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  • Crestron Announces AirMedia Connect Adaptor with One-Touch Wireless Collaboration for Microsoft Teams

    Crestron Announces AirMedia Connect Adaptor with One-Touch Wireless Collaboration for Microsoft Teams

    Crestron Electronics, known for workplace collaboration technology announces the AirMedia® Connect Adaptor, a one-touch, plug-and-play wireless presentation solution for wireless conferencing.

    AirMedia® Connect Adaptor is a one-touch, plug-and-play wireless presentation solution for wireless conferencing. It allows for content transmission in up to 4K/30p and increases meeting efficiency and productivity by allowing for greater choice in device type, meeting format, and location.

    Crestron and Microsoft are launching an AirMedia collaboration bundle for Microsoft Teams® software, which will bring BYOD and Microsoft Teams meetings to more spaces. The AirMedia Connect Adaptor is the only dongle optimized by Microsoft for wireless collaboration, eliminating the need for an application.

    Crestron Electronics, a global leader in workplace collaboration technology, today announces the AirMedia® Connect Adaptor, a one-touch, plug-and-play wireless presentation solution for wireless conferencing. As Microsoft announced at their Enterprise Connect 2023 keynote, Crestron and Microsoft will launch an AirMedia collaboration bundle for Microsoft Teams® software that will bring BYOD and Microsoft Teams meetings to even more spaces. The AirMedia Connect Adaptor is the only dongle optimized by Microsoft for wireless collaboration, eliminating the need for an application to present and conference, and expanding and simplifying BYOD meeting solutions.

    “Whether you’re in a huddle room, lounge, or mixed-use room, effective hybrid work requires the ability to easily present and conference without jumping through hoops,” said Lauren Simmen, director of commercial product marketing for Crestron. “The plug-and-play AirMedia Connect Adaptor allows users to collaborate more freely using their personal devices and any outfitted display to riff on an impromptu brainstorm or deliver a formal business presentation.”

    Enabling Seamless BYOD Collaboration in Any Type of Room

    BYOD is a leading request of organizations that want a simple way to bring meeting capabilities to smaller or non-traditional collaboration spaces where they may not want to deploy full third-party collaboration infrastructure. The AirMedia Connect Adaptor works with various platforms for added flexibility, but the Microsoft Teams software variation adds even more convenience for organizations that have chosen a standard meeting platform. With the press of a button, users can instantly join virtual meeting participants using their device of choice while taking advantage of the high-quality audio and video in-room peripherals. When used for wireless presentation, the AirMedia Connect Adaptor allows for content transmission in up to 4K/30p, so users never have to worry that their image or video quality will suffer. Even more, all content transmitted utilizes encryption, so guests won’t have to worry about using new networks, and hosts won’t have to worry about unwanted intrusions.

    With its wireless presentation capability and upcoming wireless conferencing functionality, the AirMedia Connect Adaptor increases meeting efficiency and productivity as it allows for greater choice in device type, meeting format, and location, each of which is an increasingly relevant factor as enterprises navigate returns to the office. Simply plug the AirMedia Connect Adaptor into the local device’s USB-C® connector, use the quick-touch buttons, and present or conference with no need to install additional software or adjust user access.

    Your Gateway to Better Meetings

    For Microsoft Teams users constantly moving to and from their office, the AirMedia Connect Adaptor will streamline their BYOD workplace experience. Where Crestron essential room technologies are in place, AirMedia collaboration technology integrates natively to create a robust, intelligent experience: occupancy sensors to wake the room up, touch screens to manage schedules and controls, and the Crestron DigitalMedia™ platform to enable wired presentation and content distribution, without the hassle of extensive programming in each room.

    As with all Crestron devices, provisioning and managing AirMedia devices can be done remotely with zero-touch provisioning through the Crestron XiO Cloud® Management System, which can also be used to deploy firmware updates, keeping the system updated without needing new installations or hardware replacements.

    Availability

    The AirMedia Connect Adaptor with wireless presentation will begin shipping in April, and an upcoming firmware update in Q2 2023 will enable full wireless conferencing capabilities. The BYOD Crestron AirMedia and Microsoft Teams bundle will ship in Q4 2023. To learn more about this latest evolution of the AirMedia technology portfolio, read the blog.

     

  • VuWall Enables Transformation of Sports Stadium Into a Police Command Center for International G7 Summit

    VuWall Enables Transformation of Sports Stadium Into a Police Command Center for International G7 Summit

    VuWall has pioneered a new approach to video wall management in AV-over-IP environments, bridging AV, IT, and IP systems to manage and control visual content.

    VuWall’s TRx Centralized Video Wall Management Platform Integrated VuWall Encoders, Video Wall Controllers, and AVXT Extenders at the 48th G7 Summit that took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

    TRx Centralized Management Software combines AV-over-IP distribution with advanced video wall and KVM management, allowing organizations to distribute any source to any display in mission-critical and professional applications, such as the G7 Summit.

    VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, today announced its TRx centralized video wall management software, encoders, and video wall controllers were installed to monitor the high-stake affairs of the 48th G7 Summit that took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany last year. While world leaders discussed and proposed solutions to global issues, more than 18,000 police officers were commissioned to oversee the safety and security of the event from the town’s stadium. Deployed by integrator AVS, the stadium was transformed into a makeshift command center where the summit police could visualize the proceedings and surrounding area from giant video walls powered by VuWall’s solutions.

    “The G7 Summit is an event that brings together dignitaries from several countries to discuss topics of global importance, so being able to build an effective and secure video wall solution to monitor the town and the event was paramount,” said Fadhl Al-Bayaty, Vice President of Product Management at VuWall. “Our video wall solutions not only were fast and easy to deploy but they also enabled the various streams of data and video to be accessed and controlled as needed, ensuring the safety and security of the event.”

    VuWall’s disruptive technology is built around an advanced ecosystem of video wall controllers, encoders, and decoders — all managed by the company’s unique and interoperable TRx Centralized Management Software. TRx is unique in combining AV-over-IP distribution with advanced video wall and KVM management, all from a single intuitive user interface. Integrators and operators simply drag and drop sources they need to visualize to the desired surface area on the video wall. Redefining ease of use and deployment of visualization solutions, TRx ensures organizations can distribute any source to any display in mission-critical and professional applications, such as the G7 Summit.

    From traffic accidents to spontaneous demonstrations, all incidents before and during the summit were projected onto a huge 12×4 video wall in the command room, along with a smaller 4×2 video wall. In addition, six 65-inch displays were deployed in the meeting room of joint staff. To disseminate streams of data, camera feeds, and other incoming information, the team relied upon VuWall’s comprehensive visualization management solution, which provided the flexibility to ingest and visualize a wide range of sources at a moment’s notice. AVS installed 40 VuStream 150 encoders, which were all centrally configured and managed by TRx. Along with 16 HDMI 2.0 AVXT extenders, the VuStream 150 allowed high-quality video streams to be delivered across the organization’s IP network. In addition, two VuScape 640 video wall controllers were deployed, providing easy control and distribution of all content sources to any display within the summit’s network with the utmost flexibility and full-featured management software. After the G7 Summit, the state-of-the-art system was reinstalled at police stations in Bavaria, adding immense and ongoing visualization resources to the organization.

  • PPDS named exclusive ‘Digital Display Supplier’ for Oracle Red Bull Racing as ‘one-of-a-kind’ Philips dvLED walls send VIP hospitality into overdrive

    PPDS named exclusive ‘Digital Display Supplier’ for Oracle Red Bull Racing as ‘one-of-a-kind’ Philips dvLED walls send VIP hospitality into overdrive

    PPDS is the provider of Philips professional display, covering professional TVs, signage, and direct view LED solutions, worldwide under a trademark license by Koninklijke Philips N.V.

    PPDS has become the exclusive Digital Display Supplier and Innovation Partner of Oracle Red Bull Racing, the Formula OneTM World Champions.

    PPDS will supply advanced displays for the Oracle Red Bull Racing hospitality team at all Grand Prix weekends in the 2023 and 2024 Formula One World Championship seasons.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays, is proud to announce it has become the exclusive ‘Digital Display Supplier’ and official ‘Innovation Partner’ of the team behind the reigning Formula One™ World Champions, Oracle Red Bull Racing.

    Evolving and expanding its existing and highly successful partnership, PPDS will exclusively supply a series of advanced displays – including custom-built solutions designed exclusively for the Oracle Red Bull Racing hospitality team used at all Grand Prix weekends within the 2023 and 2024 Formula One World Championship season.

    Commenting on the new partnership, Christian Horner, Team Principal at Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology, said: “We always look for our partners’ cultures to synergize with our own. The emphasis on teamwork, partnership, and innovation, and the entrepreneurial and agile ways of working at PPDS made them the ideal partner for us.”

    LED-ing from the front in hospitality

    Fuelled by collaboration, and a shared desire to lead from the front, this exciting partnership – which also sees PPDS provide Philips professional displays to Oracle Red Bull Racing for its state-of-the-art Technology Campus in Milton Keynes, UK – follows the successful deployment of a series of advanced Philips professional displays, used to transform the VIP hospitality experience for guests in the Oracle Red Bull Racing Paddock Club™ during F1 race weekends.

    Located above the team garages and pit lanes and overlooking the start/finish straight, the luxurious Oracle Red Bull Racing Paddock Club™ prides itself on providing unrivaled, beyond-the-grandstand, VIP hospitality experiences, bringing F1™ fans closer than ever to the action as it unfolds, with access to an ever-evolving stream of live and pre-recorded content.

