Barco has relocated its Norwegian HQ to a purpose-built facility. The new base, which is in the town of Fredrikstad and will be home to 60 staff, will house Barco's second-largest projection research and development site, making it the largest R&D facility for immersive experience activities. The building has been…
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Kinly earns Microsoft Modern Work solutions partner status
Kinly has been awarded Microsoft Solutions Partner designation status in the Modern Work solutions area. The company had to display the ability to help customers improve workplace productivity by transitioning to a hybrid work model using the Microsoft 365 suite. Microsoft revamped its partner programme last year to create new…
PSCo adds high-resolution Absen 2.5mm LED floor panels
PSCo has introduced an LED floor display that is said to have the highest resolution on the market. The Absen MR2.5 floor panel, which will be available exclusively from PSCo in the UK, features a 2.5mm pixel pitch and uses a GOB SMD packaging process that results in deep blacks…
Private equity company affiliate to acquire Avid for $1.4bn
Avid has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of private-equity company STG. The all-cash transaction values Avid at about $1.4bn, inclusive of its net debt. The price represents a premium of 32.1% over the company’s unaffected closing share price on 23 May, the last full…
Zoom opens London Engagement Hub for modern work
Zoom has opened a new London Engagement Hub, with 1,400 sq metres of space for the company's more than 200 UK employees. Split into different zones, the hub has 75 work points, ranging from library-style benches, touchdown spaces, and agile tables for collaboration to traditional desks. All these offerings are…
Maxhub signs UK distribution deal with Dynamic CCTV
Maxhub has signed a deal for Dynamic CCTV to distribute its range of smart workplace solutions in the UK. The provider of interactive display and unified communication solutions for businesses – which is based in China and is part of CVTE Group – began expanding into Europe in 20121. Maxhub’s…
Midwich Group buys custom install supplier Pulse Cinemas
Midwich Group has bolstered its offering in the custom install market with the purchase of Pulse Cinemas. The Essex-based company, which was founded in 2003, specialises in the distribution of home cinema equipment. Pulse Cinemas existing leadership team of managing director Mike Beatty and chief operating officer Kapes Patel will…
ATG Danmon to promote integration services at IBC2023
ATG Danmon will promote its comprehensive range of systems integration services at IBC2023. These include pre-project consultancy, system design and structural layout, installation, workflow configuration, testing and commissioning, documentation, training and lifetime support. The company has undertaken some high-profile projects over the past year. Head of sales Paul Shonfeld says:…
Starin to distribute Origin Acoustics’ new pro AV brand
Architectural audio manufacturer Origin Acoustics has launched a brand dedicated to the pro AV market. The Origin Pro range, which will be exclusively distributed by US-based Starin, comprises in-ceiling, surface-mount and pendant speakers in 5", 6" and 8" models. An 8" subwoofer is available in pendant and in-ceiling form factors.…
Solstice AV signs distribution deal with espresso Displays
Solstice AV has been named sole UK distributor for espresso Displays' range of monitors. The Australian technology innovator launched its first product – the "world's thinnest portable monitor" – in 2019. It develops interactive portable display technology that combines premium hardware design, seamless software integrations and precise touchscreen features. Peter…