Completed in 1967 during Canada’s Centennial year, All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Toronto stands as a distinguished example of mid-century modern architecture. Its sweeping, semi-circular sanctuary was designed to emphasise spiritual clarity and architectural symmetry, providing an unobstructed visual focus for congregants. When OMS Canada was invited to modernise the church’s sound system, the mandate was not simply to install more loudspeakers. The stated aim was to deliver exceptional speech intelligibility, provide even and natural coverage across the large open sanctuary and integrate the technology without interfering with the building’s architectural character. EM Acoustics’ Reference series, supplied by Contact…
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Arkona technologies GmbH – a Germany-based provider of IP core infrastructure solutions for professional broadcast – will use NAB 2026 to announce a comprehensive series of enhancements to its BLADE//runner platform. The updates focus on usability and workflow flexibility, giving engineers more intuitive ways to configure, control and automate the powerful FPGA-accelerated processing that BLADE//runner is already known for. BLADE//runner has long delivered ultra-low latency audio/video routing, audio/video processing and compression through its FPGA-accelerated AT300 architecture. The latest enhancements provide more ways to work with that power, from visual offline configuration to automated audio mixing and streamlined control integration. Leading…
Clear-Com has highlighted its support for worship teams through professional communication solutions, with the deployment of its EQUIP wireless system at Youth With A Mission – Korea Branch (YWAM Worship South Korea). YWAM Worship Korea is an international training and mission organisation that regularly hosts worship services and mission-focused gatherings. Like many Korean churches, YWAM relies on video content to share its mission and promote activities, and their production team needs clear, dependable communication to coordinate directors, camera operators, and lighting staff during both rehearsals and live services. Clear-Com worked with its local Partner, Sama Sound, to demonstrate the EQUIP wireless intercom system at Sinyongsan Church. The…
The Global Leadership Summit brought senior leadership teams from around the world together for a three‑day conference at Raffles London at the OWO, formerly known as the Old War Office. Alongside keynote presentations, breakout sessions and leadership discussions, the event incorporated an electrifying and engaging array of visuals. Reflecting the venue’s iconic heritage, the event required a visual solution that enhanced engagement whist complementing the prestigious setting. While the Grade II‑listed building provided an extraordinary backdrop, it required the First Network team to approach installation planning and space management with particular care. To meet these requirements, the team selected Absen…
Meydan Racecourse in Dubai is a world-renowned venue, home to the Dubai World Cup and a centrepiece of the region’s sporting and hospitality scene. With an 80,000-seat grandstand, luxury suites, restaurants, and a five-star hotel, Meydan required state-of-the-art media delivery system to enhance the guest experience, deliver low latency video streams, and maximize sponsor engagement. VITEC’s IPTV and digital signage platform was chosen to deliver broadcast-quality video and dynamic content across this iconic venue. Meydan Racecourse is globally recognized for hosting prestigious international horse racing and entertainment events. Its scale and reputation demand world-class technology and guest services. To maintain its leadership in the competitive sports and hospitality sector, Meydan continually invests in…
PPDS has announced the successful installation of 21 Philips Tableaux ePaper signage displays at Duquesne University, with the range bringing instant energy savings and waste cutting benefits, as well as delivering on a more informed and sustainable campus. Founded in 1887, Duquesne is among the top 15% educational institutions in the United States. A top ranked private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, it caters for 8,000 students from 80 countries and over 3,000 faculty and staff. As the university continues to experience exponential growth, both in appeal and in size, its scenic 49 acre (198,300 m2) campus overlooking downtown Pittsburgh continues…
Global provider of collaboration systems integration and managed services, Kinly, has today announced that its net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), becoming the first global systems integrator to have taken this step. Through its rigorous assessment process, SBTi has officially verified that Kinly’s targets, methodologies, and calculations fully capture environmental impact. It also confirms that the business has the necessary infrastructure to support meaningful progress towards net-zero. This validation reinforces Kinly’s dedication to sustainable operations and specifically authenticates the company’s commitment to: Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050 Reducing absolute scope 1…
Sonos has launched its newest product for professional installers, Amp Multi, at an exclusive two-day event in the UK on March 3rd and 4th at Material Source, Farringdon. Organised by UK distributor Habitech, the showcase included deep-dive sessions tailored for integrators, featuring live demonstrations and technical training. Stephen Rhead, Professional Manager for UK and Ireland, and Zanis Mantarikis, Senior Manager of Product Marketing, led the sessions, providing valuable insights into Amp Multi, which is designed for complex, multizone audio projects while maintaining Sonos’ trademark simplicity and performance. Seymour Forsyth, Managing Director at Detail AV, praised the event and highlighted Amp…
One of the largest deployments ever of GLP’s market leading LED fixtures took place at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas late last year. Los Angeles-based creative company DX7 Design, who have worked on this event since its inception back in 2023, procured 270 of the JDC2 IP hybrid strobes from vendor PRG, along with 500 of the super-powerful JDC Burst 1, as their role this year extended far beyond simply outfitting the circuit grid and pit lane, reaching every corner of the city. Led by the company’s CEO, Tom Sutherland, the team created an expansive design, which…
Marking its 20th anniversary, The Digital Signage Summit (The DSS) 2026, organised by invidis in a joint venture with Integrated Systems Events (ISE), will bring together the sector’s most senior leaders for a strategic examination of the forces reshaping digital signage and DOOH. Over two decades, the Summit has evolved into the industry’s principal platform for executive-level exchange, providing a neutral environment for high-level insight, peer dialogue, and long-term vision setting. As the pre-eminent forum for the market’s most influential decision-makers, The DSS presents strategic perspectives from the world’s leading innovators and solution providers. By fostering cohesion across Retail Digital…