Pioneer Group has been on a recruitment drive to keep up with demand following a successful end to 2020 and the start of 2021. Mark Childerhouse, Sales Director of Pioneer Group, commented, “When the pandemic first hit was a scary time for us, we initially saw installs being postponed, and it was incredibly nerve-racking. As the months passed, we found ourselves busier than ever with clients looking for advice and support to adapt to the current situation and plan for the future. Many of our clients chose to upgrade their stores and venues while they were quieter and turned to…
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Germany’s cultural venues, live performance spaces, and rental companies were largely impacted by the restrictions of COVID-19, but many found alternate ways of surviving the tumultuous year. After the cancellation of several live events, beginning in February 2020, Aventem, K-9 and TSE recognized the need to shift their focus from in-person events to dynamic virtual event streaming, in order to remain operational during the pandemic. All companies turned to Clear-Com’s German Partner, Audio-Technica, for immediate assistance in transitioning their existing rental gear into cost-effective and easy-to-deploy event streaming solutions. “Countless rental companies in Germany have invested in Clear-Com equipment since…
Logitech is helping business professionals stay clear, confident and connected in the next phase of hybrid work with the launches of its Zone True Wireless and Zone Wired Earbuds, the first targeted to be certified by all three major cloud video conferencing platforms—Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. As many workplaces make a lasting transition to hybrid work environments, being connected has never been more important for employees joining video meetings and collaborating from different locations. Logitech Zone True Wireless earbuds upgrade video calls with the shape and fit users love, combined with the powerful audio that…
UCN • Which collaborative solutions are the most reliable? 57% of employees believe the meeting room will become the most frequently used office space. And typically, the tech in meeting rooms is updated every 5 years. So from a CIO’s perspective the most reliable technology is the futureproof technology, technology that comes with hardware guarantees and continual software enhancement to guard against new threats, fix bugs and provide an increasing set of features and functionalities that grow with their users. Like Clickshare’s 5-year SmartCare program which comes with all of that, a 5 year warranty for hardware peace of mind,…
UCN • Which VC solutions are the most reliable? Most video conferencing solutions make it simple and easy to connect online with co-workers, friends, or family, for online video calls and online meetings. The advances in cloud technology means that reliable video conferencing has become accessible and affordable and can easily serve the ever-changing modern workplace. UCN • Which solutions do users find the easiest to use? The modern platform provides an easy-to-use experience for anyone who works remotely or has remote team members and allows for simple, easy setup meetings or regular meetings in your personal meeting room, whether…
The global market leader in digital signage media players, and leading media platform provider Rockbot have deepened their longstanding collaboration as Rockbot continues its push beyond music into the delivery of TV and digital signage. The companies, whose partnership dates back to 2012 when BrightSign’s media players first powered Rockbot’s music service, continue their track record of innovation with the delivery of TV networks and original local video content to air travelers in airports located throughout the United States. “BrightSign’s media players have been instrumental in our ability to grow the Rockbot ecosystem well beyond the earliest iterations of our music…
Eindhoven-based Technische Unie, one of the Netherland’s largest wholesalers, turns to PPDS for a range of digital signage solutions inside new, 450sqm interactive Experience Centre, providing knowledge and inspiration to its industry partners for more sustainable and efficient working, plus immediate access to information on its products and services. PPDS is delighted to announce its exclusive range of Philips interactive digital signage and videowall solutions have been selected and installed inside leading Dutch wholesaler, Technische Unie’s, brandnew, state-of-the-art, 450sqm Inspiration Centre. Based in Eindhoven, Technische Unie, has been a driving force in the progression of businesses across every industry since…
Following the rapid spread of the pandemic around the world, perhaps the most surprising response has been the almost universal response among vendors of hybrid working as a solution and the deployment of a narrow set of tools for new ways of working. In this ‘workplace special’, AV News and a panel of experts consider the ways in which technologists have addressed the challenges presented by hybrid working, the potential solutions and the questions that remain unanswered. Simon Hayes is the Meeting Space and Collaboration Specialist at Sharp NEC Display Solutions. Looking back to the origins of the current crisis…
Brackley in West Northamptonshire is the home to the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a state-of-the-art technology centre covering an area of 60,000 square metres facilitating the design, development, manufacturing, assembly and operation of Championship-winning Formula One cars. In March 2021, the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team completed an 18-month project to revamp the Race Bays of their facility in order to maintain the cutting-edge prestige of their facilities. Located on the ground floor of the centre, the Race Bays are used for the car builds, as well as companywide debriefs after each race weekend, new announcements, celebrations…