The SMART Podium 518 and 524 interactive pen displays are said to provide the functionality of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard, optimised for individual use. These enable business users and educators to turn any work area or classroom into an interactive collaboration space.
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AVM announces further expansion in Scotland with new staff, increased resources and the opening of a new additional office in Glasgow. Adrian Robertson, Scotland director at AVM said; “AVM has a proud history and strong presence across Scotland so we’re really excited about the expansion. As the environments we operate in become more technically challenging AVM continue to remain at the forefront of the industry.” “We have recruited a number of new people including a project manager, corporate sales specialist, audio visual engineers and internal support staff. Glasgow is a key area for us and the new office will help better…
Mitsubishi Electric has received an order from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport for Japan’s largest digital signage system, comprising a total of 340 display units including two pairs of 330-inch screens, a concave organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen and multiple touch-screen displays. Partial operation is scheduled to begin in March 2012, with full operation by the summer.
Magenta Research has announced the appointment of John D Dace as president. Dace joins Magenta from Liberty AV Solutions where he served as President, overseeing all worldwide operations. He joined Liberty in 2007 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to his tenure at Liberty, Dace held executive positions at Chief Manufacturing and the 3M Company. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, John served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983-1989, achieving the rank of captain at the time of his discharge. He is based at Magenta’s New Milford, Connecticut headquarters.
Barco has developed a new range of LED video wall modules addresses both control room and simulation markets. The OLS series is said to offer a flexible, cost-effective and scalable solution for video walls that need to show stereoscopic images.
Texas Instruments DLP Products has published results of an independent study looking at the impact of 3D technology across the classroom. Conducted in schools across seven European countries, the results clearly show that 3D, when used a as teaching tool in classrooms, has a widespread positive impact on how students learn.
Vidyo has announced a $22.5 million Series D round of financing, bringing the total amount of capital raised by the company to $97 million since its founding in 2005. Existing investors, Menlo Ventures, Rho Ventures, Star Ventures and Four Rivers Group participated in the round, which was led by QuestMark Partners. Vidyo will use the funding to further expand its sales and marketing activities to address the global market demand for higher quality, more flexible and scalable mobile, desktop, room system and immersive telepresence systems. “Vidyo is the only company that offers a telepresence solution that extends from an immersive room,…
Control4 has appointed Martin Plaehn as its President and CEO. Plaehn will drive business and technology strategies, and improve operations for ongoing growth. Plaehn brings to Control4 a passion for product innovation, exceptional customer experience, and operating discipline to drive market success for both Control4 and its channel partners.
Imago Group plc has reported that its most recent financial results show growth of 34% over last year, with turnover increasing from £38 million to £52 million worldwide, a record for the distributor. The company says that it has continued to experience a strong performance in its international operations, and demand for video conferencing products internationally has enabled Imago to grow despite the ongoing economic challenges. “Video conferencing sales are good across all the regions in which we operate,” says Ian Vickerage, ,managing director, Imago. “Because of the recession, customers are working with smaller budgets, but many see both the short…
With 1080p resolution, 10,000:1 contrast ratio (500:1 ANSI Contrast ratio) and 1800 ANSI lumens brightness, Optoma’s HD33 provides 3D and 2Dat an affordable price point. The HD33 also offers a full range of analogue and digital inputs, including two HDMI inputs with v1.4a 3D support, provides connectivity to digital entertainment devices such as 3D Blu-Ray players, games consoles and set-top boxes straightforward. Although the HD33 is designed for a home cinema, it is also bright enough to be used in ambient light conditions. Justin Halls, head of product management at Optoma commented, “It is widely accepted that to truly appreciate the…