Gordon Dutch, a London-based AV consultant spoke with Ian Baugh, the UK distribution channel manager from Panasonic. View It below: Products discussed: The new FRQ projector series The RDQ projector series RQ35 and the RQ50 This year is all about 4K resolution. This product uses quad-pixel technology to create 5K resolution on screens. Panasonic has […]

Mark Reynolds, senior director EMEA of SnapAV + Control4, chatted with Gordon Dutch. The companies merged in August of 2019. View it below: Products discussed: OvrC OS 3 18 months ago, SnapAV and Control4 merged to create a one-stop shop for anchoring on their two technology platforms (OvrC and OS 3). Integrators can manage an […]

London-based AV consultant Gordon Dutch talks with Mark Coombes of Newtek about the in-person show. Mark discussed NewTek’s commitment to working with clients and partners as recovery happens after Covid. NewTek focuses on video-over-IP solutions. Mark said NewTek will have lots of new products coming out in the next twelve months.

London-based AV consultant Gordon Dutch talks with Owen Ellis from the AV User Group. View it below: The group represents end users in the audiovisual industry. They offer membership levels in the higher ed and corporate retail sectors. The group operates in the UK, North America and in Asia as well. Those interested in the […]

London-based AV consultant Gordon Dutch and Andrew Dowsett from Barco met up to discuss the differences between pre-coronavirus Barco booths versus today. Andrew discussed Barco presentations happening later in the day such as “The Future of Virtualizations” discussion, which covered where AV tech will go post-COVID and the future of technology Barco offers. Andrew also […]

London-based AV consultant Gordon Dutch and Wendy Griffiths, the VP of engagement and global development and from CEDIA, met up to discuss the returning normality of live events and the need for in-person professional gatherings. View it below: CEDIA Expo is gearing up in Indianapolis as well as the CEDIA Tech Summit in London. Wendy […]

London-based AV consultant Gordon Dutch met up with Hubert Van Doorne, the business development director from Nexmosphere at ISE London 2021. Nexmosphere is a developer of interactive digital signage. View it below: Products discussed: Collaboration with BrightSign, Interactive Digital Signage Displays and tech In this demo, they showcase motion-sensor technology that allows you to hold […]

London-based AV consultant Gordon Dutch joined Tony Leedham, director of Ashton Bentley at the ISE 2021 stop in London. View it below: Products discussed: Interconnect Kit Bose VB1 Logitech Rally Bar These systems allow for the extension of USBC laptops over 30 meters over a single network cable to a display or video bar. You […]

London-based AV consultant Gordon Dutch is back, this time with Jake Rowland, head of business development from Igloo Vision. Igloo creates immersive shared spaces in the entertainment and workspace sector. View it below: Products discussed: Igloo Immersive Workspace They demoed the immersive workspace, which contains 4K projectors. The home screen has a customizable layout so […]

At this booth, London-based AV consultant Gordon Dutch talks with John Hooker, the managing director of Lang UK at the ISE 2021 stop in London. This show took place at the London Road Show Live. View it below: Products Discussed: Barco G100-W22: Brightest single-chip project, just recently launched. Offers a transparent display. Great for system […]

By Tom Kehr Almo Pro A/V Sustainability. Sometimes it’s about sustaining the humans. When designing an audiovisual system, we often discover that our main challenge is the actual room. Crazy, isn’t it? We try and work around and implement, as best we can, a technology solution when maybe a better solution could involve a lot […]

By James Kirby Futuresource Consulting The professional power amplifiers market, and professional audio in general, has been an area of long-term market growth. Despite the rise of powered speakers, the amplifiers market has continued to see regular replacements and new opportunities over recent years, driven by innovation and demand at a macro level. However, moving […]

By: Naftali Feniger Hagai Gefen passed away suddenly at his home in Malibu, California on June 8. His wishes were to be buried next to his mother at Hamaapil Kibutz cemetery in Israel. Hagai leaves behind his wife, Jill, and their three sons, Noah, Ari and Ilan. After having completed his military service in the […]

James Kirby Futuresource Consulting The professional audio market has traditionally been an area of long-term growth, driven by macro factors and innovation across a range of vertical and product segments. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 came as an unprecedented shock to the industry, negatively impacting many of the industries which previously provided long-term growth for […]

Are you attending any of the ISE roadshows this summer? Are travel restrictions permitting you from going to these shows? These are just a few of the questions our friends over at AV consulting company Re-Sauce are asking. Re-Sauce is conducting a survey to gauge people’s feelings about live events coming back — and they […]

