disguise, the visual storytelling platform and market leader in extended reality (xR) solutions, has announced its acquisition of broadcast data and content visualisation solutions platform, Polygon Labs. This marks another milestone in disguise’s move towards cloud-based production that will enhance its workflow to better address user needs in the fast-growing media production and broadcast markets. With 20-years of experience in powering the world’s biggest and most complex live shows and concert tours, disguise broke new ground two years ago when it released its Extended Reality (xR) technology platform, efficiently removing many key challenges faced by broadcasters today. disguise xR, together with…
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More than 70 Christie® laser projectors are helping to inspire visitors in Mission Possible – The Opportunity Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai (2022). Bringing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to life, the interactive exhibition journey addresses the most fundamental global challenges of our time and sheds light on what can be achieved when individuals and communities work together. A total of 72 Christie laser projectors were installed to deliver engaging visuals throughout. Guests are greeted by an introductory video that sets the scene for the pavilion and the visitor journey ahead. The pavilion is then divided into three ‘tracks’, each focusing…
Skratch has been a long-standing supplier of audio and visual solutions to the Fraser Group so it’s no surprise they were engaged to provide a bespoke solution for Everlast Gyms new brand experience throughout the UK. Working closely with the design team at Fraser Group, Skratch presented a blueprint from brief, that accomplishes what the brand envisions its consumer experience to be. From initial outline, it was clear how fundamental it was to achieve a specific audio experience backed up by high impact digital signage and Skratch was honoured to execute the proof-of-concept site at Denton, https://www.everlastgyms.com/gyms/denton. Following the triumphant…
With the growing understanding of the latest coronavirus and the resulting relaxation of social measures to limit the spread of the virus. what now is the advice for those responsible for the workplace. Jeff May, UK Sales Director at Konftel, assesses why video conferencing is set to play an even more important role in the evolution of the workplace. In office environments, what are the employer’s obligations in the light of new variants of coronavirus? Obviously, employers have a duty of care to their staff. They want to keep them healthy, happy and productive. If employees are off ill then…
New Meeting Solutions, for Meeting People Where They Are Organisations of all sizes are wrestling with serious issues, especially related to their changing workforces. With more geographically dispersed teams than ever – across multiple corporate campuses or even from home – employees expectations for their workday experiences are also higher than ever. Gergely Vida, CEO and founder of Lightware Visual Engineering explains some post pandemic options. Even before the pandemic, there was already a significant shift towards more workers and companies embracing hybrid work models. COVID-19 simply accelerated the trend. Now, organisations are navigating their way back to “business as…
AV News meets Andrew Stone, Channel Team Manager at Promethean, to learn more about his newly created role and how the global education technology company has aligned its operations with evolving channel needs. Andrew is somewhat of an industry veteran. Coming from an IT reseller background with a focus on the education market, he transitioned to Promethean about five years ago as an External Account Manager with the company’s dedicated channel team. Last year he stepped up as Channel Team Manager, a newly created role which is designed to bolster the support Promethean provides its partners. So, as we say…
Novelty attracts a premium in digital signage, with leading brands frequently among those willing to explore the potential of innovative new technologies. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the comparatively short history of HYPERVSN. Formed in 2011, HYPERVSN claims to be the developer of the world’s first integrated 3D holographic display system and recently invited AV News to visit its new showroom, in central London to experience its range of products. HYPERVSN technology is based on a four-ray rotor that can display 3D content at up to 670 RPM, producing visuals and videos that appear to be floating…
Kramer Electronics Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of KDS-7, a full AVoIP streaming solution for anywhere that low-latency, high-quality 4K60 content distribution and switching is required. Delivering a superb user experience, enterprise IT-grade security and advanced, yet intuitive management, the KDS-7 line is a perfect fit for Enterprise, Education, Homeland Security, Military or Government sites of any size. Built as a complete solution, the KDS-7 product line comprises a full range of networked end points, including encoders, decoders and auto-switch encoders, as well as a dedicated manager device. It supports 1K video sources and easily scales to suit…
The latest innovation from DTEN is now available: DTEN Mate, the multi-purpose, touchscreen tablet designed to manage and enhance Zoom meeting experiences. DTEN Mate is the only wireless, touchscreen compatible appliance to support Zoom Rooms Controller (ZRC). Developed in close conjunction with Zoom, DTEN Mate works as a controller with any existing Zoom Rooms hardware, including DTEN’s award-winning devices. Start a meeting, share a screen, control the camera — all these functions and more are enabled through the device’s 10.1-inch LED display with high capacitive touchscreen. Plus, because DTEN Mate is wireless, users can control meetings from their chair, in…
Ideal for corporate meetings, lecture theatres and hybrid environments, Panasonic today announced the world’s smallest, lightest and quietest 20,000lm LCD projector. The PT-MZ20K offers cost performance and impressive image quality in well-lit rooms and over IP cameras to remote viewers. With a compact, easy-to-handle 22.3kg (49.2lbs) chassis and quiet operation (36dB), the projector blends into the room. Panasonic’s exclusive time-saving technologies reduce installation complexity, effort and cost – making the PT-MZ20K a smart choice for value-conscious customers. For the perfect balance of high brightness and rich colour, the PT-MZ20K has a tuned optical engine featuring new 1-inch LCD panels. Pure White Generator harnesses extra light to improve colour accuracy for vivid and engaging image presentation. Combined with Dynamic Contrast, which analyses video and adjusts light output to suit contrast requirements, images remain clearly visible at the back of the room, as well as for remote participants. Easy…