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TD SYNNEX Maverick Brings Zoom to Channel 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 order to enable deployment of Zoom solutions.
Hugo Graca, Senior Vice President, Specialised Solutions, TD SYNNEX, said: “This new agreement with Zoom represents a great opportunity for our partners in Europe to accelerate its smart collaboration offerings at scale with a market-leading solution that has become a byword for innovation in the unified communications space in the last few years
“Our specialist Maverick teams across the region are poised to extend Zoom’s reach across the channel, helping our partners to deliver on the promise of true hybrid work flexibility, simplifying deployment and accelerating go-to-market with comprehensive solutions combining hardware and software to address the demand for hybrid and virtual collaboration solutions,” added Graça.
Dion Smith, Head of Channels, EMEA, Zoom, said: “With the global workforce embracing hybrid work environments and the growing demand for Zoom across all client verticals and industries, it’s the perfect time
to extend the reach of our solutions portfolio to the channel through this new agreement with Maverick.
“The breadth and reach of TD SYNNEX across Europe, allied to their operational strength and the deep specialisation of the Maverick team, provide a great launchpad for us to accelerate adoption of the evolving range of Zoom solutions and tools.”
Partners can now access the entire Zoom portfolio, including the unified communications platform Zoom One, an evolution of the Zoom experience, which combines team chat, phone, meetings, whiteboard, and other solutions for a holistic collaboration experience. Alongside Zoom One, Maverick partners can incorporate Zoom Rooms, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom IQ, Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Webinars, and Zoom Whiteboard into the solutions they take to market
The recently launched Zoom Contact Center is an omnichannel solution optimised for video that helps answer end-customers’
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questions and solve issues faster, improving the overall customer experience, and driving operational efficiency.
This new offering works in tandem with Maverick’s portfolio of collaboration and communication technologies from world-leading manufacturers to create modern meeting spaces with flawless video and audio.
Zoom’s offerings are now available to partners in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Poland, the Czech Republic, and the United Kingdom.
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Vizrt Group invests in partners with expanded offering and new program
The aim of Vizrt Group’s substantial partner investment is to extend its certification and training offerings of Vizrt solutions to current and future NewTek and Vizrt partners. This will be the first time since the acquisition of NewTek by Vizrt in 2019, that NewTek partners will gain access to training, certification, and the opportunity to sell the Vizrt product portfolio. NewTek will also widen its channel partnerships beyond its
While Vizrt does have a series of partners, it has historically not had a formalized partner program. With the new program, cus-
and certifications to deliver what our partners have been asking for, to better support them in achieving success. And we are really excited to share what we’ve accomplished so far, very soon,” says Vanessa Walmsley, Global Head of Customer Success, Vizrt Group.
The first of the new trainings and certifications will be launched in the new year and focus on live graphics and live production,
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traditional channel resellers with new tiers and offerings for systems integrators, value added resellers, consultants and more.
“Partners have been a key differentiator for our success and as the cross-over of proAV and broadcast grows, we realize the opportunity and importance of uniting our portfolios, extending and injecting investment into our Vizrt Group partner programs
tomers can choose to buy direct or through partners – depending on what suits them – providing accessibility to Vizrt solutions and expanding the number of local Vizrt experts – globally.
“We spoke with many of our key Vizrt partners earlier this year and realized we can do better. We’ve been working hard as a team to build out extensive new trainings
available for free to all Vizrt and NewTek partners through Viz University.
Viz University will also offer extensive on-
ISE 2023 “must see” exhibits
As a new Barco ClickShare survey reveals today, 1 in 3 workers (33%) who mostly work in the office found it easier to tell when a colleague is overworked or stressed when seeing them face to face, leaving remote workers at risk of struggling under the radar of management teams. This comes as over 1 in 4 (27%) of staff report experi-
gagement from work due to poor management and tech overload (14%).
Recent research suggests that quiet quitting is a growing phenomenon in the hybrid workplace and one which employers will have to keep a firm grip on in order to manage staff wellbeing and productivity levels.
According to a June 2022 study by global
our skills. But even for organizations who have focused on improving wellbeing, the hybrid model can become an obstacle. Without day-to-day contact, it is difficult to notice changes in someone’s behaviour if they feel muted and starting conversations about wellbeing on online work platforms can be challenging.”
“Reinvent for Growth” report highlights how media companies can improve user experiences and drive revenue with new entertainment ecosystems
As part of its second annual global entertainment study, Accenture surveyed 6,000 consumers to understand their preferences and behaviors regarding their online entertainment experiences. Four in 10 respondents (41%) said they would pay for an all-in-one platform for their entertainment services. In addition, three in five (61%) want the ability to share their streaming profiles across platforms to allow for better personalization of content. “Standalone streaming services are running up against some simple facts: There
More than seven in 10 consumers (72%) reported frustration at finding something to watch, up 6 percentage points from last year.
More than half (55%) of consumers said they are overwhelmed by the number of streaming services to choose from, with 26% saying it can take them more than 10 minutes to settle on a streaming choice (up from 17% last year).
Accenture’s report also identifies three emerging roles for entertainment companies that are competing for consumers’ time, attention and money:
Audience aggregators are platform companies with a diversified business model that monetize attention and engagement
two crucial outcomes — creating inclusive, lower churn services and bundles that will drive revenue for media companies, while delivering experiences that enable consumers to easily find and access content.”
For additional insights and findings on the drivers behind media and entertainment reinvention, click here.
Accenture conducted research to gain an understanding of consumers’ preferences, beliefs and behaviors on their online entertainment experiences. The online survey of 6,000 consumers aged 18+ in 10 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India,
encing burnout over chronic work-related stress that has not been managed successfully.
Overall, 7 in 10 (72%) workers reported holding some negative views towards hybrid working, with over a quarter (28%) pointing to tech overload – when excessive use of devices reduces their capacity to accomplish their work, as a major cause for concern. The same number also reported an inability to “switch off” from their devices in their own personal time, due to work
analytics firm Gallup, 50% of the U.S workforce is made up of ‘quiet quitters’, while only 14% of European employees are engaged at work.
The research findings suggest that there could be a cohort of people whose stress levels and workload pressures are going unnoticed by their colleagues and managers – which could create a ticking mental health time bomb.
“While it is clear that the hybrid model is here to stay and enjoys great popularity
“However, if new tools and practices can be brought in to make wellbeing an active part of someone’s daily agenda, then the hybrid world can make taking specific action more impactful,” posits Dr Tang. “Leaders must remain mindful that a transition to the ‘new normal’ is not a return to the ‘old’ way of working. It is time for them to actively listen to their workforce, to take the time to spot the social, biological, practical and verbal indicators of workplace stress and create an atmosphere of compassion.”
are limits to what consumers will pay for and only a certain amount of complexity and options that they are prepared to deal with,” said John Peters, a managing director in Accenture’s Media & Entertainment industry practice. “It is time to reimagine entertainment ecosystems so that media companies can move to profitable growth by helping consumers get everything they need and want.”
Other findings from the report further highlight the need for media organizations to reconsider their operational and content strategies:
More than one-third (35%) of consumers unsubscribed from at least one of the top
directly and indirectly by tying multiple entertainment and other services together in one place.
Audience cultivators will create and efficiently monetize entertainment in one or multiple forms (e.g., video, music, gaming etc.) by knowing their core audience, focusing on content/cost efficiency, and ensuring that they’re included in audience aggregator platforms and bundles.
Content merchants will focus on making the best possible content without needing to monetize the engagement their content achieves.
“The future of the media industry is moving toward aggregated platforms,” said Imran
Italy, Japan, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S.) was designed to identify significant changes to the existing direct-to-consumer media regime and offer suggestions for brands across the media spectrum to adapt their model to be more relevant and successful with customers. Fieldwork was conducted between October and November 2022. Oxford Economics assisted in developing the survey, carrying out fieldwork, analyzing the data, and establishing key narratives. The collection of 2021 data was done by a different partner. To ensure appropriate comparisons, the samples for both 2021 and 2022 studies have been adjusted to have a similar structure.
commitments. A further quarter (25%) of workers report feeling stressed out by all the meeting technology they are expected to use and just under 1 in 5 (19%) state that hybrid working has had a negative influence on their collaboration with colleagues, with over a third (35%) of remote staff stating they miss in-person interactions with co-workers.
The Barco Meeting Barometer is an annual index charting worker’s satisfaction with their hybrid meeting environments. Looking at a sample of 5,000 workers spread across Europe and the U.S, the latest index found that worker satisfaction came to -25%. While a recorded rise in satisfaction of 13% can be garnered when compared to a November 2021 study by Barco, the overall sentiment towards hybrid meeting experience would benefit from significant improvement.
Following almost 3 years of familiarity with remote and hybrid work, the survey found that 65% of workers are either back in the office full time or spend more time in the office than remote – but almost a third (31%) wish they could work from home more often. That said, quiet quitting has begun to take hold, as almost a quarter (23%) of workers explicitly reporting disen-
with workers due to the flexibility it can offer, businesses must be careful to ensure that it does not become a double-edged sword,” said Yannic Laleeuwe, Segment Marketing Director Workplace at Barco. “As hybrid has become a professional mainstay, remote colleagues may feel less able to communicate the pressures they are facing, masking work-related stress and overwhelm that may build into a larger disengagement issue if left unaddressed.”
Laleeuwe continued: “With many employees reporting disengagement from their work, or “quiet quitting” due to poor management and overwhelm caused by the various tech tools they’re being told to use, it is clear that the learnings from the last three years of hybrid work need a more concerted effort to be implemented correctly, to the benefit of all. If businesses expect to get the best out of their teams, they must provide them with the tools they need to feel supported and heard, wherever they are remote or in-office.”
Dr Audrey Tang, chartered psychologist and author of The Leader’s Guide to Resilience proposes: “Work is good for mental health, providing many of us an opportunity to escape some of the pressures of our daily lives, and to be recognised for
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line training and certifications for technical proficiency, integration, sales, and product knowledge to better understand the possibilities of how the NewTek, Vizrt, Flowics by Vizrt, and NDI product portfolios can work together to drive stronger solutions.
“We offer the most innovative and comprehensive suite of software-defined storytelling solutions on the market. Growing our partners and global experts is critical to keeping us as leading innovators. We are in a good position to invest in these spaces, accelerate our customers’ access to skilled Vizrt partners, and amplify our growth,”
five streaming video-on-demand services in the last 12 months, and 26% said that they plan to cut one or more in the next 12 months.
states Daniel Nergård, Chief Revenue Officer, Vizrt Group.
Suffering in silence: As 1 in 4 workers report burnout, a third of their colleagues find it easiest to spot the signs when office-based
Over 1 in 4 (27%) of staff report burnout due to chronic work stress
Is hybrid hiding the problem? 1 in 3 staff can’t tell if remote colleagues are suffering Quiet quitters: staff say poor management (23%) and tech overload (14%) is causing them to disengage from work
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Exertis has partnered with Seceon, the pioneer of the first fully-automated, real-time cyber threat detection, containment and elimination platform. Seceon empowers enterprises, service providers and MSSPs with its award-winning, best-in-class solutions for detection and prevention of all known and unknown cyber threats in real-time, from outside and within an organisation.
The spectrum of offering is huge to develop customised IT solutions for a wide range of customer needs. Seceon and Exertis have partnered up to develop new channels for the Seceon Open Threat Management (OTM) platform and the solutions – aiSIEM, aiMSSP and aiXDR - built on the platform. The solution uses Machine Learning to develop an understanding of future threats rather than simply relying upon the threats already noticed, and can then immediately quarantine and fix, or notify a human being for attention.
Dominic Ryles, Director of Sales and Commercial – Security, Exertis Enterprise, said: “I’m excited to have Seceon join the Exertis Enterprise – Security solution stack as it gives our channel partners the tools
they need to better equip themselves for visibility and actionable insights into the types of malicious threats that are targeting organisations today. It’s estimated that the Detection & Response market will grow at a 40% CAGR by 2026 (Canalys Estimate: October 2022), of which Seceon plays a pivotal role in this arena and promises a huge growth area for many of our channel partners who are looking to turn themselves into an MSSP or offer SOC-level services to their customers.
Seceon’s award-winning aiSIEM, aiMSSP, and aiXDR solutions are run on their Open Threat Management Platform, which means channel partners don’t have to have a huge amount of expertise in this field, as they are guided by machine learning-based behavioural analytics and AI-based decision making – to raise and eliminate only the qualified cyber security threats, proactively and confidently.”
“Globally cybersecurity market is growing at a higher rate because of focus on digitization due to government initiatives and also increased cyber-attacks,” said Lalit Shinde, Chief Revenue Officer at Seceon.
“Exertis is a reputed and very well-estab-
Dominic Ryles, Director of Sales and Commercial – Security, Exertis Enterprise, said: “I’m excited to have Seceon join the Exertis Enterprise – Security
Exertis Enterprise, leading distributor of technology products and specialist services, has become certified to offer Dell co-delivery installation services in the UK – working alongside Dell to both sell and deliver installation.
The service is provided through Exertis Enterprise’s professional services installation team, or in combination with Dell specialists, and the engineers have undertaken the same rigorous training as Dell’s own installers in order to be certified to deploy the relevant Dell solutions for customers.
Dell’s PowerStore and PowerScale ranges can currently be installed by Exertis Enterprise engineers, and other Dell solution co-delivery certifications can now be obtained by the team thanks to Exertis Enterprise’s engineers who are boosting their skills to provide these, and further, offerings.
enabling them to drive improved cost efficiencies and gain a competitive edge. With this new capability, we are enhancing our Dell value-add to customers, strengthening our longstanding vendor / distributor relationship with Dell, and also bolstering the skills and services to help customers maintain their significance and value.”
Exertis Enterprise acts as a trusted installer in collaboration with Dell Services Specialist and Support Organisation. Exertis Enterprise can now not only offer pre- and post-sales and supply of Dell solutions but can deliver and manage the whole project end-to-end.
lished value-added distributor with a very large customer base globally, and working together we intend to bring the disruptive innovation in cyber security market to all organisations, irrespective of their size.”
PPDS has announced a brand-new partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, bringing its advanced Chromecast built-in Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs to deliver IHG’s next generation in-room entertainment solution. Aligning the two companies’
non-linear), personalisation and control to guests and hoteliers. As a part of this new global partnership, Philips MediaSuite TVs, available across multiple sizes from 49”75”, will be available for hotels to purchase. What’s more, with Philips MediaSuite
guest experience, and it’s crucial that we have an innovative platform that allows guests to further personalise their stay and interact with IHG in new ways.”
“PPDS is a great partner to help us take the next step in strengthening our in-room
Paul Hickingbotham, Technical Director of Exertis Enterprise, said: “It’s our aim to provide services and solutions to our customers which give them real business agility,
Hickingbotham continued: “Due to the high performance and security standards which Dell solutions demand, we are delighted to be the certified to carry out this specific set of certifications; enabling us to be trusted to co-deliver deployment services in collaboration with Dell, meaning no quality is lost in the high-level service we deliver to consumers.”
Paul Hickingbotham, Technical Director of Exertis Enterprise, said: “It’s our aim to provide services and solutions to our customers which give them real business agility, enabling them to drive improved cost efficiencies and gain a competitive edge.
PSCo has announced a substantial expansion to their trade rental fleet with the addition of Barco Event Master image processing solutions for the live events market. The move sees PSCo immediately offer the best-in-class range of image processing and screen control systems including the flagship E2 Gen 2 and S3 Tri-Combo 4K presentation systems, EC-50 event controller, and PDS-4K presentation switchers to enhance PSCo’s rental offering in the UK.
The products are widely regarded as the industry benchmark providing rugged and modular screen management systems for a wide range of live event applications.
Trade partners will benefit from rental-ready trade hire packages across all Barco products, as well as access to Barco image processing demonstration facilities at Innovation House, PSCo’s experience centre in Bracknell. PSCo will also be stocking select items from the Event Master range for sales to support rental partners with time sensitive project opportunities.
Additionally, PSCo have added Image-
technologies hired from PSCo.
“The investment in the Barco Event Master suite of products will complement and add value to our existing range of LED and projection packages. This represents a major step towards providing our technical rental partners with a more complete solution
events market with added access to PSCo’s full wrap of support services including flexible local
ambitions to deliver advanced, highly innovative and unparalleled guest experiences, IHG – one of the world's leading hospitality groups with more than 6,000 properties across 100 countries – will begin introducing Philips MediaSuite TVs into selected hotels across all of its brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Holiday Inn brand family, Crowne Plaza, voco and Hotel Indigo, in the coming months.
PPDS is one of the global technology partners approved to serve IHG’s complete portfolio of hotels, accounting for almost one million guest rooms globally, and with a further 1,800 new properties currently in the development pipeline.
First launched in 2019, Philips MediaSuite revolutionised hospitality TVs, combining best-in-class 4K UHD picture quality with a series of world-first innovations and solutions to bring once unimaginable levels of entertainment choice (both linear and
remaining the only dedicated hospitality TVs to feature Chromecast built-in, guests staying at selected IHG hotels will be able to wirelessly cast their streaming content, including movies, gaming, presentations and more, straight to the big screen for higher resolution viewing, from their own smart devices at the touch of a button. Part of a long-term commitment to featuring Chromecast, extensive security protocols have also been built-in, with all guest data deleted upon a guest successfully checking out of their room.
Philips MediaSuite TVs are also designed Netflix ready, enabling hoteliers to integrate the service directly onto the hotel room TV, giving guests instant access to the movies and shows on their own account, with no costly external players or peripherals required. Peter Palli, SVP, Property, Owner, and Stay Experience Products & Platforms at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “In-room entertainment is an important part of the
entertainment experience in IHG hotels and resorts around the world. This partnership will allow us to provide enhanced guest experiences, while also increasing the value proposition for our hotels with the integration of the Chromecast functionality into the TV.”
Mikael da Fonseca, International Key Account Director for Hospitality at PPDS commented: “We are proud and honoured to have become an official global partner with IHG® Hotels & Resorts, supporting their ambitions to bring world-leading entertainment services to guests. We look forward to seeing the advantages of our Philips MediaSuite TVs creating unforgettable experiences for IHG guests as the solution is rolled out around the world.”
Pro-4K switcher scalers to bolster LED video scaling and provide further support to trade partners already operating Barco products on their own rental fleets.
Tom Allott, Asset Manager at PSCo comments: “We are excited to partner with Barco to expand our trade rental offering to the live events industry with a focus on the latest image processing solutions. Barco are amongst the most prestigious and respected brands in live events technologies and for many years our trade partners have relied on their products to deliver high-impact messaging and visuals on display
from PSCo as their trade supplier.”
Ashley Raines, Country Manager UK & Ireland at Barco adds:
“We are delighted to be expanding our partnership with PSCo, one of the best known and longest standing names in the UK for offering trade-only access to the latest display technologies.
“Barco have a long-standing distribution relationship with PSCo and the Midwich Group, and we are pleased that Barco’s Event Master range including presentation switchers, controllers and video scalers are now much more accessible to the UK live
DiGiCo’s distributor for India, Hi-Tech Audio & Image, has achieved another DiGiCo landmark by supplying Udaipur-based rental company, Bharat Music, with its first DiGiCo SD10. “From small conferences to complex open-air concerts, DiGiCo has been the industry’s preferred choice for many years now,” says Vicky Sahu, Director, Bharat Music. “Looking at technical features and market demand, we felt that DiGiCo definitely fits our work profile.”
Immediately after purchasing the SD10, Bharat Music supplied the console to various eminent Bollywood artist’s live shows including Papon, Guru Randhawa, Mika Singh and Stebin Ben. As an emerging audio-video rental company in Rajasthan, Vicky Sahu and his team are known for providing specialized services for big corporate and grand wedding events.
“DiGiCo SD10’s flexible layout and intuitive operation is greatly appreciated by its users. The SD10 is a rider friendly console and very much in demand among production managers,” notes Satyam Rajvanshi, DiGiCo Application Engineer at Hi-Tech Audio & Image. “For anyone who has purchased DiGiCo as their first console, I would say that the investment is a very good decision. All DiGiCo consoles are user friendly, with a fully functional user interface that allows the engineer to mix with ease. Moreover, we are always there to train and support anyone who owns a DiGiCo console.”
Akshay Rajput, Sales & Marketing Manager from Hi-Tech Audio & Image, who is dedicated to the Rajasthan territory to promote DiGiCo amongst existing and
prospective clients, adds, “As a young entrepreneur, Vicky Sahu is ambitious to upgrade his audio inventory to reach more business prospects. He understood that owning a DiGiCo console would open up new avenues in live entertainment shows across Rajasthan and we are glad to support and provide Bharat Music with their first DiGiCo console.”
There are currently 11 DiGiCo SD consoles across Rajasthan. That number is anticipated to rise with the growing demand among rental companies. “There is healthy competition among mixing console brands in the Indian market. As DiGiCo’s India distributor, we have to come up with effective sales strategies that can turn our prospects to patrons,” shares Nirdosh Ag-
AVer Europe, the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions, announces a new strategic
• A one tap start to an instant or scheduled meeting supporting Teams, Zoom, Google and other platforms in the same room.
• The ability to share content easily from any device without installing third-party apps – no dongle needed and network independent.
• The flexibility to present, co-annotate and brainstorm remotely in real time on any type of file.
partnership with Re Mago. This collaboration will deliver a powerful integrated solution for corporate and higher education users, combining state of the art AI auto
The solution is designed to be installed on Windows 10 room computers, works with touch and non-touch displays and integrates perfectly with AVer premium quality cameras for a range of different meeting rooms. The AVer VB342PRO is designed for medium sized rooms, the AVer VC520PRO2 for large rooms and the AVer CAM570 for extra-large board rooms where speaker tracking and more than one camera point of view is a must.
Valarea Room is also ideal for training spaces, where the AVer DL30 series and AVer PTC300UV2 series are the perfect plug and play auto-tracking camera solutions to pair with. The room systems can be easily operated with the Valarea touch controller.
Users can start meetings, manage audio and video, screen share and launch apps from the controller. Alternatively, users can build their own touch controllers.
“AVer is delighted to collaborate with Re Mago to provide seamless communication solutions for our customers across Europe.
Combining the AVer world-leading AI auto tracking cameras with Valarea Rooms from Re Mago offers our users the best possible
environment for immersive and successful hybrid meeting and learning experiences,” says Rene Buhay, SVP of Sales and Marketing, AVer Europe.
“At Valarea, we consistently deliver high-quality video communications solutions for business and education. This collaboration with AVer enables users to
garwal, Managing Director of Hi-Tech Audio & Image. “Regular demos and trainings are major pre-sales tools for us. We discussed Vicky Sahu’s requirements so we could advise on which DiGiCo console would be best suited for his inventory. To ensure the right products are provided, it’s very important to work together with clients. We welcome Bharat Music on-board with their newly purchased DiGiCo SD10 to join us in our venture.”
