<![CDATA[ Latest from AV Network in Ise ]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/tag/ise Wed, 27 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ On Your Business: Make the Most of Your Trade Show ]]> Trade shows are among the most powerful opportunities the AV industry has to connect, learn, network, and advance business relationships. Whether it’s InfoComm, ISE, NAB, CEDIA, or a local conference, these gatherings condense months’ worth of conversations, connections, relationship building, and business development into just a few days, making it critical to make the most of these opportunities.

ISE 2026 Show Floor

Trade show floors can be daunting. (Image credit: Mark J. Pescatore)

While exhibitors and event hosts invest months in planning, promoting, and preparing for a successful trade show or conference, attendees must also adopt a strategy for success to make the most of their time and energy—or the event will pass by in a flash, leaving them with overwhelming exhaustion and regret.

Attending a trade show effectively is not about how much you do; it’s about how well what you do aligns with your goals. Preparation, intentionality, execution, discipline, and follow through can be the difference between being busy and producing results or simply feeling busy.

Start With Purpose

Before you even register for the event, outline your objectives for attending, identify your "must have" meetings, connections, or conversations. Define what success looks like or what would constitute a good return on investment. Next, document those clear goals and objectives so you can measure outcomes and identify tangible results afterward. Trade shows reward those who prepare.

Without defined objectives, it becomes too easy to get caught up in the excitement of the event and the frenzy of the crowds, have conversations that are more social than business-focused, attend random sessions, and return home having done a lot yet getting little done. With purpose, every conversation and meeting becomes part of a strategy rather than a coincidence.

Whenever possible, schedule appointments with exhibitors, partners, colleagues, and clients in the weeks leading up to the event. Take advantage of opportunities to meet on the show floor, outside the show, or at a social event. Invite them to meet for a meal or coordinate a time to meet at a hotel lounge. Stay on schedule so outcomes and results become routine rather than random. Planning ahead ensures you’re prioritizing meetings with the people and companies that matter most.

The key to intentional prioritization is to remember the goals and objectives first established during the planning process.

It's also critical to be strategic in meeting planning and to map routes across the show floor to make the most of your time, minimize backtracking, and conserve energy. When scheduling times, it's critical to build buffers between meetings and account for "commute" time between booths. Conversations may run long, appointments can be delayed, crowds will slow movement, impromptu conversations happen, and, most importantly, opportunities arise. Leaving breathing room provides scheduling flexibility, keeps stress levels manageable, and creates opportunities for short, valuable breaks.

Being booked from morning to night may sound productive, but it's not sustainable. Understand and stick to limits. It's OK to have downtime, especially when it boosts overall effectiveness. A few minutes to decompress between meetings or time to rest between the day's meetings and evening activities can dramatically improve focus, engagement, and stamina.

Beyond meetings, plan logistics thoughtfully. Make reservations early and stay at a hotel that balances convenience and value while aligning with predefined objectives. For example, if networking is important, stay at a high-traffic hotel. If social activities are a priority, seek out the hot spots. If recharging outside the show is key, stay at a quieter hotel with ample dining options. Hotels near the convention center also reduce steps and commuting time, offering convenience for breaks when needed.

Prioritize What Matters Most

Trade shows offer more opportunities than anyone can realistically handle. Beyond meetings with exhibitors and clients, there are networking opportunities, educational sessions, invitation-only events, social gatherings, and random conversations, all competing for limited time.

The key to intentional prioritization is to remember the goals and objectives first established during the planning process. This means aligning time allocation with business objectives by scheduling the "must have" activities first. Then, plan the next tier of meetings and activities in order of importance. After that, fill in the gaps with nice-to-have appointments to round out the schedule. Be sure to avoid overbooking or scheduling unnecessary events, especially when they could threaten priorities.

Prioritization isn’t only about business goals. It also pertains to personal effectiveness. Many attendees focus solely on time management, but effective trade show participation also requires managing energy and mental bandwidth. Large crowds, loud environments, and information overload can quickly diminish your ability to engage meaningfully.

Through the #HealthyAV movement, first brought to light in 2024, Brittany DiCesare and I shared a personal experience that organically led to a commitment to being our best at trade shows and conferences, and it gained traction in our industry. It applies to anyone and entails recognizing that professional performance at industry events can be directly tied to physical and mental well-being.

Making good choices to treat yourself well, including eating and drinking in moderation, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, exercising, and recharging when needed, can be a winning formula for being at your best when it counts the most.

Have Fun on Your Terms

Trade shows are among the few times our industry gathers in person, and maintaining connections and relationships matters. Take advantage of opportunities to have fun and socialize. The trick is balancing that value with your broader goals and priorities.

Evenings at trade shows often bring a flood of invitations: receptions, dinners, meetups, parties, and private gatherings. These events can be valuable opportunities to strengthen relationships in a relaxed setting, but they can also consume a lot of time and drain energy.

Instead of trying to be everywhere, evaluate each invitation with priorities in mind. Which events align with objectives? Which relationships would benefit most from face-to-face time? Where is the greatest likelihood of meaningful conversations?

Selective participation leads to greater engagement rather than rushing from event to event just to show up, make an appearance, and gain little value at high cost in fatigue. The #HealthyAV mindset reinforces this approach. When we treat wellness as part of our professional strategy, we show up better for our teams, partners, clients, and ourselves.

Ultimately, the value of a trade show is not measured by how many steps you log, how many booths you visit, or how many people you meet. It’s measured by the actions taken, knowledge gained, opportunities created, and outcomes achieved. By approaching events with intention, preparation, and self-awareness, success becomes a more predictable outcome rather than a matter of chance.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/business/expert-opinions/on-your-business-make-the-most-of-your-trade-show BA4iJRb2G2kYdKJA8CkAx4 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:25:56 +0000 false false false

Trade shows are among the most powerful opportunities the AV industry has to connect, learn, network, and advance business relationships. Whether it’s InfoComm, ISE, NAB, CEDIA, or a local conference, these gatherings condense months’ worth of conversations, connections, relationship building, and business development into just a few days, making it critical to make the most of these opportunities.

ISE 2026 Show Floor

Trade show floors can be daunting. (Image credit: Mark J. Pescatore)

While exhibitors and event hosts invest months in planning, promoting, and preparing for a successful trade show or conference, attendees must also adopt a strategy for success to make the most of their time and energy—or the event will pass by in a flash, leaving them with overwhelming exhaustion and regret.

Attending a trade show effectively is not about how much you do; it’s about how well what you do aligns with your goals. Preparation, intentionality, execution, discipline, and follow through can be the difference between being busy and producing results or simply feeling busy.

Start With Purpose

Before you even register for the event, outline your objectives for attending, identify your "must have" meetings, connections, or conversations. Define what success looks like or what would constitute a good return on investment. Next, document those clear goals and objectives so you can measure outcomes and identify tangible results afterward. Trade shows reward those who prepare.

Without defined objectives, it becomes too easy to get caught up in the excitement of the event and the frenzy of the crowds, have conversations that are more social than business-focused, attend random sessions, and return home having done a lot yet getting little done. With purpose, every conversation and meeting becomes part of a strategy rather than a coincidence.

Whenever possible, schedule appointments with exhibitors, partners, colleagues, and clients in the weeks leading up to the event. Take advantage of opportunities to meet on the show floor, outside the show, or at a social event. Invite them to meet for a meal or coordinate a time to meet at a hotel lounge. Stay on schedule so outcomes and results become routine rather than random. Planning ahead ensures you’re prioritizing meetings with the people and companies that matter most.

The key to intentional prioritization is to remember the goals and objectives first established during the planning process.

It's also critical to be strategic in meeting planning and to map routes across the show floor to make the most of your time, minimize backtracking, and conserve energy. When scheduling times, it's critical to build buffers between meetings and account for "commute" time between booths. Conversations may run long, appointments can be delayed, crowds will slow movement, impromptu conversations happen, and, most importantly, opportunities arise. Leaving breathing room provides scheduling flexibility, keeps stress levels manageable, and creates opportunities for short, valuable breaks.

Being booked from morning to night may sound productive, but it's not sustainable. Understand and stick to limits. It's OK to have downtime, especially when it boosts overall effectiveness. A few minutes to decompress between meetings or time to rest between the day's meetings and evening activities can dramatically improve focus, engagement, and stamina.

Beyond meetings, plan logistics thoughtfully. Make reservations early and stay at a hotel that balances convenience and value while aligning with predefined objectives. For example, if networking is important, stay at a high-traffic hotel. If social activities are a priority, seek out the hot spots. If recharging outside the show is key, stay at a quieter hotel with ample dining options. Hotels near the convention center also reduce steps and commuting time, offering convenience for breaks when needed.

Prioritize What Matters Most

Trade shows offer more opportunities than anyone can realistically handle. Beyond meetings with exhibitors and clients, there are networking opportunities, educational sessions, invitation-only events, social gatherings, and random conversations, all competing for limited time.

The key to intentional prioritization is to remember the goals and objectives first established during the planning process. This means aligning time allocation with business objectives by scheduling the "must have" activities first. Then, plan the next tier of meetings and activities in order of importance. After that, fill in the gaps with nice-to-have appointments to round out the schedule. Be sure to avoid overbooking or scheduling unnecessary events, especially when they could threaten priorities.

Prioritization isn’t only about business goals. It also pertains to personal effectiveness. Many attendees focus solely on time management, but effective trade show participation also requires managing energy and mental bandwidth. Large crowds, loud environments, and information overload can quickly diminish your ability to engage meaningfully.

Through the #HealthyAV movement, first brought to light in 2024, Brittany DiCesare and I shared a personal experience that organically led to a commitment to being our best at trade shows and conferences, and it gained traction in our industry. It applies to anyone and entails recognizing that professional performance at industry events can be directly tied to physical and mental well-being.

Making good choices to treat yourself well, including eating and drinking in moderation, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, exercising, and recharging when needed, can be a winning formula for being at your best when it counts the most.

Have Fun on Your Terms

Trade shows are among the few times our industry gathers in person, and maintaining connections and relationships matters. Take advantage of opportunities to have fun and socialize. The trick is balancing that value with your broader goals and priorities.

Evenings at trade shows often bring a flood of invitations: receptions, dinners, meetups, parties, and private gatherings. These events can be valuable opportunities to strengthen relationships in a relaxed setting, but they can also consume a lot of time and drain energy.

Instead of trying to be everywhere, evaluate each invitation with priorities in mind. Which events align with objectives? Which relationships would benefit most from face-to-face time? Where is the greatest likelihood of meaningful conversations?

Selective participation leads to greater engagement rather than rushing from event to event just to show up, make an appearance, and gain little value at high cost in fatigue. The #HealthyAV mindset reinforces this approach. When we treat wellness as part of our professional strategy, we show up better for our teams, partners, clients, and ourselves.

Ultimately, the value of a trade show is not measured by how many steps you log, how many booths you visit, or how many people you meet. It’s measured by the actions taken, knowledge gained, opportunities created, and outcomes achieved. By approaching events with intention, preparation, and self-awareness, success becomes a more predictable outcome rather than a matter of chance.

]]> <![CDATA[ Introducing the ‘ISE Foundation,’ Creating New Opportunities for Talent Development and Innovation ]]> Introducing the ISE Foundation. Launched by Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), this new industry-led initiative is aimed at creating lasting benefits for the AV and systems integration ecosystem. Beyond the annual exhibition, the Foundation will enable year-round programs that connect industry professionals, support emerging startups, and strengthen local community initiatives in Barcelona and Catalonia.

[ISE 2026 By the Numbers: Records Set Once Again in Barcelona]

"The ISE Foundation formalizes our commitment to the AV sector while strengthening ties with our host city," said Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "By working closely with local institutions and the broader industry, AVIXA, CEDIA and the ISE Foundation can build a lasting legacy that supports innovation, talent development, and community engagement year-round, further ensuring our impact is meaningful, sustainable, and beneficial for both professionals and the wider region."

Established alongside its co-owners, AVIXA and CEDIA, and supported by the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia, the Foundation creates a formal structure to extend ISE’s contribution to the industry well beyond the four days of the annual exhibition.

"We’re proud to join CEDIA to form this initiative, which strengthens the audiovisual industry by expanding career pathways, supporting emerging businesses, and fostering significant social impact," said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, chief executive officer of AVIXA. "As the global trade association for the AV industry, our mission is to advance the profession, and efforts like this are essential to shaping its future."

The ISE logo and press conference where it was announced that the ISE Foundation is formed.

(Image credit: ISE)

Announced on the opening day of ISE 2026 under the theme “Powering On, Together”, the Foundation marks a strategic evolution of the show’s role within the AV ecosystem. Moving beyond a yearly gathering for the channel, ISE is joining with both AVIXA and CEDIA to deliver a year-round program for workforce development, startup acceleration, and industry-led social impact. The announcement was made at a press conference attended by Blackman; Labuskes; Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDIA; Raquel Gil, deputy mayor of Barcelona; and Miquel Sàmper, Minister for business and labor for the government of Catalonia, highlighting the shared commitment of both industry leaders and local institutions to the Foundation’s long-term impact.

A central pillar of the Foundation is talent development. Skills shortages continue to challenge manufacturers, integrators and service providers across the AV landscape, and the Foundation aims to address this gap through structured, scalable initiatives. Its Training the Trainers program equips educators with industry-aligned AV competencies using curricula developed by AVIXA and CEDIA. Following a successful AVIXA pilot in Catalonia in 2025, the program is now set to expand significantly, with plans to partner with up to 150 institutions. Complementary initiatives, including AV Career Days and the planned introduction of industry-aligned vocational pathways from 2027, are designed to create a clearer and more direct route from education into employment within the AV sector.

Innovation forms the second core focus. Building on the momentum of Innovation Park at ISE 2026, which hosted 130 startups, the Foundation will provide greater continuity and post-event support for emerging companies. Through structured mentorship, investor engagement and access to industry networks, early-stage ventures will receive support to move beyond proof-of-concept and towards commercial viability. The objective is not only to showcase innovation on the show floor, but to actively nurture technologies that will shape the next phase of market development.

