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The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) announced finalization and release of its Blu-ray 3D specification. The specification, which represents the work of the leading Hollywood studios and consumer electronic and computer manufacturers, will enable the entertainment industry to deliver the 3D...
Barco last week launched the RLM-W6, a three-chip DLP projector with WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution at the price of a single-chip DLP projector, according to the company.
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Sencore announced several enhancements to its MP500 MediaPro Handheld Generator and HDMI Analyzer.
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Polycom recently announced new capabilities for its telepresence solutions in order to give customers greater flexibility in the use and management of telepresence suites throughout their organization, the company said.
Extron Electronics announced availability of the TLP 350CV TouchLink 3.5-inch Cable Cubby Touchpanel, the latest addition to the company's configurable control system family. Extron rolled previewed the TouchLink family at InfoComm 09 in June.
SurgeX , through a recent partnership with International Audio Group (IAG), announced the global launch of its SX1200 product range, designed with power ratings and connectivity compatible with the rest of the world.
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Sencore last week announced new features for its Radiance series of video processors. The Radiance XD and XE now include a picture-in-picture capability that permits theater viewers to preview other available input video programs. The setup menu provides ten picture-in-picture setup configurations...
Clear-Com Communication Systems, which makes professional intercom systems, announced it appointed Jay Wallace as regional sales manager for the northwest region.
Xantech Corp., which makes whole-house entertainment and automation systems, announced the addition of Tom Harvey as director of sales. Harvey comes to Xantech with over 25 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry.
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NEC Display Solutions of America will begin shipping the new NP2200 and NP1200 projectors for education and corporate environments this month, while the recently unveiled the NP510WS and NP610S short-throw projectors will ship in January.
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LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Valens Semiconductor announced this week they would start a cross-industry alliance to promote and standardize HDBaseT technology for whole-home distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content.
This week Projectiondesign unveiled its new F35 series DLP projector, the company's first to feature a Texas Instruments WQXGA DLP chip, with 2,560 x 1,600 resolution.
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Glowpoint recently launched Video Room Sweep (VRS), an automated diagnostic application for telepresence and videoconferencing environments. According to the company, VRS performs a comprehensive sweep and emulation of video sessions for all telepresence and videoconferencing components.
OWI has added an amplified surface mount loudspeaker package to its selection of self-amplified speakers. The package includes a 30-watt, self-amplified, two-speaker system, available for $199.
Gefen has launched its next generation 4x1 KVM DVI DL Switcher, a new version that supports the connection of one display using single- or dual-link DVI, supporting resolutions up to 3,840 x 2,400.
This week, Kramer Electronics introduced its new VP-8K 1x8 computer graphics video distribution amplifier. The VP-8K replaces Kramer's VP-8 line of distribution amplifiers (DA) and includes the company's Kr-isp advanced sync processing technology.
Minicom Digital Signage this week introduced its DS Vision Wall, a high-definition display wall solution specifically designed for the in-store market and powered by YCD Multimedia software.
Lexicon has started shipping the new PCM92 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor. The PCM92 utilizes the latest DSP technology and a collection of classic Lexicon algorithms for live sound and the studio applications, according to the company.
Barix AG, which makes IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, launched the Barionet 50, a low-cost IP automation controller, monitoring device, and visualization system now professional and home applications. Barix will take the wraps off the device at Integrated Systems Europe in...
IBASE Technology, a manufacturer of digital signage platforms, and digital signage software developer Scala have partnered to deliver embedded digital signage solutions that enhance hardware and software integration capabilities for systems integrators.
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SoundTube Entertainment has become a preferred manufacturing partner for the USAV Group. USAV was founded in 2001 and comprises a group of professional AV integrators from the United States and Canada. According to the company, the group represents more than $350 million in annual revenue.
Premier Mounts has named Bill Wildman as its new national sales manager. Wildman will be responsible for all dealer, distribution, OEM, and hospitality channels. He will report to vice president of sales Tiffany Dozier-Houck.
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AVI-SPL has hired Vince Deur as the education market manager for the AV integrator's Detroit office. Deur will specialize in the K-12 education market in western Michigan, with special emphasis on Smart Technology products.
