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  • Ashton Bentley Display Mounts Certified for Use with Cisco Collaboration Devices

    Ashton Bentley Display Mounts Certified for Use with Cisco Collaboration Devices

    Ashton Bentley, now part of Kramer, has announced that its display mounts are officially certified for use with select Cisco Collaboration Devices, including Room Bar, Room Bar Pro, Room Kit Pro, and Room Kit EQ/Quadcam. These mounts support single and dual displays from 43” to 105”, making it easier for IT teams to set up streamlined and professional meeting room solutions. This certification ensures seamless compatibility, enhancing both productivity and user experience in modern workplaces.

    By integrating with Cisco’s ecosystem, Ashton Bentley strengthens its reputation in the Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) space. The company’s display mounts and Collaboration Meeting Room Tables offer a clean, intuitive, and efficient setup for businesses. This partnership highlights Ashton Bentley’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge AV technology that simplifies installation and optimizes meeting spaces for IT and AV professionals worldwide.

    Ashton Bentley, acquired by Kramer and a leading innovator in integrated meeting room technology, announces that its range of display mounts has received verified certification for use with select Cisco Collaboration devices.

    Ashton Bentley’s display mounts, designed for single and dual displays ranging from 43″ to 105″, are now fully compatible with Cisco’s Room Bar, Room Bar Pro, Room Kit Pro, and Room Kit EQ/Quadcam. This compatibility enables users to experience a streamlined and efficient setup for their collaboration needs, enhancing productivity and ease of use.

    The integration of Ashton Bentley Display Mounts with its advanced meeting room technology and Collaboration Meeting Room Tables provides organizations with a complete and cohesive meeting room solution. From intuitive installation to superior functionality, Ashton Bentley’s offerings are designed to simplify and optimize meeting spaces for every business.

    “Our collaboration with Cisco represents a pivotal step in advancing meeting room technology,” said Roger McArdell Chief Technology Director Ashton Bentley. “This certification underscores our dedication to creating solutions that seamlessly integrate with industry-leading technologies, ensuring the best possible user experience.”

    “Ashton Bentley is a new certified ecosystem partner for display mounts. Ashton Bentley’s room solution will offer Cisco’s Collaboration Device customers wider choice of installation in an elegant and clean design”, said Arnaud Caigniet, Head of Partnerships at Cisco Collaboration Devices.

    This partnership with Cisco reinforces Ashton Bentley’s position as a trusted provider of cutting-edge solutions in the Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) space. Ashton Bentley remains committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering enhanced value to its customers worldwide.

  • DisplayNote Teams up with Promethean to Enhance Meeting Room Experiences

    DisplayNote Teams up with Promethean to Enhance Meeting Room Experiences

    DisplayNote Technologies offers wireless conferencing solutions for enhanced collaboration in various environments, ensuring seamless connections and compatibility with leading video conferencing platforms.

    DisplayNote and Promethean have entered a global collaboration to bundle DisplayNote’s Launcher software with Promethean’s ActivPanel displays. This integration aims to enhance communication and improve meeting room experiences by enabling users to easily view calendars, launch calls, and access content from various video conferencing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, GoToMeeting, and Google Meet.

    The partnership addresses the need for a versatile and user-friendly interface in meeting spaces, allowing organizations to avoid vendor lock-in with unified communications solutions. It enhances productivity and security in corporate and educational environments by providing a customizable and efficient meeting room experience, thus improving overall operational effectiveness.

    DisplayNote, a leading provider of wireless casting and conferencing technology, announced a new global collaboration with Promethean, the award-winning developer of interactive displays and teaching software. DisplayNote’s call and app launching solution, Launcher, will be bundled alongside Promethean’s ActivPanel displays to improve communications and create a better meeting room experience.

    DisplayNote’s Launcher technology is a smart and secure interface for a meeting room display that allows users to view calendars, launch calls, and access content with ease.  It works with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, GoToMeeting, and Google Meet – meaning companies aren’t vendor locked into one UC vendor when it comes to starting calls in meeting spaces.

