Sports Recognised as the world’s single most viewed and followed sporting event, the FIFA World Cup tops the leader board as the world’s most prestigious sporting tournament. With LED displays playing a central role in the all-important fan experience, the eight stadiums: Al Bayt Stadium and Lusail Stadium (hosts of the opening and final match); Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Janoub and Al Thumama Stadium; as well as the Education City Stadium and Stadium 974, the fans attending, and the global live broadcast audience are experiencing the very latest innovations in LED displays for sport. Whilst a…
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Audio Germany-based wireless cameras & comms specialist HDwireless chose Clear-Com digital wireless solutions supplied by Audio-Technica to power their comms during a submarine expedition to the bottom of the deepest lake in Austria, part of a research project (“Tiefenrausch”) meant to discover “the sound of the Earth.” The expedition spanned five 12-hour days, and reliable communication technology was essential, in part because the crew had to obtain approval from the Austrian military to sail out to the dive site each day. Ultimately, HDwireless decided to use Clear-Com’s FreeSpeak Edge® Wireless System due to the wide range of possible applications and…
To register for ISE 2023 visit iseurope.org. Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2023, will take place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, 31 January – 3 February 2023. Here is the AV News selection of things to do and see while in Barcelona. AV Stumpfl Hall 3 Booth B600 Austrian AV technology manufacturer, AV Stumpfl will present their ground-breaking new AnyShape projection screen system and PIXERA multi-user workflow features at the upcoming ISE trade fair in Barcelona, Spain. AnyShape technology makes it possible to order custom built projection screens with a great variety of different frame shapes straight from the factory.…
Acquisition enables exciting period of expansion for Telford digital display specialist The June acquisition of Telford-based audiovisual and digital signage specialist Skratch by L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ: FSTR) is viewed by the team leading Skratch as an exciting enabler for future growth and expansion into new markets, via the supply of leading-edge digital technologies. Skratch has been delivering several specialist services, including digital signage for retail, as well as bespoke digital out-of-home (OOH) experiences since 2013. Prior to its acquisition, L.B. Foster had worked with Skratch on digital solutions for the retail sector, including the first digital signage application using…
PPDS confirms its participation at ISE 2023 in Barcelona (January 29 – Feb 3), with the four-day AV extravaganza once again providing the launch pad for a series of truly ‘game changing’ and ‘industry advancing’ product announcements from the company – including the world’s most energy efficient, eco-friendly digital signage range. Returning to Hall 3 on a spectacular, newly-designed Philips stand (3P600), visitors will discover and experience PPDS’ latest and greatest solutions – covering digital signage, direct view LED, professional TV (including hospitality) and interactive displays – with each being showcased within dedicated vertical settings. This will include…
Kramer and office solutions, have joined forces to create a next-generation solution for wireless presentation and collaboration, from huddle spaces to large conference rooms. The solution incorporates the latest VIA Connect2 and VIA Campus2 from Kramer and Jabra’s PanaCast video range to create a bespoke solution designed for the hybrid workplace, giving those joining remotely the same great experience as those who are present in the meeting room. The powerful multi-participant content sharing capabilities of Kramer’s VIA Connect2 for hybrid meetings and VIA Campus2 for lecture halls and classrooms, come together with the intelligent features of Jabra PanaCast to create…
Maverick, a specialist business of TD SYNNEX announce a new agreement with Zoom to extend the reach of its fully integrated communications and collaboration solution portfolio to all Maverick partners in Europe. Maverick is focused on enabling partners to address the fast evolving market opportunity for solutions that support smart virtual collaboration and hybrid working models. In addition to its Zoom offering, Maverick will support partners in developing comprehensive smart, future workplace-focused solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of Zoom-enabled hardware and software products from many of the industry’s brands. Partners can also access required technical resources accreditations via Maverick in…
UK energy provision has been plunged into chaos by a perfect storm of trans-national market forces and an energy supply industry out of step with its market. These trends threatens the UK economy from consumer energy suppliers to the business community and heavy industry. Less conspicuous to date, has been the societal shift in favour of digitisation, which has seen all sectors of society, from education to ecommerce, increasingly reliant on a consistent and affordable energy supply. So how long will the current energy crisis last? And will things ever go back to ‘normal’? Press coverage is stoking fears…
2022 has been a momentous year for the AVIXA Women’s Council UK, hosting its first Northern event at Liverpool’s new flagship building, confirming motivational speakers of all professional and sporting backgrounds, tackling pertinent topics and attracting wider audiences – all with the aim to support and empower women (and men) in the technology and AV industry. Organising a balanced mix of face-to-face networking events and webinars, the objective has been to make these events as inclusive and accessible as possible with live streaming and recordings available. AVIXA Women’s Council UK, 2022 events January – Webinar on ‘Imposter Syndrome’ with speaker…
CTOUCH claims to be the most sustainable touchscreen manufacturer in all of Europe. “Our mission is to reduce our CO2 footprint by 60% and increase the circularity of our products by 25% by 2025. We’re well on our way to reaching these goals and we’re proud of what we’re doing for a more sustainable world. “ Why commit to sustainability? Allow our CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer Remmelt van der Woude to put his planet-saving passion into words: “CTOUCH is focused on making our touchscreens more sustainable every day. We believe this is commitment every manufacturer should be after. Our…