Features

Creating an escape with digital cinema

The cinema experience is as good today as it’s ever been, with technology helping to make the experience fully immersive. Paul Milligan looks at what the future holds, now that the conversion to digital is nearly completed.

Connecting one and all with BYOD

The rise of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) has caught organisations on the hop, and they are having to accommodate a range of devices and platforms as fast as they can. Paul Milligan looks at the issues involved, and what AV can learn from IT in putting systems in place.

When does smart mean sustainable?

As buildings get smarter one of the promises is that they'll also become more efficient. Anna Mitchell finds out the great opportunities open to integrators who are willing to take responsibility for building systems outside the core AV installation, as well as the many barriers they face in doing so.

Tackling counterfeit goods

As the pro AV market grows, so does its attractiveness to counterfeiters and grey-market distributors. Tim Kridel investigates how vendors are fighting back – and how integrators can too.

Looking at the Yamaha/Revolabs deal in light of M&A activity in AV

In March 2014, Revolabs announced that it would be acquired by Yamaha, where it would operate as a wholly owned subsidiary with its current management team. Tim Kridel recently spoke with JP Carney, Revolabs CEO and founder, about how M&A is changing pro AV.

Consultant champions education in Poland

Polish AV consultant Gregorz Augustyn is a strong advocate of education and discussion to push the AV industry forward. He talks to Anna Mitchell about new events and university courses changing the face of the market in Poland.