The Foundation’s third pillar centers on social responsibility, reinforcing the broader societal value of AV and integrated technologies. Strategic collaborations are being developed with organisations including Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Associació Cívica La Nau and Fundació Joan Miró, as well as projects connected to Casa Batlló. These partnerships aim to translate the capabilities of the AV sector into measurable impact across healthcare, education and cultural engagement, further strengthening the industry’s value proposition to public and private stakeholders.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/business/introducing-the-ise-foundation-creating-new-opportunities-for-talent-development-and-innovation t3HraghNw5kRDKvxQmazGd Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:51:40 +0000 false false false

Introducing the ISE Foundation. Launched by Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), this new industry-led initiative is aimed at creating lasting benefits for the AV and systems integration ecosystem. Beyond the annual exhibition, the Foundation will enable year-round programs that connect industry professionals, support emerging startups, and strengthen local community initiatives in Barcelona and Catalonia.

[ISE 2026 By the Numbers: Records Set Once Again in Barcelona]

"The ISE Foundation formalizes our commitment to the AV sector while strengthening ties with our host city," said Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "By working closely with local institutions and the broader industry, AVIXA, CEDIA and the ISE Foundation can build a lasting legacy that supports innovation, talent development, and community engagement year-round, further ensuring our impact is meaningful, sustainable, and beneficial for both professionals and the wider region."

Established alongside its co-owners, AVIXA and CEDIA, and supported by the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia, the Foundation creates a formal structure to extend ISE’s contribution to the industry well beyond the four days of the annual exhibition.

"We’re proud to join CEDIA to form this initiative, which strengthens the audiovisual industry by expanding career pathways, supporting emerging businesses, and fostering significant social impact," said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, chief executive officer of AVIXA. "As the global trade association for the AV industry, our mission is to advance the profession, and efforts like this are essential to shaping its future."

The ISE logo and press conference where it was announced that the ISE Foundation is formed.

(Image credit: ISE)

Announced on the opening day of ISE 2026 under the theme “Powering On, Together”, the Foundation marks a strategic evolution of the show’s role within the AV ecosystem. Moving beyond a yearly gathering for the channel, ISE is joining with both AVIXA and CEDIA to deliver a year-round program for workforce development, startup acceleration, and industry-led social impact. The announcement was made at a press conference attended by Blackman; Labuskes; Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDIA; Raquel Gil, deputy mayor of Barcelona; and Miquel Sàmper, Minister for business and labor for the government of Catalonia, highlighting the shared commitment of both industry leaders and local institutions to the Foundation’s long-term impact.

A central pillar of the Foundation is talent development. Skills shortages continue to challenge manufacturers, integrators and service providers across the AV landscape, and the Foundation aims to address this gap through structured, scalable initiatives. Its Training the Trainers program equips educators with industry-aligned AV competencies using curricula developed by AVIXA and CEDIA. Following a successful AVIXA pilot in Catalonia in 2025, the program is now set to expand significantly, with plans to partner with up to 150 institutions. Complementary initiatives, including AV Career Days and the planned introduction of industry-aligned vocational pathways from 2027, are designed to create a clearer and more direct route from education into employment within the AV sector.

Innovation forms the second core focus. Building on the momentum of Innovation Park at ISE 2026, which hosted 130 startups, the Foundation will provide greater continuity and post-event support for emerging companies. Through structured mentorship, investor engagement and access to industry networks, early-stage ventures will receive support to move beyond proof-of-concept and towards commercial viability. The objective is not only to showcase innovation on the show floor, but to actively nurture technologies that will shape the next phase of market development.

The Foundation’s third pillar centers on social responsibility, reinforcing the broader societal value of AV and integrated technologies. Strategic collaborations are being developed with organisations including Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Associació Cívica La Nau and Fundació Joan Miró, as well as projects connected to Casa Batlló. These partnerships aim to translate the capabilities of the AV sector into measurable impact across healthcare, education and cultural engagement, further strengthening the industry’s value proposition to public and private stakeholders.

]]> <![CDATA[ Mike Blackman On ISE 2025 ]]> AV Technology’s Cindy Davis sat down with Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, to find out what’s in store for end users and integrators and what he’s most excited about going into ISE 2025.

Cindy Davis: Going into ISE 2025, please share what you're most excited about.

Mike Blackman: ISE 2025 is set to be our most ambitious, inspiring, and motivating edition to date. I'm particularly excited about the new technology zones and the expanded content programme that will offer even more opportunities for learning and networking. The innovation and creativity that our exhibitors bring each year never cease to amaze me, and I can't wait to see what they have in store for us this time.

We have TWO keynotes for ISE 2025, which I am really looking forward to—I'm delighted that we have globally acclaimed digital analyst, author, and visionary Brian Solis taking to the stage on Tuesday, February 4, to present the Opening Keynote. Known for his profound insights into the intersection of technology, business, and culture, Brian will share his vision on how the pro AV and systems integration industry can change and innovate through the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI). AI is the talk of the industry, and I can't wait to hear what Brian has to say.

Wednesday, February 5, Italian digital artist Quayola will give the Creative Keynote presentation. He will provide fascinating insights into his groundbreaking projects, including the mesmerising 'Arborescent' projection mapping experience on Casa Batlló, which takes place on February 1 and 2 as the next edition of ISE kicks off in Barcelona.

Italian digital artist Quayola’s Creative Keynote presentation will give ISE visitors insights into his projects, including the ‘Arborescent’ projection mapping experience on Casa Batlló, which takes place on Feb. 1-2 as the next edition of ISE kicks off in Barcelona. (Image credit: Quayola)

Secondly, on Wednesday, February 5, Italian digital artist Quayola will give the Creative Keynote presentation. He will provide fascinating insights into his groundbreaking projects, including the mesmerising 'Arborescent' projection mapping experience on Casa Batlló, which takes place on February 1 and 2 as the next edition of ISE kicks off in Barcelona.

CD: Each year, more end-users attend ISE. What's in store for end-users this year?

MB: For end-users, ISE 2025 will offer a wealth of opportunities to explore the latest AV and systems integration technologies. We have curated a series of tech tours, hands-on workshops, and dedicated sessions that focus on real-world applications and solutions. Our goal is to provide end-users with the knowledge and tools they need to enhance their projects and drive innovation within their organizations.

The whole show floor is going to be packed with innovations as many of our exhibitors use ISE 2025 to unveil their new technologies to the market for the first time.

(Image credit: ISE)

The whole show floor is going to be packed with innovations as many of our exhibitors use ISE to unveil their new technologies to the market for the first time. Attendees can expect to see the latest advancements in smart home technologies, audio-visual systems, and immersive experiences. From cutting-edge audio solutions to innovative smart home integration, ISE 2025 will showcase a wide range of products and technologies that are set to shape the future of the industry.

CD: For end-users or integrators traveling from North America to ISE for the first time, do you have any recommendations on how to approach the show?

Make use of the ISE 2025 show app to schedule your time effectively and don't hesitate to reach out to our team for any assistance.

(Image credit: ISE)

MB: My recommendation for first-time attendees from North America is to plan ahead. ISE is a vast show with a lot to see and do, so it's important to prioritise the sessions, exhibitors, and events that are most relevant to your interests. Make use of the ISE app to schedule your time effectively and don't hesitate to reach out to our team for any assistance. Also, take advantage of the networking opportunities—connecting with peers and industry leaders can provide valuable insights and collaborations.

Also, if at all possible it is worth thinking about planning to extend your stay to take in the weekend either at the beginning or end of the week—the weekend before the show there will be a stunning projection mapping experience on the Gaudi designed Casa Batllo, and the weekend after the show, the amazing Llum Barcelona lights arts festival takes place.

ISE has arranged for a free travel pass for the Barcelona train, metro, and bus systems for every attendee. This year, the ticket also includes transportation between the airport and the city of Barcelona.

(Image credit: ISE)

We work closely with the local authorities to ensure that visitors can experience the best of Barcelona. For example, we have partnered with our local hospitality experts bnetwork to secure the best rates for accommodation and provide convenient transportation options for attendees. Our aim is to make the entire experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

We have also arranged for a free travel pass for the Barcelona train, metro, and bus systems for every attendee. This year, the ticket also includes transportation between the airport and the city of Barcelona. These passes can be picked up in the baggage claim halls of the airport at Terminals 1 and 2 or at the Fira South, East, and North Access. All you need to do is show your ISE badge, either printed or on the app, and you are good to go. Please note that the transportation tickets are valid for 120 hours (5 days) from the moment you first use it. Each person is limited to receiving one ticket.

During show hours there will be a free ISE Shuttle bus service from Barcelona city centre to convenient points outside the North and South Accesses in the morning and then back again in the afternoon.

CD: What's your favorite part of ISE taking place in Barcelona?

MB: Barcelona is a fantastic city that offers a vibrant cultural experience alongside the professional opportunities at ISE. My favourite part is the unique blend of business and leisure that the city provides. The beautiful architecture, delicious cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal location for our event. Plus, the city's excellent infrastructure and accessibility make it easy for our international attendees to navigate and enjoy their stay.

Located in Barcelona, Spain, Casa Batlló was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces.

(Image credit: Cindy Davis)

Barcelona is a vibrant, exciting city with much to explore, and we like to encourage all attendees to take advantage of the opportunity to explore Barcelona's many attractions. From the stunning architecture of Casa Batlló, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the immersive experiences at IDEAL Barcelona, there is something for everyone. Attendees can enjoy exclusive discounts at top attractions, including a 10% discount at IDEAL Barcelona for the JULES VERNE 200 exhibit and a 20% discount at the Mirador Torre Glòries for breathtaking views of the city. Check out the ISE website to find out more.

CD: Anything you would like to add?

MB: I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our attendees and exhibitors. ISE 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event, and we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for everyone involved. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a first-time visitor, there's something for everyone at ISE. I look forward to seeing you in Barcelona and exploring the future of AV and systems integration together.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/mike-blackman-on-ise-2025 H8iX7RjgH5guHHGFzsZiiC Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:50:16 +0000 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:07:10 +0000 false false false

AV Technology’s Cindy Davis sat down with Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, to find out what’s in store for end users and integrators and what he’s most excited about going into ISE 2025.

Cindy Davis: Going into ISE 2025, please share what you're most excited about.

Mike Blackman: ISE 2025 is set to be our most ambitious, inspiring, and motivating edition to date. I'm particularly excited about the new technology zones and the expanded content programme that will offer even more opportunities for learning and networking. The innovation and creativity that our exhibitors bring each year never cease to amaze me, and I can't wait to see what they have in store for us this time.

We have TWO keynotes for ISE 2025, which I am really looking forward to—I'm delighted that we have globally acclaimed digital analyst, author, and visionary Brian Solis taking to the stage on Tuesday, February 4, to present the Opening Keynote. Known for his profound insights into the intersection of technology, business, and culture, Brian will share his vision on how the pro AV and systems integration industry can change and innovate through the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI). AI is the talk of the industry, and I can't wait to hear what Brian has to say.

Wednesday, February 5, Italian digital artist Quayola will give the Creative Keynote presentation. He will provide fascinating insights into his groundbreaking projects, including the mesmerising 'Arborescent' projection mapping experience on Casa Batlló, which takes place on February 1 and 2 as the next edition of ISE kicks off in Barcelona.

Italian digital artist Quayola’s Creative Keynote presentation will give ISE visitors insights into his projects, including the ‘Arborescent’ projection mapping experience on Casa Batlló, which takes place on Feb. 1-2 as the next edition of ISE kicks off in Barcelona. (Image credit: Quayola)

Secondly, on Wednesday, February 5, Italian digital artist Quayola will give the Creative Keynote presentation. He will provide fascinating insights into his groundbreaking projects, including the mesmerising 'Arborescent' projection mapping experience on Casa Batlló, which takes place on February 1 and 2 as the next edition of ISE kicks off in Barcelona.

CD: Each year, more end-users attend ISE. What's in store for end-users this year?

MB: For end-users, ISE 2025 will offer a wealth of opportunities to explore the latest AV and systems integration technologies. We have curated a series of tech tours, hands-on workshops, and dedicated sessions that focus on real-world applications and solutions. Our goal is to provide end-users with the knowledge and tools they need to enhance their projects and drive innovation within their organizations.

The whole show floor is going to be packed with innovations as many of our exhibitors use ISE 2025 to unveil their new technologies to the market for the first time.

(Image credit: ISE)

The whole show floor is going to be packed with innovations as many of our exhibitors use ISE to unveil their new technologies to the market for the first time. Attendees can expect to see the latest advancements in smart home technologies, audio-visual systems, and immersive experiences. From cutting-edge audio solutions to innovative smart home integration, ISE 2025 will showcase a wide range of products and technologies that are set to shape the future of the industry.

CD: For end-users or integrators traveling from North America to ISE for the first time, do you have any recommendations on how to approach the show?

Make use of the ISE 2025 show app to schedule your time effectively and don't hesitate to reach out to our team for any assistance.

(Image credit: ISE)

MB: My recommendation for first-time attendees from North America is to plan ahead. ISE is a vast show with a lot to see and do, so it's important to prioritise the sessions, exhibitors, and events that are most relevant to your interests. Make use of the ISE app to schedule your time effectively and don't hesitate to reach out to our team for any assistance. Also, take advantage of the networking opportunities—connecting with peers and industry leaders can provide valuable insights and collaborations.

Also, if at all possible it is worth thinking about planning to extend your stay to take in the weekend either at the beginning or end of the week—the weekend before the show there will be a stunning projection mapping experience on the Gaudi designed Casa Batllo, and the weekend after the show, the amazing Llum Barcelona lights arts festival takes place.

ISE has arranged for a free travel pass for the Barcelona train, metro, and bus systems for every attendee. This year, the ticket also includes transportation between the airport and the city of Barcelona.

