Microsoft has announced that it is expanding access to Copilot for Microsoft 365 to businesses of all sizes, with no minimum seat requirement for commercial plans. Microsoft has previously required a 300-seat purchase minimum for Copilot for Microsoft 365 commercial plans. Copilot for Microsoft 365 gives priority access to the…
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Northamber achieves Direct Distributor status with Yealink
Yealink has elevated Northamber to Direct Distributor status. As a Direct Distributor, the UK-based provider of AV, UC&C and IT solutions and services will gain access to an enhanced level of training, marketing support and technical assistance from Yealink. Yealink offers a comprehensive portfolio of UC&C solutions including IP phones,…
World’s tallest moving statue to be covered in LEDs at mall
The world's tallest moving statue is set to open at a major shopping mall in the US, with a skin covered in custom-created LEDs. The Giant Company Attractions Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland and the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey have announced plans to launch the project…
Blackmagic Pocket camera modification creates controversy
A high-profile modification of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K has run into controversy. The Nexus G1 project, by Brisbane-based Thomas Boland, is a modular box form-factor cinema camera built around the sensor and main electronics of the Blackmagic product. But a high-quality video about the Nexus G1 and expensive…
Xyte secures $30m funding for hardware as a service model
Xyte, developer of "the first all-in-one servitisation platform for device and hardware manufacturers", has announced a $30 million investment round. The investment includes $20m in Series A funding led by Intel Capital, with participation from Samsung Next and existing investors S Capital and Mindset Ventures, as well as $10m in…
George Michael could return to stage as ‘HoloWham’
George Michael could return to the stage as a hologram next year – almost a decade after his death. Accounts filed by the former Wham! star's company, Nobby's Hobbies Holdings, at Companies House indicate that the estate has plans to branch out into live events. The publicly available documents says:…
Midwich expects ‘record performance in challenging market’
Midwich Group plc expects to report record revenue for 2023 of around £1.3bn, according to a trading update issued today. The figure represents growth of approximately 7% year on year (6% at constant currency), with organic revenue in line with the prior year. A positive product mix resulted in a gross…
Do interactive flat panels really offer value for money?
In many schools, students have the option to take notes, complete homework assignments, and take tests on their own on school provided devices. Teachers teach from laptops or tablets, often using a digital display, instead of the chalk or whiteboards that are still hung in classrooms. In short, technology is…
Europe’s first LED dome to be star of Prague Planetarium
Cosm, a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences, is to create Europe’s first LED dome. Prague Planetarium, in the Czech Republic, has selected Cosm’s LED CX System for the renovation of its projection dome. The revamped 22m dome will have an 8K+ resolution and comprise more…
Samsung launches cloud-native VXT digital signage CMS
Samsung has announced the official launch of its Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) platform, a cloud-native content management solution (CMS) combining content and remote signage management on one secure platform. Designed with ease-of-use in mind, the all-in-one solution allows businesses to easily create and manage their digital displays. “Cloud migration is…