Barcelona!
The flights and ferry tickets, for those taking the gear overland, are booked, the catering for the AV News Awards is ordered and the hotels are reserved. After all the work, worry and perturbation, thank goodness it’s going to happen! So what are we going to see?
Some changes to the ISE formula are born of changes to the market, others can be attributed to the evolution of the show itself. It’s an unusual event in so far as it embraces so many disparate, but related, technologies and an ever-growing range of applications. This year, we will see some consolidation of collaborative technologies as hybrid working becomes the norm, further progress in new realities as well as organic developments in displays, audio and networking. And then are the paradigm shifts, such the practical adoption of IOT.
This latter trend has been marked by the new partnership between ISE and the IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC to reimagine cross-industry digital transformation. The partners have agreed to join forces this year and provide an unparalleled ecosystem for digital transformation to professionals from many industries. The joint celebration of the two events will provide a unique opportunity to explore the crossroads between two different sets of disruptive technologies. ISE will deliver top companies from the professional AV industry as well as international experts in the field of systems integration from numerous industries. IOTSWC will bring to the table leading experts and companies working on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, Internet of Things and Quantum Computing. The goal of this co-operation is to highlight the common ground that offers new ideas and inspiration for attendees and exhibitors alike.
The agreement will allow each show’s visitors to access both exhibition areas, at no extra cost, whilst delegates registered to the ISE conferences will benefit from a 50% discount to the IOTSWC congress program – and vice versa. Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, Mike Blackman, explains: “AV and IT convergence has been the single most important industry trend at ISE over the past decade and the inspiring innovations happening in IoT take this to another level. With our two events now happening at the same time and place this May, it is very exciting to be able to work together and explore even more areas of collaboration. The exciting world of pro AV and the inspiring innovations in IoT make all sorts of possibilities a reality.”
IOT at ISE
IOTSWC will hold its sixth edition under the theme Game-changing technologies for industry transformation. The event will gather the leading suppliers of industrial solutions and information technology providers to showcase the latest trends that are providing an edge to companies across many industries and promote collaboration in the tech solutions ecosystem. With over 200 exhibitors including ABB, Altair, Amazon Web Services, EMnify, Fiware, Hornet Security, Huawei, Kaspersky, RFPD, Relayr and Siemens, that will showcase examples of how the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins and other technologies can transform entire companies and businesses. IOTSWC will structure its congress program around five themes – Business optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Connectivity, Security and Customer Experience.
The ISE 2022 show floor
Around 800 exhibitors across six Technology Zones will take part in USE 2022 along with delegates and speakers for seven conferences and a whole host of lounges, experiences and show floor features. Visitors will find it particularly easy to navigate the show floor this year, thanks to the dedicated Technology Zones that group together exhibitors in major technology areas. While Halls 3 and 5 contain ISE’s flagship exhibitors, plus companies whose multi-technology offerings do not fall easily into a single Technology Zone, elsewhere you’ll find Audio and Lighting & Staging in Hall 7, Digital Signage & DooH in Hall 6, and Residential & Smart Building along with Unified Communications & Education Technology in Hall 2.
Audio at ISE 2022
Clear-Com will have a presence at the first Barcelona-based Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show from May 10 – 13, exhibiting on Booth #7M925. ISE brings together the leading technology innovators and solutions providers of the AV industry, creating an exciting platform for Clear-Com to showcase solutions for the live market and other diverse market applications. Clear-Com will be demonstrating their latest innovations including: Arcadia Central Station, FreeSpeak Edge Base Station, Station-IC Virtual Desktop Client, and the latest software/firmware update to the Eclipse HX Digital Matrix platform — alongside the company’s award-winning solutions including FreeSpeak II, LQ Series of IP Interfaces and the Agent-IC Mobile App.
“ISE has grown in importance for us over the years, and at this point it’s a critical platform for us to connect with a wide variety of market segments, including live events, installation, theme parks, sports venues — and really more than I can list here,” comments Clear-Com President, Bob Boster. “We are looking forward to reconnecting with this disparate audience in the show’s new home of Barcelona.” A main feature on the booth will be the award-winning Arcadia Central Station. Designed with input from Clear-Com’s extensive global live sound user base, Arcadia is a scalable IP intercom platform that integrates wired and digital wireless party line systems along with third-party Dante devices in a single rack unit. The system can be expanded to meet varying production needs, offering a base level of 32 IP ports which can be expanded to up to 96 IP ports (and beyond in future releases) as needed. From the Broadway stage to a local performing arts centre to the largest and most complex live events, Arcadia is ideally suited for a wide variety of applications, in part due to its flexible licensing-based model. “This is truly a platform designed for future expansion,” explains Product Manager, Kari Eythorsson. “We will be demoing the highly anticipated Arcadia integration with HelixNet, and if you’re at the show, you don’t want to miss it!”
