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PPDS has launched the HAL5023 Professional Soundbar featuring a built-in subwoofer for Philips MediaSuite TVs installed in hotels. Developed in collaboration with TP Vision’s Philips sound team, the solution boasts a sleek and stylish trapezoid design measuring W70 x D12 x H7cm, with a 2.1 channel setup delivering an output power of 200 W max…

University of the Arts London (UAL) has signed the first deal to install Sony’s new crystal LED VERONA Displays to create a Virtual Production Stage for frontier exploration of ambitious creative possibilities. In June 2023, the university announced it was developing a dedicated Virtual Production (VP) research volume – via its Fashion Textiles and Technology Institute (FTTI) –…

Oral Roberts University (ORU) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is renowned globally for its diverse educational offerings and multicultural campus environment. Home to the Golden Eagles and sixteen national intercollegiate athletics teams, ORU has a rich history of nurturing elite athletes. To provide their students with the best possible resources, ORU recently unveiled the state-of-the-art Mike Carter…

Research published by Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe provides a clear picture of new working habits and preferences from the perspective of employees as well as businesses. According to the Sony State of Offices Report 2023, over two fifths (41%) of UK office workers still prefer to work from a dedicated company office, and across Europe…

PPDS has inaugurated the MUSE Digital Art Award, an international competition to “bridge the gap” between artistic visionaries and cutting-edge sustainable AV technology. The competition will provide an unparalleled opportunity for 20 finalists to showcase their work at the world’s first ‘zero emission exhibition’ under the theme, “The Energy for Tomorrow.” Scheduled for November, the…

Teachers and students at the Akvarelli School in Forssa, Finland are benefitting from the installation of AV technology in all 25 classrooms. Akvarelli School: A Modern Learning Centre Located in Forssa, a small Finnish municipality with a population of around 16,500, Akvarelli is an exciting new, multi-purpose learning centre developed at a cost of €24m…

Datapath and LED display provider Watchfire are enhancing the immersive experience for visitors to Major League Baseball team, the Houston Astros; Minute Maid Park stadium. The Astros chose a cutting-edge VSN video wall controller to create a remarkable digital ‘halo ring’ within their store. Occupying approximately 8,000 square feet, the store has undergone a substantial…

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays has established a new partnership with AV and UC distributor Avientek to advance its growth strategy in the Middle East. Founded in Dubai in 2016 and with a presence in over 20 countries, including India, Avientek will introduce and distribute PPDS’ range of solutions in the…

Global AV over IP (AVoIP) solutions provider Kramer Electronics has appointed Marco Widmann as its new Area Sales Manager for Central Germany and the DACH market. Widmann who brings substantial AV/IT expertise to the team will report to Gerrit Lipgens, who recently became Country Manager for Germany. Widmann’s new responsibilities encompass building and solidifying partnerships,…

PPDS is increasing production of Philips-branded displays used by the hotel sector from 30,000 units to 100,000 at its manufacturing plant in Mexico. The factory, in Tijuana, was established to support the launch of PPDS’ Chromecast built-in™ Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs. Since debuting in Europe in 2019, and in North America in 2021, Philips MediaSuite…

PPDS has appointed Jens Wunderlich as Global Product Manager for Philips-branded professional LED display solutions. With over 25 years of AV knowledge and top-level experience, Wunderlich joins the team to spearhead the company’s global growth strategy for their advanced and evolving portfolio of highly versatile, low-energy, direct view LED displays. His expertise in LED installations…

PPDS, the global supplier of Philips-branded professional displays, has joined forces with TechArts, an AV/IT system integration company, to create and install a stunning 31ft x 11ft Philips 9000 dvLED wall at the Desert Reign Church (DRC) in Downey, California. The remarkable partnership aims to revolutionize the congregation’s experience both within the church and during…

White Label hospitality technology and commercial AV engineering company Hotensify has appointed Grant Cullingford as its Technical Operations Director. Founded in 2019, Hotensify is one of Europe’s fastest-growing integration and consultancy specialists, delivering fully tailored solutions – including digital signage, LED, interactive displays, in-room TVs, and dedicated software – to leading hospitality venues in the…