    Ed Morgan, COO of DisplayNote, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration:

    “We are delighted that Promethean has chosen our call and app Launching software to be bundled with their new workplace displays.  Combining one-touch call launching, easy access to apps, and room clean-up features with Promethean’s range of Window-Powered OPS slot PCs, makes meeting rooms more productive, effective, and secure”.

    Promethean further adds:

    “We are thrilled to announce the addition of DisplayNote Launcher to our portfolio at Promethean. Designed specifically for corporate and higher education environments, its customizable interface and agnostic approach to meeting platforms perfectly complement our existing hardware and software solutions,” said Lance Solomon, Chief Product Officer at Promethean

     

  • Sonos Reveals Arc Ultra, its New Soundbar Featuring Sound Motion™

    Sonos Reveals Arc Ultra, its New Soundbar Featuring Sound Motion™

    Sonos, a sound experience company, invented multi-room wireless home audio, offering an unparalleled sound experience, thoughtful design, simplicity, and an open platform, allowing people to access and control their favorite audio content.

    Sonos has introduced two new products, the Sonos Arc Ultra, a premium soundbar featuring Sound Motion™ transducer technology for enhanced bass and spatial audio, and the Sonos Sub 4, an advanced subwoofer with improved bass performance and connectivity. Both products offer sleek designs, sustainability improvements, and enhanced app performance.

    Sonos revolutionize home audio by delivering powerful, immersive sound in compact, aesthetically pleasing designs. The introduction of Sound Motion™ and the focus on sustainability demonstrate Sonos’s commitment to innovation, user experience, and environmental responsibility.

    Sonos (Nasdaq: SONO) announced today the introduction of Sonos Arc Ultra, a new premium soundbar that also debuts the brand’s revolutionary transducer technology called Sound Motion™. A significant breakthrough in audio engineering, Sound Motion™ drastically reduces the size of the transducer while supercharging the bass, opening a new chapter in sound innovation where bigger, better sound can be delivered from smaller products. Arc Ultra delivers up to double the bass of its predecessor, with an unprecedented 9.1.4 spatial audio experience in a sleek, sophisticated  design.

    Sonos is also introducing Sonos Sub 4, the next generation of our iconic subwoofer with a refreshed design and internals that elevate your favorite movies, hit shows and more with rumbling bass.

    “For decades, Sonos has revolutionized home theater and music experiences with products that look as great as they sound. Driven by our hunger for innovation, we created Sound Motion™ to break the boundaries of what’s possible by a single speaker, bringing this industry-first transducer technology to home theater where demand for extraordinary sound is equal to designs that fit modern living spaces,” said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. “Arc Ultra is a reimagination of our best-selling soundbar, leveraging this incredible innovation to deliver an unprecedented sound experience from a sleeker design.”

    Sonos also continues rapid improvement of its new app. With a software update alongside the launch of Arc Ultra and Sub 4, the new app’s performance is expected to surpass the performance of the previous app across important metrics, including those essential to new purchasers — system identification, the set up of new devices, and the ability to group Sonos devices together. For current Sonos customers, the update will reintroduce 90 percent of the new app’s missing features, with further additions on the way as Sonos maintains its ongoing cadence of updates. You can find details on our support page.

    “We’ve worked tirelessly to resolve the most critical app issues and most requested legacy features. We have reached a level of quality that gives us the confidence to launch our extraordinary new products,” said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. “As we laid out in our commitments we will continue to improve the software regularly, and are determined to make the Sonos experience better than it’s ever been.”

    Arc Ultra: Breakthrough Sound for Your Home Theater

    Built with first-of-its-kind technology and deep industry collaborations, Arc Ultra provides boosted bass, a spine-tingling spatial audio experience with Dolby Atmos®, and advanced Speech Enhancement for even more levels of control — all in a sleek package that blends into your space and complements large TVs.