    For the 2022 FIA World Championship Season, with a record-breaking 23-race schedule, spread over 20 countries, Oracle Red Bull Racing turned to PPDS to jump-start a new and enhanced era of immersive experiences within their Paddock Club, replacing and upgrading an existing, more challenging multi-display lineup, and to reduce the challenging lengthy installation process.

    Understanding the incredible pressure that time constraints presented to the Oracle Red Bull Racing hospitality team during race weekends, PPDS collaborated with the team to design and build three custom, ‘larger than life’ 10m2 portable 4K UHD dvLED showcases.

    Measuring 4.85m wide and 2.05m high, the spectacular 48 cabinets, 1.5 pixels, 8 x 6 Philips L-Line 9000 Series dvLED wall provided a commanding and engaging centerpiece to the Oracle Red Bull Racing Paddock Club, delivering the precise color calibration and perfect resolution required to represent the team’s winning brand, while capable of showing multiple feeds at any one time, of presenting the full, immersive experience for their guests.

    Speedy installation

    Going the extra mile, the LED walls feature a one-of-a-kind custom design, with the entire solution – manufactured in partnership with AMPCO Flashlight – built into two durable flight cases, allowing for ‘pop-up’ and ‘pop-down’ installation and de-installation, while ensuring safe transportation between races. Time concerns and pressures around set-up times have been dramatically reduced, with the displays pivoting out and joining seamlessly together while being able to be installed within a couple of hours rather than days.

    The Paddock Club experience is augmented with a further 17 other Philips professional displays – including 4x Philips MediaSuite professional TVs, 7x Philips AOC gaming monitors, and x6 Philips 222B9T touch monitors – delivering near 360 visual experiences, with live race coverage, access to exclusive behind the scenes content, links to the Oracle Red Bull Racing pit lane, and audio feeds from the drivers and crew, as well as simulator experiences, among just some of the offerings.

    All solutions will once again feature in the Oracle Red Bull Racing Paddock Club for all race weekends during the 2023 Formula One World Championship season, including at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix.

    Tim de Ruiter, Business Development Director at PPDS, added: “Oracle Red Bull Racing is a team driven by ambitions that mirror our own, optimizing results through teamwork, creativity, and a firm understanding of the road ahead. We are delighted to have not only renewed our partnership but expanded it, supporting its teams from trackside to the Technology Campus, as we work together to develop tailored solutions for the future.”

    Martijn van der Woude, VP of Global Business Development and Marketing, concluded: This is a relationship that is driven by partnership, with a shared desire to lead from the front and to achieve the seemingly impossible. Oracle Red Bull Racing doesn’t settle for second best, and neither do we. We couldn’t be prouder as a team and on behalf of everyone at PPDS, I wish Oracle Red Bull Racing every success for what we all hope will be another glorious Formula One World Championship season.”

    Benefits at a Glance

    • Easy transportation: Separating and folding easily into two bespoke flight cases, three sets of giant LED displays are in circulation, giving the Oracle Red Bull Racing hospitality team total confidence that their kit will be on location, on time, and ready for an easy install.
    • Super-fast set up: Folding out of two customized flight cases, the Philips dvLED wall solution can be set up in under an hour, allowing the team time to encase it in Oracle Red Bull Racing surrounds, with shelving and cabinets for team and sponsors’ branding.
    • Fine-tuned color calibration: Matching the Oracle Red Bull Racing lighting-specific color guidelines was a must. The Philips 9000 Series combines the very best in quality components to deliver whites, blacks, color and contrast, texture, and speed with no compromise.
    • Multiple feeds: From the pit lane to the cockpit, delivering live stream and pre-recorded content, the awesome 10m2 Philips LED wall splits into multiple feeds to allow the Oracle Red Bull Racing hospitality team to present the full experience for their guests.

    Fast facts

    • Client: Oracle Red Bull Racing
    • Location: Paddock Club hospitality suites during F1 race weekends globally
    • Project: Driving fast-track global hospitality for Oracle Red Bull Racing
    • Products: 27BDL9115L Philips 9000 Series 1.5 dvLED, 4x 55HFL6114U Philips MediaSuite TVs, 2x 32HFL5114 Philips MediaSuite TVs, 7x AOC G2260VWQ6 gaming monitors, 6x Philips 222B9T touch monitors.

     

  • Jabra expands the Evolve2 range with the most portable and comfortable headsets built for ultra-flexible hybrid working

    Jabra expands the Evolve2 range with the most portable and comfortable headsets built for ultra-flexible hybrid working

    Jabra is a brand in audio, video, and collaboration solutions – engineered to empower consumers and businesses launched professional headsets, the Jabra Evolve series.

    Jabra, a professional audio brand introduces new Evolve2 mid-range headsets, the Evolve2 65 Flex, Evolve2 55, and Evolve2 50, for ultra-flexible hybrid working.