Rail freight provider Freightliner has used video technology supplied by Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) for a new National Operations Centre control room at its Birmingham depot. Freightliner, part of the Genesee & Wyoming (G&W) group, offers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for diverse needs, providing safe, reliable and cost-effective rail freight…

A range of advanced AVoIP streaming and Control solutions from Kramer and maritime electronics company Furuno are being used to deliver seamless, mission-critical, real-time data and 4K video navigation systems for the 50 x 12 meter Carmona fishing vessel which operates in some of the world’s busiest waterways. ‘Kramer Control’ and ‘the company’s KDS AVoIP’…

The PSNI Global Alliance of AV integrators, manufacturers, distributors and service partners has named Legrand, Biamp, Williams AV and ZeeVee as the winners of its annual ‘Quality Cup’ during a Recognition Breakfast at InfoComm, with Lightware and Shure being selected for additional accolades from the organization. Quality Cup winners are voted for by members of…

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and complementary solutions, is proud to have made a winning start at InfoComm 2023, with the Philips Tableaux digital signage series being named the winner of the inaugural sustainability category at the annual SCN Installation Product Awards. Held on the eve of the show at the…

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to confirm its attendance at InfoComm, June 14-16, with the launch of a brand new line of Ultra HD, ultra low energy Philips dvLED displays and a TAA compliant command centre all planned for its Open2 themed booth in Orlando. This…

The University of Insurbia implemented a solution from Kramer AV to deliver seamless, integrated teaching experiences across three campuses. Located in the Italian cities of Como and Varese, the University of Insurbia caters to a student body of over 12,000 who are supported by 400 faculty members, and 320 technical and administrative personnel across seven departments. After receiving…

Partnership sees selected Philips digital signage and dvLED displays become officially certified for the award winning ‘Userful Infinity Platform’ bringing advanced control and secure management to enterprise customers and mission critical displays. PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership, being launched in its Asia Pacific region…

A collaboration between PPDS and software company Telelogos will deliver the first fully approved content and device management solution for the new Philips Tableaux series of colour ePaper displays. Philips Tableaux ePaper displays create exciting new opportunities for digital signage displays by delivering full-colour content while running, 24/7 unplugged, and with zero power. Telelogos’ software…

Connected workspace company Utelogy Corporation has expanded its Utelligence Program for A/V and UC Device Standardization to support NETGEAR AV Line Managed Switches. This strategic partnership with NETGEAR, a respected manufacturer of AV-over-IP switches, offers end-user customers, integrators, and Managed Service Providers a range of benefits. Through this partnership, Utelogy users can expect seamless integration…

Global video wall and control room solutions provider Datapath have launched ActiveSQX2, a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) plug-in card which 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…

Philips MediaSuite TVs are transforming the entertainment experience for guests in more than 140 apartment-styled suites at Miami’s luxury Beach Haus while achieving time and cost savings in the daily running of the property. Located along Miami’s world famous sandy beaches in the affluent, up-scale village of Bal Harbour, the Beach Haus occupies three buildings…

Sony Europe B.V., has appointed Rik Willemse as Head of Professional Displays and Solutions. Previously the Head of Sales for Professional Displays and Solutions Europe, Willemse’s twenty-year career with the company has included various marketing, sales, business development and regional management roles. The AV industry is moving into a new era of change where manufacturers are…

PPDS has been appointed as the exclusive Oracle Red Bull Racing ‘Digital Display Supplier’ for the 2023 and 2024 FIA Formula One season, extending its relationship with motorsport’s premier championship title. The exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays will supply the two-time, reigning Formula One™ World Championship team with a range of custom-specified display…

PPDS continues its recruitment drive with the appointment of experienced AV sales specialist Kristen O’Connor as Sales Operations Manager for North America. Based in Oregon, and with a career entering its twelfth successful year, O’Connor is a respected member of the AV industry and community, having held a series of leadership roles at some of…

