A guide to exhibitors at the Peerless

By AV Magazine in Industry events, UK&I May 9, 2023 0

More than 30 returning and new-for-2023 exhibitors can be seen at next week's show where visitors will have the chance to enter a competition to win tickets to 2023 Ashes Test matches.

Peerless-AV EMEA has published a guide to exhibitors at this year AV Showcase which will be held at Lord's Cricket Ground on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 May. Over 30 returning and new for 2023 brands have signed up to exhibit in the Nursery Pavilion, with entry at the North Gate.

The show will be accompanied by a strong technical education programme across both days. There will be a mix-and-mingle evening drinks reception on Tuesday 16 May while the AV User Group will host a strictly members-only daytime meeting on Wednesday 17 May on the grounds. Free Lord's tours are also available and visitors will have the chance to enter a competition to win two tickets to the 2023 Ashes Test cricket matches to be played between England and Australia this June and July.

Exhibitor News

AbsenNew for 2023, Absen will provide visitors to the Peerless-AV Showcase with a look behind the scenes at the Allen Stand's brand-new 116SQM SR10S LED scoreboard. The team will also showcase the PL 2.5 indoor LED screen powered by Brompton and A99 stadium perimeter display, all of which assure stability and reliability, with modules designed for all weather conditions. During the two-day event, Absen will be filming a case study of the installations at Lord's Cricket Ground to highlight the benefits of these LED installations.

On its stand, Absen will be highlighting its MR2.5 LED floor panels, which can be easily connected together to create eye-catching flooring of any size. The matte finish provides a non-reflective surface that is ideal for outdoor installations, and with the ability to be hung and stacked, as well as becoming interactive, the MR2.5 is proving popular.

Also on show will be the Absenicon C Series, featuring an all-in-one design, with embedded system controller, PSU and audio integrated for the ultimate meeting experience. Its ultra-slim frame, hidden cable design and exceptional visual performance provides easy and reliable wireless content sharing.

AMXAMX will present its latest products and partnerships for video and control solutions. The latest in networked AV, the SVSI N2600 product range offers cost-effective, powerfully robust and features high-quality, low latency 4K video, ideal for live video and detailed content in classrooms, meeting spaces, courtrooms, and more. In addition, the stand will feature demos of Varia, the next-generation, professional-grade touch panels. Varia is designed to adapt to the needs of your environment by offering a selection of pre-loaded personas that define the entire panel experience. AMX has worked with industry partners to provide a holistic solution, enabling seamless integration across control, booking and collaboration platforms. There will also be an onsite competition for a chance to win some JBL goodies.

Barco The new ClickShare CX-50 will be at the AV Showcase, bringing flexible, inclusive wireless conferencing to high-impact meeting rooms. ClickShare automatically connects to room devices and helps start a video meeting from your laptop, using any conference tool, allowing users to create a space where minds meet, in one click. This can be done with the the ClickShare Button or the intent-based meeting flows powered by the App. The CX-50 comes with dual screen support, content and people side-by-side on-screen and touch-enabled interactivity features like local view of the room display, annotation, and blackboarding. ClickShare also offers enhanced security and network integration for any enterprise while XMS Cloud Management guarantees easy management of units and analytics to drive the digital workplace.

DTENDTEN is changing the way people connect and collaborate through immersive, video-first and touchscreen devices. At this year's AV Showcase, DTEN are excited to be showcasing their new multi-platform, all-in-one range, the D7X series, which includes their first Microsoft certified MTR device. DTEN will also be showcasing their inclusive portfolio of plug-and-play touch screen solutions for businesses, schools, homes, and hybrid environments using Zoom Rooms. Visit DTEN at Lords for live demonstrations and to find out more about how you can make your hybrid working environments more collaborative.

EpsonAs the world's number one projector manufacturer since 2001, Epson UK plays a market-leading role in the provision of high-quality visual technology into a variety of sectors. Epson's self-developed 3LCD technology ensures accurate and bright content that is visible to all users. Epson always appreciates the opportunity to showcase new product developments that can improve image quality, reliability and ease of use. With several new product ranges announced and showcased during ISE 2023, Epson UK looks forward to working on future projects and opportunities with our partners.

JabraJabra is showcasing the PanaCast 50 Video Bar System for the first time in the UK after a successful unveiling at ISE 2023. Part of Jabra's PanaCast 50 solution portfolio for small-medium sized meeting rooms, the Jabra PanaCast 50 Video Bar System is an integrated solution, that includes an Android-based compute unit, as well as state-of-the-art SOCs, speakers, microphones, video camera, with network and display interfaces for easy deployment. The solution comes with a 10.1" touch controller to manage the room experience. The system natively and securely runs Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android or Zoom Rooms.

iiyamaiiyama will show the all new TE12 SERIES, a new range of highly versatile interactive LFDs designed to inspire all possibilities in all stages for education, start-up and large-scale businesses. Available in sizes ranging from 55″ to 88″, the new series includes Android 11 and optional OPS Slot PC features, meaning users can smoothly annotate and control any content on the display from any source. It also boasts a new 4K Interface with User Profiles for simple login and access to a bespoke menu and Cloud Drives. In delivering this new series, iiyama is a trusted Interactive Display brand for many of the world's largest organisations in education and business alike.

