Perched atop the historic Folketeater Building in Oslo, Byens Tak is a breathtaking event space that offers stunning panoramic views of the cityscape, fjords, and surrounding forests. Once known as Stratos, this twelfth-floor venue has long been a hub for cultural and social gatherings. When Rodeo Architects took over the space, they envisioned a venue that blended modern functionality with its rich historical character. To achieve this, they needed a dynamic audio solution that could deliver pristine sound while preserving the venue’s aesthetic integrity. That’s where Renkus-Heinz came in. Byens Tak is a highly versatile space, hosting everything from corporate…
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DCC plc, the leading international sales, marketing and support services group, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of DCC Technology’s Info Tech business (‘the Business’) in the UK and Ireland to AURELIUS, a globally active private equity investor (the “Transaction”). The Transaction values the Business at a total enterprise value of c.£100 million on a cash-free, debt-free and normalised working capital basis. In the year ending 31 March 2025, the Business recorded revenue of £2 billion and represented approximately 1% of DCC’s continuing operating profit. The net cash proceeds to DCC of the Transaction…
Going far beyond the exhibit floor layout, CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo promises to be a comprehensive showcase of new technologies, new products and new ideas from some of the most important names in residential and commercial systems integration — names that one might overlook on the floor layout but who will be at the show in considerable force! The event returns to the Colorado Convention Centre in Denver, Colorado, from September 3–6, 2025. Sister organizations like Harman and Samsung exemplify the synergies in residential and commercial systems integration. Harman Luxury Audio Group will have offerings from Revel, Mark Levinson, JBL…
Digital signage and integrated solutions specialist, Scala, officially opened its new 142 m2 showroom in Central London, UK. Located just a short walk from Angel underground station, the showroom will serve as a dynamic hub for technology demonstrations, partner meetings, and educational initiatives all supporting Scala’s presence in the UK and across the wider European market. The Scala London showroom was officially opened on the evening of the 9th of July with a party attended by key integration partners. “Scala technology can be found across London; in iconic landmarks as well as transport hubs, banks and high-end retailers, so it…
TVC Technology Solutions, AV specialists for the care and hospitality sectors, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive audio-visual installation at Cheadle Grange Care Home. The project reinforces TVC’s position as the go-to expert in AV solutions for care homes that are seeking to enhance resident engagement, safety, and staff efficiency. The care home sector presents unique challenges for AV systems, including the simplicity of resident use, integrated safety features, and screen viewing and audio accessibility for people with disabilities or impairments. TVC’s extensive experience in AV installation in the care sector and other hospitality venues provides the company…
Church360 in Grand Prairie, TX, has dramatically transformed its audio experience with the installation of a Meyer Sound PANTHER large-format linear line array system, delivering powerful clarity, consistent coverage, and rider-ready performance for its 2,700-seat main sanctuary. The new system supports a wide range of programming – from weekly worship to concerts and conferences – and represents the culmination of an eight-year vision led by the church’s Technical Director and Lead Audio Engineer, Steve Constantino. “When I first started here, the existing system was already at the end of its life,” says Constantino. “We had significant inconsistencies across the room.…
Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced major student and faculty achievements stemming from the use of ST Engineering Antycip’s Merlin MP521 Flight Simulator, which provides hands-on experience in aircraft design and performance evaluation, directly contributing to a growing body of student-led research and academic success. From the spring 2025 semester, aerospace engineering students have utilised the Merlin MP521’s advanced capabilities to produce several conference papers and research projects, with several projects being recognised at major events, highlighting Khalifa University’s growing impact in aerospace education and research. Many aerospace engineering students are currently using the simulator. The flight simulator’s…
Thomas Müller, Vice President Sales, Marketing West Europe at ViewSonic In an era dominated by AI headlines and rising demand for immersive experiences, digital signage is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What was once a passive, screen-based broadcasting panel is now expected to act as an intelligent, responsive, and spatially integrated platform to enhance user engagement while supporting business goals. But as expectations grow, so do deployment challenges. Thomas Müller, Vice President Sales, Marketing West Europe at ViewSonic explains how people are facing the real challenge, which is not just making signage smarter, but making it ready for the unpredictability of…
From the charge to enhance business meeting spaces driven by the pandemic, rent advances in AI have added further impetus to developments in meeting room solutions. So where is the state of the art today, and how much further should we expect to travel? AV News editor Bryan Denyer reports with additional material from Jon Knight, Managing Director at Ascentae and Peter Fitton, Solutions Architect at Ross Video. We are undoubtedly in the midst of a new generation of office and meeting room technologies, driven by the impact of AI, and, furthermore, by advances in physical display solutions, networks and…
In a world where technology is shaping nearly every aspect of modern life, the classroom cannot and should not be an exception. The right classroom technology can empower teachers, enhance learning outcomes, and equip students with skills that are essential for their future success in a digital world. Most education institutions in the UK have some form of technology in their classrooms, whether that’s a projector, student or teacher computers, or interactive displays in place of traditional whiteboards. But this brings IT teams new problems. More technology doesn’t have to mean more IT problems The 2025 Cyber Security Breaches Survey…