PPDS, the global provider of Philips professional digital signage and display solutions, has opened a network of interconnected ‘PPDS Studios’ to support customers and distribution partners. Accelerating the company’s commitment to partners (including system integrators, consultants, distributors, AV/IT designers/architects), and inspiring end customers to bring their installation vision and aspirations to life, PPDS Studios have…

PPDS is staking its claim as the first major global display manufacturer to bring full size, full-colour ePaper digital signage displays capable of running on zero power to market, as it unveils several new products and solutions. Part of a focus on developing high-impact, highly sustainable and more eco-friendly solutions, Philips Tableaux displays deliver an…

PPDS has unveiled a new series of Philips 4K retail signage displays for indoor and semi-outdoor environments even with pre-existing levels of high ambient lighting. Announced at ISE 2023, the Philips High Bright 4000 Series of displays bring even greater levels of choice, flexibility and opportunities for businesses wishing to make a big impression with…

Sony is expanding its lineup of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras with the addition of two 4K models with built-in AI analytics.  The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 cameras automatically and consistently track, and naturally frame presenters, regardless of movement or posture, for seamless content creation and control – all without operating a computer.  The new PTZ Auto Framing…

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips-branded professional display solutions, has made two appointments to its management team, with duo Sven Beinlich and Jason Bacon joining as corporate and retail directors. Their appointment confirmation – joining Simone Gagliardi, Valeriia Polovkova and Mikael de Fonseca – comes days before PPDS’ holds its third annual gathering of…

A high-security prison in the United Kingdom has upgraded its video control room to the latest technology. UVS which installed a security control room video wall consisting of an LCD video wall and video wall controller at the prison in 2009 was commissioned to undertake the updates. The prison, which cannot be identified for security reasons,…

Sony Corporation is joining forces with signageOS, a leader in cloud digital signage infrastructure, who will provide streamlined integration to support Sony’s professional 4K BRAVIA displays and create a more connected digital signage and content management system (CMS) framework for the company and their partners across the globe. The new signageOS partnership will nearly double…

PPDS has appointed Nick Begleries as Commercial VP North America as parent company TPV Group strengthens its position as the world’s largest manufacturer of LCD displays by expanding the regional market for Philips-branded professional display solutions. During an illustrious career spanning a quarter of a century, Begleries has spurred some of the world’s largest and…

Utelogy Corporation is continuing to unveil platform enhancements, forge new partnerships and expand internationally as it redefines the user experience in increasingly connected global workplaces. The company has been increasing headcount across EMEA and the US, and has also grown its US presence with new headquarters in Petaluma, California, and additional offices in Seattle, WA,…

PPDS will demonstrate a new ‘stretched’ 32:9 Philips digital signage solution at InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 in Bangkok from 2nd to 4th November as part of its wider exhibition of professional AV solutions. The exclusive global supplier of Philips-branded professional display solutions has announced strategic growth ambitions in Asia, with key target countries including  India,…

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays, has achieved TAA compliance status for an evolving line of advanced military-grade secure 4K UHD digital signage and videowall displays. Part of a continued investment, expansion and ambitious global growth strategy, TAA (Trade Act Agreement) compliance now permits the procurement of Philips professional displays for Federal,…

PPDS has confirmed its participation at InfoComm India 2022 in Mumbai from 5th to 7th September where it will exhibit a wide range of Philips-branded AV and IT solutions. Exhibiting on stand E25 during the three-day event – India’s go-to tradeshow for buyers operating in the tech sphere, will mark an important milestone in PPDS’…

PPDS has appointed AV specialist Jae O Choi Park as its new European Sales Director. Part of an ambitious five-year growth strategy, and an ongoing global expansion and recruitment drive, Park is one of the AV industry’s leading international talents, achieving extensive financial, sales and account management experience within the world’s leading professional displays specialists…

