In a recent LinkedIn post, Franck Racapé revealed his decision to step down from his position as Vice President of Global Commercial at PPDS – Professional Display Solutions, marking the end of a remarkable 12-year journey championing the Philips brand in the display industry. Racapé expressed his gratitude for the privilege of working alongside the incredible professionals at PPDS, starting in EMEA and expanding his collaboration globally over the past two years. He acknowledged the dedication and excellence of his colleagues who joined the mission to position Philips Professional Displays as a leader and fast-growing player in the industry. The…
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Exertis is marking Black History Month by hosting four inspirational speakers – Yemi Elegunde, Alesia Hendley, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Piers Linney. Exertis’s Ethnicity Employee Resource Group has organised the events, and each speaker has been chosen for their significant contributions to black history and modern culture. The Ethnicity ERG hopes that the speakers’ journeys will empower and enlighten Exertis colleagues and the wider community. Other materials, such as Black Books recommendations and case studies of black activists, are also being cascaded to colleagues throughout October. Vish Chhatralia, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer said: “We are truly committed to making…
In the realm of integrated systems technology, one event has stood as a beacon for the industry, drawing exhibitors and attendees from all corners of the globe. For two decades, the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show has played a pivotal role in shaping the pro AV and systems integration landscape. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of ISE, we sat down with Mike Blackman, the man at the helm of this incredible event since its inception, for a behind-the-scenes interview. Mike takes us on a remarkable trip down memory lane, revealing the fascinating story behind the formation of ISE and…
With the AV world seemingly obsessed with sustainability in sectors including education and digital signage, it might come as a surprise that there are many other trends in flat screen technology. We take a look at some of the most interesting and promising for the longer term. Arguably, recent issues surrounding energy costs has prompted a raft of innovations around rethinking the way that we use energy. Traditional thinking sees a flat screen connected to a power socket, and even in eco mode, left to hopefully consume energy to a greater or lesser extent. But what if we had a…
Sustainability has never been higher on the agenda, but what does ＆’sustainable’ really mean when it comes to LED displays? Ross Noonan, Technical Sales and Marketing Manager at LED Studio explores how COB with Common Cathode is driving a sustainable future for LED display design and delivery. As we continue to build towards a sustainable future for LED display technology, we need to cut through the buzzwords and look at what is really being done to help end-users reach their sustainability goals. This needs to take into account the whole manufacturing process, not just the display credentials. One of the…
With the Logitech portfolio getting bigger and their devices getting better, we caught up with Lian Cunliffe, BDM for Logitech to talk feature updates, new solutions for hybrid workplaces and how partners can discover all new training modules designed to help you understand features, communicate product benefits and increase your sales with the channel. Rally Bar Huddle and Sight join the lineup. With the addition of Rally Bar Huddle and Sight, now available to purchase, Logitech have taken a comprehensive approach to cater to spaces at both ends of their product range: the small huddle room and the large board…
AVM adds DynaScan’s high-brightness retail displays to its portfolio of AV solutions to trade clients nationwide. This new partnership between AVM and DynaScan promises to bring higher-quality displays to more UK retail installations than ever. DynaScan Technology is an digital display manufacturer, providing a range of professional indoor, outdoor, and window-facing ultra-high brightness LCDs. With installations around the world, DynaScan displays are the proven solution for high ambient light environments. Brightness levels as high as 6000 nits allow DynaScan ultra-high brightness LCDs to shine bright in direct sunlight ideal for indoor, outdoor, and in-window applications. DynaScan offers a wide range…
Stage Precision, a software tool developer for virtual production, live events, and augmented reality, introduces the Service Partner Program to enhance its partner network. The program offers Stage Precision’s technology to official authorised service-based partners, who provide technical support, expert implementation, and consulting services to customers in their market or region. Stage Precision has recently welcomed companies across the globe to the new partner network including Lux Machina, All of it Now, White Light, Extended Reality Group, Bild Studios, bright! Studios, Optic8 and Evoke Studios. Andy Hook, Technical Solutions Director at White Light said: “We’re thrilled to join Stage Precision’s…
Powersoft’s involvement extends to providing Sphere Entertainment Co., with immersive haptic technology and cutting-edge amplifier solutions. Powersoft’s technology is integrated within the venue’s 10,000 haptic seats, and as part of Sphere Immersive Sound powered by HOLOPLOT. “Sphere Immersive Sound has set a new standard in every aspect of live audio, and tens of thousands have already been immersed in its crystal-clear, individualized sound,” said David Dibble, CEO, MSG Ventures, a division of Sphere Entertainment. “And this past weekend, with the premiere of The Sphere Experience featuring Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from Earth, guests, for the first time, experienced a truly multi-sensory…
LG Electronics present Jardins d’Été, an algorithmically-generated artwork by Quayola x LG OLED at Frieze London 2023 (October 11-15). Presenting pieces brought to life by the LG OLED digital canvases, the exhibition pays homage to French Impressionism, especially the late works of the last of the Old Masters, Claude Monet. Showcasing the synergistic potential that can be achieved when art and technology come together, Jardins d’Été is a series of videos depicting the nocturnal blossoming gardens of Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, France. For his immersive installation, Quayola uses the complexity of floral formations moved by the wind as a dataset to generate new computational…