AUO Display Plus (ADP) intends to make an acquisition of Avocor Technologies. The AUO announcements stated that the parties are now in the process of finalizing the detailed terms and conditions of the proposed acquisition and will “work diligently” to reach an agreement on the final terms. AUO Display Plus, a subsidiary of AUO Corporation […]

Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. today announced that it has reached an agreement on a “strategic capital partnership with ORIX Corporation” in regards to the company’s projector business and related operations. The two companies say they plan to establish a new company to operate the business aiming for continued growth. This decision was made Wednesday at […]

Research from Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe offers a valuable into how corporate audiovisual professionals across Europe approach sustainability when buying AV equipment. The new report challenges popular preconceptions around companies’ unwillingness to pay more for sustainable products and solutions, illustrated by the finding that around eight in 10 businesses overall — and 90% […]

InfoComm Asia 2024 concluded its fourth edition at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) on 19 July 2024. The show records 8,817 unique visitors originating from over 50 countries, marking a 21% increase compared to the previous edition and “solidifying InfoComm Asia’s position as the region’s leading platform where technology, Pro AV innovation, and business […]

Bluesound Professional two new distribution partners in South America and Scandinavia. Bluesound Professional expands their reach and welcomes both ZRS Distribuidora, a technology and connectivity focused distributor in Brazil along with Exton, an Icelandic distributor that provides expert advice in audio, visual and lighting equipment. “We are thrilled to welcome ZRS Distibuidora and Exton to […]

Winsted, the custom control room consoles furniture company, announced it has acquired a control room consulting and design firm, Design Matters. Together, Winsted and Design Matters will offer consulting services to clients and partners while continuing to manufacture control room consoles and accessories. “The critical nature of today’s control rooms requires a comprehensive approach to […]

By Tom Kehr CTS-D, CTS-I, LEED Green AssociateExertis Almo Recently, I saw where a manufacturer provided the following installation requirements for web and PTZ cameras: “Mount cameras at a height between 15 inches and 48 inches from the floor to comply with ADA standards for operable parts” and that cameras and their mounts should not […]

Artificial intelligence is transforming our world of audiovisual, but if we raise our eyes to the horizon instead of the workbench, we’ll see AI will transform the world around us as well. And those changes may be more significant. Let’s call this next stage in AI adoption the AI Rainbow. From content creation to editing […]

i3-Technologies announced the acquisition of CTOUCH. The company says this acquisition adds to i3-Technologies’ product offerings and market reach, specifically in and around interactive and collaboration solutions. This acquisition “enables i3-Technologies to meet the growing demand for interactive displays in various markets around the world,” according to the company. “We are thrilled to welcome CTOUCH […]

Lightware Visual Engineering announced it has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze sustainability rating. Lightware says this places the company in the top 35% of assessed businesses for sustainability performance and above the industry average. EcoVadis is a sustainability assessment platform designed to help companies measure and improve sustainability performance. The company also enables comparing and evaluating […]

PlexusAV, Sencore’s professional AV division, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with onemedia, a U.K. distributor. “We are thrilled to have signed with onemedia as our UK Distributor for PlexusAV,” said Steve Cogels, global director of business development at PlexusAV. “We have spent considerable time reviewing the distributor landscape in the UK. and […]

Huddly is known for its AI-driven camera solutions, all Microsoft Teams-certified devices. In a move to expand the use of intelligent AI cameras in more spaces in the hybrid workplace, Huddly has adjusted pricing downwards by up to 25% to allow use of more video in the workplace. I reported this story earlier this month […]

TD SYNNEX Maverick announced a European distribution agreement with Pexip. Pexip bridges the gap between video meeting platforms like Teams and Zoom and meeting room devices like Poly, Cisco and Avaya. The Pexip product portfolio includes Pexip Connect, Pexip Secure Meetings, Pexip Self-hosted Video Platform, Pexip Video Platform-as-a-Service and Pexip Engage. Each is designed to build on […]

Equipson has appointed DIMATEC to handle distribution of its entire range of LightShark lighting consoles throughout France. LightShark, a stand-alone brand from Equipson, is already changing the world of traditional lighting control systems by offering professionals a range of DMX-based hardware consoles that can be accessed and controlled via a web-based interface accessible from any […]

Updated: Kramer has released an open letter responding to this post, which is in the comments. We have added our response to their letter at the bottom of the post in italics. Jumping the Shark. What does that mean? Wikipedia defines the idiom “jumping the shark” or “jump the shark” as a “term that is […]

UPDATE: Panasonic Connect reached out to rAVe on May 30, 2024, to offer the following comment: The recent reporting is not the result of any announcement by Panasonic. Regarding the contents of the below report and others, no decisions have been made at this time, and the company has nothing further to say. The Nikkei […]

