The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills stands as a beacon of luxury and refinement, nestled in the heart of one of Los Angeles’ most iconic neighbourhoods. Famed for its blend of classic British elegance and modern Californian style, the hotel offers a range of upscale amenities, from its acclaimed Boxwood restaurant to its exclusive rooftop pool. However, the crown jewel of this property is its West End Rooftop, a sprawling 107 ft by 40 ft open-air space that serves as a prime venue for high-profile events, weddings, and corporate functions. Framed by a glass wall showcasing sweeping ocean views from Long Beach to…
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Lightware has unveiled the Taurus UCX-4×3-HCM40, a next-generation UCX device designed to deliver true dual-screen extended desktop functionality over a single USB-C connection. Supporting up to two independent 4K60 displays with USB 3.1 device control, up to 100W charging, and seamless compatibility across macOS, Windows, and tablets. The Taurus UCX-4×3-HCM40 is optimising efficiency and user experience in hybrid meeting spaces. The Taurus UCX-4×3-HCM40 is the industry’s first collaboration device to offer genuine dual-screen USB-C extended desktop support into a single compact device. By overcoming the display limitations of Apple M1/M2/M3 devices and eliminating the need for multiple adapters or additional…
Panasonic Connect Europe has today appointed University of Staffordshire as a KAIROS Academy Partner, the first UK university to achieve this status. Alongside long-term partner, Digital Garage, the University of Staffordshire’s KAIROS Academy will specialise in educating operators and students on getting the most out of Panasonic’s KAIROS IP-based live video production platform. In addition to the University of Staffordshire KAIROS Academy, Panasonic also operates KAIROS academies across Europe with industry partners, with centres at Creative Technology (UK and Sweden), AED (Belgium), KST Moschkau (Germany) and VMB (Spain). Richard Mortimer, Technical Services Manager at University of Staffordshire, commented: “We’re delighted…
Barco has announced the results for the 1st quarter ended 31 March 2025. Barco’s overall order intake grew in each division and rebounded significantly in the EMEA region. Healthcare orders increased 9%, driven by Americas and APAC. Enterprise orders grew by 6%, with ClickShare up significantly, partially offset by slower tender closures in Control Rooms. Entertainment orders were up 3%: Cinema orders in EMEA more than doubled year-over-year, while in the Americas they declined against a high prior year base that included a large Cinema-as-a-service order in 2024. Immersive Experience saw a double-digit increase, reflecting strong demand in EMEA and APAC…
Newcastle University, one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, is known for its commitment to cutting-edge research, innovation, and the student experience. Central to this mission is the Stephenson Building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support engineering and science disciplines. With its sprawling multi-level atrium, the building offers an open and dynamic space for presentations, collaborative learning, and events. However, this architectural marvel came with an audio challenge – ensuring 100% intelligibility across its expansive, reverberant environment. To address this challenge, Newcastle University partnered with CUK Group, a professional AV distributor based in the UK, to implement a bespoke Renkus-Heinz…
Over 50 Christie 1DLP laser projectors have redefined the cultural tourism experience in Hubei province with “Ballad of Chu”, an immersive theatrical performance that blends history and technology. As China’s first indoor immersive performance themed around Jingchu culture, this large-scale production sets a new standard for integrating projection technology into heritage-based attractions. Located in Mulan Everbright Town, the home of legendary folk heroine Hua Mulan, “Ballad of Chu” brings to life the rich heritage of Jingchu culture through amazing visual effects and immersive storytelling. The 14,000-square-metre (150,695-square-feet) venue comprises multiple performance spaces, including the third-floor theatre, the second floor “Zhaojun Goes to…
Sennheiser and Zoapi Innovations, an India-based provider of innovative meeting room solutions, have joined forces to empower wireless collaboration. The partnership combines Zoapi’s intuitive meeting solutions with Sennheiser TeamConnect (TC) Bar Solutions to offer users dynamic control and performance in meeting and collaboration spaces. Sennheiser’s TC Bars are designed to bring premium audio and dynamic video to small and mid-sized spaces. Available in two models—the TeamConnect Bar S (with four microphones and two speakers) and the TeamConnect Bar M (with six microphones and four speakers)—both devices offer plug-and-play USB connectivity and integrate seamlessly with Zoapi’s wireless conferencing solution. Zoapi’s advanced meeting…
Eastridge Church in Issaquah, Washington, recently upgraded its main campus with a new Meyer Sound LEOPARD system that meets the high production values and diverse audience demands of its contemporary services. Designed and installed by AV integrator and concert/corporate sound provider Point Source Inc. in collaboration with Meyer Sound, the new upgrade replaces a legacy system that had become a bottleneck for both sonic quality and programming flexibility. “We were struggling with old equipment that was causing disparities in sound quality and volume all around our room,” says Lead Pastor Josh Jamison. “These guys came in and made our needs…
LED Studio has relocated its global headquarters to a newly refurbished, multi-story building within a high-end business technology park on the outskirts of Basingstoke, Hampshire. The new HQ will expand the company’s footprint by over 40% across four floors, with collaboration and meeting spaces for the hybrid team and advanced R&D labs. Flexible event areas will host product launches, customer training and educational and networking initiatives in partnership with other technology businesses and brands. The demo room, a centrepiece of the new space, will showcase all of LED Studio’s latest technologies and innovations, offering a hands-on learning environment for clients…
The Bucharest National Opera House, a cornerstone of Romania’s cultural heritage, recently undertook an audio upgrade project focused on enhancing performances whilst preserving the venue’s historic interiors. Previously, the venue largely relied on rented live sound systems. Oftentimes bulky and not suitable as a permanent solution, these systems risked detracting from the old-world grandeur of the space and potentially distracting audiences. The opera house team collaborated with local distributor and integrator, Senia, to implement a permanent K-array solution, which offers a sleek and unobtrusive design and superior sound quality. “One of the key challenges we faced at the Opera House…