(Image credit: ISE)

We work closely with the local authorities to ensure that visitors can experience the best of Barcelona. For example, we have partnered with our local hospitality experts bnetwork to secure the best rates for accommodation and provide convenient transportation options for attendees. Our aim is to make the entire experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

We have also arranged for a free travel pass for the Barcelona train, metro, and bus systems for every attendee. This year, the ticket also includes transportation between the airport and the city of Barcelona. These passes can be picked up in the baggage claim halls of the airport at Terminals 1 and 2 or at the Fira South, East, and North Access. All you need to do is show your ISE badge, either printed or on the app, and you are good to go. Please note that the transportation tickets are valid for 120 hours (5 days) from the moment you first use it. Each person is limited to receiving one ticket.

During show hours there will be a free ISE Shuttle bus service from Barcelona city centre to convenient points outside the North and South Accesses in the morning and then back again in the afternoon.

CD: What's your favorite part of ISE taking place in Barcelona?

MB: Barcelona is a fantastic city that offers a vibrant cultural experience alongside the professional opportunities at ISE. My favourite part is the unique blend of business and leisure that the city provides. The beautiful architecture, delicious cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere make it an ideal location for our event. Plus, the city's excellent infrastructure and accessibility make it easy for our international attendees to navigate and enjoy their stay.

Located in Barcelona, Spain, Casa Batlló was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces.

(Image credit: Cindy Davis)

Barcelona is a vibrant, exciting city with much to explore, and we like to encourage all attendees to take advantage of the opportunity to explore Barcelona's many attractions. From the stunning architecture of Casa Batlló, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the immersive experiences at IDEAL Barcelona, there is something for everyone. Attendees can enjoy exclusive discounts at top attractions, including a 10% discount at IDEAL Barcelona for the JULES VERNE 200 exhibit and a 20% discount at the Mirador Torre Glòries for breathtaking views of the city. Check out the ISE website to find out more.

CD: Anything you would like to add?

MB: I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our attendees and exhibitors. ISE 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event, and we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for everyone involved. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a first-time visitor, there's something for everyone at ISE. I look forward to seeing you in Barcelona and exploring the future of AV and systems integration together.

]]> <![CDATA[ SAVe Returns as the Official Sustainability Partner of Integrated Systems Europe ]]> Sustainability in AV (SAVe) returns to Barcelona for ISE 2024 as the official sustainability partner of Integrated Systems Europe. “We’re thrilled to partner with Integrated Systems Europe for another year,” said Christina De Bono, founder and president of SAVe. “ISE provides a global platform to raise awareness of the SDGs and our industry’s responsibility to help achieve them.”  

“We recognize the importance of sustainability for the AV industry, and we are delighted to welcome SAVe as our official sustainability partner," added Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "I encourage everyone to take the time to visit the SAVe exhibit to find out more about their work and achievements.”

[A Remarkable Journey: SCN Hall of Famer Mike Blackman Reflects on 20 Years of ISE]

SAVe will be located in Congress Square at Booth CS220, right at the heart of the Fira Barcelona. The Congress Square location can be found in the central aisle between Halls 4 and 6 and Halls 5 and 7.

After SAVe introduced itself to ISE’s audience at ISE 2023, the interest and enthusiasm it generated prompted the creation of the SAVe Ambassadors program, which today includes industry leaders from a growing number of countries, including Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.

Among its activities at ISE 2024, SAVe will host a SAVe Ambassador event, provide short overview presentations highlighting its efforts to advance sustainability in pro AV, and host a happy hour networking reception in partnership with Edge in Room D1 banquet Room, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. local time.

[SAVe the Date: The SAVe 2024 Global Conference for Sustainability in AV]

To register for ISE, please use the promotion code “SAVeatISE2024”. Registration for ISE now open.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/save-returns-as-the-official-sustainability-partner-of-integrated-systems-europe fqxshUvZFVpeMrN7zn8ojY Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:00:39 +0000 false false false

Sustainability in AV (SAVe) returns to Barcelona for ISE 2024 as the official sustainability partner of Integrated Systems Europe. “We’re thrilled to partner with Integrated Systems Europe for another year,” said Christina De Bono, founder and president of SAVe. “ISE provides a global platform to raise awareness of the SDGs and our industry’s responsibility to help achieve them.”  

“We recognize the importance of sustainability for the AV industry, and we are delighted to welcome SAVe as our official sustainability partner," added Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "I encourage everyone to take the time to visit the SAVe exhibit to find out more about their work and achievements.”

[A Remarkable Journey: SCN Hall of Famer Mike Blackman Reflects on 20 Years of ISE]

SAVe will be located in Congress Square at Booth CS220, right at the heart of the Fira Barcelona. The Congress Square location can be found in the central aisle between Halls 4 and 6 and Halls 5 and 7.

After SAVe introduced itself to ISE’s audience at ISE 2023, the interest and enthusiasm it generated prompted the creation of the SAVe Ambassadors program, which today includes industry leaders from a growing number of countries, including Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil.

Among its activities at ISE 2024, SAVe will host a SAVe Ambassador event, provide short overview presentations highlighting its efforts to advance sustainability in pro AV, and host a happy hour networking reception in partnership with Edge in Room D1 banquet Room, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. local time.

[SAVe the Date: The SAVe 2024 Global Conference for Sustainability in AV]

To register for ISE, please use the promotion code “SAVeatISE2024”. Registration for ISE now open.

]]> <![CDATA[ Road to ISE: IPMX ]]> The turn of the new year brings ISE into focus and the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is ready to bring the latest round of developments, demonstrations, and IPMX-ready products to attendees. ISE is the most international pro AV show, which was a big part of why we picked ISE to launch IPMX in 2020. Not only is IPMX a truly open standard, but its development is a truly international effort drawing engineering and marketing talent from more than a dozen countries.

Swing By the AIMS Stand

Andrew Starks, AIMS Marketing Work Group Chair/Director of Product Management at Macnica

Andrew Starks, AIMS Marketing Work Group Chair/Director of Product Management at Macnica

(Image credit: AIMS)

"We’re confident that no trip to ISE would be complete without a visit to AIMS and we cannot wait to see you there."

This year at ISE, there are many reasons you’ll want to swing by the AIMS stand (5J550), starting with the many demonstrations planned throughout the show floor. To start, the AMD-Xilinx booth (5D300) will include a multi-vendor interoperability demonstration that includes an IPMX dvLED wall tile. Macnica (5E670) will be showing 1, 10, and 100 GbE ST 2110 and IPMX components and software in a live demonstration while Matrox (5C500) will be featuring their IPMX-Ready senders and receivers that work with HDMI and HDBaseT. In fact, the HDBaseT Alliance (2M650) will show seamless integration between HDBaseT and IPMX using the same control software, highlighting the power of blending protocols and transport into a single system.

[The AV Network ISE 2023 News Hub] 

At the AIMS booth, home of IPMX, we will be showing off the latest advancements in the standard, including the premier of interoperable HDCP between IPMX HDMI, and HDBaseT devices, along with demonstrations of synchronization, subframe, latency software implementations, and the NMOS control protocol. All the above is on top of even more demonstrations and activities that we’ll have to save for the show.

We are also making sure that we have plenty of technical experts on hand to share their knowledge and insights with anyone interested in the details and direction of IPMX. In many cases, these are the same people who are working on the standard, so you’ll never have a better chance to have your questions answered! 

That’s why we’re confident that no trip to ISE would be complete without a visit to AIMS and we cannot wait to see you there!

RELATED:

IPMX's Soft Spot 

IPMX: Media Experience Nirvana? 

IPMX: The Next Great AV Standard?

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/road-to-ise-ipmx aggdG4iX3228F5CHj8uo4F Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:13:18 +0000 false false false

The turn of the new year brings ISE into focus and the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is ready to bring the latest round of developments, demonstrations, and IPMX-ready products to attendees. ISE is the most international pro AV show, which was a big part of why we picked ISE to launch IPMX in 2020. Not only is IPMX a truly open standard, but its development is a truly international effort drawing engineering and marketing talent from more than a dozen countries.

Swing By the AIMS Stand

Andrew Starks, AIMS Marketing Work Group Chair/Director of Product Management at Macnica

Andrew Starks, AIMS Marketing Work Group Chair/Director of Product Management at Macnica

(Image credit: AIMS)

"We’re confident that no trip to ISE would be complete without a visit to AIMS and we cannot wait to see you there."

This year at ISE, there are many reasons you’ll want to swing by the AIMS stand (5J550), starting with the many demonstrations planned throughout the show floor. To start, the AMD-Xilinx booth (5D300) will include a multi-vendor interoperability demonstration that includes an IPMX dvLED wall tile. Macnica (5E670) will be showing 1, 10, and 100 GbE ST 2110 and IPMX components and software in a live demonstration while Matrox (5C500) will be featuring their IPMX-Ready senders and receivers that work with HDMI and HDBaseT. In fact, the HDBaseT Alliance (2M650) will show seamless integration between HDBaseT and IPMX using the same control software, highlighting the power of blending protocols and transport into a single system.

[The AV Network ISE 2023 News Hub] 

At the AIMS booth, home of IPMX, we will be showing off the latest advancements in the standard, including the premier of interoperable HDCP between IPMX HDMI, and HDBaseT devices, along with demonstrations of synchronization, subframe, latency software implementations, and the NMOS control protocol. All the above is on top of even more demonstrations and activities that we’ll have to save for the show.

We are also making sure that we have plenty of technical experts on hand to share their knowledge and insights with anyone interested in the details and direction of IPMX. In many cases, these are the same people who are working on the standard, so you’ll never have a better chance to have your questions answered! 

That’s why we’re confident that no trip to ISE would be complete without a visit to AIMS and we cannot wait to see you there!

RELATED:

IPMX's Soft Spot 

IPMX: Media Experience Nirvana? 

IPMX: The Next Great AV Standard?

]]> <![CDATA[ SCN Hall of Fame 2023: Michael Blackman ]]> The Pro AV industry is loaded with talented people, and at SCN, we're proud to celebrate the achievements of the newest members of our Hall of Fame. 

Michael Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), became a staple of the international Pro AV industry quite by accident.

In 2002, a headhunter who was working on behalf of InfoComm, CEDIA, and NSCA was looking to recruit someone to launch an AV show in Europe. "I remember thinking, 'This looks cool. I could enjoy this,'" Blackman recalled. "And the rest is history."

[SCN Hall of Fame: Bob Marcus]

Early in his career, Blackman had different plans. "I wanted to be an accountant," he explained, "and I got bored to tears." He shifted gears with a move to marketing for the Financial Times, and eventually opened his own consultancy business.

Blackman worked with several high-profile clients, including BMW, which fed his passion for fast cars, and Harley-Davidson, which fed his passion for motorcycles. He also launched several IT events in Europe, many focused on specific manufacturer platforms, including Personal Computer World Show, Macworld Expo, Unix Expo, and Windows World. He was in Germany to launch IDG World Expo when he was recruited for ISE—and after his first InfoComm, he was hooked.

"I love technology, always have," Blackman said. "You don't have to force me to read this stuff. I keep up because it interests me personally. Talk about falling into something you love."

[Congress Square Looks to Inform and Unite Pro AV Community at ISE 2023]

Blackman helped launch the first ISE show in Geneva in 2004. The show moved around a bit—to Amsterdam in 2005 and then Brussels in 2006—before settling into the RAI Amsterdam convention center for the next 14 years.

By 2017, Blackman realized the show was outgrowing its Amsterdam venue, and ISE began searching for a new home. Extensive research led the company to Barcelona, which is striving to become a leading technology destination for companies in Europe.

Then came COVID-19. ISE did take place in Amsterdam in early 2020, despite losing about 70 exhibitors and instituting a "no handshake" rule, but the 2021 show was cancelled. The 2022 show wound up delayed until May, but ISE's Barcelona debut was considered a big success. "That was the right decision," Blackman said. "We had a good show.”

At 64, Blackman is a father of five and grandfather of three who still likes fast cars and motorcycles. He even rode his Harley-Davidson with a group of other AV professionals who ride from Germany to Barcelona to attend a regional event in 2021. He also offered some wisdom for young professionals entering the Pro AV space. "The key is finding the right company to work with," he advised. "Keep learning. Don't stand still. The most important thing is to enjoy what you're doing. I'm excited every morning I get up."

[SCN Hall of Fame 2023: Charlie Butten]

Blackman also knows that ISE's success was not a solo effort. "I get all the credit of ISE, but I don't like people to forget about my team," he said. "Everyone contributes to what we've done and built." 

ISE is poised for even more success in its new home. Blackman said ISE 2023 will likely be near the show's pre-pandemic 2019 levels. "We have the potential to be the largest exposition in Barcelona," he added. "The growth of our industry, both commercial and residential, leads us toward huge growth. We see that growth because we see where it's going, how AV is touching people's lives. It's not about size—it's about serving the market, bringing together buyers and sellers of Pro AV. I think that's what makes this so exciting."

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/scn-hall-of-fame-2023-michael-blackman hLbTun4dZ9ZV7zSRDX9roG Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:05:49 +0000 false false false

The Pro AV industry is loaded with talented people, and at SCN, we're proud to celebrate the achievements of the newest members of our Hall of Fame. 

Michael Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), became a staple of the international Pro AV industry quite by accident.

In 2002, a headhunter who was working on behalf of InfoComm, CEDIA, and NSCA was looking to recruit someone to launch an AV show in Europe. "I remember thinking, 'This looks cool. I could enjoy this,'" Blackman recalled. "And the rest is history."

[SCN Hall of Fame: Bob Marcus]

Early in his career, Blackman had different plans. "I wanted to be an accountant," he explained, "and I got bored to tears." He shifted gears with a move to marketing for the Financial Times, and eventually opened his own consultancy business.

Blackman worked with several high-profile clients, including BMW, which fed his passion for fast cars, and Harley-Davidson, which fed his passion for motorcycles. He also launched several IT events in Europe, many focused on specific manufacturer platforms, including Personal Computer World Show, Macworld Expo, Unix Expo, and Windows World. He was in Germany to launch IDG World Expo when he was recruited for ISE—and after his first InfoComm, he was hooked.

"I love technology, always have," Blackman said. "You don't have to force me to read this stuff. I keep up because it interests me personally. Talk about falling into something you love."

