Best Practices for More Inclusive Meetings

October 2, 2023

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Mina Shin ViewSonic To thrive in an increasingly complex world, organizations need diverse talent. But diversity is only the beginning. To unlock the power and potential of that diverse talent, they need each employee to feel a sense of value, purpose and belonging. Which means, they also need inclusion. Getting […]

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Q-SYS Opens Q-SYS Experience Center in Austin

October 2, 2023

Q-SYS announced the opening of the Q-SYS Experience Center in Austin, Texas. The company says this facility offers customers an immersive, curated experience through the Q-SYS Platform and its ever-expanding Ecosystem of partners. Visitors can also take advantage of live, in-person Q-SYS training led by knowledgeable Q-SYS training staff. The company claims the Q-SYS Experience […]

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ViewSonic Announces ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series

October 2, 2023

ViewSonic has completed its comprehensive lineup of education solutions certified under Android Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA) with today’s announcement of its ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series. The company says its complete offering of EDLA solutions accommodates the needs of schools and classrooms worldwide. Specifically, the new ViewBoard IFP52-2 Series provides an “ideal all-in-one solution,” offering 65”, […]

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Key Digital Releases Firmware Update for KD-Pro4x1X-2 HDMI Switcher

October 2, 2023

Key Digital has released a firmware update for its KD-Pro4x1X-2 HDMI switcher, adding IP to RS-232 command forwarding to its capabilities. Introduced last month, Key Digital says the firmware update enables the second-generation 4×1 UHD/4K/18G HDMI switcher to function as part of a presentation system similar to Key Digital Unified Communication and Control products. By […]

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Legrand and Microsoft Collaborate to Design Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms

October 2, 2023

Legrand announced new Microsoft hybrid conferencing spaces designed for Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North and Central America. Legrand claims Microsoft has become integral to the way we collaborate and learn. The company says creating a “premium in-room experience” with the complete conferencing platform is what the Signature Teams Rooms are all […]

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AVer Introduces CAM520 Pro3 Conferencing Camera and VB350 Video Bar

October 2, 2023

AVer Information announced the CAM520 Pro3, a professional-grade, 1080p conferencing camera and the VB350, a dual-lens enterprise-grade video bar. Designed for medium to large conference rooms, AVer says the CAM520 Pro3 and VB350 feature a pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) design to elevate video conferencing experiences. Both devices have received Zoom certification. According to Aver, […]

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Extron Announces XPA Ultra FX Series Power Amplifiers Are Now Shipping

October 2, 2023

Extron announced that the XPA Ultra FX Series eight and four-channel multi-zone audio power amplifiers are now shipping. Extron says the amplifiers’ flexibility allows a single unit to be set up in a variety of configurations to support large systems with multiple speaker types. These amplifiers can simultaneously drive 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70 volt […]

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SDVoE Alliance Recognizes Aurora Multimedia and Lightware Visual Engineering at Member’s Choice Awards

October 2, 2023

The SDVoE Alliance recognized members with “innovative technologies and outstanding project installations” through the Members’ Choice Awards at the 2023 Members’ Meeting. This year, the SDVoE Alliance recognized Aurora Multimedia with the Product Innovation Award and Lightware Visual Engineering with the Project Excellence Award. Aurora Multimedia’s IPX-UC1 ULTRA, the industry’s first 4K transceiver capable of […]

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Bang & Olufsen and LG Electronics Partner to Bundle LG MAGNIT MicroLED Display and Beolab 90 Home Cinema Speakers

October 2, 2023

Bang & Olufsen and LG Electronics have announced the availability of a new ultra-premium bundle that combines the 136-inch LG MAGNIT MicroLED display and Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90 home cinema speakers. This home cinematic experience is being launched in the United States this month at Bang & Olufsen’s Costa Mesa, California showroom. The bundle […]

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Legrand Releases Demo Case to Showcase Shading Systems Designer Series Decorative Brackets and Endcaps

October 2, 2023

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division released a new demo case that allows dealers to showcase the Shading Systems Designer Series Decorative Brackets and matching hembar endcaps to their customers. The company says the outside of the powder-coated aluminum case is compact for easy portability, while the inside features two removable trays that envelop the […]

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Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 2, 2023