    • Theater Sound in Your Living Room: Arc Ultra delivers a massive sound stage that precisely places every detail of sound in your room to envelop you in content. The all-new architecture features 14 Sonos-engineered drivers, including a Sound Motion™ woofer and a cluster of tweeters with waveguides on both ends to deliver a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience. Tune with Trueplay™ to pinpoint the best sound for your space, now available for both iOS and Android.
    • Never Miss a Word or Whisper: With a new center channel architecture, Arc Ultra maximizes vocal clarity so it’s easier to follow dialogue. An all-new advanced Speech Enhancement feature lets you choose your preferred level of dialogue clarity in the Sonos app.
    • Cinematic Collaborations: Arc Ultra is the product of deepened Sonos Soundboard relationships. We worked with veteran movie producers and creators like Chris Jenkins and Onnalee Blank to fine-tune Arc Ultra for Dolby Atmos content playback and assemble a studio-worthy experience that rivals professional sound systems.
    • Design Worthy of Your Home: Arc Ultra is thoughtfully crafted with a distinctive curved profile, matte finish, and a slimmer appearance that looks elegant when mounted and doesn’t obstruct TV bezels when placed on a credenza. Its wrap-around grille extends around the back of the speaker so sound can travel in every direction to completely surround you.
    • Seamless Setup and Control: Unlock theater-quality sound in a matter of minutes with a simple HDMI eARC connection and effortlessly control with your TV remote, the Sonos app, Sonos Voice Control, or Amazon Alexa. Touch controls are cleverly housed in a dedicated ledge behind the soundbar to prevent visual distraction. With Bluetooth line-in, Arc Ultra also gives you more ways to stream – whether binging a podcast or setting a playlist before guests arrive.
    • Committed to Sustainability: Arc Ultra was designed responsibly with improved serviceability by using more screws and fewer adhesives, halogen-free PCB materials, less silicon material, and a reduced idle power consumption by as much as 20% as a standalone player compared to Arc. Its packaging is 100% recyclable and also 18% smaller in volume, making it more efficient to ship.

    Sub 4: Our Most Immersive Subwoofer, Revamped

    Sub 4 is the next generation subwoofer producing bass you can feel, transforming your home theater experience to draw you closer to the content you love.

    • Pulse-Pounding Sound: Feel every beat, roar or rumble in your chest with dual custom woofers that generate deep, dynamic low frequencies to enhance your entertainment. No buzz or rattle either — both Sub 4 woofers face inward to create a force-canceling effect that neutralizes distortion.
    • Rebuilt, Inside and Out: Sonos’ most advanced subwoofer to date, Sub 4 includes increased processing power and memory, as well as new WiFi radios for better connectivity so you never miss a beat.
    • Same Iconic Design: Sub 4 sports an elegant sculptural shape maintaining much of its predecessor’s aesthetic, with an updated matte finish in Black and White and a profile that’s easy to stand upright, lay on its side, or tuck under the couch. Sub 4 also comes in a more sustainable form through dematerialization efforts and a nearly 50% reduction in idle power consumption.
    • Breathtaking Home Theater: Add more drama to your movies and shows when you pair Sub 4 with Arc Ultra, Arc or Beam for deeper lows. Pair two subwoofers together for maximum bass that supercharges every scene and song — Sub 4 is compatible with previous generations of Sub.
  • Boom Launch New Hub To Simply Conferencing Connectivity

    Boom Launch New Hub To Simply Conferencing Connectivity

    Boom Collaboration, founded in 2020, is a Texas-based company that develops conferencing and collaboration hardware solutions for various meeting environments. Founded by Fredrik Hörnkvist and Holli Hulett, the company aims to deliver smooth video and clear audio.

    Boom Collaboration has introduced the Boom ZYGO, a versatile multi-connectivity hub designed for plug-and-play conferencing and BYOD setups. The ZYGO supports triple 4K display connections, USB-C and USB-A ports, a 1GbE LAN port, and is platform agnostic, offering simplified, clutter-free, and high-performance meeting solutions.

    The Boom ZYGO addresses the growing demand for flexible, easy-to-use, and high-performance conferencing solutions that support multiple devices and platforms. It caters to organizations seeking to replace outdated hardware and simplify their meeting room setups with modern, streamlined connectivity options.

    Conferencing manufacturer Boom Collaboration has developed a powerful new multi-connectivity hub designed to create better meetings, simply.

    The Boom ZYGO offers one cable connection, multiple 4K screen and camera connectivity plus the ability to charge individual devices.

