Features

Dr Joseph Kramer shares his opinions on digital video

Dr Joseph Kramer reflects on changes in the video market place, the cruel mistress that is digital technology, the bright promise of network video and the fitting situation in which analogue video is neither on nor off.

The French Connection

On paper it would seem French companies and those wishing to do business in the country would have many reasons to be positive. In the last five years France has overtaken the UK to become the world’s fifth biggest economy and despite falling into recession in 2007, its recovery rate was strong – beaten only by Europe’s powerhouse, Germany.

All or nothing

A project large enough to keep a company busy for a year or more is a rare blessing compared to the stress of trying to continually fill the order books with minor installation jobs.

AV meets IP: Implications and opportunities

AV devices and services are increasingly using IP networks, while enterprise IT departments are taking over AV responsibilities. Tim Kridel investigates what these trends mean for vendors and integrators.

Museums - What do curators want from the AV community?

Museums and visitor attractions are becoming ever more popular with people of all ages and are one of the largest mass-audience entertainment facilities in the world. Steve Montgomery finds out what curators are looking for when it comes to multimedia support.