Rajan Gupta, CEO & Founder of Hi-Tech Audio & Image is now leading the company with a progressive business vision for DiGiCo. “I am delighted that Bharat Music has chosen to go with DiGiCo as their first mixing console,” he concludes. “The SD10 has just about everything a mixing engineer
needs onboard to make an artist’s stage sound good. We have been distributing DiGiCo to the Indian market for almost a decade now with professionalism and proficiency. For us, it’s a responsibility to establish DiGiCo as the go to mixing solution for the audio rental market and we are able to achieve that with the support of the DiGiCo team.”
combine the best hardware and software to create an enhanced, user friendly and flexible hybrid meeting and learning experience in a range of settings” says Cristiano Fumagalli, CTO at Re Mago Ltd.
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 British Sign Language interpreters in ASDA superstores. Ian Beeley is Head of Digital Display at Skratch. He says: “L.B. Foster is the perfect partner to take what we do at Skratch to the next level. It provides us with electrical installation and Principal Contractor expertise, as well as service and maintenance capability. And as part of a global business, we will be better placed to unlock opportunities that are currently out of our reach.” Skratch has established a unique market position, offering a single-point supply solution model for clients with the entire process - from concept to project delivery and maintenance - delivered in-house. In 2018, the company launched an innovative CMS system that enabled a simple user interface, administration control, and full functionality for non-conventional display formats, such as stretch displays and LED. Continued investment in the software includes operational updates, additional functionality, and increased input options for gesture control, touch display, and audience analytic integration.
In 2020, and the onset of the global COVID19 pandemic, Skratch expanded its operations to facilitate large-scale deployments of solutions previously only supplied for low-volume or proof-of-concept scenarios. Ian Beeley explains: “COVID was a gamechanger for the business. We responded quickly to the changing needs of our customers, particularly those operating in the retail sector, delivering COVID messaging and in-store advertising via their Content Management System.”
The team at Skratch, many of whom have grown their roles within the business through hard work and promotions, are at the core of the company’s success. Thirteen engineers currently operate from Skratch's Midlands-based main office covering the whole of the UK. The company operates a fleet of modern, emission-compliant vehicles and logistics are managed internally by a dedicated team ensuring efficient scheduling and project management flow.
with a focus on being sustainable. Sustainability has become a key objective for the business, through utilising the latest digital hardware which minimizes power consumption as well as supporting our clients in reducing their waste produced through print media options.”
Ian Beeley concludes: “Our extraordinary retail customer base includes major high street brands, such as ASICS, Everlast, Puma, Tesco, Cineworld, ASDA, JTI and Frasers Group. As a part of the L.B. Foster Company, our team is energised to push what we do even further, testing our capabilities to the limit to deliver innovation and excellence in the retail and digital signage space.”
John Kasel, President and Chief Executive Officer of L.B. Foster Company commented, “This acquisition fits neatly into the growth strategy L.B. Foster announced in 2021. The accomplished team at Skratch delivers new learning, expertise, and experience that complements existing L.B. Foster growth businesses, and enable access to wider target markets in the UK and Europe.”
Skratch employs 34 people at its Telford offices, which will continue to operate as normal as part of L.B. Foster Company. L.B. Foster employs over 250 people in the UK and over 1,500 worldwide
Visit www.lbfoster.com for more information.
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In its position as a priority supply chain partner, Skratch has been capable of remaining active throughout industry-wide difficulties regarding stock shortages and global shipping challenges meaning Skratch is now one of the UK's leading companies for integrating, installing, supporting, and maintaining visual solutions with an extensive portfolio of household-name clients. Its services include design, prototyping and proof of concept, hardware and software, logistics and warehousing, installation, maintenance, Content Management (CMS), and managed monitoring. Ian Beeley articulates: ”Developing a single-point digital signage solution which provides streamlined solution delivery that reduces complexity for the end user
Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe is launching the NEC LED-FE009i2-104 Panoramic View Bundle. The ideal ultra-wide 21:9 screen format is specially designed for corporate meeting room applications such as panoramic video conferencing layouts or multiple window usage. As such, the new bundle solution provides everything users need to support maximum inclusivity in hybrid meetings. The new 104” 21:9 technology will be on show at the Sharp/NEC booth at ISE 2023, 31 January through 3 February.
Organisations today are evolving to better support the needs of a hybrid workforce: every meeting participant must feel equally valued, able to contribute and collaborate as if they were all in the same physical space. Location need not be a barrier to inclusion. Adapting office space and technology will provide the best possible experience for everyone, everywhere.
In order to promote hybrid working scenarios, Sharp/NEC is launching the NEC LEDFE009i2-104 Panoramic View Bundle for corporate meeting rooms. The Indoor LED ultra-wide Full HD bundled solution holds a large scale for perfectly detailed imagery and fascinates viewers with an excellent visual due to a completely seamless design as well as high contrast and brightness rates. Due to the slim design, the LED modules can be integrated very close to the wall with minimal gap space necessary. The bundle contains everything users need for care-free installation as well as front access to the LED modules for easy maintenance. Customers can therefore benefit from Sharp/NEC’s long-lasting product quality.
With its 21:9 screen format, the NEC LEDFE009i2-104 is ideally suited for corporate meeting applications, panoramic video conferencing layouts or multiple window
usage. It can also be used with Microsoft Teams Rooms and the new Front Row layout, which makes it possible for everyone in a Teams Room – whether virtual or in-person – to see and react to chat comments during a meeting. Dynamic meeting views keep everyone connected to the content,
uct Manager dvLED Solutions at Sharp/ NEC Display Solutions Europe. “Sharp/ NEC products are optimised to deliver the best possible user experience in corporate meeting rooms. Fine-pitch dvLED like the NEC LED-FE009i2-104 with its ultra-wide format provides more screen space over
MAXHUB has launched the MAXHUB V6 ViewPro Series – the latest innovation in Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) offering next-level video conferencing. One of three new professional audiovisual products aimed at taking collaboration to new heights, the collaboration display combines next-generation technology, picture-perfect performance and easy screen-sharing.
Ultra-clear picture quality is guaranteed with the MAXHUB V6 ViewPro Series, thanks to its 48MP + 8MP dual-camera and 3x optical zoom delivering sensational high-resolution clarity at any distance. The Sony ½-inch Sensor with a 92° HFOV lens means that every participant is seen and heard – even in large conference rooms. Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and anti-backlight technology further enhance image quality by maintaining the ideal lighting contrast.
and with each other.
Where formal presentations are paired with collaborative chats, digital canvases unleash group creativity, and everyone can connect face-to-face wherever they are. The 0.95mm fine pixel pitch of the NEC LED-FE009i2-104 means those joining remotely appear in perfect clarity as users take advantage of the Front Row layout.
“As businesses seek ways to improve efficiency through skill and knowledge sharing, they need to make meeting interactions between virtual and in-the-room meeting participants more natural for their employees”, said Nils Detje, Prod-
a stretched single canvas. Therefore, it is the ideal technology to create an immersive meeting room experience by offering larger, more flexible and brighter screen configurations.”
The NEC LED-FE009i2-104 bundle will be available from early December 2022. The Microsoft Teams Front Row solution with ultra-wide 104” dvLED setup will be demonstrated at the Sharp/NEC stand at ISE 2023 (stand E600, Hall 3), from January 31st through February 3rd, Fira Barcelona, Spain.
LG Electronics (LG) is exhibiting its latest line-up of premium UltraGear OLED gaming monitors (models 27GR95QE and 45GR95QE) at CES 2023. The new UltraGear monitors demonstrate LG’s leadership in the fast-growing OLED category and its continuing strength in the global gaming display market.
Equipped with the world’s first 240Hz OLED panel - which is exclusively manufactured by LG - the new 27- and 45-inch models deliver a record-breaking response time of less than 0.03 milliseconds Gray-to-Gray (GTG), not to mention superior self-lit picture quality complete with accurate, lifelike colours and infinite contrast. Courtesy of these cutting-edge display technologies, the latest models tick every box when it comes to what consumers want in a gaming monitor.
LG UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor (model 27GR95QE) offers the level of performance needed to get the most of the latest game titles; its QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution OLED display providing a 240Hz refresh rate and a staggering 0.03ms (GTG) response time for delightfully smooth, low-latency gaming. It also covers 98.5 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, ensuring vibrant graphics that fully capture the vision of the game designers and digital artists who created them. Additionally, the monitor’s Anti-glare & Low Reflection (AGLR) panel makes it easier to see what is on screen so that users can enjoy a distraction-free gaming experience regardless of ambient light conditions.
Featuring support for variable refresh rate (VRR), NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium and VESA Adaptive Sync, LG’s 27-inch UltraGear provides seamless visuals with minimal tearing or stuttering. It also supports HDMI 2.1 specifications and DisplayPort 1.4 connectivity, and incorporates a 4-pole headphone jack that allows users to relish the realistic, spatial sound of DTS Headphone:X. Meanwhile, the included remote control provides
quick and easy display management plus the added convenience of programmable hotkeys.
A CES 2023 Innovation Award honouree, model 45GR95QE is LG’s first-ever 45inch curved OLED gaming monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio, WQHD (3,440 x 1,440) resolution screen. It is also the very first 45-inch display with an 800R curvature: an exciting, new form factor designed to deliver next-level gaming experiences. Certified as a low blue light product by leading global testing organisations TÜV Rheinland and UL Solutions, the matt Anti-glare & Low Reflection OLED panel of the curved UltraGear monitor is easier on the eyes than a conventional LED panel, meaning users can play for longer with less eye discomfort.
tential of OLED, the 45GR95QE provides total gaming immersion.
“Featuring our industry leading display technologies, these purpose-built monitors boast the speed needed for competitive gaming as well as picture quality that makes everything look and feel more real,” said Seo Young-jae, senior vice president and head of the IT business unit of LG Electronics Business Solutions Company. “As a pioneer of the gaming space, LG will continue to invent completely new customer experiences through its high-performance LG UltraGear gaming monitors that come in various sizes and form factors to satisfy every kind of gamer.”
Visitors to CES 2023 from January 5-8 are encouraged to stop by booth #15501 in
Crystal-clear sound is provided through a sound output slot instead of a traditional mesh speaker, alongside 5 sound units, 40W speakers, 8 array microphones at a 180-degree wide-angle, and 12-meter voice pickup range, ensuring no voice is missed. With Automatic Gain Control (AGC), all remote participants hear the same volume level.
Smart AI noise reduction, based on beamforming technology and deep-learning
models, filters out more than 300 noises, including typing, writing on the display, and air conditioning. The MAXHUB V6 ViewPro Series also has auto-framing, automatically adjusting to the best angle to capture every meeting participant, as well as homing in on the speakers during team collaboration to simulate face-to-face communications thanks to speaker-tracking.
MAXHUB Share means that up to 4 devices can simultaneously screen share wirelessly with up to 4K resolution and low latency. The MAXHUB V6 ViewPro Series allows for greater flexibility during presentations, so you can turn pages and annotate
directly on the touchscreen or manage the
“MAXHUB is proud of this innovative video-conferencing solution – a new generation of IFP – which helps teams get work done more efficiently and effectively,” says Darren Lin, MAXHUB’s General Manager.
“Digital technology is changing how people work. MAXHUB recognizes that and designs products and services with these new challenges in mind. Our products aim to reduce the barriers to successful collaboration in organizations, which is why this launch is so exciting.”
The 45GR95QE’s remarkable, curved OLED panel offers a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio and 98.5 percent coverage of DCI-P3, producing the bright colours, deep blacks and crisp images that not only make the onscreen action come alive, but also heighten the player’s focus. Like its 27-inch sibling, the 45-inch model has a response time of less than 0.03ms GTG and a 240Hz refresh rate. Harnessing the immense po-
the Las Vegas Convention Center to experience the latest UltraGear OLED gaming monitors. Available to pre-order in the U.S. starting December 12, LG’s latest OLED gaming monitors will be launching in key markets throughout North America and Asia in January, in Europe from February, and in the Middle East and Latin America in the following months.
Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of visual solutions and the No.1 DLP brand worldwide and in EMEA, has introduced its most compact, hassle-free DuraCore laser projector to-date, the Optoma ZW350e.
The new ultra-compact WXGA laser projector delivers amazing brightness, dependable operation, and stunning image quality for meeting rooms, medium-sized exhibition venues, events and tradeshows. Designed with the environment in mind, the ZW350e guarantees up to 30,000 hours of low-cost and virtually maintenance-free operation with the projectors’ DuraCore laser light source, cutting power consumption by up to 47% compared to Optoma’s lampbased solutions and lowering the total cost of ownership. Additionally, the ZW350e is the first projector in Optoma’s portfolio to include eco-friendly packaging using recycled materials to support Optoma’s commitment to sustainability. Featuring 4000 lumens and a 300,000:1 contrast ratio, the Optoma ZW350e produces bright and sharp images with amazing colour precision. Equipped with a 1.1x optical zoom, 360-degree and portrait
mode operation, and auto keystone, the Optoma ZW350e also offers flexible installation in nearly any orientation and is easily transportable from one location to the next. “It’s important to offer customers display
egory manager at Optoma. “We are thrilled to announce our newest generation of ultra-compact, lightweight laser projectors that not only offer incredible image quality and installation flexibility, but also establish
Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of visual solutions and the No.1 DLP brand worldwide and in EMEA, has introduced its most compact, hassle-free DuraCore laser projector to-date, the Optoma ZW350e.
solutions that deliver long-lasting, reliable performance and with minimal impact on the environment,” said Simon Jonas, cat-
a new industry benchmark for reducing power and carbon footprint.”
UK touchscreen and glass processing expert Zytronic is reinventing the white goods category with its futuristic new ‘transparent goods’ Hi-Fi system concept, powered invisibly using NSG TEC electrically conductive glass. The ElectroglaZ music system comprises of a single, upright sheet of laminated glass, which simultaneously powers a set of Bluetooth speakers, a media player and an LCD screen, surrounded by a multicoloured LED array. The stereo can be controlled via seven projected capacitive touch buttons which are carved into the surface of the glass to create a tactile feel for the user.
The coated glass acts as a wire, transferring power through conduction, creating the effect that the components are freely ‘floating’ within an optically clear panel.
The sound system has recently been showcased at glass industry show, GLASSTEC in Düsseldorf, and Light + Building in Frankfurt, the world’s leading trade fair for light-
ing and building services technology, where it drew interest from product designers and architects.
Electricity flows into the glass via a hidden connection around its perimeter, through the conductive glass’ lamination, and out
To create the ElectroglaZ unit, Zytronic laminated together two layers of transparent, electrically conductive NSG TEC glass.
to the speakers and screen. A third layer of glass is laminated to the front to create a
touch interface to the device using Zytronic’s proprietary Project Capacitive (PCap) Technology.
The Hi-Fi system is part of a range of ElectroglaZ concepts Zytronic have created for the home, including a suspended transparent LED lit halo lighting design, a glass coffee table capable of charging mobile phones and tablets via inbuilt induction charging, and a transparent ‘huddle’ meeting room panel with video camera and LCD display powered through the glass. Zytronic is best known for its highly durable projected capacitive touchscreen technologies used in variety of self-service and commercial applications, such as ticket vending machines, ATMs and outdoor EV charging stations.
Dr Andrew Morrison, Technical Director at Zytronic said: “Minimalist designs have long been popular in the electronic market, with consumers opting for sleek, simplistic options for their devices. However, this has been harder to achieve in sound system
product design, due to the need for wires to transmit music and sound. But the ElectroglaZ Hi-Fi concept unit delivers this, modernising the traditional ‘white goods’ category with a transparent home appliance that utilises wireless power delivery to create a sleek design without the aesthetic disruption of power cables.”
Alderlan Vitalino from NSG Group said: “The home is becoming increasingly high tech, with smart devices, voice controlled lighting and automated appliances modernising every facet of household life. Zytronic’s technology offers new design possibilities across almost every appliance you can find in the home, providing new ways to create high-tech looking products. “The unique properties of NSG TEC™ make it an ideal choice for a wide range of household products. It is highly durable, and the glass surface can be wiped down easily when cleaning, making products which use it, such as the Hi-Fi concept unit, able to withstand daily use in a busy household.”
Vivitek is helping to create lessons and meetings with impact with the launch of the NovoTouch BK series. The Collaborative Touch Panels BK650i, BK750i and BK850i 4K UHD are available in 65”, 75” and 86” display sizes. Attractively priced to accommodate the budget requirements of the education sector and SMEs, the BK series offers NovoConnect wireless connectivity to make it an interactive and practical aid.
Teachers, students and meeting attendees alike will benefit from the built-in NovoConnect Lite Wireless Collaboration functionality. Providing cable-free and hassle-free presenting in the classroom or meeting room, this feature makes it easy for multiple participants to share their device’s screen on the NovoTouch BK’s display. Offering two split screens with FHD resolution, up to eight participants can be connected and two can share their screen simultaneously, driving interaction and collaboration.
Meanwhile, the digital whiteboard function invigorates the learning or meeting experience with a flawless touch annotation that supports 40-point interactive touch capability. The digital whiteboard offers high-
Kramer, the leading audio-visual company, and Jabra, a leader in personal sound, video, 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 a fully certified solution that is quick to install and intuitive to use. The solution delivers advanced and scalable bring your own device (BYOD) and bring your own meeting (BYOM) participation with plug-and-play capability and One-Step-Conferencing through sessions that are driven from the user’s own device for touchless operation.
Kramer’s VIA Connect2 and VIA Campus2 seamlessly integrate with the state-of-theart Jabra PanaCast 50, which features astounding audio, a unique 180° field of view,
and intelligent zoom and Virtual Director mode to make meetings more immersive.
Real-time whiteboard streaming ensures inclusivity for seamless remote collaboration. Participants can connect from any device or operating system and experience unified communications out-of-the-box, supporting leading conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
The Kramer VIA Connect2 and VIA Campus2 are compact wireless presentation and collaboration devices with the smallest form-factor in the industry. They can be centrally deployed, managed and configured remotely using VIA Site Management (VSM). This software management platform enables IT AV integrators to maintain hardware remotely via the cloud or through on-premise networks. The Jabra PanaCast AV intelligent and secure solutions work
with all leading UC and conferencing solutions, enabling teams to connect anytime, anywhere from whatever equipment they’re using with professional audio and video features.
“Jabra’s PanaCast is an amazing line of video bars and combined with Kramer’s leading wireless presentation and collaboration platform, we bring best-in-class audiovisual experiences to teams working together. Our partnership goes beyond the product certification – we have similar go-to-market approaches with many joint channel partners that will benefit from our sales and marketing initiatives. We also have a great cultural fit and share a passion for developing technologies that continuously improve audiovisual experiences, to help people feel closer together even when they’re far apart,” said Aviv Ron, Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy at Kramer.
Aurangzeb Khan, Senior Vice President of Intelligent Vision Systems at Jabra added: “We engineered our PanaCast range to provide intelligent, secure and high-quality video solutions to users, no matter where they choose to work from. Combining PanaCast with Kramer’s wireless presentation solutions makes hybrid working and collaborating with colleagues easier than ever.”
AVer Europe, the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions, announces a new strategic partnership with Re Mago. This collaboration will deliver a powerful integrated solution for corporate and higher education users, combining state of the art AI auto framing and auto tracking cameras of AVer with the Valarea platform.
Valarea Room is a unified visual collaboration solution designed to eliminate any blocks to an immersive hybrid meeting or distance learning experience. Features include:
• A one tap start to an instant or scheduled meeting supporting Teams, Zoom, Google and other platforms in the same room.
• The ability to share content easily from any device without installing third-party apps – no dongle needed and network independent.
• The flexibility to present, co-annotate and brainstorm remotely in real time on any type of file.
The solution is designed to be installed on Windows 10 room computers, works with touch and non-touch displays and integrates perfectly with AVer premium quality cameras for a range of different meeting rooms. The AVer VB342PRO is designed for medium sized rooms, the AVer VC520PRO2 for large rooms and the AVer
CAM570 for extra-large board rooms where speaker tracking and more than one camera point of view is a must.
Valarea Room is also ideal for training spaces, where the AVer DL30 series and AVer PTC300UV2 series are the perfect plug and play auto-tracking camera solutions to pair with. The room systems can be easily operated with the Valarea touch controller.
Users can start meetings, manage audio
tracking cameras with Valarea Rooms from Re Mago offers our users the best possible environment for immersive and successful hybrid meeting and learning experiences,” says Rene Buhay, SVP of Sales and Marketing, AVer Europe.
“At Valarea, we consistently deliver high-quality video communications solutions for business and education. This collaboration with AVer enables users to
lighting and screen capture for easy sharing, ensuring truly interactive sessions that make lessons and knowledge-sharing fun, interactive and memorable. In addition, the Google Play Store gives direct access to a great variety of apps.
• Viewers will benefit from brighter pictures, flawless colours, richer textures and wide viewing angles. The high-grade LCD panel with Backlit D-LED (IPS panel) technology and Optical Bonding technology are responsible for the image quality.
• Not only is the display incredibly sharp with crisp images, they are safe to view, too. This is thanks to the Eye Protection Technology engineered into the BK series, which is TÜV Rheinland Certified to ensure the best eye projection with low Blue Light and flicker-free images.
• As with all Vivitek devices, the BK Series makes life easy for users thanks to its multiple interfaces. These include USB Type-C, HDMI and USB2.0/3.0, to enable
Vivitek is helping to create lessons and meetings with impact with the plaunch of the NovoTouch BK series. The Collaborative Touch Panels BK650i, BK750i and BK850i 4K UHD are available in 65”, 75” and 86” display sizes.
quick and easy connectivity to a multitude of devices.
Commenting on the launch of the BK Series, Holger Graeff, General Manager, Vivitek EMEA, said: “At Vivitek, we believe that value shouldn’t compromise quality or features. That’s why we’re excited to offer the BK Series as an additional range in our
Novo Ecosystem delivering best value when organisations are carefully considering their investments.”
The Ex-VAT MSRP pricing in GBP below is as follows:
NovoTouch BK650i £1,370
NovoTouch BK750i £2,155
NovoTouch BK860i £2,750
“We've entered an age of visualization where organizations need nimble systems that allow them to collaborate, create layouts, pull in a variety of sources, and react to events at a moment's notice,” said Paul Vander Plaetse, CEO and Founder of VuWall. “We've addressed this need with our easy-to-install and scalable PAK processing appliances and our feature-rich TRx video wall management software platform. We will have a lot of exciting technology advancements attendees won't want to miss at our booth.”
The ISE 2023 VuWall booth experience will include a demo of the new TRx KVM functionality. The new technology allows operators to collaborate directly on shared video walls while working from their personal desks. Organizations can bring in KVM sources, in addition to virtually all other sources, on a PAK video wall. This feature offers dynamic collaboration between operators to the video wall and operator to operator. The company will show this new
capability and the VuWall PAK appliance on the 3x2 Samsung LCD video wall and two operator desks. PAK is a networked multi-decode node that can also operate efficiently as a stand-alone device and is certified as fully compatible with The Wall.
