British luxury fashion multi-retailer Flannels’ new flagship store is attracting customers with an ongoing series of projections onto its impressive façade with the help of a Hippotizer Nevis+ Media Server. The 120,000 square-foot seven storey megastore, in the heart of Liverpool, opened in the summer with a curated projection show, highlighting the in-house brands and offering a sense of what visitors can expect inside. The success of the beamed video content led to the projections becoming a permanent installation, with an Epson 20K lumen projector positioned on the roof of a building opposite the Flannels store. Beneath the projector is…
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London North Eastern Railway is pioneering innovative technology aimed at making it simpler for customers to board trains as part of a new digital trial. In a first for LNER, new digital display screens installed at Doncaster Railway Station will advise customers of the train layouts and where they should wait on the platform to board the correct coach. The technology will be trialled on two platforms for three months with the additional information helping better inform customers of where available seats can be found, where to wait for their booked seat as well as listing calling points and arrival…
The term ‘Collaboration Equity’ is a phrase that is being used a lot in the AV space right now, but what does it actually mean? Nia Celestin, Global Head of Marketing at DTEN explains: At DTEN, we see collaboration equity as addressing 2 key challenges: Ensuring every meeting participant, regardless of where they are, has an equal presence in the new hybrid office/ hybrid classroom. Ensuring that remote participants can connect and collaborate as effectively remotely as they would in person. By addressing both these you will create a culture of fairness, engagement and increased productivity. However, this might be…
The New Cultural District in Porto, known as “World of Wine” (WOW), comprises a cluster of museums, restaurants, and bars that form an immersive journey through the region’s port production heritage. WOW’s management team decided they wanted to install a comprehensive, premium audio system to guide people through the various exhibits and deliver the immersive soundscapes that help make the venue unique. Genelec loudspeakers were a natural choice, providing their trademark combination of studio-quality sound, flexibility, and reliability. Over 400 Genelec loudspeakers are utilised across all the spaces. The brief was simple; to build an interactive experience that would attract, entertain, and educate tourists…
ADI Global Distribution, a Resideo company, AV and low-voltage products serving more than 100,000 customers across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and India. They’re committed to offering the best products and technologies from top brands, the service and assistance for every project, and the resources and tools for business growth so that customers can spend their time where it matters most. John Ginty, EMEA Sales Director, Clevertouch Technologies, says “The strength of the Clevertouch range of products continues to grow, and we are looking forward to working with ADI and seeing our interactive displays, commercial displays and digital…
Andy’s Children’s Hospice in Grimbsy, U.K. became the 36th children’s hospice to open a free professional-grade movie theater installation through the non-profit organization Together For Cinema, to the delight of children and families under the hospices’ care. According to the group’s founder Ian Morrish, the theaters installed to date would have cost at least £900,000 if they had been installed at market rates without donations, highlighting the value and necessity of sponsorships and products from companies like Snap One. “It’s always exciting when we make contact with a new potential site for the first time, but the real payoff is…
British motor car manufacturer, Morgan Motor Company, has partnered with Sennheiser to develop audio system for its new Plus Four and Plus Six models. Whilst Morgan sports cars have featured audio systems in the past, the audio experience of the Sennheiser offering far surpasses anything that has come before it. The Sennheiser sound system delivers an enveloping sound with a unique soundstage that takes audio fidelity to its highest level. “Our unique technology, and the skill and expertise of our team working alongside the incredible team at Morgan has made it possible for an open-top sports car to have a…
PSNI Global Alliance continues to expand its worldwide presence and portfolio as it welcomes renowned UCC solution provider Zoom Video Communications, Inc. as a Global Preferred Vendor Partner (PVP). The PSNI Global Alliance Preferred Vendor Partner program is available to an exclusive group of manufacturers, distributors and service providers in the audio-visual, unified communications and professional audio and video industry. The program connects vendors and PSNI’s Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) to pursue market opportunities, and enable worldwide, standardized solutions to their customers. Trusted by AV professionals and end users around the globe, Zoom is one of the leading providers…
Vivitek, is set to bring energy into meetings and lessons with the new 4K UHD All-In-One NovoTouch EK Series. The new panels offer exceptional touch performance and features NovoConnect Wireless Collaboration and NovoDS Digital Signage functionalities. The range comprises of 65”, 75” and 86” panel sizes. As customers have come to expect from Vivitek, the NovoTouch EK Series excels in quality and functionality that makes collaboration effortless, whether it’s located in a meeting room or learning space. NovoConnect Wireless Collaboration The NovoTouch EK series has built-in NovoConnect wireless presentation and collaboration tools for presentations and interactive engagement in the office…
Peerless-AV® announce the relocation of its UK team to new a new office and warehouse location in St Albans, Hertfordshire. This larger space will better accommodate the rapid growth of Peerless-AV EMEA and facilitate future potential warehouse expansion enabling the business to continue to bring the highest quality service to customers. This new location perfectly complements the Peerless-AV warehouse facility in The Netherlands, servicing our rapidly expanding mainland European business. Peerless-AV’s new UK location is up and running, fully stocked, and operating as usual. Keith Dutch, Managing Director – EMEA, Peerless-AV commented, “We’re delighted to officially announce our UK relocation after…