When I first started as editor of AV News, one of the first people I met was Sahara owner, Kevin Batley. Kevin was in the process of changing his traditional office products business into a manufacturer and distributor of interactive whiteboards and projectors. This was almost 20 years ago, and Kevin has taken a well-deserved step back from the coalface, handing responsibility to new CEO Mark Starkey. This was our first chance to find out about his outlook for the business and his impressions of progress to date. First impressions of Mark Starkey are that he is more than willing…
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In his comments on the immediate prospects or the AV market, DCC’s Tim Griffin alluded to the potential for outdoor AV. Fortunate, then, that Peerless-AV has extended its award-winning line-up of Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Displays, which now offers a larger size with included Outdoor Flat Wall Mount. AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV® is pleased to share the availability of the new 65″ Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display (XHB652-EUK). The new addition to the award-winning line of displays features an all-weather IP66 rated design, as well as Peerless-AV’s patented Dynamic Thermal Transfer™ System, bringing an extended size offering to the growing…
Panasonic has announced availability of two cost-efficient LCD projector series offering ultra-long life, low total cost of ownership and high contrast image quality. Ideal for the office and classroom, the new series comprise of six PT-LB426 Series portable and four PT-TW381R Series short-throw LCD projector models with WXGA and XGA resolution and brightness ranging from 3100-4100lm. The series update existing lines with higher contrast images and wider connectivity options. Both series deliver brilliantly clear images in well-lit classrooms and meeting spaces with virtually no maintenance required during their lifetime. Easy to carry, with intuitive operation and set-up flexibility, these…
Organisations of all sizes that typically work in office environments have been thrown into the deep end due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Social distancing measures and restricting unnecessary travel has meant that a majority of companies had to unexpectedly revert to remote working. Many of these businesses quickly realised that they weren’t ready for this digital transformation, with recent research suggesting that UK firms are among the world’s least prepared for homeworking. With 25% of businesses having no crisis plan in place and 55% of employees having little to no experience of working from home, organisations have had to revise…
Sony has revealed the availability of its ZH8 8K HDR Full Array LED TV, which is expected to go on sale in Europe in early June. Bringing together Sony’s finest developments in picture quality and sound delivery alongside enhanced user experience, the ZH8 makes a compelling proposition for film entertainment lovers and gamers alike. By utilising Sony’s best-in-class Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, clear and precise picture quality is achieved for a highly realistic viewing experience. Even images filmed in 4K and 2K are upscaled close to 8K by 8K X-Reality PRO using a unique 8K database. Resolution of each subject…
The University of Huddersfield recently installed a state-of-the-art VR CAVE system at its new Barbara Hepworth Building, named after the famous sculptor. Home of the School of Art, Design and Architecture, the building boasts a 7,500sqm space and is designed to support multi-disciplinary learning. The VR CAVE, housed in the School’s Phidias Lab, was installed by VR integration specialist Antycip Simulation on behalf of its client Roche AV. Designed to function as an experimental AR and head-mounted display (HMD) facility, the Phidias Lab promotes the development of the school’s digital strategy through encouraging the creation of digital content and immersive…
Bannister Lake announced today that the company has entered into a nonexclusive representation agreement with Akron, Ohio-based broadcast sales organization Media Technology Group (MTG). MTG will showcase Bannister Lake’s Chameleon product to the broadcast industry and participate in co-marketing ventures. Chameleon is an industry-leading software solution used to manage real-time data and populate graphic templates for news tickers, election results, financial data, wagering, and other applications. The same product also drives on-air branding by leveraging real-time data to power snipes, bugs, promos, and “coming up next” boards. Chameleon’s RESTful API allows data to be reformatted and strategically distributed to broadcast…
Exertis has announced a consolidation of its services businesses to provide an end-to-end integrated portfolio covering the whole technology lifecycle. The range of services encompass six key areas: Consult: Professional Services to identify business improvements Deploy: Configuration and installation solutions Maintain: 24 x 7 in-life support solutions Manage: 24 x 7 fully managed and proactive monitoring and support solutions Assist & Educate: On-demand technical assistance and training solutions Recover: Refurbishment and recycling solutions “Our aim is to fully support and equip resellers to confidently deliver a range of technical support services without the need for specialist expertise or expensive infrastructure…
Technological Innovations Group (TIG has announced the addition of Embrava Technologies to its portfolio of solutions. This new partnership will focus on Embrava’s workspace-booking smart sensor, Embrava Desk Sign, and its Blynclight product range, both of which TIG is now offering to customers across the EMEA region. Embrava’s mission is to solve productivity challenges in the workplace of the future, helping organisations protect their most valuable asset – the time of their employees – by building smarter workspaces. The award-winning Embrava Desk Sign is a robust, app-controlled solution which instantly displays workspace availability, allows users to quickly find and identify…
Northamber PLC has announced today it has signed a partnership agreement with Lifesize. The agreement will see Northamber promote and distribute Lifesize’s range of video conferencing solutions in the UK Lifesize says that its solutions combine best-in-class, cloud-based video conferencing service and apps with integrated hardware to foster collaboration, productivity and interoperability in both meeting rooms and remote work environments. Recognised as Frost & Sullivan’s Cloud Video Conferencing Vendor of the Year, Lifesize leads the industry in customer satisfaction and introduced the world’s first 4K video conferencing meeting room systems and 4K service architecture. “We are pleased to have Northamber…