LenovoLenovo has expanded its portfolio of Smart Collaboration Solutions with the new standalone ThinkSmart View Plus and will be presenting these on the booth at Lord's. ThinkSmart View Plus running Microsoft Teams display allows users to better collaborate in multiple scenarios with a dedicated unified video communications solution. A standalone collaboration display with premium audio, video, and whiteboarding features, the smart collaboration solution is purpose-built for hot desking, phone booths, executive desks and home office use cases. Also joining the portfolio is the newly announced Lenovo IP Controller and ThinkSmart One, the world's first Windows-based collaboration bar, which is now available to partners across the UK.

NeatAs you increasingly add video technology across your different workspaces and offices worldwide, you will need reliable and efficient advanced functionality to deploy and manage your devices effectively for maximum workforce productivity. Neat Pulse is a full-service offering that gives users technical support, an extended warranty, cloud management and monitoring for all Neat devices. Stop by the Neat booth at The AV Showcase to find out more around the Neat experiences (Neat Symmetry, Neat Boundary, Neat Sense, including Neat Pulse) and the full portfolio of devices, embarrassingly simple to install, manage and roll out, covering 90% of business meeting needs.

Nowsignage The industry's most trusted and fastest growing digital signage CMS and winner of Digital Signage Technology of the Year 2022 at the AV Awards, NowSignage is pleased to announce its latest feature release… OnDemand! You can book your demo of OnDemand and a whole host of other innovative features.

Developed as a custom development for a 3,400-screen rollout for a major supermarket, this industry-first feature is available now to all customers for no additional cost! OnDemand provides users with the ability to instantly trigger localised content, alerts, or bespoke messages/announcements to any screen within their network, via any mobile device.

Peerless-AVPeerless-AV will show the new, SEAMLESS Kitted Series Universal dvLED mounting system, the first of its kind on the market, unveiled at ISE 2023 and available globally in June. Modular, cost-effective, scalable and stockable with fewer SKUs, the mount facilitates fast, easy latching of dvLED displays via quick-connect clamps, resulting in a dramatically simplified installation. The latest SEAMLESS Kitted+ dvLED mounting solutions will also be presented, demonstrating versatility of substructure offerings for installations where mounting to a wall is not an option. Furthermore, Peerless-AV will show a true universal UC/VC solution to meet the needs of any all-in-one soundbar and the now available, new generation single and dual sided Smart City Kiosks will be located around the venue as wayfinding and information boards.

Peerless-AV will also be running a Wild West Showdown at the AV Showcase. Using Peerless-AV's quick and easy to install full-service video wall mounts, visitors will be challenged to see who can claim the title of Mount Hero, the fastest installer in town!

PrometheanVisitors to the Promethean team at The AV Showcase will gain hands on experience and see a demonstration of the ActivPanel 9 series. Visitors can find out all about Promethean's latest offer for up to 60% off, and find out about joining the company's channel partner community. The team on stand would be happy to talk through the Promethean Partner Programme.

ROOMZSwiss company ROOMZ is showcasing it cable free meeting room booking panels, which can be installed everywhere in just a few minutes. With the Flex office management application, employees can easily book a desk or parking space on the spot, or in advance to easily organise their day at the office. ROOMZ offers a reliable ecosystem to enhance collaboration and the employee experience. With the all new and powerful Advanced Analytics tool, facility managers can also get comprehensive insights to understand how their offices are being used and adapt the design accordingly. Finally, the whole ecosystem has been designed to be data secure, as energy efficient as possible, and to have a long service life.

SennheiserSennheiser is showing a new ceiling microphone for mid-sized meeting rooms and lecture or collaboration spaces. Named TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M), the new TeamConnect Ceiling solution was unveiled at ISE 2023 in Barcelona, where it won a Best at Show Award. TCC M delivers all the innovation and features of the award-winning TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) to a new segment of the meeting space market. With a coverage area of up to 40 sq metres, customers can now bring the power of TCC 2 to their mid-sized meeting space, with a sleek design and at an attractive price-point. Unlike the TCC 2, TCC M is round, but does offer the same ceiling installation choices – surface mounted, suspended, or flush mounted. These options allow for cable-free tables and flexible furniture arrangement.