    The Evolve2 headsets provide users with professional features to protect their focus zone and take calls and meetings, as well as optimized sound for professional use and music.

    Jabra, the world’s leading professional audio brand, expands its best-selling line of professional headsets, the Jabra Evolve series, with new Evolve2 mid-range headsets. The revolutionary Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex, the Jabra Evolve2 55, and Jabra Evolve2 50 are engineered for ultra-flexible hybrid working.

    Jabra’s 2022 research** found that 80% of all meetings globally are either fully virtual or hybrid, and hybrid natives like Gen Zs consider their “office” to be their laptop or wherever they have a strong internet connection, including “third spaces” such as co-working spaces, cafés, or libraries. The new Evolve2 headsets empower users with the most useful and professional features to protect their focus zone and enable them to take calls and meetings no matter their environment. Additionally, they boast optimized sound for professional use and music, so there is no need to switch headsets when it is time for a break.

    Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex: the most portable professional headset* with a unique fold-and-go design

    To provide maximum flexibility, the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex has a unique fold-and-go design with a collapsible hinged headband and slimmed-down earcups. It comes with a soft sustainable pouch, allowing users to easily tuck it into even the smallest bag or pocket. With the headset, users can be heard clearly even in loud locations, thanks to a powerful chipset, advanced digital algorithm, and beamforming Jabra ClearVoice microphones for the open office. The chipset and noise-canceling technology delivers best-in-class* Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and close-fitting memory foam earcups help seal out even more of the surroundings.

    Evolve2 65 Flex features Jabra Air Comfort technology and flexible earcups that rotates to move whenever users do – making the headset incredibly comfortable, no matter how long it is on. The unique technology also layers ultra-soft perforated foam inside the collapsible headband for a gentle cushioning effect.

    The headset has a 360° busy light, and a shorter hide-away boom arm and it is certified for all leading virtual meeting platforms, like Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom. Workers are equipped for all-day work and play with the headset promising up to 32 hours of music time and up to 20 hours of talk time with ANC/busy light off.

    Jabra Evolve2 55 and 50: on-ear headsets designed with new, revolutionary comfort technology

    With more flexible working, and therefore more potential for distractions, Jabra is bringing Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) into more professional headsets, with a wireless option, Evolve2 55, and a corded version, Evolve2 50. The headsets are built with powerful ANC that has a unique acoustic chamber design, 28mm custom speakers, a specially designed chipset that powers speech-separating, and two premium noise-canceling microphones.

    Both products are certified for all leading virtual meeting platforms, like Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom, all while providing a comfortable fit with Jabra Air Comfort technology.

    “The current generation of hybrid workers are in search of comfortable, flexible, and easy-to-use devices for both work and music. Meanwhile, headsets are evolving from mere accessories to a business necessity for productive work,” said Holger Reisinger, SVP for Enterprise Solutions at Jabra“This was why we sought to create high-quality mid-range headsets so we can meet the needs of both the business and end-user. Particularly with the foldable version, everyone will have the ability to look, sound and be professional, working from anywhere.”

    Key features of all three Evolve2 products:

    • Maximum comfort with Jabra Air Comfort technology
    • Jabra ClearVoice Microphone systems that meet premium microphone for the open office standards
    • Integrated 360° busylight
    • 28mm custom speakers deliver premium sound for music
    • Certified for leading virtual meeting platforms (UC-certified and Microsoft Teams-certified variants available)
    • Up to 30m/100ft wireless range (Evolve2 65 Flex & Evolve2 55 only)
    • Personalization with Jabra Sound+, Jabra MySound and voice assistants (Evolve2 65 Flex & Evolve2 55 only)
    • Connect two devices at the same time with dual connectivity (Evolve2 65 Flex & Evolve2 55) and connect to another device via Bluetooth while plugged in (Evolve2 50)
    • Boom arm mute and answer call
    • Available in stereo and mono (Evolve2 55 & Evolve2 50 only) – Evolve2 65 Flex available in stereo
    • UC and Microsoft Teams variants
    • Optional charging stand (Evolve2 65 Flex & Evolve2 55 only)

    Key features of the Evolve2 65 Flex only:

    • Most portable professional headset* with unique fold-and-go design
    • Best-in-class Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)*
    • Hide-away boom arm for discreet on-the-go professionalism
    • Up to 20 hours of talk time with ANC/busylight off, up to 15 hours talk time with ANC/busylight on, up to 32 hours of listening time with ANC/busylight off, up to 21 hours listening time with ANC/busylight on

    Key features of the Evolve2 55 only:

    • Up to 16 hours of talk time with ANC/busylight off, up to 10 hours of talk time with ANC/busylight on, up to 18 hours of listening time with ANC/busylight off, up to 15 hours of listening time with ANC/busylight on
    • A comfortable fit that’s the best-in-its-class*
  • Jabra PanaCast video solution first to market with all-new Microsoft device ecosystem platform

    Jabra PanaCast video solution first to market with all-new Microsoft device ecosystem platform

    Jabra Is a brand in audio, video, and collaboration solutions – engineered to empower consumers and businesses that collaborated with Microsoft.

