Facepunch Studios is an independent game developer based in Birmingham, UK. It initially rose to fame with the release of Garry’s Mod in 2006, followed by the Rust and Chippy games, all of which regularly feature in the top 10 most popular Steam games, and are amongst the best-selling Steam games of all time. To date, the studio has sold 38.6 million games and currently employs 50 people worldwide. In 2022, Facepunch moved its offices to new premises in Birminghams prestigious Colmore Row area. The company wanted to be able to facilitate BYOD conferencing collaboration, with easy and reliable wireless…
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L-Acoustics investigation late last year resulted in the seizure of 136 counterfeit products from Tampa-based rental company Se7ven Sounds Music, Inc. Along with the seizure, L-Acoustics filed a complaint against Se7ven Sounds for trademark infringement, counterfeiting and unfair competition. This month, the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division ordered Se7ven Sounds Music to pay damages of $5 Million US dollars to L-Acoustics. L-Acoustics also won the right to destroy the 136 counterfeit products confiscated during the investigation. The final judgment holds that the “defendants infringed the L-Acoustics Trademarks by intentionally and willfully engaging in the unauthorized…
PMA Research has published their latest sell-through tracking reports on large-format (32-inch and larger) flat panel displays being sold by leading North American Pro AV dealers, systems integrators and Distributors who typically serve commercial markets. Sales of direct-view LED (dvLED) products through the Distribution channel have shown strong growth over the past two years. In June, sales of dvLED shown in PMA’s Distributor Tracking registered the highest revenue year-to-date. July sales followed closely behind and remained slightly higher than the monthly average for 2023. Like all display sales, dvLED revenues have slowed in 2023 but the total sales through distribution…
Biamp has expanded its presence in the Italian market by appointing Intermark Sistemi as its official authorised distributor. This strategic move reflects Biamp’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality audiovisual experiences to its customers and represents a noteworthy step in their market expansion efforts. In addition to this, Biamp will provide dedicated local support to the Italian market by partnering with Footprint as an extension of its direct sales organisation. Stephen Patterson, Director of Sales for Europe and Africa at Biamp, expressed enthusiasm about this strategic move: “We are thrilled to welcome Intermark Sistemi to our official distribution network. Their expertise…
PlexusAV announce the AVN Series features built-in NDI functionalities. The AVN Series, including the IPMX Transceiver (P-AVN4), PlexusVisual Array Appliance (P-AVN-VSA) and Plexus Gateway (P-AVN-GTW), integrates NDI technology to expand compatibility with thousands of video solutions. NDI is a flexible, cost-effective, and widely adopted audio and video networking protocol for IP transmission and live production. PlexusAV’s NDI-enabled devices create a high-quality, cost-effective solution for video-over-IP distribution. NDI offers another layer of simplified installation, low-latency, and high-performance connectivity into the AVN Series. Featuring an open architecture for interoperability with a large ecosystem of NDI-enabled devices and applications, the AVN Series with…
Mumbai, India, has welcomed a new cultural landmark with the grand opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). This momentous occasion marks the dawn of a fresh era of artistic expression in a city renowned for its dominant Bollywood influence. To mark this significant milestone, a three-day celebration unfolded, seamlessly blending the worlds of musical theater and international art exhibitions. Notably, the exhibition titled “India in Fashion: The Impact of Indian Dress and Textiles on the Fashionable Imagination” took center stage. This exhibition underscored the global influence of Indian design on the fashion industry, made possible with the…
PPDS launched the two-in-one Philips Professional Soundbar HAL5023 with a built-in subwoofer, designed for Philips MediaSuite TVs. Continuing PPDS ‘total solution’ strategy, the new Philips Professional Soundbar combined with Philips MediaSuite delivers the industry’s ultimate audiovisual experience, transforming hotel guest rooms into highly immersive cinematic experiences. Designed and built in collaboration with TP Vision’s Philips sound team the slick and stylish trapezoid-design (W70 x D12 x H7cm) Philips Professional Soundbar features a professional 2.1 channel setup, with an output power of 200 W max / 100 W RMS (10% THD), bringing crystal clear audio performance. The built-in subwoofer adds an…
ZetaDisplay has acquired Peakmedia Digital Signage GmbH. The acquisition represents a significant and strategic move by ZetaDisplay to further strengthen its market presence in the DACH region and Europe. The deal will be accretive to EBITDA and will be funded through the Group’s existing debt facilities. Per Mandorf, CEO at ZetaDisplay explains: “We are now proactively continuing to drive the consolidation in the European market for Digital Signage. This latest acquisition complements our DACH platform to further fuel our growth and quality ambitions. The Peakmedia team, in addition to strong financial performance, add a matching entrepreneurial focus to the group…
Xilica® sign distribution agreement with Gilsama SA de CV for Mexico. With significant growth in enterprise, education and government business, this new partnership with Gilsama marks Xilica’s entry into the Mexican market for the first time. Xilica’s portfolio of digital signal processors, network endpoints, user interfaces, and speakers offers resellers the ability to deploy installed audio systems end-to-end using Category cable, PoE and standard network infrastructure, with little to no proprietary setup. Working alongside partners such as Sennheiser and Barco, Xilica products extend to deliver the full room solution for conference spaces, classrooms, and government applications while adhering to IT…
Logitech launches Logitech Reach a camera experience, which allows users to stay in the flow while sharing non-digital content during in-person presentations, classes, conference calls, and streams. For more than 25 years, people have used Logitech webcams to educate, engage, and connect with others. With video a ubiquitous part of life, Logitech has continued to innovate around how people use video to share non-digital content from their workplace, classroom, and home. Through Logitech research, they found that people were experiencing challenges in sharing non-digital content. The process often required individuals to accept the limitations of their existing setups, cobble together multiple unique…