Also available for demonstration on the booth will be the FreeSpeak Edge Base Station, an IP base station that supports the full range of FreeSpeak digital wireless intercom solutions encompassing multiple wireless frequency bands (1.9 GHz, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), as well as third-party Dante devices. IP-based intercoms have become increasingly critical as remote and hybrid productions have become the defacto standard. Clear-Com’s LQ Series of IP Interfaces, Agent-IC mobile app and Station-IC virtual desktop client are all ideally suited to accommodate any number of modern workflows and will be highlighted as part of Clear-Com’s presence at the show. “We have a lot of new developments to share at the show—projects, software updates and new product features—and we look forward to seeing you face-to-face again. People who know me know I’m always good for a fun story, and now I have two years of them stored up. Stop by our stand and let’s swap stories over a drink!” concludes Senior VP of Sales, Chris Willis.
Clear-Com will have a presence at the first Barcelona-based Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show from May 10 – 13, exhibiting on Booth #7M925.
“ISE continues to be a significant event for Nureva, and we are delighted to be back in 2022 to give attendees a first look at the many additions and developments to our expanding audio-conferencing product line,” said Nancy Knowlton, Nureva’s CEO. “Hybrid working and learning has never been more important, and our audio solutions avoid the significant costs and complexities that other systems inevitably come with when outfitting larger spaces.”
Visit Nureva at ISE to meet Nureva XT, an integrated solution that combines a Nureva audio system (HDL300 for standard-sized classrooms or Dual HDL300 for large classrooms) with the new Nureva CV30 classroom camera kit and value-added services that includes a three- or five-year subscription to Nureva Pro. Visitors to Nureva’s stand can learn how the company’s game-changing audio conferencing systems make it easy and affordable to get consistent, full-room audio coverage in mid-size and large meeting and learning spaces.
Nureva systems deliver the audio performance that customers demand without the cost and complexity associated with installation, setup and maintenance of traditional multicomponent DSP solutions. Nureva is also showcasing numerous recent developments including the additions of Voice Amplification Mode for training rooms and classrooms, and analytics and insights in Nureva Console that equip IT staff with historical usage and acoustic performance data for the past three days to identify potential improvements. Up to three years of historical data is available with a subscription to Nureva Pro.
Visitors to Nureva’s stand can also learn about Nureva’s growing list of cloud-based APIs and support documentation that make it easy to incorporate Nureva systems into existing workflows, creating seamless integrations with other products. This is accessed through the Nureva Developer toolkit, which is part of Nureva Console. Most recent integrations with Extron and Crestron allow users to control their Nureva system from these touch panels.
Integrated Systems Europe has announced global audio manufacturer Shure as the Conference Audio Partner for ISE 2022. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, ISE 2022 will host four days of unrivalled conference content across a broad range of vertical markets including Live Events, Education and Digital Signage. Conferencing expert Shure will be supporting the leading event for the AV industry with a full range of audio equipment, including its Axient Digital Wireless System. Trusted by top audio professionals from live performance to theatre and broadcast, Axient Digital is the most widely used high-end wireless system, providing signal stability and clear audio even in the most congested RF environments.
The complexity of an event like ISE, with several stages all with significant wireless channel requirements, demands highest standards for the sound setup. Relying on Shure’s solutions is the ideal choice to help ensure impeccable audio quality throughout all spaces at the Fira de Barcelona.
“We are honoured to be the Conference Audio Partner for ISE this year,” said Chris Schyvinck, President and CEO at Shure. “And after such a challenging period for the entire industry, we are looking forward to bringing the AV community back together with a fantastic line-up of live conferences.” The ISE 2022 conference schedule will include a host of keynote speakers, presenters, and demonstrations, all of which will use the best and latest innovative Shure technology and products. Shure will also be working closely with audio specialist Iventions for all on-site audio activities and to ensure a smooth-running conference programme.
Projection at ISE 2022
Epson has launched its newest generation of compact, efficient and ultra-lightweight high lumens 3LCD projectors. Building on the success of its EB-L20000U series, Epson’s PU2200U range of high lumens 3LCD projectors includes the world’s smallest and lightest 20,000 lumens models (EB-PU2220B / EB-PU2120W) which are 70% smaller and 50% lighter than their predecessor (EBL20000U). The new range offers users significant advantages including much reduced size and weight, easier installation and set-up, simplified maintenance and great image quality. The new range of ultra-lightweight, compact laser projectors has been designed for use in large auditoriums, live events, concerts, conference rooms where it delivers high-impact immersive experiences.