    Jabra and Microsoft have collaborated to bring the Microsoft device ecosystem platform to the market on the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System which is perfect for small-medium sized meeting rooms.

    The Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System brings together the best of Microsoft and Android, providing security, reliability, management, and deployment.

    Jabra, a leader in professional audio and video solutions, will be the first to market with its PanaCast 50 Video Bar System leveraging the new Microsoft device ecosystem platform, as announced on the Microsoft blog today: What’s new in Teams Rooms and Devices at Enterprise Connect. Microsoft collaborated with Jabra to optimize the platform to leverage Microsoft Teams Room for Android as the first industry market solution.

    The Microsoft device ecosystem platform brings together the best of Microsoft and Android, tailored for shared spaces and optimized for Teams devices. Built on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), the platform delivers the security, reliability, management and deployment that Microsoft is known for, along with the diversity of hardware and software support that comes with Android. It is designed for innovation – with the extensibility and customization that manufacturers need to deliver innovative products with both hardware and software extensions.

    The Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System is an integrated solution. It includes Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s state-of-the-art system-on-chip (SoC) for IoT running Android, which will be upgradeable to the new Microsoft OS. It also includes other SoCs, as well, as speakers, microphones, and video cameras, with network and display interfaces for easy deployment. The solution comes with a 10.1” touch controller to manage the room experience. The system natively and securely runs Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android.

    Aurangzeb Khan, SVP for Intelligent Vision Systems at Jabra said, “We are delighted to have contributed to the development of this enterprise-grade Android platform and to deliver it with the PanaCast 50 Video Bar System as the first video solution for this Microsoft ecosystem platform for Android. Together Jabra and Microsoft present a video solution that combines the Microsoft heritage in platforms, security, management, and scale with Jabra’s leading video technology, for the benefit of our customers.”

    With a hardware-based root of trust and attestation, built on Microsoft’s PKI cryptography and Qualcomm® Trusted Execution Environment, the platform delivers security and tamper resistance with attestation by enabling secure identification of the device and its configuration. This is built with the advantage of the Qualcomm® QC8250 SoC for IoT supporting multiple concurrent instances of VPU-based hardware offload, with up to 8K video encoding and decoding. The Qualcomm QCS8250 SoC also allows for up to 64-megapixel video capture for exceptional high-definition videos.

    “Qualcomm Technologies is proud to be a part of the collaboration to create the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System, featuring the premium Qualcomm QCS8250 SoC,” stated Dev Singh, vice president, business development, and head of building & enterprise, and industrial automation, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The PanaCast 50 Video Bar System utilizes the SoC’s advanced security and video processing functions to bring to the market this first-of-its-kind collaboration system.”

    “We are excited to partner with Jabra to bring the Microsoft device ecosystem platform to our customers and as its first adopter from the partner ecosystem building devices Certified for Microsoft Teams,” said Dave Kearney, General Manager of Program Management at Microsoft. “Security, reliability, management, and performance are critical for businesses globally and by building on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and partnering with Qualcomm we are pleased to offer a solution designed for shared spaces that brings the best Microsoft has to offer across those fronts while providing flexibility and diversity in the hardware and software offered.”

    Security is backed by Microsoft – with the government-grade secure development environment, state-of-the-art code analysis, threat detection, and software updates customers can depend on for shared meeting spaces. Matching this, the PanaCast 50 Video Bar System is designed to adapt to the evolving UC experiences and hybrid workplace needs with its AI-powered software-defined platform. It is easy to install, manage and use with everything needed for video meetings embedded in the PanaCast Control for a one-touch start/join without requiring any additional devices, allowing simple, secure, and scalable deployment and management in any small-medium sized rooms.

     

  • C2G Releases USB-C/HDMI Three-Input Combo to HDMI One-Output KVM Switch

    C2G Releases USB-C/HDMI Three-Input Combo to HDMI One-Output KVM Switch

    C2G has announced its new USB-C/HDMI 3-Input Combo to HDMI 1-Output KVM switch. C2G is a brand of Legrand known for high-performance cabling and connectivity solutions.

    USB-C/HDMI 3-Input Combo to HDMI 1-Output KVM is a switch that helps users to switch easily between three computing devices using a single keyboard, display, and mouse.

    C2G is a brand of Legrand known for high-performance cabling and connectivity solutions for IT and AV industries.

    C2G today announced its new USB-C/HDMI 3-Input Combo to HDMI 1-Output KVM switch. Users can easily switch between three computing devices using a single keyboard, display, and mouse, making the KVM switch ideal for accessing multiple devices while freeing up desk space by reducing the number of keyboards, displays, and mice needed.