For large displays, PAK nodes can be easily stitched together to build an IP-based video wall that is infinitely scalable and can func-
tion as a single large canvas. PAK simplifies video wall integration by reducing the need for long video cables and eliminating single points of failure to minimize risk and improve reliability. VuWall will also highlight TRx's support for SDVoE multi-view mode, video wall mode, and USB routing on Samsung's The Wall for high-quality, zero-latency video distribution over 10G.
and video, screen share and launch apps from the controller. Alternatively, users can build their own touch controllers.
“AVer is delighted to collaborate with Re
Mago to provide seamless communication solutions for our customers across Europe.
Combining the AVer world-leading AI auto
combine the best hardware and software to create an enhanced, user friendly and flexible hybrid meeting and learning experience in a range of settings“ says Cristiano Fumagalli, CTO at Re Mago Ltd.
The LED Studio, powered by VOD Visual, is reshaping the LED display landscape through the launch of its V1 Architecture, which will debut at ISE on Booth 3R250.
This is the industry’s first LED display cabinet design that is compatible with three advanced LED technologies, further enhancing the sustainability credentials and future-proofing solutions.
The world-class proprietary cabinet infrastructure permits the LED display to be constructed in SMD, Flip-Chip SMD or Flip-Chip SMD High Bright thanks to the engineered design that adjusts how the PCBs are manufactured. Granting access to three different technology manufacturing methods offers varying visual, economic and financial benefits for end users, and presents options for upgrading the technology in the future.
The V1 Architecture only requires 30% of the display to be replaced during the upgrade, so 70% remains intact to reduce waste and enable accurate forecasts for future project developments. V1 Architecture is a joint venture between two leading LED display technology innovators, forming one of the AV industry's most progressive and trailblazing partnerships. Together
The LED Studio and VOD Visual provide the most high-performing, sustainable, future-proofed and economically conscious LED display solutions worldwide.
Rob Bint, CEO of The LED Studio, comments: “Our ability to present an LED display with the option to choose from three advanced manufacturing technologies and various pixel pitches is a massive evolution in the LED industry. It answers multiple end-user-specific demands by granting access to advanced technologies within their current budgets whilst helping to plan for
future upgrades that are more attainable. This is a significant turning point in a move towards a more sustainable display industry. It marks the first time a single display has embodied flexibility and sustainability to protect initial investments, reduce waste and support technology progression.”
The V1 Architecture is being launched within The EDGE Pro LED display - another industry display first. The EDGE Pro single die-cast cabinets are designed as a direct replacement for 43” LCDs, measuring 43” diagonal, 38mm deep and weighing just 11kg to replicate the specifications of standard 43” LCD commercial panels.
The panel offers two mounting methods, allowing it to be installed directly onto a load-bearing wall or hung on standard VESA mounts. The EDGE Pro is three times brighter than traditional LCDs, reaching
three-year lifecycle.
The EDGE Pro delivers visual excellence derived from the varying benefits of SMD, lip-Chip SMD technology and Flip Chip High Bright. Wide viewing angles, colour accuracy, high dynamic range and DCI-P3 compliance to deliver stunning visual results. The display also achieves an impressive refresh rate of 3840Hz, ideal for immersive applications to define images and eliminate motion blur. Rob Bint, CEO of The LED Studio explains: “In addition, our LED display solutions are built to the highest sustainability standards whilst never compromising on display brightness, colour, or performance, and The EDGE Pro is no exception. The display’s clever design and industry-leading sustainability credentials contribute to the overall market development of LED displays, making this
up to 4000 Nits (when using Flip -Chip High-Brightness pixel technology) to ensure no fading or distortion to the image quality in any indoor environment. The LED Studio uses proprietary sustainability technology to reduce power consumption by up to 75% compared to average LCDs.
The EDGE Pro has an operating expectancy of over 100,000 hours, compared to LCDs'
technology more accessible and cost-effective for indoor digital signage, corporate and education applications.”
The EDGE Pro is part of The LED Studio’s EDGE Series that offers LED displays in 55” cabinet sizes with direct HDMI connectivity.
All EDGE Series displays are available now in pixel pitches ranging from 0.75mm up to 2.5mm for global rollouts.
Will I get the main part in the school musical?
Will I be selected for university?
Will I get the job out of 100 applicants?
Will my organization win the 10-year contract worth a hundred million?
Winning is often associated with luck, but what if I told you that you can learn to win! Not by cheating or having the lowest price or demands? But winning by making use of a technique called Value: Value Based Winning. People and experts are often not fully aware of their value and how it relates to the ‘world’ or to their environment.
The book, ‘The secret of Value Based Winning’ is a compact book of 74 pages, with a step-by-step approach. It explains simplified and codified winning, making use of the value that is inside of every person, team or organization.
It gives guidance how to first learn to think like the client and learn what value the client truly seeks. The book explains the use of the different dimensions of showing value: The WHAT, the HOW, the WHY and the BELIEF-SYSTEM. What differentiates this approach is the addition and insight of the different BELIEF-SYSTEMS. BELIEF-SYSTEMS are a very relevant part of the winning process, however often kept invisible during the winning process.
The comparison to the roots of the tree highlights how the belief system plays an important role in winning a
project. Everyone initially focusses on the fruits of the tree (often the project tender), however, the roots of the tree are often the most relevant part to address (why a tender was issued, not just the specifications).
The book contains several industry and personal examples to grasp the idea of value based winning, whereby the book focusses on the discovery-phase: Match and see the different (potential) values. The value-based-winning-matrix can be used as a fill-in exercise to guide you step-by-step and closer to winning.
Once you start to see how the value based winning process works, you will get better and more effective every time you are in the winning and convincing process.
Patrick Alexander, the author of the book ‘The secret of Value Based Winning’ is an expert in winning and shaping the winning process. During his career he won and lost multiple times. As an inventor, he participated in a national contest with 2000 others and tackled several stages before winning this contest. During the last 10 years as a proposal architect, he worked with dozens of teams in making complex and winning proposals and tenders, contributing millions of Euros per year to his company’s revenue. Patrick’s mission is: let people, teams and organizations with the highest value win. Let those win, who most deserve it!
More information on http://www.valuebasedwinning.com. The book can be ordered via the website and https://www. amazon.co.uk.
“As someone who has built a successful media business over the last 30 years, seen it develop and diversify into new media and adopt new technologies as a means of production and communication, some people would describe me as one of nature’s ‘winners’. But there remains a lingering doubt. Even where I have clearly been perfectly positioned for success, with the right skills, knowledge and resources. I have not always won in competition with others clearly, in my view, less able or suitable competitors.
Patrick’s book is a roadmap to different way of winning, and one that I wish I had as my guide those 30 years ago.”
Have you ever wondered why the best (wo)man doesn’t always win?Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash Bryan Denyer
To support his fourth and newest studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache Post Malone opted not to stay “Cooped Up” by hitting the road this fall for a 38-date North American arena tour with special guest Roddy Ricch. With PRG recently re-joining the singer/rapper as his touring sound reinforcement provider, one thing that remained unchanged on the Twelve Carat Tour was the artist’s reliance on L-Acoustics K Series loudspeakers, which had also been deployed on his last major run, 2019/20’s Runaway Tour. Manning the FOH mix each night was
subs were complemented by eight more KS28 on the arena floor. Additionally, four hangs of six Kara were horizontally flown as audience pit-fills, bringing the grand total of L-Acoustics loudspeakers up to 192, which were powered by 96 LA12X amplified controllers and driven by two P1 Milan AVB FOH processors.
“With the help of my good friend Dave Brooks at L-Acoustics, along with Posty Touring’s Production Manager Dennis Danneels and PRG's Burton Tenenbein, the PA design that we came up with very effectively kept the energy at least 15 dB down on
ton has a very discerning ear, so hitting his target curve without a bunch of filters was crucial, and the FIR filters really let me dial in and make every seat the best seat in the house. Also, Autoclimate’s temperature and humidity compensation was a lifesaver for keeping the show under control. We time and tune the rig when it’s a cold, empty arena, so with 20,000 people screaming and a ton of pyro, those conditions change quickly. P1 allowed these adjustments to be made reliably and consistently on the fly, and the processor made it very easy to route for ADA feeds, records, walk-in
Prestonwood Baptist Church is a dynamic and highly successful church in North Texas. The Christmas show event that Prestonwood produces each year at their Plano campus has become a popular highlight of the Christmas season, with more than 70,000 attendees purchasing tickets each year.
Combining a nearly 1,000-member strong cast and choir, live orchestra, flying angels and cutting-edge audio-visual technology, this visually stunning Christmas pageant offers both a chance to pause and reflect on the true meaning of the season and world
Prestonwood Baptist Church’s Andy Pearson took on the role of creative director, with Matt Webb of UVLD (Unlimited Visibility Lighting Design) as the production designer. UVLD’s Greg Norgeot completed the team as the overall technical director. The carefully constructed stage itself was 170 feet wide by 100 feet deep and functioned on four different vertical levels, integrating six multi-axis flying tracks and nine vertical flying tracks. ZFX provides all the live performer flying as well as the scenic automation. One of many impressive visual elements were 11 flying drummers with
playback and video engineering. Cameron Yeary, TMG’s visual media developer, describes the complexities involved with realizing smooth video mapping and tracking for the monumental production: “The actual projection tracking part moves across a three-projector blend, but the 3D space is very narrow. When you have great height and width but little depth, the 3D calibration and line-up can be very tricky. Let's not forget that these panels move very quickly, so it takes incredible precision to ensure the tracking is smooth and precise over that many surfaces.”
According to Bruns, the sound system approach for Malone’s latest tour was somewhat unconventional, which was a direct answer to the unique layout of the stage. “The stage featured three parallel thrusts—I called it ‘the trident’—which really made the show about Post,” he describes. “He had access to the entire arena floor, which fans absolutely loved. This design required re-thinking the classic approach of two large hangs of PA flanking a normal stage, but with a distributed system approach of eight hangs of L-Acoustics K2 arrays, I could be more precise with my Soundvision predictions, which allowed a more consistent SPL around the entire arena.”
With three arrays per side lining the left and right thrusts and two more arrays firing out at the end, much like a typical left/right mains setup, the PA was comprised of eight identical hangs of 16 K2 enclosures. Four cardioid-configured hangs of eight KS28
the runways minimizing bleed into Post’s microphone,” he continues. “I also highpassed his mic at 125 Hz to address the low end, but there really wasn’t anything to worry about beyond that, and the system’s coverage of the audience was dead-on as Soundvision predicted.”
Ishmael shares that low end is always a huge component of his mix equation. “For me, it sets the foundation for the balance of the mids and highs,” he says. “Post’s music contains quite a variety of different lowend ‘flavors’ and is tremendously dynamic, so subs have to keep up with the punch needed. Thankfully, KS28 goes low, moves fast, and can take a serious beating. Those who know me and the way I mix will tell you that I have two volume levels: soft and full-power loud. I push the system, mixing not only for the sonic details but for feeling and to get an audience involved. I want to give them the experience of life-like sound. To accomplish this, I need power, dynamic woofers, and zero musical distortion.
L-Acoustics delivers all of that.”
From a system tuning perspective, Bruns notes that Soundvision’s Autosolver tools, especially Autofilter, were great for helping him “get the rig quickly to where it needed to be sonically each night,” he says. “Bur-
music, and so on. With P1, we drove the system Milan AVB and had perfect and consistent network reliability—the rig never once went into fallback.”
Bruns points to Ishmael as the one who ultimately decided to specify K2 for the fall tour, citing “coverage and consistency across the entire audience plane being the most important factor in that choice. Plus, the support we got from L-Acoustics through the entire tour, from prep to the final show, was incredible,” Bruns adds. “As they say, the best sound comes from one source.”
Following the holiday season downtime, Post Malone’s touring itinerary picks back up in January and February for a New Zealand and Australia run before reportedly heading off to other parts of the world. For details on the artist’s upcoming dates, visit www.postmalone.com. PRG can be found online at www.prg.com.
To support his fourth and newest studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache Post Malone opted not to stay “Cooped Up” by hitting the road this fall for a 38-date North American arena tour with special guest Roddy Ricch.w
class entertainment for the whole family. This year the show was presented 14 times over the course of two weeks, with tickets selling out for almost all shows.
Each performance allowed an audience of up to 5500 people to enjoy the production. This year's "The Gift of Christmas”
custom LED-mapped costumes and drums that appear in one scene.
In addition to the more than 750 lighting fixtures, various pyrotechnical effects and lasers, the audience is also bound to remember the live camels, zebras, donkeys, alpacas, peacocks and sheep which added
production was thematically structured in three parts, each creating and highlighting distinctly different moods. Act 1 featured traditional Christmas carols and a Christmas-themed story about a group of children discovering the North Pole.
realism to the spectacular scenery. In terms of display technologies, the production required more than 4000 sq feet of ROE CB5 5MM LED tiles with Brompton processing, a 34-foot wide by 15-foot tall flying LED wall, and 14 tracking projection panels that
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The second act follows with a focus on religious-themed choral music performed together with a large choir as well as additional ensemble and solo pieces. In the third and final act, the audience followed the New Testament story of the birth of Jesus Christ.
were 10 feet wide by 34 feet tall.
Three Barco UHD 40K projectors were used to project the beautiful content created by Jordan Munk. A GrandMA3 lighting desk was employed for the general lighting control. Thrasos Media Group (TMG) was in charge of all projection tracking, video
tion,” says Yeary.
TMG's PIXERA programmer Peter Shay and his media server tech and engineering colleague Chad Yeary also used PIXERA control to manage lighting control intensity with perfectly timed screen blackouts controlled by lighting and timecode.
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
Patrick continues. “If you’re out there and have no way to communicate with the submarine, the OB van or the crew on land, you have a real problem. It’s a big security factor.”
The submarine was manned by four people: a pilot, a co-pilot, a presenter for the TV show, and a guest, all of whom were equipped with FreeSpeak Edge beltpacks.
The intent of the submarine’s voyage was to retrieve a hydrophone previously sunk to the bottom of the lake, which, along with other recording devices, captured the
Patrick said. “The products simply work. And we would do this all again using that equipment.” HDwireless is the go-to specialist when it comes to wireless comms and camera solutions in Europe, and they heavily favor Clear-Com equipment. Other applications using Clear-Com include TV shows, corporate events, music productions and large sports events like Formula 1 and the 24-hour motorsports race at the Nürburgring, the biggest racetrack in Germany.
Patrick says he will always use Clear-Com
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 total of over 2,000sqm of Absen LED display screen elements can be spotted across the World Cup stadiums, LED displays regularly play a central role supporting nearly all major sporting events, such as football, cricket, rugby, basketball, volleyball, American football, baseball, ice hockey, and tennis. Supplying the match day experience in the form of information and content not just for the attending fans, but for the fans watching remotely, the fastpaced on-field action must be matched by high quality performant screens capable of rapid image switching, for quick-paced high-definition broadcast.
With major sporting events viewed by millions, the integrity of LED for sporting environments is paramount. The environment is demanding, and display performance must
be stable and consistent as well as fool proof with zero failures. Each display plays its part, whether at an outdoor stadium with an LED scoreboard, pitch side perimeter displays and mid tiered seating platforms, or for an indoor arena with a non-standard shaped LED displays. In addition to central multiple sided scoreboards, and courtside displays, each position plays a pivotal role in providing the highest quality imagery for branding messages for teams and sponsors alike.
Some of the key requirements for the world's most watched sporting events are unequivocal reliability and impressive image quality, and Absen continues to be recognised as the LED display supplier to provide this. In addition to the stadiums of the 2022 World Cup, Absen displays feature in the UEFA European championships, the NBA, and the Formula 1 World Championships. Absen’s solid pedigree is well earned from locations such as the Kaliningrad Stadium, Kazan Stadium and Rostov Stadium for the 2018 Russia World Cup; the 2012 Euro Cup with displays in Ukraine and Poland’s Krakow Stadium, the international ‘home of cricket’ Lords Cricket Ground in the UK, and Italy’s San Siro: home of AC and Inter Milan also benefit from Absen LED display.
Absen’s impeccable reputation in Sport LED products is secured by superior product offerings such as its A99 stadium
perimeter display, built to the most stringent technical standards for the industry. Absen’s A99 assures stability and reliability with modules designed for all weather conditions.
The 6.5mm and 10mm panels of the series feature independently waterproof modules alongside an IP65 water protected power box, and parallel data & power connections to ensure that any fault will not affect the operation of the modules. Should an essential repair be necessary, Absen’s A99 is ready. Simple front or rear replacement is quick and easy with modules fixed by minimal screws.
Furthermore, the A99 has undergone rigorous impact testing, satisfying its suitability to its intended environment. Tough on the inside, the A99 is outwardly softened for player protection with protection pads around the panel and a soft front mask.
Confidently building on its proven track record with new products honed for the evolving sporting environment, Absen demonstrates its match fitness ensuring a winning position in the finals and beyond.
day. Ultimately, HDwireless decided to use Clear-Com’s FreeSpeak Edge® Wireless System due to the wide range of possible applications and its perfect audio quality, according to Patrick Nußbaum, Managing Director at HDwireless. “We were not only responsible for the communication within the submarine and to the crew ashore, but we also used the FreeSpeak Edge system for the entire broadcast sound of the television transmission,” explains Patrick.
Once at the dive site, “at a depth of nearly 200 meters, you have to be really safe,”
sounds made by the Earth. All crew members on the submarine could communicate with each other and send their feeds to the TV production’s OB van on land, which was equipped with an Eclipse® HX Digital Matrix System and V-Series Iris Keypanels.
The crew on the land and pontoon boat were also able to communicate via the Agent-IC® mobile app.
In fact, the crew didn’t use any additional audio equipment; the production relied solely on Clear-Com systems. “That was one big reason we chose Clear-Com,”
products not only because they work well, but because of the company’s excellent customer support. “When you’re planning challenging projects like this, when there are sudden changes or problems, or when you need additional equipment at very short notice, outstanding support is crucial – and Audio-Technica as the German distributor, as well as the colleagues at Clear-Com in Europe and the USA, provide us with this.”
When asked the ultimate question, “what sound does the earth make?”, Patrick laughed. “I don’t want to make it!”
From earthy tubers to golden yellow fries, Agristo is a Belgian family business and a world player for the development and production of frozen potato products. Since 1986, the company’s name has been synonymous with authentic and delicious pre-fried fries, crispy croquettes, wedges, and other potato-derived products to suit customers’ preferences for quality, taste and convenience.
With more than 100 ‘potatoholics’ working at Agristo’s four high-tech production sites in Belgium and the Netherlands every day, the company needed a striking LED display solution for the new HQ building at its Wielsbeke production site, with Play AV supplying two complete setups of Leyard Europe MGP Complete Video Wall Display for the reception area and ‘the potato’ auditorium.
Agristo’s strong connection to the potato growers meant the company wanted to emphasize on its collaborative spirit and over two decades of experience in the business.
Play AV suggested Leyard’s fine pixel pitch
“At Agristo, guests and visitors should immediately feel a ‘wow’ factor,” explains Play AV’s Mathijs Moortgat. “The team wanted to ensure that a digital interaction would
occur even before arriving at the reception counter. This prompted us to look for a perfect LED solution that would demonstrate the company’s philosophy and start telling
its spellbinding story from the moment visitors enter the building.”
Play AV opted for two 108-inch Leyard Europe MGP Complete Video Wall Display setups, one installed in the reception area and the other in a unique, all-wooden auditorium called ‘De patat’ (English: the potato), giving visitors the impression of literally stepping inside the spud.
"When a customer or new colleague arrives, we want to immerse them in the wonderful world of potatoes,” says ICT Infrastructure Manager at Agristo, Thijs Naessens.
“During preliminary meetings to talk about ‘the potato’ auditorium, Play AV sat at the design table with our architect. This was to ensure that the audiovisual plans were integrated into the overall concept and company philosophy from the outset.”
“Thanks to the pre-configured setup of the Leyard Europe MGP Complete Video Wall Display, it was possible to significantly reduce the time, complexity and the cost of designing and installing both video walls, whilst still being able to deliver seamless
LED screens that offer resolutions such as full HD and 4K with any pixel pitch, as well as brighter images, without the bezels,” explains Moortgat.
With Naessens and the rest of the team pleased with the installation of both LED walls, Naessens points out that it was very important for them to find the right LED solution that would justify their investment.
"At Agristo, we wanted to invest wisely,” he concludes. “It had to be a sustainable solution that was worth its money. With the underlying idea of digital interaction, our creative team put a lot of effort into producing beautiful visuals once the Leyard LED video walls were installed. For example, in the reception area, we have a fun corporate video continuously playing on the screen. This gives a great first impression and tells our story beautifully. We have already received a lot of positive comments both from our staff and visitors!”
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 B600Austrian 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. The ability to build frame shapes that are not rectangular like e.g., circles, rounded edges or semi circles, can revolutionise the way in which designers creatively use projection surfaces.
AV Stumpfl’s global business development manager for screens Jan Walter explains the exciting characteristics of AnyShape technology: “It’s really a paradigm shift. Instead of only thinking in terms of the projected content first, now the projection surface itself can be the starting point of a creative idea. Whether triangles, donut shapes or similar designs, we can now offer a lot of different types of custom frames, thanks to AnyShape. If you can visualise it, there ‘s a good chance we can build it.”
production scenarios with its customisable multi-camera set up. This will showcase a variety of cameras in action - from large format cinema to remote control PTZ cameras – for flexible set ups that meet the unique needs of end users. This area will also showcase how Canon’s mirrorless range can be used for corporate use with cutting edge products such as the recently announced EOS R6 Mark II.
XR studio solutions are changing the game for high-end content creation, offering a high quality and more efficient set up, not only for filmmakers, but also for corporate and live event productions. Addressing this growing demand across industries, Canon will be partnering with INFiLED to demonstrate how its PTZ cameras with in-built FreeD protocol can seamlessly interact with the virtual scenes of an LED wall for a true-to-life result.
Visitors will also be able to immerse themselves in a variety of VR content captured with the Canon EOS R5, EOS R5 C and RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE Lens. Paired with PCs from Lenovo and headsets provided by Varjo, this offers a new approach when it comes to teaching and training across the corporate and education industries for more effective results.
HYPERVSN The Integrated 3D Holographic Display Platform manufacturer will be showing the very latest in interactive holographic solutions featuring the all-new HYPERVSN SmartV Digital Avatar and HYPERVSN Full Body Live-Streaming. These products are set to completely revolutionise customer experiences in retail and many other verticals.
