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Dear
newsletter readers! This
issue of www.AVP-Newsletter.com presents you with latest news from the data-
and video projection / presentation. 1) Prolight+Sound: 24 to 27 March 2010 in Frankfurt/Main
More: http://www.prolight-sound.com 2)
Screen Media Expo 2010: Updates and Speakers announced
Screen
Events Ltd announced updates to the education programme and confirmed
speakers for Screen Media Expo Europe, taking place at More: http://www.screenevents.co.uk Enjoy
reading! Yours Kai
Kröger |
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1) Prolight+Sound: 24 to 27
March 2010 in Frankfurt/Main 2) Screen Media Expo 2010: Updates and Speakers
announced 3) Future Source: 1 million Interactive Whiteboards in
2010 4) ISE 2010: Record-breaking ISE 2010 wows AV industry 5) Sharp: 3D ready with five new projectors 6) NEC Display Solutions and SMART combine products
for education 7) WolfVision: Visualizers VZ-P18 and VZ-P38 in a new
design 8) projectiondesign: ProNet 2.0 management software 9) DNP: DNP and Partners reap the benefits of ISE 10) Da-Lite: Acclaimed JKP Affinity Screen Series
expanded 11) beyerdynamic: Conference business in Amsterdam 12) Minicom Digital Signage and AOpen America announce
Partnership 13) Magenta: Alliance with Maverick 14) Da-Lite: InfoComm International Emerald AVSP Level
Designation 15) Paradigm AV: Jeffreys prepares for InfoComm
presidency 16) TLS GmbH: John Dodson as Business Development
Manager 17) TV One: Distributor of the Year titles at ISE 2010 |
3)
Future Source: 1 million Interactive Whiteboards in 2010
The
Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) phenomenon continues to take hold, with nearly
750,000 boards sold worldwide in 2009 and the market on track to top 1
million sales in 2010, according to a new strategic report from Futuresource Consulting. “All regions experienced major
growth last year, spread across multiple countries rather than localised
hotspots,” says Colin Messenger, Senior Consultant, Futuresource.
“Back in 2005 only three countries sold more than 10,000 IWBs;
last year we saw 12 countries hit this level. Driven by continued
technological developments, our projections show that one in six classrooms
will have an Interactive Whiteboard by 2012. There is a justifiably strong
mood of optimism amongst manufacturers.” In the 66 countries covered within
the Futuresource report, Messenger calculates there
are over 31 million classrooms, a huge market potential for companies
operating within this sector. More: http://www.futuresource-consulting.com |
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Alphabetical index
of companies: beyerdynamic (11), DNP (9), Da-Lite (10) (14), Future Source (3), ISE 2010 (4), Magenta (13), Minicom Digital Signage / AOpen America (12), projectiondesign (8), NEC Display Solutions / SMART (6), Paradigm AV (15), Prolight + Sound (1), Screen Media Expo 2010 (2), Sharp (5), TLS GmbH (16), TV One (17), WolfVision (7) |
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4) ISE 2010: Record-breaking ISE 2010 wows AV industry
More: http://www.iseurope.org 5)
Sharp: 3D ready with five new projectors
Three-dimensional
projection: With five new 1 Chip DLP projectors Sharp becomes "3D
Ready". Sharp presented its new line-up of 3D-compliant projectors for
the first time at the "Paperworld 2010".
