Midwich Group Plc, an audiovisual (AV) distributor to the trade market, has announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with collaboration solutions manufacturer, DTEN. The full range of DTEN products is available to Midwich Group channel partners in the U.K. and Ireland starting Sept. 8, 2020, with a phased rollout across Continental Europe and […]
Maxell has expanded its presence in Europe — due to an agreement with EET Group for the entire professional range of video projectors, lamp and laser, and displays. The agreement aims to expand the distribution of Maxell solutions in Europe, thanks to the widespread presence of EET Group on the territory: both by relying on […]
Irisity AB (publ) is launching the deep-learning algorithm IRIS Violent Behavior for increased safety in public places. Real-time detection of potentially harmful behavior in public and private areas is a sought-after but challenging task for surveillance systems and security providers. So far, this detection has mostly been done manually at high cost and low precision. […]
Jetbuilt just unveiled Manager Approval; the latest feature in its Enterprise platform designed for large consultants, facilities and integrators. Manager Approval, available as an optional feature for Jetbuilt Enterprise users, requires managers to formally approve a proposal before the salesperson can submit it to a prospective client. Manager Approval enables salespeople to design and edit […]
Leon’s new Ente SoundTile is spec’d as reference-grade speakers powered by a Sonos Amp. First introduced at CEDIA Expo in 2019, the Ente SoundTile was originally only offered in a two-channel audio configuration. Now Leon has expanded the line to include one-channel and zero-channel options so that integrators can mix and match models to create […]
Access Networks has expanded its Wi-Fi 6 WAP line to include three different models as well as a newly implemented cloud-based configuration of Core systems, live chat for both tech support and sales-related questions, and online design and ordering, helps integrators streamline their design and deployment of residential networks. Comprising the portfolio is the A550, […]
The PureTech Alliance has announced an agreement to support Google Nest products in the custom integrator channel across all 50 U.S. States. Google Nest products work together, where your Nest Protect smoke alarm can talk to your Nest Learning Thermostat, your Nest Hub Max shows you what’s happening on your Nest Cams and Nest Hello […]
The standardized JPEG XS codec was developed to handle media workflows from acquisition to the distribution encoder by using internet settings and Ethernet infrastructure only. The Fraunhofer IIS expert team for video coding successfully implemented a pilot project for streaming of 8K video-over-IP in cooperation with the Japanese public broadcaster NHK. JPEG XS — the […]
Forrester predicts that, due to the coronavirus and resulting recessions, tech spending in the United Kingdom, France and Germany will decline by 5% to 7% in 2020 from 2019 levels in the most optimistic case. Forrester also forecasts that the U.K. will be the most vulnerable out of the three countries, with a deeper decline […]
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Sept. 2, 2020 — Riedel Communications partnered with Remote Recording Network (RRN) and Live Nation to establish a first-of-its-kind trans-Atlantic remote mastering workflow for the Wacken World Wide 2020 music festival. Streamed live to 11 million fans worldwide from July 29 to August 1 by MagentaMusik 360, Wacken World Wide took the […]
Eyefactive’s app platform for large touch screen systems will receive an update beginning Oct. 1, 2020. Fundamental innovations constitute the introduction of online functions for the central cloud management of systems, apps and projects. The conversion of the former software licensing model to “Software as a Service” (SaaS) is also a direct result of these […]
Seoul, South Korea – September 2020. The Seoul Foundation for Arts & Culture (SFAC) recently commissioned the installation of a Martin Audio MLA Mini /MSX loudspeaker array in its new Youth Arts Centre. Funded by donations, the facility has been designed for young people in the Korean capital to fulfil their artistic potential, and put them in touch […]
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) in London, Ontario, Canada administers 160 schools serving approximately 77,000 students across three counties. The TVDSB recently commissioned a comprehensive collaboration system from system integrator XAV Solution, Inc. which incorporates three Viewsonic Viewboards, a Poly SoundStructure with telephone interface, a Poly Group Series 310 videoconferencing system, and a […]
Virtual Event Will Take Place Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Registration to Open Soon. BOTHELL, Wash. — Sept. 8, 2020 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is pleased to announce IP Oktoberfest 2020, a live, interactive virtual event for broadcast and pro AV professionals to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1. IP Oktoberfest 2020 will highlight […]
Digital Nirvana’s Trance AI Closed-Captioning Workflow, Integrated With Adobe, Accelerates Caption Generation for United States Tennis Association FREMONT, Calif. — Sept. 8, 2020 — a provider of leading-edge media-monitoring and metadata generation services, today announced that its Trance automated postproduction captioning solution with advanced AI is powering the closed captioning workflow for the United States […]
Exertis, a distributor of technology products for the B2B, enterprise, mobile and retail markets announced a boost for its ProAV resellers with the release of an additional £10 million of credit. Its ProAV division has also announced further enhancements to its solutions bundles for home working, huddle spaces, meeting rooms and boardrooms with a choice […]