HYPERVSN recently featured Full Body Live-Streaming when they live streamed Michael Blackman Managing Director of Integrated Systems Europe via 3D Hologram all the way over from Oman, to the centre stage of the Talent Congress in Barcelona. This innovative solution from HYPERVSN enabled Mr Blackman to collect the award in person, even though he was over 4000 miles away. The live streaming was created using the HYPERVSN SmartV products, with specially created image layers and visual effects to maximise reality and impact.
Another platform to be showcased at both these shows, is the HYPERVSN SmartV Digital Avatar. The HYPERVSN SmartV Digital Avatar, is a brand-new solution which allows 2-way interaction with a digitally rendered human avatar, bringing the Metaverse to the physical world. Based on the HYPERVSN Holographic Human solution, which runs on pre-recorded
from the TV, the Zero Connect box helps to create a cleaner, distraction-free viewing environment and gives users greater freedom to arrange their space. The box comes with multiple ports for plugging in commonly used HDMI devices, such as cable/satellite set-top boxes and gaming consoles and can also connect wirelessly with compatible soundbars for richer, more powerful audio and additional cable-free convenience. Along with offering users more freedom when curating their space, the M3 and its Zero Connect box allows users to easily install the new LG OLED TV without entangled cables. What’s more, without any wires to disturb users enjoy their viewing experiences, the sleek minimalism of the 97inch TV’s One Wall Design becomes even more breath-taking to behold.
LG’s wireless solution leverages state-of-the-art technologies to provide reliable video and audio transmission to the M3’s self-lit OLED screen – allowing users to enjoy content at 4K 120Hz, and clear, crisp sound, without interruption or degradation of quality. To ensure the seamless transfer of data from the box to the TV, the company developed an algorithm that instantly identifies the optimal transmission path. The algorithm also helps to minimize transmission errors or disruptions as it can recognize changes in the immediate environment – such as people or pets moving around the room – and switch paths accordingly.
Additionally, for maximum signal strength, the box’s antenna can be easily rotated and/ or tilted to align with the TV’s location. And for maximum usability, Zero Connect box is voice recognition-enabled, meaning users can turn on and manage the M3 and connected devices using simple, spoken commands.
Despite the imposing size of its screen, the M3 blends in effortlessly with one’s interior décor courtesy of its understated One Wall Design2. The M3 and its integrated bracket sit flush against the wall with no visible gap, presenting a chic, art gallery aesthetic that augments the TV’s outstanding self-lit picture quality.
In addition to showcasing AnyShape, AV Stumpfl will also present their AT64 and T32 screen system legs. The screen products make it possible to assemble a mobile projection screen in a matter of minutes and to adjust its' height in just a few seconds.
AV professionals working with media servers will be delighted with the latest PIXERA developments presented at ISE for the first time. The new multi-user workflow features will allow media server operators to be much more flexible and efficient when working on complex installations or show environments.
Multiple PIXERA director licenses can now be synched, with users being able to choose between different levels of granularity when working within a multi-user scenario. Complete projects can be shared in real-time, or alternatively single project parts like warping or timelines. Should they wish to, users can also choose to share every single editing action among the connected systems.
PIXERA executive director Harry Gladow comments on the real-life impact the new multi-user workflow features will have: “The ability to flexibly share project tasks among multiple users simultaneously is a great advantage and saves valuable time. One operator can be in charge of programming the main timeline, another can handle the live inputs and yet another operator might take care of the general content handling. All working at the same time. For many projects this will be a quantum leap in terms of efficiency.”
Building on the technology developed for the new multi-user features, the PIXERA team will also introduce additional backup solutions at ISE. Visitors will also be able to discover the latest PIXERA control features, which include tracking modules and a ne preset module.
On the hardware side, AV Stumpfl will present its acclaimed PIXERA four media server at ISE. The powerful system is perfect for highly demanding real-time graphics applications and broadcast setups. 12G-SDI I/O support, a 10 GB/s default data read rate and five configurable PCI 4.0 slots are some of the key system features of AVStumpfl’s new highend server for 4K and 8K playback.
Canon Hall 3, Stand A800.
Canon Europe will be returning to ISE 2023, the world’s largest AV systems integration show, to demonstrate how its products can be seamlessly integrated to create solutions for various industries, including corporate and education. Visitors can experience the benefits of Canon’s imaging solutions, including automated conference and lecture capture, virtual corporate studios and VR for immersive education. Showcasing its bolstered line-up of PTZ Cameras, X Series Camcorders, EOS R System Cameras, as well as lenses and software, users can try out the products in the different stand zones.
Matthew Koshy, European Product Marketing Specialist at Canon Europe, comments: “The AV industry is constantly evolving, and our products and solutions reflect this change. Our focus is on how remote and live production set ups – particularly PTZ solutions – can push the boundaries of imaging, enabling corporate, education and live events markets to effortlessly achieve enhanced engagement with their prospective audiences. We look forward to reconnecting with customers and celebrating our achievements over the past year.”
At ISE 2023, Canon will be demonstrating how its PTZ cameras can be integrated to enable a range of new use cases across higher education and corporate environments.
In Canon’s automated learning zone, PTZ cameras enabled with auto tracking software will show how university lectures can be recorded and streamed without the intervention of an operator to easily capture immersive content. This will meet the demand of those universities looking to maintain efficient hybrid learning spaces with limited resources.
With the recent rise in video conferencing in the corporate space, Canon will also demonstrate how its PTZ cameras can work with Sennheiser ceiling microphones to make meetings as seamless and as autonomous as possible.
For corporate content creation, Canon will be displaying creative solutions for a range of
content, Digital Avatar takes it a step further by allowing real-time conversations with users, thanks to its interactive AI capabilities and the scalable ‘human touch’.
Interactivity is the new go-to factor for increasing brand awareness. With that in mind, HYPERVSN will also showcase a new HYPERVSN Window Display solution, with interactive gesture-controlled 3D visuals. With higher demand among retail customers for attention-grabbing technology, this industry-specific solution is set to increase brand awareness exponentially and make brands stand out in crowded “phygital” spaces.
Along with all these interactive elements, HYPERVSN will be ready to impress the audiences with a full display of other HYPERVSN SmartV solutions including:
• A gigantic Holographic Human standing over 16 feet (5 metres) tall.
• An immense 40-unit HYPERVSN SmartV Wall
• HYPERVSN SmartV 3D Modeller
• YPERVSN SmartV Solo M & L
• HYPERVSN SmartV Glass Box
“Connecting with audiences all over the world is more and more defined by digital-only technology. But standing out is more important than ever before. We are set to bring the best of digital to the real world. With the newest additions to our industry-specific solutions, we mark the ascent on both retail and entertainment and give leading brands tools that simply did not exist before.” Kiryl Chykeyuk – CEO and Co-Founder, HYPERVSN.
Kramer Hall 3 Booth B300, Area A
Kramer will be revealing its 2023 generation of engagement technologies at ISE, taking place at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via Conference Centre from 31st January – 3rd February 2023. The leading audio-visual experiences company is launching SEVEN breakthrough products, solutions and services at this year’s ISE. These are designed to strengthen its commitment to creating intuitive, seamless audio-visual technology that breaks down walls, bridges gaps, and makes people feel closer together even when they’re far apart.
LG Hall 3 Booth k200
LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its 97-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED M (model M3), the world’s first consumer TV with Zero Connect1 technology, a wireless solution capable of real-time video and audio transmission at up to 4K 120Hz. The revolutionary new OLED TV M3 delivers superior picture and sound quality as well as greater flexibility to install and connect. A stunning technological and design achievement, LG’s wireless 4K OLED is the recipient of CES 2023 Innovation Awards in two categories2.
Unlike conventional TVs, where all input ports for connecting external devices are located on the rear or sides, the M3 comes with a separate Zero Connect box that sends video and audio signals wirelessly to LG’s cinematic, 97-inch screen. Because it can be placed away
Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced IT-first audio conferencing solutions, announces its participation in ISE 2023, 31 January to 3 February in Barcelona, Spain. Visitors to Nureva’s stand 2N450 in the Unified Communications & Education Technology Zone at FIRA Barcelona, Gran Via, can learn how Nureva’s growing line of game-changing audio-conferencing systems make it easy and affordable to get consistent, full-room audio coverage in a broad range of hybrid meeting and learning spaces.
Visitors to Nureva’s stand will have an opportunity to get a live demo of the new HDL410 audio conferencing system. As the latest addition to Nureva’s product line, the HDL410 delivers pro AV performance in large and extra-large spaces without the cost and complexity of a multicomponent pro AV system. Other stations in the Nureva stand will highlight the company’s growing ecosystem of integrations and certifications, Nureva audio and video solutions for hybrid learning, and the company’s revolutionary Microphone Mist technology platform that powers Nureva audio systems. Nureva will also demonstrate the latest updates to its cloud-based management platform, Nureva Console,
including the addition of two new features that will be announced in January 2023.
Visitors can also learn about Nureva’s growing library of APIs and integrations, including sound tracking for third-party cameras, that make it easy for IT managers to incorporate Nureva systems into their existing workflows and improve the hybrid experience.
The shift to hybrid working and learning has put pressure on IT staff to better equip spaces to support the inclusion of remote participants. This shift continues to guide the expansion of Nureva’s audio platform with the goal of offering intelligent collaboration products and solutions that require minimal effort from IT teams to deploy and manage at scale, while freeing up time and budget for other priorities.
Nureva systems are designed to deliver the audio performance that customers require without the cost and complexity associated with installation, setup and maintenance of traditional multicomponent pro AV solutions. This advantage continues to drive the demand for Nureva solutions and tremendous growth in its customer base, including Société Générale in France, Bocconi University in Italy, Boehringer Ingelheim in Germany, A1 Telekom in Austria, University of Twente in the Netherlands, and Liberty in South Africa. The company also continues to expand its distribution network, with the recent addition of distributors and direct resellers in Australia, China, Turkey, Malta and Estonia.
“We are delighted to be at ISE 2023 with our newest audio solution for larger spaces,” said Nancy Knowlton, Nureva’s CEO. “The shift to hybrid environments will continue to dominate
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and solutions, is delighted to confirm 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 zones for retail, corporate, education and hospitality. PPDS’ global management team, together with local sales, marketing, business development and product management teams from across the international regions, will be on hand in Barcelona to answer any questions and support visitors with their goals and ambitions.
Franck Racapé, VP Global Commercial at PPDS commented: “We are thrilled to be returning to ISE in Barcelona, and, once again, our team members from across our territories are going the extra mile to ensure our visitors can easily identify and experience the full power, potential and benefits achievable from our new and existing solutions in the environments that are most relevant to them.
“Of course, ISE is a global event, and we are also looking forward to hosting our third PPDS Global Partner Alliance event while we are there, with customers from all around the world joining us for networking and knowledge sharing.”
Among a plethora of planned announcements at this year’s show, visitors to the Philips stand will be among the first in the world to experience the latest evolutions of ‘Wave’ –PPDS’ cloud-based platform that takes a fresh approach to the way businesses can monitor, manage, and control their display fleet. Soft launched at ISE 2022, this major update will
Sony is set to attend ISE 2023 in Barcelona to share its vision for helping customers create connected experiences. Within the Corporate, Retail, Education and Residential sectors, Sony will showcase its new and existing portfolio which provide businesses, content creators and end users the freedom they need to express themselves.
Sony says it is passionate about creating a world filled with emotion for the next generation, and could not deliver the amazing experiences powered by creativity and technology, without inspiration from the world we live in. So, it’s accelerated its environmental and social initiatives to realise a sustainable society and brighter future.
Helping prepare businesses for the future of work is another key focus for Sony, as its latest industry research suggests that post-pandemic asynchronous work is the new normal, meaning employees do not have to be online at the same time to stay productive. Sony is supporting employers with this transition by providing solutions, like the award-winning
leading brands under one umbrella, where trusted long-life reliability is fundamental. With customer need driving innovative development, at ISE, Sharp/NEC will show the latest visual solutions and technologies for Meetings & Collaboration in hybrid workflows; Transportation & Retail Signage; Higher Education & Leisure; and Command & Control, alongside the latest Hiperwall software update. Value-added services such as the Sharp/NEC Training Academy, new eLearning opportunities, as well as professional service offerings under the ServicePlus programme will also be highlighted.
“These last years have been times of immense change,” says Ian Barnard, Senior Vice President Marketing and Product Management at Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe. “At ISE, we will demonstrate to our audience how our enduring heritage makes Sharp/ NEC a most trusted advisor when it comes to AV solutions and services. Especially in times like these with scarce energy supply, sustainability has become a decisive factor in the purchase and use of Digital Signage. As a manufacturer of electricity consuming devices, we feel our responsibility and at ISE we will show how we live and breathe our lasting vision, through our commitment to long-life, high-quality, and sustainable professional display products.”
VuWall booth 5E370
VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, today announced it will demonstrate new KVM control technology available within the TRx centralized management software platform at ISE 2023 in booth 5E370. The new technology will enable KVM control and multi-mouse capability on video walls.
The company will also demonstrate other robust features and benefits of TRx for the first time at the show, including Genetec and Milestone plugins, SDVoE multi-view and USB routing capabilities, and carousel functionality. The booth will feature Samsung's The Wall MicroLED display and a 3x2 Samsung LCD video wall, driven by VuWall's TRx and PAK video wall solutions.
"We've entered an age of visualization where organizations need nimble systems that allow them to collaborate, create layouts, pull in a variety of sources, and react to events
workplace management solution TEOS, which make asynchronous work possible and continues to connect employees with their organisations.
Sony’s booth will offer visitors the chance to speak to experts about industry trends including sustainability for the next generation and how businesses can prepare for the future of work. They will also be able to demo Sony’s latest products and solutions in the Corporate, Retail, Education and Residential industries in person, some of which will be making their debut since launch.
Highlights from the Sony stand include:
• A range of Crystal LED displays, and the immersive Virtual Production System Solution enabled by the “in-camera VFX” method which combines the Crystal LED B-series (137”) and Venice cinema camera, alongside a camera tracking system and real-time engine.
• The full range of BRAVIA 4K Professional Displays, including BZ40H, BZ30J, BZ35J, built for Corporate, Education and Retail environments.
• The recently launched world’s smallest WUXGA 3LCD laser projectors, the VPL-PHZ51 & VPL-PHZ61 that combine advanced operational capabilities with high brightness and flexible installation. The two laser projectors will make their debut at ISE.
• The full suite of Corporate Solutions - TEOS and BRAVIA 4K Professional Displays - that enable businesses to work collaboratively and flexibly.
• A range of AI automation solutions for high quality video shooting in Corporate and Education environments, including Edge Analytics and our latest pan-tilt-zoom cameras.
include a raft of additional features and opportunities (including recurring revenues) for system integrators, enabling them to unlock the full power and potential of their Philips professional displays, with advanced remote device monitoring, management, and scheduling. Furthering PPDS’ commitment to providing solutions to support customers in both indoor and semi-indoor environments – including in retail, public spaces and transportation – the company will also be showcasing the latest in its range of Philips H-Line displays, bringing picture perfect imagery and communications to any environment and in any lighting condition.
In an industry first for any leading display manufacturer, PPDS will also be unveiling a brand new product category within its evolving and award-winning professional displays portfolio, with a new signage range capable of showing content entirely without power. This industry-advancing and unmissable launch will form part of a wider focus and commitment from PPDS to delivering sustainable, and environmentally conscious solutions, while also helping to reduce running costs with energy efficiency and extended lifetimes. Examples of this commitment will be present on the Philips stand throughout the show, including across its Philips L-Line dvLED range, its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs, and an array of digital signage updates. Energy and cost savings for customers will also form a key focus among the updates on the Wave platform, now available on an even wider range of Philips professional displays.
As part of PPDS’ evolving ‘Total Solutions’ strategy to bring the very best solutions the AV industry has to offer to its customers – there will also be presentations from a selection of strategic third party partners showcasing their approved solutions together with the power and versatility of Philips professional displays.
Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Marketing and Business Development at PPDS added: “With so much to bring to the show, we can’t wait to say “Hola” to 2023, with ISE in Barcelona. It is the perfect curtain-raising event to kick off what promises to be another exciting year for PPDS. With our new stand design highlighting our open technology and open ways of working, the solutions we plan to showcase will truly come to life and their benefits will be seen ever more clearly. Whatever industry you work in, you will find fitting solutions on the Philips professional displays booth.”
Robert Hsu, VP Global Product Strategy at PPDS concluded: “We’re delighted to be returning to ISE and cannot wait to share the results of just some of the incredible innovations our teams from around the world have been working on. 2022 was another big year for PPDS and, as well as the great new products and solutions being unveiled, ISE 2023 will also provide opportunities for our customers to experience for themselves some of the incredible solutions launched since ISE 2022 in June, stretching across our full range. For the new, the exciting, the sustainable and the show-stopping, save your energy and look no further than our Philips booth, 3P600.”
• The award-winning VPL-XW7000ES and VPL-XW5000ES compact Native 4K SXRD laser home projectors will be shown across ISE with our partners. In its 50th year of providing the
• Highest quality displays, these award-winning projectors are the best in class.
“In a rapidly changing business environment, technology has become more important than ever for connecting people, developing memorable experiences, and creating a sustainable future” says Damien Weissenburger, Head of Sony Professional Displays and Solutions.
“Across Sony’s Retail, Corporate, Education and Residential sectors, we are being led by creators to develop technology which builds emotion, not just for us but for the next generation. This is part of our long-term vision and purpose to create a sustainable society with a bright future, something we are hoping to showcase through our new and inspiring technology at ISE 2023.”
Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe will be exhibiting at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023, from January 31st through February 3rd, on stand E600 in Hall 3, Fira Barcelona, Spain. Visitors will experience how Sharp/NEC asserts ‘a lasting vision’, where long-life and high-quality are the bedrock of Sharp/NEC’s sustainable management, presenting products, solutions, and services that last.
At the world’s largest and most important exhibition for AV and systems integration providers, Sharp/NEC demonstrates the greater choice and wider expertise that comes from two
at a moment's notice," said Paul Vander Plaetse, CEO and Founder of VuWall. "We've addressed this need with our easy-to-install and scalable PAK processing appliances and our feature-rich TRx video wall management software platform. We will have a lot of exciting technology advancements attendees won't want to miss at our booth."
The ISE 2023 VuWall booth experience will include a demo of the new TRx KVM functionality. The new technology allows operators to collaborate directly on shared video walls while working from their personal desks. Organizations can bring in KVM sources, in addition to virtually all other sources, on a PAK video wall. This feature offers dynamic collaboration between operators to the video wall and operator to operator.
The company will show this new capability and the VuWall PAK appliance on the 3x2 Samsung LCD video wall and two operator desks. PAK is a networked multi-decode node that can also operate efficiently as a stand-alone device and is certified as fully compatible with The Wall. For large displays, PAK nodes can be easily stitched together to build an IP-based video wall that is infinitely scalable and can function as a single large canvas. PAK simplifies video wall integration by reducing the need for long video cables and eliminating single points of failure to minimize risk and improve reliability. VuWall will also highlight TRx's support for SDVoE multi-view mode, video wall mode, and USB routing on Samsung's The Wall for high-quality, zero-latency video distribution over 10G.
Business leaders, innovators and technology pioneers will be tackling some of the most thought-provoking issues, market trends and inspirational ideas from across the AV and integrated systems sector as details of the ISE Conference Programme for 2023 are revealed. New this year, the extensive line-up of events sees CEDIA producing the Smart Home Technology Conference and AVIXA programming the other conferences and inaugural Tech Talks, to bring deep industry insight backed by global organizations that track trends daily. In addition, the conferences will take place in a new home - the modern, purpose-built conference rooms on the upper level of the Fira Gran Via - for an even better attendee experience.
the way we work and learn, and visitors to our stand will see how Nureva is offering the kind of intelligent plug and play products demanded by today’s resource-constrained IT professionals.”
The four-day programme of events supported by Lang as Technology Partner and Shure as Audio Partner, starts with:
Under the theme ‘The Best Smart Tech is Yet to Come’, Smart Building Conference, sponsored by KNX, takes place in CC4.1 and runs from 10:30 - 17:15. It will explore topics including lower energy costs, healthier buildings, more control and automation, and improved work environments. It will also look at the role of IT and OT as Big Data, AI and digital twin technology change the building network landscape.
Confirmed speakers include Erik Ubels, Consultant; Dan Drogman, Smart Spaces; John Brough, Delta; and Matthew Marson, JLL. Conference Chair Bob Snyder said: “I can’t imagine a better way to get an overview of the built environment, which is changing rapidly and getting even smarter. Additionally, SBC gives an opportunity to see which parts of smart building might be interesting to add to your business – and gives you access to other integrators who have figured out their roles.”
The Smart Home Technology Conference, formerly called CEDIA’s Professional Development Programme, runs Tuesday through to Friday in CC1 and will see CEDIA deliver more than 65 hours of content. This conference covers a wide range of industry trends like wellness, hospitality, and assisted living, as well as hot topics like gaming, AI, and slow technology. Designed for delegates to choose sessions throughout the week, attendees can book sessions ‘a la carte’ or purchase a CEDIA Pass which provides access to the entire programme.
The conference will challenge integrators to creatively incorporate tomorrow’s needs into today’s businesses to achieve sustainable profits. Technical sessions feature a four-part deep dive into designing, implementing, and managing bass in private entertainment spaces, as well as a half-day RP22 Audio and Room Design Recommended Practice Workshop focusing on objective levels of performance that will define the immersive experience. Browse sessions that enhance your networking skills, infrastructure and cabling for the modern home, timing-aware networks, WiFi 6, and Power Over Ethernet. Business sessions will ensure you have the right mindset and processes in place to set your business up for success. From overcoming recruitment challenges and managing subcontractors to creating a break-even analysis, you will apply tools to keep your business successful and profitable.
Co-produced by invidis and Integrated Systems Events, Digital Signage Summit ISE begins on the morning of Wednesday 1 February in CC5.1. Exploring the theme of the Power of Pixels, this always insightful C-Level conference will feature digital signage experts, thought leaders and leading technology and service suppliers as they take a deep dive into hot topics such as the role of digital signage in omnichannel retail, green signage and what’s next for the sector.
Conference Chair and Managing Director, invidis consulting, Florian Rotberg, said: “DSS ISE offers a great overview of the latest trends and inspires how to unleash the power of pixels for integrators as well as for end users. It’s a half-day well spent, with exclusive insights into how to bring the technology showcased at ISE to maximum use.”
Control Rooms Summit
Also taking place on the morning of 1 February, Control Rooms Summit, sponsored by Guntermann and Drunck in CC5.3, will delve into the huge topic of data. Case studies and presentations from expert speakers from across the academia, supplier and user communities will focus on how to make optimum use of growing data streams in order to make critical decisions in a timely manner.
Conference Chair Chris Dreyfus-Gibson said: “We’re coming to a point where the incremental increase around data that comes into control rooms means that we’re dealing with a mass of data in a way that we’ve not had to do before. The conversation I want to have at the summit is to say, ‘look, we know we have all this data, what are we doing about it? How are we transforming that data really quickly?’”
