Accenture has invested in a technology company that specialises in virtual production and film-making. Vū Technologies helps companies create immersive, engaging experiences through a combination of real-time computer-generated imagery and live-action filming. It has established a network of virtual studios across North America, producing immersive environments and visual effects for…
Fun Technology Innovation(FTI) has announced a partnership with specialist distributor Alto Technologies for the supply and support of its technologies in the UK and Ireland. Hybrid working is increasing the requirement for easy-to-use and flexible technologies for a range of meeting types and FTI’s range of AI-powered collaboration technologies fulfils…
Shure's Stem ecosystem is to be distributed by Ingram Micro to the UC market in the UK, Germany, Spain and Poland. The Stem Ecosystem is ideal for situations that require straightforward, deployable audio solutions for daily conferencing needs. "Developing a closer business relationship with IT channels is a key priority…
Sony has announced the opening of eight new Crystal LED showrooms across Europe this autumn. The showrooms will allow visitors to observe the exceptional quality of Crystal LED in person. The eight showrooms will host Sony’s latest generation of Crystal LED displays, the BH-series, which harnesses the latest advances in…
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that the Sphere has been booked for an event he says will be "the greatest live combat sports show anybody's ever seen". The Noche UFC event will take place on 16 September, which is Mexican Independence Day, next year. The UFC will be following…
The Sphere has reported an operating loss of $98.4m for the three months ended 30 September. The company has also parted ways with its chief financial officer (CFO) Gautam Ranji. The loss has been widely reported by media outlets, including the Las Vegas Sun. A report in the New York…
A private equity firm linked to Liechtenstein's royal family has acquired leading European digital signage integrator Trison. L-Gam plans to expand the Spanish-headquartered company, which is expected to turn over about €113m this year, organically and through acquisitions. Trison's previous majority shareholder – Spain's Portobello Capital – started the sales…
Midwich Group has entered a binding agreement to acquire prodyTel Distribution Gmbh, a distributor of professional audio and technical solutions products located near Nuremberg, Germany. Through its German subsidiary Kern & Stelly Medientechnik GmbH, Midwich will acquire 51% of the Company's share capital for an initial cash consideration of…
Harman Professional Solutions has entered into an agreement to acquire FLUX Software Engineering, pioneers in immersive audio production, audio processing plug-in design, and audio analysis. The acquisition will broaden Harman Professional’s offerings across multiple applications with world-class immersive technology, and establish a foundation for future innovation by bringing together FLUX::’s…
DRPG has closed the CMD (Corporate Media Displays) brand, which has been responsible for the group's pyrotechnics, fireworks and large outdoor displays for the past 10 years. The group's board decided unanimously that the department's practices did not align with the sustainable ethos and environmental standard upheld by the B…
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