CCS Presentation Systems (CCS) announced a leadership transition following the sale of CCS Southwest and the retirement of Founder John Godbout. CCS Presentation Systems headquarters is moving to Houston, Texas and will be led by the new owners of the CCS brand, Ben and Elizabeth Pickrel. “We plan to build on the incredible legacy built […]

Chief, a brand of Legrand | AV, announced its new Chief Velocity Outdoor Pedestal System is now shipping. The system is a modular outdoor digital signage pedestal mount with options for single, double or triple displays. Ideal for quick service restaurant (QSR) drive-through menu boards and wayfinding signage, the system supports Samsung and LG 55-inch […]

Audinate Group announced that new software solutions from AI-Media and SyncWords now support native Dante audio in cloud-based production workflows. With the Dante SDK, Connect Edition, developers can build Dante audio transmission and reception into their cloud-based applications, enabling a direct connection to any existing Dante hardware or software. AI-Media and SyncWords join the expanding […]

EnGenius Technologies announced its expansion into the data center server market with the launch of the EAS Series DC-MHS Data Center Servers. This milestone marks EnGenius’ entry into the high-performance, AI-driven data center market. The new EAS2210 (2U) and EAS1210 (1U) servers, powered by Intel Xeon 6, are purpose-built to accelerate integrations with modular OCP […]

Blackwire Designs announced a new distribution partnership with ELK Products in an aim to strengthen its security and intrusion system offerings. The move also enables Blackwire’s established dealer network to address growing demand in both residential and commercial markets with a proven, high-performance solution that integrates seamlessly with existing platforms. The ELK Products line will […]

Zones announced the appointment of Yehia Maaty Omar as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. A global senior executive, Yehia brings a distinguished track record in executive management, technology and IT services, along with a proven ability to lead global organizations to deliver sustained revenue growth and market leadership. Yehia succeeds Firoz Lalji, who announced that […]

Christie today announced the appointment of Jim Hallas as vice president, product management, effective September 2. Reporting to President and COO Michael Phipps, Hallas will lead the company’s display product strategy, ensuring Christie delivers customer-centric solutions that advance the cinema, ProAV, and industrial markets. Mr. Hallas will lead Christie’s display product lines and align customers’ […]

Panasonic Video and Audio Systems unveiled the AK-UBX100, a next-generation 4K box-style multi-purpose camera designed to give broadcasters, houses of worship, live event producers, and content creators more freedom, precision, and consistency in their productions. Alongside the launch, Panasonic announced the world’s first1 auto-focus (AF) capability for 4K studio cameras, coming to the flagship AK-UCX100 […]

Sony Electronics’ Professional Display Solutions group is once again embarking on an interactive technology road show across North America from September 2025 through March 2026. Attendees to the AV Tech Expo will be immersed in the company’s range of pro AV offerings, including professional BRAVIA displays, the direct view Crystal LED display, AI-enabled pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) […]

Disguise announced the GX 3+, its most powerful media server ever, built on NVIDIA’s cutting-edge Blackwell GPU architecture and including a two-year Notch playback license, the GX 3+ unlocks the full capabilities of Notch 1.0 for generative content playback — enabling video designers to create richer, more sophisticated and responsive event visuals that bring their […]

On-Q, the structured wiring and connectivity company from Legrand, today announced the launch of a new line of unmanaged network switches designed to simplify residential networking installations. Engineered for plug-and-play deployment and seamless integration with On-Q’s structured wiring enclosures, these switches offer reliable performance and installer-friendly features for residential and light commercial environments. The new […]

Origin Acoustics launched the Ambisonic Systems Hexagonal Landscape Speaker collection. Now available to Origin Acoustics partners, this new line delivers a new architectural design for both residential and commercial environments as it’s hexagonal design offers a bold architectural statement while delivering acoustically optimized performance. Available in Midnight Black, Stargazing Silver, and Champagne finishes, the speakers […]

AVI-SPL announced the acquisition of CCS Presentation Systems Southwest (CCS Southwest), an audio-visual design and systems integration firm headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. CCS has a 34-year history of serving customers in the Arizona market. While CCS has capabilities and locations across the United States, AVI-SPL has only acquired CCS Southwest, the operating entity serving Arizona. […]

The Huddly C1 is shipping earlier than originally announced. C1 is an AI-driven videobar in a very small form factor. Huddly C1 combines video and audio in one package that’s powered by Huddly Intelligence for virtual microphones, selective noise cancellation and an active speaker mode. Huddly C1 features a 4K image sensor with ultra-wide angle […]

Audinate announced expanded support for SMPTE ST 2110-30 and AES67, further strengthening Dante’s integration with broadcast networks. Building on a foundation of interoperability and high-performance audio transport, the latest updates equip broadcasters with new tools to meet the demands of modern production workflows. Dante is already widely used as the backbone for audio-over-IP in broadcast […]

The Extron MGP 641 xi 5K is a multi-window processor designed for presenting up to four 5K sources on a single screen, including 5K and ultra-wide displays. Supported video signals can be up to 5120×2880 with 4:4:4 color sampling and using Extron’s Vector 4K scaling engine ensures downscaled and upscaled content is presented. In addition […]

