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FIRST WORDS
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To say our inaugural issue of SI India E-newsletter last month, i.e. Jan 2021, has been a big draw from its takers – the movers and makers of Indian AV – is an understatement. It gave us so much energy that we are pumped up to work more assiduously to up the value quotient as we move forward. It’s been a pleasant take for ourselves that the very second release would dish out so much variety.
Two mega initiatives involving three corporate giants and a proactive government with great intent; two initiatives from the AV industry’s apex body – one for building momentum towards the much anticipated ‘hybrid’ event of InfoComm India 2021, and the other for imparting ‘essentials of AV’ to aspiring professionals helping their concerted journey towards Certified accolades; double this number in new product launches, including a seemingly revolutionary product; a very topical interview; and yet again an incredible installation story!
A sumptuous platter for any Indian AVian!
It’s an indication of how much is on offer, and how much more to explore! This, on our just step no.2! I’m too tempted to imagine what our step no. 3 awaits us with.
Will give you a small hint of it. A thing that most AVians wanted to see happen. A truly Make-in-India story for AV. Rest, I would love to keep the excitement alive till it unfolds in full next month.
Ram Bhavanashi, Editor, India and Middle East
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VIDEO OF THE MONTH
InfoComm India’s 2020 edition of InfoComm India went virtual in October last and was a new experience for Indian ProAV industry. While it was exciting for most, wanting for more, it was sort of new and unconventional for others, wanting for more familiarization. A majority of the participants, therefore, wanted a ‘hybrid’ event for the ensuing events combining both physical exhibition giving the in-person experience, and the virtual exhibition facilitating those who cannot travel the event place.
Evidently, InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd, the promoter of the event, announced that the 2021 edition would be a hybrid one. As a measure of building momentum towards the hybrid event in September this year, InfoCommAsia has planned a series of three one-day virtual events set for 25 Feb, 29 April and 1 July targeted at the Indian market.
Considering the industry expectations, SI Asia caught up with Richard Tan, Executive Director of InfoCommAsia, to present a glimpse into what these one-day GoVirtual events are all about, and how it intends to rally the industry behind the cause. Hear it here, from the man behind the mission.
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THUS SAY THE PEERS
ABHIMANYU GUPTA
Director,
Actis Technologies
"We hope this will help value add the importance and experience of AV Integration in India. Look forward to seeing more."
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HARBIR SINGH
Managing Director,
Pan Intellecom
"It looks unique. Glad to see this coming up from India. We look forward to seeing more detailed AV news updates via this media."
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GOPI RAM MALIK Managing Director, AV Science & Technologies
"Fabulous work. Industry long needed something like this. Hope it carries forward the commendable work, & the industry comes together for its common good."
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Learn ‘Essentials of AV’: Through AVIXA APAC Study Group
With a view to enabling aspiring AV professionals in India, and beyond in the Asia Pacific region with the knowledge of what it calls ‘Essentials of AV’, AVIXA has set up a dedicated APAC Study Group, and initiated a special learning programme.
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AVIXA’s New India Country Manager: Consolidating the Connects, Audio-Visually
Gopalakrishnan TS – or simply Gopal, as he is fondly called by Pro AV ranks in India – needs no introduction. Growing coolly through multiple roles within AVIXA, he has evolved to take the prideful echelon of global AV umbrella body’s Country Manager for India. Few weeks though onto the seat, he has his task cut-out.
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Logitech, Microsoft Teams Join Hands to Empower Hybrid Workplace
As more companies began heading back to their offices this year, Logitech is collaborating with Microsoft to drive the industry transition as experientially and smoothly as possible. Following up with its recent launching of Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and RoomMate, Logitech has again come big to announce the industry’s first Microsoft Teams Rooms portfolio available on both Windows and Android.
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Sennheiser Upgrades TeamConnect Ceiling 2 with TruVoiceLIft
As companies begin their efforts to regain normalcy in the post-pandemic world, the biggest priority for them is to evolve the ‘new normal’ workplaces that are safe and secure in terms of employee well-being, and customized in terms of form and function- particularly with regard to the advanced ICT deployment that is critical to any business. This is exactly where the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 comes beckoning.
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India’s First, Permanent Mid-Air Projection
India is a land of wonderments, they said, and keep on saying! The statement often comes into veritable manifestation audio-visually; the more we explore, the more it manifests. This time, it’s Chennai-based AVL solutions provider Lux & Decibels creating what it says India’s first mid-air projection, with a 3D capping to culminate in a crescendo of excitement.
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Tata Commns, Google Cloud to Transform Indian Businesses
In yet another development of far-reaching potential, global digital ecosystem enabler Tata Communications announced its partnership with Google Cloud to drive cloud adoption and rapid transformation of Indian businesses. With this partnership, Tata Communications has further expanded their managed public cloud services portfolio to include capabilities for Google Cloud.
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Kramer Introduces New DSP-62-AEC to India Market
Further augmenting its audio solutions for best huddle space experience, Kramer Electronics has introduced to India market the new DSP-62-AEC- an advanced x 2 audio matrix switcher that packs powerful pro-audio performance into a compact multi-channel DSP, and 2:1 video switcher, perfect for huddle spaces and classrooms.
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MeitY to Set Up Quantum Computing Lab With AWS
In what is seen as a new potentially strong growth opportunity for Indian Audio-Visual sector, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India has announced a collaborative initiative with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to establish a Quantum Computing Applications Lab in the country.
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Bosch Introduces Open Standard INTEOX: Enabling Intelligence Unlimited
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With an apparent objective of taking surveillance beyond security into a future of unlimited possibilities of smart safety, Bosch Security Systems has come out with what is claimed to be revolutionary system solution. The security giant intends to usher in its unique system concept by enabling solution developers and systems integrators, and partners towards developing customer-specific apps or easily customize security solutions with no restrictions or boundaries.
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