The range offers significant environmental benefits including much lower power consumption, significantly reduced packaging requirements with lower carbon footprint as the reduced weight and size means the projectors are easier to store, transport and install, saving on warehouse space as well as labour and delivery costs. The PU2200 series includes 13,000lm, 16,000lm and 20,000lm models, offering WUXGA resolution with 4K enhancement, HDR and advanced installation features. The compact and lightweight range offers a host of features that hugely benefit the rental and installation sector such as compatibility with existing Epson lenses. The projectors are easy to integrate with existing infrastructures, offering both installation flexibility and fit-and-forget reliability.
All models in the range include functionality that enables simple installation, stacking, lens flexibility and control. The range includes in-built processing for PC-free stacking which means two supported projectors can be stacked to double the brightness without need of external computerware. Additional features include NFC functionality for simpler installation, enabling communication between projectors and NFC-compatible Android smart devices, even when the projector is off. The new range also includes improved dustproofing as the hermetically sealed optical engine, and laser light source unit, prevent dust contamination to ensure enhanced durability. The optical engine and light source module are IP5x certified and Epson uses a high-efficiency liquid cooling system to achieve additional reliability.
Massimo Pizzocri, Vice President Video Projector Sales & Marketing Division at Epson said “I am convinced that this new 3LCD display platform will become the industry benchmark for quality and flexibility, not only saving installation time and shipment costs but also reducing environmental impact for the important and growing 20k lumens market segment. As the world’s leading projector manufacturer, we have listened very closely to our customers and we believe this new series of projectors answers the market need for more compact, space-saving, lighter, reliable and versatile high lumens display solutions.”
Epson has launched its newest generation of compact, efficient and ultra-lightweight high lumens 3LCD projectors. Building on the success of its EB-L20000U series, Epson’s PU2200U range of high lumens 3LCD projectors includes the world’s smallest and lightest 20,000 lumens models.
Visitors to the Christie stand (3K600) will see a host of first-time outings and sneak previews of upcoming AV solutions. The Christie M 4K25 RGB 25,000 lumen pure laser projector is making its EMEA trade show debut, combining cutting-edge, purpose-built features in a rugged design weighing just 92 lbs, alongside the launch of a new Christie Griffyn RGB pure laser projector. Meanwhile in LED display developments, the new 0.9mm Core Series II will make its debut, as well as a tech demo of a MicroTiles® LED model, with future advancements.
Displays at ISE 2022
Optoma, has announced it will showcase its expanding range of visual display technologies at Information Systems Europe (ISE) 2022. Offering stunning visual experiences that captivate and take audience engagement to new levels, Optoma offers large display and software solutions across the business, education, professional installation and home entertainment markets. Visitors will be able to experience Optoma’s engaging exhibition space at ISE in hall 3, stand 3D600:
- New Ultra Bright Series ZU1700, ZU1900, and ZU2200 professional laser projectors delivering up to 22,000 lumens and extreme flexibility to high end installations
- Full range of interactive flat panel displays and accessories – including education solutions and interactive sessions.
- First looks at the expanded range of all-in-one LED display solutions
- Innovative real-life applications using projection mapping and blending to create immersive experiences
- Optoma Management Suite (OMS) – An intuitive remote display management solution to streamline operations by monitoring, diagnosing and controlling audio visual displays
- Full range of ultra-affordable DuraCore laser professional projectors for flexible installation, great colours and more consistent brightness
- New home projectors including the latest CinemaX 4K UHD Laser Projection TV with ground-breaking laser cinema technology and low lag for a competitive gaming advantage.
“We look forward to re-connecting with our industry and valued partners to showcase our unique large display and software solutions across projection, interactive flat panels and LED displays – embracing the flexibility and breadth of our product range which addresses every installation need, while offering significant value, benefits and services to our customers,” stated Thierry Millet, Optoma EMEA Managing Director. Experts from Optoma’s ever-expanding local sales and technical support teams will be on hand to provide technical knowledge, one-to-one demonstrations and sales support. The Optoma stand can be found in hall 3, stand 3D600.
Sharp/NEC believes that he best way to maximise your visit to ISE is to join one of their expert teams on a guided tour of the Sharp/NEC booth. Gain a deeper understanding of the greater choice that comes from two leading brands under one umbrella, and how the company’s latest visual solutions go “Beyond Expectation”.
Discover innovative solutions for hybrid working, including the NEC WD551 Windows Collaboration Display, and a fusion between the Sharp L752B display and the new Synappx platform of applications and services that’s bringing smart home convenience into the workplace.
