Features

Behind the screens

Behind every digital signage installation is a host of supporting services and technologies designed to ensure the message gets across successfully. This month’s technology insight looks across the whole range of applications to uncover these unsung heroes of the world of digital signage as InAVate goes…

Thorns on the RoHS

In its first year, RoHS’ regulations have hit some companies harder than others. Tim Kridel speaks to a cross section of the EMEA market to see what the effects have been.

There’s a buzz around wireless

Following March’s InAVate Asks poll results, which showed a relatively significant number of people who weren’t aware of ZigBee, we decided to attempt to rectify the situation a little. Who better to explain what it’s all about, and its implications for the AV market, than the Chairman of the ZigBee alliance, Bob Heile.

Rooms for improvement

In this issue’s market insight, InAVate tours the very corners of the region to get a snapshot of what’s going on in the hospitality market. Integrators and distributors give their side of the story and we also try to discover who really does make the decisions and therefore whom the integrator needs to influence.

Comme ci, comme ça

After several years of economic stagnation, is the French AV market ready to be born anew in the wake of a Presidential election. InAVate talks to those in the know to find out if it’s a case of Gallic charm or….

AV’s Low-Fibre Diet

Fibre is a viable alternative to copper. So why aren’t more AV pros using it? Tim Kridel investigates...