CRS will also seek to address key questions for the industry, such as how to make the best use of AI and machine learning to drive useful insight to support critical decision making; how to get the right information to the right people when they need it; how to visualise this vast amount of data in a way that doesn’t overwhelm control room staff; and what impact this changing relationship with data will have on the role, skills and training of control room operators.
Attendees of both the Control Rooms Summit and the Digital Signage Summit can also enjoy a combined networking lunch after sessions have finished.
The afternoon of 1 February sees the Education Technology Summit take place in room CC5.3. This year’s theme is ‘Connected, Compassionate and Creative: Edtech for a Changing World’. The summit will encourage attendees to look both forward and inward, bringing state-of-the-art technologies and reflective discussions on the relationship between humans and digital technology.
One highlight is set to be Jo-An Kamp from Fontys University, who will deliver a keynote presentation provoking the audience to think about the assumptions and influences that feed into the design of the digital tools we use for learning and the uses we make of data to personalise experiences. These insights will give attendees a valuable compass to join a range of other colleagues in exploration of what the metaverse might mean for learning. Sustainability, mental health and wellbeing, the need for compassionate pedagogy and more will also be up for discussion.
“This year’s speakers will provoke you to think and to question assumptions. I hope they will also inspire you to see how a humane approach to technology helps us design more effective learning experiences that are better for our students and our planet,” said Conference Chair Gill Ferrell.
On Thursday 2 February, Smart Workplace Summit, sponsored by Shure, in CC5.1, will explore New Priorities for the Workplace, sharing the newest technology and the latest thinking on strategies to move forward in smart workplaces. The summit will also bring together thought leaders and product innovators to move past the pandemic-related uncertainty to
now chart specific courses of direction for companies, their integrators and their vendors.
Speakers include Sonal Bisht, Head of Global Markets Strategy – Corporate Affairs, HP; Ken Dooley, Head of Smart Office, Haltian; John Marshall, President and CEO, Userful; and Lee Styles, Partner, Kromers. Attendees will also be able to hear in person from high-level executives from Google, Zoom, Microsoft and others.
“If the workplace and smart office is your bailiwick, then spending a few hours with us at ISE 2023 will help you with the focus you’ll need to succeed. We work really hard in this AV industry and sometimes we forget to take step back and look at the wider picture - to open ourselves up to new ideas and new thought leaders,” said Conference Chair Bob Snyder.
The Inner Workings of the Live Events Market is the theme of this year’s Live Events Summit, which takes place on the afternoon of 2 February in CC5.3. Featuring insights from individuals involved in some of 2022's biggest tours and live shows, as well an in-depth look at the latest technological innovations likely to feature on global stages in the coming years, the summit will also explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Sessions include a look behind the scenes at a major world tour, speaking to those involved discussing the challenge any production faces in 2023, and an exploration into how music venues will change in the coming years as well as the latest developments already impacting the live touring landscape.
“The summit will be a forum to explore some of the changes we are likely to see in the live market in the coming few years and what the tours of tomorrow may look like,” said Conference Chair Stew Hume. “It will look at some of the latest technological trends and hear from a number of thought leaders who are working at the coal face of the live events sector to make live events even more spectacular year after year.”
Another new summit for 2023 is the Content Production & Distribution Summit taking place on Tuesday 31 January in CC5.3. Content production and distribution technologies are growing in relevance for the professional AV market with end-users and vendors increasingly seeking to create and disseminate high-quality video content for commercial and informational use. This summit will explore the strategies and technologies behind the creation, management and distribution of video content and explain how the power of a story can be unleashed to the world through the use of easy to access technology.
The summit will be chaired by Ciarán Doran, a consultant and senior executive with extensive experience of the worlds of broadcast, content production and AV technology.
“At ISE 2023 I’m delighted to be chairing the new the Content Production & Distribution Summit where we will discuss with senior industry executives the technical, creative and commercial challenges facing them as they create exciting new media channels for their markets and consumers,” said Doran.
Aside from the main conference programme, a new series of Tech Talks, curated and produced by AVIXA, will also run throughout all four days of the shows in room CC4.1. These free-to-attend sessions are designed to give visitors the opportunity to learn about technology innovations and business developments, with both English and Spanish language sessions on offer.
Tech Talks will be given by experts on the cutting edge, bringing new ideas, sharing best-practice case studies and offering a glimpse of the state of the art at ISE 2023.
“We are excited to bring out global, year round work exploring industry best practices and trends to the ISE programme for 2023,” said Pam Taggart, Vice President of Content Creation at AVIXA. “Taking on production of the Tech Talks in both English and Span-
ish-language, as well as conferences, together with CEDIA allows us to bring new voices, thought-leaders and content areas to the expanding and continually changing ISE audience.”
English-language sessions will cover topics including the Metaverse and how companies are factoring it into their business strategies; using video games to treat and rehabilitate patients; and the latest in innovative physical presence displays and immersive experiences.
A series of sessions will also dissect the challenges arising from the ever-changing business climate – sharing solutions that look at new revenue streams from how companies can manage, service and commercialise their connected devices to how AV is changing to meet the IT needs of today and support the needs of digitally transformed enterprises into the future.
The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Stage, located in the Residential & Smart Building Zone (Hall 2), will host free-to-attend events every day throughout the show. Whether you want to look ahead to the future of the smart home, explore how to collaborate more with other trades, or learn how to engage with your trade association and make the most of your membership, CEDIA has programming to make your ISE 2023 experience worthwhile. With dozens of free talks, the CEDIA Annual General Meeting, and ISE’s Stand Design Awards, the Smart Home Technology Stage (stand 2F350) will offer an abundance of valuable information, engaging discussions, and learning and networking opportunities.
Mike Blackman, Managing Director at Integrated Systems Events, said: “With less than two months to go until the start of ISE 2023, we’re delighted to release details about the extensive conference programme we’ll be delivering. There’s no doubt it looks set to be an engaging four days that simply can’t be missed. This year we’ve designed the programme to offer focused summit sessions that are the perfect complement to what you’ll see on the ISE show floor. I’ve no doubt it will provide a great experience for those who want to undertake professional development and explore the latest industry trends as well as see what’s new across the pro AV industry.”
The days of having to figure out how that complicated touchscreen works are over! Designed to be used by even the least tech-savvy person, CTOUCH Neo has the most intuitive user interface you have ever seen.
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Nominations for the 2023 AC News Awards set a new record by the closing date in December 2022, with judging completed this month. As is customary, winners of the personal Awards will only be announced on the day of the Awards ceremony at ISE in Barcelona on the 31st of January 2023.
UA92 Igloo University Acadamy 92
University Academy 92 (UA92) is a ground-breaking higher education institution offering disadvantaged people in Greater Manchester the tools, challenges, support and confidence to become their best selves.
Part of the institution is its world-leading Digital Academy, which prepares, educates and develops people of all backgrounds for a career in digital. The space consists of several high-tech labs, an AR/VR room, and a state-of-the-art Igloo immersive workspace, providing a location for digitally upskilling students across the Northwest.
• UA92 invested in an Igloo Immersive Workspace to broaden its offering and curriculum, and offer students experiences they may not get elsewhere.
• UA92 offers disruptive, unique, innovative and meaningful learning and development opportunities for its students.
• UA92 is leading the way in developing student talent in DevOps, Cloud, Linux, Data Science, Cyber Security, AR, VR and AI, and the Igloo provides a crucial location to support students across a variety of subject matters.
• UA92’s Igloo Immersive Workspace is well-loved and well-received – the space is used for a wide variety of use cases by a wide range of people. And, UA92 has plenty of plans for the future of the Igloo on campus.
• The UA92 Igloo is an immersive room, kitted out with Igloo’s IMP2 (Immersive Media Player) and Igloo Elite software package. Eight Christie projectors with ultra-short-throw lenses which make for a seamless, bright immersive display. The ultra-short-throw lenses mean people in the Igloo can get closer to the screen without causing shadows on the projection. With 5.1 surround sound, the audio experience is immersive as the display.
• The UA92 team will be developing their own Azure Kinect integration with the system to incorporate gesture control within the space which they will be undertaking this in-house.
solutions that futureproof front of classroom displays, wireless collaboration, software infrastructure and digital signage technologies to promote hybrid learning models, in keeping with current trends and the purchasing patterns that BenQ was seeing.
• The project saw BenQ achieve higher engagement levels with more people who have influencers on the decision-making and buying process, as no additional travel was necessary, streamlining the visitor experience.
ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools. SMART Technologies worked with ALP on a consultative basis to understand their challenges and supply groundbreaking tech so drive results.
When planning their EdTech refresh, ALP had three main objectives:
• Support inclusivity and pupil wellbeing of children with special educational needs
• Drive active learning and support pupil wellbeing, by engaging challenging learners via interactive and advanced methods.
• Improving teaching and learning across all subjects.
For years the partnership had relied upon a mixture of ageing interactive whiteboards with limited features and functionality - standard whiteboards and projectors.
Over the last 30 years, SMART has helped thousands of schools improve the versatility, efficiency and engagement of lessons. Supporting students to learn around the globe.
A useful bellwether into just how SMART technologies is supporting education can be found in a piece of independent research, commissioned by SMART; the ‘Capabilities for Success: What’s Working in EdTech Today” whitepaper. Using SMART’s proprietary tool, the report was the biggest investigation into the correlation between EdTech functionality, practice and learning outcomes ever conducted. In the UK, the report found that the top performing organisations (in terms of learning outcomes) consistently utilised the following features:
• Interactive/projection display
• Video conferencing tools
• pre-created content
• Software with collaborative, assessment, and gamification features.
Unlike other basic panel manufacturers, all of these outcome drivers are staple features of SMART’s product portfolio. In short, the data shows that SMART is unequivocally contributing to better learning outcomes in schools.
• Ongoing professional support for end users
The free CPD offered to existing SMART customers has helped thousands of teachers make the best use of their SMART panels and software. ALP, a partnership of schools has recently made best use of SMART’s CPD training to further embed the technology into their estate. Managing Director, David Cowell said: “detailed training from the SMART customer team have combined to deliver exactly the initial impact we were looking for, the offer of ongoing training from SMART along with their weekly drop-in sessions will help us to all improve effective use and maximise the potential that is at our fingertips”.
The BenQ Bus Education Roadshow took training, upskilling and new product innovation directly to the doors of education establishments in the UK at a time when exhibitions, training courses and conferences were declining.
Inhabiting a refurbished double-decker bus, this immersive, collaborative showroom visited 24 schools, academies, colleges and universities around the UK, covering a total of 4,567 miles in 2022.
Taking the roadshow directly to the doors of learning environments ensured that they could still evolve their post-pandemic teaching processes at this crucial time, whilst minimising time away from campus, eliminating travel expenses and reducing carbon emissions
• By bringing BenQ’s education technology solutions and the experienced BenQ team directly to end users free of charge, educators were able to embrace the new ways of communicating with their students and making lessons inclusive for both those working from home and those in the classroom.
• This innovative direct-to-consumer initiative allows BenQ to reach audiences they previously couldn’t such as SEN schools, where pupils' needs are paramount. The BenQ Roadshow offers a platform to introduce BenQ’s ClassroomCare suite of features to promote a healthier learning environment for vulnerable students.
• As well as appealing to the teaching staff, the BenQ Bus also had experiences and education sessions for the IT Managers. In particular, they were able to learn about BenQ’s DMS (Device Management Solution), for remote management and monitoring.
• Created in collaboration with product development specialists, technical experts and the marketing team, the bus was executed to create a space that integrated the right range of
SMART designs and manufactures energy-efficient interactive displays with the aim to reduce power consumption and increase energy savings. SMART’s products are designed to last longer, meaning fewer replacements and e-waste. SMART manufactures its own products and strives to ensure they are the green choice for educators. SMART employs recyclable packaging, a slim packaging initiative to reduce freight space and adheres to several environmental product accreditation schemes and legislation. SMART is ISO14001 certified. SMART operates an Environmental Management System and is committed to reducing pollution and continually improving the environmental performance of our operations. Furthermore, SMART's products are WEEE and RoHS compliant. Each of our products also off-er simple disassembly.
SMART’s products are designed to last longer, meaning fewer replacements and e-waste. SMART’s panels are LED rated for 50,000 hours and undergo rigorous temperature, humidity and voltage testing to ensure better reliability, lower energy usage and less waste.
SMART's interactive displays with IQ provide system software updates and new features via automatic over-the-air updates It’s not just the technology that makes SMART a truly great company. It’s the people.
SMART undertakes a staff survey annually, operated by Mercer. SMART has seen a consistent upward trend in the results over the last 5 years with the overall Engagement score increasing on average
Iurface Media have been working in close collaboration with some of the world’s most iconic brands to capture and retain audience attention since 2008. We do this by bringing physical spaces into the digital world using audio visual solutions. “We specialise in creating, delivering and maintaining end-to-end solutions for a broad range of clients from Boohoo and Gucci to Sports Direct and Nike. With the combined expertise and capabilities of the iuf group, we are a leading global pioneer in our space. Our primary aim is to provide the most practical, innovative and sustainable IT and AV systems available.”
In all, there is no doubt that the impact of this project for Dr. Martens is incredibly significant, and the customer and brand interactions have been considerably improved given the amount of immersive and interactive tech within the store.
• inurface media have gone above and beyond to turn a 'normal' bricks and mortar store into an engaging hub.
• This entry shows how retailers can use clever interactive displays to not only encourage their customers to engage with their brand in-store, but also learn more about the brand and its products.
• This store is a true example of innovation, and proves that with the right tools to bring bricks and mortar stores back to life...the high street can be restored to its former glory.
• Known for empowering rebellious self expression, Dr. Martens, with the help of our solutions have taken their brand message and personified it through their newly refurbished flagship store. The immersive solutions within this store have helped gain Dr. Martens recognition as a leading retailer, setting the bar in UX.
1/4km LED ribbon Arenamazing upgrade at TheO2 has more green credentials than Greta Thunburg. 90% of the original screens’ structure was retained and modified to mount the new high-brightness, energy-efficient digiTHIN product, reducing waste and minimizing carbon footprint. High-efficiency LEDs were used at a greater pixel density, resulting in a screen that burnt less electricity whilst being brighter and providing 7,786% increase in resolution. Deployment of digiLED’s proprietary energy saving ZEUS technology (Zero Energy Usage System), meant the display’s standby power-burn reduces from 130,000 kWh per annum to zero, with a cost saving of tens of thousands of £.
• digiLED ZEUS Fitted arena dark days power consumption = Zero. Potential saving of 30 tonnes of CO2 per annum.
• Reuse of 3 phase legacy power system
• Reuse and modification of legacy superstructure, screen mounting metal work and LED cabinets
• Brighter, higher resolution, and typically only operated at 133 watts per sqm
• Fan-free efficient cooling reducing noise with substantial reduction in air-con demand (and air-con CO2).
Hypervsn for Slovenská Sporitel'ña,
Slovenská Sporitel'ña, part of the Erste Group Bank AG - the largest commercial bank in Slovakia, installed an 8-unit HYPERVSN Wall to bring their website chatbot, Vesna, into their central branch in Bratislava. Vesna is the first ever virtual banking assistant with a visual holographic form. She advises customers on questions regarding accounts, cards, investing and ‘George’, Slovenská Sporitel'ña's electronic banking system. Nowadays, she has 150 different scenarios and with time, even more will be added, so that she can cover all the financial areas that customers are interested in.
• Vesna is the first ever virtual banking assistant with a visual holographic form.
• Vesna combines a whole variety of technologies, including machine learning, holographic technology, text to speech and voice recognition. Microphones and speakers installed in the branch can detect voice commands and respond to it instantly. That's why she can understand a customer's question and answer it clearly and correctly.
• The main advantage of Vesna is that it can address the most frequently asked questions of numerous customers at the same time, while bank employees can spend their time handling more complicated issues.
• While the quantitative indicators and deep insights are yet to come, the installation and project itself have had a great start, with customers getting to use the holographic assistant already. The main goal of giving the online chatbot a holographic form has been accomplished.
• Now Vesna has 150 scenarios and with time, even more, will be added. During the first month, she answered around 10,000 questions asked at the branch.
Peerless-AV has completed a mammoth dvLED video wall installation in the auditorium of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco. The dvLED video wall consists of 183 x 5 Samsung IFH-E LED cabinets in 2.5 pixel pitch, supported by a SEAMLESS Bespoke curved dvLED Mounting System. The video wall measures 87.84m x 2.70m, within a fully floating cylinder, measuring 32 metres in diameter and with a radius of 313.46. There are a total 915 Samsung cabinets, 5490 modules and 37,946,880 pixels, making this video wall the largest of its kind in North Africa and Peerless-AV’s showcase project in EMEA to date.
• The dvLED video wall is the largest of its kind in North Africa and represents a milestone in the history of Moroccan, and even African architecture.
• The scope was to make a perfect cylinder in a structurally non-perfect cylinder, which brought many challenges. One being to design the mounting structure from architectural plans, because the auditorium had not yet been built.
• Peerless-AV’s expert SEAMLESS dvLED team designed a structure using machine mounting services, enabling the structure to have extremely high tolerances. The faces were machined to four decimal places, to create an angle of 178.2871 degrees on the plates surface.
• The curved LED video wall consists of 183 x 5 (915) Samsung IFH-E LED cabinets in 2.5 pixel pitch, or 87.84m x 2.70m, within a fully floating cylinder measuring 32 metres in diameter.
• The complexity of this install meant the teams had to be able to work around any complications. Peerless-AV provided an expert dvLED technician on site, which brought significant efficiencies and saved valuable time. Installation time was halved also thanks to the quality design of the mounting structure; the custom, precision components for tight tolerances and the micro adjustment functionality ensured a seamless flat plane was achieved.
gear of varying ages, thus decreasing load-in time for event crew 3. The distribution (and support) of 25 FreeSpeak II beltpacks and 20 HelixNet beltpacks allowed clear, mobile communication amongst the crew across a campus the size of a city block, eliminating the previous use of 700 feet of copper wire
4. For the first time, National Geographic was able to have a centralized video director cut the streaming portion of the show and communicate easily with every operator, anywhere on site, thanks to FreeSpeak II’s flexibility and connectivity
5. Prior Nat Geo events relied on interfacing to other locations with an “intercom over IP solution,” but the use of FreeSpeak II and HelixNet for this event clinched the idea that there was a much better solution with smoother integration
performance cooling system ensures the projectors deliver 20,000 hours of real maintenance-free use.
This project is an example of retailtainment at its finest. LCI Productions delivered the first outdoor permanently installed 3D projection mapped show on a UK high street, acting as a beacon to draw shoppers back to in-person retail.
This multisensory guest experience in Boscombe is comparable to what you would expect to see at a theme park. It has been value engineered to meet the client’s budget but without compromise on quality.
The solution has been designed to be flexible and future-proofed, with content set to evolve to keep visitors regularly returning to see the next installment.
• LCI Productions delivered an 18 metre x 11 metre projection mapped show on the facade of the Sovereign Shopping Centre in Boscombe, East Bournemouth, for Bournemouth Coastal BID, in partnership with Bournemouth Towns Fund. The new show spectacular, designed to reinvigorate the high street, plays every day and is updated throughout the year to keep guests returning to see the next instalments.
• When sourcing the location to house the projector, LCI had to overcome the challenges of working around various street furniture such as lamp posts to find a location within the Sovereign Shopping Centre that gave a clear view of the wall that was desired for the projection. A Digital Projection M-Vision 23000-WU DPL projector was installed in an upstairs space opposite to ensure it doesn’t get knocked out of alignment and to keep it safe from changeable weather conditions.
Frameless is a new cultural, immersive art experience, housed in an incredible 30,000 square foot venue in the heart of London. Art seeps into every space, with visitors able to walk in the pictures, seeing every brush stroke and splash of colour as they journey through four distinctive galleries, each with a different type of immersive technology.
Using more than 50 state-of-the-art Panasonic projectors, delivering 479 million pixels with million lumens of light, Frameless elevates traditional art to a new level, accompanied by breath-taking music from 158 surround sound speakers. It’s an immersive experience that’s inspiring visitors of all ages.
• A G2 Show Control Computer and BrightSign XT1144 Media Player ensure the content runs smoothly every evening. The BrightSign player can be used to determine whether audio is running during the show, with eight outdoor Adastra BP6V-B speakers surrounding the projection mapped canvas to create a full multisensory experience for guests. These run off a 100v line and are supported by a DAP PA-500 amplifier for additional sound reinforcement. This combination was selected because they provide good sound quality and a lower level to support the three-four-minute show. A silent looping sequence has been factored in between the shows to keep any peripheral noise to a minimum for local shopkeepers.
As a direct result of the pandemic and a need to reduce air travel Belden Inc., the global leader in transmission solutions is expanding their reach through the development of a series of physical customer innovation centres (CIC) to showcase their innovative solutions and illustrate how they securely transmit data, audio and video that is needed for today’s applications. Belden has partnered with proAV and 2Heads to build a series of Customer Innovation Centres worldwide, the first of which is in Stuttgart, Germany.
• proAV created for Belden an experiential space that could showcase their innovative solutions; encourage collaboration and discussion.
• The resulting space also offers the opportunity to host demonstrations and talks in studio-quality surroundings.
• The design has created a beautiful space that resonated with their brand style, a showpiece to highlight their new direction.
• The Customer Innovation Center (CIC) needed to be the backdrop for internationally streamed events; a showpiece that invited the whole world in to witness Belden’s technological advancements.
1. Working hand-in-hand with the Frameless management team, integration partner Creative Technology and Media Server provider Hive, Panasonic projectors deliver four different ground-breaking immersive experiences that stretch the capabilities of the projectors and their Ultra Short Throw lenses to the limits. The team worked around the clock to deliver the experiences, as the gallery was completed around them. With Panasonic even flying in specialist engineers to assist with the set-up.
2. Each of the four immersive galleries and the fifth, dedicated to corporate and educational events, have a completely different visual concept and projection layout. The Art of Abstraction uses projections on semi-transparent mesh screens standing like a labyrinth in the centre of a dark room to make visitors blend into the content of art from Kandinsky, Klimt, Mondrian, Malevich and Klee. Colour in Motion uses projection and colour to bring to life every brushstroke and splash of colour in masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Signac, Delaunay and Morisot. As visitors walk through the paintings, the brushstrokes and colour are moved and washed up the walls creating an immersive and interactive space. The World Around Us was the most technically challenging installation to achieve and delivers an almost spherical six-sided projection of the landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes of Canaletto, Cezanne, Monet, Rembrandt and Ruysch. Lastly, a room wrapped in mirrors, including projectors wrapped in mirror foil, created the dreamlike and surreal gallery called Beyond Reality. Here visitors get glimpses of visual infinity as they experience the iconic artwork of Munch, Bosch, Dali, Klimt, Rousseau and Ernst.
