Futuresource Consulting reports that the global market for projectors reached 1.98 million units in Q3 this year, representing year-on-year growth of 4%. Relatively soft demand in developed countries was balanced out by continued market growth in emerging markets, with China witnessing a particularly strong quarter at 510,000 units (16% year-on-year growth), which cements its position as the global number one market.
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Steljes has signed an exclusive agreement with Phonak to distribute its range of Dynamic Soundfield classroom amplification systems in the UK. Phonak’s team of scientists and specialists have developed a new classroom amplification system called Dynamic SoundField, comprising of a wireless speaker microphone (inspiro) and the Red Dot award winning DigiMaster loudspeaker.
The 360 Mall’s Family Entertainment Center complex in Kuwait features an all-around immersive mall experience that offers rides, the latest video games and skill tests for the entire family.
Panasonic Europe has announced that its four new LCD displays for the digital signage market. Unveiled originally in June, these displays are designed for a broad range of digital signage applications including Point of Sale and Point of Information (POS/POI) screens, transport applications and outdoor signage solutions.
YCD Multimedia has announced the acquisition of C-nario in a move that signals the start of the anticipated consolidation in the digital signage sector. The companies’ official statement gave the rationale for the move as the desire “to deliver a robust end-to-end solution that encompasses everything from content management to measurement and analytics”.
Medium UK has hosted their second Focus Forum event over two days at the 5* Palazzo Arzaga hotel, in the stunning surroundings of Lake Garda, Italy. The event attended by Medium’s reseller and vendor partners had the theme of ‘growth and collaborative opportunities in a challenging environment’.
eInstruction has announced the appointment of Imex as its new UK distributor; developing and continuing the success of their ongoing partnership. The partnership with Imex initially began in 2002 as Northern Ireland distributors. Following its success the deal was expanded to cover Ireland, and Imex has now acquired distribution rights for the UK.
3M has introduced the Camcorder Projector CP45, a mini mobile projector and digital camera unit. The Camcorder Projector CP45 is the latest product to be launched by 3M’s Mobile Interactive Solutions Division (MISD) and 3M believes that it will appeal to consumer, business, technology and gadget-savvy audiences. A target demographic is female aged 25-45, typically working mums, identified as key purchasers in the family and regular technology users. The Camcorder Projector CP45 blends the 3M mobile projection technology with a digital camera capable of capturing HD video and 5MP still images. Measuring 4.9”L x 24”W x .94”H and weighing 6.7oz,…
Owl Visual, the trade-only distributor of audiovisual and consumer electronics to the hospitality industry, has announced that it has commenced trading in high quality electronic point of sale equipment.
Crestron has announced shipping dates for the release of its CAPTURE-HD, a new high-definition lecture capture device for university campuses and corporate enterprises. CAPTURE-HD provides staff and presenters with a simple one-button solution to schedule, record, publish online and view lectures, presentations, medical procedures and seminars.