[Congress Square Looks to Inform and Unite Pro AV Community at ISE 2023]

Blackman helped launch the first ISE show in Geneva in 2004. The show moved around a bit—to Amsterdam in 2005 and then Brussels in 2006—before settling into the RAI Amsterdam convention center for the next 14 years.

By 2017, Blackman realized the show was outgrowing its Amsterdam venue, and ISE began searching for a new home. Extensive research led the company to Barcelona, which is striving to become a leading technology destination for companies in Europe.

Then came COVID-19. ISE did take place in Amsterdam in early 2020, despite losing about 70 exhibitors and instituting a "no handshake" rule, but the 2021 show was cancelled. The 2022 show wound up delayed until May, but ISE's Barcelona debut was considered a big success. "That was the right decision," Blackman said. "We had a good show.”

At 64, Blackman is a father of five and grandfather of three who still likes fast cars and motorcycles. He even rode his Harley-Davidson with a group of other AV professionals who ride from Germany to Barcelona to attend a regional event in 2021. He also offered some wisdom for young professionals entering the Pro AV space. "The key is finding the right company to work with," he advised. "Keep learning. Don't stand still. The most important thing is to enjoy what you're doing. I'm excited every morning I get up."

[SCN Hall of Fame 2023: Charlie Butten]

Blackman also knows that ISE's success was not a solo effort. "I get all the credit of ISE, but I don't like people to forget about my team," he said. "Everyone contributes to what we've done and built." 

ISE is poised for even more success in its new home. Blackman said ISE 2023 will likely be near the show's pre-pandemic 2019 levels. "We have the potential to be the largest exposition in Barcelona," he added. "The growth of our industry, both commercial and residential, leads us toward huge growth. We see that growth because we see where it's going, how AV is touching people's lives. It's not about size—it's about serving the market, bringing together buyers and sellers of Pro AV. I think that's what makes this so exciting."

]]> <![CDATA[ Congress Square Looks to Inform and Unite Pro AV Community at ISE 2023 ]]> Visitors to ISE 2023 should be sure to visit the thriving Congress Square area, right at the heart of the Fira. The 2,212-square-meter Congress Square location can be found in the central aisle between Halls 4 and 6 and Halls 5 and 7 and is packed with innovations, networking opportunities, and industry organizations, bringing together a range of diverse partners all in one place. It is home to the Catalonian and Barcelona City Council Pavilions, Discovery Zone, International Media Showcase, and the Influencer and Impact Lounges, and networking space. 

New for 2023, the Impact Lounge will offer visitors the chance to meet with organizations making a difference in the industry. This includes Women in Live Music (WILM) and ISE sustainability partner SAVe and The Circle Society. The lounge will provide a space for visitors to connect with these organizations that are looking to change things for the better and to find out more about the work they’re doing and the difference it’s already making.

[ISE 2022 Best of Show and Best of Market Awards]

“We’re returning to ISE 2023 with a dedicated space in the Impact Lounge, where we can make new connections and raise awareness of women in the industry,” said Malle Kaas from WILM. “Along with ISE, we’re offering women a space where they can meet likeminded peers to share their experiences and network, bringing together newcomers and those experienced in the industry. We also encourage male guests to learn more about the industry from a woman’s perspective.”

The International Media lounge at ISE 2023.

(Image credit: ISE)

“We’re thrilled to bring Sustainability in AV (SAVe) to the Impact Lounge at ISE 2023 for the first time,” explains Christina De Bono, founder and president of SAVe. “SAVe is the first U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders in the audiovisual field to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From climate change and environmental degradation to poverty and inequality, the challenges we face are profound, diverse–and getting worse. We must work together on a global level, as businesses, as educational institutions, and as nations to achieve these critical goals before it’s too late."

“ISE 2023 will be a first for The Circle Society,” said Lisa Collins, managing director at The Circle Society. “We know that the skill sets and team dynamics within our industry are changing, and not only will we be on hand to discuss some of these issues, but we will also have our crew on site to capture some of those trailblazers building a successful company and individuals climbing the career ladder using our peer-to-peer learning and exchange programs. This global landmark digital and in-person community, platform, and network is for anyone working in the media technology and services, AV, TV/film production, postproduction and distribution, pro-audio, and VFX. “

[JUST RELEASED: SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2022]

After a successful debut in 2022, the Influencer Lounge returns for 2023 and once again welcomes content creators, social media trendsetters, and commentators who are an active part of the technology community. Expect a schedule of podcasts and events in this space designed for collaboration and conversation.

Elsewhere in Congress Square visitors will be able to experience the very latest innovations from first-time exhibitors in the Discovery Zone. Look out for virtual studio software developer Axximetry; AVoIP, HDBaseT, and HDMI distribution device manufacturer Netvio; electronic accessories manufacturer Vanco; and Flylights, which offers transparent LED displays, among many others.

Congress Square will also be the location of pavilions organized by Barcelona City Council and the government of Catalonia, hosting local and regional exhibitors. The Catalonia Pavilion will host 30 local businesses active in the AV industry as well as highlighting business growth opportunities and running the Open Innovation Challenge. The ISE Open Innovation Challenge is hosted by ACCIÓ (the Catalonia Trade & Investment agency) and Enterprise Europe Network. Returning to ISE for its second iteration, ACCIÓ is working with corporations looking for new technologies and solutions partners to help solve specific business issues.

[AV Network's top stories, product news, and expert insights] 

“The Open Innovation Challenge was a great success last year, so we’re delighted to be back for ISE 2023,” commented Carles Gómara, business strategy at ACCIÓ. “The hybrid match-making service connects technology providers with businesses looking to purchase solutions–we currently have eight Catalan corporations lined-up for your pitches. This B2B event offers the opportunity to create alliances with new local and international partners and participation is free of charge, so sign up and get involved.”

Networking opportunities also abound in the six networking areas themed around the show floor Technology Zones. Finally, head to the International Media Showcase where visitors can read the latest issues from the world’s AV media while taking a well-earned breather.

Congress Square is situated in front of Halls 5, 6, and 7.

For more information or to register for ISE 2023 visit www.iseurope.org. Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2023, will take place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2023.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/congress-square-looks-to-inform-and-unite-pro-av-community-at-ise-2023 DNCW2CoXDUgYF6An5iPRBA Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:52:00 +0000 false false false

Visitors to ISE 2023 should be sure to visit the thriving Congress Square area, right at the heart of the Fira. The 2,212-square-meter Congress Square location can be found in the central aisle between Halls 4 and 6 and Halls 5 and 7 and is packed with innovations, networking opportunities, and industry organizations, bringing together a range of diverse partners all in one place. It is home to the Catalonian and Barcelona City Council Pavilions, Discovery Zone, International Media Showcase, and the Influencer and Impact Lounges, and networking space. 

New for 2023, the Impact Lounge will offer visitors the chance to meet with organizations making a difference in the industry. This includes Women in Live Music (WILM) and ISE sustainability partner SAVe and The Circle Society. The lounge will provide a space for visitors to connect with these organizations that are looking to change things for the better and to find out more about the work they’re doing and the difference it’s already making.

[ISE 2022 Best of Show and Best of Market Awards]

“We’re returning to ISE 2023 with a dedicated space in the Impact Lounge, where we can make new connections and raise awareness of women in the industry,” said Malle Kaas from WILM. “Along with ISE, we’re offering women a space where they can meet likeminded peers to share their experiences and network, bringing together newcomers and those experienced in the industry. We also encourage male guests to learn more about the industry from a woman’s perspective.”

The International Media lounge at ISE 2023.

(Image credit: ISE)

“We’re thrilled to bring Sustainability in AV (SAVe) to the Impact Lounge at ISE 2023 for the first time,” explains Christina De Bono, founder and president of SAVe. “SAVe is the first U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders in the audiovisual field to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From climate change and environmental degradation to poverty and inequality, the challenges we face are profound, diverse–and getting worse. We must work together on a global level, as businesses, as educational institutions, and as nations to achieve these critical goals before it’s too late."

“ISE 2023 will be a first for The Circle Society,” said Lisa Collins, managing director at The Circle Society. “We know that the skill sets and team dynamics within our industry are changing, and not only will we be on hand to discuss some of these issues, but we will also have our crew on site to capture some of those trailblazers building a successful company and individuals climbing the career ladder using our peer-to-peer learning and exchange programs. This global landmark digital and in-person community, platform, and network is for anyone working in the media technology and services, AV, TV/film production, postproduction and distribution, pro-audio, and VFX. “

[JUST RELEASED: SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2022]

After a successful debut in 2022, the Influencer Lounge returns for 2023 and once again welcomes content creators, social media trendsetters, and commentators who are an active part of the technology community. Expect a schedule of podcasts and events in this space designed for collaboration and conversation.

Elsewhere in Congress Square visitors will be able to experience the very latest innovations from first-time exhibitors in the Discovery Zone. Look out for virtual studio software developer Axximetry; AVoIP, HDBaseT, and HDMI distribution device manufacturer Netvio; electronic accessories manufacturer Vanco; and Flylights, which offers transparent LED displays, among many others.

Congress Square will also be the location of pavilions organized by Barcelona City Council and the government of Catalonia, hosting local and regional exhibitors. The Catalonia Pavilion will host 30 local businesses active in the AV industry as well as highlighting business growth opportunities and running the Open Innovation Challenge. The ISE Open Innovation Challenge is hosted by ACCIÓ (the Catalonia Trade & Investment agency) and Enterprise Europe Network. Returning to ISE for its second iteration, ACCIÓ is working with corporations looking for new technologies and solutions partners to help solve specific business issues.

[AV Network's top stories, product news, and expert insights] 

“The Open Innovation Challenge was a great success last year, so we’re delighted to be back for ISE 2023,” commented Carles Gómara, business strategy at ACCIÓ. “The hybrid match-making service connects technology providers with businesses looking to purchase solutions–we currently have eight Catalan corporations lined-up for your pitches. This B2B event offers the opportunity to create alliances with new local and international partners and participation is free of charge, so sign up and get involved.”

Networking opportunities also abound in the six networking areas themed around the show floor Technology Zones. Finally, head to the International Media Showcase where visitors can read the latest issues from the world’s AV media while taking a well-earned breather.

Congress Square is situated in front of Halls 5, 6, and 7.

For more information or to register for ISE 2023 visit www.iseurope.org. Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2023, will take place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2023.

]]> <![CDATA[ Future Exclusive with ISE's Mike Blackman: Answering the Tough Questions ]]> Rob Lane, content editor for our sister publication, Installation has shared this exclusive interview with Mike Blackman, managing director at Integrated Systems Events. 

Q: What were the main factors that informed your decision to postpone?

Blackman: It’s been a challenging time for so many over the past two years, and we have been keen to satisfy the appetite within the industry to meet again face to face. The situation with regard to Covid infection rates and different countries’ travel restrictions has been fluid, particularly recently; and after speaking with our exhibitors, owners and stakeholders, we agreed the best course of action was to postpone the show edition for three months.

In today’s environment – now more than ever – we need to be agile and responsive. Shows like ISE are for doing business and meeting in person, but none are the same as they were before the pandemic. We must acknowledge the factors within our control, and we are doing our best for the industry, our customers, and their customers – these are some of the factors we reviewed when making the decision to postpone to 10-13 May 2022.

Q: Was Omicron incidence growth in Spain the main reason? Or was it the low numbers of previous attendees confirming their attendance?

Blackman: Of course, we have been monitoring the conditions in Spain, but we are also closely monitoring the situation across Europe and many other countries. Vaccination programmes are progressing, but countries are still experiencing challenging restrictions. These conditions are affecting us all, and whilst we all want to get back to business, there continues to be a wide range of restrictions and a reluctance to travel. We have been working hard to balance health and safety concerns with the need for commerce and in-person interaction. As I have said already, we had to balance many factors in reaching this decision together with our exhibitors, the associations and our stakeholders.

Q: I think the industry appreciates how incredibly difficult a call this is to make, but the general consensus is that it's the right decision. In hindsight, do you feel that the decision could have been made sooner given the ominous spread of Omicron throughout Europe in December?

Blackman: As you have said, it was a difficult decision, and I think everyone appreciates that in today’s environment, we need to be agile and responsive. We made the decision together to postpone the show until spring (May 2022) and we believe it is the right choice to make.

Q: How did you come to a decision on the best dates for the rearranged show? May sandwiches ISE between two major US trade shows in NAB (April) and of course InfoComm (June), so will potentially impact upon American attendance. The dates also clash with smaller regional shows such as PLASA Leeds, the Media Production Show, and London Digital Signage Week. Were other dates considered and were exhibitors consulted regarding these new dates?

Blackman: To move a show the size of ISE is a challenging prospect and, in a venue as popular as the Fira de Barcelona, the options were very limited in a timescale that works for our industry. The window of available dates was extremely tight, the spring dates of 10-13 May provides time for our community to rebalance and for confidence in international travel and meetings to resume. We will be working closely with all our exhibitors and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new dates.

Q: Obviously postponement is an inconvenience for everybody, what with flight/hotel cancellations etc. But the exhibitors suffer the most – especially those that had already started shipping and even building pre-Xmas. How did you approach this difficult decision with them all?

Blackman: We have had significant feedback from our exhibitor community that this was the right decision to make. We are in the process of contacting all our customers to discuss their options and how we can help ensure that the transition to ISE 2022 in May and ISE 2023 in February is as smooth as possible. If they aren’t already doing so, I would urge all exhibitors to get in contact with their account manager to discuss the situation.

Q: With – I understand – 95% of their payments non-refundable if they were to pull out of the event, it’s unsurprising so few exhibitors pressed the cancel button even as Omicron started to spread across Europe. And this must hurt all the more for those that started shipping/building. Does ISE have any compensation packages in place for this eventuality?

Blackman: We are working closely with all our exhibitors to minimise the impact of the postponement and ensure that their experience at ISE 2022 in May is the best possible.

Q: What are the benefits for North American attendees to travel to Barcelona for ISE, when InfoComm in the US is coming up in June – especially in the light of the move to May? Have you budgeted for a reduction in American attendees as a result; or do you anticipate similar numbers to a February event, given that travel is likely to have opened up more by May?