• One of the key requirements for LCI was to ensure remote dial in capability for the team, so they didn’t need someone to physically be at the show location every evening. This is made possible through the G2 Show Control Computer, the BrightSign media player and by using the projector’s on-board scheduler to turn the projector on and off. Elements like volume can also be adjusted and the team can even remotely add new shows. Working from a localised server meant that the team didn’t have to travel to the location each time the system needed an update. This reduced the physical travel to site, reducing fuel consumption and energy.
• LCI has delivered this project as a full turnkey solution with its studio team also creating the show content, which launched with a ‘Love Boscombe’ theme for Valentine’s Day. The 3D content floated above the surface to include hearts moving across the screen, pulsating, spinning and circling around the building. Images that represent the Boscombe seafront and artwork from local residents has also been included. The experience has been futureproofed so that the content and show can regularly be updated. There are different shows planned throughout the year and it also has the capability of showing live sport, which can be projected onto the side of the building to bring all the action to life in a larger than life arena. This has created a multifunctional space that people can visit again and again to see the latest instalment and have a memorable experience.
HelixNet and FreeSpeak II systems at the National Geographic Annual Explorer’s Conference Clear-com
Clear-Com, an HME company, has been a trusted global provider of professional real-time communications solutions and services since 1968. We innovate market-proven technologies that link people together through wired and wireless systems, and were first to market portable wired intercom systems for live performances. Technology used in this project includes HelixNet® Digital Partyline Intercom System, a fully networked intercom system that is powered by Clear-Com’s advanced I.V.Core® technology, and award-winning FreeSpeak II® Digital Wireless Intercom System, a five-channel, full-duplex wireless intercom solution. Together these products delivered a dramatically streamlined workflow and advanced connectivity for the National Geographic Annual Explorer’s Conference.
1. National Geographic tasked Clear-Com partner, FC-Production, with providing the entire communications and audio infrastructure for this year’s event, thanks to their trust in ClearCom products
2. FreeSpeak II Digital Wireless Intercom and HelixNet Digital Partyline Intercom overall streamlined the intercom system and eliminated the need for a mix of analog and digital
3. The Panasonic equipment used in the venue includes the Panasonic RQ22k and RQ35K 3-Chip DLP Series of projectors that use Panasonic’s original pixel-quadrupling technology to deliver stunning 4K+ visuals at 20000-30500 lumens. The projectors deliver uniformity in both brightness and colour performance, allowing images to be seamlessly blended, avoiding distractions or blemishes that could break the connection with the viewer. Frameless is also using Panasonic’s MZ16 projection series, which delivers long-lasting brightness and superb colour performance at 10,000lm (MZ10k), 13000lm (MZ13k), and 16000lm (MZ16k). This 3LCD technology provides vibrant HD quality images, and reliability is assured by the liquid cooled laser diodes and sealed phosphor wheel that protects against dust ingress to provide long life brightness. To create the incredible immersive effects, Panasonic Ultra Short Throw (UST) lenses are used with 80% of the projectors. These specialist lenses allow projectors to be hidden in the ceilings, so as not to distract from the immersive illusion, and to project at incredible angles to surround the visitor without casting shadows.
4. Frameless chose the Panasonic projectors after a competitive test with three other leading projector manufacturers. “Panasonic proved to be the clear leader in picture quality and reliability,” said Simon Kentish, Chief Technology Officer, at Frameless. In addition to the immersive experience, Simon said that another important factor was the ability for the projected images to be captured on video and in photos for social media. “The ability for visitors to share images and videos of the spectacular projected art on social media was an important marketing consideration,” explained Simon. “Many of the projectors produced images that did not capture well but, if possible, the Panasonic projector images looked even better on camera!”
5. The other major consideration was reliability. With a build time for the venue of just over a year, timings were tight. AV equipment would need to be installed and set-up while there was still a lot of building dust in the venue. On top of that, the venue needed projectors that would continue to deliver spectacular images day in and day out for the high profile London attraction. The filter-less design and dust-proof optical system, alongside the high
The Samsung OHB-S, OHB and OHA Series outdoor signage solutions provide high visibility for clear, concise communication with customers, and are designed for efficient, reliable, and effective business operations and management. This outdoor signage series is Samsung’s response to evolving demand for high-quality, versatile outdoor signage that can improve the customer experience while ensuring seamless business operations – even in intense weather conditions. Samsung’s full outdoor series is suitable for a myriad of businesses use cases experiencing different weather conditions. These include but are not limited to EV charging stations, bus stops, sports arenas, shopping malls, art galleries, and airports.
• The OHB-S, OHB, OHA-S, and OHA are optimized for peak outdoor visibility given the signage is UL-verified and offers impressive brightness levels greater than 3,500nits, or 1,500nits in the case of the OHB 24-inch model. The signage provides crystal clear and crisp visibility for a consistently smooth customer experience 24/7 – even in broad daylight and under intense sunlight. The OH Series adapts to various external lighting and brightness levels with a built-in auto-brightness sensor for maximum operational efficiency.
• The signage delivers vivid content for a better customer experience through enhanced color reproduction of all red, green, and blue shades. The crisp content and uncompromised picture quality of the OHB-S, OHB, OHA-S, and OHA series effectively captures and maintains customers’ attention.
• The OHB-S, OHB, OHA-S and OHA Series are also able to offer enhanced visibility thanks to Magic Protection Glass, which uses innovative anti-reflection technology. Customers can easily view and read the screen’s content in broad daylight due to low reflection rate.
• To ensure operations run smoothly in various outdoor environments, the OHB-S, OHB, OHA-S, and OHA are protected from the elements with an IP-56 rating, or IP-66 rating in the case of the OHB 24-inch model. Its IP66 dust- and waterproof features provide maximum durability for seamless operation outdoors. The robust durability of Samsung’s signage solutions enables them to withstand physical impact and protect from dust and water that comes into contact with the screen. The also signage boasts powerful performance
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with a slim, sleek design for easy installation, as well as an external WiFi/Bluetooth module that can be attached to the OH24B to support higher receiver connectivity. The position of the WiFi/Bluetooth accessory can be adjusted to suit a variety of installation environments.
• The OHB-S, OHB, OHA-S, and OHA Series feature protective security as well as smooth and seamless content playback for advanced operations and technology that give businesses a competitive edge. The three-layer security protection is powered by Samsung’s proprietary Knox technology to support application development and minimize the risk of cybersecurity threats. For the OH24B and OH46B-S specifically, Samsung’s MagicINFO Player S10 backed by the TIZEN operating system boosts the overall performance of the display with seamless transitions and playback, empowering a better experience for customers and business managers alike.
HYPERVSN SmartV is the future of digital signage as it is a holographic platform which allows digital signage to take on another dimension. The market is becoming saturated with digital signage and people are not noticing it anymore, however HYPERVSN SmartV stands out, captivates audiences and therefore has better business results.
HYPERVSN SmartV is a new-generation platform that offers both a holographic display and a full Software suite for display management and 3D content creation. The new generation platform supports HDMI live Streaming and offers interactive capabilities with its android-based architecture.
• HYPERVSN SmartV is a comprehensive digital signage platform offering both the hardware (display) and integrated software
• The Software Suite offers everything you need to create and manage the holographic solution
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Engage is a high end software system created specifically for Digital Signage. This game changing solution is designed to integrate with the wider marketing ecosystem, streamlining asset and content creation with agile templated campaign management. Intelligent automated features scale and provide real-time business analysis to optimise performance.
The platform combines 10 legacy software systems into one new. With extensive API integrations users easily stay ahead of the trends in digital transformation. Engage has been specifically designed to allow advanced sustainability energy monitoring control, as well as plug and play operations compatible with SOC and state-of-the-art smart signage solutions.
• Engage gives users access to all the management and data platforms they use in one place. Engage facilitates integrations with news channels, weather and traffic updates, menus, stock systems, performance dashboards (in Sharepoint and Power BI), queue management, waiting times and footfall counting, critical communication systems and social media networks creating a complete digital ecosystem.
• Users can harness the power of real-time insights from big data. This includes heat mapping tools to analyse the movement of customers around a space, sales and live system data, personalised shopping and loyalty data and live visual data and camera feeds.
• One of the most used features, the content library, has an innovative design to make it easy for users to view and experience content, images, video and text templates. Once uploaded, content is automatically scaled for the different sizes and aspect ratios of displays registered in the network and for social media tiles. This minimises human error and ensures that everything goes out on time with consistent messaging across all channels.
• Engage combines 10 legacy software systems into one optimised platform with two main software engines. This is continually being updated with new features and integrations to ensure that the platform is always developing and evolving with new advanced functionality, integrations and interoperability. Recent additions include software based sustainability features and energy monitoring control systems to help manage operational costs and contribute to green agendas.
• The Engage platform is scalable to the unique user needs with a toolbox of functionalities that can be deployed depending on their use cases. The dashboard can also be personalised for each user based on the level of permission they need and the actions they will be carrying out. This includes a tailored interface with the most used features, quick navigation options to create content groups and playlists and automatic configuration to set rules for content to automatically repeat on all variations. This means it can grow with an organisation as their digital ecosystem evolves.
The SiliconCore High Resolution 1.2mm Modular Floor LED display is a breakthrough for the digital signage market and presents opportunities for controlled immersive installations that were previously unachievable.
At 1.2mm, the modular floor display has the finest pixel pitch available for floor applications with a durable and serviceable surface that can handle weight-bearing loads up to 1000kg or 200lbs per square foot.
In addition, it is the only display that does not require a separate overlay or added protection to walk upon the screen’s surface, and boasts visual and operational performance benefits, including high brightness and low power consumption.
At 1.2mm, the modular floor display has the finest pixel pitch available for floor applications and provides the ultimate viewing distance to recreate realistic environments via virtual aids.
As viewers look down, their environment beneath is transformed. The addition of a horizontal viewing plane adds to the experience and opens new digital signage opportunities. The modular and slim design offers options for architectural integration and installations of any shape or size.
The High Resolution 1.2mm Modular Floor LED display features a smooth, non-reflective, durable, and flat surface that can handle weight-bearing loads up to 1000kg or 200lbs per square foot - approximately ten people standing in a four-square-foot area – with no overlay. The encapsulation process, called LISA, causes no impact on the brightness levels and enhances the contrast due to its unique optical nature.
Enabling viewers to walk upon such a fragile pixel pitch is feasible due to the significant advancements to SiliconCore’s proprietary LISA 2.0 LED encapsulation process.
The LISA 2.0 technology increases the durability of the LED modules, while leaving the modules serviceable, which means no glass, film, or secondary surface to apply, mount or service, reducing installation time and costs.
The High Resolution 1.2mm Modular Floor LED display includes the next generation of SiliconCore’s Z.A.C.H technology, Z.A.C.H 2.0, to push the display's performance capabilities, enabling it to reach frame rates of 120fps and refresh rates of 3840 Hz. Due to the high brightness of 1200 nits and low brightness capabilities, the display boasts a very wide dynamic range for realistic imagery. This optimizes the modular floor display for 3D passive and active viewing, offering the simulation and virtual reality space to showcase a new era of creative content and configurations.
The High Resolution 1.2mm Modular Floor has a wealth of sustainable characteristics derived from SiliconCore’s design patents. With its patented CommonCathodeTechnology ™, SiliconCore allows end users to obtain the best visual and operational performing displays on the market, with up to 40% lower power consumption than the market average, low operating temperatures, and extended operational lifespan.
And by combining CommonCathodeTechnology ™ with the LISA 2.0 and Z.A.C.H 2.0 innovations, SiliconCore has future-proofed the customers' initial investment by offering a lower cost of ownership display solution that remains of high image quality, consistently bright, durable and cool operation.
These characteristics make the High Resolution 1.2mm Modular Floor the most sustainable replacement for immersive technologies such as LCD or projection, which are limited in brightness, size, durability and life expectancy.
The anticipated opportunity of this high resolution floor display is to create a new tool for integrators and content creators to produce the next wave of large-scale display installations with innovation and creativity. The floor will ignite new virtual experiences within digital signage applications, including immersive spaces (XR), simulation, advanced visualization, mixed reality, 3D environments, realistic architectural environments, and themed entertainment.
outdoor applications and has been designed as an all-in-one solution to remove potential pain points during installation and set-up stages.
The Aegis is the first outdoor display to use an industry-leading Flip Chip manufacturing method, which generates multiple unmatched visual and performance advances compared to alternative manufacturing processes for LED displays or LCDs. The LED Studio also utilises a leading energy-saving technology to significantly reduce heat dissipation, leaving the display to operate cool to the touch without further cooling systems.
The Aegis reaches 4000 Nits brightness to compete with direct sunlight and is supported by over one billion colours, an astonishing 6,000:1 contrast ratio and wide viewing angles for stunning visuals up to 160 degrees.
• A sustainable solution that enhances performance
Eliminating technological waste, reducing power consumption and increasing performance are all environmentally concise aspects that places The Aegis in a league of its own. For the first time, end users can choose a high-resolution LED display that outshines environmentally damaging and power-hungry LCDs or outdated printed signage and attain a lower total cost of ownership.
• Engineered to evolve
Unlike LCD kiosks that require a complete replacement in the event of a fault, The Aegis screen allows for individual panels or pixels to be repaired or replaced, making them more eco-friendly and cost-effective.
The LED Studio has also engineered the solution to allow pixel pitch or resolution upgrades as new technologies or budgets become available simply by replacing the panels on the exisiting cabinets and infrastructure. In doing so, The LED Studio is providing end users with a sustainable display solution that keeps 80% of the initial infrastructure when the upgrade occurs and a future-proofed investment.
• Proprietary all-in-one enclosure
The proprietary kiosk casing features a secure casing that uses a Gorilla Glass frontage to protect from vandalism and an IP65-rated aluminium enclosure to endure all weather conditions. End users can choose from a single- or double-sided unit.
The Aegis features a built-in Android 9.0 operating system to offer richer functional applications and a more user-friendly operating platform, removing the need for additional components such as media servers to dramatically simplify operations and costs. It also comes with a built-in audio system, with the option to add a camera if required.
Logi Dock is an all-in-one speakerphone and docking station, designed to simplify personal workspaces and boost productivity. This unique product is the ultimate homeworking companion, offering a flexible speakerphone and speaker for music, alongside a single connection point for all desktop peripherals, enabling fewer cords, dongles and distracting clutter on the desk – making room for a cleaner workspace and greater productivity. It features two USB-A ports, three USB-C downstream ports, a USB-C upstream port, a display port, a HDMI port and Bluetooth pairing.
This allows users to connect mice, keyboards, headsets and two monitors, and charge laptops to 100W.
• Logi Dock keeps home workers’ desks clear and tidy, ensuring they can connect all kinds of peripherals (either wirelessly or wired), and can join calls flexibly using the dock as a speakerphone.
• Intuitive buttons on Logi Dock improves the experience of video meetings. It offers onetouch meeting controls, which are certified for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
• The built-in speakerphone boosts the audio quality of remote meetings. With home workers likely to be joining many video meetings during the day, Logi Dock offers an alternative to wearing a headset for long periods of time, without having to rely on often low-quality in-built speakers and microphones in laptops. Its speakers and 6 adaptive beam-forming microphones suppress background noise, and advanced algorithms deliver a natural vocal sound, so users can go headset-free while also being heard loud and clear.
• For those who work to music, Logi Dock features small but mighty speakers that deliver immersive, stereophonic audio and powerful bass. An anti-vibration acoustic enclosure, 2 55mm neodymium audio drivers and 2 passive radiators power music that is distortion-free, carefully balanced and crystal clear.
• Logi Dock integrates with Logi Tune, an intuitive app that allows users to customise their Logitech devices to work best for them. For example, when combined with Logi Tune’s calendar integration, Logi Dock provides intelligent lighting cues to notify when a meeting is about to start. Intuitive buttons to join, mute, turn the camera on and off and end calls all help to create a seamless meeting experience.
The Aegis 1.2mm is the industry’s first freestanding, fine-pixel pitch, ultra-high-bright LED display kiosk solution for indoor and outdoor applications. Available in four sizes 57”, 67”, 77” and 85” and featuring a pixel pitch of just 1.2mm, The Aegis is a technological breakthrough that places fine-pixel pitch LED displays into the DOOH market for the first time. Engineered by LED technology experts at The LED Studio and manufactured by its display partner VOD Visual, The Aegis boasts sustainable features including low power consumption and cool operation, providing users with a cost-effective LED kiosk solution that will replace outdated LCD units.
The Aegis is available in four sizes, 57”, 67”, 77” and 85”, all with an overall kiosk profile of just 235mm. The slimline kiosk enclosure houses a full turn key solution for indoor and
Lightware’s solution Taurus UCX empowers teams to collaborate, share content and connect with each other easier than ever before. The Taurus platform combines USB-C technology with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) capabilities, allowing users to seamlessly and easily share their content, switch hosts and control meeting rooms, directly from their own laptop. This solution has been so successful it now equates to nearly 50% of Lightware’s business globally.
• The Taurus UCX is a universal matrix switcher designed to tackle the common challenges of meeting rooms and collaboration environments by utilising USB-C technology and simplifying the management of audio, video, control and ethernet signals over one single cable
• This unique device, one cable, users can share their work, switch hosts, and send video, audio, control and ethernet signals as well as charge their own laptop while connected to
This solution stops people in their tracks changing the business results of any campaign HYPERVSN SmartV Platform opens up the possibility of interactive holographic content. SmartV display runs on just 60 Watts – half as much as a regular LED display. The LED Studio powered by VOD Visualthe Taurus UCX to avoid interruptions for important meetings and presentations
• This technology supports 4K 60 video on the USB-C input ports without sacrificing the possibility of utilising USB peripherals on the same cable
• The Taurus UCX offers USB-C connectivity for simplified handling of audio, video, power and control signals via one single cable
- Summing up the Taurus solution: - Intuitive access and simplified controls
- Extremely easy connection of BYOD - Full room automation features - Touch-free solutions
Panasonic PressIT360 is a revolutionary new 360o video conferencing solution designed to take the stress out of hybrid meetings. Everyone has experienced how difficult it can be to participate in physical meetings when joining remotely. PressIT360 removes the barriers, providing meeting equity for all.
Drawing on Panasonic’s unique ProAV experience in camera, microphone and speaker technologies, it provides an incredible 360o view of the meeting room whilst tracking and highlighting the speaker.
Easy to set-up, intuitive to use and with stunning high-resolution visuals and clear sound, PressIT360 is a video conferencing solution designed for the new way of working.
• New ways of working – office, home and on the move – require new collaboration solutions. Panasonic PressIT360 enables meeting equity by ensuring everyone can fully participate in hybrid meetings – seeing those speaking and their facial expressions, as well as hearing and being heard clearly.
• Clear viewing: PressIT360 contains all the essential elements for easy hybrid video conferencing. It includes four integrated cameras with a resolution of 2560×1440 to provide a 360° horizontal view of the room, alongside seven microphones and sound, with Panasonic’s unique recognition technology to ensure the speaker is always in clear view. PressIT360 highlights the picture of those speaking to the entire meeting group by placing a framed close-up of the person into the video meeting. This means even remote participants can clearly see the expressions and gestures of those speaking – providing a much more natural and effective meeting experience. There are a total of five different viewing modes to choose from – single, dual, multi, surround and stable view for presentations or whiteboards.
• Easy to be heard: Placed on a desk or in a meeting room, it can detect speakers up to 5M away and is equipped with echo, noise cancelling and volume equalisation to automatically adjust for sound quality whether speakers are at a remote location or in the room.
• Simple set-up and intuitive use: For fast and simple set-up just connect the PC via a single USB Type-C cable for video, audio and power. Volume and video modes can be controlled at the touch of a button on the unit pedestal. Operating status is easily visible from the coloured LED ring on the unit. More detailed settings, such as camera position adjustment, image and sound quality changes, can be made using the PressIT360 app via the laptop or PC.
• Flexible use: The slim design (width excluding pedestal 63.4mm/2.5” and height 285mm/11.3”) makes it easy to carry around the office in one hand. Alternatively, it can be simply attached to a tripod or permanently installed on a desk and securely fastened using the Kensington lock slots.
precisely and accurately, no matter the writing speed. Anyone can use their finger or pick up the passive pen and start annotating immediately.
• BYOD ready:
Wireless sharing is similarly made easy. CTOUCH Neo features AirServer, allowing users to use their device’s native screen sharing solution. AirPlay, Google Cast or Miracast are all supported and don’t require the installation of an extra app.
• Secure by design: Since CTOUCH Neo is used in a public setting, security is of the utmost importance. This is covered in various ways:
- All sensitive settings are behind a PIN code, which has to be set during the first-time installation. This way, only qualified personnel can make changes that determine how CTOUCH Neo operates
- No data is stored on the touchscreen. After finishing a session, notes can be shared through a link and QR code and are then permanently deleted.
- CTOUCH Neo is bundled with a Cable Lock. This makes sure no cable will go missing, interrupting the next meeting or class - The browser can be disabled for more control over how the screen is used
• Energy saving:
CTOUCH Neo always comes in eco-mode by default, saving the user loads of energy! The screen has a built-in human presence detection module, which automatically turns the screen off when no one is around and turns the screen on when someone enters the room. This happens in low light mode, greatly reducing energy usage, while allowing the focus to remain on the teacher or meeting participants until the touchscreen is used. Furthermore, CTOUCH Neo comes with a Sustainability Passport which provides a comprehensive insight in the CO2 footprint of the product and materials used.
• CTOUCHABLE design:
To be a perfect fit for modern offices and campuses, CTOUCH Neo is made with the patented CTOUCHABLE™ design philosophy in mind. The screen features an attractive ‘Wisdom Blue’-coloured border. The anodized aluminium adds to this crisp, youthful & modern look. These combined makes sure that the screen immediately catches the eye of anyone entering the room
key initiatives that have contributed so far to reach our goals, i.e. reducing our CO2 footprint by 60% and increasing the circularity of our products by 25% before 2025. The progress report is published annually in the first quarter of the year.
Genelec is a unique company that has achieved significant environmental goals, creating some of the greenest products in AV. They go the extra mile to ensure their products and working practices are as green as possible, including building products from a high percentage of recycled materials, with a proven track-record of innovation and a world-wide reputation for quality. Combined with a strong set of ethics, they are careful with our choice of suppliers and are honourable in the treatment of their staff, ensuring that the company grows remaining true to the core sustainable philosophy it was founded upon.
- Genelec’s manufacturing process uses 97% recycled aluminium and all wood and cardboard is sourced from audited Finnish suppliers.
- As well as adhering to international environmental standards such as ISO 14001, Genelec ensure that the companies they work with are also environmentally conscious. Genelec’s supplier Code of Conduct was recently updated in 2022 to reflect this.
- As well as conducting external audits, Genelec apply the same scrutiny to their own company, undergoing an internal ESG audit to determine Genelec’s strong and weak points.
