High-tech innovation in Europe and Latin America is paving the way for unprecedented collaboration and commerce between the two vibrant regions. The world’s premier destination for innovation, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will explore these opportunities in a new summit on 30-31 January 2024. The European / Latin American AV Summit (ELAS), supported by ACCIO-Catalonia Trade […]
HP | Poly announced the Poly Lens App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows as well as the Poly Studio Base Room Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. The Poly Lens Room App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows is a software solution designed to streamline device management for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Offering management […]
Bond and Draper at Home announced that its roller shades (powered by Somfy) are now compatible with Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WiFi device hub and Sidekick for Shades Gen2 wireless universal keypad. The companies say the Bond Bridge Pro ($379) and accompanying Bond Home App (iOS and Android phones) bring control of up to 50 motorized […]
Lightware has joined the GPA Global Partner Program. Lightware serves customers globally with signal management solutions including the Taurus USB-C product line for UCC applications. Lightware says partnering with GPA will expand the company’s global efficiency and scale, allowing Lightware a presence to deploy, deliver and support customers in over 50 countries. The partnership will […]
Q-SYS just launched the first Certified for Microsoft Teams solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms that supports spatial audio. This solution includes any Teams-certified Q-SYS Core processor, SPA Series amplifiers, AcousticDesign Series surface mount loudspeakers and the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) beamforming microphone array. By adopting this solution, Q-SYS says organizations can enjoy “crystal-clear spatial […]
ISE 2024 takes place at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 30 Jan – 2 Feb 2024. This special 20th anniversary edition is set to be the biggest yet, as ISE celebrates two decades of pro AV and systems integration excellence. Since it began in 2004, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) – the world’s premier exhibition […]
Q-SYS announced additions to its QIO Series I/O peripheral portfolio: the QIO-AES8x8 and QIO-TEL2. These new modular devices expand Q-SYS system capabilities to enable interoperability with non-networked audio and analog telephony systems. By decoupling local I/O from processing hardware, QIO Series devices “allow users to place the I/O where it is needed to support the […]
Powersoft says its Mezzo half-size install amplifier platform is compatible with Control4 smart home systems. The release of a Control4 plug-in makes it easy for SIs to integrate Mezzo with one of the most popular systems for home automation, and signals a renewed focus on the residential market for Powersoft. The Control4 platform is interoperable […]
Marshall Electronics announced its new CV630-NDIW 30X UHD PTZ camera with NDI|HX2. The company claims the CV630-NDIW is designed for use in live newscasts, concerts, reality television, corporate communications, government, courtroom, house of worship, education as well as a range of other broadcast and ProAV applications. According to Marshall, the CV630-NDIW PTZ camera captures UHD […]
Formula E, officially known as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, is the world’s first and only single-seater motorsport championship for electric race cars. Established in 2014, Formula E combines technology, global circuits, best-in-class teams and drivers and unpredictable competition to create “the world’s greenest sport.” Since debuting on the grounds of the Olympic […]
TD SYNNEX announced a European distribution agreement with Poly including its end-to-end portfolio of headsets, personal collaboration devices and video conferencing tools available through TD SYNNEX’s Endpoint Solutions division and Maverick, the distributor’s specialist audiovisual business. TD SYNNEX says the distributor will support partners in building comprehensive solutions for their business customers, with tailored offerings […]
In an era where technology is making many jobs redundant, it’s little wonder that many would fear a new tool with the power to eliminate part of their workload. For the sales team at audiovisual and unified communication solutions integrator, Kinly, this fear turned to affection for a technology that makes their job more satisfying. […]
LG Business Solutions announced a new 55-inch surgical monitor, the 55MH5K, that’s native 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution and the ability to display multiple images at once in a 2×2 onscreen grid. It’s specifically designed for surgical centers, general operating rooms and hybrid operating rooms and is designed to withstand the rigors of such environments. […]
PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) announced the opening of its new 2,368 ft², sustainability-inspired, multipurpose Master Showroom on its home ground in Amsterdam. Located just 15 minutes from Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam city centre, the new state-of-the-art venue continues PPDS’ commitment to providing existing and prospective partners and customers with convenient access to its specialist […]
MSolutions and Lenovo have partnered to develop a networked collaboration solution for Lenovo’s Microsoft Teams Room and Zoom Room customers. The alliance pairs MSolutions’ compact USB-C extenders with Lenovo’s ThinkSmart USB portfolio inside meeting and learning spaces to extend USB-C data channels over a single CatX cable infrastructure for up to 333 feet (100m). Lenovo’s […]
L-Acoustics announced the release of the LC16D network audio converter, designed to “simplify the process of interfacing legacy digital formats with the Milan AVB time-sensitive network.” The company says the LC16D is a high-capacity AES/EBU- and MADI-to-Milan AVB audio network converter housed in a compact 1RU chassis. With up to 80 legacy format inputs and […]
