A tight fit

Video compression is not new. Analogue TV has always used video compression to squeeze pictures of infinite resolution into finite fields and frames by means of discrete picture lines. However, the expanding demand for a wide variety of digital images to be delivered over network connections of differing bandwidths has amplified the need for a multitude of video compression devices, Steve Montgomery writes.

• 27/11/2015

Staying Focused

Focused-audio products are leveraging digital signage growth and other trends to break out of their niche status. Tim Kridel looks at where the technology is headed. The world is a noisy place, and it’s getting noisier. One reason is the proliferation of multimedia advertising, such as digital signage in mall kiosks and grocery store checkout lanes. That can create a snowball effect, as one advertiser cranks up its volume to try rise above the din.

• 27/11/2015

Alright on the night

When it comes to music and entertainment sound quality is a number one concern. Anna Mitchell hears from integrators who have faced and overcome numerous challenges to providing systems capable of handling the most demanding criteria.

• 27/11/2015

Bueno Sera

Things are looking up in Italy. Its membership of the Euro, the relative caution of its banking system compared to its neighbours and a general sense of déjà vu amongst the business community are helping the economy recover faster than most, writes Chris Fitzsimmons.

• 27/11/2015

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Controlling influences

Steve Montgomery reports on the latest developments in AV control solutions.

• 27/11/2015

Bucking the trend

Chris Fitzsimmons talks to Adrian Ionescu managing director of Romanian installation and rental specialists the Paradigma Group, and started by asking the sadly obvious question – how is the group faring in the current economic climate.

• 27/11/2015