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  • New Source for Z-Wave Smart Home Chips

    New Source for Z-Wave Smart Home Chips

    Trident IoT joins Z-Wave Alliance

    Trident IoT, a new company focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), has joined the Z-Wave Alliance. Trident IoT will provide Z-Wave chips and modules to alliance members, as well as product design and development services. The company is also now an official Z-Wave device certification laboratory.

    Mitch Klein, Z-Wave Alliance Executive Director said, “Trident IoT further fosters the development of new features, enhancements, and custom applications on Z-Wave Technology by offering connected device manufacturers a new direct source for Z-Wave chips and modules, along with personalized product engineering support and U.S.-based Z-Wave certification.”

    What it means to Smart Homes

    The first part here is the resource for new smart home chips. Through COVID, chip shortages were an everyday excuse for the lack of equipment. With the addition of Trident IoT, the Z-Wave Alliance and its member companies have another source of chips.

    Trident IoT is also bringing to the market a Z-Wave laboratory. In the smart home space, Z-Wave device certification can be a bottleneck for companies seeking certification. This new place for that to happen means that more products will come to market faster. The lab will be in New Jersey which makes it accessible to US manufacturers.

    “By offering U.S.-based Z-Wave device certification, we can make it easier for North American manufacturers to communicate throughout the certification process, resolving issues that arise quickly and ultimately getting products to market faster,” Mariusz Malkowski, Chief Technology Officer, and Founder, Trident IoT said. “Our goal is to help Z-Wave device members continue to innovate, making it easier and more efficient for them to successfully implement new features, such as Z-Wave Long Range, which unlocks new use cases with incredible capabilities.”


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    Trident IoT commits to Z-Wave Alliance

    Overall, Trident IoT’s joining is a good thing for the Z-Wave Alliance and the smart home industry as a whole. The company’s products and services will help to make Z-Wave an even more popular and powerful platform for smart home devices. Z-Wave continues to grow in adoption throughout the home technology market. Trident will help homeowners expand their devices.

    The Z-Wave Alliance, a standards development organization for smart home technology, today announced the launch of Trident IoT, a new company that will provide Z-Wave silicon chips and modules, product design and development services, and Z-Wave device certification.

    Trident IoT is led by a team of experienced engineers and executives with a deep understanding of Z-Wave technology. The company’s goal is to help Z-Wave device manufacturers bring new products to market more quickly and easily.

    Trident IoT’s Z-Wave silicon chips and modules are designed to be easy to use and integrate into existing products. The company also offers a variety of design and development services to help manufacturers get their products to market faster.

     

  • A First Look Inside the MSG Sphere

    A First Look Inside the MSG Sphere

    A look at the world’s largest LED Screen

    The MSG Sphere is one of the most secretive AV installations in recent memory. Inside the space, there are signs about “immediate termination” if you take a photo/video. Apparently, that doesn’t apply to filmmaker Darren Aronofsky.

     

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    “My iphone can’t come close to capturing the definition on the screen,” Aronofsky posted on Instagram. “At times you forget where you are and you’re transported to the other side of our home.”

    Aronofsky, who is known for blockbusters such as The Wrestler, Noah, Black Swan, and The Whale has been commissioned to create Postcards from Earth. Postcards has been shot on 18k cameras to take full advantage of the Sphere’s 18K screen.

    Even though the outside, or exosphere, has been operational and wowing Vegas and beyond since July 4, 2023, this is the first real look at the inside. Unless you’ve had the chance to sneak a peek inside the space. What has been boasted as the “largest screen on the planet” certainly is showing off with Aronofsky’s project.

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    The MSG Sphere is not only a video marvel but an audio one as well. L-Accoustics supplied the 170,000 speakers in the space. In addition, this is a 4D plus experience. Sight with the 18K display. Sound with the 170,000 speakers. Feel with rumble seats. Smell with olfactory sent insertion. And environmental with wind machines and the ability to adjust the temperature plus or minus 10 degrees in a matter of seconds.

