The PSNI Global Alliance will launch its global Service and Support network operations centre (NOC) and global help desk at ISE. Powered by Diversified’s Pulse, a tenured PSNI Certified Solution Provider (CSP), the service and support platform will deliver a solution offering advanced remote monitoring, diagnostics, global help desk and…
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Designer of Sphere reveals plans for Saudi esports arena
The global design company behind Las Vegas's Sphere has revealed plans for an esports venue in Saudi Arabia. London-based Populous's Qiddiya City Esports Arena will form part of the multi-billion poundQiddiya Gaming and Esports District ‘giga-project’ under development near the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The 5,155-seat esports venue will feature 3,600…
Panasonic to merge pro and consumer imaging divisions
Panasonic is to transfer its professional AV business and Panasonic Visual from its Panasonic Connect division to its Panasonic Entertainment & Communication division The integration – which is scheduled to take place on 1 April – has been prompted by an increasing overlap between the growing markets for consumer and…
CES ‘can’t afford’ to run an event at Sphere in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will not be holding an event at Sphere in Las Vegas, when the show opens in the city on 9 January. Gary Shapiro, president of the Consumer Technology Association, which owns the show, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "They quoted a price to us which…
Focusrite Group acquires Outboard Electronics and TiMax
Focusrite has acquired UK-based Sheriff Technology, which trades as OutBoard. The company's portfolio includes TiMax immersive audio solutions, OutBoard stage rigging motor control products and PAT4 enterprise electrical safety testing.They will join Martin Audio, Optimal Audio and Linea Research in Focusrite Group's Audio Reproduction division.OutBoard's products are used in live…
GO Audio Visual is still GO-ing strong after 25 years service
UK-based GO Audio Visual is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The service-only organisation supports its clients with first- and second-line warranty support, installation services, loan and demo equipment management, and on-site warranty support. GO Audio Visual was set up by managing director Barry Rimmer in 1998. Its early successes included providing…
Trison UK introduces games studio for brand experiences
Trison UK has announced the launch of a games studio to work with brands on the gamification of expreiences. The studio will use custom-designed digital surfaces, mixed reality, virtual reality and companion mobile experience to augment brand and hospitality spaces. In a social media post, the company said: "Play has…
Where will the next Sphere be? Abu Dhabi or South Korea?
Speculation is growing over whether the next Sphere immersive entertainment venue will be built in Abu Dhabi or South Korea. Publications in the US and in South Korea are running different stories but there is consensus on one point. The next Sphere will not be built in London. That's because…
ADI Global to distribute LED Studio’s narrow-pitch displays
LED Studio has signed a deal with ADI Global Distribution. The partnership will offer ADI customers across the UK, Spain, France and Benelux and Nordic regions access to LED Studio's narrow-pixel-pitch EDGE, AEGIS and V-Poster displays. Customers can access LED Studio products at ADI branches or online through the ADI…
AVI-SPL’s incorporation in Japan to fuel APAC expansion
AVI-SPL has completed the incorporation of AVI-SPL Japan. The company has been serving customers in Japan for several years through its six offices in the APAC region – in India, Singapore and Hong Kong. AVI-SPL's decision to formally incorporate in Japan reflects its commitment to providing enhanced managed services support…