    The compact docking station has been developed to address growing demand for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and plug-and-play conferencing trends, as well as in-room PC deployments.

    Boom Co-Founder, Fredrik Hörnkvist, is hailing the ZYGO as the ultimate connectivity hub, from simple to more sophisticated room installations.

    Excellence

    It combines ease of use with triple 4K display connections plus legacy options. It’s platform agnostic, helps cut cable clutter and boasts extensive device capacity of 2x USB-C 10G ports and 4x USB-A 5G ports. A 1GbE LAN port ensures fast internet connection.

    “Our whole ethos is around creating better meetings simply and the ZYGO is another important step forward in what is a continuing pursuit of excellence,” he added.

    “It’s the ultimate hub for seamless meeting connectivity and in many ways the missing link for simple and streamlined conferencing deployments, with a wealth of connectivity. Furthermore the ZYGO gives the user complete control rather than being locked into a specific system with a narrow set of options.”

    Instant

    The ZYGO comes with a mounting kit and ensures wherever people are working they have quick and instant access to high performance collaboration.

    That’s the view of fellow founder Holli Hulett at Texas-based Boom. She emphasized: “Gone are the days of a big clunky piece of conferencing hardware sat gathering dust in the corner of a boardroom because no one knew how to use it.

    “The market is definitely maturing now with some organisations having to replace their previous equipment bought during the mad rush of Covid. USB connectivity is the way forward for many and is becoming widespread across our product portfolio.

    “We like to bring something different to the table and are ideally suited to help customers capitalize on the latest market trends. Easy connectivity and high performance hardware helps create better meetings, simply.”

  • AVer’s Latest Pro AV Cameras Certified by Zoom Rooms Presenter Focus

    AVer’s Latest Pro AV Cameras Certified by Zoom Rooms Presenter Focus

    AVer, an award-winning provider of education technology and video collaboration camera solutions, enhances productivity and learning, utilizing AI, USB, document cameras, and green processes.

    AVer Information Inc. USA has acquired Zoom Rooms Presenter Focus certifications for several of their auto tracking cameras. These certifications indicate that AVer’s cameras have been rigorously tested and approved for enhanced presentation experiences with Zoom Rooms, featuring three Presenter Focus Modes.

    The certification ensures that AVer’s cameras integrate seamlessly with Zoom, offering users advanced tracking and focus capabilities. This enhancement allows for a more engaging and effective presentation experience, supporting various applications like remote collaboration, broadcasting, and live streaming.

    AVer Information Inc. USA, the award-winning provider of education technology and video collaboration solutions, has acquired additional Zoom Rooms Presenter Focus certifications after rigorous testing by the Zoom Video Communications Inc. team and third-party labs. The Presenter Focus certification for AVer’s  TR211,TR315, TR315N, TR335, TR335N, TR313V2, TR323NV2 auto tracking camera series enhances user experience, enabling them to effortlessly captivate their audience while delivering seamless and impactful presentations with the assurance of optimized visual focus.

    Newly certified with Zoom Rooms cameras include the TR211, TR315, TR315N, TR335, TR335N, TR313V2 and TR323NV2. All mentioned AVer cameras are equipped with three Presenter Focus Modes with one-click activation, providing users with enhanced flexibility and convenience for diverse applications.

    Free zone tracking: This feature allows the camera to automatically focus and track the presenter as the presenter moves around the room.

    Content tracking: This feature allows capturing multiple displays or whiteboard content instead of solely focusing on the presenter.

    Area tracking: This feature is designed for lecture-stage tracking scenarios, where the camera focuses and tracks the presenter upon entering a specific area.

    Stanley Cheng, Vice President at AVer, emphasized the significance of obtaining the Zoom Rooms certification, stating, “Our commitment is to elevate our customers’ distance communication experiences to the highest level. With Zoom certification, our customers gain access to a diverse selection of Pro AV cameras that integrate seamlessly with Zoom, enhancing all forms of remote collaborations.”

