Features

Alarming developments

Chris Fitzsimmons examines some of the technical and product innovations occurring in the world of EN 60849 compliant voice alarm systems. A different approach to the legislation from The Netherlands is opening up and interesting design opportunity.

  • 27/11/2015

PLASA Report - Hidden Gems

Last month our show preview posed a question, one that has bothered me for the last few months. What exactly is PLASA for? Following another two days in the field I’m not sure we’re any closer to answering that question, but what is certain is that the show continues to occupy a privileged spot in the affections of both visitors and exhibitors.

  • 27/11/2015

i for AV

Apple’s iPod and iPhone are breaking into the commercial AV market, displacing some equipment and complementing others, writes Tim Kridel. Here he looks at the potential for mobile devices to be used in the pro AV space.

  • 27/11/2015

The times are a changing

Why does a company with a strong brand and a successful history choose to reinvent itself? Chris Fitzsimmons went along to the newly rebranded POLARaudio to talk about the changing face of distribution in a rapidly evolving AV market.

  • 27/11/2015

Digital fabrics

Projection screens are just as important part of an AV solution as the projector itself. But there are a myriad of factors out there which will influence your decision on which to specify.

  • 27/11/2015

High street spending

The current banking crisis and credit crunch are reported to be affecting all aspects of our lives: cash is scarce, belts are being tightened, banks are closing, consumer confidence is low. So how is that affecting the EMEA retail industry, and more specifically the installation of new equipment and technologies in stores? Steve Montgomery finds out.

  • 27/11/2015