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…
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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…
Slagelse Musikhus, a historic powerhouse-turned-cultural hub in western Denmark, is one of the first venues in the world to install Meyer Sound’s new ULTRA-X80 point source loudspeakers. Working in tandem with Meyer Sound’s 2100-LFC low-frequency control element, the new system brings enhanced clarity, headroom, and low-end extension to the venue’s main hall. The installation was overseen by Anders Jørgensen, project lead at Denmark-based AV integrator and consultant firm Stouenborg. The venue team first heard the system during an onsite product demo, where the ULTRA-X80 and 2100-LFC were showcased for staff and local engineers. That proved decisive in the selection process,…
INFiLED has partnered with Swiss AV integration specialist Lemanvisio to design and deliver a custom-engineered, four-sided LED video cube for the championship-winning Genève-Servette Hockey Club (GSHC). Designed to enhance the match-day experience by providing the club’s supporters with a top-tier visual experience from every angle, the new 96m²display brings immersive, high-resolution visuals to Patinoire des Vernets, the Geneva home of GSCH, one of Switzerland’s most celebrated ice hockey teams. Following GSHC’s recent historic double win as both Swiss and European champions, the team sought to invest in a new LED centrepiece display to augment the on-court action and create a…
PPDS has announced its highly advanced and ultra-flexible suite of digital signage solutions has been selected to revolutionise communication and collaboration capabilities at The Putnam County School System (PCSS), in Cooksville, Tennessee. Located an hour’s drive east of Nashville and 100 miles west of Knoxville, the PCSS is one of the state’s largest public school districts, employing over 1,700 staff and educating over 12,000 students. Boasting a 93 per cent graduation rate, PCSS is responsible for 22 schools in total, including elementary (x11), middle (x4), high (3), as well as virtual and adult learning. With a commitment to providing best-in-class communication and…