Industry News
Home automation set to rise in the coming years
Automation in residential homes is set to rise over the next five years with AV installers advised to be ready for an automation boom.
TDC at the Invictus Games Sydney 2018
TDC was engaged to undertake the visual spectacular of the opening and closing of the Invictus Games in Sydney in October. Working with the creative teams and an iconic backdrop, read how they used AV to create a sharper more immersive experience.
The impact of AV in public spaces
Outdoor advertising used to be the domain of traditional advertising, with static images and no interaction. That has all changed, with digital outdoor displays opening new worlds for businesses to advertise – and new avenues for AV installers to provide their services to make it happen.
Home Technology’s Rise of the Smart Displays
Digital assistants are all the rage these days and they seem to live in so many places like your car radio, watches, smart phones, tablet, computers and the very popular “smart speaker” category. And now smart displays are getting in on the action, particularly in the home.
AVIXA Programme gains higher level of international recognition
The Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) programme, administered by AVIXA and accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has extended its global reach with the acceptance of the certification by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
Is the AV industry getting soft?
Technology is an ever-changing environment, and the world of AV technology is no different. Change allows technology industries to thrive, but it’s a given that the people working in the industry see it for the opportunity it represents. The question is, are today’s techies equipped with the soft skills they need to communicate these opportunities of change to those outside the industry – and potentially key decision makers?
On the road with ULA
NW Group’s Dan Evans recently took the ACME XA-1000 BSWF on the road across the country. Distributed by ULA, these lights do more than just illuminate the stage, they’re brighter, greener and with a CRI over 90, they are perfect for TV, theatre, and film.
It’s all in the detail
NEC Display Solutions Europe has launched the MultiSync EA271U display, designed for highly detailed applications such as content creation, CAD/CAM design, control rooms and trading floors.
Now we are talking – How voice technology is shaping smart homes and businesses
As humans, we are inclined to be creative in nature and progressive in thought, and let’s be honest, we’ve done a pretty good job at it over the millennia. But voice technology is only just beginning to scratch the surface. So what can we expect the future to look like when it’s an everyday feature
Future Vision – Inspirational disruption in light
Technology is causing a shift in work practices and operations throughout the lighting sector. Luckily, there are resources at hands to help practitioners adapt. Here’s how.
