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LiFi technology is presented as best in the UK to President Xi Jinping in China
pureLiFi, the pioneering technology company based in Scotland, using light to create next-generation wireless networks, have presented LiFi technology to President Xi Jinping at China’s International Import Expo (CIIE). The presentation took place as part of a UK innovation-themed pavilion with His Royal Highness The Duke of York and International Trade Secretary The Rt Hon…
How Businesses are Cutting Energy Costs Through Innovation
Energy-saving applications are constantly evolving and expanding. In order for businesses to stay on top of new energy regulations and their competition, leveraging new technologies has to be incorporated into any energy plan. New applications derived from new and existing technologies are helping businesses focus their energy saving efforts and produce tangible quantitative impacts to…
“NOT JUST TICKING BOXES ON A TENDER” – SION ROWLANDS EXPLAINS THE FULLY INTEGRATED SOLUTION DURING OUR LATEST PODCAST
Please note: The podcast player below will behave differently depending on your device and/or browser. If you click “PLAY” or click on the waveform visualization within the player, and it does not start, simply click this link for the direct podcast page: https://www.microdrones.com/en/content/not-just-ticking-boxes-on-a-tender-sion-rowlands-explains-the-fully-integrated-solution-during-o/ For a written summary of the most important points of the interview,…
MarketScale Pro AV: Episode 1
This is The MarketScale Pro AV Show, hosted by Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B. Your weekly B2B kick-back for the best thought leadership in the industry, bringing you education, information and inspiration. On the first episode of The MarketScale Pro AV Show, you’ll get to hear from thought leaders, analysts, and innovators alike,…
AT&T 5G Network is Launching Soon
AT&T will light up cities with 5G mobile technology this year. Faster data speeds and shorter communication delays could enable technology like self-driving cars. 5G technology has potential to create things like smart traffic lights as well. AT&T’s 5G will use millimeter wave connections – high-frequency radio waves that send signals at long distances. The…
Xlab Kicks off in Brooklyn Today
The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) is hosting one of its premier events, Xlab 2018, on Nov. 1 and 2 in New York City. Attendees will be able to tour several of the area’s elite design studios and have an opportunity to hear from some of the experiential design industry’s most prominent figures. The…
Housing Boom in Seattle and Portland Brings Stability
Rents are mercifully beginning to decline in the high-cost/high-growth cities of the Pacific Northwest. Portland and Seattle are great examples of basic economics in action. Portland alone added 4,419 new housing units in 2016, more than it added in the five years prior to 2014 combined. As the number of apartment units being built has risen, average rents…
ORGATEC 2018 Challenges Designers to Rethink the Modern Office
The theme for ORGATEC 2018, held in Cologne, Germany, was “Visionary concepts for a new work culture.” There were a number of exhibitors, including Lars Boisen, Montana Furniture’s head of sales for Europe; Anton Van de Putte, CEO of BoConcept; and Thomas Halliday, Manager of Dealer Sales, Nick Laughton, Sales Director, and Kempton Williams, President…
AR or VR? Which Will Impact the Future More?
Augmented Vs Virtual Reality: What The Future Holds Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) may seem like the same kind of cutting-edge technology. However, these technologies have their differences, including the ways they are likely to impact the future and evolve over time. Experts are making their predictions based on the effects of each…
LCD VS LED – WHAT TO KNOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT VIDEO DISPLAY
Choosing the right display for a video wall can be overwhelming and confusing. Screens are growing in size, resolutions are increasing, and there are new, more advanced video display options available each year. The first question to address is whether to use an LCD or LED display. Before deciding, it’s important to understand the purpose…
BUYER BEWARE! COSTS DON’T STOP AFTER INITIAL LCD PURCHASE!