By Adam Cox Futuresource Consulting 2020 was a tumultuous year and one that will cast a long shadow over almost every aspect of our lives. For many of those normally working in offices, one of the most significant changes has been being forced to work from home as most countries around the world went through […]

By Claire Kerrison Futuresource Consulting The outbreak of COVID-19 forced higher education campuses across the world to adopt distance learning overnight. “The education technology industry has been one of the few to witness growth as a direct result of COVID-19,” said Claire Kerrison, senior market analyst, Futuresource Consulting. “This is reflected in the Futuresource Higher […]

By: Tom Kehr Almo Pro A/V Whether or not a certification means something to someone or an organization will not be settled here. I’m a member of several professional and social groups, and we all have opinions. What I can offer instead is what it means to me. I achieved my CTS back in 2000, […]

By James Kirby Futuresource Consulting The professional audio market has traditionally been an area of long-term growth, driven by macro factors and innovation across a range of vertical and product segments. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 came as an unprecedented shock to the industry. Against the backdrop of canceled events and closed public spaces, many […]

By Brian Rhatigan Almo Pro A/V Whether you have recently attended Almo’s E4v learning experience or have been keeping up on industry topic discussions — undoubtedly conversations about what the return to the physical office will look like have been in the forefront. If you are like me, you probably feel there are more questions […]

By Tom Kehr Almo Pro A/V During the spring E4v, I was asked about my resources. For me, that’s an almost overwhelming question. Yes, I’m a bit of a bookhound, but there are also people, organizations, websites and papers that I’ve found invaluable over the years. Like many of you, I tripped into this whole […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Jason Tirado Lightware Think about your computer. You have a display, a camera, an Ethernet port, a USB device, a microphone, speakers, power requirements, etc. Now, think about a typical meeting room. The room has a display, a camera, an ethernet port, a USB device, microphone, speakers, power requirements. […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST  By Phil Langley Senior Vice President, Global Pro AV and UCC WESCO and Anixter Professional audiovideo and its role within information communications and technology (ICT) is the bridge that has been connecting the virtual and onsite worlds for businesses, schools and communities over the past year. It’s easy to imagine […]

By Matthew Rubin Futuresource Consulting The past year has been one of the most volatile on record for the professional displays industry. As COVID-19 spread across the globe, supply chains were interrupted and end-user demand plummeted in some of the biggest markets. Add into the mix the increasing appeal of LED, which makes it a […]

By Chris Pennell Futuresource Consulting Futuresource’s Home Working survey asked 1,500 employees across America, France, Germany, and the U.K. about the impact COVID-19 has had on their working patterns, as well as the use of work technology in the home. The findings indicate that post-COVID-19, respondents expect the changes to working patterns to continue in […]

By James Kirby Futuresource Consulting The Industry Begins to Recover The broadcast and video content industries have experienced significant changes over the past 12 months. The outbreak of COVID-19 has come as a substantial external shock, hindering the creation and supply of premium content. At the same time, demand for video content in the home […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Jason Rowley Vice President Federal, Cyviz It’s no secret that governments face more challenges than ever before. Information technology is advancing rapidly — and governments at all levels must be even quicker to protect operational networks and citizens from cybersecurity threats. Command and control centers need content visualization technologies […]

By Zee Hakimoglu Chair & CEO, ClearOne Over the last 12 months, the ideas of “work from home” and “distributed workforce” have evolved from novel ideas for office workers into necessary structures intended to protect the safety and health of employees while enabling continued business operations. As a result, organizations around the world are poised […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST FROM EPSON  A lot can go into choosing the right display technology for a venue of any size. Often, the primary decision comes down to this: projection or direct-view LED? This is an important choice, and with more on the line for end users than ever, it shouldn’t be taken […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST  By Paul Richards PTZOptics In the last year, we’ve all witnessed an incredible growth of video production projects. While larger corporate and entertainment productions were obviously shuttered because of social distancing protocols, individuals and smaller groups were enthusiastic to create video content. Similar to videoconferencing, video production has become an […]

An interview with Sam Taylor, senior vice president and COO, Almo Professional A/V By: The Almo Pro A/V Blog Team With 2020 in the rearview mirror, we are settling in and setting our sites on new goals in 2021. And yes, while 2021 is already starting with its share of challenges, there is a bright […]

By Lisa Schneider EVP of Marketing & Sales, Videotel Digital All customer-facing businesses have been dealing with COVID-related challenges that have adversely affected their revenue, if not their ability to stay in business altogether. Many of these large and mid-size businesses, as well as small entrepreneurs, need solutions that allow their customers to enter their […]