Absen has released its Sports LED Display Solutions White Paper, exploring the evolving role of LED technology in modern sports venues and the standards shaping the next generation of display systems. As international sporting events continue to raise technical requirements and fans expect increasingly immersive experiences, LED displays have evolved beyond traditional scoreboards and information screens. They are now a core part of wider venue infrastructure, supporting fan engagement, broadcast performance and commercial opportunities. Drawing on experience from more than 65,000 projects worldwide, including some of the most prestigious events in global sport, the white paper identifies three key forces…
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Christie has announced that Phenomena Experience, the iconic Barcelona cinema recognised with the 2025 Carlo Lizzani Europa Award for Best European Theatre during the Venice Film Festival, has installed a Christie CP4435-RGB 4K RGB pure laser cinema projector as part of the renovation of its iconic venue. Founded and led by filmmaker Nacho Cerdà, Phenomena Experience has become one of Europe’s most distinctive destinations for cinema lovers. Located in Barcelona’s former Cine Nàpols, the single-screen theatre is known for its carefully curated programming, combining first-run titles, classics, retrospectives, special screenings, and 35mm and 70mm film presentations. The upgrades to the auditorium, projection booth,…
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has recently seen the installation of a DirectLight Pro LED screen from Leyard Europe as part of a comprehensive upgrade for its flagship Kelvin Lecture Theatre at London’s historic Savoy Place. Designed and installed by Snelling Business Systems, the theatre is used for in person, hybrid and broadcast-quality events, with the DirectLight Pro screen replacing the existing dual-projection system. “The IET brief focused on replacing projection with a future-proof, broadcast-capable LED solution while retaining and integrating much of the existing AV infrastructure,” says Tristan Boler, Global Account Manager at Snelling Business Systems. “The…
Galleries and museums around the world host an enormous range of art installations and exhibitions, but what appears on screen or occupies the space is often only part of the experience. Audio plays a significant role in these environments, whether by setting the atmosphere, providing complementary background music, or serving as the installation’s soundscape. Integrator ArtAV specialises in exactly these kinds of spaces, where the supporting AV technology must be technically sophisticated, reliable over extended periods, and nearly invisible. Installations are temporary, often complex, and audio systems are typically operated by curators, exhibition staff, or the artists themselves. Dedicated technical teams are…
PPDS has announced the new Philips Unite LED 3000 Series, bringing a new generation of ultra flexible, energy conscious dvLED panels designed to deliver premium visual performance while making LED technology more accessible for a wider range of businesses and budgets. Extending PPDS’ commitment to its lineup of ‘elemental’, more investment friendly professional displays, such as the recently launched Philips Signage 2000 Series, the new Philips Unite LED 3000 Series enters the market as PPDS’ most accessible 16:9 dvLED range to date, empowering businesses to enjoy the performance and efficiencies available through LED technology. Built with flexibility and versatility at…
Hailed as one of the biggest live broadcast events in the world, the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest transformed Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle into a complex production environment over the course of two semi-finals and the grand final on May 16th. The indoor arena welcomed approximately 10,500 attendees and 35 competing acts, while the contest reached a global audience of 131 million viewers throughout Europe and beyond. The 2026 production introduced several new approaches designed to enhance the auditory experience for audiences and performers alike, including Eurovision’s first cardioid PA system, built around L-Acoustics K3 loudspeaker clusters, as well as Sennheiser…
Southwater Event Group (SEG) who manage Holiday Inn Telford, began a wider refresh of the hotel’s guest communications. The main focus of the project was to digitalise the printed posters used throughout the hotel’s high-traffic guest areas. These posters had long been used to promote hotel services, special offers and seasonal campaigns, including Christmas and New Year party bookings. Reprinting was frequent and the posters were sometimes vandalised which undermined presentation standards at a key trading period and that is why the hotel sought a digital alternative that would look at home in a hospitality environment. One of the…
Waitrose has now rolled out SOLUM electronic shelf labels to more than 200 stores nationwide. The milestone marks further progress in one of the UK’s largest store digitalisation programmes, with deployment continuing across the retailer’s estate. Since announcing the partnership in December 2025, Waitrose has continued deploying SOLUM’s Newton Pro electronic shelf labels across its estate to modernise how pricing and product information are managed in-store. By replacing traditional paper shelf-edge labels with centrally managed digital displays, the solution enables product and pricing information to be updated quickly, accurately and consistently across stores. As retailers continue to invest in technology that…
VITEC’s IPTV and digital signage solution at BayArena has uprated the stadium’s media infrastructure, enabling seamless, low-latency video delivery and future-ready digital signage across one of Germany’s most modern football venues. The flexible, scalable platform supports a wide range of content sources and legacy hardware, ensuring exceptional experiences for fans, VIPs, and staff alike, while laying the groundwork for next-generation fan engagement and operational efficiency. BayArena, home of top German Bundesliga football team Bayer 04 Leverkusen, is renowned for its commitment to delivering an outstanding matchday experience. To maintain this reputation, the club’s technical team, TecArena Plus, identified the need…
The RRS (Royal Research Ship) Sir David Attenborough, operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), is one of the world’s most advanced polar research vessels. Designed to support scientific work in some of the planet’s most challenging environments, the ship provides extensive onboard research facilities and a range of mission‑critical operational systems. As part of a planned technology refresh, BAS sought to modernise its onboard KVM and visual control capabilities with a system that could integrate seamlessly with the vessel’s distributed displays and video walls. Datapath was brought into the project at an early stage to help evaluate requirements and confirm…