Innovation in 8K resolutions brings more colour, more clarity, and more depth, widening opportunities in specialist sectors demanding reality-like, life-size image rendition, without compromise. Solutions for Higher Education will include a fresh look at the projector line-up that delivers low-maintenance performance in large venues.
Signage for Retail and Transportation is a fast-moving speciality where Sharp/NEC large format displays and next generation dvLED surfaces provide easy set up and unrivalled viewing experiences. Taking approximately 45 minutes, and available in different languages, joining one of our frequent booth tours will ensure our time together brings value – we know you have a lot to see in Barcelona.
Discover innovative solutions for hybrid working, including the NEC WD551 Windows Collaboration Display.
Collaboration at ISE 2022
Collaboration device specialist Konftel will showcase its latest product developments at ISE, as video meetings continue to grow in popularity and shape new working trends. Konftel has developed a special room type guide to help resellers and their customers pinpoint the most appropriate products and set-up – to cut through the conferencing jungle. The end-goal is video enabled meetings, always and everywhere – from personal workspaces, focus and huddle rooms to large multipurpose facilities. ISE 2022 is home to the world’s leading technology innovators and solutions providers where Konftel’s latest product innovations will feature in the Barcelona spotlight.
The new Konftel 70 is a versatile high performance speakerphone that blends exceptional audio quality with a stylish accolade-winning design. It forms the audio centrepiece of two new video kits – the C2070 and C5070 – which are part of Konftel’s entire Climate Neutral certified portfolio. The Konftel C2070 is a video solution for huddle to medium meeting rooms, uniting the Konftel Cam20 4K conference camera with the Konftel 70 speakerphone and its OmniSound audio quality. The Konftel C5070 is a more powerful video collaboration solution for medium sized meeting rooms, combining the Konftel Cam50 PTZ conference camera with the Konftel 70. Both include Konftel’s OCC Hub that brings everything together into one convenient kit, where a single USB cable is all that’s needed to connect the camera, sound unit and the room’s screen to the video meeting on a laptop.
The Konftel Personal Video Kit creates conferencing convenience both for the home and traditional office – making it ideally suited to today’s growing hybrid working trends. The package consists of the Konftel Cam10 webcam and popular Konftel Ego speakerphone, delivering business class performance with high levels of usability as part of a compact and portable overall design.
The Konftel C50800 Hybrid is a premium video collaboration solution for medium to really large meeting rooms. Delivering outstanding image and audio quality, the package combines the Konftel Cam50 PTZ conference camera and the Zoom Phone certified Konftel 800 conference device, with the Konftel OCC Hub for One Cable Connection.
Director of Global Sales, Tommy Edlund, explained: “ISE provides us with the perfect platform to showcase our expanded product portfolio and demonstrate our new room type guide. With the hybrid workplace as the new norm, video meetings have become the central resource for collaboration and efficient decision making. This means every meeting space, whether at home or in the corporate office, needs to be equipped for instant, easy-to use and high quality video conferencing. We are confident visitors to ISE will appreciate the quality, design, depth and overall performance of our innovative video conferencing range. In addition the entire product portfolio is Climate Neutral certified which means all greenhouse gas emissions have been offset, so users can conference with a clear climate conscience from their very first meeting.”
Konftel has developed a special room type guide to help resellers and their customers pinpoint the most appropriate products and set-up – to cut through the conferencing jungle.
Vivitek’s solutions displayed at ISE 2022 support hybrid and collaborative working as well as visual power for any meeting space. As the world moves away from offices, meeting and classrooms to embrace the multiple benefits of hybrid working, at ISE 2022, Vivitek will demonstrate how it can help everyone experience a world beyond visual communication… wherever they are. Visitors to its stand can experience Vivitek’s Novo Ecosystem, which facilitates wireless collaboration and digital signage in any hybrid setting.
This makes it ideally suited to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) requirements. They will also be able to sample the recently announced NovoStage, a Windows based wireless collaboration software solution. Making its public debut at ISE 2022, is a new heavy-duty laser projector – the DU9900Z – as well as the new Qumi Q9 DLP LED portable projector. With its latest solutions, Vivitek’s range meets end users’ requirements for Unified Communications and Collaboration solutions that are safe, secure, sustainable, easy to set up and simple to use. All of its latest solutions can be found on the combined Vivitek – Delta stand, located at 3D820.
