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Digital Signage: X2O Xpresenter Xe
There are three new versions of X2O's Xpresenter Xe digital signage system.
Inside Scoop: Fox News, Studio H
Creating the 36-by-48-foot Studio H on the 12th floor of the Fox News building in midtown Manhattan began with the build-out of a new two-story studio shell, complete with video cabling and a powered lighting grid. As executives fielded design ideas and bids, the race began: Deadlines were tight...

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Mitsubishi, Thinklogical Partner on Fiber-to-the-Display
Through a joint development effort, Mitsubishi and Thinklogical announced they will bring the security of fiber optics to Mitsubishi's Seventy Series data wall cubes and tiled flat panels.

Audio-Technica Mixer a Crestron Partner
Audio-Technica announced that its AT-MX381 SmartMixer Eight-Channel Automatic Mixer with optional RS-232 control now features full integration with Crestron control products through a dedicated AT-MX381 module developed as part of Crestron's Integrated Partner Program (IPP).
Inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In museum AV, when you integrate technology into exhibits, it becomes part of the story, rather than an object on which the story is told. Here's why that's important to remember.
Tic-Tac-Toe, Three Clubs in a Row
San Francisco-based integrator JK Sound took its expertise on the road to help a hometown club owner expand into the state's capital. The results have been good for everyone.

X20 Integrates Wayfinding Map Creation
X2O Media, a provider of software, network management, and content services for digital signage applications, announced a new Microsoft PowerPoint add-in that the company says simplifies the content creation process, allowing users to build their own wayfinding maps for corporate facilities...
NEC Expands Reach of Vukunet
NEC Display Solutions says it wants to accelerate the growth of digital signage. To that end, the company is making its full Vukunet digital signage software management platform available free of charge to any signage network operator.
Premier Mounts Adds Digital Signage Mount
Premier Mounts expanded its UNI product line by combining its audio system, a flat-panel mount, and UNI-UST into a single unit–the UNI-DS+AUDIO.

Vaddio Debuts All-New ClearView Camera
At InfoComm 2011 in Orlando, Vaddio announced the new ClearView HD-19 high-definition PTZ camera with what it calls SmartShot technology.
Clear-Com Previews Concert Updates
At InfoComm 2011, Clear-Com, which makes voice communication systems, will demonstrate it Concert version 2.6 intercom-over-IP communications solution.

Mitsubishi, Thinklogical Partner on Fiber-to-the-Display
Through a joint development effort, Mitsubishi and Thinklogical announced they will bring the security of fiber optics to Mitsubishi's Seventy Series data wall cubes and tiled flat panels.
Cable and Accessories: Extron Pre-Terminated and Bulk Cables
Extron introduced preterminated and bulk fiber-optic cables, cable-termination tools, field-installable connectors, and test equipment to complement its family of fiber-based products.

Doing Business in Museum AV
Some of the most innovative work in pro AV is happening at the nation's museums. And it's not just the exhibitions.
Mediatecture: Enter the Holodeck
As AV technology integrates seamlessly with new and renovated buildings, we increasingly encounter AV being used as architecture and architecture as AV.

Atlona Joins Control4 Partner Program
Atlona Technologies announced that the company's Si and Signature line matrix switchers have earned Control4 certification, ensuring compatibility integration with Control4 home automation systems.
RTI Extends Control to Multiple Platforms
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) has made available its new Virtual Panel control interface.

HDMI Switcher: Atlona AT-PRO2HD1616M-SR

The Atlona AT-PRO2HD1616M-SR is a 16x16 high-speed HDMI matrix switcher, featuring 16 HDMI 1.4 inputs and 16 independently switchable...
Parallax View of InfoComm 2011

Not to toot his own horn, but PRO AV's Parallax View columnist has a good idea of the major tech trends at this year's InfoComm show. After...
Atlona Releases Long-Run HDMI Extenders

Atlona Technologies said the company is now shipping its new AT-HD4-SI40SR and AT-HD4-V110SR high-speed HDMI extender kits.