With built-in DLP-link technology (TI) and interface to a 3D shutter glass
system, these models provide consummate 3D film viewing pleasure. The use of BrilliantColor technology (TI) guarantees detailed
high-resolution picture quality that can also be adjusted to personal
requirements. The bright new design of the projectors will look perfectly in
place in both home and office. A key precondition for this system is the
120-Hz technology used by Sharp projectors. In combination with the shutter
glasses, which consist of two liquid crystal displays that are synchronized
with the output signal to switch over between transparent image transmission
and occluding (darkening), the individual fields are displayed alternately in
rapid sequence at a frequency of 60 Hz for each eye. In this way, the left
eye always sees only the left view (field), and the right eye sees only the
right field. The brain of the viewer automatically integrates these separate
views, so that they are perceived as a single true-to-life three-dimensional
image. More: http://www.sharp.eu |
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6)
NEC Display Solutions and SMART combine products for education
NEC
Display Solutions Europe and SMART Technologies announced a working agreement
to offer education customers across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
better teaching and learning solutions. NEC Display Solutions Europe and
SMART unveiled a collaborative visual learning product combination at the
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE). Collaborative visual learning combines the
latest NEC NP610S short-throw projector and one of three projector-mounting
options with either the SMART Board 680 interactive whiteboard or SMART Board
V280 interactive whiteboard and SMART Notebook collaborative learning
software. Together these products offer a powerful and affordable interactive
display solution for the education market, in which both companies have
extensive experience and brand recognition. With the integration of a
category-leading interactive whiteboard and high-quality NEC projector, NEC
Display Solutions Europe and SMART are offering the simple integration of a
combined product that provides optimal performance with minimal setup.
Customers will be able to purchase the complete solution from select NEC
Display Solutions Europe and SMART resellers. Both NEC Display Solutions
Europe and SMART have demonstrated strengths in the education market that
provide both companies with significant advantages in working together. Their
arrangement does not alter existing agreements with distributors for either
company. More: http://www.smarttech.com and
http://www.nec-displays.com 7)
WolfVision: Visualizers
VZ-P18 and VZ-P38 in a new design
More: http://www.wolfvision.com 8)
projectiondesign: ProNet
2.0 management software
The very
first edition of projectiondesign’s upgraded ProNet 2.0 scalable network asset management software was
shown on the projectiondesign stand at IS Europe
2010. The new software is designed for managing an unlimited number of
projectors from a single site, using standard TCP/IP or RS232 communication.
It includes tools for accurate colour calibration, efficient network-based
management and also pixel-perfect blending and geometry correction when used
with the company’s Multi-image Processing System (MIPS). ProNet
2.0 is compatible with the entire range of projectiondesign
projectors and MIPS processors, and includes management features which will
maximise their use, minimize downtime, and therefore increase the return on
investment, all without unnecessary wiring, additional hardware or
programming. ProNet 2.0 is available in four
configurations. More: http://www.projectiondesign.com 9)
DNP: DNP and Partners reap the benefits of ISE
Optical
screen manufacturer, dnp Denmark, report an
overwhelming response to their portfolio of displays at the recent ISE 2010
in Amsterdam, where German distributors, COMM-TEC and Paradigm AV from the UK
were able to demonstrate the clear advantages of their groundbreaking
technology. Global sales manager, Søren Kraemmergaard, described the decision to allow their key
resellers to represent the company’s range in their own specialist sectors as
a complete success. “We noticed the favourable response, not only at these
booths but also those of OEM partners such as Christie and Eyevis,” he said. Kraemmergaard
added that although the general traffic appeared reduced this year, dnp were excited by the quality of visitor, and the
potential of the follow-ups that this has generated. While the market was
clearly getting more competitive, dnp seemed
largely unaffected. “Generally we saw more ‘white screen’ manufacturers of
primarily front projections rather than so called optical projection screens,
similar to those produced by dnp — which is good for
our market segment.” More: http://www.dnp.dk 10) Da-Lite: Acclaimed JKP Affinity Screen
Series expanded
More: http://www.da-lite.com 11) beyerdynamic: Conference business in
The
highlight from beyerdynamic at the ISE was the
encrypted wireless boundary microphone from their Stegos
product line. The main application for this encrypted system is speech
transfer in video conferences. A single receiver can accommodate signals from
up to four microphones. The system offers exceptional usability with a
battery life of up to 14 hours; a programmable microphone button which can be
used, for example, to mute all the microphones simultaneously; and the
