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I would like to focus your attention to the Project Management Course for AV-IT integrators to be conducted online by Brad Malone MA, PMP, from NAVIGATE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING. It is an incredible opportunity to upgrade your knowledge. On other news, Absen is set to expand its global network by inviting businesses to apply to become an Absen representative.

Thomas Richard Prakasam, Editorial Director

Christie Appoints Chairman and CEO Hideaki Onishi

Christie has announced Hideaki Onishi as its new Chairman and CEO. With more than 30 years of management experience in various positions within the Ushio, Inc. group – parent company of Christie – Hideaki will begin his role immediately to lead Christie into its next chapter. Hideaki will replace Kazuhisa Kamiyama, who has completed his tenure with Christie and is returning to Japan to take up a new role at Ushio headquarters.

Project Management Course for AV-IT Integrators

Here is an opportunity to upgrade your knowledge. This 4-session virtual course deepens the participant’s understanding of the four major management phases of AV integration projects. The course applies not only to individuals in the Project Manager / Project Coordinator positions but also to those in Sales / Account Management, Sales Engineering, Installation / Operations, Lead Technicians, Service and support roles (Purchasing, Warehouse, etc.) within an organization.

Crestron to Acquire Intelligent Video Technology from 1 Beyond

Global leader in workplace automation and collaboration solutions Crestron announced its planned acquisition of the intelligent video technology developed by 1 Beyond. The integration of this technology will strengthen the Crestron ecosystem and core competency in videoconferencing, AV, and control and automation for collaboration rooms of all sizes, styles, and purposes.

Robert Bosch Conducts Partners Meet

Robert Bosch SEA Pte Ltd held a two-day Partners Meeting in Singapore. The first meeting was held in the afternoon of March 30th for Pro Sound Partners, while the second meeting was held on March 31st for Public Address and Conference Partners. System integrators and Bosch distributors attended both days, which were hosted at the office’s meeting space.

Major Software Release for Analog Way

Picturall Media Servers

Analog Way announces major updates in the new software release 3.4 for its Picturall series of media servers. The new features include support for NDI live video streaming (input and output), advanced audio features, synchronized layer timecode over the network and enhanced show and server synchronization for backup.

Nureva Appoints HIKA as its Distributor in Indonesia

Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces the appointment of Hitecindo Kharisma (M) Sdn. Bhd. (HIKA) as its distributor in Indonesia. As businesses and education institutions have continued to support their hybrid teams and students, Nureva has experienced tremendous growth in its customer base globally. Recognizing this, and with HIKA’s proven distribution approach and solid product knowledge, Nureva plans to rapidly grow its sales to business and education institutions throughout Indonesia.

Qian Yue Joins the Marketing Department of the

Speaker Trade Group

Born in Guangdong, China, Qian has been living in Germany since 2015 after having studied English in Hangzhou and Communication and Media Studies in Leipzig. Among other things, Qian will take over the communication and growth marketing for Mivoc – Speaker Trade’s in-house consumer brand. There, she will be in charge of the brand’s web presence, online sales channels and social media presence. She is also an important link to colleagues in China, where all products developed in Germany for the Mivoc, SE Audiotechnik and VUE Audiotechnik brands are manufactured in-house.

NEXO System Delivers Power and Versatility at Tokyo Garden Theatre

Rapidly recognised as one of the Japanese capital’s leading theatre venues, the Tokyo Garden Theatre is located in the city’s waterfront area within a major new development that also includes a retail mall, hotel, spa facility and housing complex. In a country where most theatres and halls operate on weekends only, the Tokyo Garden Theatre is designed to stage events every day of the week, where shows can load in/out quickly, with easy access to a versatile, world-class, and permanently installed sound system.

Absen Plans to Strengthen Global Partner Network to Support LED Exponential Growth

Global LED manufacturer Absen, has announced the start of a new recruitment phase in a bid to further expand its global partnership network and strengthen its leading position as LED innovations and technologies specialist and support market growth.Supporting the exponential growth of the LED market, Absen – which currently operates in over 130 countries – is set to expand its global network by reaching out to other like-minded businesses who may apply to become an Absen representative in its commitment to remain market leaders globally.

The New Hirakata Performing and Visual Arts Centre Fitted with L-Acoustics Kiva II

In September last year, Hirakata’s government inaugurated the newly built Hirakata Performing and Visual Arts Centre to serve the local community with cultural programming. Within the main building lie two halls: the 1,468-seat Kansai Idai Main Hall and the 325-seat Kansai Idai Small Hall, both named after the nearby Kansai Medical University. To add premium audio technology and sound reproduction to both halls’ indoor acoustic environment, Yamaha Sound Systems Co. chose L-Acoustics Kiva II supplied by L-Acoustics Certified Provider Bestec Audio.

SDVoE Alliance Launches Japanese-Language Website

The SDVoE Alliance’s Japanese website provides fully-translated resources, including industry articles, design studies and use cases, event information, and the latest news. The new website includes a full product catalogue to provide users with a comprehensive database featuring powerful search, comparison, and project-list tools. Users will have access to Japanese translations of the SDVoE Academy, a resource designed to provide integrators with the skills necessary to take advantage of the latest AV signal management technology.

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