Blackman: I was speaking to Dave Labuskes earlier this week and yes, we do have a number of events in close proximity – ISE in May, InfoComm in June and Beijing InfoComm China in July. The intention for each show in this coming year is to galvanise and rejuvenate the AV community while always keeping the safety of those in attendance as a priority.

Three major markets and three major shows! We are excited about the ‘summer of AV’ – while we realise that there are some challenges for those who want to participate across the globe – we invite exhibitors to call us and let’s work together to make the most of this time.

Of course, Covid is changing everything around us every day, but the constants of in-person value, innovation and story-telling have remained. No matter where or when, these shows will act as a catalyst for market growth and serve as a hub for the AV profession.

Q: How many attendees were registered for the February event, and what would be your forecast now that the show will be in what we hope will be a less restricted window in May?

Blackman: Our exhibitors were reporting to us that their customer feedback also showed that attendance was greatly impacted by the continued impact of Omicron as well as travel concerns, and that there was a strong desire to attend lSE later in the year. But as I mentioned before, exhibitor support and bookings for the show remain extremely strong – and, whilst it is fair to say that typically attendees are registering for shows much later than in previous years, we very much hope that the new dates in May will allow more of us to get together, to do business and to celebrate our inspiring industry.

Q: With the move to May, and the (hopefully) more realistic chances of being able to stage an in-person show, are you now forecasting to see an upswing in exhibitors committing to the show and will attendees be likely to see a bigger event than was slated for February?

Blackman: We now have another two and a half months to add some more features to the show – we will be revealing details over the coming weeks – so I say, stay tuned, keep an eye on our website for updates, and of course, we will share news of this with you as soon as possible.

Q: In addition, do you have any changes planned for the May event that weren't part of the original February show?

Blackman: We had a fabulous show floor, with six technology zones, set across five halls of the Gran Vía, and that remains. All seven of the ISE Conferences will also be taking place, we have a number of show floor networking lounges and of course the AV Experience Zone. There will also be some additional features, but as I am sure you will appreciate, we are working with our partners to confirm the details of the necessary rescheduling and I cannot wait to share the exciting stories with you over the coming weeks – watch this space!

Q: There has been much discussion about how trade shows will evolve as a result of Covid, as they accelerate into hybrid in-person/remote access events. Could you share what ISE has in place for the 2022 show in terms of producing a valuable trade show experience for attendees however they wish to ‘attend’ ISE 2022?

Blackman: ISE 2022 will offer a digital platform presenting many of the conferences, keynotes and up to date news. Although this will be comprehensive and also be augmented by many of our media partners, it of course cannot match the “in-person” experience of being in Barcelona.

Q: This must have been an incredibly taxing period for everyone concerned with ISE 2022, and its organisation. How has this affected you personally?

Blackman: This has been a difficult time, but we have an admirable community, a fabulous team and the support that has been provided has been a source of incredible strength and I’d like to thank each and every one for their efforts during this period.

Q: And how accommodating have the local Barcelona authorities been in assisting/backing the decisions you've had to make?

Blackman: Everyone involved in every aspect of this situation has been extremely supportive. The city of Barcelona, the regional support from Catalonia, the exemplary team at the Fira as well as many partners – their willingness to help and be flexible has been very much appreciated and we are hugely thankful. We cannot wait to celebrate with the entire community at the Fira in May.

Q: Finally, what's your message to attendees and exhibitors alike about the new May event, what they can look forward to, and of course why they should attend the leading AV and systems integration show on the planet?

Blackman: Well, I would like to say that I’d like to thank the AV community for their unwavering support. The positivity and solidarity shown over the last couple of days is a brilliant reflection of our industry. I can’t wait to welcome everyone to ISE this May in sunny Barcelona. 

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/events/exclusive-with-ises-mike-blackman-answering-the-tough-questions 7ShPWVTqWYDvSRqLjXeTk5 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:15:53 +0000 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:35:30 +0000 false false false

Rob Lane, content editor for our sister publication, Installation has shared this exclusive interview with Mike Blackman, managing director at Integrated Systems Events. 

Q: What were the main factors that informed your decision to postpone?

Blackman: It’s been a challenging time for so many over the past two years, and we have been keen to satisfy the appetite within the industry to meet again face to face. The situation with regard to Covid infection rates and different countries’ travel restrictions has been fluid, particularly recently; and after speaking with our exhibitors, owners and stakeholders, we agreed the best course of action was to postpone the show edition for three months.

In today’s environment – now more than ever – we need to be agile and responsive. Shows like ISE are for doing business and meeting in person, but none are the same as they were before the pandemic. We must acknowledge the factors within our control, and we are doing our best for the industry, our customers, and their customers – these are some of the factors we reviewed when making the decision to postpone to 10-13 May 2022.

Q: Was Omicron incidence growth in Spain the main reason? Or was it the low numbers of previous attendees confirming their attendance?

Blackman: Of course, we have been monitoring the conditions in Spain, but we are also closely monitoring the situation across Europe and many other countries. Vaccination programmes are progressing, but countries are still experiencing challenging restrictions. These conditions are affecting us all, and whilst we all want to get back to business, there continues to be a wide range of restrictions and a reluctance to travel. We have been working hard to balance health and safety concerns with the need for commerce and in-person interaction. As I have said already, we had to balance many factors in reaching this decision together with our exhibitors, the associations and our stakeholders.

Q: I think the industry appreciates how incredibly difficult a call this is to make, but the general consensus is that it's the right decision. In hindsight, do you feel that the decision could have been made sooner given the ominous spread of Omicron throughout Europe in December?

Blackman: As you have said, it was a difficult decision, and I think everyone appreciates that in today’s environment, we need to be agile and responsive. We made the decision together to postpone the show until spring (May 2022) and we believe it is the right choice to make.

Q: How did you come to a decision on the best dates for the rearranged show? May sandwiches ISE between two major US trade shows in NAB (April) and of course InfoComm (June), so will potentially impact upon American attendance. The dates also clash with smaller regional shows such as PLASA Leeds, the Media Production Show, and London Digital Signage Week. Were other dates considered and were exhibitors consulted regarding these new dates?

Blackman: To move a show the size of ISE is a challenging prospect and, in a venue as popular as the Fira de Barcelona, the options were very limited in a timescale that works for our industry. The window of available dates was extremely tight, the spring dates of 10-13 May provides time for our community to rebalance and for confidence in international travel and meetings to resume. We will be working closely with all our exhibitors and stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to the new dates.

Q: Obviously postponement is an inconvenience for everybody, what with flight/hotel cancellations etc. But the exhibitors suffer the most – especially those that had already started shipping and even building pre-Xmas. How did you approach this difficult decision with them all?

Blackman: We have had significant feedback from our exhibitor community that this was the right decision to make. We are in the process of contacting all our customers to discuss their options and how we can help ensure that the transition to ISE 2022 in May and ISE 2023 in February is as smooth as possible. If they aren’t already doing so, I would urge all exhibitors to get in contact with their account manager to discuss the situation.

Q: With – I understand – 95% of their payments non-refundable if they were to pull out of the event, it’s unsurprising so few exhibitors pressed the cancel button even as Omicron started to spread across Europe. And this must hurt all the more for those that started shipping/building. Does ISE have any compensation packages in place for this eventuality?

Blackman: We are working closely with all our exhibitors to minimise the impact of the postponement and ensure that their experience at ISE 2022 in May is the best possible.

Q: What are the benefits for North American attendees to travel to Barcelona for ISE, when InfoComm in the US is coming up in June – especially in the light of the move to May? Have you budgeted for a reduction in American attendees as a result; or do you anticipate similar numbers to a February event, given that travel is likely to have opened up more by May?

Blackman: I was speaking to Dave Labuskes earlier this week and yes, we do have a number of events in close proximity – ISE in May, InfoComm in June and Beijing InfoComm China in July. The intention for each show in this coming year is to galvanise and rejuvenate the AV community while always keeping the safety of those in attendance as a priority.

Three major markets and three major shows! We are excited about the ‘summer of AV’ – while we realise that there are some challenges for those who want to participate across the globe – we invite exhibitors to call us and let’s work together to make the most of this time.

Of course, Covid is changing everything around us every day, but the constants of in-person value, innovation and story-telling have remained. No matter where or when, these shows will act as a catalyst for market growth and serve as a hub for the AV profession.

Q: How many attendees were registered for the February event, and what would be your forecast now that the show will be in what we hope will be a less restricted window in May?

Blackman: Our exhibitors were reporting to us that their customer feedback also showed that attendance was greatly impacted by the continued impact of Omicron as well as travel concerns, and that there was a strong desire to attend lSE later in the year. But as I mentioned before, exhibitor support and bookings for the show remain extremely strong – and, whilst it is fair to say that typically attendees are registering for shows much later than in previous years, we very much hope that the new dates in May will allow more of us to get together, to do business and to celebrate our inspiring industry.

Q: With the move to May, and the (hopefully) more realistic chances of being able to stage an in-person show, are you now forecasting to see an upswing in exhibitors committing to the show and will attendees be likely to see a bigger event than was slated for February?

Blackman: We now have another two and a half months to add some more features to the show – we will be revealing details over the coming weeks – so I say, stay tuned, keep an eye on our website for updates, and of course, we will share news of this with you as soon as possible.

Q: In addition, do you have any changes planned for the May event that weren't part of the original February show?

Blackman: We had a fabulous show floor, with six technology zones, set across five halls of the Gran Vía, and that remains. All seven of the ISE Conferences will also be taking place, we have a number of show floor networking lounges and of course the AV Experience Zone. There will also be some additional features, but as I am sure you will appreciate, we are working with our partners to confirm the details of the necessary rescheduling and I cannot wait to share the exciting stories with you over the coming weeks – watch this space!

Q: There has been much discussion about how trade shows will evolve as a result of Covid, as they accelerate into hybrid in-person/remote access events. Could you share what ISE has in place for the 2022 show in terms of producing a valuable trade show experience for attendees however they wish to ‘attend’ ISE 2022?

Blackman: ISE 2022 will offer a digital platform presenting many of the conferences, keynotes and up to date news. Although this will be comprehensive and also be augmented by many of our media partners, it of course cannot match the “in-person” experience of being in Barcelona.

Q: This must have been an incredibly taxing period for everyone concerned with ISE 2022, and its organisation. How has this affected you personally?

Blackman: This has been a difficult time, but we have an admirable community, a fabulous team and the support that has been provided has been a source of incredible strength and I’d like to thank each and every one for their efforts during this period.

Q: And how accommodating have the local Barcelona authorities been in assisting/backing the decisions you've had to make?

Blackman: Everyone involved in every aspect of this situation has been extremely supportive. The city of Barcelona, the regional support from Catalonia, the exemplary team at the Fira as well as many partners – their willingness to help and be flexible has been very much appreciated and we are hugely thankful. We cannot wait to celebrate with the entire community at the Fira in May.

Q: Finally, what's your message to attendees and exhibitors alike about the new May event, what they can look forward to, and of course why they should attend the leading AV and systems integration show on the planet?

Blackman: Well, I would like to say that I’d like to thank the AV community for their unwavering support. The positivity and solidarity shown over the last couple of days is a brilliant reflection of our industry. I can’t wait to welcome everyone to ISE this May in sunny Barcelona. 

]]> <![CDATA[ At ISE 2022, Barco Is Ready for 'New Chapter' for Pro AV Industry ]]> Marking the 17th year since it became a founding member, Barco, a leading visualization and collaboration specialist, has announced its plans to return to ISE 2022 with a dynamic and experiential 304 m2 showcase on Booth 3D400. Held for the first time at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue in Barcelona, ISE 2022 will set the stage for Barco to debut a range of cutting-edge solutions that promise to bring visitors closer to the future.

ISE 2022

(Image credit: Future)

At the show, Barco will launch its flagship dvLED platform. With its first-in-class quality and extra security and services, it offers a premium visualization solution that is built to last. Easy to install and maintain, it is designed to be a reliable and seamless viewing experience in any lighting, which makes it ideal for use in a whole host of applications, such as control rooms and corporate and broadcast environments.

Demonstrating its expertise in immersive experiences, Barco will also create its own projection mapping showcase, using its powerful UDX projectors and content from Dirty Monitor to bring a large-scale jewel to life on the booth.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the future of hybrid meetings in the experiential, two-floor ClickShare Tower. The showcase is on course to be the first large-scale, in-person demonstration of the ClickShare range, as well as the ClickShare App. Demonstrating the power of the ClickShare App and its PresentSense functionality, the ClickShare Tower will enable customers to discover a room agnostic solution that can deliver transformative “walk in and connect” meeting experiences.

[Hospitality Needs to Check In at ISE 2022]

The timing of the display will come at a pivotal moment in the ClickShare journey, marking the milestone of over one million ClickShare installations and the acquisition of more than two million ClickShare app users.

Barco ISE 2022

(Image credit: Barco)

"We’re excited to be returning to ISE,” said Inge Govaerts, head of Corporate Communications at Barco. “With the change of venue, it feels like a new chapter for the industry, especially after such a tumultuous 18 months. While we will be continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation very closely, we believe that ISE 2022 presents a valuable opportunity, giving us the platform to launch our products and connect to a global audience."

Barco will also be participating in a number of ISE 2022 summits. As well as revealing insights into the future of the LED market and the role of its LED technologies for both the Digital Signage and Control Room Summits, the company will be sharing market predictions on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for hybrid working at the Smart Building Conference.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/at-ise-2022-barco-is-ready-for-new-chapter-for-pro-av-industry qwos8BXthxjokkYU7H52nc Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:54:35 +0000 false false false

Marking the 17th year since it became a founding member, Barco, a leading visualization and collaboration specialist, has announced its plans to return to ISE 2022 with a dynamic and experiential 304 m2 showcase on Booth 3D400. Held for the first time at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía venue in Barcelona, ISE 2022 will set the stage for Barco to debut a range of cutting-edge solutions that promise to bring visitors closer to the future.