Global visual solutions provider Datapath has hired Brian Tulley as strategic procurement manager. Tulley brings  extensive experience of technology procurement to the position, having held senior roles at blue chip organisations including General Electric and Rolls Royce. In his new role, he will work with internal and external partners to secure the long-term availability of…

Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American – one of the world’s most iconic and visited establishments, is bringing the superstar experience to all guest rooms following the installation of tailored Philips Pro TV solutions. PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TV products and solutions, supplied Netflix-ready,…

PPDS brings new opportunities for system integrators with launch of Global Partner Alliance program

PPDS has adopted a new senior management structure with Franck Racape, Martijn van der Woude and Robert Hsu assuming extended roles in global operations following the announcement current general manager, Chris Colpaert, is to leave the company. The trio will lead the the global provider of Philips branded digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED…

Technology and service provider network PSNI Global Alliance has selected Shure as the official supplier of audio for its annual global meeting at ISE 2022. A Global Preferred Vendor Partner for the Alliance, Shure will provide its Microflex® Complete Wireless (MXCW) Conference System to enable discussions during the off-site meeting. This premier solution combines microphone,…

Global AV and collaboration specialist Kinly has promoted Duncan MacPherson to UK & Ireland Services Director. MacPherson, who has held several positions at the company, assumes responsibility for further enhancing operational standards and maintaining the highest levels of service support for 2,500 clients around the world who are increasingly embracing new technologies to support hybrid…

PPDS has appointed Valeriia Polovkova as international project manager for tailored installations of Philips-branded professional displays in hospitality, corporate and retail settings. A self-proclaimed “problem solving specialist”, Valeriia joins PPDS with more than 10 years of AV industry experience – including specialist technical knowledge of Philips displays – further strengthening and extending PPDS’ highly unique…

AVer Europe has launched a new, high-end camera for the video conferencing and collaboration market. The VB342 Pro comes with an integrated speaker and microphone, as well as an upgraded premium video bar. 15X total zoom, a microphone range of 8 metres, and extension support of up to 20 metres for speakerphones and microphones, mean…

Connected workplace software iprovider Utelogy Corporation will be exhibiting its latest product innovations during the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2022) exhibition at Fira de Barcelona from 10th to 13th May.  The company returns to the event after announcing significant increases in YoY revenues and bookings of more than 270% following the Covid-19 pandemic. New software…

PPDS, the global licensee of Philips digital signage, display and direct view professional LED/TV products, will host an online event on 30th March for its partners and customers ahead of the ISE 2022 exhibition in Barcelona.     Open to ISE attendees and non-attendees alike, the live PPDS NEXT Spring 2022 event will highlight relevant…

AV integrator network PSNI Global Alliance has confirmed a new Board of Directors for 2022. John Laughlin, CEO of Conference Technologies, has been elevated to the position of President, having previously served as Vice-President, and will lead the Alliance as it launches several new managed services initiatives. Kevin Groves, CEO of Alpha Video, moves from…

Venues by CH&CO has been selected as the catering partner for Brewers’ Hall, the home of the City of London Livery company representing brewers in the United Kingdom. The partnership is worth £2 million over a period of five years from January 2022 and continues a 20-year relationship with the venue which reopens in April…

Unified communications, AV and device management company Utelogy has acquired CloudThinQ, an innovative, Seattle-based provider of IoT and real-time device management solutions for enterprise workplaces whose cloud-based enterprise IoT platform integrates building systems intelligently into a scalable framework for enhanced smart building experiences. Utelogy reports demand for its platform growth by over 280 per cent…

Video wall display and control solutions brand Datapath has expanded its business development team with two senior European appointments. For Southern Europe, covering Spain, Portugal and Italy, the company welcomes Carmen Jerez as regional sales manager. Based in Madrid, Carmen brings extensive experience in AV technical support and management following a strong history of success…

08.04.2021, 20:36 Revolutionizing In-store Marketing at Kwik Trip A popular stop on highways in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, retailer Kwik Trip has completed 1,000 Philips digital signage installations at 700 sites. The retailer which serves more than 8 million customers every week, commenced execution of its digital signage rollout strategy in 2018 as part of…

