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Beijing InfoComm has been postponed to a later date this year. Initially planned to be held in July, organiser InfocommAsia Pte Ltd decided to move the exhibition in light of the recent strict measures imposed in Beijing due to Covid-19. There have also been several appointments announced. Zee Hakimoglu has been removed as CEO of ClearOne, Kinly has a new CEO, and Randy Klein, former president and CEO of Crestron Electronics, has been appointed to the advisory board of Xyte.

Thomas Richard Prakasam, Editorial Director

Beijing InfoComm China 2022 Rescheduled

In view of the tightened Covid-19 management measures, the 2022 edition of Asia Pacific’s premier Professional AudioVisual and Integrated Experience technology tradeshow is being deferred. The Show will still take place later this year.

Kinly Announces Tom Martin as New CEO

Kinly – a leading specialist in AV systems integration and remote collaboration solutions – has announced Tom Martin as its CEO to further develop the impressive growth of the business in recent years. Based in the company’s Norway office, Tom will continue to drive Kinly’s expansion with the latest technology offerings combined with a focus on service and support.

ClearOne Announces Change in Leadership

The Board of Directors of ClearOne, Inc. (NASD: CLRO) announced the termination of its Chief Executive Officer, Zee Hakimoglu, and the appointment of Derek Graham, Senior Vice President of Research & Development, as the interim Chief Executive Officer.

Randy Klein Joins Xyte Advisory Board

Xyte, the Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) solution leader, which is bringing a fundamental shift in the way hardware manufacturing ecosystems operate, has announced that Randy Klein, former president and CEO of Crestron Electronics, is joining the company as a member of its Advisory Board. Klein has played a significant role in the AV industry for over 45 years, driving growth and profit in the global enterprise and residential technology channels.

Kramer Partners with Logitech to Deliver

Certified Conference Room Solutions

Kramer, a leading audio-visual experience company, has announced that the Logitech MeetUp conference camera is now fully certified for Kramer VIA Connect2 and VIA Campus2 wireless presentation. The solution unifies Kramer VIA-Connect2 and the Logitech MeetUp all-in-one video bar in a compact, easy-to-deploy, complete wireless presentation and collaboration solution.

Legrand AV Appoints Fuzion Far East Ltd as

Distributor for Thailand

Legrand AV APAC has recently appointed Fuzion Far East Ltd as a Master distributor of its brands of Vaddio and Luxul for Thailand. As part of the new arrangement, Fuzion will carry Legrand AV’s product range including professional PTZ cameras, audio & visual signal processing devices, network switches, wireless products, and mounting products. All these products empower Fuzion to deliver complete and competitive UC and AVoIP solutions to the market.

Creating Rich Experiences for Worshippers Through

Visual Technologies

The church is not just a physical space but a community coming together. It is about collective worship. It is about sharing a common bond and being uplifted spiritually together. Further enhancing the experience will help churches to get their congregation to leave the comfort of their homes and return for physical worship services while possibly attracting new church members.

Adam Hall Group Appoints Audio Solutions as

Exclusive Distributor in Malaysia

Adam Hall Group continues to expand its international distribution network in Southeast Asia. With Audio Solutions Sdn Bhd, the event technology provider headquartered in Neu-Anspach, Germany, gains an experienced distribution partner in Malaysia. Audio Solutions, headquartered in the capital Kuala Lumpur, is one of the leading dealers for professional audio and lighting equipment in Malaysia, and will take over the exclusive distribution of Adam Hall Group’s LD Systems, Gravity and Cameo brands with immediate effect.

Atlona Heats Up AV Distribution in Bangladesh with

Moin Group

Atlona, a Panduit company, continues to build out its Asia-Pacific (APAC) channel partner network with strategic distribution agreements that raise the company’s profile in countries with rapidly growing AV opportunities. This now includes the South Asia nation of Bangladesh, with Atlona appointing Moin Group as its distribution partner for commercial and residential AV markets.

QSC Introduces Q-SYS Technology Partner Program

QSC is pleased to announce the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program, which enables software and hardware technology (vendor) partners to create market-ready solutions integrated with the Q-SYS Platform. Q-SYS Technology Partners can have their hardware and software solutions certified or validated and receive unique benefits and resources including dedicated development and technical support, marketing and training.

d&b audiotechnik APAC Partners Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic to Deliver Advanced Pro-audio Education

d&b audiotechnik Asia-Pacific has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore’s Republic Polytechnic (RP) to collaborate on a range of initiatives to enhance education, training and career opportunities. Anand Narayanan, CEO at d&b audiotechnik Asia-Pacific, led the move, which will see leaders from the d&b Education & Application Support, Research & Development, and Design teams work with Republic Polytechnic’s School of Technology for the Arts to deliver a range of student-focused education, internships and consultancy.

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Systems Integration Asia (SI Asia) is a trade publication dedicated to the professional audiovisual industry, technology managers and end-users in key vertical markets such as education, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, oil & gas and government in the Asia Pacific as well as the Middle East. The fortnightly E-newsletter complements the monthly digital magazine.