ISE 2022

(Image credit: Future)

At the show, Barco will launch its flagship dvLED platform. With its first-in-class quality and extra security and services, it offers a premium visualization solution that is built to last. Easy to install and maintain, it is designed to be a reliable and seamless viewing experience in any lighting, which makes it ideal for use in a whole host of applications, such as control rooms and corporate and broadcast environments.

Demonstrating its expertise in immersive experiences, Barco will also create its own projection mapping showcase, using its powerful UDX projectors and content from Dirty Monitor to bring a large-scale jewel to life on the booth.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the future of hybrid meetings in the experiential, two-floor ClickShare Tower. The showcase is on course to be the first large-scale, in-person demonstration of the ClickShare range, as well as the ClickShare App. Demonstrating the power of the ClickShare App and its PresentSense functionality, the ClickShare Tower will enable customers to discover a room agnostic solution that can deliver transformative “walk in and connect” meeting experiences.

[Hospitality Needs to Check In at ISE 2022]

The timing of the display will come at a pivotal moment in the ClickShare journey, marking the milestone of over one million ClickShare installations and the acquisition of more than two million ClickShare app users.

Barco ISE 2022

(Image credit: Barco)

"We’re excited to be returning to ISE,” said Inge Govaerts, head of Corporate Communications at Barco. “With the change of venue, it feels like a new chapter for the industry, especially after such a tumultuous 18 months. While we will be continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation very closely, we believe that ISE 2022 presents a valuable opportunity, giving us the platform to launch our products and connect to a global audience."

Barco will also be participating in a number of ISE 2022 summits. As well as revealing insights into the future of the LED market and the role of its LED technologies for both the Digital Signage and Control Room Summits, the company will be sharing market predictions on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for hybrid working at the Smart Building Conference.

]]> <![CDATA[ Hospitality Needs to Check In at ISE 2022 ]]> From electronic menus and one-touch ordering to fully automated cyber concierge services, the hotel, restaurant, and catering (HORECA) experience is being digitized more than ever. By attending Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2022, which runs Feb. 1-4 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, major HORECA brands will discover the future of hospitality technology and its benefits to their businesses. 

The global smart hospitality market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.14 percent, reaching a total market size of $12.7 billion by 2025. There is great potential for the HORECA market to take advantage of this growth by investing in the latest technologies at ISE 2022. The exhibition presents the perfect opportunity for HORECA industry to discover more about the ways that AV can help their businesses. 

Historically, much of a hotel guest’s time was spent exploring the public areas such as relaxing around the pool, lounge areas, restaurants and, of course, participating in conferences and business events that (certainly pre-pandemic) form a key revenue stream. Now, guests are also spending more time in-room, whether working or relaxing, and the demand for hotels to provide even smarter, more engaging in-room facilities is stronger than ever. 

The concept of the “smart” hotel room has become popular thanks to its positive enhancement of the customer experience. A smart room is one in which everything from lighting scene settings to Do Not Disturb notifications can be easily managed through touch panels, keypads, personal smartphones, or voice commands. Often, these systems not only improve the guest experience, but provide cost benefits, energy monitoring, management, and reporting functions, too. 

“Hotel staff should be able to use and maintain such systems without effort,” explained Christophe Malsot, Creston director residential sales South West, Benelux, and North West Africa. “When they enter a guestroom, the learning curve for a client should be close to zero. They should understand immediately how the room is working. So, this means the hotelier has to be helped to build its tender and has to provide AV with a unified control system to provide a perfect and easy to use solution.” 

[Visionary Solutions Drives Technology in Shanghai Tower’s J Hotel]

It’s not just the hotel room but the whole HORECA/resort experience that benefits from harmonized AV customization. For restaurants, cafes, hotels, and resorts, interactive information points, digital shop windows, self-service kiosks, menu boards, videowalls, or even smartphones can be used to increase customer satisfaction. All devices are capable of serving as a communication or interactive portal between the property and the client. 

Forward-thinking hoteliers and restaurateurs can take advantage of these solutions—and there is now a wide choice in connected technologies that make it possible to place many more services under personalized and automated control. ISE 2022 is the place to learn about future-proofing current systems and planning for the next wave of developments in connectivity. 

If there is one thing that customers want, it’s an easier and more intuitive process when they arrive at their destination, whether they’re checking in or out at a hotel, shopping, or eating in a café or restaurant. Today’s technology solutions allow customer-focused businesses to streamline back-office functions, as well as allow customers to take control of their experiences through the use of technology. 

For example, IPTV systems can offer a personalized hotel service by allowing guests to control their room from their TV, from turning off lighting or opening curtains from their remote control to checking their bill or ordering food. This provides the guest with a single point of contact for everything they will need during their stay. There are other cost benefits, too. By providing such information to the guest via an in-room TV channel or IPTV system, the cost of printing and recycling of paper (menus, guest information, etc.) can be reduced. 

Exterity, a VITEC company, provides hospitality and leisure IPTV-based solutions that are used worldwide to provide guests with a better-than-home in-room infotainment experience, while also enabling hoteliers to drive revenue, reinforce branding and increase customer loyalty. “The demand for personalized experiences is likely to continue to grow and by embracing the latest IPTV interactive services hoteliers can future proof their estate,” explained Colin Farquhar, Exterity senior vice president, IPTV Global Solutions. “The beauty of an end-to end IP video solution is that it enables our customers to capture TV/video content directly from any source and manage its delivery, as channels or within digital signage screens, to any connected device via an existing network.” 

As consumers are now accustomed to self-service in and beyond the travel industry through kiosks and apps, there is an accelerated natural evolution with advancements in artificial intelligence and robotic capabilities to directly deliver guest service in the industry. For hotels and business convention centers, collaboration technology is also a big focus, creating systems that seamlessly incorporate the wide range of devices and operating systems that the BYOD (bring your own device) work culture has created. Beacon technology, mobile integration, augmented reality—and how hospitality businesses can incorporate these hot technologies into current signage systems—will all be addressed at ISE 2022.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/hospitality-needs-to-check-in-at-ise-2022 p5F8tYwAkHTwTbWwBj9H3i Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:13:02 +0000 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 01:32:41 +0000 false false false

From electronic menus and one-touch ordering to fully automated cyber concierge services, the hotel, restaurant, and catering (HORECA) experience is being digitized more than ever. By attending Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2022, which runs Feb. 1-4 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, major HORECA brands will discover the future of hospitality technology and its benefits to their businesses. 

The global smart hospitality market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.14 percent, reaching a total market size of $12.7 billion by 2025. There is great potential for the HORECA market to take advantage of this growth by investing in the latest technologies at ISE 2022. The exhibition presents the perfect opportunity for HORECA industry to discover more about the ways that AV can help their businesses. 

Historically, much of a hotel guest’s time was spent exploring the public areas such as relaxing around the pool, lounge areas, restaurants and, of course, participating in conferences and business events that (certainly pre-pandemic) form a key revenue stream. Now, guests are also spending more time in-room, whether working or relaxing, and the demand for hotels to provide even smarter, more engaging in-room facilities is stronger than ever. 

The concept of the “smart” hotel room has become popular thanks to its positive enhancement of the customer experience. A smart room is one in which everything from lighting scene settings to Do Not Disturb notifications can be easily managed through touch panels, keypads, personal smartphones, or voice commands. Often, these systems not only improve the guest experience, but provide cost benefits, energy monitoring, management, and reporting functions, too. 

“Hotel staff should be able to use and maintain such systems without effort,” explained Christophe Malsot, Creston director residential sales South West, Benelux, and North West Africa. “When they enter a guestroom, the learning curve for a client should be close to zero. They should understand immediately how the room is working. So, this means the hotelier has to be helped to build its tender and has to provide AV with a unified control system to provide a perfect and easy to use solution.” 

[Visionary Solutions Drives Technology in Shanghai Tower’s J Hotel]

It’s not just the hotel room but the whole HORECA/resort experience that benefits from harmonized AV customization. For restaurants, cafes, hotels, and resorts, interactive information points, digital shop windows, self-service kiosks, menu boards, videowalls, or even smartphones can be used to increase customer satisfaction. All devices are capable of serving as a communication or interactive portal between the property and the client. 

Forward-thinking hoteliers and restaurateurs can take advantage of these solutions—and there is now a wide choice in connected technologies that make it possible to place many more services under personalized and automated control. ISE 2022 is the place to learn about future-proofing current systems and planning for the next wave of developments in connectivity. 

If there is one thing that customers want, it’s an easier and more intuitive process when they arrive at their destination, whether they’re checking in or out at a hotel, shopping, or eating in a café or restaurant. Today’s technology solutions allow customer-focused businesses to streamline back-office functions, as well as allow customers to take control of their experiences through the use of technology. 

For example, IPTV systems can offer a personalized hotel service by allowing guests to control their room from their TV, from turning off lighting or opening curtains from their remote control to checking their bill or ordering food. This provides the guest with a single point of contact for everything they will need during their stay. There are other cost benefits, too. By providing such information to the guest via an in-room TV channel or IPTV system, the cost of printing and recycling of paper (menus, guest information, etc.) can be reduced. 

Exterity, a VITEC company, provides hospitality and leisure IPTV-based solutions that are used worldwide to provide guests with a better-than-home in-room infotainment experience, while also enabling hoteliers to drive revenue, reinforce branding and increase customer loyalty. “The demand for personalized experiences is likely to continue to grow and by embracing the latest IPTV interactive services hoteliers can future proof their estate,” explained Colin Farquhar, Exterity senior vice president, IPTV Global Solutions. “The beauty of an end-to end IP video solution is that it enables our customers to capture TV/video content directly from any source and manage its delivery, as channels or within digital signage screens, to any connected device via an existing network.” 

As consumers are now accustomed to self-service in and beyond the travel industry through kiosks and apps, there is an accelerated natural evolution with advancements in artificial intelligence and robotic capabilities to directly deliver guest service in the industry. For hotels and business convention centers, collaboration technology is also a big focus, creating systems that seamlessly incorporate the wide range of devices and operating systems that the BYOD (bring your own device) work culture has created. Beacon technology, mobile integration, augmented reality—and how hospitality businesses can incorporate these hot technologies into current signage systems—will all be addressed at ISE 2022.

]]> <![CDATA[ AV Industry Ready to ‘Rise Up. Reimagine. Ignite the Future’ at ISE 2022 ]]> With more than 700 exhibitors committed to take part in ISE 2022 at its new home in the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, ISE 2022 provides the ideal destination for world-class brands to showcase the latest technologies in pro AV. Exhibitors include brands such as Barco, Crestron, KNX, Kramer, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony to name just a few. The show floor has been redesigned for 2022 and will also feature a brand-new Discovery Zone, highlighting 40 new companies exhibiting for the first time.

Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events, said, “With all elements of the residential and commercial AV industry under one roof, ISE provides a fantastic opportunity for visitors to experience the solutions that can create truly immersive experiences transform the customer journey, enable hybrid working, and deliver memorable events. We are working hard to ensure the trip to Barcelona will be very worthwhile, and we can’t wait to reconnect with everyone again.”

[ISE's Mike Blackman on ISE 2021 and the Future of Pro AV]

Taking advantage of the large, modern venue at the Gran Via, ISE’s new home provides ample space for a new approach to the show floor. Six Technology Zones, set out over five spacious halls, group together exhibitors in the major technology areas, making it simpler for delegates to plan their visit and find and compare the wide variety of solutions they need for their integration projects. 

Technology Zones

Multi-Technology Zone (Halls 3 & 5): A must for any visitor to ISE, this Zone features the major brands in the AV industry offering solutions that deliver benefits for many vertical markets.  From Barco, Biamp and Crestron to LG, Samsung, Sennheiser, Shure, and Televic Conference, this area offers a wealth of interesting booths to explore. 

“ISE 2022 is a key exhibition in the global calendar for Shure," said Chris Merrick, Shure global marketing. "We are really looking forward to ISE in Barcelona this coming February as a platform to showcase our latest innovations. It is an essential event to meet up with our customers, channel and industry partners, and of course to make new connections.” 

Hall 5 will once again play host to the eye-catching VIOSO Projection Dome—an installation showcasing VIOSO’s fascinating software solutions for multi projector / multi display setups.

Audio Zone (Hall 7): ISE’s Audio Zone is firmly established as the key destination to hear about the latest audio innovations for both permanent installation and live events. Solutions on display will include signal processing and transport, immersive spatial audio, and the cutting edge of loudspeaker design. More than 140 exhibitors are booked into this zone and include Adam Hall, Audac, Bose Professional, d&b audiotechnik, Equipson, L-Acoustics, Martin Audio, Meyer Sound, Renkus Heinz, and more. 

Tom Van de Sande, CEO of AUDAC, said the company is looking forward to the return of in-person events at ISE in Barcelona: “As a family business, that personal touch is one of our greatest strengths, and nothing beats catching up with each other over a cup of coffee or even a Belgian beer," he noted. "In addition, the first full-scale edition of ISE is in Barcelona, so it is extra exciting to see the effect of the move to FIRA. ISE has helped us grow from a small start-up manufacturer into a leading player in the AV industry. It gave us access to clients and users that otherwise may have never heard from us. And by impressing the attendees, we were able to further establish our brand while expanding our distributor network.”

In addition to the Audio Zone, ISE 2022 will feature the ISE Sound Xperience in partnership with the Eventos Filmax Cinema Gran Vía complex. The location is a dedicated cinema complex of 12 uniquely configured listening rooms to showcase audio with depth, accuracy, and pinpoint clarity. 

[How AVIXA Councils Support the Pro AV Industry]

Digital Signage & DooH (Hall 6): Every year, the displays in this hall seem bigger, brighter, and more impressive than ever. Showcasing how state-of-the-art digital signage is used extensively for impactful messaging, advertising, and information delivery, this hall highlights display manufacturers as well as media players and software providers. New for 2022 is an additional open-air display area, next to Hall 6, where visitors will be able to see and hear solutions in an outdoor setting. Major brands see the opportunity of exhibiting at ISE as a key date in their calendars. Make sure you visit Hall 6 to see the latest from brands including Absen, Alfalite, Brightsign, Daktronics, Grassfish, Nexmosphere, RGBLink, Syscomtec, Unilumin, and many more. 