With the Novo Ecosystem, Vivitek was the first brand to introduce an ecosystem of fully compatible/complementary visual display, collaboration and digital signage solutions comprising four categories; Add-On Devices, All-in-One Solutions, Launcher and Software/Cloud applications. Novo Ecosystem offers the flexibility to scale up and integrate in existing and new environments; above all, it provides safe new ways to communicate ideas securely from any location, making it ideally suited to both the education sector and the corporate market at a time when schools, colleges, universities and offices are experiencing constant changes during the pandemic restrictions.
NovoStage is the latest software addition to Vivitek’s established and award-winning Novo Ecosystem. NovoStage is a Windows based wireless collaboration software solution designed to facilitate the wireless sharing of up to four device screens concurrently. NovoStage transforms any Windows display into a wireless collaboration hub. Ideal for information and idea sharing in meetings, lessons and training sessions, NovoStage drives new levels of productivity and collaboration by combining applications like Zoom and content from Windows Computers and iPads, making it well-suited to BYOD and BYOM environments and all business and education scenarios.
Attendees to Vivitek’s stand at ISE 2022 in Barcelona, will also be able to experience examples of Vivitek’s comprehensive range of innovative display solutions. This includes its all-in-one collaborative panels, NovoTouch and NovoDisplay. Engineered for corporate and education users, NovoTouch is the ultimate All-in-One Touch Panel that combines 4K –UHD resolution, Wireless Collaboration, Video Conferencing, Digital Whiteboard and Digital Signage functionalities. With NovoConnect embedded, meeting participants can extend their laptop screen wireless to the flat panel to share information and collaborate. Both NovoTouch and NovoDisplay are ready for the ever-popular BYOD practice. Moreover, both models offer video conferencing capabilities including pre-installed Zoom, Teams or Skype for Business. In between meetings, the display panes can be switched to Digital Signage mode to transform the idle screen into a digital announcement board.
Sharing the spotlight at ISE 2022 with the NovoTouch, NovoDisplay and NovoStage, is a new, large venue projector from Vivitek, the recently announced DU9900Z. This heavy-duty laser projector offers edge-blending and warping technology, motorised lens shift/focus/zoom, and lens position memory for easy installation. With the robust performance of 22,000 lumens high brightness and long-term stable quality, it is ideal for ProAV rental, staging and large venue with a choice of optional lenses, 360-degree and portrait projection, and 24/7 operation capability for maximum installation flexibility.
Visitors to the stand will be able to admire the image quality and precision from Delta’s wide range of DLP Rear Projection Cubes, Narrow Bezel LCD Video Walls and COB LED Video Walls. Delta’s considerable experience in video wall technologies ensures reliability and durability in many 24/7 applications, and can be depended on to bring control to even the most challenging of events or environments.
Commenting on how its solutions have evolved to meet the changing needs and working practices of its users, Holger Graeff, General Manager, Vivitek EMEA, stated: “At Vivitek, we’re highly optimistic about the more sustainable and flexible ways of working and learning that the widely-embraced hybrid model encourages. That’s why we’re thrilled to be able to meet our partners and customers again at ISE’s new home in Barcelona. How and where we work and study has entered a new chapter, with hybrid working mixing the home, the office, meeting rooms and classrooms as places of work or study. Vivitek is already positioned to be a major contributor to how we collaborate now and in the future. That’s why we’re very excited about the evolution of our popular Novo Ecosystem.”
We welcome you to the Vivitek – Delta stand, located at 3D820.
Vivitek’s solutions displayed at ISE 2022 support hybrid and collaborative working as well as visual power for any meeting space.
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Digital signage at ISE 2022
Peerless-AV will present the latest generation Outdoor Displays and Indoor/Outdoor Kiosk solutions together with a new Motorised Trolley and a host of dvLED mounting systems on stand 3F700 at ISE 2022, 10-13 May, Fira de Barcelona. Showcasing the company’s expert capabilities in dvLED video wall mounting integration – part of the SEAMLESS dvLED Video Wall Integration Programme – visitors will see various flat to wall and custom shaped dvLED video wall showcases in partnership with key OEM partners and supported by SEAMLESS Kitted and Bespoke Mounting Systems. SEAMLESS Kitted solutions offer the highest level of Z-adjustment to help overcome installation irregularities, ensure the dvLED pixels are aligned, and to guarantee that the entire mount creates one flat plane, regardless of wall imperfections. SEAMLESS Bespoke solutions offer a meticulous fit for the most complex and challenging of dvLED video wall deployments such as custom shapes and aggressive curves.
Also showing for the first time will be the new Motorised Trolley (PR598-M) for large format and interactive displays up to 98”. This new addition is easy to install, use and move from room to room, offering a unique feature set in line with modern presentation requirements, including digital controls on the rear to power the display and pre-set up to four heights with 500 mm of vertical travel. The trolley also has a built-in pressure sensor to detect, and automatically lower or lift, if any resistance or obstacles are detected, ensuring safe use in any Education or Corporate setting.
Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Displays for all-weather, extreme temperature applications, will be on the booth, including a first showing of the new 55” XHB554-EUK, that addresses performance requirements in hotter ‘desert’ or sunnier climates. The XHB554-EUK is now 25% lighter than the previous generation 55″ and includes a gyroscopic sensor that detects any movement of the display and sends an alert to warn of potential tampering or theft. The display retains an unmatched IP rating and award-winning feature set, now with a built-in HDBaseT receiver and significant mechanical and operating system enhancements that include thermal load diffusion, customised brightness scheduling, auto-source switching, power saving, and pixel shifting.
Alongside the above, Peerless-AV will present the latest Outdoor Digital Menu Boards (KOF555-1/2/3), designed to support leading 55″ outdoor commercial display brands, including the XHB554-EUK. The sleek, new Outdoor Digital Menu Board models can support up to three displays to enhance outdoor drive-thru efficiency, are all-weather rated, UL 48 certified and offer a low operating cost, modular design, and a simplified two-man installation process.
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TV products and solutions, is delighted to confirm its participation at this year’s ISE 2022 in Barcelona (May 10-13), with the company preparing a wave of important new product updates and strategic partnerships, supporting all major market verticals.
Hailed internally as one of its biggest ISE shows to date, PPDS plans some of its most significant announcements since its strategic rebrand. Visitors to the newly designed and digitally immersive Philips professional displays stand (Hall 3, Q600) at the 198,500 m2 Gran Via, Fira venue will be among the first to view and experience the company’s latest portfolio of advanced hardware and software solutions, bringing next level support to dedicated markets. These include corporate, education, retail, hospitality, healthcare, broadcast, food and beverage, public venues, among others.
Home for the week for PPDS teams from around the world, key headline announcements from the company at ISE 2022 will include the unveiling of a brand-new suite of 4K UHD professional TVs, updates to its highly versatile digital signage range, a new line of direct view LED displays, and additions to its families of collaborative interactive displays.
Continuing the evolution of PPDS’ ‘Total Solutions’ strategy, the company will also be announcing a major new internally-developed Cloud-based open platform, bringing a wave of new display control and management opportunities – stay tuned! PPDS will also announce a new value enhancing strategic partnership for a new range of advanced virus and bacteria eliminating health and hygiene solutions for safer indoor business environments.
Chris Colpaert, General Manager, commented: “We’re delighted and excited to confirm PPDS will once again be showcasing Philips professional displays at ISE, joining our partners and customers at the show’s new home in Barcelona – a venue befitting for the unveiling of our latest, not-to-be missed announcements and innovations. Whatever the industry, we are sure you will find the right solution for your business on our stand at ISE.” Franck Racapé, Vice President EMEA, added: “We were all disappointed that last year’s ISE event was cancelled. Here at PPDS, our global team has continued to work tirelessly to ensure it has remained business as usual at all times, retaining all staff and supporting our partners at every turn and challenge. The hard work has paid off and we can’t wait to see you all again in person and to showcase just some of the things we’ve been working on in what is guaranteed to be a great show.”
PPDS, the AV industry’s fastest growing provider of professional TVs, digital signage and LED display solutions, is excited to announce the latest evolution of its highly innovative and market-leading hospitality TV range, with the launch of a brand-new, advanced series of premium 4K Philips MediaSuite TVs. The latest additions to the growing Philips MediaSuite with Android TV OS family include the new slick and stylish Philips MediaSuite 6214U series, and a new 55” variant to the MediaSuite 5214U family, bringing unparalleled choice, quality and cost-saving opportunities to the hospitality industry.
Hailed as the world’s most complete all-in-one hotel TV entertainment solution, the new Philips MediaSuite TVs combine all the innovative, world-first features of previous premium models, while utilising the latest market feedback and research to ensure all current and future needs – including those around design, hygiene and vison impairment – are catered for. Ensuring an unrivalled home-from-home experience.
Available in 43”, 50”, 58” (new to the MediaSuite family), 65” and 75” variants, the wall mountable 6214U is PPDS’ most stylish and most energy efficient Philips MediaSuite TV range to date*, providing 400 nit, 4K UHD picture quality and a brand new, near bezel-free full metal anthracite colour design.
Jeroen Verhaeghe, International Business Manager for Hospitality, and the mastermind behind Philips MediaSuite, commented: “Since launching in 2019, Philips MediaSuite has redefined the role of the hotel TV, setting a new standard for control, personalisation and entertainment choice for the guest, while bringing once unimaginable back-end control and management options, to truly allow hoteliers to take control of the experience they want to offer.
