Case Studies

G8 leaders get Yamaha audio system

Located on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, the town of Arzachena is a regional administrative centre near Costa Smeralda, the venue for the upcoming G8 summit being held between July 8 to 10. One of the facilities for media briefings that the politicians may use is the Arzachena Auditorium Comunale, which features a Yamaha audio system.

Knowledge transfer technology

The University of Warwick has made a significant investment in facilities to allow industry to benefit from the fruits of research projects centred around digital technologies. The Digital Laboratory was outfitted by Pure AV and boasts some serious AV, writes Chris Fitzsimmons.

McDonald’s TV starts in Vegas

Harris Corporation, a communications and information technology company, began a pilot program with McDonald’s in May that launched the fast-food chain’s branded TV channel — powered by Harris Digital Signage solutions — into 20 restaurants around the country. The announcement follows on the heels of two successful trials at the Viva McDonald’s location on the Las Vegas Strip, and an additional McDonald’s restaurant in Norwalk, California.

Best Western looks to Westinghouse for signage

The Best Western in Rowland Heights, California, part of the national hotel chain, wanted to spruce up its look and technology as its 20th anniversary approached two years ago. As part of a complete top-to-bottom renovation, the 135 room hotel wanted to reinforce its appeal to a new generation of corporate business travellers who regularly interact with cutting edge technology, much of it screen based.

Swiss school ramps up sound in auditorium

At the Kantonsschule in Wetzikon, Switzerland, Nexo’s EtherSound-ready NXAMP 4x1 amplifiers work within a networked audio system that is designed to provide an easy-to-use interface while offering complex functionality.

Smart-e at sea

Audiovisual switching and distribution company, Smart-e Limited, has designed and manufactured smartwave, a matrix specifically designed for leisure yachts, commercial shipping and subsea vehicles. The matrix which is available in a wide range of sizes, provides multi-screen live broadcast, entertainment and messaging facilities and can even be used to enhance the viewing of navigational information.