Before a German league football match is broadcast, sound engineer Ecki Kehrer and sound technician Daniel Kersten from production company TopVision go into action. Well established in sports and football productions for more than 30 years, TopVision has been an independently operating subsidiary of TVN Live Production since 2024, providing the commissioning producer Sportcast – and therefore German football fans – with thrilling outside broadcasts direct from the stadiums. Pitch microphones and wireless systems for interviews bring all the excitement of a live soccer match into TV and streaming audience’s living rooms. So, what does a typical football Saturday look…
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Like many rural school districts around the world, the educational systems in certain areas of the Netherlands are facing major challenges. Some areas are grappling with a growing teacher shortage, and simultaneously, a declining number of students due to population shifts to urban areas. Compulsory subjects are well-supported, but niche courses often lack the student numbers needed to justify offering them, leaving schools unable to make them viable to offer. That changed in one rural district when teaching staff at three schools in the town of Sneek made the decision to find a new way to confront this challenge. Educators…
Collab AV, a UK-based specialist in collaborative technology and audiovisual solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with AlphaVictor, an innovative software platform developer dedicated to improving how organisations manage and experience technology in their spaces. The collaboration will see Collab AV integrate AlphaVictor’s data-driven platform into its portfolio of AV and workplace technology services, enabling clients to achieve greater operational efficiency, enhanced user experience, and improved long-term service outcomes. Combining Collab AV’s expertise in technology integration and managed services with AlphaVictor’s intelligent, feedback-driven tools, the partnership will allow organisations of all sizes to better document, monitor, and support their technology…
The opening show of the FISU World University Games is a high-energy production designed to set the tone for the entire tournament. Capturing the attention of a global audience with a vibrant blend of live performance, dynamic lighting, and large-scale video, to welcome and excite athletes and guests. The ambitious production was broadcast live on German television and streamed internationally, requiring absolute reliability and seamless integration. At the heart of the visual system was AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA media server platform, chosen for its stability, flexibility, and ability to meet the complex demands of the opening ceremony show. The ceremony was…
Africa Hall is the home of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city. The historic building has stood as a proud symbol of progress for the continent since its completion in 1961. Africa Hall was the birthplace of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, laying the groundwork for today’s African Union. To preserve the hall’s rich history for future generations, renovation works started in 2015. The renovation project was needed to maintain the hall’s historical and cultural integrity while upgrading it to meet contemporary standards. Included in the renovation were state-of-the-art…
Reaffirming PPDS’ unparalleled and inherent commitment to delivering highly innovative and world first products and solutions to the global market, the two new Philips MediaSuite models – available in 2026 and just a part of the next generation plans for the range – signal a quantum leap in delivering personalised in-room entertainment and immersive visual experiences to guestrooms, with the industry’s most advanced and connected all in one smart hotel TV family, along with the first hotel TV of its kind to achieve the European Energy Label E rating. Copied but never replicated – and now synonymous with many leading…
The historic centre of Belo Horizonte was transformed into a vibrant stage of light and creativity during the 2025 edition of the Festival of Light (Festa da Luz), one of Brazil’s leading festivals of public art and technology. Among the highlights of the event was a large-scale projection on the façade of the Museum of Arts and Trades (Museu de Artes e Ofícios), which used three Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser projectors by ON. Now in its fourth edition, the Festival of Light has become a fixture in the cultural calendar of Minas Gerais, a state in south-eastern Brazil. Over four days, the event…
VuWall has announced the opening of its new office and Experience Centre in London, UK. Located in Salisbury House, adjacent to Moorgate Station in the heart of the city, this strategic expansion strengthens VuWall’s presence in the UK and surrounding regions. As the demand for mission-critical visualization and control room solutions continues to grow across the UK and Europe — driven by increasing investments in public safety, transportation, utilities, and corporate security — VuWall’s expansion reflects the company’s commitment to providing local expertise, faster support, and deeper collaboration with regional partners and customers. “This new space brings us closer to our…
Christie o has announced that its laser projection solutions are at the heart of the new Bapu Tower Museum in Patna, Bihar, where they have been captivating visitors since its official opening in February. This milestone project, initiated by the Government of Bihar, celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in India’s independence movement through powerful storytelling and immersive visuals. Bapu Tower Museum blends architecture, art, and technology to deliver a fascinating experience for visitors. Conceived as both a symbolic and functional public space, Bapu Tower Museum embodies Gandhi’s enduring principles of peace, non-violence, and social justice. The…
DisplayNote Technologies Belfast, UK has announced an expanded partnership with Avocor, a global leader in interactive display solutions. Building on a collaboration that has spanned 4 + years, Avocor will now offer Launcher v2 directly to customers, marking a new chapter in the companies’ long-standing relationship. Previously offered to Avocor customers as GroupShare, a customised version of DisplayNote Launcher, the move to Launcher v2 delivers the full benefits of DisplayNote’s latest release, while preserving the simplicity, security, and cross-platform compatibility customers already trust. Since the start of their partnership, DisplayNote and Avocor have been united by a clear goal: to remove…