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Nureva integrates with Extron Nureva Inc has announced that its HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems now integrate with Extron control and automation solutions to deliver camera-tracking features that support hybrid working and learning. Extron used Nureva’s sound location device API, avail-
tion, location and level are reported several times per second to enable automatic camera adjustments based on the location of the active speakers. This results in more refined camera positioning and switching and a better experience for remote participants. Hundreds of cameras by leading manu-
automation solutions with Nureva’s audio conferencing capabilities,” said Casey Hall, chief marketing officer at Extron. “By simplifying integration between products, our shared customers will benefit from better meetings aided by enhanced audio and control experiences.”
Nureva Inc has announced that its HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems now integrate with Extron control and automation solutions to deliver camera-tracking features that support hybrid working and learning. able through Nureva Developer Toolkit, to update the Extron Control Systems Driver. The Extron control processor receives sound tracking data from the HDL300 and Dual HDL300 systems and sends a preset recall command to smoothly steer camera views to the location of the person speaking. The supplied audio location data leverages Nureva’s patented Microphone Mist technology, which fills a room with thousands of virtual microphones so everyone can be heard everywhere in a space. Sound direc-
facturers integrate the use of preset recalls with the Extron control processor. With the launch of this integration, Nureva HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio systems can supply voice tracking data to any of those cameras with the simple installation of the Extron driver. Nureva’s sound location device API was created as part of a program to work with leading companies like Extron on steering cameras with Nureva audio systems to improve and simplify remote collaboration. “It’s exciting for Extron to combine our industry leading control and
“We are pleased to collaborate with Extron to deliver the simplicity and flexibility that our mutual customers demand for their hybrid spaces by combining our sound location data for third-party cameras with Extron control systems,” said Nancy Knowlton, Nureva’s CEO. “Using the intelligence built into Microphone Mist technology, our IT-friendly wall-mounted systems are delivering a level of camera tracking sophistication that, until now, was only possible with traditional pro AV solutions.”
PSNI Global Alliance welcomes VuWall PSNI Global Alliance has announced a strategic partnership for video wall management and AV distribution solutions with the addition of VuWall as its latest Global Preferred Vendor Partner (PVP).A globally recognized technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization technology, VuWall provides solutions to easily manage visual information on video walls and displays throughout entire facilities. Their innovative visualization solutions are deployed in a wide range of industries in more than 45 countries powering more than 3,000 video walls in some of the world’s most prestigious Fortune 500 control rooms and corporate workspace. With this new partnership, VuWall has become a global strategic manufacturing partner of The Alliance, granting access to its Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) to pursue new market opportunities and enable worldwide, standardized solutions for their customers. “We are honoured to have been selected as a Preferred Vendor Partner with PSNI," said Dan Gundry, vice president and managing director of VuWall USA. “I have known PSNI for many years and respect its mission and its Certified Solution Providers. We are excited to introduce VuWall to the CSPs and help them deliver world-class solutions to their customers.”
OOONA and VoiceQ plan technology integration OOONA has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with VoiceQ to streamline the script adaptation, editing and voice recording process for their respective clients. The partnership aims to offer VoiceQ’s dubbing capabilities within
from our Transcribe tool can be further processed and manipulated within the VoiceQ environment for voiceover and dubbing recording purposes. Full integration between our platforms is planned next so that our
the BYOD devices •Separated BYOD: the network provided for the BYOD devices is separated from the control network • Dedicated: each connected BYOD device
OOONA’s Integrated platform. VoiceQ facilitates authentic storytelling between cultures by developing software that speeds up the dialogue creation and replacement process for television, film, video and gaming post production, enabling precise synchronization of audio assets. Its Digital Rythmoband feature provides voice talents with a karaoke-like experience, allowing them to deliver compelling performances, while its real-time reporting features allow directors and managers to accurately assess script volume and develop talent booking schedules. The New Zealand company has achieved global brand recognition by helping drive the English dubbing boom. It is trusted by over 270 dubbing studios and thousands of professionals worldwide. “We have been following OOONA for a while now as several of our clients are loyal users and advocates of the platform,” explains Steven Renata, Managing Director at VoiceQ. “We have been very impressed with the online tools OOONA offers for subtitling and scripting purposes, and we wanted to facilitate communication between our systems. We also wanted to give our clients the option to place orders within the OOONA Integrated platform that can be executed seamlessly on any of the VoiceQ applications." "We believe in providing our clients with the best of all third-party services within our ecosystem, facilitating and streamlining their workflows, so integrating with VoiceQ's software made sense,” adds Wayne Garb, OOONA co-founder and CEO. “We are currently working on the first stage of this integration to ensure smooth file exchange between our platforms. This way file assets
