The Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center, home to The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University (ASU), saw the opening of novel facilities in 2022 at its Mesa, AZ location, seven miles from the University’s main Tempe campus. The new 118,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, located within the Herberger Institute for Design and […]

The latest Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Market Index has found that four out of five security leaders surveyed have a positive view of the sector’s current condition. The SIA Security Market Index, sponsored by Wesco, is a bimonthly measure of industry confidence that surveys a select group of security professionals regarding their business’ current […]

Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000 security industry professionals in Las Vegas from March 28-31 to learn, see, and experience the latest security technology trends. “As the nation’s leading comprehensive […]

Shure has announced that José A. Rivas has been named to the position of vice president of global sales. Since joining Shure in 2004, Rivas has held several positions of increasing responsibility and geographic coverage, according to the company, including sales and marketing director of the international Americas business unit, sales director of the Americas […]

Providing an invaluable hands-on experience for students, Buckinghamshire New University enlisted the help of leading LED display brand, Absen and global creative studio, Final Pixel to provide an exclusive end-to-end virtual production training academy. Working alongside BNU faculty, Final Pixel and Absen provided students studying Visual Effects and Games Art courses the opportunity to further […]

A new study has revealed that West Virginia is the state most interested in smart homes in America, with an average of 1,877 searches per month for smart home related terms per 100,000 people. Home and tech experts Smarthomestarter.com used Google data to analyze searches for an assortment of smart home related keywords across all […]

InfoComm 2023, June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) in Orlando, will spotlight AV products and solutions for the future of learning environments, from presentation aids to streaming distribution systems. The show will feature a rich education program, expert-led tours of learning solutions on the trade show floor, and tours of innovative solutions at the University of Central […]

E Ink announced its latest color ePaper technology, E Ink Kaleido 3 Outdoor — an outdoor color display technology. This new, print-color ePaper is designed specifically for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising signage and is suitable for outdoor use in varying temperature ranges. It offers dynamic color display capabilities, poster-like visual quality and a low-carbon and […]

Sharp NEC Display Solutions just launched larger 4K resolution E Series Displays. Completing the E series lineup, already comprised of 32, 43, 49, 55 and 65-inch displays, the E758 and E868’s durability and extended run time offers a “highly effective solution to any space needing signage, such as education sites, corporate workplaces/meeting rooms, and medical […]

TVC Technology Solutions, part of Bolton-based TVD Group, partnered with Kindred Concepts, a brand-new global venture created to develop experiential leisure concepts, on behalf of Formula 1. The F1 Arcade in the heart of the City of London offers a best-in-class full-motion simulator racing experience designed to convey all the speed and thrills of F1 motor racing.  Key to […]

Kansas City’s brand-new International Airport terminal has opened with a focus on the traveller experience, offering a technology-rich terminal with large LED walls driven by tvONE’s Green Hippo® Media Servers. The new multimillion-dollar, 39-gate single terminal is billed as the largest single infrastructure project in Kansas City’s history and the natural light-filled, spacious building reflects the […]

The Acoustic-Hearing Evaluation Unit (UNEVA) at the Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) is home to cutting-edge research into hearing aid and implant technology. Located in the Instituto de Neurociencias de Castilla y León, UNEVA is seen as a pioneering piece of infrastructure for hearing technology in the region. At the heart of the facility is a […]

Leon Speakers announced the appointment of technology and AV industry veteran Jeff Day to a new role as Executive Vice President. Known for previous key roles as AVIXA board chair and CEO of Bluewater Technologies, Day is recognized across the industry for his strategic thinking, sales experience, and development acumen across a range of markets, […]

Over the past decade or so, I have been rather lucky to have the opportunity to observe and understand the state of audiovisual and videoconferencing environments across various organizations. For the most part, things work pretty solidly. At least for users. But beyond that, most organizations that I have seen have never really taken things […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) will sponsor and present a Star Wars-inspired discussion panel at the cavlo trade show on May 4th, a.k.a Star Wars Day. The DEI session, called “May the Force of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Be with You: Lessons from Star Wars”, will feature WAVIT Board members and founders Gina Sansivero, Susan Wilhite and Brandy Alvarado-Miranda. “I am […]

E Ink today announced the launch of E Ink Spectra 6, a new color product geared for in-store advertising, indoor signage or any paper sign replacement. E Ink Spectra 6 is a full-color product with the ability to give a visual performance similar to the most advanced paper color printers on the market today. E […]