Extron announced the expansion of its VoiceLift Pro wireless microphone system packages offered to educators. The company says these complete audio reinforcement packages are simple to purchase and integrate and include capabilities for mixing and digital signal processing of audio sources to fit the needs of various teaching methods like HyFlex, allowing students to clearly […]
Cisco and Bang & Olufsen unveiled new wireless earbuds built with enterprise-grade features customized for professionals using UC applications frequently. The Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950 Earbuds address increased customer expectations for multifunctional devices that fit their lifestyles in and out of work. The earbuds are “fully manageable in Cisco’s Control Hub platform, giving IT […]
Pavion recently opened its new regional office in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company says the goal was to establish a space for Pavion to “showcase its technology solutions whilst providing an updated working environment for its employees.” The project was undertaken in a collaboration between Pavion and IA Architects, who worked together to design and […]
The convergence of residential and commercial technology, coined “resimercial,” has provided an opportunity for crossover between manufacturers, integrators and many other business facets. Resimercial has accelerated the adoption of technology integrations in nearly every industry and application, including home/hybrid offices, flex spaces and commercial spaces, specifically office, retail and mixed-use facilities. As a result, ProAV […]
Extron introduced the Quantum IN4FOX3 Series and Quantum OUT4FOX3 Series of input and output cards that facilitate integration of an Extron Quantum Ultra II video wall processor within a secure FOX3 distribution architecture. Extron says each card offers four channels of connectivity. They incorporate “exclusive technology to distribute pixel-perfect, uncompressed video up to 4K/60 @ […]
The SDVoE Alliance announced that Ruijie Network has joined the SDVoE Alliance as an adopting member. Ruijie Network specializes in the research, development, design and sales of network equipment, network security solutions and cloud desktop technologies. Established in 2003, Ruijie Network says it has been committed to developing solutions that bridge technology and application. At […]
NEUTRIK has expanded its fiber optic connectivity portfolio with the introduction of two new variants of its HMA expanded beam multimode connector system. Available in two- and four-channel configurations, FIBERFOX EBC25 is a ruggedized development of its FIBERFOX HMA expanded beam multimode fiber-optic connector system. FIBERFOX EBC25 chassis is a jam-nut design, “intended to meet […]
Wharfedale Pro announced updates to its DP-F and DP-N series amplifiers. The output power, model numbers and configurations remain the same, but updated DP-F and DP-N models will now feature updated DSP Controller software features, increased internal DSP functions, new IPS color displays, locking XLR connectors, and AES/EBU inputs. These upgrades are supported by the […]
Established in 1959, Turfway Park Racing & Gaming has a rich history of live Thoroughbred horse racing. In the mid-1960s, Turfway Park introduced innovations, such as winter and night racing, and later became the first track to introduce simulcast wagering. In October 2019, Turfway Park, which initially opened as Latonia Race Course, was acquired by […]
Environmental Lights says they’ve picked-up the Advatek PixLite controllers line and added it to its offerings of pixel lighting solutions. Advatek says its pixel controllers have been used to drive the “magic” behind some of the world’s most spectacular LED pixel lighting installations, galleries, shows and events, including those from Meow Wolf to GoLive Productions. […]
Christie RGB pure laser and 1DLP laser projectors lit up a host of spectacular projection mapping exhibits at Signal Festival in Prague, Czechia. Christie technology – including Griffyn 4K50-RGB, M 4K25 RGB, and 4K10-HS projectors – featured in four exhibits at the digital and creative culture festival, where international artists created a unique collection of […]
Jabra has conducted new research, “Meeting great expectations: Behavior, Emotion and Trust,” at the LSE Behavioural Lab to understand the behavioral dynamics of meetings and the impact of technology. The research found that meeting members were more engaged (56%) during face-to-face collaboration, and in instances where hybrid meetings are required, meeting room participants saw an […]
MAXHUB introduced the CM27 Series COB (Chip On Board) all-in-one DV LED display. Featuring a 20,000:1 contrast display with either a 0.9- or 1.2-pixel pitch, the new CM27 has a 170-degree viewing angle and has a native 8K (7680 X 4320) Ultra HD resolution using a 16:9 aspect ratio LED panel. This system adopts a […]
By Grant Youngman Futuresource Consulting The professional microphone market continues to achieve slow but steady post-pandemic growth, with a new report from Futuresource Consulting forecasting a CAGR of 5.9% over the next five years. That’s despite a general feeling of caution and nervousness among buyers, resulting from current economic and geopolitical issues. Recovery for the […]
LG Business Solutions announced the LG ProBeam BU53RG short-throw 4K UHD projector as a replacement to the LG ProBeam BU53PST projector. The new ProBeam BU53RG includes webOS 6.0 Signage, a web-based digital signage platform that has display features including support for streamlined tools to tie into a larger webOS digital signage network. With the ability […]
GPO Display just unveiled the Wall Calibrator (AutoCALI) software, a tool designed for use with the SpyderX Pro color analyzer from Datacolor. This pairing allows for quick color and brightness calibration of GPO Display’s NEX-series video wall displays. The Wall Calibrator software addresses this challenge by providing an easy and user-friendly solution for maintaining consistent […]