- Every business development is underlined with a sustainable focus. For example, Genelec’s ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ program, which offers a new home to old, but reliable products in pursuit of a complete circular economy.
- Genelec have introduced the Smart IP range of loudspeakers to the market (a range due to be expanded at ISE 2023): an innovation which provides a networked alternative to traditional models. Smart IP models operate via a single Cat5 cable, reducing installation time and plastic waste.
The EDGE Pro by The LED Studio, powered by VOD Visual
The EDGE Pro by The LED Studio, alongside display partner VOD Visual, is a breakthrough for the digital display industry, providing a sustainable, future-proofed and economically conscious LED display solution with high-performance specifications.
The EDGE Pro proprietary cabinet design encourages display technology and resolution upgrades to prevent 70% of the initial display investment from being replaced unnecessarily whilst using sustainability technology to reduce operational costs significantly. The EDGE Pro 43” diagonal cabinets are cleverly engineered to replicate the size and format of 43” LCDs. The display is compatible with various bracketry systems to utilise existing infrastructures and avoid additional material wastage.
CTOUCH is the most sustainable touchscreen manufacturer in all of Europe. We’re devoted to reducing our CO2 footprint by 60% and increasing our product circularity by 25% before 2025. We strongly believe businesses need to be transparent about their environmental impact in order to achieve real progress.
We put our belief into action by introducing a myriad of sustainability initiatives. With these tools we're spreading awareness about our products’ CO2 impact. We're building trust and triggering dialogue on (re)using our touchscreens. Internally, these tools empower us to make sustainable choices concerning future products, benefiting both the environment and our customer.
CTOUCH is committed to making a positive impact on the future through transparency. We highlight five key initiatives where transparency is key and which aim to reduce CO2 impact and energy consumption, and increase circularity.
The LED Studio use proprietary technology within The EDGE Pro to reduce power consumption by up to 75%, increase brightness levels and lengthen the lifespan to over 100,000 hours, compared to LCDs' three-year lifecycle.
In addition, intelligent engineering uses the cabinet frame as a heatsink to remove the requirements for external fans or cooling systems. The EDGE Pro draws industry-low power consumption, averaging 180w/sqm and maximum power consumption of 500w/sqm, which couldn’t be more relevant in the present day, as we face increasingly soaring energy bills with immediate solutions required.
• Built to evolve
As the display industry inevitably evolves, so will The EDGE Pro. The 43” modules are easily upgradable to lower pixel pitches for higher resolutions and technical specifications, providing end-users with the option to upgrade the screen resolution or display durability without having to change the original underlying infrastructure. Upgrading the modules only requires 30% of the display to be replaced, making it one of the market's most future-proofed and cost-effective displays.
• Utilises existing infrastructures
CTOUCH Neo is the easiest-to-use touchscreen ever. Even the least tech-savvy person can simply walk up to the screen, choose one of the four options on offer and start collaborating right away. Users can whiteboard, share wirelessly from any device, use the optional browser or change the source with just one touch.
Combine this with a great writing experience, JBL optimised speakers, a Cable Lock to keep al cables where they belong, a Stage XXL platform for large video conference cameras, a built-in human presence detection and NFR Reader for energy saving and security, and you’ve got an absolute game-changer!
CTOUCH Neo is made for higher education and SME. Research among these groups shows that only 4 touchscreen functions are used during the average week, so why add more than needed? CTOUCH Neo runs only what users really need: whiteboarding, wireless screen sharing, a web browser and an option to change sources. That’s it!
• The essentials of whiteboarding:
CTOUCH Neo features a whiteboarding tool with only seven options, to get ideas flowing in an instant. The user simply walks up to the screen, picks a pen or marker and starts their meeting or class immediately.
Neo uses zero bonding technology to offer the most intuitive writing experience. By completely eliminating the air gap between the panel and the LCD, the user’s touch is registered
• Life Cycle Assessment: We perform Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to identify the environmental impact and ethical risks of our supply chain and our products throughout their entire life cycle. This analysis offers concrete recommendations that will have a major impact in terms of CO2 reduction, increase of the circularity of materials, supply chain transparency and social responsibility.
• Sustainability Passport:
The results of the LCA are included in the Sustainability Passport. CTOUCH is the first (and currently the only) touchscreen manufacturer with a Sustainability Passport for its products. Through this Passport we provide transparency and awareness of the used resources in our touchscreens.
• Interactive Sustainability Dashboard: The details of the Sustainability Passports come to life in our Interactive Sustainability Dashboard. This dashboard provides insight into the environmental impact of our touchscreens, from CO2 footprints to the materials used.
• Energy saving calculator - Save Watts & Watts of Money: To show how sustainable CTOUCH touchscreens are and how much money people can save on their electricity bill when choosing CTOUCH instead of another brand, we introduced the Energy Saving Calculator. People simply select a CTOUCH touchscreen and a competitor brand and they immediately see how much electricity and money they can save annually when choosing CTOUCH. Their benefit? Several hundreds of pounds per year!
• Yearly Sustainability Progress Report: In this one-page yearly report, we provide an update on our progress to date and outline the
The EDGE Pro is the only LED display on the market designed to replicate the size and format of 43” LCDs, positioning it as the superior direct replacement for outdated technology. It’s also compatible with VESA mounts to utilise existing infrastructures and features an in-built bracketry system to avoid additional framing materials.
The display uses V1 Architecture, a unique method enabling the screen to be built in one of three industry-leading technologies, SMD, Flip-Chip SMD or Flipchip SMD with high brightness. This proprietary design is the first time a single display can accommodate different manufacturing processes, allowing clients to obtain precise specifications for their requirements and budget for future upgrades.
End-users can now invest in a high-performance and future-proofed visual display technology that will result in a better cost of ownership and meet sustainability requirements. This innovation will push the boundaries of visual display installations, opening up opportunities for a broader range of applications wanting more impactful visual solutions that provide long-term benefits.
Samsung’s Environmental Strategy, announced in September 2022, puts environmental sustainability at the center of its operations. The company’s goal is to overcome the climate crisis by achieving net zero emissions by 2050 through innovative technologies and sustainable product development. As part of its strategy, Samsung is increasing the use of recycled plastics as product components to reduce carbon emissions and improving resource circularity. Samsung Electronics believes in developing technologies that minimize the impact on our planet while providing value that enriches customers’ lives.
Panasonic PressIT360 Panasonic Connect Europe• Samsung is addressing every aspect of its products’ lifecycles to achieve greater sustainability and an improved carbon footprint through its Environmental Strategy. This includes its processes for sourcing and production, distribution, usage, and recycling of products.
• As part of its new Environmental Strategy, Samsung Visual Display Business is continuing to improve the sustainability in its sourcing and production efforts, mainly by using discarded carbon for its product parts. By using CO2 upcycled resin, Samsung will be able to achieve a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to that of using conventional recycled resin, which is equivalent to reducing 1,455 tons of carbon annually. Recycled graphite will also be used for heatsink TVs with an eco-conscious process. The company will also prioritize material minimization by creating process efficiencies to significantly reduce the resin and steel used for manufacturing. Additionally, the enhanced, sustainably designed diffusion plate will help reduce the amount of plastics by 10% compared to traditional diffusion plates. This is equivalent to a reduction of 475.8 tons of plastic annually.
• The second element of the strategy focuses on sustainable distribution. Samsung is making carbon reduction efforts throughout the distribution process, from choosing packaging materials to packing products. The company is focusing on ink print minimization and on replacing stales and plastic tape with paper tape. The use of paper tape will lead to an 80% decrease in assembly time and thus a significant reduction in operating hours for packaging products, which requires energy usage. Paper tape also makes recycling easier because of glue residue. Samsung is also making its distribution more sustainable through recycled plastic stripping and clips to achieve even greater carbon reductions and the use of recycled EPS (expanded polystyrene) to cut 3,880 tons of CO2 annually.
• Samsung’s Environmental Strategy also takes sustainability into consideration during the time customers are using the products. Samsung is focusing on smart product design to conserve energy and minimize power consumption even while customers are watching the screen. This includes a SolarCell Remote that reduces approximately 14K tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Samsung is implementing innovative energy saving technology to conserve power even while devices are on standby as well as power control features to minimize standby power. Furthermore, remote management is available across Samsung signage solutions to ensure efficient management to control the devices from anywhere to conserve power. Samsung is also focusing on eco-repair to reuse components, recycle resources, and ultimately cut 20,000 tons of GHG emissions.
• Samsung continues to improve its recycling practices and is making strides with its new Environmental Strategy by giving discarded packaging new value and reducing waste. Its new eco package gives the product packaging value and encourages consumers to upcycle. Samsung is instating an Annual Eco Package Competition, which encourages TV users to harness their creativity to repurpose the cardboard packaging to make new items. The #FurTheWin eco package campaign was designed to inspire consumers to reuse the boxes and help reduce carbon emissions and waste. Building on these efforts, Samsung is also using recycled raw materials for its power boards and upcycling discarded fishnets for resource recirculation.
• Kramer supports educators and students from kindergarten to college and university. Its solutions equip teachers and students with worry-free, hands-free automation and time saving tools for easy, instant, on-screen presentations from any device. Its learning tools and solutions enable hybrid learning – for both students in a classroom and remotely online
• Kramer partners with an array of education institutions and display manufacturers to build powerful hybrid classrooms with live streaming to video platforms for simultaneous face-to-face and online learning. Quicklaunch is embedded and certified in many display manufacturers’ learning solutions.
• Many educational organisations worldwide have turned to Kramer to improve their wireless presentation facilities and online learning capabilities.
SMART’s flagship 6000s V3 SMART Board leads the interactive panel market. Through unrivalled connectivity, the 6000s V3 has ushered in a new age of interactive AV technology. Like all of SMART’s products, the panel was designed with the core principles of pedagogical best practice at the heart. Pupil inclusivity, true active learning principles and student and teacher wellbeing were all core driving factors in the development and realisation of the 6000s V3 panel – development of this ‘best in class’ model was aided by SMART’s 30 years of experience working alongside the complexities and realities of global education.
In line with SMART’s commitment to supporting pupil wellbeing, the 6000s v3 is equipped with features that encourage social and emotional discussions and learning. SMART’s Tool Explorer – which works exclusively with the 6000s was designed to incorporate wellbeing. The engaging emoji dice offers teacher the opportunity to do a quick and engaging ‘checkin’ to understand a pupil’s emotions that offer a crucial non-verbal method of communication.
• The 6000s v3 supports teacher wellbeing:
SMART understands just how busy educators can be. The last thing they need is unreliable or overly complex tech to manage (as well as a room full of demanding students). Therefore, as well as market leading functionality, the 6000s v3 is built to be incredibly simple to use –saving teachers the time, hassle and stress when firing up lesson content. The 6000s v3 is also equipped with an NFC log-in capability – further saving time and providing educators with a more secure way of accessing their SMART accounts.
The panel’s embedded operating system (iQ) foregoes the need for teachers to plug in laptops or computers. They can simply tap the screen to get going!
6000s v3 models are Android 11 ready. In addition, with innovative ‘over the air’ updates built into the 6000s v3, there is no need for educators to wait or manually update the boards before starting a lesson. This is managed automatically by SMART.
The 6000s’ library of manipulatives, lessons and apps also support teacher workload by reducing the number of new lessons and plans needed to be built from scratch.
The SMART 6000s v3 is the only model to currently be manufactured with 3D physical accessories. The Tool Explorer platform allows teachers and students to manipulate real world objects to interact intuitively with digital content, increasing engagement and knowledge retention. The accessories include: Stamps & Cubes: simply pick up one of the tools and pace it on the SMART Board. The 6000s v3 recognises the tool and shows the icons, fractions, letters or shapes placed on the board.
Kramer audio-visual experiences power creativity, collaboration, and engagement. From AVSM to advanced cloud-based communication, collaboration and control solutions, Kramer creates audio-visual experiences that are more engaging, more inclusive and more connected than ever before.
Headquartered in the heart of Startup Nation - Tel Aviv, Israel with international locations, Kramer’s audio-visual experts are designing the future of engagement technology. Physical and digital boundaries have blurred. But no matter how hybrid our world becomes, their desire for real, human connection will never cease.
Kramer’s intuitive, seamless technology breaks down walls, bridges gaps, and makes people feel closer together when they’re far apart.
• Education is a primary strategic focus for Kramer, and a sector where Kramer is investing in R&D innovation to meet the needs of educational organisations globally. Education spaces are completely different from what they were two to three years ago, so Kramer is prioritising developing agile technology to reflect the evolving times in which we live and learn.
• Quicklaunch is Kramer’s simple and secure meeting room interface that provides multi-platform integration to transform any interactive display into a one click meeting space. It is fully secured, and allows one-touch launching, covering over 30 conferencing platforms. For schools, colleges and universities, Quicklaunch for Education provides one touch to start lessons, share devices and launch applications, is secure by allowing IT and end users to reset rooms and lockdown rooms remotely, and can be customised to educators’ needs.
The SMART Board 6000s v3 offers NFC log-in for educators. This is both a timesaving and privacy saving function and negates the need to key in log-in details – a first for SMART Technologies.
The outstanding built-in microphone array is another first for SMART. This feature allows for consistently clear audio pick-up for the teacher wherever they may be in the classroom. This feature supports lesson accessibility and comprehension for students not in the classroom, bringing a more involved and personal dimension to remote work and homework.
The Samsung Flip Pro is an interactive display that drives more productive, hassle-free, and efficient classroom collaboration. The newly added USB Type-C connectivity provides integrated video control and power (65W charging). It showcases industry-leading latency and
a multi-touch for enhanced interactivity. With this display, learning can take place anywhere and at any time, with all necessary elements included. The Flip Pro’s intuitive control panel, sound speakers, and brightness control sensors take the traditional classroom experience to the next level. The latest version of the Flip Pro will be OS expanded to support Windows SW.
• At 26ms, the Flip Pro possesses the best latency in the industry. The speed of touch is improved through its prediction logic, which ensures realistic and smooth drawing with 2,048 points of pressure built directly into the display to help users communicate more effectively. Users can write and draw on the large display using any object as a writing tool; they can quickly and easily erase with the swipe of a finger or palm. The Flip Pro empowers users to bring their ideas to life with intuitive writing and drawing via pen and brush mode to ensure creativity can flow without interruption. The quick tool and palette menu and toggle button create an optimal user experience (UX). The Flip Pro allows teachers and students to work together with multi-touch capabilities for up to 20 people simultaneously.
• The Flip Pro provides integrated video control and power functionality through 3-in-1 USB-C connectivity. This enables screen mirroring, touch control, and external device charging (maximum of 65W) for enhanced support. With this advanced connectivity, teachers can present their lessons and engage students in a seamless fashion. The Flip Pro also offers peace of mind with a built-in Antimicrobial Coating, which inhibits microbial growth. It also has a proprietary shatterproof film on the outside to keep the screen intact in the event of external physical impact.
• The product has a versatile selection of connectivity options, including USB, HDMI, DP, and Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) slot. The OPS slot is ideal for educators and administrators who want to integrate their third-party education solutions and easily deploy school information systems, apps, and tools. Educators can simply connect any device to display content on a large screen and connect to any network or other devices through the wireless screen-mirroring and LAN port options. The SmartView+ feature can wirelessly connect up to 50 devices at once to the display and enable multi-view on up to six screens. The cable-less screen sharing function is ideal for digitized classrooms. Additionally, the Flip Pro is integrated with AirPlay 2 to increase visibility and engagement in larger spaces while presenting on a big screen.
• Samsung’s Flip Pro integrates with Google Meets intelligent video conferencing platforms. The Flip Pro’s seamless video conferencing support is based on the WebRTC (Real Time Communication) API to power the future of education. The Flip Pro also offers the Boxlight MimioConnect app – an online blended learning platform – via Workspace to provide access to an extensive range of learning content. Samsung’s partnership with leading education solutions puts innovative education software at teachers’ fingertips.
• If users install Windows SW exclusively for Flip (Windows on Flip), they can use it on their personal PC. Flip can be used for a customizable and shareable writing experience and to easily transfer data between one’s PC and Flip. Additionally, users can control the various applications and contents on their PC through Flip, and content can be written directly on it and shared. For example, through the video conferencing solution on PC, students can share their writing in Flip with their classmates and teachers for a dynamic learning experience.
We make work-from-anywhere happen by connecting people through premium audio and video products so you can have your best meeting -- anywhere, anytime, every time. Our headsets, software, desk phones, audio and video conferencing, analytics and services bring meeting equality to workspaces and makes everyone an equal part of the conversation.
• To support modern work, Poly ensures a pro-grade audio and video experience, and we are focused on reducing audio distractions and bringing meeting equality to all participants.
• AI innovations such as NoiseBlock AI and Acoustic Fence are included in our communication platform-agnostic headsets, desk phones, and video devices to attenuate extraneous noise.
• While DirectorAI technology optimises video meeting experiences through functionality such as Group Framing, Speaker Framing, Presenter Tracking and People Framing to bring “meeting equality” to all. Group Framing ensures all participants are visible on video throughout the meeting. Speaker Framing follows the active speaker (or speakers) in a meeting. Presenter Tracking allows presenter to move around the room to make for a much more engaging presentation, for example, in a classroom set-up. People Framing delivers equality during the virtual meetings by putting everyone in a video-tile of same size, whether
AV Manufacturer / Developer of the Yearpeople are joining from their home devices or part of a group joining from a meeting room/ space.
• To empower the IT and to support employers with their digital transformation journeys, Poly Lens delivers cloud-based management and analytics across the full portfolio of Poly solutions.
• We relentlessly continue to enhance the integrated user experience, by forming strategic alliances with the industry giants, such as Microsoft and Zoom, and as well as several IT distributors and resellers. This also expands customer experience, making our technology work with familiar and easy-to-use.
Logitech is a leading designer and manufacturer of computing hardware products – from video conferencing to peripherals - which have an everyday place in people’s lives. Logitech supports organisations to make every style of working productive and collaborative, by equipping employees with tools that allow everyone to seen, hear and be heard – no matter where they are.
With every product, Logitech focuses on how customers connect and interact in the digital world. Logitech has launched innovative video conferencing solutions to support new ways of working, including an AI powered whiteboard camera and industry leading 315° tabletop camera.
• This year Logitech launched the New Logic of Work, to address the needs of new ways of working – which need to be more collaborative, more productive and more enjoyable for employees. The Logitech product ecosystem is designed to support communication wherever people are working - in office, remote, flexible or on the go.
• Logitech has launched the most innovative meeting room camera on the market this year – Logitech Sight. Sight is an AI-powered meeting room camera, which sits on the tabletop and helps remote attendees feel like they are actually seated at the table. In this new approach, Sight is combined with a front of room video bar to show the best angle of meeting room interactions at all times. Unlike 360° tabletop cameras, its 315° field of view allows a front of room camera, like Rally Bar, to help follow the conversation and auto frame meeting participants for the best experience.
• Logitech also launched Logitech Scribe, an AI-powered whiteboard camera designed to support hybrid meetings. With built-in AI and a custom lens, Scribe broadcasts whiteboard content into video meetings with outstanding clarity – to given even remote participants can the best seat at the table. Scribe’s wireless share button makes sharing whiteboards into video meetings quick and easy, and participants can see ‘through’ the presenter for an unobstructed view of the whiteboard.
• Sustainability is at the heart of every AV product that Logitech designs and manufacturers, and as of 2021 all products are carbon neutral – with a goal of reaching climate positive by 2030. Logitech is the first consumer electronics company to commit to label its products with their carbon footprint, and has also created a methodology and labelling process that is open to the entire industry to encourage other organisations to commit to carbon labelling. It is also committed to the use of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics in products, and has so far eliminated an estimated 8,000 tons of virgin plastic, equating to an estimated 19,000 tons of CO2 saved across the product lifecycle.
Avocor is one of the fastest-growing interactive display and video conferencing companies, creating real-world collaboration solutions that enable people to come together easily, in-person or remotely. Avocor has been at the forefront of developing technology to enable a fully hybrid workforce, with a strategic focus on creating new problem-solving products and working with leading technology partners to enhance meeting efficiency and equity.
• In 2022, Avocor has greatly grown its operation. Global distribution has grown to 500+ distributors and resellers in over 40 countries. Currently Avocor has more than 750 corporate accounts, including Deloitte, Bloomberg, Walmart and HSBC.
• The past year has also seen Avocor expanding into new markets. Its global presence has grown with new offices unveiled in the Netherlands and the UK, and new teams in France and DACH regions. In recent months, Avocor also announced a new distribution partnership in India.
• Avocor has an impressive list of established strategic partnerships with integrated go-tomarket solutions, including; Google, Microsoft (the first Teams-certified display product), Logitech, Zoom, Lenovo, Crestron and HP. To ensure a robust, seamless solution that works instantly and intuitively, Avocor designs, tests and deploys solutions with collaboration leaders to develop hardware that delivers meeting equity for all participants.
• The past year has seen the introduction of some ground-breaking new products including the multi award-winning Google Meet Series One Desk 27 and Board 65. In addition, the new The L Series displays will bring an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio to meeting spaces increasing meeting flexibility and workspace and ultra-wide conferencing functionality and for users of Microsoft Teams Front Row. CollabTouch™ is an all-in-one conferencing solution, which combines a high quality Avocor display with a leading camera / audio bar, for equitable, interactive, virtual meeting experiences regardless of room size.
• Avocor is committed to providing its partners with key resources to drive business growth. For example, during the last 12 months Avocor has hosted over 30 dedicated customer events in EMEA alone.
Since the founding of Genelec in 1978, professional loudspeakers have been at the core of the company’s business. Over forty years later Genelec loudspeaker products remain true to the original philosophy, offering reliability, neutral sound reproduction regardless of size, as well as the ability to adapt to the acoustic conditions of the listening environment. Genelec customers receive paramount support in the field, from acoustical advice and calibration services to technical service and long product life span. Buying a Genelec product is a secure long-term investment in outstanding and reliable audio reproduction.
– Genelec is a company that makes consistent efforts to improve the quality of the quality of the products they manufacture and the quality of life for their employees
– Building a truly sustainable model has been as important for Genelec as profitability since the company’s inception in 1978, not just a recent response to climate concerns
– A diverse and inclusive hiring process combined with constant monitoring of employee satisfaction has created a strong company culture where 1/3 of employees have been with Genelec for more than 10 years
– Working closely with integrators, Genelec has developed groundbreaking hardware (such as Smart IP loudspeakers) and software (such Smart IP Manager, GLM) to provide the AV world with scalable, sustainable, long lasting and future-proof solutions.
– Smart management paired with a steady business growth model allowed Genelec to maintain production throughout the pandemic, avoiding excessively long delivery times AV Reseller/Integrator of the Year
During the pandemic Saturn repositioned itself to better represent its technical problem-solving, design and engineering capabilities.