Halloween is upon is. That means ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and gravestones will decorate streets and sidewalks across the country for the remaining days of October. While these spooky spectacles may frighten both children and parents alike, we in the digital display industry are far more wary of hidden costs than haunted houses. We’ve long articulated…
CONVEX LEADERSHIP DELIVERS SMOOTH OFFBOARDING TRANSITIONS
Everyone is familiar with the employee onboarding process. Activities such as orientation, technology setup, and welcome exercises are meant to integrate new employees with the team in an uplifting and constructive manner to benefit both the employees and the business. Similarly, when a downturn in business necessitates a workforce reduction, offboarding procedures can have long-term…
Fight Valet Fraud and Recover Lost Revenue with Ticketless SMS Valet®
Valet stakeholders have much to worry about—staying relevant to edge out the competition, marketing their business to land prime venue real estate, parking laws and ordinance compliance, navigating complicated insurance concerns, and more, all of which affect their bottom line. Customer theft is another concern. We’ve all heard the stories, both verified and alleged, of…
Retail As A Second Language with Chris Barnes of Gladson
Throughout history, there’s always been a sense of supply and demand; some people have a thing, and others want said thing. As we became more civilized, we refined our process from physically taking by force, to trading equitable goods. That transactional narrative has seen a lot of change, and coincidentally, the language and information…
An Insider’s Look at a Day in the Life of Mimo Monitors CEO David Anderson
At Mimo Monitors, we’ve been lucky enough to be experiencing tremendous growth, expanding into new markets and launching new products, which has kept our team busy and engaged. Our team can always count on a quick pace, a busy schedule, and a consistently evolving marketplace. Because of the fast pace we maintain, no two days…
An Ordinary Project with Extraordinary Results, with Bob Magnus of D3 LED
Every project tells a story, and every project has a learning lesson. For Pro AV designers and installers, this is the hard truth. As the technology provided has changed, so has the way AV professionals interact with their clients. The whole industry has seen a consultative shift, finding that customers value quality customer service…
What the Hologram Effect Trend Means for Events
Hologram effects and many related optical presentations and illusions have advanced greatly in the last several years. There are many avenues to producing this type of imaging, from updated applications of the classic theater trick of Pepper’s Ghost to the use of Nebula Net or holo-gauze to project lifelike, seemingly three-dimensional imagery. Hologram effects and…
Behind the Scenes with FOH Engineer Matteo Cifelli
Matteo Cifelli Takes on a Knight with Tactus The most flexible live event and recording audio mixing solution to date, the rock-solid hardware of the modular Tactus digital console in conjunction with Waves’ state-of-the-art eMotion LV1 software delivers the highest level studio-grade quality and effects available today. Tactus’ modular concept provides for adaptability to meet…
Tech Data Systems and ARCA: A Partnership You Can Bank On
Tech Data Systems integrates technology and flexibility, offering a vast selection of options for your financial institution’s best performance. As part of our commitment to these high standards, Tech Data Systems has partnered with ARCA. Through this partnership, our customers will have access to ARCA’s full line of teller cash recyclers. ARCA—right size, right fit….
Bit Depth And Why It Matters
Despite a good deal of confusion – and unfortunately, misrepresentation – in the digital signage industry, bit depth is actually an important metric for purchasers, advertisers and content creators to consider. Bit depth, sometimes referred to as color depth or color capacity, can be a very technical, in-the-weeds concept, but here we’ll keep it fairly…
The Evolution of Digital Signage in Five Decades
Digital signage is an innovative, ever-changing medium. While many experience it on a daily basis, this isn’t an industry that rests on its past advances. The origins of digital signage goes back to the 1970’s, but since then, has evolved into one of the most crucial communications channels for brands around the world. Explore this…
BAD GAS MEANS BAD PERFORMANCE FOR SMALL ENGINES
The small engines found in lawnmowers and four-wheelers perform best with fuel that is less than a month old. So if you’ve stored your lawnmower away for the season or haven’t used your ATV in a while, it’s essential to ensure bad gas doesn’t take a toll on the performance of your equipment. Replace Old…
Automakers Turn to Composites to Reach Their Fuel and Emissions Goals
Reducing harmful carbon emissions has become a mission for nations all over the world as governments from the United States, China, Japan, and within the European Union have enacted guidelines designed to curb carbon output. Recent laws raising fuel efficiency standards have spurred car manufacturers to research ways into improving the number of miles per…
MSSU: Creating a Championship Game-Day Environment
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