In 2004, President Bush and Congress declared October “Cybersecurity Awareness Month.” 2004 was a much different time and the event centered around advice like “Update your antivirus software twice a year like you do with your smoke detector batteries.” for U.S. residents. Nowadays, cybersecurity is a much more complex issue and Cybersecurity Awareness Month has […]

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Lucid Group Installs Samsung’s The Wall at its Design Studio

October 2, 2023

Samsung Electronic Co today announced that Lucid Group has installed The Wall at its design studio to enhance the collaborative design process for their future electric vehicle models. With MicroLED technology, The Wall offers “exceptional” visual capabilities, providing Lucid with additional tools to meet the surging demand for sustainable electric vehicles while “elevating the luxury […]

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Object Management Group is Looking for Speakers and Showcases for Transform! InfoComm 2024

October 2, 2023

Object Management Group (OMG) announced the call for speakers and showcases for Transform! @InfoComm 2024 has opened. The event will feature a technical program, exhibits and networking opportunities focused on digital transformation from June 12-14, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. “At Transform!, attendees will experience the digital transformation journey from concept to deployment,” said Ron […]

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DLZ Creator Integrates NDI Technology

September 29, 2023

DLZ Creator is the first product in the Mackie line to integrate NDI technology, a bidirectional AV-over-IP protocol enabling audio and video workflows across Ethernet networks. The NDI standard enables broadcast quality, low latency, and frame-accurate audio and video communication between multiple machines in real-time on a simple, secure, and dependable IP network. The NDI […]

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E Ink Announces Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets Validated, Approved by Science Based Targets Initiative

September 29, 2023

E Ink (8069.TWO), a commercial ePaper technology company, announced today that the company’s science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), for the near-term, long-term, and net-zero targets. The SBTi has classified E Ink’s scope 1 and scope 2 target ambition as in line […]

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disguise Partners With Smart Monkeys, Integrates ISAAC to disguise Platform

September 29, 2023

disguise announced a new partnership to advance the scalability and accessibility of its solutions. The company is teaming up with Smart Monkeys to integrate their AV monitoring and management tool ISAAC to the disguise platform, enabling creatives to deliver the next generation of immersive location-based experiences. ISAAC is a multifaceted platform that aims to redefine […]

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Neutrik Americas Expands FIBERFOX Rugged Fiber Optic Product Line

September 29, 2023

Neutrik Americas announced an expansion to its FIBERFOX rugged fiber optic product line. FIBERFOX “bridges the physical contact world and the expanded beam world using chassis connectors that accept standard LCs on one side and any MIL-DTL-83526 compatible cable connectors on the other.” The new EBC25 connectors feature green coloring, providing visual compatibility with similar […]

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Huddly Director Now Available for Small, Medium and Large Rooms

September 27, 2023

Huddly Director, the same AI used in the Huddly Crew AI-directed multi-camera system, is now available for small, medium and large rooms on Huddly S1 and the Huddly L1. Huddly says the Huddly Director delivers professionally produced video meetings, prioritizing engagement and effective communication. It switches between speakers, listener reactions and room views, creating an […]

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Blaze Audio Debuts Audinate Dante Audio-over-IP Compatibility

September 27, 2023

Blaze Audio just debuted Audinate Dante Audio-over-IP compatibility across its PowerZone Connect amplifier series— networked audio systems that require up to 4×4 channels at a sample rate of 44.1 and 48kHz. Blaze Audio’s Audinate Dante-equipped amplifiers include: PowerZone Connect 122D (125 W | 2 CH) PowerZone Connect 504D (500 W | 4 CH) PowerZone Connect […]

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7thSense Releases Version 7.1 of Medialon Manager Show Control Software

September 27, 2023

7thSense announced the release of its show control software, Medialon Manager version 7.1, which “significantly changes the architecture of Medialon hardware products Showmaster LE and Showmaster Pro.” 7thSense says Medialon Manager is a Windows-based show control software that brings together a programming interface, a GUI builder, and a show execution engine with thousands of installations […]

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HDBaseT Alliance to Release HDBaseT-USB3 Standard for USB 3.2 Connectivity

September 27, 2023

The HDBaseT Alliance says it is readying a solution to deal with the long-reach extension of USB 3.2 connectivity. The alliance claims the effort addresses critical industry challenges by providing a professional-grade replacement to existing extension solutions that fall short with respect to cost, power consumption, distance, field termination, stability and support for all USB […]

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WiCT and CEDIA to Host Executive Coaching Event on November 16