Panasonic Connect announced the June 2023 release of a new Touch Control Panel Software for its KAIROS IT/IP platform, a live-video production and distribution system for professional use. The touch control panel software option AT-SFTC10 (software key) enables the multiviewer touch-panel control to be used for switching, macro, scene selection, clip playback and other operations […]

During the pandemic, there was a decent amount of discussion about the future of trade shows. Predictably, these theories ranged from “they would go fully virtual” to “they spring right back and be just as big as before.” I think that those who predicted a spring back to the “old days” were closer to the […]

CEDIA Expo announced the return of popular networking events at CEDIA Expo 2023 from Sept. 6-9, 2023, in Denver. CEDIA Expo 2023 will feature an array of events, including educational training opportunities, programming features and special events to connect attendees with peers and exhibitors. “Networking is a crucial aspect of tradeshows and events,” said Jason […]

Panasonic Connect announced its partnership with intoPIX regarding the integration of its JPEG XS technology in its PTZ and studio cameras. The company made the strategic move to JPEG XS technology by adopting the intoPIX TicoXS IP cores, which will allow their camera line-up to interface directly with live production workflows supporting SMPTE ST 2110 […]

AOPEN just debuted a range of industrial open-frame displays for various industrial applications. The open frames of AOPEN come with an IP65 dust- and waterproof grade that is built to “withstand harsh conditions while maintaining optimal display quality.” The display panel has been crafted using tempered safety glass to ensure longevity and is resistant to […]

When Amol Kitwadkar moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, in 2011 to pursue an M.S. in Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, he also brought his musical ambitions with him. Originally from Sangli, in western India, he spent five years studying Hindustani Classical Music before moving to the US. In 2013, he started a band—Unified Diversity—inspired […]

Karur is known as the textile capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. One of India’s premier industrialists – who made his fortune manufacturing high quality mosquito nets that are now exported all over the world – has recently built a luxury mansion for his family that includes a high-class home cinema fully equipped […]

Marshall Electronics debuted new POV cameras developed around a new highly optimized Sony sensor. These new models should elevate the Marshall POV cameras to the next level of technology delivering improved video performance with cleaner, crisper images, greater pixel sensitivity and better color reproduction. Complementing the new sensors with high-end processors “further refines signal structure […]

AUDAC just announced the new VIRO5 series, a 2-way coaxial loudspeaker with 8 Ohm and 16 Ohm variants and optional toroidal transformer modules. Available in black & white, this loudspeaker will blow you away with its powerful punch delivered in a compact package. The VIRO5 combines a soft, silk-domed tweeter for smooth tonality with a […]

Q-SYS announced a video network device in the form of the NV Series NV-21-HU, a two-input, one-output endpoint with support for HDMI and USB-C. The NV-21-HU “simplifies installation with a single-cable solution for video distribution, AV bridging and device charging via USB-C.” Q-SYS says its compact design and reduced I/O make the NV-21-HU ideal for […]

Blackmagic Design announced three new models of Blackmagic Videohub 12G zero latency video routers that let customers connect and route any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD on the same router at the same time. Blackmagic Videohub 12G models feature a front panel with shortcut buttons, an LCD that can display labels or live […]

Alfalite, the only European manufacturer of LED screens, announced that it has supplied 964 units of its ModularPix Pro 1.9 ORIM LED panels for RTVE studios, Spain’s nationally owned public television broadcaster. The operation is being carried out by Datos Media Technologies, who won the concession bid to provide the equipment. RTVE has started an […]

AVer Information today announced the expansion of its leadership group with a newly created role. Kathleen Blackmon joins the company as Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for running sales, marketing and product management teams for the Americas. Blackmon is an “accomplished direct and channel sales leader with over 20 years of experience working for companies like […]

Datapath just introduced the ActiveSQX2, a new PCIe plug-in card that allows IP sources to be decoded for display on video walls and workstations and for captured sources to be encoded for delivery to other parts of the ecosystem. When combined with Datapath capture and graphics cards, the ActiveSQX2 is a tool that gives users […]

Lightware Visual Engineering announced the Lightware Education Audiovisual Developer (LEAD) program to provide exclusive benefits for educational institutions. LEAD, available globally, was established to support the specific needs of schools by providing a reliable, consistent solution for campus-wide connectivity. Lightware is known for “creating stunning visuals in mission-critical experiences for many of the world’s most […]

Procom, distributor of K-array group products in the Middle East, recently inaugurated an interactive multi-room demo space at its headquarters in Dubai. Situated in Dubai Investment Park, Procom wanted to create an accessible space that would allow clients full access to a range of cutting-edge K-array, KGEAR & KSCAPE equipment in a setup that mimics […]