    InfoComm 2024 takes place in Las Vegas, the home of the MSG Sphere. Postcards from Earth is showing when there isn’t a residency in place. After the U2 experience at the Sphere ends in December, the group plans to announce the acts coming to the Sphere in 2024. As of this writing, Postcards will be what is available. See below for the ad on the exposphere for postcards.

  • Workers want hybrid, Biamp says

    Workers want hybrid, Biamp says

    Biamp survey says most want hybrid work

    In a recent survey conducted by Biamp intriguing insights have emerged regarding the ongoing debate surrounding the future of work. This data reveals a convergence of views between managers and workers, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of the modern workplace. While employees are gradually spending more time at the office, managers are increasingly recognizing the imperative need for flexibility, particularly for professionals on the move or stationed in satellite offices.

    The survey, which garnered responses from 2,400 individuals globally, spanning both end users and decision-makers, underscores a unanimous sentiment. Both parties concur that fostering hybrid work scenarios offers the most effective path to cultivating productive work environments, catering to a broad spectrum of employees. The ability to adapt to a hybrid model is poised to be the linchpin in sustaining an equitable and effective work ecosystem.

    Balancing Hybrid Work Environments

    In light of these findings, organizations face the critical task of harmonizing the needs of employees in the physical office and those working remotely, engendering meeting spaces that are not only hybrid but also equitable. Central to achieving this equilibrium is the integration of cutting-edge hybrid conferencing technology for group meetings.

    Creating Parity in Hybrid Meetings

    To achieve parity in hybrid meetings, end users have pinpointed several key elements that contribute to a successful hybrid video conferencing experience:

    1. Instantaneous Launch: Above all, meetings should kick off seamlessly and without delay.
    2. Sound Supremacy: Remarkably, sound quality takes precedence over video, underscoring the importance of impeccable audio in video conferencing solutions.
    3. Video Excellence: Following sound quality, users expect top-tier video.
    4. User-Friendly Interface: The software and hardware should not only be easy to set up but also intuitive to operate during meetings.
    5. Inclusive Participation: Remote attendees should feel equally engaged as their in-office counterparts.

    In response to these user preferences, organizations must continue investing in video conferencing technology that not only streamlines user experience but also delivers high-quality audio and video, regardless of attendees’ physical locations.

    Navigating the Shifting Landscape

    The challenges presented by this evolving landscape are becoming increasingly pronounced, as per end-user survey responses. Over the past 18 months, three out of four end-user respondents reported that their employers have been advocating for more in-person office presence. Consequently, organizations must equip themselves with the requisite tools to facilitate effective meetings that involve both in-office and remote participants.


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    Transforming the Office Space

    Anecdotal insights from decision-maker respondents underscore a consensus regarding the necessity for reshaping the office environment to accommodate remote and traveling workers. One decision maker bluntly stated, “the office environment needs a makeover,” while another emphasized the need for “new communication methods” and the establishment of a “fresh working culture.” Another recommended organizations to provide a “collaborative and supportive work environment” that fosters creativity and teamwork.

    Despite these concerns, the majority of both end users and decision-makers perceive the office as the primary space for conducting work. Nevertheless, it falls upon business leaders to innovate and adapt office spaces to reflect the evolving realities of the modern workforce, where work can happen anywhere.

    Additionally, the survey identified two critical aspects for enhancing hybrid conferencing environments: the integration of AI into conferencing technology stacks and ensuring top-notch sound quality for all participants.

    For a comprehensive analysis of the survey data, please visit the Biamp blog.

  • AVIXA Partners with HETMA to Bring Extensive Program to InfoComm 2023 for Higher Education Technology Managers

    AVIXA Partners with HETMA to Bring Extensive Program to InfoComm 2023 for Higher Education Technology Managers

    AVIXA is an international trade association representing the audiovisual industry, with more than 20,000 members from more than 80 countries. It was founded in 1939 and has more than 20,000 enterprises and individual members.

    AVIXA and Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) have partnered to bring a program for higher education technology managers to InfoComm 2023, which will include education, networking events, and show floor tours.

