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.
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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…
Hitachi Digital Media Group has announced a new series of versatile multi purpose LCD projectors. Principal improvements in this workhorse range include increased image contrast and the option of wireless networking that provides access to a wide variety of network-enabled functions to aid usability and management. The new range is comprised of three XGA models: CPX2514WN, CPX3014WN, CPX4014WN and the CPWX3014WN widescreen WXGA projector, all with optional wireless connectivity. The models range from an output of 2700 Lumens through to 4000 Lumens and all four projectors feature a refined version of the Hitachi Active Iris technology that delivers industry leading…
signagelive ha appointed Roy Martin in the position of channel development manager – EMEA. He will be responsible for exploring and appointing new AV and IT distributors along strategic partners in key vertical sectors including retail and hospitality. Prior to joining signagelive, Martin worked at LG as technical manager for B2B in the UK and Ireland, where he supported internal account managers and the marketing team as well as distribution partners and key resellers. In addition, he was responsible for presenting LG’s portfolio alongside account managers or the commercial director on all products produced by the B2B division, including: Projectors Hotel TV…
AMX has unveiled the groundbreaking new Modero X Series family of frameless, panoramic and widescreen touch panels. The Modero X Series provides users with a new ‘control surface’ on which to perform multiple activities, all at the same time. Putting a new perspective on the concept of touchpanel design, the Modero X Series combines edge-2-edge glass and a low-profile, to deliver a more usable space and a richly engaging user experience. First to be released will be the panoramic models which will be available in both a 20.3″, measuring an impressive 18.7″ long by 7.75″ tall with over 145 square…
NEC has appointed Richard Wilks to the role of EMEA aviation business development manager to respond to increasing demand across the region. With experts forecasting that air traffic will double by 2030 and competition will increase, pressure is being put on airports worldwide to attract an ever more demanding class of traveller. Innovative display technology can help to make terminals more efficient and assist in driving additional retail revenue streams. High-resolution public displays can help guide passengers in a more effective way to improve their journey experience, as well as being a powerful tool to better reach different target groups…
Pacific Media Associates (PMA) measured the worldwide market for pico projectors to be about 830,000 during the first half of 2011, more than tripling from 270,000 during the first half of 2010. The high-growth pico projector category includes all battery-powered or battery-powerable models, whether companion (standalone) models or optical engine models embedded in other devices. As the market continues to grow rapidly, Pacific Media Associates is readying their fourth annual survey of the pico projector ecosystem. PMA will shortly be inviting manufacturers around the world who make components (e.g., imager chips or illumination systems), optical engine modules, and complete pico…
At the IFA conference in Berlin, Sony Professional launched its latest home projector, the VPL-VW95ES, which delivers viewers an unsurpassed 3D home cinema experience. The VPL-VW95ES is a successor to the VPL-VW90ES, which was announced last September, and was Sony’s first 3D home cinema projector. Based on the new dynamic lamp control technology, the VPL-VW95ES: “offers superb picture quality with high dynamic contrast ratio (150,000:1) and a more real cinematic experience. Customer feedback on the VPL-VW90ES was carefully considered and changes were made accordingly to ensure the VPL-VW95ES gives viewers the best home cinema experience yet,’ said Tak Nakane, product manager…
The new Christie LHD700 is a 7000 lumen full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution projector, utilising a single lamp and 4DColor technology, and destined for auditoriums, corporate boardrooms, government, higher education, houses of worship, and fixed and rental staging requiring native HD content, high resolution data and high brightness. “The full HD Christie LHD700 is an LCD product utilising 7000 lumens of brightness in a 1-lamp projector,” said Frank Anzures, Christie’s product manager for business products. “It provides our customers another choice in the 7000 lumen range.” Its AutoFilter cartridge system monitors airflow for up to 10,000 hours while…