Absen has strengthened its UK ProAV operations with the appointment of three new business development professionals as part of its strategy to accelerate regional growth. This expansion highlights the company’s focus on providing advanced LED solutions and maintaining exceptional service across the UK and Europe. Peter Mytton-Bayley, who joins Absen as Business Development Executive, brings 30 years of experience in consultant and strategic roles within the AV sector, particularly in corporate and education installations. His extensive knowledge will support Absen’s growing market presence, with a particular emphasis on promoting the company’s environmentally conscious “Absen Green” initiative. Chris Wilson, appointed as…
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Wildstone, has expanded its partnership with Salford City Council, adding a fifth digital advertising site in a high-visibility location. This new site is situated at the Salford Underpass, Broad Street, A6, and is positioned to capture significant inbound traffic to the city center. The expansion comes after the initial collaboration between Wildstone and the Greater Manchester council in 2023, which involved developing four other digital advertising sites on council-owned land. As part of the agreement, Salford City Council benefits from rental income and regular advertising campaigns on the digital screens, with media sales managed by 75Media, the operator for all…
Ascentae has announced a new distribution partnership with PointGrab, This strategic partnership will bring PointGrab’s occupancy intelligence solutions to the UK market, offering system integrators and end-users a future-ready platform for interoperability and seamless integration. PointGrab’s Sensors Data System, which includes its CogniPoint edge-AI sensors, delivers highly accurate, real-time occupancy data while adhering to privacy-by-design principles. With an open API architecture, this unique data source can be easily integrated into various market-leading workplace platforms, including room and desk booking systems, environmental control platforms, and workplace analytics dashboards. Jon Knight, Managing Director at Ascentae commented: “At Ascentae, we’re committed to delivering forward-thinking technology that…
AV Extenders has announced its ecommerce website debut, offering a comprehensive range of advanced AV connectivity solutions. Built on decades of expertise in fiber optics, IP networking and professional AV technology, AV Extenders is set to empower integrators, IT professionals, and AV specialists with reliable products engineered for demanding environments. AV Extenders provides a wide selection of TAA-compliant extenders and converters that transmit high-speed signals over long distances—securely and seamlessly. Customers can shop with confidence using the brand’s intuitive platform, which includes robust product filters for HDMI, USB, DisplayPort, Ethernet, SDI and more across categories such as fiber, IP, Cat…
Culture Club embarked on a UK arena tour in December 2024, with special guests Tony Hadley and Heaven 17. The tour took place in venues such as the O2 in London and Manchester’s new Co-op Live. Axiom Events, the production management and equipment provider for the tour, were responsible for delivering robust touring LED panels that could also push the creative boundaries of the show. The tour marked the first large scale deployment of Axiom’s new stock of AbsenLive LED screens which includes over 140 sqm of XL, Standard and Cube corner panels. When making the investment it was key…
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is the largest and most established academic institution in the federation. VITEC worked with UAEU to supply IPTV, digital signage, and streaming technologies to enhance the university’s communication infrastructure, facilitate seamless content distribution, and enrich the overall learning experience. Founded in 1976, UAEU enrols around 15,000 Emirati and international students from 82 countries annually. As the nation’s flagship university, it offers internationally accredited graduate and undergraduate programmes through its nine Colleges, featuring ultra-modern facilities and technologies at its 80-hectare campus. It aims to be ‘The University of the Future’ in the region, aspiring to join…
CONDUCTR has collaborated with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to create Glow Court, the world’s first outdoor digital LED sports court, aboard Norwegian Aqua. This experience is redefining outdoor cruise entertainment by transforming the top deck to deliver sports, gaming and immersive experiences within a single dynamic environment. Glow Court is a first-of-its-kind outdoor digital arena where guests play directly on a fully interactive LED floor and adjacent LED wall, with real-time reactive media immersing them into the action. The court responds to players through native interactivity, with no need for wearables, headsets or handheld devices. Delivering this world-first experience meant…
Despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for social bonds and knowledge sharing. As a result, the office must act as a catalyst for culture, innovation, and a sense of belonging — especially in light of employers’ persistent focus on employee attraction and retention. These insights come from a new global study of nearly 11,000 employees on workstyles and preferences, conducted by ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company. The ISS Evolving Workplaces survey was conducted in January 2025 among nearly 11,000 office workers — representing a…
The pandemic drove a host of changes in the adoption of AV and IT solutions. Solutions such as: access control; the management of occupants and facilities; management of IoT functions such as security; HVAC; wayfinding; allocation of facilities and spaces; alarms and signage organisation of collaborative workspaces for both onsite and remote workers quickly escalated from desirable to essential. While issues surrounding the pandemic are no longer paramount, the case in favour of smart buildings has moved on to cost-effectiveness and soft benefits including enhanced innovation, inclusivity and improved work-life balance. The smart building concept that emerged both prior to,…
13-14 May 2025 Only a matter of days now until AV Showcase 2025. Here are the final updates to the programme. To register go to: TheAVShowcase2025.Eventbrite.co.uk What’s new on the show floor: Bose Professional – first UK showing! At the Peerless-AV Showcase, Bose Professional will present three standout solutions designed to simplify and elevate installed audio. Launched at ISE 2025, leading the lineup is the Veritas series of smart mixer amplifiers featuring Bluetooth 5.0, OLED displays, and QR-based guided setup for intuitive configuration. Perfect for small to medium-sized commercial spaces, Veritas delivers outstanding clarity and control. Also on show: the…