23.03.2021, 21:37 AVer Europe Extends Agreement with UKI Distribution Education technology and visual collaboration solutions manufacturer AVer Europe has extended its distribution agreement with Midwich Group, a specialist distributor of AV products in the United Kingdom. The manufacturer’s range of video conferencing and professional audio-visual products will continue to be available to Midwich Group channel…

02.02.2021, 09:17 A New Era of Game-Changing Hospitality The Jan Heintze Kick Box function and hospitality suite at PSV Eindhoven’s 35,000 capacity Philips stadium has received eight new advanced smart Philips professional displays from PPDS. Named after the club’s European cup-winning legend who is also a Danish national team star (86 caps), the hospitality venue…

27.01.2021, 14:37 PSNI Global Alliance Expands Technology integrator network PSNI Global Alliance has added four new Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) from the Ukraine, Italy, Croatia and the United States. The four newest Certified Solution Providers were vetted extensively before being admitted as members of the network. Techsvit is based in the Ukraine and specialize in…

22.01.2021, 00:53 LMG Bolsters AV Capabilities Managed building infrastructure provider LMG has made new appointments within its AV division as it reports growing demand from property developers and main contractors to incorporate audio and visual solutions into design and build smart building solutions. Andy Walsh joins as AV Services Director, Szymon Dworski as AV Design…

14.01.2021, 12:56 Philips Professional Display Solutions Rebrands PPDS, the organisation behind Philips professional display and professional TV solutions, has launched a new website at ppds.com showcasing its new logo, visual identity and tagline, ‘Powering evolution’. Over the past two decades, PPDS has rapidly evolved from a position of being a new entrant in an already…

06.01.2021, 19:05 The Polish Expansion Video wall manufacturer Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) has secured its first contract in Poland following a post-Brexit sales drive into Central and Eastern Europe. The deal, for a client in the energy sector, is to supply a control room with UVS Lucidity video wall controller technology. It takes the number…

10.12.2020, 12:46 Revolutionising the Guest Experience Peter Vinke, Director of International Key Accounts at Philips Professional Display Solutions (PPDS) discusses the evolution of Android-powered Hospitality TV during the Covid-19 pandemic.   The impact of COVID-19 has had a massive effect on, and continues to affect, the global economy, with few businesses unimpacted. While many sectors…

24.08.2020, 15:42 Videowall Company Appoints Training Manager Global visual solutions company Datapath has appointed Iñaki Valoria Lopez to the position of training manager. Lopez has over 16 years technical experience of audio visual systems, specializing in 24/7 control room applications following his graduation from the University of Madrid with a First Class honours degree in Telecommunication…

09.07.2020, 11:08 Supporting Reopening Retailers Philips Professional Display Solutions (PDS) has announced a support and rewards programme to assist retailers with overcoming challenges presented by COVID-19.   Developed with funding previously earmarked for its events and exhibitions programme, InSync provides a new destination for retailers and installation partners to discover and be inspired by some of the latest…

25.06.2020, 12:14 Appointment of Global Services Committee The PSNI Global Alliance of AV integrators, manufacturers, distributors and service providers has established a Global Services Committee to oversee the evaluation and development of technical standards and service deployment by member companies. The Services Committee is comprised of sixteen global representatives who are internally responsible in their…

18.06.2020, 12:00 PSNI Global Alliance Quality Cup Samsung, Shure, SYNNEX, Biamp and Chief have been recognised with “Quality Cup” awards by the PSNI Global Network of AV system integrators and manufacturers. The awards are based on a survey of PSNI members worldwide which measures overall levels of satisfaction with key areas of PSNI’s Preferred Vendor Partners (PVPs) programme.…

19.05.2020, 16:22 Sony Expands BRAVIA Professional Display Range Sony has added 17 next-gen 8K, 4K and integrated tuner professional displays to its BRAVIA Professional display range. Featuring enhancements across picture, design, performance and functionality to provide scalable solutions, the new models are suitable for business, education and retail applications. According to the company, all displays feature faster processing…

