Lightware Visual Engineering launch Lightware Academy. A new free certified e-learning resource for students and professionals at every level specialising in the AV market. Participants can enroll in more than 10 courses, organised into three core categories: Traditional AV: Focused on the use of hardware components, such as audio and video cables, switchers, and matrixes, to transmit and switch audio and video signals between devices. AV-over-IP: It involves the processes behind sending audio, video, and other signals over LAN or WAN networks, the Internet, or both. Room Automation and AV Integration: To cover the seamless integration of Lightware products with industry-leading 3rd party…
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Datapath adds functionality and capability to its Aetria solution which further enables control rooms to benefit from Datapath’s ‘anything , anywhere’ ethos. Aetria has introduced the Aligo TX100, along with multi-head source support for its Arqa workstation, plus remote shutdown, reboot, and power up of Aetria Wall Controllers that combine to take Aetria capabilities further than ever before. These latest innovations bring even broader scope to managing video sources, as well as providing end users with a more efficient, clutter-free and eco-friendly control room environment. Aligo TX100 Quad HD / Single 4K AVoIP transmitter The Aligo TX100 is a highly…
Midwich Ltd announce Kane Barker, Katie Ford, and Aaron Lawther have been promoted to directors. Effective immediately, Kane will become Divisional Director, Katie will become Channel Marketing Director, and Aaron will become Director – Internal Sales. All three have been with Midwich for a combined service of more than 36 years and are positioned to further unite the three business areas to support the company in its future growth. Kane Barker, Divisional Director of Midwich Ltd, said: “When I joined the company 17 years ago, I never would have imagined how far my career would develop. The business is constantly evolving…
Airtame announce partnership with AVer to offer seamless integration of the Airtame Hybrid Conferencing Solution with a wide array of AVer’s core camera and video bar solutions. Together, Airtame and AVer support the flexible conferencing options end-users are increasingly demanding in BYOD (bring-your-own-device) and hybrid work environments. “This integration helps end-users easily achieve scalable, all-in-one conferencing solutions that meet today’s evolving communication needs,” said Jonas Gyalokay, Airtame Co-Founder. “At Airtame, our goal is to provide high-quality, flexible and future-proof solutions that enable easy onboarding to seamlessly connect in-office participants with those on the other side of the screen. Our partnership with…
Christie® Pandoras Box® Software Version 8.8 technology powers projection mapping at Schlosslichtspiele Festival at Karlsruhe Palace, Germany. Technical team AV Active GmbH has deployed two Pandoras Box licenses, two Christie Widget Designers and 24 Pandoras Box outputs to power projection mapping onto the 172m x17m (564 feet x 56 feet) façade of Karlsruhe Palace. Among this year’s flagship events is mapping virtuoso Maxin10sity’s “80’s Flash” show to tie in with a 1980s museum exhibit inside the building, while German electronic band Kraftwerk performs in front of the Palace during the festivities. The show runs from August 16-September 17. “We’re always happy to use…
Barco announce its Fredrikstad office relocation. The new local headquarters, situated at the entrance to Fredrikstad city center, pairs a modern design with high energy efficiency tailored to Barco’s operational needs and sustainability goals. Offering a breathtaking view of the Seut River, a branch of Norway’s longest river, Glomma, the location perfectly captures the city’s natural beauty. Barco’s new Norwegian headquarters will house its second-largest projection research and development site, making it the largest R&D facility for IX (Immersive Experience) activities. The building has been purposely built to accommodate high-tech research, testing, and service operations, bringing together various engineering disciplines,…
PPDS has confirmed the evolution of its latest solution through a partnership with Grassfish, introducing an array of exciting experience-enhancing features and opportunities for retailers on Philips Tableaux ePaper displays. This integration sees the Philips Tableaux Series join other Philips Android SoC retail signage displays from PPDS, becoming fully compatible and certified to operate using the Grassfish IXM platform. This collaboration brings forth new capabilities and prospects for retailers, encompassing cost and energy savings. An installation is already in progress at a major international airport, with additional details set to be revealed soon. PPDS and Grassfish have strategically aligned their…
Palmer Digital Group, a full-service manufacturer and installer of custom indoor and outdoor digital kiosks, display enclosures, and drive-thru menu boards, announces a new line of on-wall outdoor digital menu boards for the restaurant industry.The latest collection is designed for quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and fast casual dining establishments that face limitations in available space for conventional menu boards. This includes businesses situated in outdoor shopping complexes, strip malls, and busy urban regions where traditional menu board setups might not be feasible. The OWDMB series offers single, double, and triple display configurations, with display sizes of 46, 49, and 55 inches.…
Sports fans are currently treated to a sizable 2,000 square foot video screen at the newly established DraftKings Sportsbook bar situated at Chicago’s renowned Wrigley Field stadium, with game footage and betting information delivered by a tvONE CORIOmaster2 video processor and integrated by tvONE partner McCann Systems. The expansive LED feature wall wraps around the space and is visible from practically any seat. DraftKings Sportsbook is a restaurant, bar, and sports betting facility and is connected to the historic Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Upon realizing that the large LED screen would require many video sources…
PPDS announce the latest phase of its growth and expansion strategy in the Middle East, with a new partnership with AV and UC distributor Avientek. Avientek will introduce, promote and distribute PPDS’ entire suite of highly innovative solutions as the display brand of choice in the Middle East. Aligned in their efforts to bring world-leading solutions to key market vertical available solutions from PPDS will include digital signage, ePaper, interactive displays, direct view LED, and business and hospitality TVs, as well as solutions including the recently launched and evolutionary new cloud-based device management platform, PPDS Wave. The two companies will…