    The summit will focus on current AV and IT topics facing colleges and universities, with attendees working in small groups to address challenges and discuss best practices. It will also review emerging technologies, technology, and pedagogy, and how to work within budget and time constraints.

    AVIXA has partnered with the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) to bring a wide-ranging program for higher education technology managers to InfoComm 2023, which takes place June 10-16 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. HETMA will host education, networking events, and show floor tours and have a presence on the InfoComm trade show floor.

    “AV has played a critical role in enhancing the higher education space for decades. And in recent years, with the entrance of digital natives into colleges and universities and the surge of distance learning, AV is now more essential than ever,” said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, Chief Executive Officer of AVIXA, producer of InfoComm. “HETMA does an exemplary job in bringing together higher education technology managers to advocate their work with key stakeholders to help deliver superior learning environments for teachers and students. AVIXA is proud to be a partner with HETMA and we’re looking forward to their big presence at InfoComm 2023 and future shows.”

    Making its debut at InfoComm 2023 is the Higher Education Summit, presented by HETMA. On Tuesday, June 13, this half-day collaborative program will focus on the current AV and IT topics facing colleges and universities. The summit will follow the structure of a typical project lifecycle from initial inception through consulting, design, installation, and support, with attendees working in small groups to address challenges and discuss best practices. In addition, the program will review emerging technologies, the interrelationship between technology and pedagogy, and how to work within budget and time constraints while delivering appropriate AV solutions.

    For the first time, HETMA will have a booth on the InfoComm trade show floor where higher ed technology managers can converge. The booth will feature a HETMA Approved classroom, conference room area, and events space. All products on display have gone through the HETMA Approved program. The HETMA Approved program allows manufacturers to submit products for evaluations, where subject matter expert members install the equipment in live environments to test how it performs in accordance with the specs provided. Approved products are then listed as effective choices to install throughout higher education environments.

    In addition, HETMA will host tours of the InfoComm trade show floor, focusing on technology for the higher education space. These tours will be curated and led by Joe Way, Director of Learning Environments at the University of Southern California; Chris Dechter, Manager of Instructional Technology at the University of Wyoming; and Larry Darling, Classroom Technology Manager for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

    “Higher ed tech managers have always wanted a voice in the conversation in the AV world. The partnership between HETMA and AVIXA gives us a physical presence to the voice we’ve been asking for,” said Joe Way, Ph.D., CTS, Director of Learning Environments, Information Technology Services, University of Southern California, and Chair of HETMA. “As an advocacy group for higher education, HETMA is thrilled to have a presence at InfoComm where we can give content and support to higher education tech managers. AVIXA has been a major supporter of HETMA ever since day one, and we’re excited to grow this partnership.”

    The Higher Ed AV Awards ceremony will take place on Mon., June 12, at the Orlando Improv Theatre at Pointe Orlando. This awards program is dedicated to honoring the people, projects, and products that are advancing AV in the higher education space. Awards nominations will be accepted through April 30.

    On Friday, June 16, HETMA will host its annual member meeting and banquet. This two-hour event is led town-hall style, with members sharing the successes of their respective HETMA initiatives. The new board and chairs are introduced, and the following year’s initiatives are announced.

  • Registration Opens for Digital Signage Summit Europe

    Registration Opens for Digital Signage Summit Europe

    Registration is now open for the 50th Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSS Europe), which returns to the Hilton Munich Airport, Germany on 5-6 July 2023.

    DSS Europe is the world’s longest-running digital signage event series, presented as a joint venture from Integrated Systems Events (ISE) and invidis consulting.

    DSS Europe offers unique opportunities to explore new business opportunities, examine fresh perspectives, expand networks, and take an active role in shaping the industry for a creative, effective, and sustainable future.

    Registration is now open for the Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSS Europe), which returns to the Hilton Munich Airport, Germany on 5-6 July 2023 and marks the 50th Digital Signage Summit Conference. DSS Europe is the world’s longest-running digital signage event series, presented as a joint venture from Integrated Systems Events (ISE) and invidis consulting.