    “Workspaces have become much more complicated and can quickly become cluttered with a multitude of devices users need access to,” said Robert Mays, Associate Product Marketing Manager, C2G, a brand of Legrand. “Users need to be able to switch between multiple computers, a tablet or phone, and other equipment quickly and easily. Whether in the office or working from home, users can rely on our powerful KVM switch that maximizes productivity and increases the efficiency and organization of any workstation.”

    The C2G C2G54541 KVM switch supports a single USB-C-enabled computer, tablet, or phone, as well as two HDMI-enabled computers, streaming players, gaming systems, and set-top boxes, for a total of three devices. Besides sharing a keyboard, display, and mouse, users can also share webcams, printers, USB flash drives, and additional USB hubs. It supports USB-C power delivery up to 100W; resolutions up to 4K at 60Hz; HD digital audio, including DTS HD and Dolby TrueHD; and CEC pass-through over HDMI.

    The KVM can be manually controlled by pressing the switch button or by using the auto switch and memory switch functions. When a source device is turned on, the unit automatically detects and switches to that device’s input. The built-in power-off memory function automatically remembers the last connected device.

    All connectivity solutions are available through retailers and direct to users from C2G.

     

  • Bogen Communications to Exhibit Nyquist C4000 at ISC West 2023

    Bogen Communications to Exhibit Nyquist C4000 at ISC West 2023

    Bogen Communications LLC, a commercial audio and voice communications technology will showcase the Nyquist C4000 System at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West).

    The Nyquist C4000 is a software-centric, IP-based paging and intercom that leverages the latest technology and third-party integrations to address safety and security challenges.

    Bogen Communications LLC has been the provider of commercial amplifiers, speakers, and intercom systems for music, paging, and educational applications for over 90 years.

    Bogen Communications LLC, a longstanding leader in commercial audio and voice communications technology, is set to showcase the Nyquist C4000 System at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC West) from March 28–31, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    The Nyquist C4000 is a software-centric, state-of-the-art, IP-based paging and intercom that leverages the latest technology and third-party integrations to address the fast-evolving safety and security challenges facing today’s businesses. The heart of the C4000 solution is a powerful system controller with an easy-to-use Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) that is accessible from any PC, tablet, or mobile device. Designed to support existing building infrastructure, the Nyquist C4000 integrates with LAN, WAN, and legacy speaker cabling to create a versatile and cost-effective solution and can be scaled to support a virtually unlimited number of audio sources, end-points, and zones.

    “Bogen Communications is committed to providing seamless, easy-to-use audio distribution and emergency paging solutions for a range of commercial market segments,” said Randall Lee, vice president of marketing and product management at Bogen Communications. “We continuously innovate by adding new features, appliances, and security enhancements to the Nyquist C4000 System to support the growing needs of our integrators and end-users. We look forward to highlighting our latest innovations for audio distribution and paging at ISC West 2023.”

    Recently, Bogen Communications introduced the Nyquist Zone Paging Microphone Station (NQ-ZPMS), the latest addition to the award-winning Nyquist platform. The NQ-ZPMS is an intuitive combination VoIP phone and paging microphone station for hands-free, simplified communications across multi-zone commercial applications. The NQ-ZPMS includes a vivid 10.1” color touchscreen control panel and a gooseneck microphone for hands-free paging and calling. The NQ-ZPMS’ color touchscreen enables easy visual selection of zones for immediate paging and announcements, simple menu navigation, and call functionality. Featuring up to 112 one-touch Direct Station Selection keys, NQ-ZPMS boasts a flexible design that allows end-users to program specific features based on their unique needs.

     

     

  • Legrand | AV to Debut Amazing AV Meeting Experiences at Enterprise Connect 2023

    Legrand | AV to Debut Amazing AV Meeting Experiences at Enterprise Connect 2023

    Legrand | AV a provider of enterprise connectivity, videoconferencing, display, and power will demonstrate its collaboration products in booth 108 at Enterprise Connect 2023.

    Legrand | AV will showcase its USB-C docking stations, Chief’s Voyager mobile cart and storage options, Middle Atlantic’s Forum display stand, and Vaddio’s IntelliSHOT auto-tracking camera and EasyIP 10 Base Kit at Enterprise Connect 2023.

    Legrand | AV, a provider of enterprise connectivity, videoconferencing, display, power, and rack and mounting solutions, sells its products through a variety of channels, primarily under the C2G, Chief, Connectrac, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, Projecta, Vaddio, and Wiremold brands.

    Legrand | AV a leading provider of innovative enterprise connectivity, videoconferencing, display, power, and rack and mounting solutions, will demonstrate its collaboration products in booth 108 at Enterprise Connect 2023, the leading conference and exhibition for enterprise communications and collaboration. The event will take place March 27-30 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida.

