MONTREAL — Nov. 4, 2009 — X2O Media, a full-service provider of software, network management, and content services for professional digital signage applications, today announced a new distribution partnership with Amara International Ltd. Under the agreement, Amara will offer X2O Media’s complete suite of broadcast-class digital signage products and services, including the popular Xpresenterâ„¢ platform, to its customers throughout China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In addition, Amara is set to demonstrate X2O’s Xpresenter for the first time at InfoComm China 2009, Nov. 9-11 in Booth A7-04. more

Industry organizations partner on cost-saving benefits and leadership event

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA November 4, 2009 — The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and PSA Security Network have announced a partnership involving NSCA’s Business & Leadership Conference and PSA-TEC. The endorsement package also includes NSCA’s SystemsPlus™ Insurance Solutions program which will allow PSA members to benefit from industry-specific health, stop loss, property & casualty, and surety insurance solutions. more

WOODBURY, NEW YORK, November 4, 2009 – Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that KSMQ—a PBS station in Austin, MN—has outfitted its main studio with three new Hitachi SK-HD1000 multi-standard, multi-format cameras to produce public interest programming for viewers in its Southern Minnesota-Northern Iowa coverage area. more

Wisdom Audio Sage Series on-wall speakers for use behind projection screens

CARSON CITY, Nev., Nov. 4, 2009 — Wisdom Audio (www.wisdomaudio.com), the leader in planar magnetic technologies, has announced that three new high-end speaker model variants have been added to its award-winning Sage Series line. The L150m (MSRP $16,000), an on-wall version of the Reference Line Source L150i in-wall, has been added to Sage Series for applications where in-wall installation is not possible or desired. The L100m and C150m line source solutions have been designed as on-wall solutions sized specifically for discreet installation behind perforated screens. MSRPs are $11,700 (L100m) and $17,500 (C150m). Expected availability for these three new models is December 2009. more

HAYWARD, Calif. — Nov. 04, 2009 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Oriolesâ„¢, is using a variety of Wohler monitoring gear within its newly installed HD digital production system. The ballpark’s upgraded facilities originate HD programming for new HD LED video displays and generate two HD channels for the in-house cable system. Installed in the scoreboard control room, Wohler audio and video monitoring systems enable convenient monitoring and QC of signals including the PA feed to the seating bowl, as well as program and effects audio to the home TV truck and home radio broadcast booth. more

WEST CHESTER, PA, NOVEMBER 4, 2009 — Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, proudly announces the promotion of Kim Treanor to Director of Customer Service & Sales Support. more

“The combination of declassified documents, President Carter’s private diaries, and cutting edge projection makes the description of a day at the White House one of the best examples of immersive education in the world.”
– Jay Hakes, Director, Carter Presidential Library and Museum

ATLANTA, GA (NOV 4, 2009) – Design and Production Incorporated, a full-service production and installation integrator, recently completed an $8.5 million renovation of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. From a fully interactive touch-table that pairs live projection with user-activated navigation, to a 6-panel projector-supplied rotunda, the Museum delivers historic materials through cutting-edge technology. Thirteen of Digital Projection International’s displays, including six 8,000-lumen TITAN HD-600 projectors and six dVision 1080p projectors, are delivering active imagery from numerous periods of Jimmy Carter’s life. more

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, November 4, 2009 — Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, control, and monitoring, has hired Fabrizio Campanale as Engineering Manager. Campanale will work out of the company’s headquarters in Zurich, leading and managing the development team and its operations to ensure proper and efficient planning and execution of all engineering projects. more

Leading audio and video communications integrator AVI-SPL today announced the promotion of Patrick Britton to general manager, systems integration, for AVI-SPL’s Washington, D.C. office. In this role, Britton will manage daily operations, schedule projects, analyze sales and performance data, and lead one of AVI-SPL’s largest teams. more

Leading audio visual integrator AVI-SPL will take Boston area professionals back to school for the final program in the 2009 AVI-SPL University series. The program, held at the Sheraton Braintree, Braintree, Mass., on Wednesday, Nov. 11, offers attendees access to industry-leading educational seminars taught by experts and certified trainers. AVI-SPL University is regarded as the largest professional audiovisual (AV) education series to be sponsored by a comprehensive AV solutions provider. more