    Join leaders from the digital signage industry to explore this year’s business theme: ‘Engaging Experiences – Concepts, Content & Creation’. The compelling conference program will provide a fresh approach to DSS Europe, with insights and direction on how businesses are turning to digital signage and DooH to create unique and engaging communication journeys. Discover how digital touchpoints like displays, LED, or projection are providing the key to immersive, stand-out marketing campaigns and impactful storytelling, for customers and employees.

    Comments Florian Rotberg, Chair of DSS Europe and Managing Director of invidis consulting: “We are so excited to be back with this edition of DSS Europe. The event has grown into one of the most influential and highly anticipated digital signage conferences in the industry. Digital Signage and DooH are indispensable in today’s communication strategies. We’re now seeing the digital canvas extending into the physical space to deliver tailormade, unforgettable experiences that make an impact for those seeing it in real-life, as well as online or virtually,”

    The full two-day conference program will be revealed in the coming weeks. As per previous events, expect a comprehensive thought-leadership program, covering the most important topics in digital signage, delivered by a wide range of industry pioneers and business experts. This year, DSS Europe has expanded to provide a more interactive and engaging experience, introducing areas for ‘fireside chats’, a ‘town hall stage’, discussion forums, and an increased exhibition area.

    As well as the headline theme for this year’s edition of DSS Europe, the event will also cover other key topics including:

    •    Green signage – Ideas and actions for creating a more sustainable industry
    •    Software – Exploring developments in requirements, architecture, and business models
    •    IT Security – DSS Europe will discuss and present best practices and the latest trends
    •    Business Critical – Latest vertical trends in operations and user experiences

    DSS Europe is a must-attend for anyone involved in digital signage, which includes functions such as brand & POS retail, marketing, IT, architects & designers, integrators, DooH networks, and technology providers. Best practices for many verticals such as luxury, automotive, hospitality, fashion & lifestyle, corporate, and more will be discussed.

    Visitors can get hands-on with the latest disruptive technologies at the Technology Showcase, where exhibiting brands will share new innovations and provide insight into emerging product trends and developments, including displays, LED, projectors, and media players.

    DSS Europe offers unique ways to explore new business opportunities, examine fresh perspectives, expand networks, and take an active role in shaping the industry in a creative, effective, and sustainable future. Meet and exchange views with like-minded leading business executives, end-users, creatives, and investors.

    Attendees will also be the first to get a copy of the invidis Yearbook, widely regarded as the go-to industry reference point for exclusive insights and market trends.

  • Lightware Introduces LEAD Program to Support Educational Institutions

    Lightware Introduces LEAD Program to Support Educational Institutions

    Lightware Visual Engineering is a manufacturer of connectivity solutions for the professional integrated systems market, founded in 1998 and available in over 40 countries.

    Lightware announces the Lightware Education Audiovisual Developer (LEAD) program to provide exclusive benefits for educational institutions, providing a reliable, consistent solution for campus-wide connectivity.

    Lightware has developed the LEAD program to provide education facilities with resources and benefits to create a standardized, campus-wide solution.

    Lightware Visual Engineering, a leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for the professional integrated systems market, announces the Lightware Education Audiovisual Developer (LEAD) program to provide exclusive benefits for educational institutions. LEAD, available globally, was established to support the specific needs of schools by providing a reliable, consistent solution for campus-wide connectivity.

    Lightware is known for creating stunning visuals in mission-critical experiences for many of the world’s most popular video and music productions. Lightware has a deep-rooted passion for innovation and engineering excellence, from blockbuster superhero movies to live concerts and productions. Now, Lightware has invested in engineering innovative room control solutions for campuses that allow teachers to access and control their classroom’s AV equipment seamlessly.

    To reach the hands of educational institutions globally, Lightware has developed the LEAD program. LEAD provides education facilities with resources and benefits to create a standardized, campus-wide solution. The program includes Lightware consultancy and project design assistance, proof-of-concept tests and demonstrations, training for technical staff, comprehensive technical support, and extended warranty services. Notably, Lightware will extend the standard three-year warranty throughout the entire partnership agreement. Through LEAD, Lightware ensures that education partners have the best and most reliable solutions to accelerate connectivity and promote efficient learning.

