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AOpen appoints new general manager for its European division
AOpen has chosen Jack Chou to succeed James Hua as marketing director at its European headquarters in the Netherlands.
LifeSize introduces Unity all-in-one HD VC system
LifeSize has launched the Unity Series, which includes Unity 50 and Unity 500. The all-in-one HD video conferencing systems are designed specifically for simple setup, enabling companies of all sizes to use HD telepresence without the need (or cost) of a room makeover.
Hub Digital Networks launches DOOH sales house and consultancy aimed at SMEs
Yesterday saw the launch of Hub Digital Networks, a dedicated Digital Out of Home (DOOH) sales and consultancy business. It brings together the knowledge and expertise of DOOH expert James Thornton, formerly head of agency sales at Amscreen, and account and data planner Ian Robinson who was previously board director and chief intelligence officer at Tullo Marshall Warren.
True Colours to distribute the Evoko Room Manager
True Colours Distribution, the technical division of Midwich, is to distribute the Evoko Room Manager, a system for booking meeting rooms.
Adlib goes on a Sea Odyssey in Liverpool
Liverpool based Adlib’s audio division was a part of the Sea Odyssey Giant Spectacular, a street theatre production created by French puppeteers Royal De Luxe to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's maiden voyage.
Blog: You only get back what you put in
Once a show has a bad year can you reverse the trend? And can we moan if a show is cancelled if we didn’t support it?
Bosch is Germany’s most family-friendly large company
The Bosch Group has been named Germany’s most family-friendly large enterprise. As part of the competition 'Erfolgsfaktor Familie' (Family as a success factor), Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Federal Family Minister Dr. Kristina Schröder presented awards to companies that promote work-life balance.
Men in Black III German Premiere breaks 3D screening world record on Sony 4K projectors
The German premiere of Men in Black III, hosted by Sony Pictures at Berlin’s O2 World, saw the film screened using Sony Digital Cinema 4K projection systems, before a world record crowd for a 3D screening of nearly 7,000 people.
Christie MicroTiles on a range of stands at Screen Media Expo 2012
Christie's MicroTiles will be on display at this year’s ScreenMedia Expo on a range stands, including Scala, Amigo, and Symon Dacon.
Mitsubishi now shipping full range of 7000 Series projectors in Europe
Launched at ISE 2012, Mitsubishi is now shipping the 7000 Series of LCD projectors designed for large meeting rooms and lecture theatres, as well as other professional uses such as rental and digital signage.
Peerless AV launches two short throw projector mounts
Peerless AV has launched two mounts for short throw projectors, the PSTA and PSTK models are suitable for both education and corporate applications.
Yamaha provides digital audio for Innsbruck Messe renovation
A multi-million Euro renovation and upgrade of Austrian exhibition venue, the Congress und Messe Innsbruck (CMI), has seen a Yamaha digital audio system installed to satisfy its audio requirements.
Tannoy, Lab.gruppen and Lake add to international sales team
Tannoy, Lab.gruppen and Lake have appointed Patrick Lau and Stephan Grawe to their international sales team covering installed sound and touring products.
Inition makes Archway Tower in London disappear as part of art project
An art project by Ruth Ewan on a busy street in London has made the Archway Tower ‘disappear’.
PSCo to host Visual Innovations 2012 showcase
PSCo is to host its a Visual Innovations 2012 Showcase in Birmingham and Manchester on Tuesday 22nd and Thursday 24th May.
Roland appoints market support manager in newly created role
Roland Systems Group (RSG) has appointed Chris Webster to the newly created position of market support manager, a field based role which will see him working directly with potential RSG customers, meeting their audio and video needs across the UK.
Christie moves Middle East base to Dubai Silicon Oasis
Five years after setting up a base in Dubai, Christie has relocated its Middle East offices and showroom to the Dubai Silicon Oasis integrated technology park.
Knifedge creates video design for ENO production of Wagner’s ‘Flying Dutchman’
A new production of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman by English National Opera (ENO) has opened in London with projection design by creative agency Knifedge.
Universal AV achieves silver Smart accreditation
Bradford-based AV reseller Universal AV Services has been awarded a Smart business reseller accreditation.
Subfrantic buys Roland V-1600HD to bring video services in-house
Subfrantic, supplier of sound, lighting, staging and video equipment to the events industry has purchased the Roland V-1600HD Multi format live video switcher to help them bring all of their video services in-house.