Author: AV News

ViewSonic Corp is introducing a series of monitors to support the work-from-anywhere trend that has grown significantly in the past year. With secondary work hubs at home and on-the-go work patterns becoming the norm, fully featured displays greatly help optimise workflow. ViewSonic offers a diverse portfolio of related products that boost work efficiency and flexibility. VG2440V and VG2740V offer high-quality, built-in webcams; VG3456 for ultra-wide screens with USB-C docking; and VA1655 has versatile portability. “As more flexible models of remote and hybrid work take shape, people need more diverse visual solutions. We acted promptly to meet this trend and actively…

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With light finally at the end of the tunnel, it’s time to give serious consideration to the long-term implications for the many reseller and integration business that make up the AV / IT sector. AV News assesses some of the leading opportunities and recommends a Top 10 of those worthy of further thought. At the very and of last year, Exertis trailed a host of new channel opportunities stemming from the cloud. “Strong digital and value-add capabilities are vital for businesses to thrive. The Channel has a critical role in the continuing acceleration of digital transformation” heralded a press…

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Hitachi has announced the launch of a dynamic range of cutting-edge hospitality displays. Built in a variety of finishes, including a premium frameless design, the world-class 32”-65” Ultra HD and Full HD displays allow property managers to enhance the guest experience more easily and cost-effectively. Compatible with existing coax and data cable infrastructures, they reduce the cost of IP migration, providing a high-quality multimedia entertainment solution with familiar at-home amenities. When combined with the Hitachi Hospitality Content Management Solution (CMS), each connected display transforms into a centrally controlled entertainment and communications hub that delivers personalised interaction, tailor-made content, and additional…

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Todays announcement, Mike Blackman, Managing Director Integrated Systems Events said: “We have today made the decision to cancel the ISE events planned for Munich and Amsterdam. Whilst we have had good support from both exhibitors and visitors who wanted to get together at a local event, new government regulations regarding COVID-19 in both Germany and the Netherlands have meant that we are unable to guarantee being able to proceed with these two events. “Preparations for Barcelona and London are well underway as the governments ease restrictions in both Spain and the UK and remain on target for the successful return…

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Sharp today announces the availability of a new 120” 8K UV²A LCD electronic display for professional use – the 8M-B120C. The new large format display is the largest 8K monitor available on the market, specifically designed to convey unparalleled lifelike image detail and quality, ideally suited for professional environments that need high levels of visual clarity and precision. The 8M-B120C is equipped with a 4m² LCD panel, using 33 million pixels that achieve resolution four times more than 4K Ultra HD and 16 times the resolution of Full HD. The display reproduces images at a higher resolution than the human…

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Vivitek – a leading provider of visual presentation and collaboration solutions has today announced that its projectors have been used in a pioneering art project designed to showcase the audiovisual work of Video Jockeys (VJ). The Aavistus festival, which took place across three venues in Helsinki, used a wide array of Vivitek projectors to bring VJ’s work to life. They included eleven* Vivitek projectors. Combined, they provided the VJs and festival attendees with high brightness levels, and exceptional image quality. When VJ’s work is displayed publically – such as at concerts and events – it’s often overshadowed by the performing…

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The THAT store, a futuristic shopping experience located at the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, opened its doors this year. The store incorporates innovative digital elements that elevate from the traditional shopping experience. One of the most notable and eye-catching marvels at this store are the Mirandda powered smart fitting rooms. The latter is equipped with Smart Mirrors- a digital solution provided by Blue Rhine Industries. This organization is a leading provider of digital and static signage as well as system integration solutions in the UAE. Mirandda Smart Fitting Room solution, developed by the Spanish Digital Signage software manufacturer,…

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Vestel Visual Solutions, a leading global manufacturer of professional display solutions, today announces that it has been selected by Wycombe Wanderers FC as its official AV Partner. Vestel’s digital signage and interactive displays have been deployed throughout Adams Park as part of a major infrastructural project to digitally transform the stadium and boost fan engagement.  Over 50 Vestel displays have been fitted to enhance key supporter areas across the ground. Within the club shop, which fronts Adams Park, a 75” PDX75 screen provides a stunning window display, with 2500 NIT brightness ensuring incoming fans can see the latest content in…

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‘Conferencing With A Clear Climate Conscience’ Moves Further Forward In an era of agile working with huge demand for conferencing and collaboration hardware, protecting the planet is just as important as connecting the world, for pioneering manufacturer Konftel. The company was the first in the collaboration devices sector to earn official Climate Neutral certification – which has now been successfully extended for the second year in a row. Climate Neutral Certified status means all greenhouse gas emissions have been offset, across all aspects of the business, from manufacturing and product packaging to transportation. Konftel continues to cut impact at source…

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The new MESSAGE line-up of Large Format Displays is the first from Sharp/NEC to feature an integrated Intel® Smart Display Module or Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. Find out how the company’s integrated high-performance computing options are benefiting its customers.  Providing choice and flexibility to users through an open and modular approach is a key design strategy at Sharp/NEC. A major element of this is an optimised computing platform which offers a streamlined, unrestricted, and high-performance standard for digital signage, interactive whiteboards, and mission-critical applications. In 2010, a global strategic alliance between NEC, Intel, and Microsoft created the Open Pluggable…

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