The threat of economic crisis forged by runaway real estate developers notwithstanding, China is simply too big a market to ignore. However, internal competition and policy – which favours domestic manufacturers – make it hard to succeed without the right local support. Summing this up is Jason Zhao, GM at…
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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…
‘World-first’ Grand Prix broadcast in immersive projection
The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix has been broadcast in a flagship immersive projection venue more typically used to show great art. Described "an unforgettable evening infused with Vegas glitz, glamour and racing", the Formula 1 event took place at THE LUME in Melbourne, Australia, with an audience of 300…
Aussie supermarkets migrate in-store screens to Broadsign
An Australian supermarket chain has teamed up with out-of-home ad tech provider Broadsign to enhance the offering on its in-store digital screens. The partnership will enable Coles 360 to schedule, manage and deliver content and adverts across its network of media displays. The retailer first deployed front-of-store screens in 2021…
HIVE adds green touch to Australia’s BBC Earth Experience
HIVE’s BeeBlade and BeeBox media servers are being deployed at an immersive experience in Melbourne about the natural world. Following the popularity of the inaugural BBC Earth Experience in London, which is narrated by David Attenborough, the attraction has recently opened a second site at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition…
SDVoE enables low-latency switching for esports training
Wavesplitter recently provided a solution utilising 10G AV-over-IP distribution, powered by SDVoE technology, for Hongguang University’s Department of Multimedia Game Development and Application esports classrooms. The university required a solution that enabled video distribution across multiple locations, including the two training sites and the information building. It was essential to…
UV lights blamed for eventgoers’ eye pain and skin irritation
More than 20 people have reported burning eye pain, vision problems and skin irritation after attending a party for NFT owners in Hong Kong on 4 November. An estimated 2,500 crypto enthusiasts were at the event at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, which was part of ApeFest, a three-day event hosted…
Sumo wrestling’s most famous venue adds weight to audio
Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan is synonymous with Japan's national sport, sumo. Sumo wrestlers practise there daily, and the emperor of Japan has seats reserved for him. As the venue also hosts events such as concerts and corporate functions, the Ryōgoku Kokugikan's sound engineer, Sumio Akashio, decided to upgrade the PA system.…
LG transparent OLED turns Starbucks into visitor attraction
An LG Display transparent OLED table has transformed a recently opened Starbucks outlet in South Korea into a visitor attraction. The global coffee brand's ethos is to "offer a community gathering place where people come together to connect and discover new things”, and in South Korea, this is delivered through…
L-ISA sound is game changer at first Olympic Esports Week
The opening and closing ceremonies at the first-ever Olympic Esports Week were presented in L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound. The four-day event, which was held at Singapore’s Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, featured console, mobile and PC games, as well as VR sports such as taekwondo, cycling and archery. The production was overseen…