New Lighting & Staging (Hall 7): Featuring a new Lighting Demo Zone for 2022, this will showcase lighting and lighting control, rigging and staging equipment, motion tracking, video mapping, holography, and more. It will be full of solutions for small temporary venues up to major stadium concerts. Exhibitors include Area 4, Clay Paky, CLF Lighting, Elation Professional, Movecat GmbH, and MA Lighting. This zone will also feature a special networking space with a stage, where innovative solutions will be highlighted and talks, presentations, and meet-ups will take place. 

Residential & Smart Building (Hall 2): ISE has long been a leading voice in residential solutions and home automation, with the backing of CEDIA (co-owner of ISE with AVIXA) and also as a prominent player in smart building, thanks to our long-running Smart Building Conference. The combined Residential & Smart Building Zone is the strongest-ever offering in this fast-moving area of AV technology, and features more than 80 exhibitors. Presenting show partner, KNX, will be showcasing its member companies here and taking part in the Smart Building Conference. Browse booths from Artcoustic, Bang & Olufsen, Basalte, Bowers & Wilkins, Control 4 (SnapOne), Gira, Krix, Jung, Monitor Audio, Stealth Acoustics, Storm Audio, Z-Wave Alliance, and many more.  

Unified Communications & Education Technology (Hall 2): With more than 110 exhibitors within this zone, delegates will find solutions to equip multi-site businesses, boardrooms, and offices as well as educational institutions, private tutors, and professional development specialists. Exhibitors here will be showcasing technologies for hybrid working and connecting remote locations. Alongside global brands such as Cisco, Google, HP, Intel, Microsoft and first-time ISE exhibitor, Zoom, there will also be plenty to see from exhibitors including Jabra, Logitech, Avocor, AVI-SPL, Clevertouch, Lenovo among others.

Inspiring Conference and Content Program

Renowned as a destination for inspiring content, ISE 2022 will provide plenty of opportunities for professional development through its five-day, multi-language content program.

Combining a mix of paid-for and free sessions, the 2022 thought-leadership program covers a wide variety of industry topics. Starting on Monday with two, full-day conferences, the program will take place on dedicated stages within Hall 5. The Forum, a free-to-access feature commencing with daily keynote sessions, will be hosted by futurist Amelia Kallman. There will also be Spanish content in the AV Experience Zone, produced with AVIXA, while the Catalan Pavilion, in association with ACCIO, promises a great experience for visitors from the local region.

AV Career Day returns to ISE 2022, this year on Feb. 2. Supported by AVIXA, CEDIA, and ISE, this initiative is designed to showcase career opportunities throughout the AV industry and ensure that the next generation of AV professionals has the skills to meet the challenges of the future. A select group of technology students from universities and technical colleges across Europe will enjoy a hosted visit.

ISE is also working closely with the city of Barcelona, the Catalan government, and Spanish authorities. There will be some very enjoyable social events and features designed to showcase ISE’s new home in Barcelona. 

Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2022, will take place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía Feb. 1-4, 2022. The ISE Conference program runs from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4.

For more information, please visit www.iseurope.org.  

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/av-industry-ready-to-rise-up-reimagine-ignite-the-future-at-ise-2022 xKSZhYpVDsRcffEQATLyah Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:41:06 +0000 false false false

With more than 700 exhibitors committed to take part in ISE 2022 at its new home in the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, ISE 2022 provides the ideal destination for world-class brands to showcase the latest technologies in pro AV. Exhibitors include brands such as Barco, Crestron, KNX, Kramer, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony to name just a few. The show floor has been redesigned for 2022 and will also feature a brand-new Discovery Zone, highlighting 40 new companies exhibiting for the first time.

Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events, said, “With all elements of the residential and commercial AV industry under one roof, ISE provides a fantastic opportunity for visitors to experience the solutions that can create truly immersive experiences transform the customer journey, enable hybrid working, and deliver memorable events. We are working hard to ensure the trip to Barcelona will be very worthwhile, and we can’t wait to reconnect with everyone again.”

[ISE's Mike Blackman on ISE 2021 and the Future of Pro AV]

Taking advantage of the large, modern venue at the Gran Via, ISE’s new home provides ample space for a new approach to the show floor. Six Technology Zones, set out over five spacious halls, group together exhibitors in the major technology areas, making it simpler for delegates to plan their visit and find and compare the wide variety of solutions they need for their integration projects. 

Technology Zones

Multi-Technology Zone (Halls 3 & 5): A must for any visitor to ISE, this Zone features the major brands in the AV industry offering solutions that deliver benefits for many vertical markets.  From Barco, Biamp and Crestron to LG, Samsung, Sennheiser, Shure, and Televic Conference, this area offers a wealth of interesting booths to explore. 

“ISE 2022 is a key exhibition in the global calendar for Shure," said Chris Merrick, Shure global marketing. "We are really looking forward to ISE in Barcelona this coming February as a platform to showcase our latest innovations. It is an essential event to meet up with our customers, channel and industry partners, and of course to make new connections.” 

Hall 5 will once again play host to the eye-catching VIOSO Projection Dome—an installation showcasing VIOSO’s fascinating software solutions for multi projector / multi display setups.

Audio Zone (Hall 7): ISE’s Audio Zone is firmly established as the key destination to hear about the latest audio innovations for both permanent installation and live events. Solutions on display will include signal processing and transport, immersive spatial audio, and the cutting edge of loudspeaker design. More than 140 exhibitors are booked into this zone and include Adam Hall, Audac, Bose Professional, d&b audiotechnik, Equipson, L-Acoustics, Martin Audio, Meyer Sound, Renkus Heinz, and more. 

Tom Van de Sande, CEO of AUDAC, said the company is looking forward to the return of in-person events at ISE in Barcelona: “As a family business, that personal touch is one of our greatest strengths, and nothing beats catching up with each other over a cup of coffee or even a Belgian beer," he noted. "In addition, the first full-scale edition of ISE is in Barcelona, so it is extra exciting to see the effect of the move to FIRA. ISE has helped us grow from a small start-up manufacturer into a leading player in the AV industry. It gave us access to clients and users that otherwise may have never heard from us. And by impressing the attendees, we were able to further establish our brand while expanding our distributor network.”

In addition to the Audio Zone, ISE 2022 will feature the ISE Sound Xperience in partnership with the Eventos Filmax Cinema Gran Vía complex. The location is a dedicated cinema complex of 12 uniquely configured listening rooms to showcase audio with depth, accuracy, and pinpoint clarity. 

[How AVIXA Councils Support the Pro AV Industry]

Digital Signage & DooH (Hall 6): Every year, the displays in this hall seem bigger, brighter, and more impressive than ever. Showcasing how state-of-the-art digital signage is used extensively for impactful messaging, advertising, and information delivery, this hall highlights display manufacturers as well as media players and software providers. New for 2022 is an additional open-air display area, next to Hall 6, where visitors will be able to see and hear solutions in an outdoor setting. Major brands see the opportunity of exhibiting at ISE as a key date in their calendars. Make sure you visit Hall 6 to see the latest from brands including Absen, Alfalite, Brightsign, Daktronics, Grassfish, Nexmosphere, RGBLink, Syscomtec, Unilumin, and many more. 

New Lighting & Staging (Hall 7): Featuring a new Lighting Demo Zone for 2022, this will showcase lighting and lighting control, rigging and staging equipment, motion tracking, video mapping, holography, and more. It will be full of solutions for small temporary venues up to major stadium concerts. Exhibitors include Area 4, Clay Paky, CLF Lighting, Elation Professional, Movecat GmbH, and MA Lighting. This zone will also feature a special networking space with a stage, where innovative solutions will be highlighted and talks, presentations, and meet-ups will take place. 

Residential & Smart Building (Hall 2): ISE has long been a leading voice in residential solutions and home automation, with the backing of CEDIA (co-owner of ISE with AVIXA) and also as a prominent player in smart building, thanks to our long-running Smart Building Conference. The combined Residential & Smart Building Zone is the strongest-ever offering in this fast-moving area of AV technology, and features more than 80 exhibitors. Presenting show partner, KNX, will be showcasing its member companies here and taking part in the Smart Building Conference. Browse booths from Artcoustic, Bang & Olufsen, Basalte, Bowers & Wilkins, Control 4 (SnapOne), Gira, Krix, Jung, Monitor Audio, Stealth Acoustics, Storm Audio, Z-Wave Alliance, and many more.  

Unified Communications & Education Technology (Hall 2): With more than 110 exhibitors within this zone, delegates will find solutions to equip multi-site businesses, boardrooms, and offices as well as educational institutions, private tutors, and professional development specialists. Exhibitors here will be showcasing technologies for hybrid working and connecting remote locations. Alongside global brands such as Cisco, Google, HP, Intel, Microsoft and first-time ISE exhibitor, Zoom, there will also be plenty to see from exhibitors including Jabra, Logitech, Avocor, AVI-SPL, Clevertouch, Lenovo among others.

Inspiring Conference and Content Program

Renowned as a destination for inspiring content, ISE 2022 will provide plenty of opportunities for professional development through its five-day, multi-language content program.

Combining a mix of paid-for and free sessions, the 2022 thought-leadership program covers a wide variety of industry topics. Starting on Monday with two, full-day conferences, the program will take place on dedicated stages within Hall 5. The Forum, a free-to-access feature commencing with daily keynote sessions, will be hosted by futurist Amelia Kallman. There will also be Spanish content in the AV Experience Zone, produced with AVIXA, while the Catalan Pavilion, in association with ACCIO, promises a great experience for visitors from the local region.

AV Career Day returns to ISE 2022, this year on Feb. 2. Supported by AVIXA, CEDIA, and ISE, this initiative is designed to showcase career opportunities throughout the AV industry and ensure that the next generation of AV professionals has the skills to meet the challenges of the future. A select group of technology students from universities and technical colleges across Europe will enjoy a hosted visit.

ISE is also working closely with the city of Barcelona, the Catalan government, and Spanish authorities. There will be some very enjoyable social events and features designed to showcase ISE’s new home in Barcelona. 

Integrated Systems Europe, ISE 2022, will take place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía Feb. 1-4, 2022. The ISE Conference program runs from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4.

For more information, please visit www.iseurope.org.  

]]> <![CDATA[ Entry Deadline Extended for AV Technology 2021 ISE Best of Show, Best in Market Awards ]]> The entry deadline for AV Technology's Best in Market ’21 and Best of Show at ISE 2021 awards programs has been extended until Monday, June 7. The awards are being held in conjunction with five of our industry-leading pro audio and AV titles, including Installation, Mix, Residential Systems, Sound & Video Contractor, and Tech & Learning.

Best of Show ISE

(Image credit: Future)

For companies who are exhibiting at ISE 2021, Future’s annual Best of Show at ISE awards program is running in parallel and is open to any company exhibiting at any of ISE’s in-person regional events throughout June, or as part of ISE’s virtual exhibition offering.

[New Best in Market Awards to Recognize Product Innovation During the Summer Season]

NEW FOR 2021: Future’s Best in Market ’21 awards is a new market-wide program showcasing the most innovative technology from around the AV marketplace in the last 12 months. The program is open to all manufacturers of professional AV products and solutions regardless of their exhibitor/non-exhibitor status at this summer’s major trade shows.

For companies who are exhibiting at ISE 2021, Future’s annual Best of Show at ISE awards program is running in parallel and is open to any company exhibiting at any of ISE’s in-person regional events throughout June, or as part of ISE’s virtual exhibition offering.

Nomination Deadline: June 7, 2021

These awards provide the perfect platform to draw attention to the innovative new products and services that professional AV vendors have launched in the last 12 months, publishing nominated products to 130,000-plus industry professionals.

How to enter:

Entries are submitted through our nomination form and are subject to specific criteria, leveling the playing field and ensuring that the judges receive all the pertinent information for each entry in the same format. The Frequently Asked Questions cover more about the entry process, categories, and criteria.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/entry-deadline-nearing-for-av-technology-2021-ise-best-of-show-best-in-market-awards DR6aWSrqA2GQJnkSyHPUrL Thu, 20 May 2021 12:39:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:17:59 +0000 false false false

The entry deadline for AV Technology's Best in Market ’21 and Best of Show at ISE 2021 awards programs has been extended until Monday, June 7. The awards are being held in conjunction with five of our industry-leading pro audio and AV titles, including Installation, Mix, Residential Systems, Sound & Video Contractor, and Tech & Learning.

Best of Show ISE

(Image credit: Future)

For companies who are exhibiting at ISE 2021, Future’s annual Best of Show at ISE awards program is running in parallel and is open to any company exhibiting at any of ISE’s in-person regional events throughout June, or as part of ISE’s virtual exhibition offering.

[New Best in Market Awards to Recognize Product Innovation During the Summer Season]

NEW FOR 2021: Future’s Best in Market ’21 awards is a new market-wide program showcasing the most innovative technology from around the AV marketplace in the last 12 months. The program is open to all manufacturers of professional AV products and solutions regardless of their exhibitor/non-exhibitor status at this summer’s major trade shows.

For companies who are exhibiting at ISE 2021, Future’s annual Best of Show at ISE awards program is running in parallel and is open to any company exhibiting at any of ISE’s in-person regional events throughout June, or as part of ISE’s virtual exhibition offering.

Nomination Deadline: June 7, 2021

These awards provide the perfect platform to draw attention to the innovative new products and services that professional AV vendors have launched in the last 12 months, publishing nominated products to 130,000-plus industry professionals.

How to enter:

Entries are submitted through our nomination form and are subject to specific criteria, leveling the playing field and ensuring that the judges receive all the pertinent information for each entry in the same format. The Frequently Asked Questions cover more about the entry process, categories, and criteria.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE Cancels Events in Amsterdam and Munich ]]> Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has fully canceled its events planned for Munich and Amsterdam, which were to be held June 8-9, and June 15-16, respectively.

“We have today made the decision to cancel the ISE events planned for Munich and Amsterdam," said Mike Blackman, managing director Integrated Systems Events. "Whilst we have had good support from both exhibitors and visitors who wanted to get together at a local event, new government regulations regarding COVID-19 in both Germany and the Netherlands have meant that we are unable to guarantee being able to proceed with these two events."  