    During the conference, Legrand | AV will demonstrate its flexible USB-C docking stations and connectivity from C2G; the award-winning Voyager mobile cart and storage options from Chief; the Forum display stand from Middle Atlantic; and the IntelliSHOT auto-tracking camera and EasyIP 10 Base Kit with professional IP PTZ camera from Vaddio. In addition, Raritan — a brand of Legrand’s data center division — will be joining the Legrand | AV team to showcase its PXO-line of compact power distribution units (PDUs), highlighting the collaborative makeup of the solutions company.

    “No matter how companies are choosing to meet, one thing is certain: The meeting experience should be positive and engaging for everyone,” said David Albright, Sr. Business Development Manager, Hybrid Collaboration & Learning, at Legrand | AV. “At Enterprise Connect, attendees will get to experience our connectivity, infrastructure, power, and videoconferencing solutions that address today’s variety of collaboration applications and help achieve meeting equity.”

    For more than 30 years, Enterprise Connect has brought corporate IT decision-makers together with industry vendors, analysts, consultants, and channel partners to focus on the issues central to enterprise communications. Over three days of a sponsor expo and four days of the conference program, Enterprise Connect showcases the latest systems, software, services, and applications, and helps attendees understand the industry.

     

  • Peerless-AV® Announces Global Availability of New Single and Dual-Sided Smart City Kiosks

    Peerless-AV® Announces Global Availability of New Single and Dual-Sided Smart City Kiosks

    Peerless-AV® a designer and manufacturer of audio and video solutions and accessories has announced the global availability of its new generation Smart City Kiosks.

    Peerless-AV Introduces New Generation of Single (KOP55XHB) and Dual-Sided (KOP55XHB2) Smart City Kiosks. Some features of these kiosks are that they are easy to install for running power and data cabling, and they are configured with 55″ Xtreme Displays with full HD 1080P resolution.

    Peerless-AV® is a designer and manufacturer of audio and video solutions and accessories, including outdoor displays and TVs, dvLED and LCD video wall systems, fully integrated kiosks, professional carts and stands, and more.

    Peerless-AV®, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative audio and video solutions and accessories is pleased to announce the global availability of its new generation Smart City Kiosks. The new Single (KOP55XHB) and Dual-Sided (KOP55XHB2) models have been designed in response to customer feedback and demand.

    Key upgrades facilitate a simplified installation for running power and data cabling while offering a dedicated storage space for media components. The Dual-Sided model is brand new to the range, offering increased screen space and opportunities for revenue-generating digital advertising and wayfinding. These Smart City Kiosks offer supreme versatility in a wide range of verticals, including retail, government, transportation, and visitor attractions.

    “Peerless-AV is pleased to announce that our popular, redesigned Smart City Kiosks are now available and we are already fulfilling orders globally,” said Nick Belcore Executive Vice President of Peerless-AV. “The new dual-sided version is a fantastic addition to the range, enabling advertisers to tailor their digital signage content, and target and engage with a wider audience in outdoor urban environments, from airports and stadiums to bus shelters and shopping centers.” The KOP55XHB models incorporate one 55″ Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display (XHB554) and the KOP55XHB2 models feature two 55″ Xtreme’s, installed back-to-back. The two screens can play content independently or can operate from a duplicate feed.

    The Xtreme Displays offer full HD1080P resolution for a bright and crisp picture, even. when placed in direct sunlight. Its fully-sealed, IP66-rated design prevents the ingress of foreign materials, such as water, dust, moisture, and insects from entering the display, and has an operating temperature of -31°F to 140°F. The displays can be enhanced with an optional IR touch overlay (KIRP-XHB4), which can detect up to 10 touch points, whether finger, gloved hand, or stylus, all in a convenient plug-and-play design. Installation simplicity is factored into all design aspects of the Smart City Kiosks. A base cover allows power and data cabling to run upwards from the bottom center, and secure doors allow quick access for maintenance purposes. An IP55 rated media cabinet provides a spacious, enclosed storage area for AV components and integrated fans for active cooling. The Smart City Kiosk is wind tested up to 135 mph and its stylish, stainless steel and aluminum body, combined with an outdoor rated paint finish, provides the ultimate in corrosion resistance.

    The KOP55XHB and KOP55XHB2 models are now available to order in black or silver and with or without 4-inch, 100 watt, waterproof speakers. See them in action at nfoComm 2023 – Booth #1329 in Orlando, FL from June 14-16.

  • AtlasIED’s Atmosphere Platform Helps Amplify the Unique Experience at Bangkok’s CHI Art Series Hotel

    AtlasIED’s Atmosphere Platform Helps Amplify the Unique Experience at Bangkok’s CHI Art Series Hotel

    CHI Art Series Hotel is one of the most unique hotels in Bangkok, Thailand. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area, the colorful, artfully-painted exterior captures the attention of anyone traveling through the area. Upon entering the lobby and being greeted by electronic disco music, visitors check in at the ice cream lounge rather than a traditional reception and realize the House of CHI is different by design. It’s playful and eclectic.