The ISE 2022 Conference Programme
This year’s conference programme covers a whole host of hot topics across multiple verticals, starting with the full day Smart Building Conference on 9 May, the day before ISE opens its doors. With a focus on smart, safe and sustainable building technologies, SBC will welcome speakers including Erik Ubels, Owner, Metisreal, Kathy Farrington, Global Lead for Digital Buildings Program (Bos) And IOT Team Manager, Google, and Matthew Marson, UK Sector Director – Manufacturing + Technology, Arcadis.
The Control Rooms Summit will kick off the content programme on 10 May. This half-day event will explore the way control rooms are changing and how the community must work together to deliver appropriate and outstanding new models. It will be followed by the first standalone Smart Workplace Summit, which will delve into the innovations reshaping the workplace.
The Digital Signage Summit will return on 11 May with a packed agenda covering green signage, industry consolidation, best practice and the latest tech trends. Speakers include Kai Hendrik Müller from Porsche, Valentina Candeloro, Director International Marketing, Mood Media, and Judith Palmés Bosch, Managing Director/Business Consulting/Customers and Services, Accenture. On the afternoon of 11 May, the Digital Learning Summit will look at digital transformation within higher education. Zoom will give an inside view of its success and insights into its product roadmap as it positions itself at the heart of the learning ecosystem. There will also be great success stories of universities developing creative solutions to deliver hybrid learning at scale.
Taking place on the morning of 12 May, the first Superyacht Technology Summit will host inspiring global technology speakers and thought leaders discussing the integration process, immersive hands-on demos and workshops, and Tech Talks explaining how to succeed in the industry and highlighting how blue-chip companies can work successfully with superyacht R&D teams. At the Live Events Summit, experts from the world of pro audio, top manufacturers and professionals at the coalface of the live events industry will be sharing their expertise on topics including immersive audio, remote mixing and networking.
ISE 2022 association activities
In addition to the scheduled conferences, AVIXA and CEDIA will also be hosting extensive education programmes and special events.
CEDIA’s comprehensive offering will be delivered by subject matter experts from across the globe and also includes the opportunity to take CEDIA training in Spanish along with a wide range of opportunities to learn new skills.
Sessions begin on the morning of 10 May with a Future Technologies Update led by Rich Green. Other topics up for discussion include design documentation, power and energy storage, WiFi6 and Wi-Fi 6E, and video technologies. CEDIA will also host a number of more business-focused sessions, including 20 Ways to Increase Profits, A Project Manager’s Guide to the Financial Stuff, and Building your Business with Training.
AVIXA will kick off its ISE offering on 9 May with a regional meetup for the French AV community. It will stage similar events throughout the show for Italian and German attendees.
On 11 May, the AVIXA Women’s Council will host a Shared Experiences Panel in the Projection Dome in Hall 5. Panellists will discuss practical ways to inspire and empower women in AV and look at what companies are doing to tackle gender imbalance and promote and encourage women in the workplace.
The following day will see two panel discussions organised by AVIXA’s Diversity Council taking place on the Conference Stage in Hall 5. First up is Designing for Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, which will look at equity in leadership and building a culture of inclusion, the benefits of diversity and how technology helps diversity efforts. This will be followed by Intersectionality and AV/IT/AI. Intersectionality is the acknowledgement that everyone has their own unique experiences of discrimination and oppression and we must consider everything and anything that can marginalise people. This session will discuss how to create safe spaces and build communities, while establishing paths and opportunities for individual and organisational growth.
AVIXA is also organising the AV Experience Zone, also in Hall 5. Featuring Spanish-language content showcasing cutting-edge AV solutions and the latest trends within the industry, different sessions will be held for targeted vertical market audiences, professional technicians and students.
Also focusing on students, AV Career Day returns to ISE on 11 May. Organised by AVIXA, CEDIA and ISE, this year’s event will see participants come together in the Projection Dome to enjoy panel sessions and presentations before heading out on guided show floor tours and finishing with networking drinks.
ISE 2022 Show features
Also sure to impress visitors on each day of the show, the ISE Sound Xperience will take place at the Eventos Filmax Cinema Gran Via complex, a few hundred metres away from Hall 5. The cinema will host a number of uniquely configured audio spaces allowing leading audio brands, including Martin Audio, L-Acoustics and Adamson, to present a realistic representation of their latest technologies. Equipped with the latest Dolby digital cinema surround sound processors and high-end Barco projectors, the rooms range from in size from large-scale spaces to more intimate venues.
