Who is the customer?

The clearly defined channel structure in the AV market is being broken down by manufacturers and distributors who are talking more and more with the end users of their products. Far from seeing this a threat, Chris Fitsimmons examines why integrators should nurture these new lines of communication.

• 26/11/2015

VC in your web browser

Videoconferencing could about to be turned on its head much like traditional telephone communications were when Skype arrived. Tim Kridel explains what this could mean for VC vendors and AV integrators.

• 26/11/2015

• Software |

A new model

The software tools available to architects and AV integrators have historically been mutually exclusive. Steve Montgomery looks at the new breed of BIM software which marries AV systems into architecture.

• 26/11/2015

Magician reveals tricks of the trade

In June 2012 illusionist duo The Ehrlich Brothers staged Germany’s largest magic show at the TUI-Arena in Hannover. With performances going from strength to strength and an international TV show in the pipeline, Anna Mitchell learns why video technologies are essential to the brothers’ record-breaking shows.

• 26/11/2015

• UCandC | Smart-workspaces |

Capturing the market

Lecture capture and streaming technologies are increasing in popularity and deployments sit comfortably within most integrators skill sets. Anna Mitchell explores available technologies and how integrators can enter the market.

• 26/11/2015

• Displays |

Better than the real thing?

The selection of 4K cameras, displays and other hardware is growing. Tim Kridel looks at what AV professionals need to know about using the technology as well as uncovering an early example of 8K in use.

• 26/11/2015