PPDS has announced the appointment of accomplished AV expert, Emily Pirtle, further strengthening its sales team in North America. Reaffirming PPDS’ uncompromised commitment to delivering best in class support, service and experiences to customers and partners, Emily has accepted the newly created role of Regional Sales Manager for TOLA, encompassing Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas – four key growth markets representing over 3.5 million small businesses and opportunities. With an accomplished career spanning over 20 years, Texarkana based Emily – a certified Math and Intervention Specialist – brings a diverse set of skills and knowledge to the PPDS North America…
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System integrator Bansbach Akustik has completed a comprehensive audio update for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), selecting Powersoft’s Quattrocanali fixed-install amplifier platform to drive a modern, networked conference system designed for ministerial-level sessions and international delegations. Established in 1942, the IICA is an agency of the Inter-American System, an organ of the Organisation of American States (OAS), promoting agricultural development and sustainability in its 34 member states. Bansbach Akustik, which operates in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is a long-time commercial partner to the IICA and was brought in to manage the upgrade to the agency’s main auditorium,…
LED Studio has revealed the successful test flight of a drone-mounted LED curtain, an ultra-lightweight, ultra-thin and highly transparent mesh display. The trial highlights how airborne LED technology could reshape visual storytelling at events, live shows and cultural landmarks. This emerging format opens new creative possibilities for delivering immersive, sky-based experiences across entertainment, advertising and public engagement. The LED Curtain weighs just 1.2 kilograms per square metre, with a slim mesh construction designed to reduce drone load and support stable flight. Engineered with up to 70% transparency and high wind permeability, the display performs reliably in outdoor, low-altitude conditions, maintaining…
Hotels and hospitality venues are under growing pressure to deliver memorable experiences and highly flexible event spaces. By Paul Midwood, Chief Technology Officer at Solstice AV explains how audio-visual technology is increasingly at the heart of that effort. “AV isn’t a bolt-on anymore,” says Paul Midwood, CTO at Solstice AV. “It’s a core part of the guest experience and a serious revenue driver. Whether it’s an LED wall making a statement in the lobby or wireless collaboration in a meeting room, the right mix of tech can set a hotel apart and keep it ahead of what guests expect.” Large-format…
Epson has announced a new strategic business model designed to make its technology more accessible for large corporate and public sector organisations, while advancing its sustainability commitments. In partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, a European leader in equipment financing, Epson will introduce a comprehensive leasing programme covering its entire product portfolio. “This is a significant strategic milestone for Epson and will help us better support large scale customer requirements through a more competitive proposition,” says Rob Clark, COO, Epson Europe. “The solution means our customers can access the latest Epson technology without the burden of up-front investment.” The leasing…
ISS, a global workplace experience and facility services company, has signed a seven-year contract with COWI, an engineering and consulting business headquartered in Denmark, to deliver innovative and sustainable integrated facility services. The contract covers 11 countries worldwide. The services will be implemented across 44 COWI-offices and include cleaning, catering, space management, waste management, building maintenance and repairs, technical installations, security and access control, and fleet service management. The contract takes effect in Europe from 1 February 2026 and in the rest of the world from 1 April 2026. Natalie Shaverdian Riise-Knudsen, Executive Vice President and Group CFO, COWI,…
Global audio-visual (AV) integrator, Kinly, today announced its renewed Global Enterprise Services model (GS), specifically designed to meet the challenges faced by enterprise level organisations through consistency, scalability and long-term value. As enterprises strive to reconfigure spaces and reimagine the workplace experience, they face mounting challenges in the form of fragmented and ageing technology estates, inconsistent delivery across global locations, rising operational costs, and critically, poor data integrity and a lack of visibility into their own infrastructure. Many organisations managing thousands of global video-enabled meeting rooms discover a fundamental barrier to innovation as they don’t know what technology they have, where it is…
Juici Patties, Drax Hall, in the parish of St. Ann, Jamaica, is the first location in the franchise to integrate drive-thru outdoor digital signage to improve ordering efficiency, create consistent messaging and drive brand loyalty through increased customer satisfaction. The rapidly developing Drax Hall region has recently undergone significant infrastructure upgrades to modernise amenities, including a shopping plaza, food courts and service station. The branch, situated at the Drax Hall Boot Service Station, spans approximately 2,000 square feet and employs 30 staff members. It is owned by Golden Grain Baking Company Limited, the newest franchisee adding to the already 65…
Kia, one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, has opened Kia E-Ground in Quito, Ecuador, its first Experience Centre for Sustainable Mobility Solutions in Latin America. At the heart of this space is an immersive installation designed and integrated by Ecuadorian company Skyluft, which relies on Christie GS Series 1DLP laser projectors to deliver highly realistic visuals across curved and interactive surfaces. Covering 1,400 square metres (15,000 square feet), Kia E-Ground is fully self-sustainable. Its mission is to inspire both the region and the world to move toward a greener future. The permanent exhibition combines innovation and nature to help visitors connect with the…
ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip) has signed a landmark enterprise agreement with the UK Royal Air Force (RAF). The multi-year contract provides enterprise-wide access to advanced simulation technologies, designed to strengthen mission readiness through scalable synthetic operational training across a growing number of air programmes. Supported by MAK Technologies, Antycip’s sister company, this agreement marks a major evolution in Antycip’s long-standing partnership with the RAF. It establishes a unified simulation architecture that will underpin a wide range of distributed, high-fidelity training environments across RAF operations. Crucially, the MAK ONE platform enables RAF teams to build and adapt their own simulation environments…