facility to monitor the system from a PC or touch screen. The versatile range
of microphone units for the MCS-Digital wired conferencing system is to be
expanded further with brand new integrated units featuring Revoluto technology. These units can be concealed in the
table and opened out as required. This is made possible by the patented Revoluto technology, which removes the need for gooseneck
microphones. Featuring a high quality Nextel dark-black coating, the units
can be integrated aesthetically into desktops of varying materials. If
required, the cover can be finished with a special veneer to match the table
surface, allowing the technology to be integrated discreetly in any
conference table. The latest addition to the MCS 20 system is the MCS 263
unit for mounting under the table allowing flexible and discreet
installations. It provides a 5-pin XLR connection for microphones and phantom
power. More: http://www.beyerdynamic.com 12) Minicom Digital Signage and AOpen America announce Partnership
Minicom
Digital Signage and AOpen America announced a
partnership in the field of Digital Signage Players using video distribution
and extension over CAT5 cable. In the past months successful experiments have
taken place to combine Minicom Digital Signage’s DS
Vision 3000 product with AOpen America’s Digital
Engine and Media Servers. The distribution of high definition signals over
long distances between player and display can be difficult. Sometimes, while
it may seem more economical to place a small form factor player behind a
screen, the placing of players in accessible, environmentally controlled and
secure environments will actually save money over the life of the network. ”AOpen America is thrilled to find a partner in Minicom Digital Signage who provides a plug and play
solution to transfer high quality HD signals more than 200 meters using
simple CAT5 cable. This way, our players can be located in a controlled room
in our DS Engine Station, where they are accessible, secured and protected”,
says Dale Tsai, President at AOpen More: http://www.minicomdigitalsignage.com 13) Magenta: Alliance with Maverick
Magenta
Research, a global leader of high quality Matrix switchers and high
definition video extension solutions, has announced a newly established
pan-European alliance with Maverick to distribute its Cyan extension range.
Maverick, pan-European AV distributor, has
established a reputation for high levels of customer service and specialist
technical support over its 12 year history. The company is currently
constructing the widest range of Digital Signage products, as well as a team
of dedicated support specialists located in the UK, Spain, and Portugal. Full
roll out to 16 countries throughout Europe will take place over the next 12
months. More: http://www.magenta-research.com 14) Da-Lite: InfoComm
International Emerald AVSP Level Designation
More: http://www.da-lite.com 15) Paradigm AV: Jeffreys
prepares for InfoComm presidency
While Paradigm AV founder Greg Jeffreys prepares to take over the important role of
President of InfoComm in 2012, new appointments
have been announced to the board of his premier engineering and distribution
company. Paradigm report that Sales Manager Mick Perrone
and Operations Manager, Steve Pratt have joined the main board with immediate
effect and are appointed as Directors. This expands the working board, led by
Managing Director Paul Wood to five members. Greg Jeffreys
remains Chairman and Polly Whittaker as Finance Director. At the same time
Ross Hugo has been appointed as a non-executive director. More: http://www.rearpro.com 16) TLS GmbH: John Dodson as Business
Development Manager
The media
technology manufacturer TLS is now providing closer customer support in the
Middle East. John Dodson’s appointment will strengthen TLS’ sales support and
presence in the region. He will continue to be based in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. Dodson has an in-depth industry know-how,
and a long experience in the AV business. He has previously spent 23 years
with Bose Corporation where his positions included UK National Sales Manager
and Middle East and Africa General Manager. More: http://www.tls-gmbh.com 17) TV One: Distributor of the Year
titles at ISE 2010
TV One celebrates
Distributor’s accomplishments over the previous year by awarding 2009
Distributor of the Year titles at the recent ISE 2010 Exhibition held in
Amsterdam. “2009 was a successful year in regards to product sales across the
world and in particular the EMEA region”, comments Steven Mattingly, Managing
Director of TV One. “Much of this achievement is a result of the ongoing
support and partnership between TV One and our valued Distributors and we
wished to reflect on this by awarding those who had made a tremendous impact
in 2009.” Mike Waldeyer of Videlco
Europe (Germany) was there to collect the award for Best Overall Sales 2009
with recognition also being paid to FVS (France) and Michel Perin for outstanding contribution throughout the year.
Victor Garcia Duffo of DIMASA (Spain) collected the
award for Best Increased Sales 2009 with a mention to Markertek
(UK) as close runner up. The last award was accepted by Richard Barnes of
TADCO Pty Ltd (South Africa) for Best New Distributor Sales 2009 with Giorgio
Pausini of AVComm-Tec SRL
(Italy) receiving acknowledgement for their accomplishment also. More: http://www.tvone.eu Good bye,
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