29.04.2020, 16:50 Learn about Lighting from Home Lutron Electronics has launched 300 interactive online training courses and videos for facility managers and electrical professionals interested in lighting control, shades and fixtures across a range of applications. The training series which is being offered through the company’s Lighting Control Institute aims to help upskill electrical contractors and wholesalers,…

31.03.2020, 14:40 Training UK Radiographers Mersive’s Solstice in-room wireless collaboration platform is facilitating training at NHS facility, the National Imaging Academy Wales.   The Academy has installed 15 Solstice units in 13 spaces ranging from a full lecture theatre to smaller meeting rooms.  The National Imaging Academy Wales is an NHS facility that trains radiologists…

26.03.2020, 15:28 The Value of the Smart Workspace Carl Standertskjold, Corporate Segment Marketing Manager for Sony Professional Solutions Europe, explains rising demand for smart workspaces. With flexible working, remote working and global expansion, the evolution of working styles means business environments have had to keep pace. The demand for a smart workspace has skyrocketed and…

23.03.2020, 12:30 Mitigating the Threat of Germs Chris Colpaert, General Manager for Philips’ Professional Display Solutions in EMEA, AP & NA, explains the importance of touch screen, remote control, and hard switch hygiene to preventing the spread of COVID-19.   On average, people pick up their mobile phones 58 times, and touch them as many as 2,617…

17.03.2020, 12:17 Making Working from Home Work Rene Buhay, VP Sales & Marketing for AV manufacturer AVer Europe, considers the technology businesses will need to make remote working a success as they grapple with the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The global spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has placed the spotlight on remote working as a…

17.03.2020, 11:22 UVS Relocates to New Burnley HQ Global video wall and visual display solutions company Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) has relocated to a new HQ and demo facility in Burnley, Lancashire.     The company reports the new facility has already received a record number of visitors since its opening last month, who include…

16.03.2020, 16:08 A More Sustainable and Smarter Workplace Global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation Capgemini is using Sony TEOS and BRAVIA Professional Displays to drive energy efficiency and boost collaboration at its new eight-story eco office in Paris. In July 2019, Capgemini opened a groundbreaking new office for its Ile-de-France employees in…

05.03.2020, 12:26 The Fuss Should Fit the Forum Rene Buhay, VP Sales & Marketing with AVer Europe, looks at the conferencing technology requirements of differentky sized rooms. As with the design of rooms, there are numerous types of technology that you can use in your meeting room. In today’s meeting rooms you will normally find…

27.02.2020, 13:34 Supporting the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Chelmsford Advanced piping products from SANHA, and a team of over 11,000 volunteers, are helping to transform a former scrap yard in Chelmsford, Essex into state-of-the-art headquarters facility for the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Work on the 85 acre (34 hectare) site which had run into disuse and was cleared…

11.02.2020, 10:24 Sony at ISE 2020 Sony Professional Solutions Europe is demonstrating its bold vision to create the ideal future for education and work at ISE 2020. On display at stand 1-N20 ar the company’s latest AV and IT solutions, including a new beamforming microphone MAS-A100 for lectures and presentations, an upgrade to the transformative…

10.02.2020, 14:31 Kramer to Unveil Next-gen Wireless Collaboration Solutions at ISE 2020 Kramer Electronics will debut its VIA GO² and VIA Campus² wireless presentation and collaboration solutions at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) from 11-14 February at the RAI Amsterdam.   Visitors to the company’s VIP Lounge in Hall 1 VIP Lounge will be given a…

28.01.2020, 16:26 Transforming the Learning Environment EADA Business School is using the TEOS suite from Sony to streamline operations across its eight-storey Barcelona campus as it transitions to a ‘smart campus’. Founded in 1957, EADA Business School is an independent non-profit educational institution, top-ranked and internationally accredited business school in Barcelona city centre. More than…

