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InfoComm Southeast Asia held from 2 to 4 November, exceeded expectations. The in-person exhibition attracted 6,593 visitors from Thailand and across the region. The floor space featured 130 exhibitors from 18 countries with 41 companies exhibiting for the first time. Through the Invited Guests Program, InfoComm Southeast Asia specially invited and hosted 252 key and senior decision-makers from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

Next year the show has been renamed to InfoComm Asia, providing a platform for global manufacturers interested in developing a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific market to congregate at one place. The venue has also been shifted to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

Thomas Richard Prakasam, Editorial Director

InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 Ups the Game for All in the New Business Landscape

The 3-day InfoComm Southeast Asia 2022 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) came to a close on 4 November 2022. Returning in-person for the first time since its launch in 2019, Asia’s premier Professional AudioVisual (Pro-AV) and Transformative Technology Exhibition and Summit saw exhibitors, visitors and delegates from 22 countries. It was non-stop action across the Exhibition show floor and the various Summit session venues.

Analog Way Announces New Distributor in China

Analog Way is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement in China with Jiangsu R&J Electronics. Jiangsu R&J Electronics Co. Ltd is a professional audio and video systems company specialising in R&D, sales, and rental of broadcast equipment for use in live production. The company is also actively involved in live sports, eSports, entertainment and recording.

Kramer Joins the GPA Global Partner Program to Deliver Future-facing Audio-visual Technologies to Customers Worldwide

Kramer, a leading audio-visual experience company, has formally joined GPA’s Partner Program as a strategic global vendor, strengthening its global position and offering to its enterprise customers. Kramer’s selection to partner program rested on its shared values with GPA. Both organisations are committed to helping end-users effortlessly connect, collaborate, and create, believing that audio-visual technology can amplify the human experience and help people reach their potential.

Adam Hall Group Appoints SVI as Exclusive Distributor in Indonesia

The Adam Hall Group continues to expand its international sales network. With SVI (Suara Visual Indonesia), Adam Hall has gained an experienced distribution partner in Indonesia. SVI is one of the leading distributors, and AV integrators in Indonesia in the areas of audio, lighting, video, MI, automation and more and will take over the exclusive distribution for the solutions of the Adam Hall brands LD Systems, Cameo and Palmer with immediate effect.

XR Studio: GIANTSTEP’s Journey (Part Two)

GIANTSTEP is a content solutions company that produces some of the best visual content in Korea. The company specialises in using the latest innovative content technologies like AI-based virtual human production, real-time XR content, immersive real-time content and VFX. The company recently set up its XR studio. In this no holds barred interview, Choi Seong Ho, CTO of GIANTSTEP responsible for setting up the company’s XR Studio, comments, “To be honest, almost every process from design to operation was difficult.”

Nureva Appoints EZPro as its Distributor in China

Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio and video conferencing solutions, announces the appointment of EZPro as its distributor in China. EZPro has begun to introduce Nureva’s audio and video solutions to the Chinese business and education markets, where there is an increasing need for IT departments to support hybrid meetings and learning environments.

Epson Unveils World’s Smallest and Lightest 20K Lumens Laser Projector

Epson has announced the new PU2200 series of three high-brightness projectors that range from 13,000 to 20,000 lumens of equal colour and white brightness. The EB-PU2220B projector is the world’s smallest and lightest 20,000lm projector(1). The PU2200 range of projectors boasts a unique liquid cooling system and a newly optimised structure. Designed to deliver stunning image quality at resolutions that exceed Full HD coupled with 4K enhancement support, EB-PU2220B projector is also constructed to be 64% smaller and more compact than its predecessor, the EB-L20000UNL.

Uniguest Expands Channel Capabilities with Acquisition of Leading IP Video Provider MediaStar

Uniguest, a global leader in digital engagement technology to multiple end markets, has announced the acquisition of MediaStar Systems (formerly Cabletime Limited), an IP video and digital signage provider to the professional AV industry. Founded in 1984 and based in Newbury, United Kingdom, MediaStar Systems develops IPTV and digital signage software and hardware solutions. MediaStar technology allows its channel partners to implement and install professional AV solutions quickly and securely for end-user customers.

Vietnam’s First d&b Soundscape System Installed at Friendship Theatre, Hanoi

Hanoi’s Friendship Theatre has become Vietnam’s first performing arts venue to install a d&b Soundscape system. The package comprises the DS100 Signal Engine with the En-Scene algorithm to provide accurate source localization and XSL line arrays paired with V10P point sources for a 180° frontal system. The theatre, housed inside the brutalist-style Cultural Friendship Palace in central Hanoi, is one of the city’s cherished historic landmarks and hosts a diverse mix of local and international productions, including classical, dance and other cultural performances. The main space is the 1100-seater, two-level Great Hall.

Hangzhou Esports Center Keeps the Energy High with EAW

Hangzhou Esports Center, the first professional esports venue in China, recently opened its doors to esports professionals. The starship-shaped venue is the perfect fit for the futuristic and science-fiction feel of esports, but due to the large event space with a long reverberation time, it was a challenge to find an audio system that could achieve the extremely high requirements for esports competitions. Tasked with providing the overall solution for the Hangzhou Esports Center project, Zhejiang Dafeng Industry Co., Ltd., along with AV distributor and provider EZPro, designed and delivered a comprehensive PA system utilizing a range of products from Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW).

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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.