BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 22, 2026 – Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, announced the winners of the 2026 DakClassroom Student Showcase, a national competition recognizing outstanding student achievement in media production, storytelling and live event operations. The DakClassroom Student Showcase highlights the creativity, technical skills and real-world experience students gain through DakClassroom, a […]

CARLSBAD, CALIF., July 27, 2026 — NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest nonprofit music trade organization, announced The 2027 NAMM Show will be held in Anaheim, Calif., January 26-30, 2027, with the main exhibition floors open to attendees from January 28-30. The world’s largest music products trade show will feature five […]

Amadeus Acoustics officially announced the release of ART::Director v1.3.1. The major software update introduces a Downmix Engine feature alongside a suite of powerful workflow optimizations. This new capability aims to resolve the performing arts industry’s challenge of translating complex, immersive venue mixes into standardized formats for broadcasting, studio pre-production and ancillary monitoring. The company said […]

ALAMEDA, USA – July 22, 2026 – Clear-Com played a central role in delivering seamless, real-time communication for the Fryderyk Awards Gala, one of Poland’s most prestigious live music television broadcasts, held at Tauron Arena in Kraków. The large-scale production relied on Clear-Com to connect stage, broadcast, front-of-house, and technical teams throughout rehearsals and the […]

Massachusetts, USA – July, 2026… Set against the scenic backdrop of the Berkshire Hills in Becket, Massachusetts, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival is America’s longest-running international dance festival. Founded in 1931 by modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn on a historic 220-acre farm, this National Historic Landmark District welcomes thousands of global visitors each summer. To support […]

Brings Intel 14A and Intel 18A-P designs to tape-out faster with verification tools that boost design productivity, quality and confidence Speeds multi-chiplet innovation with a unified workflow for Intel’s advanced packaging technologies that simplifies design and verification from concept to sign-off Siemens today announced that its Calibre nmPlatform tool for integrated circuit (IC) design verification […]

Interface Systems officially announced the addition of Brivo to its end-to-end managed access control portfolio including solution design, system integration, professional installation, ongoing maintenance and technical support. “We’re pleased to welcome Interface to our growing partner ecosystem,” said John Szczygiel, COO at Brivo. “Their nationwide reach and deep expertise serving restaurants, retail, and commercial businesses […]

Westminster, Colo. (July 24, 2026) – The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, today announced the launch of its inaugural PSA Technician Bootcamp, a new technician-focused training and certification experience taking place Sept. 21-25, 2026, in Westminster, Colorado. Designed to strengthen the future of the security and systems integration workforce, […]

Between the maturation of IP and remote production workflows, collegiate sports production is advancing rapidly. For an Ivy League institution like Harvard, keeping pace requires an agile production pipeline and dependable gear. Its athletics department delivers over 325 live NCAA Division 1 sports productions and 500 edited videos a year. To ensure reliable video capture, […]

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, July 22, 2026 — As part of LEA Professional’s ongoing efforts to expand its global footprint, the company today announces its partnership with NSL Group, a New Zealand-based AV distributor. This partnership will connect New Zealand AV customers with LEA Professional’s extensive technology catalog, which includes industry-leading intelligent IT solutions, top-tier DSP, […]

PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has officially launched PK Sound U.K., establishing a direct presence in one of the world’s most important and influential professional audio markets. The move affirms PK Sound’s commitment to delivering the acoustic and operational advantages of its patented robotic technologies directly to partners throughout the region. To support […]

NASHUA, N.H. — July 22, 2026 — AV Design Labs, a provider of drafting, engineering, and programming support services for commercial systems integrators, today announced the addition of Aaquib Shaikh and Kunal Shinde to its growing U.S.-based engineering team. The new hires expand AV Design Labs’ domestic engineering capacity and strengthen the company’s ability to […]

Coral Gables, Florida, USA – When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off this summer, employees at City National Bank’s new Financial Center headquarters found themselves gathering in the breakroom — because the breakroom features a 32-foot by nine-foot, 0.9mm pixel pitch direct-view LED video wall, driven by a CALICO PRO video processor from tvONE, […]

Fusion Signage announced an integration with Canva that aims to simplify digital signage content creation and allow businesses and organizations to send it live to screens without manual steps. The integration connects the Canva design platform with Fusion Signage’s digital signage software in an effort to give users a more seamless way to create, manage […]

ASCENDO Immersive Audio, Trinnov Audio and Christie will present at Audio Advice Live 2026 with a high-performance home cinema demonstration. The Magnolia II demo room combines an ASCENDO immersive audio system with dedicated infrasonic bass, Trinnov Cylindrical WaveForming and Christie’s latest projection technology. Trinnov and ASCENDO are set to showcase the next evolution of active […]