    “Many schools have been affected by rising technology costs and a lack of availability from other vendors,” said Roger Takacs, vice president, of education for Lightware Visual Engineering. “As a result, they have been forced to move away from technologies they were familiar with. Lightware recognizes the immense benefit of providing a standardized solution. We are committed to ensuring educational facilities around the globe have access to Lightware technologies. We created the LEAD program to help them attain standards and solutions for campus-wide integration.”

    Takacs added, “LEAD not only provides an opportunity for standardization, but it provides an uncommon opportunity to take part in developing the solutions of tomorrow.

    The LEAD Program benefits include consultancy and project design assistance, proof-of-concept tests and demonstrations, hands-on technical training, comprehensive technical support, and extended warranty services. Most importantly, we are looking to provide peace of mind with the extended warranty.”

    As a LEAD partner, schools participating in Lightware’s technology refresh program will receive an extended warranty throughout the entire agreement to ensure educational institutions are confident in their investment. Lightware is invested in building long-term partnerships with educational facilities, technology integrators, facilities managers and IT managers to provide connectivity solutions. As a result, Lightware’s in-house technicians and engineers will collaborate closely with end-users and integrators participating in the program to gather feedback to accelerate future advancements in connectivity solutions for education.

  • LEA Professional Dante-Enabled Connect Series Amplifiers Help Transform Cutting-Edge L.A. Recording Studio

    LEA Professional Dante-Enabled Connect Series Amplifiers Help Transform Cutting-Edge L.A. Recording Studio

    LEA Professional was founded in 2019 to provide dealers/integrators in the professional AV market with the highest-performing, best-connected amplifier technology, led by industry veterans.

    Clear Lake Recording in North Hollywood, California has integrated with LEA Professional Connect Series 354D amplifier for best results.

    The Connect Series 354D is a 4-channel amplifier with 350 watts per channel, part of the Dante Connect Series. It features direct Hi-Z or Lo-Z selectable by channel, and three ways to connect: Wi-Fi access point, studio Wi-Fi, or local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

    Clear Lake Recording in North Hollywood, California, has been making great music for nearly 50 years with the likes of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Little Richard and The Talking Heads, as well as Melissa Ethridge, Adam Levine, and rap superstar Wiz Khalifa, to name just a few. To keep the music flowing, the owner of this legendary studio turned to LEA Professional to help completely transform Studio B, one of Clear Lake’s four world-class studios at the Burbank Boulevard location.

    In the highly competitive music industry, staying on the cutting edge of technology and providing musicians with top-notch facilities and the tools they need to sell their music and climb the charts are keys to survival for any recording studio. Clear Lake takes that very seriously, continuously upgrading studios and adding new equipment. “We want musicians to want to come here,” says studio owner Eric Milos. “We’re always pushing the envelope with our look and capabilities to stay ahead of the game.”

    Studio B was built in 1992 to accommodate the studio’s longer-term projects. In 2015 it was converted from a long-term lockout space to a fully featured overdub and 5.1 mix room. By 2016 Clear Lake began to drastically increase its backline so artists could record with top-of-the-line instruments and amplifiers.

    A few years later, Milos needed to make an even more dramatic upgrade, constantly pushing the boundaries of his craft. With a desire to take Studio B to the next level, he sought out the expertise of Russ Belttary at RSPE Audio Solutions to transform the room from a 5.1 surround setup to a cutting-edge 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos system, complete with the newest range of high-resolution PMC speakers.

    RSPE, long known for its expertise in integrating analog and digital audio with the film and music industry, was up for the challenge. “The stakes are incredibly high in this business for companies like Clear Lake Recording,” says Belttary. “Our mission is to give them the very best guidance, service, and products in creating a state-of-the-art recording studio.”