    The TR211, TR315(N) and TR335(N) are advanced auto tracking cameras known for their exceptional video clarity and cutting-edge AI tracking capabilities ideal for broadcasting, recording, and live streaming applications. The TR211 and TR315(N) offer a 12X optical zoom, delivering premium video feeds with minimal latency. The TR335(N) takes close-ups a step further with a remarkable 30X optical zoom, excelling in capturing high-definition video content in various environments, especially in extra-large venues, multi-purpose auditoriums, or hybrid environments.

  • Black Box Expands Platinum-Level Zoom Certifications With the Addition of Zoom CX

    Black Box Expands Platinum-Level Zoom Certifications With the Addition of Zoom CX

    Black Box® is an IT solutions provider offering innovative technology and consulting services to businesses worldwide. Their infrastructure solutions ensure secure connectivity and collaboration across six continents.

    Black Box has been certified to sell and implement Zoom Customer Experience (CX) solutions, in addition to Zoom Rooms and Zoom Phone, enhancing their ability to offer a comprehensive Zoom communications platform.

    This certification allows Black Box to provide end-to-end Zoom solutions, improving internal and customer communications for businesses with advanced, integrated tools that enhance agent productivity, operational efficiency, and customer service experiences.

    Black Box®, a Platinum Certified Solution Provider for Zoom Rooms and Zoom Phone, today announced its recent certification to sell and implement Zoom Customer Experience (CX). This high-level partnership further enhances Black Box’s ability to bring Zoom’s comprehensive communications platform to the market globally, something only a handful of companies can do. These services keep enterprises secure, agile, and customer focused.

    “The landscape of work is always evolving, and Zoom — with its flexible, feature-rich, software-based solutions — is an ideal addition to the modern workplace solutions that Black Box provides and integrates into contemporary workspaces,” said Jim McKenna, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Black Box. “Vendors must be certified to sell Zoom CX, just like Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms, and Black Box is now certified for all. This, coupled with Black Box’s renowned integration and support services, means we can offer a seamless experience with Zoom, enhancing overall communication for everyone involved.”

    Zoom’s CX solutions provide personalized customer experiences while enhancing agent productivity and operational efficiency. From intuitive self-service, AI-powered interaction channels to seamless integration with various channels and CRM systems, these solutions enable quick issue resolution, 24/7 support and easy escalation to human agents when needed, helping businesses streamline customer service workflows, reduce costs and increase top-line revenue. Zoom’s CX solutions not only offer real-time performance tracking, comprehensive reporting and customizable experiences but also empower virtual and human agents with necessary information and tools, including video capabilities for enhanced customer interactions.

    “Our ability to now offer end-to-end Zoom solutions, from Rooms and Phone to CX, allows us to tailor communication ecosystems that truly transform how businesses connect, both internally and with their customers,” said Brian Szep, Director CX Product Management at Black Box. “By expanding our expertise across Zoom’s entire platform, we’re uniquely positioned to help organizations create seamless, integrated environments that bridge the gap between internal collaboration and customer engagement.”

    “It’s been great teaming up with Black Box. As a service-oriented business, Black Box goes beyond simply meeting the critical needs of modern workplaces and workflows by providing enterprises with advanced connectivity solutions,” said Mike Conlon, Head of Americas Channels at Zoom. “By becoming a Zoom Platinum Level partner, Black Box can more easily assist workers across the world in incorporating these robust tools thanks to their expanded knowledge and resources.”

  • Nureva’s HDL pro series audio conferencing systems now certified for Zoom Rooms

    Nureva’s HDL pro series audio conferencing systems now certified for Zoom Rooms

    Nureva Inc. offers patented Microphone Mist technology for improved audio in IT spaces, including HDL310 and HDL410 audio conferencing systems. Its technology ensures clear, reliable listening experiences for remote participants.

    Nureva Inc. has announced that its HDL310 and HDL410 audio conferencing systems have been certified as pro audio devices for larger Zoom Rooms. These systems, featuring Nureva’s patented Microphone Mist™ technology, meet Zoom’s rigorous standards for audio performance and functionality, including directional audio, integrated call control, and automatic device registration. They are designed for easy installation and management in large spaces such as classrooms, boardrooms, and training areas.