September 27, 2023

Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) and CEDIA are set to host an event—New Year, New You! The Power of Executive Coaching–on November 16 at CEDIA’s Indianapolis-area headquarters. The event will begin with a keynote by Becky Magnotta, founder of Homestead Coaching, where she will share her journey and how she uses her strengths, values, and her […]

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Se7ven Sounds Music Ordered to Pay $5 Million in Damages to L-Acoustics for Trademark Infringement, Counterfeiting, Unfair Competition

September 27, 2023

An investigation led by L-Acoustics late last year resulted in the seizure of an extraordinary 136 counterfeit products from Tampa-based rental company Se7ven Sounds Music, Inc. Along with the seizure, L-Acoustics filed a complaint against Se7ven Sounds for trademark infringement, counterfeiting and unfair competition. This month, the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, […]

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Visionary PacketAV Matrix Series Now Offers Control Operations With Aveo Systems Mira Connect

September 27, 2023

Visionary and Aveo Systems have partnered to introduce expanded control operations for Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series with Aveo Systems’ Mira Connect. The Mira Connect family of products now integrate with Visionary’s AV-over-IP products to enhance overall control and user experience. The partnership aims to provide users with a “seamless, intuitive and engaging experience when interacting […]

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LG Business Solutions Adds Michael Kosla as Senior Vice President of Sales

September 26, 2023

LG Business Solutions has appointed longtime hospitality sales leader Michael Kosla to senior vice president of sales to drive customer engagement, accelerate growth and maximize synergies across the business. Kosla will be responsible for all of LG Business Solutions’ product and solution sales across the various vertical markets that the business serves in the United […]

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Legrand Partners with Microsoft to Built Pre-Configured Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms Systems

September 26, 2023

Legrand and Microsoft have announced a partnership to create a new hybrid conferencing space with Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North, and Central America. The Signature Teams Rooms are all about creating a premium in-room experience with the complete conferencing platform. Signature Teams Rooms were developed to be immersive and inclusive meeting […]

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Inaugural INTEGRATE ME Brings ProAV Back to MENA Region — Looking Back at the 2023 Show

September 26, 2023

Congratulations to the organizers of INTEGRATE ME for their first show dedicated to ProAV. Co-located with CabSat, the show drew in an enthusiastic crowd of ProAV May 16-18, 2023 — much to the satisfaction of the exhibitors. The industry held its breath (several attempts in the MENA region have failed) and at first glance, many […]

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CompTIA Report Finds Steady Progress on the Cybersecurity Front

September 26, 2023

Changing approaches to cybersecurity have led to slow but steady progress in defense and protection, but competing interests create a growing challenge for cybersecurity decision makers and practitioners, according to CompTIA. A majority of business and technology professionals feel that the overall state of cybersecurity is improving, both generally and within their organizations, according to […]

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CYP Launches HDBaseT 3.0 Transmitter

September 26, 2023

CYP just launched the PUV-3090TX-UEA HDBaseT 3.0 transmitter that supports up to 4K UHD+ (18Gbps, 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit) video input and output over both HDMI and HDBaseT. This allows the transmission of uncompressed HDMI 2.0 4K@60 (4:4:4, 8-bit) video and HD audio as well as Ethernet (LAN serving) and control via a single run of […]

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Audio Engineers Scott Larson and Warren Bowman Use TASCAM’s Portacapture X8 for Live Recordings

September 25, 2023

  Capturing live performances accurately is one of the most demanding tasks for any recording engineer. Achieving balance among the performers while accurately capturing the energy that is unique to live performances is an ongoing challenge. To help address these issues, engineers Scott Larson and Warren Bowman have found success with the Portacapture X8 32-bit […]

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Aurora Supports Higher Education with $6.6 Million Donation of Control Products

September 25, 2023

Aurora Multimedia is donating $6.6 million in IP control system products to HETMA to support growth in higher education locations that cannot upgrade or develop their AV technology. HETMA will distribute these products to schools that cannot afford to make this technology available to the faculty and students. A portion of the donation is the […]

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Integrated Systems Events Expands Senior Leadership Team

September 25, 2023

Integrated Systems Events has announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with key appointments ahead of ISE 2024. Tom Barker-Harrold joins as senior marketing director and Jeroen Perquin as senior finance director. “At ISE, we have ambitious goals for the future so we must have the right team in place to get us there. […]

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