For those interested in the worlds of audio and live events, the Live Events Arena in Hall 7 has been specially created to augment the visitor experience. As well as the latest solutions for the sector, the arena stage will host 15-minute product demonstrations to provide a more detailed understanding of the latest technologies. A dedicated networking space will also be available.
Visitors looking to unearth new technology and identify opportunities for collaboration should head to the Discovery Zone in Congress Square. Featuring exhibitors including DronePixel by Ehang, Convergent Design, StreamIt, Imago, PlaceOS and more, the Discovery Zone will host everything from young ground-breaking companies to prestigious PLCs. Congress Square will also be the location of pavilions organised by Barcelona City Council and the government of Catalonia, hosting local and regional exhibitors.
Making its debut in Hall 6 at ISE 2022 will be the Retail Experience/Digital Signage Avenue. This multi-application show floor feature will bring together and present a selection of the world’s leading digital signage and DooH technologies. Visitors will be able to experience state-of-the art digital signage in action and find out how it is being used extensively for advertising and information delivery.
Lounges
A number of lounges will be situated throughout the show. In Hall 2, ISE will host a dedicated Influencer Lounge where social media influencers will interact with exhibitors and create and post show-related content. Facilities will include a podcast studio, photobooth, meeting areas and a live Twitter wall.
For sponsors pf the AV News Awards, the new AV News’ Media Lounge will provide a comfortable meeting and workspace. Internet connectivity, meeting tables and catering will all be available. While the capacity of the lounge is up to 40, we recommend that sponsors reserve a slot by emailing saskia.josephine@blueandgreen.co.uk.
Also new for this year, Women in Live Music (WILM) will host a lounge in Hall 7 as part of an ISE-supported initiative to encourage more women to visit the show and to join the AV industry. WILM will be joined by representatives from Women in Lighting. Malle Kaas, founder and CEO of WILM, says: “We hope to encourage more women to come to the show by offering them a ‘safe space’ where they can hang out and connect with other women. But I also hope that both exhibitors and male guests will visit the lounge and learn more about the industry from a woman’s perspective.”
Awards and events
Once again, we cannot let this opportunity go without mentioning the AV News Awards. The Awards ceremony is held over breakfast on the opening day of the show at 6.30 am on Tuesday 10th May in Hall 7 of the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. If you haven’t already arranged your ticket for this highly hospitable networking event. Once again your contact is saskia.hosephine@blueandgreen.co.uk who has the details of any late availability.
Later in the day, ISE attendees will also be able to explore IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the largest international event devoted to industry transformation through disruptive technologies, which runs from 10-12 May at the Fira. The sixth edition of IOTSWC will take place under the theme Game-changing technologies for industry transformation and the two events will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the crossroads between different sets of disruptive technologies. Visitors can access the IOTSWC exhibition area at no extra cost, while those registered to any of the ISE conferences will benefit from a 50% discount on the IOTSWC congress programme – and vice versa.
The ISE Open Innovation Challenge, hosted by ACCIÓ (the Catalonian Agency for Business Competitiveness) and Enterprise Europe Network, will take place in the Catalonia Pavilion throughout the show, with eight corporations looking for new technologies and solutions partners to help solve a range of business issues. The event features challenges across seven categories: live events; broadcast and content creation; residential and smart building; hotels and hospitality; digital signage and digital out-of-home media; unified communications and education technology; and audio.
Technology providers that have the potential to help solve these challenges can register to participate in the event and arrange physical or online meetings with the companies involved. On-site corporate challenges will take place between 10:00 and 12:30 and between 13:00 and 15:00 each day of the show. And, of course, no ISE would be complete without the Stand Design Awards. Managed solely by EXHIBITOR magazine, an award-winning print and online magazine featuring best practices for trade show marketing, the awards acknowledge ISE exhibitors and their stand-design efforts. Every stand on the ISE show floor is automatically entered into the free competition and judged on site during ISE 2022 by world-renowned designers and marketers. The winners will be revealed at the Stand Design Awards Ceremony, which takes place at 16:30 on Thursday 12 May on the Live Events Stage in Hall 7.
Show schedule
Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2022, will take place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía on 10-13 May 2022. The ISE Conference programme runs from Monday 9 May through to Thursday 12 May.
Keeping safe
With plans for a show over five halls, safety and security remain of utmost importance to the show organisers. Covid safety measures will remain under constant review to ensure the most appropriate plans are in place for the situation in May 2022 as ISE continues to work closely with the venue, the city of Barcelona and the local and national health authorities. Potential measures could include the wearing of face masks, social distancing, and provision of enhanced sanitisation measures throughout the venue. A negative test, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery will be required to access the venue.