Sharp/NECAt the Peerless-AV Showcase, Sharp/NEC will present the latest visual technologies purpose-designed to help businesses meet the challenges of hybrid workflows. Through its collaboration with industry-leading solutions providers, Sharp/NEC offers solutions which deliver seamless compatibility and a high-quality experience for users of Teams, Cisco Webex, Barco Clickshare, Crestron Roomview, and more. With LCD, dvLED and projection technology in the portfolio, by partnering with Sharp/NEC, users can achieve the perfect-fit solution to their application requirements. From interactive touch screens for collaboration, to large surface dvLED solutions for panoramic video conferencing, to super-silent laser projection – its expert consultancy approach ensures best outcomes and long-term customer satisfaction.

ShureShure's flagship networked microphone, the MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone (MXA920W-S), is back in stock, shipping on demand and showing at Lord's! Also on show will be the recently launched brand new GLX-D+ Dual Band Digital Wireless System. The GLX-D+ Dual Band Digital Wireless is the perfect solution for presenters who want to go wireless with confidence, and without complexity. Three firmware updates have also been released for the Stem Ecosystem; upgrading the RoomDesign Tool, Stem API For third-party device control and monitoring, mute sync and local network functionality.

SignageliveSignagelive, with its new ultra-flexible Hierarchies tool, gives organisations everything they need to scale their corporate digital signage quickly, securely and effectively. The no-fuss solution makes it easy to roll out content management responsibilities across every team, and grant employees exactly the access they need, without relaxing any network security protocols. Enabling companies to split network management and visibility, Signagelive Hierarchies makes delayed user access and workflow bottlenecks a thing of the past. It is the ultimate tool to help boost team productivity and maximise digital signage outcomes.

SonySony is hitting the road to showcase its latest line-up with a European road trip covering 60 locations in 17 countries, including Lord's London for the AV Showcase. The tour will bring Sony closer to its customers and provide a more personalised, hands-on experience for visitors. Two mobile demonstration units will include demonstrations across the growing BRAVIA 4K Professional display range. The Sony workplace management solution TEOS will be in control of the installed devices and allow management of them remotely throughout the roadshow. The displays will showcase BRAVIA supervisor as shown at ISE, wayfinding, and digital signage solutions. Visitors will also be able to see a live demonstration of the new SRG-A40 pan-tilt-zoom camera with AI (Artificial Intelligence) auto-tracking.

Sound Control Technologies (SCT)SCT will show its new USB range of switches and extensions along with its core camera integration technology. SCT is a pioneering manufacturer of camera integration and extension solutions for the meeting room and video conferencing market. Often involved in many of the Fortune 500 installations, SCT supports up to 45 different camera and videobar solutions and has been a development partner for Poly and Cisco for more than 20 years. With headquarters in USA, SCT also owns its own fabrication and PCB facilities allowing it to scale when necessary and develop new bespoke designs when the project is right.

UniguestUniguest is a global leader in providing connected technology solutions to enable those in hospitality, senior living, sports/stadiums, entertainment, retail, education, government, corporate, and enterprise to engage with their audience. Uniguest will be showcasing a broad range of technologies from its leading Tripleplay, Onelan, MediaStar, Reserva and Planet eStream digital signage, IPTV and enterprise video platforms including new UIs, an 8K digital signage and IPTV media player, and a super-fast 4K low latency encoder. Uniguest provides turnkey technology solutions that include hardware and software solution packages, professional services, system implementation, and 24/7/365 multi-lingual support.

Unilumin Unilumin's latest Mini LED Chip on Board (COB) technology innovation, UMiniIII Pro, will have its first showing in the UK at The AV Showcase. Key features of UMiniIIII Pro are ultra-low heat dissipation and ultra-low power consumption. The small but mighty 150mm x 337.5mm HDR-capable display module with 5G ultra-large signal transmission, is built to catch the eye with rich, cinema-grade dynamics. These include 28 trillion+ colours at 600 Nits (potential for 2,000) and a super high contrast ratio of up to 30,000:1 with unique Enhance black level+ and multi-layer optical processing technology. It also offers a very wide, 180-degree viewing angle for an impressive viewing experience in exhibition halls and conference centres as well as industrial design and other high-end applications.

YealinkYealink, offering the latest audio and visual solutions for unified communication and digital transformation, is set to exhibit the truly all-in-one smart board, the Yealink MeetingBoard 65. Fitting into various scenarios in a hybrid working context, it boasts supreme audio and video quality, premium inking capabilities, collaborative diagrams, fluid components and more. Yealink's intelligent 360° all-in-one camera SmartVision 60, designed for medium-sized meeting rooms, is also worth checking out as the all-new 10K camera delivers stunning images with exceptional detail even when zoomed in. The People Feed Feature includes everyone equally for an enhanced Microsoft Teams meeting experience.

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