    The certification addresses the growing demand for high-performing audio solutions in large Zoom-enabled spaces, driven by the increasing prevalence of remote collaboration. Many organizations face challenges with underpowered systems for large rooms or the complexity and cost of traditional pro AV setups. Nureva’s HDL pro series offers a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy, and manage solution that ensures superior audio performance and seamless integration with Zoom Rooms, providing confidence in performance, integration, and security for IT professionals.

    Nureva Inc., an innovator of advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces that its HDL310 and HDL410 systems have been certified as pro audio devices for larger Zoom Rooms. Meeting the rigorous standards of one of the world’s most popular collaboration platforms, the systems are certified by Zoom for a combination of audio performance and Zoom Room functionality. This includes directional audio capability, integrated call control and automatic device registration. As USB devices, the HDL pro series systems can be easily incorporated into the design of virtually any larger Zoom-enabled space, including classrooms, boardrooms and training spaces. The systems combine one or two wall-mounted microphone and speaker bars with a small connect module to cover spaces up to 35′ x 55′ (10.7 x 16.8 m). They can be installed in under an hour and auto-calibrate to the acoustic properties of the room at initial start-up and continuously thereafter. This streamlined setup is made possible by Nureva’s patented Microphone Mist™ technology, which fills a room with thousands of virtual microphones to deliver the audio pickup and clarity required for an inclusive meeting experience regardless of where participants are located or facing. Monitoring and management of the systems is quick and easy with Nureva® Console, a secure, cloud-based platform.

    Zoom quickly emerged as one of the world’s most popular UC&C platforms, with 350 million daily meeting and learning participants and 213,000 enterprise customers. As the platform grows, so does the need for high-performing Zoom Room solutions that can be deployed cost-effectively at scale to enable remote collaboration. For larger spaces, many organizations struggle to find audio solutions that effectively meet this need. Plug and play audio systems designed for small spaces are underpowered for larger spaces, while multicomponent pro AV systems can be expensive and complex to set up and manage. Nureva’s HDL pro series audio systems address these challenges, providing uncompromised performance in large and extra-large spaces in a plug and play solution that is easy to deploy and manage at scale. They are the ideal audio component for any larger Zoom Rooms rollout that requires a combination of pro audio performance, rapid implementation and painless remote management. Nureva also has ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, the world’s best-known standard for information security management. This, along with Zoom Room certification, gives IT professionals the confidence that Nureva products deliver the highest standards of performance, integration and security.

    “The demand to outfit large numbers of Zoom-enabled spaces continues to grow as remote collaboration becomes the norm across a broad range of meeting and learning use cases,” said Nancy Knowlton, Nureva’s CEO. “With this certification we are excited to offer IT professionals a streamlined and cost-effective option for deploying Zoom-certified audio in larger spaces where traditional solutions are often costly and complex to set up and maintain.”

  • JBL Professional Introduces Pro SoundBar PSB-2 with HDMI and Bluetooth Support

    JBL Professional Introduces Pro SoundBar PSB-2 with HDMI and Bluetooth Support

    HARMAN Professional Solutions, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, designs and manufactures AVLC products for various entertainment and enterprise markets, including live performance, audio production, and more.

    HARMAN Professional Solutions has launched the JBL Professional Pro SoundBar PSB-2, an advanced soundbar featuring HDMI and Bluetooth digital inputs. It is designed for clear, focused audio with minimized sound transfer, making it suitable for environments like hotel rooms, cruise ship staterooms, meeting spaces, and classrooms. The PSB-2 improves on the PSB-1 by adding these digital inputs and maintaining a durable, easy-to-clean design.

    The PSB-2 addresses the demand for high-quality, professional-grade audio solutions that minimize noise disturbance in adjacent rooms while supporting modern digital input sources like HDMI and Bluetooth. Its enhanced clarity at low volumes and durable construction make it ideal for commercial and professional settings, providing a better user experience and greater flexibility in audio source management.

    HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, lighting, video and control systems, today announced the launch of its JBL Professional Pro SoundBar PSB-2, that expands its PSB soundbar lineup by adding HDMI and Bluetooth digital source inputs. As an evolution in soundbar technology, PSB-2 is engineered to deliver focused audio while minimizing sound transfer to neighboring rooms, making it the perfect solution for hotel rooms, cruise ship staterooms, meeting spaces, classrooms, and additional applications.

    Specifically tuned for human speech, PSB-2 integrates a front-facing speaker that delivers significantly enhanced fidelity over internal television speakers. The improved clarity at low volume levels ensures that users can hear clearly without the need to increase volume unnecessarily, thereby reducing the likelihood of disturbing occupants in adjacent rooms. Additionally, a 2-position volume limiting switch provides further control over volume levels.

    To support the most popular sources, HDMI and Bluetooth digital inputs are included and a single source control button on top of the speaker makes switching between sources simple. For applications requiring analog-only input needs, the JBL PSB-1 Soundbar is also available. Automatic Bluetooth pairing management and the ability to update the Bluetooth name of each PSB-2 can be helpful when managing multiple PSB-2s.

    Featuring commercial-grade materials and construction, PSB-2’s durable exterior is designed to withstand the rigors of daily commercial use and is also easy to clean. To prevent tampering, a lockout plate concealing the available service port, is also included.

    With room-focused sound, simplified digital connectivity, and durable materials and finish, the JBL PSB-2 is an ideal solution that’s perfect for a wide range of professional hospitality, corporate, and education applications.

    “When we launched the PSB-1, our customers really appreciated having an affordable, professional-grade soundbar that could combine sound transfer minimization and legendary JBL audio and durability,” said Steve Mathis, Product Manager, Installed Audio at HARMAN Professional Solutions. “We’re excited to launch PSB-2 because it enhances everything great about PSB-1 while providing customers with the flexibility to support the popularity of HDMI and Bluetooth sources to further elevate the user experience.”

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    FOCUSED, IN-ROOM AUDIO
    PSB-2’s front-facing speaker delivers enhanced fidelity over internal TV speakers. It explicitly focuses acoustic energy forward into the room and away from the wall it is installed on to avoid sending unwanted audio into adjacent rooms.

    CLARITY AT ANY LEVEL
    Enhanced sound quality at low volume levels ensures users are able to hear clearly without needing to increase volume and unnecessarily disturb neighboring rooms and spaces.

    EFFORTLESS BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND CONTROL
    Automatic Bluetooth pairing management allows the PSB-2 to unpair and forget devices after a set time for future pairing availability. It also enables customization of the Bluetooth beacon ID to match the room it is installed in.

    SIMPLIFIED HDMI INPUT & CEC CONTROL OF SOUNDBAR
    PSB-2 facilitates configuration for either audio passthrough from the source device to the TV or ARC directly from the TV. It also supports control of TV power, mute, and volume without the need for extra setup.

    FLEXIBILITY AND EASE OF USE
    PSB-2 supports volume control through CEC from the TV or directly from the Bluetooth device. A single button allows seamless switching between HDMI and Bluetooth.

    BUILT FOR DURABILITY
    Featuring professional-grade materials and construction, PSB-2’s durable exterior is designed to withstand the rigors of daily commercial use and is also easy to clean.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
    · JBL PSB-2 with digital input support: https://jblpro.com/products/pro-soundbar-psb-2.
    · JBL PSB-1 with analog input support: https://jblpro.com/products/pro-soundbar-psb-1.

     

  • Humly Achieve Three ISO Certifications for Workplace Excellence

    Humly Achieve Three ISO Certifications for Workplace Excellence

    Humly streamlines modern workplaces with self-developed screens and flexible desk booking solutions, saving time and reducing frustration for knowledge workers, offering global solutions through local partners.

    Humly has achieved certification in three ISO standards: ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, and ISO 27001 for Information Security Management. These certifications reflect the company’s dedication to excellence, sustainable practices, and robust information security.

    These certifications enhance Humly’s credibility and trust among consumers, clients, and business partners by validating adherence to the highest international standards. The achievement reflects the company’s dedication to continuous improvement, sustainable business practices, and robust data protection, underscoring the exceptional capabilities and maturity of its team.

