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ISE 2023 was impressive. The crowded exhibition floors felt like the good years in Amsterdam. Barring unforeseen circumstances, 2024 will be a much bigger and even better show. Amid all the ISE news that we were churning out last week, many other new appointments had taken place, and this issue is filled with those appointments. We are also thrilled to share about teamLab's Immersive Art Experiences at Marina Bay Sands with Epson Projectors. Do check out the video as well produced by us for Epson for this project. The link to the video is within the article.

Thomas Richard Prakasam, Editorial Director

ISE 2023 Sets New Records in Barcelona

ISE 2023 delivered in style for the global AV and systems integration industry and the city of Barcelona (31 January-3 February 2023). Returning to its normal Jan/Feb timeslot in the AV calendar, ISE 2023 had 58,107 unique attendees from 155 countries, alongside record-breaking occupation in the city’s hotels, bars and entertainment venues, and with exhibitors reporting unparalleled footfall on booths across the largest ever ISE show floor..

teamLab Creates Immersive Art Experiences at Marina Bay Sands with Epson Projectors

teamLab's project at Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands once again brings art and technology to the forefront for visitors to immerse, interact and, as manifested by teamLab 'transcend boundaries in our perceptions of the world, of the relationship between the self and the world'. For the immersive aspect to happen, teamLab depends on technology and once again relied on Epson projector technology for this project.

Kramer and Samsung Team Up to Transform Smart Learning and Meeting Collaboration Experiences

Kramer, a leading audio-visual experiences pioneer, and Samsung, a premier display manufacturer, announced the certified compatibility of Kramer’s quicklaunch collaboration software with Samsung’s Flip Pro and QMB display series. This cross-certified solution creates immersive smart learning and meeting collaboration experiences in any type of classroom or office meeting space. It delivers high-quality video and audio, enriched with professional features and intuitive design, to elevate innovation, efficiency, and collaboration in business and education environments.

Barco Korea Appoints GOSOL to Drive a Wider Enterprise Adoption of ClickShare Conference

Barco has announced the appointment of technology distributor GOSOL as a ClickShare distributor to bring the ClickShare Conference solution to enterprise customers in South Korea. ClickShare, a best-in-class wireless videoconferencing system, allows organizations to embrace hybrid working by connecting seamlessly with employees’ preferred devices and software to create more intuitive meeting experiences in-person and remotely.

Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 Achieves Certification for Tencent Meeting

Sennheiser has announced that its TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) microphone is now certified for Tencent Meeting. With this certification, TCC2 also officially becomes a member of Tencent Meeting’s hardware certification ecosystem. The certified Sennheiser and Tencent Meeting communications system solutions include TCC2, Q-SYS Core 110f, SPA Series amplifier, and an AcousticDesign Series loudspeaker. The partnership between Sennheiser and Tencent Meeting delivers a seamless, high-quality complete audio experience for hybrid office scenarios.

Magewell Launches New Dante-Enabled, Multi-Format IP Audio Converter and Capture Device

Magewell has announced the company’s first solution with integrated support for Audinate’s Dante audio networking: the exceptionally flexible Pro Convert Audio DX multi-format IP audio encoder, decoder, and capture device. The new hardware lets users easily convert audio between Dante, NDI, and SRT transport technologies while also seamlessly bridging analog audio, software, and IP networks.

Key Digital Appoints Lavoro as Newest Distributor for the GCC Region

Key Digital, an award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge digital video processing and AV signal distribution solutions, has appointed the Dubai-based firm Lavoro as its newest distributor for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the seven member states which make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which includes Dubai. The announcement was made by DeWayne Rains, Key Digita vice president of Sales, and represents the brand’s ongoing initiative to expand its international distribution.

Peavey Commercial Audio Announces NAS Solutions as New Distributor for Australia and New Zealand

Peavey Commercial Audio has announced a new distribution deal with NAS Solutions. Effective immediately, the agreement covers Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1998, NAS Solutions has established a clear goal to create a single source for supplying comprehensive audio and video solutions to the markets of Australia and New Zealand. This new relationship with Peavey Commercial Audio emphasizes their commitment to the ongoing attention of the audio-visual needs of rapid industry growth within the Oceania region.

Riedel Hires Guillaume Mauffrey as Sales Director APAC

In a significant addition to the company’s global sales team, Riedel Communications has appointed Guillaume Mauffrey to serve as sales director APAC. In this new position, which Mauffrey assumed on Jan. 1, he is responsible for Riedel’s business growth across the entire Asia-Pacific region.

PPDS Adds Experienced AV Professionals to International Key Account Management Team

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TV products and solutions, has announced the appointments of highly experienced AV professionals Sven Beinlich and Jason Bacon to its globally-acclaimed team of International Key Account Directors. Launched in 2020, PPDS’ unrivalled IKAD team was created to help multi-national business customers – including those in retail, corporate, and hospitality – offering global consistency, together with local expertise and a single point of contact, to ensure faster, streamlined and more cost-efficient tailored project completions.

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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.