Montreal, Quebec (September 8, 2020) – International software development and creative firm Immersive Design Studios (IDS) recently worked with the League Championship Series (LCS), the third-most popular major professional sports league among 18 to 34-year-olds in the United States, to create a fully virtual studio for the 2020 Summer Split. IDS’s proprietary CANVAS software platform […]
September 9, 2020. Driven by a passion for delivering engaging storytelling and producing compelling videos for its clients, Essay Video has recently announced the opening of its brand-new virtual studio located in Norwalk, Connecticut. The premium virtual facility is equipped with the latest in LED technology, including top-quality Brompton Technology 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors, […]
UK – London’s famous Palace of Westminster became a vast projection surface in May to coincide with International Nurses Day, as a series of images thanking NHS key workers were beamed onto the iconic building from 260 metres away across the Thames. Projection experts at Motion Mapping deployed two Hippotizer Amba+ Media Servers to blend and […]
Matrix Integration and Cisco Quickly Implement Tech Solutions for Now and Long Term JASPER, Ind. – (Sept. 10, 2020) – As school districts continue to struggle with how to structure learning this fall, Matrix Integration, a strategic IT infrastructure partner for more than 1,000 businesses and schools in Indiana, Kentucky and beyond, along with Cisco, an international technology […]
Dexon Systems has released the DXN5400 video wall controller for any sized control rooms with video intensive visualization. This processor drives a video wall of multiple screens, and displays live video overlay windows. The company integrated: Large video-wall area for Windows 10 applications. Live input videos displayed over the video wall surface in real-time. PIP4 […]
On 24 June, a spectacular concert was hosted at Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd in honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. One of the only concerts allowed during Russia’s Covid-19 lockdown, it featured famous artists from Russia’s vibrant theatre, opera and cinema worlds, accompanied by the All-Russian Youth Symphony Orchestra, which was conducted by […]
As a vibrant downtown church, the Fila Church in Helsinki is taking new paths to create experiences that involve the congregation. The church has a stage with modern light and sound equipment – and a big screen so everyone in the church can enjoy the show. Due to the bright stage light, the projection screen […]
Cradlepoint, a company in the cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solution business, released findings from its annual State of Wireless WAN Report, compiled by IDG. According to Cradlepoint, the results confirm that the era of Wireless WAN has firmly arrived and is the critical infrastructure in driving innovation, including playing a role in […]
In today’s highly competitive multiscreen market, service providers need to find ways to streamline content management, improve efficiencies, and provide exceptional audio-video quality on every device. At this year’s virtual BroadcastAsia 2020 show, Interra Systems will demonstrate the power of its world-class content quality control (QC), monitoring, analysis, and classification solutions in delivering a superior […]
Smyle, an award-winning creative agency at the intersection of live and digital experiences, have implemented the Quicklink Studio for capturing high-quality content remotely. In March, live events were abruptly paused due to the affects surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that were put in place as a result. Subsequently, Smyle had to innovate to […]
A crowdfunded head mounted display (HMD) developed by Cinera could give consumers a 5K OLED display with a Dolby Digital 5.1 headphone. The Cinera Edge is a dual 2.5K-micro OLED and a Dolby Digital certified headphone with 5.1 channels of surround sound with each of its displays providing 2560×1440 pixels in a two-centimeter area, using […]
AUSTIN, Texas — Sept. 14, 2020 — BeckTV, a premier systems integrator for the broadcast media industry, today announced the completion of its latest high-profile project: The Buell Public Media Center, Rocky Mountain Public Media’s (RMPM) new broadcast and operations headquarters, a tech-forward anchor facility in Denver’s evolving Arapahoe Square neighborhood. BeckTV played a critical […]
Carolina Antón, Kim Watson, and El Ashwood each awarded grants for L-Acoustics training courses WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California – September 2020 – Continuing to deepen its commitment to education, L-Acoustics recently announced a partnership with SoundGirls, kicking off an annual training grant program to support the organization’s mission to empower women in audio. Following a thorough panel […]
The ballot featuring five elected director candidates for the 2021-2022 CEDIA Board of Directors is open. CEDIA is encouraging all global member companies to cast their vote for four open elected director positions. The CEDIA Board of Directors governs the association’s activities, and is dedicated to furthering the CEDIA mission of building prosperity for its […]
Visix is now offering antimicrobial covers for its interactive meeting room signs. The screen protectors are made from a thin film that reduces germ transmission by up to 99%, as well as reducing glare and fingerprints. Touch10 and Connect meeting room signs allow booking at the screen, as well as other interactive functions. The new […]
Densitron has announced a new partnership with measurement and monitoring company Bridge Technologies. Together the two companies will offer broadcast customers solutions for the display and analysis of standard-based IP video streams that combine the functionality of Densitron’s IDS (Intelligent Display System) platform with Bridge Technologies’ software and hardware systems for broadcast measurement and monitoring. […]