    Opened in November 2022, the 68-room hotel is designed to celebrate art and life, meant for free spirits, artists, friends, lovers, and pets. From the paint color and distinct creative designs to the whimsical furniture, fixture, and accessory, each detail is thoughtfully considered to create a memorable experience. The hotel management ensured sounds and music are an essential layer of the experience and helped to create the ambiance for this extraordinary property. They chose the award-winning AtlasIED Atmosphere Audio Processing and Control System to help complete its playful playground.

    After enjoying a scoop of ice cream, guests check into their rooms and then visit one of the many quirky spaces on the property, including the ayurvedic wellness spa, the pottery studio, and the immersive soul cycling room, or they can grab a bite at Mr. Quinn’s restaurant or a drink at the Tip Toe – Sundance Rooftop Lounge. Throughout the day, the hotel staff, or “CHI Ambassadors,” play a variety of curated background music in these areas. To control it all, they use Atmosphere and multiple AtlasIED loudspeaker models and accessories.

    One of the most important criteria for their audio system was the ease of use. They chose Atmosphere for its intuitive user interface and simplicity. The property installed the AtlasIED Atmosphere AZM8 8-zone commercial audio processor in the main office near the reception, although management can control the system using a tablet or mobile device from anywhere on the property. The AZM8 also provides built-in messaging that allows hotel staff to deliver live or pre-recorded audio messages to all or select zones in the property, such as dinner reservation announcements or severe weather-related information to guests.

    “When visiting the CHI Art Series Hotel, we want our guests to experience a new kind of energy – an elevation of all the senses, a rush of escapism, and a getaway from the ordinary,” said Chalisa Teinpothong, Managing Director. “With our focus on art and inclusivity, we celebrate every individual’s uniqueness. We aim to create and transport our guests to a fantasy museum, the CHI ‘Exhibition of Staying Over.’ The guest experience and creating memories are everything to us. We deliver this through all our senses via service, food, and entertainment, including our choice of curated music, to provide positive, heartfelt moments and memories for House of CHI friends.” The Hotel coupled the AZM8 with two Atmosphere AZA804 four-channel amplifiers to provide additional power to loudspeakers throughout the property.

    The hotel installed several AtlasIED FAP43T in-ceiling, low-profile loudspeakers to provide sound in the common areas. Because of the multi-level ceiling heights in the reception area, they also installed multiple AtlasIED SM52T surface-mount loudspeakers to provide quality sound reproduction in larger spaces. These durable, 5.25-inch 2-way loudspeakers are an installer’s dream and can be easily positioned to direct the sound while offering weather-resistant construction (IP33) for indoor or outdoor use.

    At one of the busiest spaces in the property, Mr. Quinn’s, hotel management wanted to provide the ability to change the volume of the rhythm and blues music in the restaurant as well as provide complete system control of all zones in the hotel. As the largest space in the hotel, they installed multiple SM52T speakers to provide sound to the space and added an Atmosphere C-ZSV wall controller to give restaurant managers access. The C-ZSV is password protected and provides control over any zone, source selection, and volume levels throughout the property. Additionally, the restaurant installed an A-XLR audio input in the space to provide direct input to the AZM8, which allows musical performers to plug into the system and play music in a specific area or throughout the property.

    In the second-floor wellness center and spa, the hotel plays chakra balancing and reiki healing frequency music at a lower volume to help create a tranquil, safe,  and inclusive environment. The hotel installed multiple FAP43T in-ceiling loudspeakers to account for the lower ceiling height and added multiple attenuator wall volume controllers to allow staff to adjust music for certain treatments based on guests’ needs. Tip Toe-Sundance Lounge is one of the hotel’s most prominent and popular spaces. The lounge offers striking views of central Bangkok and guests can enjoy drinks while

    viewing one of the most unique sunset view scenes in the City. To provide tropical-style lounge music in the area, management installed multiple all-weather loudspeakers to accommodate the humid temperatures and wet climate. The hotel added a second C- SV controller behind the bar area and installed an A-XLR input to support live outdoor musical performances. The lounge features a range of loudspeakers, including FAP63TC shallow-mount in-ceiling loudspeakers, two 6.5-inch, 2-way all-weather SM63T loudspeakers, and four GSS-G all-weather surface-mount outdoor landscape loudspeakers. The GSS-G is designed to blend into environments such as gardens or architecturally landscaped areas.

    “Bangkok is alive with activities and movements and our rooftop lounge has quickly become a favorite spot for our guests to hang out,” said Teinpothong. “Incorporating music throughout the facility is vital to enhance and uplift our guests’ senses while adding emotion to our spaces. We added the appropriate audio equipment to support future private events with live music performances like DJs and bands. It allows them to easily plug into the system to play music in the lounge. It’s another important milestone that we hope will give guests even more reasons to return in the future.”