onemedia, has announced a partnership with Samsung UK to become Samsung’s market development partner for its Flip Interactive Whiteboard series of products. Flip is Samsung’s next-generation of interactive, touchscreen display panel that heightens collaboration and creativity inside the boardroom and classroom. Flip offers capabilities such as smooth pen-to-paper writing mode, flexible image editing tool and a straightforward content navigation system. The 4K UHD picture quality, easy-to-read visuals and ability to sync personal devices for real-time content sharing ensure that any changes users make to the display will be clear to each participant. For the setup, the display will be mounted…
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Maverick AV Solutions has announced its partnership with global AV integrator GPA, to support the aid efforts in Ukraine. The Maverick Miles challenge which takes place over the next two months, focuses on a collective mission to walk the 24,901 miles around the world. All fundraising efforts will be allocated between immediate crisis needs, and hopefully rebuilding and recovery effort once the war is over. In the past two weeks at least 3 million people have fled their homes to escape conflict in Ukraine. Leaving jobs, belongings and loved ones. Joel Chimoindes, Vice President, Maverick AV Solutions Europe comments: “At…
Sweden’s Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra performed a ‘musical adventure’ at the imposing Göteborgs Konserthus recently, enveloped in video projections driven by Hippotizer Media Servers. The 90-minute orchestral performance, entitled The Crescendoing City, immersed the audience in a ‘visual flow’ designed to perfectly complement the piece. Stockholm-based Pixelfield Studios – styled PXLFLD – was commissioned by the Gothenburg Symphonic Orchestra to design a visual concert experience based on ‘The City’ as an overarching concept. The PXLFLD team responded to the brief by considering what defines a city, taking in architecture, communications, culture and, most importantly, people. Over two nights of performances, audiences…
Legrand UK and Ireland has announced that Michael Smith Switchgear is now an approved partner for the use of Zucchini transformers and busbar in the assembly of their switchgear systems. Michael Smith Switchgear specialises in bespoke solutions in the building services market. Supporting electrical contractors, the Leicester-based switchboard manufacturer installs their systems across warehouses, distribution centres, schools, hospitals and airports. The partnership will see busbars and transformers installed into Michael Smith Switchgear’s systems, meaning customers will no longer need to source additional parts and services from multiple manufacturers. Zucchini busbars have a wide range of ratings up to 6300…
Last August, after a two-year hiatus following a £60million refurbishment project, Theatre Royal Drury Lane opened its doors to a global phenomenon, Frozen the Musical. The story’s incredible plot and magnificent scenery are brought to life in full, frosted glory thanks to ultra-realistic visuals displayed on the upstage LED wall. Using Brompton Tessera processing to help accurately recreate shimmering snow peaks, fjords and mesmerizing auroras in incredibly fine grades of colour, bit depth and brightness, audiences are transported into the magical world of Arendelle. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, the team worked in close collaboration with Finn Ross of FRAY…
A world-first performance underpinned by 5G technology has taken place involving artists located at three of the UK’s most iconic music venues: Metropolis Studios, the O2 Blueroom at The O2 and Brighton Dome. The ground-breaking festival experience was held to celebrate the climax of the award-winning 5G Festival project. Over the last two years, nine heavyweight organisations have worked collectively with Digital Catapult to explore the untapped potential of 5G for the live music industry and provide a blueprint for how technology could play a key role in the future of the sector, including Audiotonix, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival,…
PPDS is excited to confirm that it will be joining strategic global partner, Crestron, on an epic European Road Trip, showcasing the unique benefits and full potential of Crestron’s latest ecosystem of workplace solutions when seamlessly combined with Crestron-integrated Philips professional displays. Part of a deeply aligned and highly collaborative partnership between the two leading AV innovators, the inaugural, ‘Crestron Next Road Trip Europe’ tour will see Crestron and PPDS travel more than 20,000 kilometres (12,500 miles) in a state-of-the-art, fully-customised and co-branded exhibition truck, visiting partners and customers in 38 stops across 19 different European countries, over a 47…
PSNI Global Alliance, the global network of premier technology integrators and service providers, continues to reinforce its global presence with the announcement of three new Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) in Europe and Africa. “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Ésistemas, LAV and Audio Visual Control Systems to The Alliance, said Chris Miller, Executive Director of PSNI Global Alliance. “Expanding our global footprint with three respected service providers inside of their marketplace is a true mark of the capabilities we can provide to our customers. Each CSP inside of The Alliance brings something unique to the table and we…
In 2021, Rolls-Royce opened its new flagship showroom in Mayfair, London, where customers could enjoy an immersive retail experience inspired by Galleria-style shopping. As with many retailers looking to create more of a leisurely experience, the showroom included various zones, including a ‘speakeasy’ bar and consultation areas with product samples. To bring the luxury experience to life, Hygienic & Environmental Engineering Services (HEES) required a lighting control system that would light these distinct zones depending on the desired ambiance or requirements of the end users. In order to do this, they selected the RAPID lighting control system from CP Electronics.…
Sharp UK announces the launch of its new Interactive Touchscreen Tables – specifically designed to help employees, school children and older adults in care stay better connected. Available in three unique models – the Early Years, Agile, and Flex – the Interactive Touchscreen Table range work seamlessly in a variety of different environments – from businesses and architecture firms to healthcare and education. Delivering high-definition picture quality and visual display, all models come with a dynamic 32-inch full HD screen. The intuitive touch display allows for up to 40 simultaneous touch points, making teamwork, learning, or group sessions fun, engaging…