Panopto officially announced a new generation of knowledge intelligence capabilities designed to help organizations instantly discover, understand, reuse, and apply the trusted expertise already captured in video. The company said that the combination of AI and its scalable video platform allows organizations to make recorded knowledge naturally findable, reusable, measurable and available. Panopto announced the […]

Nimans officially launched Nimans Techzone, a new technology experience center that aims to give channel partners a dedicated environment in which to demonstrate AV and connected workplace solutions to customers. Techzone is located at Nimans’ Manchester headquarters and combines interactive displays, video conferencing, audio and mounting solutions with unified communications, networking and security technology. The […]

LG Electronics USA officially announced the launch of the LG Financing Referral Service, a new program designed to connect businesses with participating financial institutions that offer financing and leasing options for eligible LG commercial display solutions. The company said the new service aims to help organizations deploy display technology while managing their capital budgets through […]

NetSpeek announced the appointment of Mary McDowell to its Board of Directors. McDowell brings over three decades of experience in executive leadership in enterprise technology, communications and software. McDowell previously served as CEO of Polycom and led the company through a strategic transformation and its acquisition of Plantronics. She also served as president, CEO and […]

Theory Audio Design officially announced it is now shipping five new amplified loudspeaker controllers. The eight-channel DLC-1500.8d serves as a new addition to its DLC Series loudspeaker controller lineup. The new PLC series includes two eight-channel and two four-channel models and utilizes Powersoft’s Class-D amplification topologies, SmartRail energy-management power supplies, Power Factor Correction and advanced […]

Sony officially introduced the FX5 full-frame camera, expanding its Cinema Line series. The camera features a newly-developed, full-stacked CMOS image sensor and aims to enhance sensitivity performance through 15+ stops of dynamic range, a Dual Gain Shooting mode and three base ISO settings. The company said that for the first time in the Cinema Line […]

Yamaha officially announced the availability of its new DXR mk3 Series Powered Loudspeakers, the latest evolution of the company’s DXR line. The company said that the solutions are designed for DJs, musicians, production professionals, rental providers and venues and aim to deliver high-output, app-based control and advanced DSP processing. The DXR mk3 solutions feature a […]

Legrand | AV officially announced that its Luxul professional AV networking switches are now supported within the Utelogy cloud-based AV management platform. The integration was developed through the Utelligence Alliance Partner Program. Legrand | AV said that the integration reinforces its commitment to open AV infrastructure and aims to ensure that the company’s networking solutions […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) officially unveiled its Wave of Influence Mentorship Program with a new vision for mentorship that empowers women across AV/IT to build meaningful connections and grow through every stage of their career. The organization said that the new approach aims to provide participants with the freedom to connect with multiple mentors, mentees, […]

Siemens officially announced that it has entered an agreement to acquire Defacto Technologies, a privately held EDA software company active in the register-transfer level (RTL) design field focused on automated SoC design creation and integration. The company said that the acquisition expands its EDA portfolio with capabilities that aim to help customers manage growing SoC […]

Solid State Logic announced the appointment of Algam EKO as its distributor for SSL large format consoles in Italy. Algam EKO, headquartered in Montelupone on the east coast of Italy, will handle product distribution, technical support and strategic market development for SSL’s Live, Broadcast and the Studio Consoles range. “I have been working with Giovanni […]

DEXON announced that it is expanding its portfolio of modular AV solutions with the new 4-channel USB-C Input Board. The solution is fully compatible with DEXON video wall controllers, video processors and matrix switchers. The company said that the board is designed to enable connectivity of multiple sources to DEXON video wall or intelligent matrix […]

Vexlum officially announced the appointment of Stefan Truppe as managing director of Vexlum UK. The company said the appointment aligns with the establishment of a dedicated Vexlum laboratory in London in an effort to position the company at the center of the UK’s growing quantum ecosystem. Vexlum aims to provide localized technical support and collaborative […]

Daktronics announced that it recently concluded its 2026 High School Video Summit, bringing together educators, production professionals and students for two days of learning, collaboration and real-world insight focused on live event production. The company said that the event combined virtual educational sessions with hands-on experiences at host schools across the country, aiming to continue […]

Siemens officially announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Precision Innovations Inc., a privately held electronic design automation software company. Siemens said that this expands its EDA portfolio with AI-powered chip planning capabilities that aim to help semiconductor teams optimize power, performance and area earlier in the system-on-chip design process. “Becoming part of […]

Kramer announced a global customer commitment designed to help partners and end customers quote with confidence and deliver projects on time. The company is introducing two strategic commitments through the remainder of 2026 – price stability and improved product availability. Kramer said that it will maintain current pricing across its product portfolio through the end […]

Axion officially released its V3 Android PoE Touch Screen lineup for professional integrators. The company said that the updated lineup aims to deliver improved performance across all screen sizes. The V3 lineup is available in 5.5-, 8- and 10-inch models and now includes an octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, providing […]