White Label Hospitality Technology and Commercial AV Engineering company, Hotensify has appointed Grant Cullingford as its Technical Operations Director. Founded in 2019, Hotensify is one of Europe’s fastest-growing integration and consultancy specialists, delivering fully tailored solutions – including digital signage, LED, interactive displays, in-room TVs and dedicated software – to leading hospitality venues in the UK and across Europe. Led by Hotensify owner and MD, Tony Tizzard – formerly Global Business Manager at Philips Professional Display Solutions, Airwave Europe Limited and Quadriga Worldwide – Grant hails from previous roles including Chief Technical Officer at Orbiss – a leader in Telephone,…
Author: Emma Hill
K-array, a leading manufacturer of professional audio solutions, has announced the extension of its control plug-in offerings. This focus reinforces K-array’s commitment to empowering integrators and users via improved control and integration capabilities of their audio systems. K-array’s control plug-ins provide integrators with the flexibility and convenience to manage and optimise audio solutions within the leading control systems. The latest additions to K-array’s control plug-in portfolio include integrations for Q-Sys, Crestron, Crestron Home, AMX, RTI and Control4. By forging these key partnerships, K-array ensures its products integrate seamlessly with some of the industry’s most widely used control platforms, across both…
AUDAC, a provider of innovative audio solutions, has announced its partnership with Sonic Value as the exclusive distributor of the AUDAC brand in South Korea. Sonic Value, known for its expertise in the audiovisual market, will now represent AUDAC and its wide range of products in South Korea. Sonic Value has built a strong reputation in South Korea for its commitment to delivering high-quality AV solutions and customer satisfaction. With a clear understanding of the company’s development strategy and a team of highly qualified professionals, Sonic Value is well-equipped to introduce AUDAC’s cutting-edge audio solutions to the South Korean market.…
Named after its Founder & Chairperson Nita Ambani – Bharatanatyam dancer, educationist, philanthropist, businesswoman, and patron of the arts – Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre is a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary destination in Mumbai’s central district of Bandra Kurla Complex. The venue officially opened on 31 March 2023, with a three-day-long gala that unveiled the best of Indian heritage in the presence of the biggest Indian and global names including the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, as well as Nick Jonas, Zendaya and Gigi Hadid. Along with partners TVSdesign, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, BAi, Lighting Design Alliance, AECOM, ETC, Rose Brand,…
Originally established in 1946 as a diverse theatre and premier movie destination, the Paris Theatre and its surrounding neighbourhood in Miami Beach faced several challenges during the 1970s. However, in the 1990s, it underwent a renaissance, being repurposed as a music and video production studio. Additionally, it became a sought-after backdrop for numerous renowned artists, including U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Madonna, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez. Today, the Paris Theatre, an art deco masterpiece located on the city’s 5th Street corridor, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Thanks to the restoration efforts and creative reimagining by the Massa Investment Group,…
Spanning three floors of a former Royal Mail Sorting Centre in London’s Covent Garden, Sandbox VR offers an immersive VR experience which is ably supported by an AV concept, designed and installed by London-based AV integrator, Crossover. The concept of Sandbox VR is inspired by the holodecks featured in Star Trek, with groups of up to six entering virtual worlds for a fun, competitive and social experience – with the social element enhanced afterwards when participants get together to review and relive their performances and enjoy refreshments. With two holodecks in the basement and two on the ground floor, the…
Located on Rue Rodier in Paris’s 9th district, La Condesa stands as a culinary gem in one of the city’s most exciting food destinations. The area boasts a diverse range of restaurants, cafes, and bars, offering innovative cuisine and unique dining experiences. La Condesa, one of the first Michelin Star-awarded restaurants in the district, is setting standards in more ways than one. Intent on complementing his gastronomic standards with a high-end audio experience, owner Chef Indra Carrillo Perea selected a Funktion-One loudspeaker system for the venue. The restaurant draws its name and inspiration from the vibrant neighbourhood of La Condesa…
ST Engineering Antycip and its partner, RSA Cosmos – Konica Minolta, have announced their first large-scale planetarium launch in the UK. The immersive simulation and VR solutions provider and its digital planetariums partner are helping Sherwood Observatory inspire STEM interest and opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged young residents, through extracurricular activities and a world-class visitor attraction, with RSA Cosmos’ best-in-class turnkey solutions and powerful astronomical software, SkyExplorer. Sherwood Observatory, located between the towns of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Mansfield has recently received Ashfield District Council’s unanimous approval for plans to build a £6.35 million planetarium and education centre to attract thousands of visitors.…
Manufacturers of innovative media engines, HIVE is known for its alternative approach to offering outstanding performance in a smaller form factor. With lower energy consumption and a reduced carbon footprint, HIVE products offer the same or improved media output as costly competitors. On a mission to continually improve the way AV projects are delivered, HIVE products have been deployed at immersive events and exhibitions around the world, including the Japan 2020 Olympics, Liverpool World Museum, Dubai World Expo and Frameless London. Of particular note is the recent launch of HIVE’s innovative BeeBlade product, an integrated media control solution offering unprecedented…
As Clear-Com continues to grow its business in the federal aviation and space agency and national defence markets, the company has announced the appointment of Preston New to a new role as Business Development Director for Military, Aerospace, and Government. Preston will oversee the strategic growth of Clear-Com’s account sales and new partnerships within these important sectors, encompassing endeavours like space and aerospace missions, unmanned systems, test and evaluation, training and simulation, and research and development, for all of which communication is mission-critical. Preston is a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) in the communications and maintenance specialities,…