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Cisco Systems officials said the company has received acceptances for or purchased shares that represent more than 90 percent of the shares in Tandberg as part of the voluntary public cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares in the telepresence company.
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Simply Reliable Software, the manufacturer of SmartOffice business process software for integrators, has entered into a partnership with Crestron to develop a solution that would enable dealers to design and program systems quickly and easily.
Planar Systems, through its Runco brand, recently unveiled the Runco QuantumColor Q-750i and Q-750d lampless LED projectors to its global dealer network, the company said.
Crestron's newest DigitalMedia (DM) output card is now available in 20 versions, expanding the capabilities of the modular 8x8 and 16x16 DM matrix switchers.
Crestron has begun shipping the MP-AMP30, what the company calls a convenient, low-cost audio amplifier for applications in which audio from source equipment is directly connected to and switched by a video projector.
Optoma Technology this week introduced its new HD66 high-definition, 3D-ready home theater projector. The $699 projector supports 3D content in up to 720p resolution based on Texas Instruments' 0.65 DMD DLP chipset with BrilliantColor, according to the company.
Kramer Electronics has announced the release of its new FC-331 3G HD-SDI to HDMI format converter. According to the company, the device converts an SDI audio and video signal to an HDMI output signal with the same resolution and frame rate.
Crestron has released its DVPHD High-Definition Annotator with its new Guidebar Technology (DVPHD-GB). According to the company, HD annotation allows presenters to write or draw over live computer and full-motion HD video images using a touch screen or mouse.
MultiDyne Video and Fiber Optic Systems, a provider of fiber optic-based AV signal transport and routing solutions, introduced its new openGear-compatible DEM-4322G HD/SD De-embedder and EMB-4321G HD/SD Embedder.
SIM2 has begun shipping its single-chip, LED, full HD, DLP projector, the Mico 50. The lamp-free Mico 50 projector uses an LED light source to provide stable color characteristics and quick sequential picture information, according to the company.
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Altinex, which makes signal management products, has received ISO 9001:2008 certification, according to company officials. Altinex had previously been ISO 9001:2000 compliant, but now meets the latest certification standards released by the International Organization for Standardization in late...
The Harman Music Group announced the promotion of Craig Paller from vice president, domestic sales, to groupwide vice president, worldwide sales. Paller is now responsible for strategic planning and sales initiatives at the brand, market, and dealer level for BSS Audio, dbx Professional, DigiTech...
Sony Electronics has launched a new family of professional video products that support the AVCHD format. Designed for professionals and prosumers, the new NXCAM family features solid-state production capabilities.
Analog Way has announced the release of six new high-resolution mixers and switchers featuring multiple scalers.
Hitachi Software Engineering America has rolled out the new StarBoard FX-77GII, a whiteboard the company expects to be more accessible to a larger universe of corporate and educational users. This new model reportedly has a lower price point than the original FX DUO StarBoard.
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Managed videoconferencing services provider Glowpoint has unveiled ScheduleSync, a new feature that synchronizes customer desktop calendar and scheduling software with the company's customer web portal. ScheduleSync integrates with Microsoft Exchange, allowing customers to schedule and manage...
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Sennheiser plans to integrate its subsidiary, studio monitor and installed sound manufacturer Klein + Hummel, into the Sennheiser and Neumann companies, officials said. Sennheiser took over sales and development of Klein + Hummel, plus its worldwide rights, in 2005.
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Amherst, N.Y.-based distributor Stampede has hired three more former Electrograph staffers to its team, company officials announced. With the new additions, Stampede says it has hired 12 of Electrograph's top personnel since the former distributor liquidated last summer.
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FSR, a manufacturer of audio and video switching and control products and connectivity boxes, has named Dobbs Stanford Corp. as the company's representative in several southern states. Dobbs Stanford, established in 1970, will provide local sales and support for FSR's product range from offices in...
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TV One recently appointed Bob Stern to the position of midwest regional sales manager. Stern comes to TV One with an extensive sales background, having spent the past 19 years in the video industry.