    Using the elevated standards set forth by Dolby, RSPE designed a fully digital workflow with maximum flexibility and simplicity in mind. The team knew that to achieve the ultimate in sound quality it had to recommend the perfect amplifiers to seamlessly connect with the Avid MTRX, DADman software, and a Dolby Atmos hardware renderer. Enter LEA Professional Connect Series 354D — its integrated Dante connectivity eliminates unnecessary analog conversions for the purest signal and lowest noise floor possible.

    RSPE used three LEA Connect Series 354D Amplifiers for the overhead and surround speakers in Studio B. The Connect Series 354D is a 4-channel amplifier with 350 watts per channel. As part of the Dante Connect Series — the world’s first Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled professional-grade amplifiers — the 354D is perfectly suited for Clear Lake’s Studio B. The 354D features direct Hi-Z (70V or 100V) or Lo-Z selectable by channel. With three ways to connect, Clear Lake can engage the built-in Wi-Fi access point, connect to the studio’s Wi-Fi, or connect to any local area network via Cat5 or Cat6 cable.

    While the top-notch sound quality was of critical importance to Milos, he also wanted amplifiers that were reliable and easy to use. “The LEA amplifiers fit the bill perfectly and were able to be tucked away in the machine room, thanks to their renowned dependability,” says Belttary.

    “The result of this meticulous attention-to-detail and cutting-edge technology is nothing short of astounding,” adds Milos. The sound quality and specifications meet the highest standards, earning Studio B the prestigious designation of being a PMC Near-Field Reference Room.

    “Our goal was to have a reference quality mix room that any of my high-profile clients can come to and have a sonic experience that parallels big budget Hollywood studios,” adds Milos. “Thanks to LEA and RSPE, mission accomplished, not impossible.”

    The next generation of music greats looking for their next big break could walk through the front door tomorrow at Clear Lake Recording in North Hollywood. When they get there, they’ll get to work with a true visionary in Eric Milos, who places his trust and reputation in RSPE and LEA Professional.

     

     

  • Datapath announce ActiveSQX2 card for highly scalable IP encoding and decoding

    Datapath announce ActiveSQX2 card for highly scalable IP encoding and decoding

    Datapath is known for creative multi-display video walls, small- to medium-scale video walls in enterprise collaboration environments, and command and control room video walls of any scale.

    Datapath has introduced the ActiveSQX2 PCIe plug-in card, which allows IP sources to be decoded for display and encoded for delivery to other parts of the ecosystem.

    ActiveSQX2 is a powerful tool for decoding and encoding h.264 and HEVC h.265 streams for immediate display. It also allows HDCP-protected sources to be encoded and streamed to other Aetria endpoints.

    Datapath, the world leader in video processing and control room solutions, has introduced the ActiveSQX2, a new PCIe plug-in card that 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 graphics cards, the ActiveSQX2 is a powerful tool, giving users the ability to decode both h.264 and HEVC h.265 streams for immediate display. The encoding feature allows a number of captured sources to be simultaneously re-distributed across the network to other endpoints that need the same information for display. When used within the Aetria environment, HDCP-protected sources can also be encoded and streamed to other Aetria endpoints.

    The ActiveSQX2 is fully compatible with Datapath’s current Vision capture card family and can also be used alongside the ActiveSQX card for customers wishing to decode more streams or to add scalable encoding to their solution.

    Whether transmitting local sources over the network for remote display, monitoring and integration, or viewing IP sources alongside local sources, the ActiveSQX2 card provides highly reliable encode and decode operations for complex video distribution projects such as large-scale Control Rooms, NOCs, SOCs, Campuses and more.

    Key Features at a glance

    · Dedicated encode/decode card with dual RJ45 Ethernet ports

    · On-board SQX engine

    · Supports AVC H.264 and HEVC H.265

    · Decode up to 12 x 1080p30 streams (H.264 or H.265)

    · Encode up to 8 x 1080p30 H.264 streams or 3 x H.265 (1080p 30) streams

    · AES encryption for each stream when used within an Aetria system

    · Two ethernet ports for connecting to separate networks

  • AVer Information Inc. Adds Chief Revenue Officer

    AVer Information Inc. Adds Chief Revenue Officer

    AVer is a provider of education technology and video collaboration camera solutions that help people connect with one another to achieve great things.

