Blue Billboard has selected Xibo Digital Signage and Sony BRAVIA professional displays to power its advertising signage network across Surrey. Through this partnership, Blue Billboard has become the first global customer to implement the new Sony Cloud APIand Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) with Xibo’s software solution. This integration facilitates quicker deployment, simplified scaling, and the remote management of their signage network. As Blue Billboard’s digital signage network grew rapidly, the company recognised the need for more control over deployed displays. Previously, maintaining the network was costly and time-consuming, requiring onsite visits to make simple updates. The company had been using Android-based displays with standalone media player hardware,…
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The CUBE at Canary Wharf is a new attraction inspired by the popular ITV game show, featuring 21 interactive glass gaming cubes and advanced technology to deliver an immersive entertainment experience. Developed by Mellors Group Urban Playground, The CUBE serves as a premier venue for both public and private events. To enhance visitor engagement, the team partnered with The LED Studio, renowned for their high-quality LED displays. The project faced several challenges, particularly in delivering a fully immersive experience within a compact, multi-level space. Each glass cube measures 4×4 metres and requires top-tier audiovisual systems to effectively showcase real-time game data…
On 26 October, LEGO transformed the historic Battersea Power Station into a vibrant showcase as part of its Play Is Your Superpowercampaign. The power station’s towering chimneys served as a canvas for a spectacular 3D projection that animated LEGO Minifigures against the London skyline. Attendees enjoyed a playful display of robotic arms assembling the Minifigures, highlighting LEGO’s signature imagination and innovation. Running from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., the event attracted families, LEGO enthusiasts, and curious passers-by. The iconic structure came alive with a riot of colours and animated characters, celebrating the endless possibilities of play. This large-scale projection marked the…
Lightware Visual Engineering has set a ‘new industry benchmark’ in AV and IT integration with its expanded portfolio of advanced AV over IP solutions, positioning the company at the forefront of a convergence trend reshaping the design, deployment, and management of professional AV systems. As AV and IT disciplines become increasingly integrated, modern enterprises are adopting solutions that offer greater efficiency, scalability, and flexibility. Central to this shift is AV over IP (Audio-Visual over Internet Protocol), which enables the seamless transmission of audio, video, and control signals over standard network infrastructures. Lightware’s portfolio, featuring the VINX, Gemini GVN, Taurus TPN,…
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Visions of Nature is a mixed reality experience at the Natural History Museum that allows visitors to explore the projected state of the natural world in the year 2125, focusing on the effects of human actions on the planet. The experience was developed in collaboration with Microsoft and SAOLA Studio. Participants will use Microsoft mixed reality headsets to engage with the exhibit. Visions of Nature is set to open on Thursday, October 24, and tickets can be purchased online. This exhibit addresses the current challenges facing the natural world and explores how nature’s resilience has enabled various species to adapt to 21st-century threats,…
Marquee AV has completed the installation of an audio system at Kioku by Endo, the newest restaurant by renowned chef Endo Kazutoshi. Located in the Old War Office Building, Kioku offers a dining experience that combines Japanese and Mediterranean influences. The Old War Office, a historic building with significant ties to events of the 20th century, recently underwent a six-year renovation. It now hosts Kioku by Endo, a restaurant designed to reflect Chef Endo Kazutoshi’s culinary journey and personal experiences. The whole installation covered the ground-floor bar set up as well as the 6th-floor and 6th-floor outdoor terrace and was…
LED displays have transformed the way we experience visual media, providing vibrant and dynamic content in public spaces across the globe. From large-scale entertainment venues to bustling commercial districts, these screens captivate audiences with their impressive size and clarity. This article presents the Top 10 Largest LED Displays in the World, highlighting their dimensions, locations, and distinctive features. Each display serves not only as a medium for advertisements and entertainment but also enhances the architectural landscape of its surroundings, making them iconic landmarks in their respective cities. 10. Times Square NASDAQ Tower Size: 11,000 square feet Location: Times Square, New…
Tateside, having worked with Long Harbour on previous projects, took on their largest collaboration yet, delivering AV systems for The Sessile in Tottenham and Riverstone Heights in Bromley-by-Bow. “We’ve worked with the Long Harbour group on and off for several years,” says Joby Morris, Project Manager at Tateside. “This was our first time working on a project of this scale with the client.” The team designed and installed AV systems across both developments, ensuring a consistent user experience. “Whilst each development is different in form and requirement, we needed to provide the same user experience,” Morris explains. Both developments feature…
onemedia has expanded its product portfolio through a new distribution agreement with LED display manufacturer Unilumin. Established in 2004, Unilumin specialises in LED solutions for a range of indoor and outdoor applications, including mission-critical control rooms, corporate boardrooms, broadcast studios, lecture theatres, sports stadiums, and large entertainment venues. This agreement marks onemedia’s first partnership with an LED display manufacturer, enabling the company to offer indoor fixed modular LED display solutions across the Professional Display and Commercial Display markets. Additionally, onemedia will distribute Unilumin’s All-in-One UTV screens, available in 108”, 135”, and 162” sizes. “We are very pleased to announce this…