Features

Impact of Euro 2012 on Polish AV

The years leading up to any major championship bolster the building sector and provide plenty of opportunity to related businesses. Poland was no exception as it prepared for the recently held European Football Championships. Anna Mitchell hears from one of Poland's leading integrators on opportunities after the event.


Multimedia solutions boost medical training

After qualifying as a medical doctor Wim Van Renterghem saw an opportunity to combine his profession with his passion for multimedia and video technologies to launch mediAVentures, a specialist in transmission of HD and 3D live surgery.

ZigBee or not ZigBee?

From remote controls to building management, the low-power wireless technology is slowly making inroads in pro AV. Tim Kridel explores ZigBee’s potential as an alternative to wires and Wi-Fi.

AV control tech is key for lecture theatre management

As universities employ increasingly sophisticated AV equipment the control vendors are racing to provide solutions that ensure control remains simple and intuitive for teaching staff. Anna Mitchell talks to some of the people making sure universities have high-end solutions and accessible control.

Exploring an immersive dome projection environment

Fulldome's are immersive dome-based projection environments. No longer just available for large-scale planetariums, fulldome projection systems are increasingly used for immersive temporary installations as well as fixed installations used by visitor attractions, entertainment, simulation and training.

The best of times amid the worst of times?

Pro AV continues to grow even as the global economy flounders. Tim Kridel investigates what’s driving that growth, which sectors and countries are particularly hot and whether US integrators will expand into EMEA.