All-in-one LED video display shipments are increasing based on their clear advantages compared with LCD displays in conference rooms, according to market researchers Omdia. Shipments of all-in-one LED product lines have increased rapidly since the second half of 2021, growing at a rate of 57.4% year on year in the…
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ACT Entertainment announces acquisition of tvONE
ACT Entertainment has acquired the video processing, signal distribution and media playback solutions company tvONE, The acquisition is a first foray into video equipment for ACT Entertainment which has completed multiple acquisitions since 2017, bringing RapcoHorizon, AC Power Distribution and other brands under the ACT banner. tvONE is headquartered in…
Econocom launches European AV, UC and IT brand Gather
Econocom Group has introduced Gather, a new brand designed to strengthen and expand its AV, UC and IT capabilities. The new brand underlines Econocom's commitment to support its customers with excellent digital work, retail, travel and leisure spaces in Europe and beyond. The launch of Gather is part of Econocom’s…
U2 Sphere residency breaks Las Vegas box office records
U2's opening show at the Sphere in Las Vegas has become "the fastest grossing residency" ever recorded in the city. That's according to Billboard magazine, which says the initial run of 17 shows generated nearly $110m in ticket sales. Each show generated $6.5m on average, selling about 16,500 tickets. Other…
Extron announces celebration of 40th anniversary
Extron has announced a celebration of its 40 anniversary. Having started with a single problem-solving computer-video interface in 1983, the company now makes over 5,000 products. The company attributes its longevity and success to loyal customers, talented and dedicated employees, and an unflinching adherence to the principles set forth by…
UVS and Wavestore unveil security control room partnership
Video wall specialist Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) and security video management software developer Wavestore have announced an integration partnership. The collaboration includes a UVS video wall installation, including its Lucidity video wall controller technology, for client demonstrations at Wavestore’s new European HQ in Uxbridge. The partnership will allow Wavestore clients to…
LianTronics and Esdlumen relocate to larger US facility
LianTronics and Esdlumen have relocated their US office and warehouse to a larger facility, to allow it to offer an improved service and faster delivery times. The upgraded branch, which is part of the brands’ global localisation strategy, is 600 sq metres and is more accessible. Sales director for the…
Saturn Visual launches digital signage dvLED hire service
Digital signage consultancy Saturn Visual Solutions has launched an LED wall hire service. The Manchester-based company – which works with clients such as Odeon, SEAT and AO – specialises in dvLED and can create bespoke bracketry to create unique displays that can circumvent any practical issues. Saturn Visual’s hire service…
VIOSO acquires rival provider of auto-alignment solutions
Düsseldorf-based company VIOSO, a global provider of automated alignment solutions for projection and visual systems, has acquired domeprojection.com. The deal will strengthen the positions of both companies as providers of auto-alignment solutions. Domeprojection will continue to operate with the same team, from its Magdeburg HQ. The company will remain under…
Clair Global elevates Cohesion to fully supported enterprise
Clair Global Group has elevated Cohesion from a loudspeaker brand to a fully supported product development and manufacturing organisation. It was originally launched as a private brand available exclusively through Clair’s rental division, but will now be available to installations worldwide. Designed and assembled in Pennsylvania, Cohesion's products have been…