Author: AV News

ViewSonic has identified two markets for golf simulation solutions – commercial organisations (including golf clubs, specialist retail outlets and social clubs) plus the residential market for golfers to continue their practice in the closed season for outdoor golf courses. A golf simulator is a solution that enables users to play golf indoors in a simulated environment for an immersive and realistic golfing experience. It allows golfers to practice, receive feedback on their strokes, and play virtual rounds of golf irrespective of weather conditions or time of day.

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onemedia has entered into a new distribution agreement with SMART Technologies, focusing on its enterprise product line within the United Kingdom. SMART Technologies, widely recognized for its leadership in the education sector, aims to leverage its extensive expertise in interactive learning to make significant inroads into the business environment through this collaboration. The partnership will concentrate on the distribution of SMART’s complete range of business solutions, including the NX, GX, MX Pro, and QX Pro models, all specifically tailored to meet the needs of the business market. Chris Wood, Sales Director & Owner of onemedia commented, “We are absolutely delighted…

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Historic Royal Palaces has announced the launch of ‘Crown and Coronation’, an immersive light and sound show developed by the Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration. The premiere event, which took place at the Tower of London from 17th to 25th November 2023, provided visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the splendour of the Crown Jewels and the historical significance of the coronation ceremony. After its successful debut, the show will embark on a UK-wide tour in 2024. In collaboration with Luxmuralis, ‘Crown and Coronation’ transforms the Tower of London through remarkable projections and soundscapes, celebrating the British monarchy’s rich heritage. The…

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Vivitek a brand of Delta has appointed Solstice Distribution Ltd (Solstice AV), as the Technical Value-Added AV distributor. Founded in 2020 and based in Tewkesbury, Solstice AV specialises in adding value throughout the AV supply chain from manufacturer to end user. Commenting on the appointment of Solstice AV, Holger Graeff, General Manager, Vivitek EMEA, said: “Vivitek’s channel partner network has been carefully curated to create the perfect best-of-breeds partnership. I am confident that Solstice AV’s appetite for success, technical knowledge and a raft of value-added services, will complement the exceptional work done by our existing channel partners to help meet the growing…

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‘Sustainable signage’ is about more than energy efficiency. The term embraces the end-to-end processes of; design;manufacturing; installation; operation; and disposal or recycling. Sustainable signage may include signage that uses renewable materials and finishes. It may also incorporate recycled metals, sustainable woods, and other eco-friendly materials to reduce environmental impact. However, system designers and integrators will not accept compromises on quality, durability or performance when creating solutions for end-user clients. AV News quizzed leading suppliers of signage solutions about their green credentials and their progress towards sustainability. Building sustainable solutions From the outset, digital signage was positioned as an inherently ‘green’ solution, replacing all that printed old-school stuff, with its innate inflexibility and inability…

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The Maldives’ largest and leading event management company, Stage Core, has announced a significant investment in top-tier sound systems, further establishing itself as a key player in enhancing the nation’s event capabilities and tourism appeal. Stage Core, a name synonymous with world-class event production in the Maldives, has strengthened its position by adding state-of-the-art d&b audiotechnik sound systems to its already impressive inventory. With this latest acquisition, the company now holds the record for the largest collection of internationally recognised, top-tier sound equipment in the country. This solidifies Stage Core’s leadership in the industry and underlines its commitment to offering…

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TD SYNNEX Maverick has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Navori Labs, expanding its presence across 20 European countries. As a distributor of collaboration and visual solutions, TD SYNNEX Maverick will now offer Navori’s advanced digital signage software to a broader network of partners. Navori’s platform is recognised for its scalability, 8K display clarity, and innovative features, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking dynamic visual communication. The partnership will provide resellers and integrators with access to Navori’s solutions, along with comprehensive technical support and training. Joan Aixa, European Business Development Director at TD SYNNEX Maverick, stated: “This…

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Sue Pritchard, Commercial Director of AV News, attended the PPDS Debuts Europe’s Largest dvLED Wall at Oracle Red Bull Racing installation event, showcasing the impressive new dvLED wall. The event featured expert speakers who discussed the challenges and solutions involved in the installation, with Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, emphasising the complexity of fitting the wall without needing to move any of the F1 cars. The dvLED wall, measuring 46.25m wide with a resolution of 19,240 x 1,144, is the largest indoor installation of its kind in Europe. It now serves as a centrepiece in the immersive…

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Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe has introduced two new Sharp-branded laser projectors—the Sharp X141Q and Sharp X171Q. These professional installation projectors feature 4K+ shifting technology, enhanced DLP contrast, and superior blending performance with improved fill factor and impeccable border black levels. These attributes make them particularly suited for higher education, corporate environments, museums, and immersive spaces. Offering exceptional detail and lifelike colours, the RB Laser projectors deliver crisp 4K+ resolution, ensuring perfect image clarity for detailed content viewing. The laser light source provides outstanding colour performance, particularly with vivid reds, while the new High-Efficiency Pixel (HEP) DLP technology enhances contrast,…

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Christie® announces that its RGB pure laser and Xenon projection solutions are being used at the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF), taking place from September 5 to 15 across various city theatres. This marks Christie’s 24th consecutive year as a Festival sponsor. As the Official Digital Projection Partner, Christie’s cinema projectors are installed in five venues, including Scotiabank Theatre, where they are featured on half of the screens. The RGB pure laser and Xenon-based projectors are also in use at Roy Thomson Hall, Royal Alexandra Theatre, and Princess of Wales Theatre. Christie’s RGB pure laser cinema projectors, which…

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