Development in AV and Collaboration

InFocus Intros Mondopad Ultra

InFocus today announced Mondopad Ultra — a new line of what InFocus is calling “premium” of high-end multi-touch collaboration displays. The Mondopad Ultra is available in 80-inch and 85-inch screen sizes. The InFocus Mondopad offers both digital whiteboard and videoconferencing capabilities as well as it allows team members in multiple locations to see and hear […]

InFocus Intros Mondopad Ultra

My InfoComm 2016 Video Interview at InFocus

I had a chance to sit down with both Chief Marketing Officer Brady Bruce and CEO Mark Housley of InFocus at InfoComm this year. This is the first time both of them have done an interview tougher since InFocus acquired Jupiter Systems last year. We talked about their merger, the fact that they’re opening a […]

My InfoComm 2016 Video Interview at InFocus

My InfoComm 2016 Video Interview at InFocus

I had a chance to sit down with both Chief Marketing Officer Brady Bruce and CEO Mark Housley of InFocus at InfoComm. This is the first time both of them have done an interview tougher since InFocus acquired Jupiter Systems last year. We talked about their merger, the fact that they’re opening a new experience […]

My InfoComm 2016 Video Interview at InFocus

InFocus Adds Native 4K to Its Jupiter Catalyst Display Wall Processor Family

InFocus today announced its Jupiter Catalyst 4K. Catalyst 4K delivers HD 4K resolution to every display on a video wall. Catalyst 4K will debut at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas at the InFocus booth #N1417. The InFocus Jupiter Catalyst 4K processor delivers bandwidth reaching 336 Gbps providing Ultra HD 4K resolution and high frame rates. […]

InFocus Adds Native 4K to Its Jupiter Catalyst Display Wall Processor Family

InFocus Intros Canvas 5.0

InFocus today announced its Jupiter Canvas 5.0. Canvas delivers real-time video, data, and application screens from across the enterprise to display walls, smartphones, tablets, PCs and conference room systems including InFocus Jupiter Canvas Touch and CRS 4K systems. Canvas enables users to share information and collaborate on this consolidated business intelligence, anywhere in the corporate […]

InFocus Intros Canvas 5.0