clients can access any of the VoiceQ apps directly within OOONA Integrated." OOONA integrated is a combination of OOONA Manager and the full suite of OOONA Tools in a single end-to-end system that addresses any media localization need. Hosted on AWS and continuously tested and monitored, OOONA Integrated is a secure and scalable solution for use by organizations of any size. It comes loaded with a mobile app for fast and remote task allocation and approval, as well as APIs into a growing number of third-party tools for a seamless user experience. VoiceQ software is the latest addition to this list. Lightware upgrades security for collaborative networking Lightware Visual Engineering is strengthening the security profiles of its product range as collaborative applications continue to soar in popularity across the globe. With unprotected AV network applications, data is vulnerable to intrusions from the Internet. By separating sensitive data from Internet connectivity, all users of Lightware’s universal matrix switcher, Taurus UCX, can access the Internet without risking security breaches. The Isolated Ethernet Networks (port-based VLAN setting) feature allows AV integrators and IT administrators to decide which networks are connected to the USB-C ports of Taurus UCX, as well as which networks the connected devices can use. By working in this way, connected devices can be separated from the corporate network, increasing network security. The application is easy to customise and offers three modes: •Transparent: this is the default mode, with a network openly used by Taurus UCX and
has access to an independent and dedicated Ethernet network. “Hybrid, at the office and virtual meeting room environments are now standard for corporations worldwide but reliance on the public internet brings with it a need to solidify security,” said Gergely Vida, CEO, Lightware Visual Engineering. “The new Ethernet security features in Taurus UCX address the growing need among organisations to give employees the freedom to exchange information securely when connecting with BYOD.” Vida added, “Lightware’s world-class signal management products are designed to deliver unparalleled quality, reliability and security in AV applications and thanks to this feature, we can assure that BYOD devices have only access to the assigned network. It was one of the key requirements from our customers, and we are more than happy to release this functionality.” Lightware’s data diode option, available in the HDMI-3DOPT-DD series extenders, guarantees data confidentiality while offering systems integrators greater flexibility to secure their network when connecting to a diverse range of third-party devices, increasingly used in modern meeting rooms and collaboration environments. The upgraded functionality is available and ready to use today. A data diode is a network device that allows data to travel only in one direction to guarantee information security. Most commonly found in extreme high security environments such as nuclear power plants and other electric power generation facilities, the solution is especially important if sensitive data is stored on a network which requires connectivity to the Internet.
LANG AG renews with Panasonic
Through PSNI’s global network of AV/ IT Certified Solution Providers, this partnership will strengthen VuWall’s solution offerings on a global scale. “We warmly welcome VuWall to our growing list of PVPs and are thrilled to be partnering with them to further enable our global network,” said Tom Roberts, director of vendor programs for The Alliance. “The Alliance is built around the evolving and dynamic needs of technology users and recognizes the power of top-tier manufacturers solution offerings. Their comprehensive knowledge of the control room market and leading solutions will be a strong asset to PSNI’s portfolio.”
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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. All vendors within the PSNI PVP program are pre-screened by the Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) of The Alliance to ensure that only the best technology providers are represented. Customers who engage with The Alliance are assured seamless installation and support, benefiting from the collective expertise of PSNI’s integrators and vendors alike.
With the Rental & Staging and Location Based Entertainment industries facing an increasingly complex market, leading players are looking to the latest AV technologies for an edge. Rising transport costs and staff shortages, alongside increasingly flexible bookings from event organisers are major challenges for event production companies. It’s why LANG AG, one of Europe’s leading visual presentation technology dry-hire businesses in the Rental and Staging market, today announced a major investment in Panasonic’s new RQ25K Series, for 100 units of the world’s smallest and lightest 3-Chip DLP projectors with up to 20,000lm brightness and 4K resolution. “This significant investment, and extension of our more than 30-year relationship with Panasonic, will help our customers meet today’s industry challenges,” said Tobias Lang, CEO at LANG AG. “The Panasonic RQ25K Projector Series delivers next generation visual technology that
wows the crowds with the latest and greatest image quality, streamlines workflows to enable fast and effective set-up and control and delivers unrivalled reliability.” LANG AG chose the new Series, available in December, because it offers a number of important advantages to its rental users. The RQ25K is 40% smaller and 35% lighter than its RQ22K predecessor, making it easier to transport and stack for Rental and Staging companies and more convenient to position for fixed installations. The Series simplifies everything from installation to operation with time-saving workflow streamlining features. Integration into wider systems is also fast and simple with the first Panasonic projector to be Intel Smart Display Module (Intel SDM)-ready. “From the moment Panasonic introduced its first 20,000lm projectors back in 2012 it has defined the sector,” added Tobias Lang. “We immediately saw the benefits of the new RQ25K Series for our customers.
With the SDM slot it sets new benchmarks in terms of configurability and connectivity, bridging to IP-based systems like Panasonic PTZ cameras or KAIROS. We deliberately decided to go with this 4K platform only as we see the market moving to higher resolutions, so we have unified the fleet on 4K. We look forward to being one of the first European providers to offer this ground-breaking AV technology for our rental customers.” Jan Markus Jahn, Head of the Media Entertainment Business Unit at Panasonic Connect Europe, added: “This LANG investment in RQ25, alongside its existing IP-
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