Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) announce that the 2024 edition of the show will mark its 20th birthday. Since its inception in Geneva in 2004, ISE has grown into an industry-defining event, bringing together professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world. The journey from its humble beginnings to becoming the definitive event in the pro AV and integrated systems industry has been a remarkable story of year-on-year growth. During this time, ISE has served as a catalyst for groundbreaking technological advances, fostered meaningful connections and dialogue, and propelled the systems integration industry to new heights. ISE 2024 promises to…
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Kramer proudly introduces Marco Widmann as the newly appointed Area Sales Manager for Central Germany, entrusted with propelling the company’s ‘AVoIP revolution’ within the DACH market. Joining forces with Gerrit Lipgens in Kramer’s DACH management team, Marco brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from collaborating with some of the global AV industry’s leading and established players. Notably, his almost four-year tenure as Channel Marketing Manager and Key Account Manager at Samsung Electronics underscores his significant contributions. Marco’s arrival marks another milestone in Kramer’s ongoing strategy for DACH and broader European expansion. This strategic move ensures enhanced localized support…
PPDS and system integration partner, TechArts, have teamed for the creation and installation of a spectacular 31ft x 11ft Philips 9000 dvLED wall inside the Desert Reign Church in Downy, California, bringing transformational experiences for its congregation, both in church and streaming at home. Located 15 miles (24km) southeast of Los Angeles, the purpose-built Desert Reign Church (DRC) plays a central and meaningful role within the local community, providing a wide range of daily services and Christian music events. As part of a campus-wide upgrade investment program, DRC partnered with TechArts – a local (Los Alamitos) AV/IT system integration company…
Tateside launched its Managed Services solution, which will offer ‘AV as a service’ (AVaaS) to businesses across various sectors. With a focus on optimising the client experience whilst meeting evolving market demands, Managed Services will provide both new and existing clients with comprehensive technology packages that cover the entire system lifecycle, from design and deployment through to long-term maintenance. AV and IT as a service have gained significant traction in recent years. These services allow clients to purchase hardware, software, and support on a contract-based service, often minimising or eliminating upfront costs. Tateside’s Managed Services include full system design, installation,…
Visual technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and projection mapping can all be used to create immersive and engaging experiences for the retailer. While ‘cave’ environments provide a fully immersive experience, they are expensive, not so easy to implement and, often, not the only option. Immersion and engagement can be achieved through head-mounted displays (HMDs) for VR, mobile devices for AR and interactive sisplays in physical spaces, among others. Immersive AV can benefit a retailer in several ways. It can enhance customer engagement and interaction, create memorable experiences, increase brand awareness and differentiate the…
Over recent weeks, we have enjoyed some of the leading live events in the UK cultural calendar. With the pandemic diminishing in the public consciousness, record crowds have been attracted to festivals (including Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight), regional festivals, indoor concerts (including the Eurovision Song Contest) and a number of international tours by major artists Live events, whether they are concerts, conferences, sporting events, or theatrical performances, have undergone a remarkable transformation with the integration of AV and IT technologies designed to make live events more immersive., engaging, better quality and more widely available. Here are some of…
Post-pandemic, museums and galleries are investing, with UK government support, to offer visitors novel and immersive experiences. Emerging AV technologies, including interactivity; holography; and Augmented Reality, are being embraced by museums and galleries, intent on providing visitors with more informed, enjoyable and meaningful experiences. In 2020, the government announced a £1.15 billion support pot for cultural organisations in England delivered through a mix of grants and loans. This was made up of £270 million of repayable finance and £880 million in grants. £120 million of the total is dedicated to capital expenditure Following on from retail and sports venues, the…
Schools have the utmost important task of teaching their pupils all about sustainability. They’re our future leaders and policymakers after all! However, sustainability is not just for future generations. Rising energy costs are a hot-button issue in education. In 2023, schools in the United Kingdom faced an incredible 600% increase in energy costs – imagine that on your year-end bill! We’d rather you didn’t and that’s why we design our touchscreens to be sustainable from beginning to end. All to ensure your energy is conserved, your CO2 reduced, your grass is green and your eco-conscience at peace. Read on to…
Vestel Visual Solutions announce distribution deal with Exertis, encompassing its entire range of commercial displays as well as its portfolio of interactive screens (IFPDs) for business and education. The move follows Vestel UK’s strategic expansion of its own-brand display products in the UK, which has seen the European OEM manufacturer gain significant market share across the commercial display, corporate and education sectors. Bringing those economies of scale to bear on Vestel’s own-brand display products has allowed resellers and integrators to specify much higher specification products into jobs that are heavily cost sensitive. Comments John Perry, Business Manager for Display at Exertis, “As…
LANG AG announces distribution agreement with the software developer Navori Labs. The agreement provides for the Lindlar-based company to distribute the developer’s products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as in Great Britain and Spain with immediate effect. In terms of products, the agreement covers Navori’s leading QL digital signage software solutions and content management systems, as well as associated hardware such as the QL STiX 3700, a powerful plug-and-play, android based digital signage player device. Navori and LANG AG are excited about the opportunities that this new cooperation opens up in the professional AV market. The two companies…