Features

IP video surveillance gets smart

Video content analytics aims to provide more effective surveillance – and not just for security applications, Tim Kridel reports on the opportunities for integrators.

  • 27/11/2015

Lights out?

The last time we took a look at the South African market, all concerned were filled with seemingly boundless optimism about the prospects for the AV industry and the uplift expected from the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but a lot can change in nine months…

  • 27/11/2015

Control freaks

The room control product space has become increasingly active of late with a couple of new entries into the market place as well as the disappearance of at least one. In an effort to keep you abreast of the latest developments we take a look at what’s on offer right now.

  • 27/11/2015

Peer review - DNP Supernova

Reviewed by Petr Barcal from AV Media - Supernova is an optical front projection screen bringing rear projection screen advantages to a front screen projection system. It appears to have a silver/grey painted surface, but according to DNP people it contains seven or so various layers. In fact it is a piece of advanced technology. And it really works!

  • 27/11/2015

Interview - A zest for technology

InAVate recently caught up with Andy Hawkins, Group Sales & Marketing Director, and Geoff Robertson, Chief Executive Office or MediaZest, an interesting player in the outdoor media market. The company draws on its agency experience and AV background to blur the lines between creativity and installation.

  • 27/11/2015

Tutorial - Terminating Ethernet cables

Ethernet connections typically use Category 5e or Category 6 cable, which contains four pairs of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wire. These are terminated using the RJ-45, 8-pin modular connector. The connector pins are designed to penetrate the insulation of each cable when pressure is applied using a compression tool. Here’s how to do it properly...

  • 27/11/2015