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Wrap up of InfoComm Las Vegas – highlighting key trends and learnings
InfoComm 2014, recently held in Las Vegas USA, attracted over 37,000 people through its doors. With approximately 1000 exhibitors, this year’s tradeshow experienced an increase of 5.5% as compared to previous years. This year there was a general feeling of real optimism for future growth of the AV and integrated systems industries, with pent-up demand in the […]
Clipsal by Schneider Electric releases Australia’s most universal USB mech
This article was originally written and published by Schneider Electric, and has been replicated in full here. . Designed in Australia for Australian conditions, Clipsal by Schneider Electric’s innovative new USB charger mech offers adaptability, efficiency and reliability in one convenient and universal mech. Suitable for use with all your portable electronic devices, such as […]
Smart home automation market will grow to nearly $1bn by 2017
Smart appliances and electrics first step towards ‘Internet of things’ at home. The Australian smart home automation market will generate $160 million in device revenues in 2014 and is expected to grow to $917 million by 2017, according to a new study published today by emerging technology analyst firm Telsyte. The arrival of new, affordable […]
Integrate 2014 partners with InfoComm & CEDIA to offer world-class training programs
Upcoming audio visual and systems integration tradeshow Integrate 2014, together with event partners InfoComm International (InfoComm) and CEDIA, is offering delegates the exclusive opportunity to attend three streams of world-class training programs, delivered by local and internationally renowned leaders and speakers as part of their three day exhibition experience. Thirty-five comprehensive sessions will bring new […]
Australian market ripe for change, as Integrate education reveals global technology outlook
The corporate, venues and events, and government and military sectors continue to dominate the APAC AV markets, representing 30%, 14% and 12% respectively. By 2017*, these figures are predicted to surpass those of North America. How these sectors consume and implement AV technologies will be the core focus of upcoming tradeshow Integrate’s deep-dive seminar tracks […]
InfoComm 2014: Five key facts and figures about the global AV industry
Ahead of its publication in July, InfoComm International revealed a few headline statistics from its Global AV Market Definition and Strategy Survey at InfoComm 2014. 1. Value of the audiovisual market The survey found that the value of the audiovisual market continues to grow at a healthy rate. Valued at $75bn in 2013, the survey […]
National Gallery of Victoria chooses Sony VPL-FH31B large installation projectors for unique exhibit
The opening night of the large-scale, immersive video works of Wang Gongxin saw one of China’s most respected video artists in a solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Wang Gongxin: Video Artist presents three works that reflect upon contemporary and traditional Chinese culture, displaying Gongxin’s characteristically subtle humour and subverting viewers’ expectations […]
Choosing Your Business Phone System – Hosted vs On-Premise
If you’re looking to upgrade your phone system and weighing the differences between on-premise and the option to host in the cloud, consider the following factors to get the solution that best meets your needs: 1. Feature Costs. Obviously the most important factor to consider is which features are offered in each. Most hosted providers don’t offer […]
Changes to cabling competencies take effect from 1 July 2014
The Australian Communications & Media Authority’s regulatory requirements for cabling providers who install specialised cabling within customer premises have been amended. As a result, registered cablers who intend on carrying out specialised cabling (such as Structured, Co-axial and Optical Fibre) after 1 July 2014 need to have the training competencies relevant to this specialised cabling […]
Feel like a winner? How digital signage and gamification win at work
This article has been re-published with the permission of Digital Screenmedia Association. It was written by Ben Johnston, Director of Product Marketing for RMG Networks. See the original article here. I’ve been reading a bit lately about gamification and thinking about its implications for our Supply Chain, Contact Center and Digital Signage customers. For anyone not […]