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) just launched the MultiSync PN-M2 Display Series with three new large models: the PN-M752, PN-M862 and PN-M982. Complementing the PN-M552 and PN-M652 displays that launched in spring 2025, they are available in 75″, 86″ and 98” sizes and are integrated with SpectraView Engine technology to allow for […]

Grass Valley announced today the integration of native Dante audio networking within its AMPP OS (Agile Media Processing Platform Operating System), through a new strategic collaboration with Audinate, the pioneer behind the Dante® AV-over-IP platform. This partnership brings Dante connectivity directly into AMPP OS, allowing users to discover, manage, and route Dante audio streams without […]

Christie is proud to announce that its partners, Jianye Display and Shanghai Qingying Digital Technology, have deployed more than 100 Inspire Series 1DLP laser projectors across multiple exhibition halls at the new Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum. The installations deliver vibrant, high-impact visuals that transform the museum into an interactive journey of scientific discovery with […]

By Simon Dudley Excession Events We all like to think the best product wins. It’s comforting. It appeals to our sense of fairness. It reassures engineers that all their hard work pays off and tells salespeople that if they just keep pointing out superior features, eventually the customer will see the light. Lovely theory. Pity […]

Theory Audio Design announced the PLC Series, a new line of amplified loudspeaker controllers built with Powersoft amplification and DSP technology. The series includes four models: two 8-channel units and two 4-channel units, each designed for residential, commercial, large-venue and live sound applications. The PLC-4K8 delivers 8×500 watts per channel, the PLC-8K8 provides 8×1,000 watts […]

Plugable introduced three new USB-C cables designed for high-wattage charging and enhanced security by physically blocking all data lines. The USBC-CC1M (1 meter), USBC-CC2M (2 meters) and USBC-CCS5X (6-inch 5-pack) support the USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.1 Extended Power Range (EPR) standard, delivering up to 240 watts (48V/5A) for laptops, tablets, smartphones and other high-powered […]

EnGenius announced the ECW510, an indoor Wi-Fi 7 access point designed for small offices, retail shops, motels, apartments and cafés. Priced at $129, the ECW510 is the company’s lowest-cost Wi-Fi 7 product to date. The ECW510 is powered by the Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 platform and delivers dual-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 performance with aggregated speeds […]

Extron announced it is shipping two new 8K HDMI distribution amplifiers designed for professional AV environments requiring high-resolution video and flexible audio management. The DA2 HD 8K AE is a two-output 8K distribution amplifier that extracts two-channel LPCM audio from the HDMI input signal and converts it to analog audio. The analog output can be […]

Stage Precision has joined the OpenAV Cloud, a nonprofit initiative focused on fostering interoperability in the audiovisual industry through open APIs and shared protocols. The OpenAV Cloud is designed to enable AV systems, tools and platforms to work seamlessly across brands, disciplines and geographies. Stage Precision said its participation reflects its goal of providing customers […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST If you have any type of meeting these days, you’re — of course — familiar with Microsoft Teams as one of the most popular meeting platforms on the market. And when it comes to the hardware that makes those Teams meetings happen, many prefer using the brands they know and […]

FotoPhono AS and Display Systems AS announced a merger expected to be completed by the end of 2025, combining two Norwegian audiovisual providers under the FotoPhono name. The agreement, announced in late August, brings together FotoPhono’s consulting, installation and photo production services with Display Systems’ expertise in meeting rooms, auditoriums, digital signage and control rooms. […]

Biamp announced it is now shipping the Vidi Content Cam 250, a whiteboard capture camera designed to integrate with Microsoft Teams Rooms. The Vidi Content Cam 250 delivers 4K resolution with advanced keystone correction and translucent layering technology, ensuring whiteboard content remains visible even when a presenter is blocking the view. It is natively compatible […]

Panasonic Projector & Display will again serve as the exclusive projection technology sponsor for the LUMA Projection Arts Festival, billed as the nation’s leading projection mapping celebration. The festival will transform downtown Binghamton, New York, into an outdoor art gallery Sept. 5-6, 2025, featuring both large-scale international works and community projects brought to life with […]

Matrox Video announced that NetOn.Live has integrated Matrox ORIGIN Fabric into its LiveOS platform, enabling broadcasters to scale productions on-premises, in hybrid workflows or in the cloud. LiveOS is a software-based, ST 2110-native platform for local, remote and decentralized live media production. By incorporating ORIGIN Fabric, LiveOS can support asynchronous transfers of media between servers […]

By Mark Corbin Vanco International Look, it’s tough out there. Economic uncertainty surrounding tariffs and their ripple effects have caused a lot of typically reliable ProAV big spenders — like enterprise corporate projects — to delay capital projects and hedge on spending. A lot of big projects are seeing delays as customers wait for clarity […]

Christie has introduced the Eclipse G3, a six-DLP projector designed for ultra-high-end home theaters, planetariums and themed attractions. The Eclipse G3 delivers HDR color performance with a sequential contrast ratio of up to 20,000,000:1, which Christie said is 100 times the Rec. 2100 standard. The projector achieves approximately 98% of the Rec. 2020 color gamut, […]