    Humly, a leading provider of innovative workplace solutions, proudly announces its certification in three prestigious ISO standards: ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, and ISO 27001 for Information Security Management.

    Achieving these certifications is a significant milestone for Humly, demonstrating the company’s maturity, dedication to excellence, and the exceptional capabilities of its team. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification is globally recognized and establishes credibility and trust among consumers, clients, and business partners. This designation validates Humly’s adherence to the highest international standards of quality assurance, environmental responsibility, and information security.

    ISO 9001: Quality Management

    This certification reflects Humly’s commitment to consistent quality and continuous improvement in its products and services. It ensures that the company meets customer and regulatory requirements efficiently and effectively.

    ISO 14001: Environmental Management

    Humly’s certification in environmental management highlights its dedication to minimizing environmental impact. This standard underscores the company’s proactive approach to sustainable business practices and its responsibility towards the planet.

    ISO 27001: Information Security Management

    By achieving ISO 27001 certification, Humly demonstrates its robust information security management system, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and maintaining the highest levels of security and confidentiality for its clients.

    “Achieving these ISO certifications is truly a testament to how mature Humly is as a company and what an incredible team we have,” said Miyabi Holm, Head of Product and Operation at Humly. “In today’s international marketplace, such a designation validates that our organization adheres to global standards of quality, environmental responsibility, and information security. This accomplishment reflects our unwavering commitment to our customers, partners, and the broader community.”

    Humly remains committed to maintaining these standards and continuously improving its processes to deliver exceptional workplace solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

    For more information about Humly and its ISO certifications, please visit humly.com or contact Miyabi Holm. InfoComm attendees can see Humly and its award-winning workplace technologies in action this week from June 12-14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

  • Extron and MAXHUB Deliver Scalable Control and Collaboration

    Extron and MAXHUB Deliver Scalable Control and Collaboration

    Extron’s AV solutions elevate experiences through cutting-edge technologies, enhancing image clarity, sound quality, and system reliability, while also providing robust asset management tools for efficient oversight of large-scale AV systems.

    Extron and MAXHUB are collaborating to create integrated control and collaboration solutions for modern workspaces. These solutions will combine Extron’s audiovisual technology with MAXHUB Room Solutions, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and Zoom Rooms. This partnership aims to offer seamless room control, automation, audio, and video distribution capabilities through a unified touchscreen interface, enhancing user experience.

    The collaboration between Extron and MAXHUB aims to create streamlined, powerful control and collaboration solutions for modern workspaces. By integrating Extron’s audiovisual capabilities with MAXHUB’s room solutions, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and Zoom Rooms, they offer scalable, easy-to-use systems that enhance the user experience. This partnership enables users to manage meetings, room controls, and automation events seamlessly from a single touchscreen interface, improving convenience and efficiency in enterprise environments.

    Extron today announced that it is working with MAXHUB to create simple, powerful control and collaboration solutions for modern workspaces. With these scalable solutions, Extron is integrating room control and automation, audio, and video switching and distribution capabilities with MAXHUB, Microsoft Teams Rooms®, and Zoom Rooms™ solutions. Our collaboration with MAXHUB brings Extron audiovisual capabilities to the MAXHUB Room Solutions, providing complete AV and conferencing solutions across the enterprise. In addition, Extron and MAXHUB both have products certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms that provide best in class performance and ease of use.

    “We are working with MAXHUB, to bring integrated room control and automation to the MAXHUB, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and Zoom Rooms solutions.” says Casey Hall, Chief Marketing Officer for Extron. “Customers can enjoy the convenience of using a single touchscreen to provide conferencing, room control, and more.”

    “MAXHUB has partnered with Extron to provide seamless integration of Extron control systems, audio devices, and signal switching in MAXHUB Room Solutions designed for Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and other similar platforms. With a single tap on the MAXHUB Teams Rooms Console, users can manage meetings and trigger automation events such as display power, shades, and lighting. We are thrilled about this collaboration as it enhances the user experience,” says Andy Teoh, MAXHUB’s Director of Products.

    As part of this conferencing ecosystem, occupancy sensors can also be added to integrate automatic system and display controls using Extron control systems.