    Kathleen Blackmon joins AVer Information Inc. as Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for running sales, marketing, and product management teams in the Americas.

    Kathleen is an accomplished director and channel sales leader with over 20 years of experience, responsible for revenue growth for AVer in the Americas.

    AVer Information Inc, the award-winning provider of video collaboration solutions and education technology solutions, today announced the expansion of its leadership group with a newly created role. Kathleen Blackmon joins the company as Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for running sales, marketing, and product management teams for the Americas.

    Kathleen is an accomplished director and channel sales leader with over 20 years of experience working for companies like DTEN, Poly, Plantronics, and Sencommunications, Inc. Kathleen is a highly influential and results-driven sales leader and will be responsible for the overall revenue growth for AVer in the Americas. Kathleen has a demonstrated record of success marked by a history of stellar revenue and profit growth over a series of promotions within leading brands in the unified communications industry. Her commitment to excellence to build and execute innovative channel sales tactics has consistently secured positive results in challenging and highly competitive markets.

    “We are thrilled to have such an accomplished sales executive as Kathleen to lead AVer USA sales, marketing, and product teams to help the company continue to grow our business in a number of key markets,” said Arthur Pait. said Arthur Pait, President, AVer Information Inc. “We are positioning AVer as a growth leader with the channel and in the Pro AV, Healthcare, Corporate, and Education marketplace by adding this new key role.”

    “I am excited to join AVer and roll my sleeves up to win and grow with our channel partners and our customers across the AV industry,” said Kathleen Blackmon, Chief Revenue Officer, AVer Information Inc. “AVer has a powerful story to tell with a camera solution for every room and I look forward to helping our company reach new heights in this capacity.”

     

  • Samsung Electronics Expands Its Online Stores Dedicated to B2B Customers to 30 Countries Worldwide

    Samsung Electronics Expands Its Online Stores Dedicated to B2B Customers to 30 Countries Worldwide

    Samsung is a South Korean company that produces a variety of consumer and industry electronics, including appliances, digital media devices, semiconductors, memory chips, and integrated systems.

    Samsung Electronics has opened a new online store for its B2B customers in Germany, which will expand to 30 countries worldwide. The store provides products and solutions, as well as purchase benefits, to SMBs.

    Samsung Electronics has opened an online store for its B2B customers, with open accessibility, a simple purchase process, and payment methods specialized for SMBs.

    Samsung Electronics today announced the opening of a new online store for its B2B customers in Germany. The new store will be added to expand to 30 countries worldwide.

    Samsung’s B2B online store is a service within Samsung.com providing products and solutions, as well as purchase benefits — all dedicated to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

    The Samsung B2B online store accepts various payment options for businesses, such as installment payments and invoice payments. Additionally, customers can benefit from exclusive corporate-only promotions, discounts on the total purchase amount, and technical support. Furthermore, customers can shop from a diverse product portfolio from Samsung Electronics, ranging from TVs, monitors, air conditioners, and refrigerators to mobile products such as laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.

    Samsung Electronics first launched its B2B online store in October 2021 in Australia, France, Türkiye, the U.K., and the U.S. Since then, the service has vastly expanded throughout Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East with an impressive coverage of 30 countries in less than a year and a half.

    “The key elements to the remarkable expansion of B2B online stores are open accessibility, simple purchase process, and a variety of payment methods specialized for SMBs,” said Daniel Kang, Executive Vice President and Head of the D2C Center at Samsung Electronics. “As we see the growth potential in the online B2B business globally, Samsung will continue to expand and develop services to provide practical benefits and support for our SMB customers.”

    Compared to last year, the average number of newly signed-up members globally has increased by 100% and the sales on the B2B online stores have doubled in growth as of this February.1 Based on these achievements, Samsung Electronics plans to grow its online B2B retail footprint further to maximize the benefits and services aimed specifically at SMBs.