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Tandberg this week introduced a provisioning solution that allows enterprises to deploy Tandberg E20 personal videoconferencing phones and Tandberg Movi PC videoconferencing to thousands of employees. The solution uses new features in Tandberg's Management Suite (TMS) to help eliminate the time...
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Peerless has begun sponsoring AIA-approved (American Institute of Architects) continuing education courses online at architectCES.com. The course "Lighting for Learning" is expected to be the first of many designed by Peerless to help architects and lighting professionals learn best practices for...
Christie recently launched its new MicroTiles digital technology, creating what the company calls a near-seamless "digital canvas" in almost any shape or size.
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HaiVision Network Video's latest Makito HD H.264 encoder now supports Component analog as well as DVI inputs. According to the company, the Makito delivers low latency, full-frame rate H.264 encoding of HD video up to 1080p/60, or computer graphics up to 1280x1024/60 (SXGA) resolution. Released on...
Gepco International has introduced the HDR1 High Density Distribution Rack, an updated version of the company's original HDR. The new model is electrically isolated, with a 1 RU six-position design and a compact and expandable solution for SMPTE hybrid fiber patching and distribution systems, says...
Medialon has followed up its Showmaster ST embedded show controller with the new Showmaster Pro and Showmaster iPro.
RTI has announced that it has expanded its line of ZigBee and two-way compatible processors with the release of the MRP-64 multiroom control processor and ZRP-6 central control processor.
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Almo Professional A/V has aligned with Sanyo North America's Presentation Technology Division to offer Sanyo's line of portable, business, short-throw, and large fixed-installation projectors for education and business applications. Sanyo's outdoor displays for digital signage and rental and...
Symetrix and its associated SymNet, Lucid, and AirTools brands of pro audio processors have recently hired Eric Dies to serve as vice president of manufacturing to improve and innovate the company's production and manufacturing process.
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Almo Professional A/V announced that AV veteran Dave Maniscalco, formerly of Samsung Electronics America, has joined the company as its new midwest territory sales manager.
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This week commercial LCD display and projector provider NEC Display Solutions of America unveiled Vukunet the company's innovative web platform for digital out-of-home (DOOH) networks. According to the company, Vukunet solves the main issues facing digital signage network owners, as well as...
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At the Digital Signage Show in New York, Cisco Systems announced that it has expanded its partner ecosystem and added new features and capabilities to its Cisco Digital Signs solution, with a focus on the creation, management, reporting, and playback of digital media.
DisplaySearch, a display market research and consulting firm, indicated in its latest Monthly Large Format Commercial Displays Sell Through Report that large, non-consumer LCDs (26 inches and above) had their highest sell-through quarter ever in U.S. commercial distribution in the third quarter of...
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The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and PSA Security Network have announced a partnership involving NSCA's Business & Leadership Conference and the latter's PSA-TEC conference.
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Furman announced it has partnered with Almo Professional A/V in an effort to extend its sales and distribution network to professional AV integrators, dealers, and consultants. Under the distribution agreement, Almo will help establish distribution and manage sustained sales growth for Furman's Pro...
Gefen has released its new HDMI v1.3 over Cat-5 ELR (Extra Long Range) extender. The sender/receiver system sends high-definition video with audio, Ethernet, and IR back channel up to 330 feet over a single Cat-5 cable, says the company.
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AV distributor Stampede has hired Michael Butler, a former Electrograph sales rep, to establish a presence for the company in the southwestern United States.
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AV communications integrator AVI-SPL has announced the promotion of Patrick Britton to general manager for systems integration in AVI-SPL's Washington, D.C., office. Britton will be expected to manage daily operations, schedule projects, analyze sales and performance data, and lead one of the...
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Biamp has made several organizational changes expected to help position the company for future growth. The changes include additional responsibilities for members of the leadership team, internal promotions, and a new employee hire.
Hitachi America, Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group, has named Jon Beachdell as its new northeast regional sales manager. Beachdell brings more than 10 years of experience in video, audio, and presentation products for education, corporate, security, and broadcast applications...
Aviom has promoted Kim Treanor to director of customer service and sales support. In her new position, Treanor will be responsible for overseeing the company's customer, technical, and sales support functions and staff.