In the last 12 months it has subsequently grown turnover/profits 20% higher than past pre-pandemic levels and increased staff numbers by 42% (19 to 27).
Its consultancy turnover grew by 900% largely due to a landmark project for Seiko, the first of its kind to be delivered outside Japan. Its enclosure design/build service revenue grew by 1100%.
Reinvention – 25 years after the company was founded, Saturn has reinvented itself, changing from simply providing a standard integration service to a more comprehensive offering with a greater focus on its areas of excellence – problem-solving, design and engineering. This more consultative change of direction has proven to be incredibly lucrative, with Saturn developing a reputation for its ability to take on the toughest of projects and deliver them with ease. For example, designing a bespoke framework for ODEON so that a 3.84m x 1.92m LED wall could be installed on the façade of a building with large protruding architectural fins in London’s West End.
Enclosure design/build service – Saturn’s improved enclosure design/build offering has resulted in Samsung becoming a re-seller of Saturn’s low carbon-footprint screen enclosures. The company has created a new bus shelter screen enclosure design which has a revised internal layout and cooling system, enabling them to be thinner and more aesthetically pleasing (in line with the client’s requirements) without losing robustness. Saturn has designed a new flexible modular solution for timekeeping at sporting events, making the equipment multi-purpose and significantly more economical to transport to events, whilst still delivering the necessary robustness. A new slim free-standing self-service payment kiosk has also been added to its suite of designs.
Support helpdesk – Saturn has implemented a new ticket management system for its digital signage technical helpdesk which has improved its SLA delivery. As a result of this improved efficiency, it now offers helpdesk support for four different cloud-based digital signage content management systems - including Samsung’s MagicInfo - significantly broadening its scope to offer technical support to more clients in the UK and overseas.
Sustainability - With climate change becoming ever-more apparent and energy costs spiralling, Saturn proactively approached its clients to ask if they would like their screens’ auto-shutdown timings to be reduced to minimise energy consumption. As a result, Saturn has saved its clients a total of more than 200,000 hours of energy usage. To combat the issue of electrical waste in situations where mid-life hardware is to be disposed of, Saturn has started to refurbish clients’ old stock, where appropriate, enabling it to be resold (with the purchasing client’s permission) to small businesses with limited budgets, rather than immediately being sent for electrical waste recycling.
Corporate Social Responsibility -Although a relatively small company, during 2022 Saturn has donated approximately 100 hours of staff time to Better Things, one of the UK’s smallest charities (which helps people with learning disabilities), volunteering to assist with sporting/ leisure activities and helping the company to create a much-needed brand and website. Saturn also committed to help Medicinema (a charity which runs cinemas in hospitals to give long term sick children and adults a respite from the clinical environment) fit digital signage to its Newcastle site to upgrade users’ experience.
Project Audio Visual consults, designs, installs, commissions, maintains and supports modern workspace technology. They have become the ‘go to’ business that helps workplaces embrace the hybrid transition and join the Microsoft Teams ecosystem to maintain and evolve their digital workflow. The company has supplied and delivered over 5000 Teams
Rooms, a remarkable achievement for a modest business that has seen record-breaking growth in the past three years.
By offering a customer-centric approach combined with exemplary technical expertise, Project Audio Visual provides a turnkey solution for its clients that help them maintain a digital workflow and transform workspaces into destinations.
In August 2022, Project Audio Visual opened its first European office to centralise its European operations and strengthen services for existing and new clients. This was a significant move and investment for Project Audio Visual to maintain the superb delivery and quality of its Microsoft Teams Rooms.
The company has also undertaken a restructuring that resulted in a 300% employee growth rate in just 12 months.
Project Audio Visual has a proactive approach to hiring, appointing an even split of people from inside and outside the AV industry. This has resulted in a positive outcome across the company, providing a fresh approach to outdated processes and encouraging team participation to cross-share advice and knowledge.
There is a 40/50 ratio of female to male employees, an impressive figure for a male-dominated industry where women only make up one per cent. Furthermore, the engineering, warehouse, finance and sales teams are all led by female employees.
Internally, Project Audio Visual is excellent at recognising its existing talent. Since January 2022 alone, seven employees have received promotions.
One of Project Audio Visual’s greatest attributes is its team's listening ability. This, paired with their ability to understand the client's needs and speak at their technical level, has resulted in the team supplying and delivering over a stellar record total of 5000 (and counting) Microsoft Teams Rooms, with 2000 rooms being supplied and delivered in the past 12 months.
This is a true testament to the hard work and focus of the individual employees working harmoniously to build loyalty and trust with its clients. Project Audio Visual is forecasted to have its most successful calendar year, already doubling its 2021 turnover within the first half of 2022.
Project Audio Visual works closely with Microsoft and all Microsoft Teams certified vendors. It has achieved platinum partner status with nine of the leading Microsoft Certified vendors, including Crestron, Yealink, Neat and Logitech.
Project Audio Visual understands the endless benefits and opportunities vendor partnerships have for clients and invests in nurturing long-term relationships. It advocates the AV industry by sharing brand and customer insights and feedback to help the industry and device progress. From gaining product knowledge and roadmap insights to promotional offers and stock procurement, Project Audio Visual is at the forefront of industry developments for one reason: to deliver exceptional workplace AV solutions tailored to individual client requirements.
Project Audio Visual takes a proactive approach to its own marketing and promotion of vendor solutions by creating engaging and educational marketing campaigns that spread knowledge and advice. These campaigns use a creative and personal approach to stand out in a corporate market with Project Audio Visual using videos, graphics and thought-leadership articles across its website, social media and billboards to circulate the campaigns
Project Audio Visual continues to invest in innovations that differentiate them from competitors by working with hardware and platform partners. The company’s new European office and demonstration centre is the ultimate showroom for collaboration experiences, allowing prospective customers to test various meeting room technology solutions, digital tools, and broadcast facilities. Every digital space is equipped to offer the most premium AV and UC solutions for modern workplaces and their future.
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Lightware Visual Engineering has announced the creation of a new Business Development team within the company, with new roles within it to maximise its impact across several markets. The team will be led by Szabolcs Turi, Executive Director, Business Development from the company’s Budapest HQ and also features Clint Hoffman, Siegfried Hermann, and Murugan Paramasivam, Vice Presidents of Business Development in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC respectively.
This triumvirate will collectively head up Lightware’s efforts to deepen engagement with the enterprise market around the world, working with global partners and individual companies to build on Lightware’s already notable successes in their respective territories.
There is also a critically important verticals component to the new team. Mark Minall and Roger Takacs will take on the roles of Vice Presidents of the rapidly expanding Defense, Intelligence, and Government
sectors (Minall) and the burgeoning Education market (Takacs).
“The main focus of the new team is to build and develop Lightware’s global presence while supporting and driving the execution of growth plans with our local and global Lightware Offices,” explains Szabolcs Turi, Executive Director, Lightware. “It will be the team’s task to drive and build new regional presences, such as gathering market and business information about the potential expansion of the foreign Lightware Offices.”
The team’s future goals are to align the work of the regional offices, the HQ, and the business team. They will also be responsible for the strategies encompassing both regional and vertical long-term growth.
With the new structure, the company has assigned dedicated VPs to the company’s main vertical markets, with more announcements coming soon regarding additional team members for Global Alliances and Integrators.
“We would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate the new Business Development team and welcome the new members to the Lightware family, as well as wish them the best of luck in their new roles,” concludes Vida.
Lightware Visual Engineering has announced the creation of a new Business Development team. The team will be led by Szabolcs Turi, Executive Director, Business Development from the company’s Budapest HQ and also features Clint Hoffman, Siegfried Hermann, and Murugan Paramasivam, Vice Presidents of Business Development in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC respectively.
NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global cloudled, data-centric software company, today announced that Sonya Mathieu has joined as its new Channel Lead, UK & Ireland.
Sonya joins NetApp from her role as UK Director leading Data Protection and Cyber Resistance for Dell Technologies UK&I. At NetApp, Sonya will lead the Channel for the UK&I business, supporting partners as the organisation continues its transformation as a hybrid cloud leader in the UK&I market. Sonya will report to Piero Gallucci, the recently appointed UK Vice President and General Manager, UK & Ireland.
The UK market, which NetApp entered 25 years ago, is now the largest Cloud market in Europe. The UK leadership team, in which Sonya will play a key role, will build on this foundation to drive the company's UK transformation to establish NetApp as a leading provider of multi-cloud solutions, hybrid cloud storage, and cloud data services.
Sonya Mathieu said: “I have long admired NetApp for the way the company treats its channel partners and partner eco-systemits reputation is second to none. I also recognise that NetApp is leading the market in terms of working with and understanding the value to customers of working with the public clouds. I cannot wait to get started!”
Piero Gallucci said: “I am delighted to welcome Sonya Mathieu to her role as leader of NetApp’s UK & Ireland channel programme. Her wealth of experience in delivering excellence in sales, developing high performing teams and, most recently, leading on Data Protection and Cyber Resistance, will be a vital enhancement to our organisation. I am confident that Sonya’s passion, knowledge, and experience will make her a great addition to the culture and strength of the UK Leadership Team, as well as a brilliant support for our customers and our partners.”
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Paul Keating will assume a double role as Managing Director L-Acoustics Creations EMEA and Director of the Architectural vertical. In this new role, Keating will manage distribution, logistics, and application support for residential, marine, and architectural markets in all direct markets worldwide outside the Americas while building relationships with clients, decision-makers, and private owners in this strategic vertical market.
Luxury German audio-visual brand, Loewe Technology, has announced the appointment of Antony Bunn-Major (as its new Regional Account Manager. Bunn-Major brings a wealth of experience, having spent many years working in high end consumer electronics retail at the premium independent retail chain, Music Matters, as well as senior roles at Innuos and Sound United. His appointment is the latest to bolster Loewe’s presence in the UK, including the appointment of Alan Whyte as Managing Director in 2021.
Renowned industry experts Tim Boot and Olivier Roure join L-Acoustics in key business development roles. Following the recent announcement of a new Global Sales and Business Development organization, L-Acoustics is pleased to introduce the new Business Development team. Consisting of talented experts within the company, alongside recent appointments of renowned industry leaders, the Business Development team will drive the L-Acoustics vision and strategy within key vertical markets while providing expertise and deep support to consultants, partners, and end users around the globe.
The new L-Acoustics sales organization is focused on sales strategy, business development, and building territorial sales channels. Under the general management
of L-Acoustics CEO Laurent Vaissié, the new team is spread across three divisions: Sales and Sales Operations focusing on developing regional sales channels; Business Development concentrating on developing commercial expertise and end-user outreach in key vertical markets; and Strategy leadership developing mid- to long-term goto-markets strategies and key partnerships as well as managing resource planning and market intelligence. To offer a complete commercial and technical solution to end users and influencers, the Business Development team structure mirrors that of the Project Application, Vertical Market team, led by David Dohrman.
The Business Development team will focus on setting strategies and roadmaps in five key vertical markets. L-Acoustics veteran
To round out the Business Development team, L-Acoustics has appointed two new key roles. Olivier Roure joins the company as Business Development Director, Sports Facilities. Roure will bring a global approach to the sports facilities vertical, expanding its share within the market. Roure has built a career of over two decades in the pro audio industry at leading companies like JBL Professional (a Harman Professional Company), QSC LLC, and as an independent consultant. His extensive knowledge of the North American Sports market will be a key asset in globalizing the approach to this critical market.
Industry luminary Tim Boot joins L-Acoustics as Business Development Director, Acoustics Solutions. Focused on developing the Ambiance Acoustics System, Boot
Commenting on his appointment in late-October, Bunn-Major says, “I have always had a soft spot for Loewe, ever since my retail days. Handmade in Germany using the highest quality parts, they are a different beast to any other television brand in the market today. I look forward to bringing my experience and enthusiasm to the team, to grow the Loewe account base, and more importantly give the current Partners the support tools they need to do their job effectively.”
Loewe UK MD, Alan Whyte, says, “Antony comes with a wealth of well-rounded experience, and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team. Independent retail and custom installation is our bread and butter so we need to do all we can to support them.”
will develop the strategy for this growing new vertical market, identify and build key relationships, define market segmentation, and support growth strategies. He will also contribute to product development and improvement via market and competitive analysis. Boot has over 30 years of experience in the industry, including audio production, acoustics, design, and manufacturing. He’s a seasoned business leader, most recently with Meyer Sound.
"This new organization will deepen our expertise in key vertical markets, strengthen our network presence globally, and allow us to plan a multi-year business roadmap that addresses both our current product offering and future innovations in loudspeakers, software, electronics, and services,” concludes Vaissié. “With this team of outstanding professionals—who have proven their expertise within our team and throughout the industry—L-Acoustics will continue to elevate the listening experience for live entertainment and beyond.”
Luxury German audio-visual brand, Loewe Technology, has announced the appointment of Antony Bunn-Major (as its new Regional Account Manager. He continues, “Having Antony onboard as Regional Account Manager means that our current Partners in the north of the UK and Ireland will benefit from true account management. I don’t see the team as sales reps – they don’t visit stores with an order book.
We know our Partners’ time is precious, so we need to be respectful of that and ensure that any and all communication, whether verbal, written or face to face brings maximum value. Antony will add that value to his region.”
Node4, cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has today announced the appointment of Iain Shearman as Chief Commercial Officer.
He joins Node4 to lead the company’s commercial strategy, delivering a unified go-to-market strategy for the Node4 group.
Iain will also join the Node4 Board, with responsibility for identifying additional routes to market and enhancing the company’s proposition to maximise growth opportunities presented by its acquisition strategy.
Iain brings over 20 years’ experience leading business units, business development and sales initiatives in communications and cloud services organisations both in the UK and international markets. This includes a wealth of experience working with customers in channel, public sector and enterprise markets. Iain has also held senior commercial, product management and operational roles in both PLC and PEbacked businesses.
His recent experience includes working as Managing Director for Nasstar, where he was responsible for its Communication Services business unit, overseeing the integration of all go-to-market activities.
Previously, he spent over two decades with KCOM, most recently as Managing Director for Business, where he was the lead on creating a single national B2B business unit and for re-vitalising performance, developing its position in new markets and evolving the market offer.
“Joining Node4 is a great opportunity for me to pursue my longstanding interest in how organisations can apply technology
Hall Technologies, a global AV company specializing in unified communications applications, has hit another growth spurt adding five new staff members. Hall’s global team now includes Daniel Adams as Technical Support Manger for the EMEA region, Brandon Gramse comes aboard as Senior Electronics Engineer along with Rey Aviles as Support Manager / Applications Engineer, for Inside Sales Hall’s added Mario Becerra as an Account Manager, and lastly Victor Vasquez was added as a Customer Service Technician.
“We love the tremendous growth opportunities our new staff members bring to Hall. The company’s trajectory has been on a steady rise for more than two years now beginning with our rebrand in 2020. The purpose of rebranding was to put a greater focus on the human centric products and the global solutions Hall is developing. For more than three decades Hall had been focused on creating singular products, but in today’s current climate, the demand for new end-to-end solutions has become more apparent. The culmination of our rebranding, GLI’s Investment into Hall earlier this year, and the addition of new members to our team, helps solidify Hall’s plans for product expansion,” says VP of Sales and Marketing, Hal Truax.
Daniel Adams has worked as both an integrator and at a distributor/manufacturer level within the AV industry for over 15 years. Daniel is joining Hall Technologies to bolster the technical expertise outside of the USA and bring in-territory pre and postsales support. He has a degree in Electronic Engineering and is highly qualified in video distribution.
Mario Bacerra was born and raised in Dallas. He has 20+ years of sales experience. Outside the office, he’s a huge Green Bay Packers fan, and enjoys spending time with his family, producing music, antiquing and treasure hunting collectibles.
Rey Aviles has previous experience in corporate AV and in the Live Events industry managing concerts and film festivals. Rey
to support their ambition and competitiveness,” explained Shearman. “I have long admired Node4’s approach to delivering market-leading, transformative technology solutions and they were a customer of mine for many years. I am looking forward to working with the team from the other side of the fence.”
“Iain is widely respected across the indus-
will be the new Tech Support Manager/Engineer to assist in organizing and executing QC/QA processes.
Brandon Gramse is a 25+ year veteran in the AV industry with his most recent position at GenComm. His primary responsibilities at Hall will include leading an engineering team with developing, managing, and supporting UCC and AVoIP products.
Victor Vasquez was added as a Customer Service Technician and will be a key point of contact to respond to technical service requests, troubleshoot technical issues, and report the resolution back to management.;py67re
try as a technology and business leader, delivering strong results for organisations across the channel, public and private sectors,” commented Paul Bryce, Managing Director at Node4. “We look forward to drawing on his experience to help nurture the business during its next stage of growth and development.”
As Entourage Pro, the verified freelance crew network and technology insights company, celebrates having successfully placed hundreds of crews on tours and gigs across the globe this summer, co-directors Joel Perry and James Stanbridge are delighted to announce the appointment of Harvey Goldsmith CBE to the Entourage Pro board to further expand their standing in the industry and help communicate the site’s suite of services to the global sector.
Goldsmith is one of the best-known names in the industry. He has acted as promoter for Live Aid and Live 8, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Jam, Teenage Cancer Trust, Madonna, Queen, Hans Zimmer and countless other international artists, and has recently launching the Nvisible Agency. He will assume the role of non-exec director at Entourage Pro with immediate effect.
“I’m excited to join this young, pioneering company,” he says. “EP has succeeded in bringing six major components of the live entertainment sector together in one accessible eco-system. Having recognised that the industry has long needed digitising, they have managed not only to create something entirely new, but something that is simple to use and benefits all stake-
holders in the process.”
Perry adds, ‘We’re thrilled to have Harvey join us. He’s a true industry visionary whose wealth of knowledge has already proved indefatigable. Harvey knows that in order to implement change, you have to convince people that change is necessary. He knows better than anyone how to communicate that message and we’re already seeing the
results.”
Stanbridge signs off with, “It just leaves us to say to crew; sign up, build your profile and give yourself the best chance in being appointed for one of a multitude of roles coming in from our global network.”
With two of the world’s major tech dhows almost back-to-back, you could be forgiven for giving one of them a miss. Not to worry, we will bring you the highlights of both shows in the next issue pf AV News.
In the meantime, we have already flagged up some of the highlights of ISE 2023 elsewhere in this issue. For the sake of completeness. Here are the nest bits of CES 2023 in Las Vegas from the 5th – 8th January 2023.
The first point to note id that CES 2923 was over 70 percent larger than CES 2022.
For the first time, CES has a theme: how technology addressed the world’s biggest challenges. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), in partnership with the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security, will support the global campaign Human Security for All (HS4A).
Visitors saw influential brands like Canon, Google, Hisense, Intel, LG Electronics, Nikon, Samsung, TCL and Voxx, in addition to new and expanded sectors, including: • Automotive and Mobility: The automotive sector will be bigger than ever, making it one of the largest auto shows in the world with nearly 300 exhibitors in West Hall.
Global launches and keynotes from BMW and Stellantis lead into exhibits featuring the latest in self-driving tech, electric vehicles and personal mobility devices for land, air and sea.
• Digital Health: The past few years have shown that consumers want to take their health into their own hands. CES 2023 is bringing even more digital health innovations and brands to the global stage, showing how rapidly this market is growing. Look for advancements in digital therapeutics, mental wellness, women’s health tech and telemedicine. CTA’s Digital Health Studio, presented by The American College of Emergency Physicians, will feature the latest in technology for diagnostic and treatment functions and highlight the importance of remote connectivity for accessible healthcare.
• Sustainability: Global brands like John Deere, LG, Samsung and Siemens will show how innovation can conserve energy and increase power generation, create more sustainable agricultural systems, power smart cities, support access to clean water.
• Web3 and Metaverse: For the first time,
CES 2023 will have a dedicated Metaverse area on the show floor. Exhibitors will showcase ground-breaking sensory technology building immersive, interactive digital worlds. A Web3 Studio, located in the LVCC, Central Hall and produced by CoinDesk, will be the focal point of the Web3, Metaverse and Blockchain area at CES. CoinDesk will host industry leaders and visionaries as they discuss the most impactful developments that have taken root across industries, technologies and capabilities. The show will also feature Web3 programming by the Blockchain
The NAB Show, held April 15 – 19, 2023 in Las Vegas, is celebrating its centennial year as the preeminent conference and exhibition driving the evolution of broadcast, media and entertainment.
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age.
It is the ultimate marketplace for next-generation technology inspiring superior audio and video experiences. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. For complete details, visit www. nabshow.com.
NAB Show is launching a new awards program to recognize individuals, companies and products for outstanding innovations in media technology that promote conservation and reusability of natural resources
and foster economic and social development. The NAB Show Excellence in Sustainability Awards will be presented during a special ceremony on the Main Stage at NAB Show on April 16 2023, in Las Vegas.
“Sustainability efforts not only benefit the planet and society but also make good business sense,” said Chris Brown, executive vice president of Global Connections and Events at the National Association of Broadcasters. “In addition to providing global recognition for sustainability leaders within our industry, NAB Show is committed to working with our vendors and partners on progressive approaches that inspire the NAB Show community to take collective action in this area.”
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• Human Security for All: With unprecedented global challenges, the HS4A campaign serves to cultivate collaboration and innovation across all industries, all countries, to improve the human experience.
CTA is proud to be part of this first-of-itskind partnership with the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security.
We have also noted the presence of dome leading proAV brands in what has previously been regarded as a consumer event. But more of this next month.
Bett, the biggest global community for education technology, announces the launch of Connect @ Bett, an entirely new, ground-breaking meetings programme, to go live during its flagship event, Bett UK on 29-31 March 2023 at ExCeL London. The three-day event will bring together more than 30,000 visitors and 600 EdTech providers from over 120 countries, all under one roof.
Connect @ Bett empowers education buy-
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ers to discover the right solutions for their learners, in a fraction of the time. And it allows technology providers to find the people within institutions that can unlock the potential of their tech. Connect @ Bett will enable thousands education buyers to meet directly with 500 EdTech companies for over 5,000, 15-minute meetings as part of Connect @ Bett.
To ensure they’re valuable, all Connect @ Bett meetings are double opt-in (both participants want to meet each other) and are scheduled based on each individual’s availability. The meetings will be held in a central location in the Bett Exhibition Hall.
•EdTech Companies and other Solution
Providers will be joining Connect @ Bett to:
•Generate qualified leads by meeting prospects from education institutions and governments that have specifically chosen to meet with them - these 15-minute meetings can be continued onsite or postevent by requesting a follow up meeting in our app
•Engage with new and existing buyers within current customer organisations to find future ways to work together
•Launch new products and make announcements to thousands of qualified education buyers
•Individuals from Education Institutions and Governments will be joining Connect
@ Bett to:
Discover products and services, quickly and efficiently
•Find solutions to their specific strategic, operational or pedagogical challenges
•Uncover new and emerging products from a wide range of companies, big and small, local and international
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