28.01.2020, 16:04 Solving a Common Problem in Collaboration Spaces Kramer Electronics will be debuting its K-SPIDER multi-format plug-and-play adapter solution at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam from 11th to 14th February.   K-SPIDER reduces installation times by replacing multiple separate cables, adapters, and dongles with a single multi-head cable. Designed for the needs of AV and…

28.01.2020, 15:25 Supporting Productivity at Southwark Council A wireless presentation and collaboration solution from Mersive Technologies is helping the London Borough of Southwark share content wirelessly at public and internal meetings. Southwark Council is advanced in its use of AV and live streams meetings of the main council and its planning committee. It is continually…

12.12.2019, 10:53 Making a Smart Workplace Reality LeasePlan Hellas, the Greek subsidiary of automotive business and Cars-as-a-Service (CaaS) provider, LeasePlan, is using Sony TEOS workplace tools to streamline room and AV management, and support collaboration. The company’s main office in Athens accommodates 134 people working across a variety of functions, including customer relations and sales.…

27.11.2019, 11:21 Sony at ISE 2020 (RAI Amsterdam, 11-14 February) Sony will return to ISE 2020 to showcase its latest cutting-edge corporate and education products and solutions designed to future proof working and learning environments. With products and solutions designed to enhance collaboration, flexibility and unique experiences, Sony will inspire ISE visitors and integrators to…

15.11.2019, 13:54 Sodexo Rolls Out Wx Workplace Consultancy Sodexo has announced it will be offering its Wx data-driven workplace analytics and optimisation at its locations in Paris, London, Singapore and Montreal. The concept, which was originally announced in 2012, utilises data collated from infrared and thermal sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) applications and accelerometers to reduce an organisation’s…

06.11.2019, 16:39 Kramer Announces New CEO Kramer Electronics has appointed Itzhak Bambagi as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Bambagi has served in key executive roles at Digital/Compaq and also led IBM’s IT transformational experience using cloud technologies and various digital workplace initiatives across the EMEA region. With a strong history in software and cloud…

09.09.2019, 17:49 Kramer to Host Seminars at InfoComm India Kramer Electronics will hold a series of seminars and talk sessions at the InfoComm India Summit from September 18th to 20th at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai.   InfoComm India has grown steadily encouraged by national initiatives including Make In India, Smart City and Digital…

08.08.2019, 14:56 Driving Quality and Efficiency with Flexible Working Smart technology, a games area and bench desking are supporting flexible working practices and creating an ‘experiential’ journey for guests and visitors at the UK subsidiary of global parcel delivery service, Hermes Europe GmbH.   CASE STUDY  Hermes Europe GmbH is a German parcel delivery company…

07.08.2019, 14:02 Datapath Adds KVM Support to WallControl 10 Datapath has enhanced its popular WallControl 10 video management software by incorporating KVM control functionality for connected PCs. Version 1.9 of the software allows for browser-based control of the video wall for the first time.  Automatically scaling to any PC, tablet or smartphone types this brings…

10.07.2019, 11:41 Sony Updates Workplace Management Solution Sony Professional Solutions Europe has released TEOS Manage 2, an overhaul of its scalable workspace solution for facilities in corporate and education environments.   TEOS Manage 2.0 boasts 65 new features and functions, including a new mobile room-booking app for employees, advanced analytics, remote firmware updates, a newly-designed…

10.06.2019, 17:12 Advanced Controls for Professional Displays Software from Kramer will bring new control, automation and analytics capabilities to Sony BRAVIA Pro Series displays under a collaboration announced today. The  integration of the Kramer Control BRAINware scalable software solution with Sony’s BZ35F series of BRAVIA™ 4K HDR professional displays further enhances their central role in AV installations…

10.06.2019, 17:12 Advanced Controls for Professional Displays Software from Kramer will bring new control, automation and analytics capabilities to Sony BRAVIA Pro Series displays under a collaboration announced today. The  integration of the Kramer Control BRAINware scalable software solution with Sony’s BZ35F series of BRAVIA™ 4K HDR professional displays further enhances their central role in AV installations…