Using Logitech‘s videoconferencing device capabilities and Microsoft Teams’ Ai-based features accessible through both personal computers and native Teams Rooms, the two companies have a partnership in AI using Copilot. How does Copilot work in Microsoft Teams? In Microsoft Teams environments, Copilot enhances collaboration and helps employees get the most out of their Teams chats and […]

Remember Glue Collaboration? The cool head-and-torso avatars that made the metaverse seem like it was filled with legless players off a tabletop “foosball” field1? The parent company of Glue has now filed for bankruptcy. A letter from the CEO, Jussi Havu, explains that without a definite solution in sight the Glue service may be (soon) […]

With more than half of meaning and intent communicated through body language versus words alone, an immersive collaboration experience plays an important role in creating authentic human connections in hybrid environments. That’s what drove Logitech to develop Project Ghost in 2023. Now, Google is back with a new iteration of its Project Starline aimed at […]

Nureva announced it has appointed Videnda as its distributor in Ireland. As a provider of multivendor audiovisual and collaboration solutions, Videnda is set to “accelerate the adoption of Nureva’s audio conferencing product line.” By integrating these offerings with products from other AV suppliers, Videnda says it will enhance larger meeting rooms and educational spaces with […]

Ricoh Europe has opened a new experience centre in Bergen Op Zoom, The Netherlands. The centre is designed to showcase the latest technologies for improving collaboration, productivity, and sustainability in the workplace. Ricoh offers a range of solutions from managed workplace services to document management and intelligent process automation. The experience centre features a showcase […]

In Museum Square in Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum (Holland’s History Museum) is evidence of the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands. As the national museum dedicated to Dutch arts and history, it serves as a destination for enthusiasts, historians and art aficionados from around the globe. With a legacy spanning centuries, the Rijksmuseum is one of […]

Update as of May 2, 2024: Josh.ai has filed a motion to dismiss with the court, alleging that “Snap [One]’s claims were not adequately investigated.” Read the full document here. Update as of August 14, 2023: Josh.ai sent the following statement to rAVe [PUBS] responding to the Snap One letter: “We believe the claims to be completely […]

CEDIA has opened submissions globally for the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Honored annually at the three worldwide CEDIA Smart Home Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement of the professional smart home industry. The Lifetime Achievement Award is open to […]

Visionary announced a partnership with Prase Media Technologies for exclusive distribution in Italy. Based near Venice, Italy, Prase Media Technologies is a long-standing importer and distributor of professional audio and video products throughout Italy. Prase Media Technologies will serve as the exclusive distributor of Visionary’s network audiovisual solutions throughout Italy. “Prase Media Technologies is a […]

Sony Professional Displays & Solutions has partnered with integrated gesture control company AMERIA AG to create a non-touch solution designed to work with any Sony professional display model, including BRAVIA 4K Professional Displays and the latest generation Crystal LED displays. The first complete solution not to require protective glass, Sony displays powered by AMERIA Touchfree […]

PROLIGHTS introduced the AetherBox LITE, a single-universe Wireless CRMX Transceiver designed to enhance lighting control in professional installations while staying within budget. The company says its compatibility with W-DMX and LumenRadio CRMX protocols ensures “steady, interference-free signal transmission, crucial for the success of any lighting setup.” The AetherBox LITE offers In/Out connections via panel-mounted connectors […]

Voting is now CLOSED for the 2024 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards. Keep an eye out — we are counting up the votes and will announce the winners June 5. If you didn’t get nominated this year, make sure to look out for the 2025 nomination form at the beginning of Q2 2025. These are the […]

Jetbuilt announced significant expansion in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the appointment of Andy Tan, CTS, as director of APAC. In his new role, Tan will spearhead Jetbuilt’s growth initiatives and strategic partnerships across APAC, driving the company’s mission to revolutionize the AV industry with an end-to-end project management solution. Tan has worked with numerous […]

It’s that time of year again! The 13th annual Readers’ Choice Awards nominations are now closed. We have given out our annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards on the InfoComm show floor every year, and 2024 in Las Vegas will be no different. Keep an eye on the key dates: Nominations Close: April 5, 2024 Voting […]

InfoComm 2024 will host An Evening at Sphere on Tuesday, June 11. The event begins with a reception in the Atrium, where, through one-of-a-kind immersive technology experiences created specifically for Sphere, guests will gain a better understanding of how technology amplifies our human potential. The guests will then enter the main venue bowl for a […]

Visitors to ISE 2024 were greeted by the sight of a custom-made 7.5m umbrella where 61,500,000 pixels of animations enlivened every panel using six 10-bit, 4K, 20,000-Lumen projectors which were driven by a Green Hippo Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers.  The project was realised by UK-based Motion Mapping, who were challenged with creating the […]