PPDS has announced that its groundbreaking, ultra-low power, 50” Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign has become the first digital signage display to be awarded EPEAT Climate+ Gold designation, with more models set to follow. The acclaimed Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign is PPDS’ debut digital signage offering designed with the company’s evolutionary EcoDesign methodology, implementing new manufacturing processes, physical features, materials, packaging, and built in software that are kinder to the environment and deliver better energy efficiency. Delivering uncompromised high impact 4K performance while consuming 50 per cent less energy versus comparable premium digital signage models, the Philips Signage 3000 Series…
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The Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) organization is proud to announce its upcoming virtual event, ‘Accelerating Action: The Power of Mentorship & Internships in AV’, in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025. Taking place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9 AM PDT / 12 PM EST, this interactive webinar will highlight the transformative impact of WAVIT’s internship program and showcase how mentorship accelerates action for young women in the AV industry. With this year’s IWD theme, #AccelerateAction, WAVIT is dedicated to increasing momentum and urgency in addressing gender equality within the AV industry. This virtual event will bring together…
Setting the stage for some of the biggest rock acts on earth since 1970, the historic Tavastia Live Club in Finland, has completed a major AV system upgrade, with Kramer’s award-winning Control and AVoIP signal transmission technology used to revolutionize all in-house digital communications and drive new experiences for music fans and VIP guests alike. Kramer has announced that its advanced range of multi-award-winning Kramer Control and AVoIP signal transmission solutions have been selected to revolutionize the visual capabilities inside the Tavastia. Opened in 1970, and located on the outskirts of Helsinki city centre, the 700-capacity Tavastia Live Club is a true…
With a recent acquisition and a strong track record of innovation, Avocor is poised for further growth, building on a decade of delivering quality display solutions to a wide variety of global partners and customers. Over the past decade, Avocor has steadily grown its presence in the communication and collaboration technology sector. Since its founding in 2016, the company has concentrated on developing and delivering solutions through consistent technological improvements and a focus on quality. Avocor has benefited from the extensive and practical experience of its leadership team within the audiovisual industry. This understanding of market dynamics and trends has…
Phil Langley, Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise AV and UCC at Wesco Anixter, has been a driving force in transforming the pro AV industry for over 30 years. His journey, from substation control systems to leading global AV distribution, reflects a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and a relentless commitment to innovation. Under his leadership, Wesco Anixter is revolutionising the traditional role of AV distribution—shifting beyond transactional product sales to a service-first model that prioritises integrator success. By offering comprehensive, outcome-driven solutions, Wesco Anixter empowers integrators and end-users to work smarter, reduce complexity, and accelerate project…
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 has wrapped up a highly successful week in Barcelona, celebrating yet another milestone in the event’s history. This year’s show was richer than ever in innovation, industry advancements and groundbreaking technologies, reinforcing its position as the premier event for the AV and systems integration industry. The exhibition showcased its highest number of exhibitors with 1,605 and the largest show floor space with 92,000 sqm net and welcomed a 85,351 unique verified visitors from 168 countries- a 15.5% increase from the previous year. But was ISE 2025 more of the ‘same old’ or did the show…
PlexusAV www.plexusav.com are one of the most exciting new brands to have emerged onto the AV Market over the past 2 years. A wholly owned subsidiary of Sencore, a 70-year-old US based business who are a major player in the Broadcast sector, we spoke to Arthur Brockhoff who recently joined them about his background, the brand and their ambitions. BD – For those readers that don’t already know you, can you please provide a little background on yourself and what you do. AB – I am Arthur Brockhoff, Regional Sales Manager EMEA for PlexusAV. I have been in the ProAV…
In the high-stakes world of concert touring, where creativity and technology intersect, Rogue Productions has carved a niche by delivering cutting-edge media solutions. Recently, the company showcased the capabilities of its Rogue Servers, powered by PIXERA (a media server software made by AV Stumpfl), during the co-headlining ‘Sweat Tour’ featuring artists Charli XCX and Troye Sivan. COUR Design, a Nashville-based creative content house spearheaded the tour’s design. The production called for seamless integration of live camera feeds with dynamic visuals, precise synchronisation with music and lighting, and the ability to make real-time adjustments. These demands required a media server solution…
The city of Lyon (France) recently hosted the 47th edition of WorldSkills, an international competition that brought together nearly 1,400 young competitors from 66 countries, aiming to inspire youth through excellence in vocational skills. Held across several iconic sites in the city, this global event welcomed 140,000 visitors and featured opening and closing ceremonies worthy of the largest sporting events, planned and executed by Groupe Novelty. The WorldSkills opening ceremony kicked off in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron at a sold-out LDLC Arena, in front of 12,000 spectators. Two Groupe Novelty companies, Novelty Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Novelty AURA) and Alabama…
PlexusAV, the professional AV division of Sencore, providing a suite of human-focused AV-over-IP solutions, is delighted to announce that they have signed a distribution agreement with SISME for the key Italian market. Steven Cogels, Global Director of Business Development at PlexusAV, confirmed: “We are super-excited to expand into the Italian market with SISME. SISME are very well-established and a highly technical local distributor. As PlexusAV, we spend a lot of time reviewing all the local markets to find the correct partner, who can support our brand and products, and we are very confident that SISME will be the right choice for…