On April 20, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  issued a "Level 4 Travel Health Notice" for both Germany and the Netherlands due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.



"Preparations for Barcelona and London are well underway as the governments ease restrictions in both Spain and the UK, and remain on target for the successful return of events," Blackman added. "We are looking forward to bringing the industry together and delivering a platform for those who wish to be there and that will be supported by key exhibiting partners, a program of content and networking. These events will be supported by our online platform ISE Digital, providing our global audience with the opportunity to join us online."

As with most foreign countries, the U.S. government also released a "Level 4 Travel Health Notice" for the United Kingdom  and Spain on April 20, 2021.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-cancels-events-in-amsterdam-and-munich 3aaXqEyu35EEWXyfbLAr7Q Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:49:12 +0000 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:05:38 +0000 false false false

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has fully canceled its events planned for Munich and Amsterdam, which were to be held June 8-9, and June 15-16, respectively.

“We have today made the decision to cancel the ISE events planned for Munich and Amsterdam," said Mike Blackman, managing director Integrated Systems Events. "Whilst we have had good support from both exhibitors and visitors who wanted to get together at a local event, new government regulations regarding COVID-19 in both Germany and the Netherlands have meant that we are unable to guarantee being able to proceed with these two events."  

On April 20, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  issued a "Level 4 Travel Health Notice" for both Germany and the Netherlands due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.



"Preparations for Barcelona and London are well underway as the governments ease restrictions in both Spain and the UK, and remain on target for the successful return of events," Blackman added. "We are looking forward to bringing the industry together and delivering a platform for those who wish to be there and that will be supported by key exhibiting partners, a program of content and networking. These events will be supported by our online platform ISE Digital, providing our global audience with the opportunity to join us online."

As with most foreign countries, the U.S. government also released a "Level 4 Travel Health Notice" for the United Kingdom  and Spain on April 20, 2021.

]]> <![CDATA[ Nominations Open for AV Technology 2021 ISE Best of Show, Best in Market Awards ]]> Now accepting entries, AV Technology's Best in Market ’21 and Best of Show at ISE 2021 awards programs are being held in conjunction with five of our industry-leading pro audio and AV titles, including Installation, Mix, Residential Systems, Sound & Video Contractor, and Tech & Learning.

Best of Show ISE

(Image credit: Future)

For companies who are exhibiting at ISE 2021, Future’s annual Best of Show at ISE awards program is running in parallel and is open to any company exhibiting at any of ISE’s in-person regional events throughout June, or as part of ISE’s virtual exhibition offering.

[New Best in Market Awards to Recognize Product Innovation During the Summer Season]

NEW FOR 2021: Future’s Best in Market ’21 awards is a new market-wide program showcasing the most innovative technology from around the AV marketplace in the last 12 months. The program is open to all manufacturers of professional AV products and solutions regardless of their exhibitor/non-exhibitor status at this summer’s major trade shows.

For companies who are exhibiting at ISE 2021, Future’s annual Best of Show at ISE awards program is running in parallel and is open to any company exhibiting at any of ISE’s in-person regional events throughout June, or as part of ISE’s virtual exhibition offering.

Nomination Deadline: May 28, 2021

These awards provide the perfect platform to draw attention to the innovative new products and services that professional AV vendors have launched in the last 12 months, publishing nominated products to 130,000-plus industry professionals.

How to enter:

Entries are submitted through our nomination form and are subject to specific criteria, leveling the playing field and ensuring that the judges receive all the pertinent information for each entry in the same format. The Frequently Asked Questions cover more about the entry process, categories, and criteria.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/nominations-open-for-av-technology-2021-ise-best-of-show-best-in-market-awards kpeY3XTbZ5K4iVGWuAYfuX Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:27:39 +0000 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:50:19 +0000 false false false

Now accepting entries, AV Technology's Best in Market ’21 and Best of Show at ISE 2021 awards programs are being held in conjunction with five of our industry-leading pro audio and AV titles, including Installation, Mix, Residential Systems, Sound & Video Contractor, and Tech & Learning.

Best of Show ISE

(Image credit: Future)

For companies who are exhibiting at ISE 2021, Future’s annual Best of Show at ISE awards program is running in parallel and is open to any company exhibiting at any of ISE’s in-person regional events throughout June, or as part of ISE’s virtual exhibition offering.

[New Best in Market Awards to Recognize Product Innovation During the Summer Season]

NEW FOR 2021: Future’s Best in Market ’21 awards is a new market-wide program showcasing the most innovative technology from around the AV marketplace in the last 12 months. The program is open to all manufacturers of professional AV products and solutions regardless of their exhibitor/non-exhibitor status at this summer’s major trade shows.

For companies who are exhibiting at ISE 2021, Future’s annual Best of Show at ISE awards program is running in parallel and is open to any company exhibiting at any of ISE’s in-person regional events throughout June, or as part of ISE’s virtual exhibition offering.

Nomination Deadline: May 28, 2021

These awards provide the perfect platform to draw attention to the innovative new products and services that professional AV vendors have launched in the last 12 months, publishing nominated products to 130,000-plus industry professionals.

How to enter:

Entries are submitted through our nomination form and are subject to specific criteria, leveling the playing field and ensuring that the judges receive all the pertinent information for each entry in the same format. The Frequently Asked Questions cover more about the entry process, categories, and criteria.

]]> <![CDATA[ More Details Revealed for ISE 2021 Live & Online ]]> Last month, it was announced that Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) was being replaced by ISE Live & Online, a series of two-day in-person events taking place in Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, and London. Now, Integrated Systems Events has released more details about its #ISELive&Online program, which will run throughout June. 

ISE Digital

ISE Digital is a two-day festival of content powered by CISCO technology. The platform will provide an intuitive, digital TV-style menu of content that will engage, entertain, and inform. With a comprehensive program of live and on-demand content, ISE Digital will be launched to run concurrently with the Barcelona event on June 1-2, and will be available on demand in the weeks that follow, reactivated with live updates from the Munich, Amsterdam, and London events. Registration for any of the four regional events provides access to this content from launch, and online-only registration is also available.


“We are proud to be partnering with CISCO on ISE Digital," said Mike Blackman, Integrated Systems Events managing director. "Working with the industry in this way, we will be providing significant opportunities for teams and individuals to meet their customers, for people to experience product innovations, and of course, for networking.”  


Digital attendees can access interviews, panel discussions, brand stories, product news, demos, and more—either live or on demand. ISE Digital will offer exclusive presentations from technology and service suppliers, and the capability to link up with them directly through the platform.  

ISE Live

The series of live ISE events kicks off June 1-2 at Fira de Barcelona.

“The ISE live events will allow our industry to reconnect with the AV community in four of Europe’s leading AV hubs," said Blackman. "Each local event will provide two full days of networking in a safe, relaxed environment—perfect for catching up with contacts and colleagues. Each event will provide the opportunity to build a new set of ‘high-worth’ connections including leading installers, integrators, and end users.”

The live events schedule is as follows:

  • ISE @ Barcelona: June 1-2, Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía 
  • ISE @ Munich: June 7-8, MAC Forum, Munich 
  • ISE @ Amsterdam: June 15-16, RAI Amsterdam
  • ISE @ London: June 23-24, Evolution, London

“I believe this approach reflects what we’ve heard, a strong desire for prudent and safe face-to-face gatherings that can reinforce business connections and initiate growth.  We are honoured to be in a position to offer these to our community,” added David Labuskes, CEO, AVIXA.

To learn more or to register, visit iseurope.org.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/more-details-revealed-for-ise-2021-live-and-online MGuf8JT6xU6su5wKBiRN9T Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:35:11 +0000 false false false

Last month, it was announced that Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) was being replaced by ISE Live & Online, a series of two-day in-person events taking place in Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, and London. Now, Integrated Systems Events has released more details about its #ISELive&Online program, which will run throughout June. 

ISE Digital

ISE Digital is a two-day festival of content powered by CISCO technology. The platform will provide an intuitive, digital TV-style menu of content that will engage, entertain, and inform. With a comprehensive program of live and on-demand content, ISE Digital will be launched to run concurrently with the Barcelona event on June 1-2, and will be available on demand in the weeks that follow, reactivated with live updates from the Munich, Amsterdam, and London events. Registration for any of the four regional events provides access to this content from launch, and online-only registration is also available.


“We are proud to be partnering with CISCO on ISE Digital," said Mike Blackman, Integrated Systems Events managing director. "Working with the industry in this way, we will be providing significant opportunities for teams and individuals to meet their customers, for people to experience product innovations, and of course, for networking.”  


Digital attendees can access interviews, panel discussions, brand stories, product news, demos, and more—either live or on demand. ISE Digital will offer exclusive presentations from technology and service suppliers, and the capability to link up with them directly through the platform.  

ISE Live

The series of live ISE events kicks off June 1-2 at Fira de Barcelona.

“The ISE live events will allow our industry to reconnect with the AV community in four of Europe’s leading AV hubs," said Blackman. "Each local event will provide two full days of networking in a safe, relaxed environment—perfect for catching up with contacts and colleagues. Each event will provide the opportunity to build a new set of ‘high-worth’ connections including leading installers, integrators, and end users.”

The live events schedule is as follows:

  • ISE @ Barcelona: June 1-2, Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía 
  • ISE @ Munich: June 7-8, MAC Forum, Munich 
  • ISE @ Amsterdam: June 15-16, RAI Amsterdam
  • ISE @ London: June 23-24, Evolution, London

“I believe this approach reflects what we’ve heard, a strong desire for prudent and safe face-to-face gatherings that can reinforce business connections and initiate growth.  We are honoured to be in a position to offer these to our community,” added David Labuskes, CEO, AVIXA.

To learn more or to register, visit iseurope.org.

]]> <![CDATA[ New Best in Market Awards to Recognize Product Innovation During the Summer Season ]]> Future—publisher of SCN, AVTechnology, and more—has launched a major new awards program: Best in Market ’21. 


Supported by Installation and seven of its sister publications (including both SCN and AVTechnology), Best in Market ’21 has been introduced to recognize new and recently launched products being promoted during the spring/summer season, and will run alongside Future’s annual Best of Show awards held around ISE. 


Entries for both awards are open now and the entry deadline is May 28.


Best in Market ’21 and Best of Show at ISE 2021 are both supported by eight of Future’s leading magazine brands: Installation, AVTechnology, Mix, Sound & Video Contractor, Residential Systems, Systems Contractor News, Digital Signage Magazine, and Tech & Learning. Each brand represents an award category, and manufacturers can enter any product launched in 2021 into any of them.

Best in Market ’21 is ideal for those not exhibiting at ISE this year, and both awards provide the perfect platform to draw attention to new products and services launching and being promoted during what would have been a busy June period. Thanks to Future’s enormous publication reach, all nominated products will be seen by 130,000+ industry professionals.

Click here to enter or for more information. Entry deadline is May 28.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/new-best-in-market-awards-to-recognize-product-innovation-during-the-summer-season wUKFFDL6MUrdc64Njc4m59 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:33:52 +0000 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:34:03 +0000 false false false

Future—publisher of SCN, AVTechnology, and more—has launched a major new awards program: Best in Market ’21. 


Supported by Installation and seven of its sister publications (including both SCN and AVTechnology), Best in Market ’21 has been introduced to recognize new and recently launched products being promoted during the spring/summer season, and will run alongside Future’s annual Best of Show awards held around ISE. 


Entries for both awards are open now and the entry deadline is May 28.


Best in Market ’21 and Best of Show at ISE 2021 are both supported by eight of Future’s leading magazine brands: Installation, AVTechnology, Mix, Sound & Video Contractor, Residential Systems, Systems Contractor News, Digital Signage Magazine, and Tech & Learning. Each brand represents an award category, and manufacturers can enter any product launched in 2021 into any of them.

Best in Market ’21 is ideal for those not exhibiting at ISE this year, and both awards provide the perfect platform to draw attention to new products and services launching and being promoted during what would have been a busy June period. Thanks to Future’s enormous publication reach, all nominated products will be seen by 130,000+ industry professionals.

Click here to enter or for more information. Entry deadline is May 28.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2021 Live and Online Registration Opens ]]> Registration is now opened to attend at ISE’s in person, local events, and ISE Digital. The four ISE live city events will allow you to reconnect with the industry and network with the AV community in person in four of Europe’s leading AV hubs.

Related: ISE 2021 Canceled, Replaced with Regional and Virtual Events

ISE Digital is powered by a Cisco platform that will engage, entertain, and inform. It will feature keynotes, daily thought leadership, and industry insight and market intelligence curated by TNW, AVIXA, CEDIA, and ISE partners.

The schedule of regional events will be:

  • June 1-2, Barcelona Gran Vía, Fira de Barcelona
  • June 7-8, MAC Forum, Munich
  • June 15-16, RAI, Amsterdam
  • June 23-24, Evolution, London

Learn more and register here. 

 

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-2021-live-and-online-registration-opens bDTwYKZDPXR7h7PYaeanQD Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:34:17 +0000 false false false

Registration is now opened to attend at ISE’s in person, local events, and ISE Digital. The four ISE live city events will allow you to reconnect with the industry and network with the AV community in person in four of Europe’s leading AV hubs.

Related: ISE 2021 Canceled, Replaced with Regional and Virtual Events

ISE Digital is powered by a Cisco platform that will engage, entertain, and inform. It will feature keynotes, daily thought leadership, and industry insight and market intelligence curated by TNW, AVIXA, CEDIA, and ISE partners.

The schedule of regional events will be:

  • June 1-2, Barcelona Gran Vía, Fira de Barcelona
  • June 7-8, MAC Forum, Munich
  • June 15-16, RAI, Amsterdam
  • June 23-24, Evolution, London

Learn more and register here. 

 

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2021 Canceled, Replaced with Regional and Virtual Events ]]> Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), which was due to make its Barcelona debut this year, is being replaced by ISE Live & Online, a series of two-day in-person events taking place in Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, and London throughout June that will be supported by an online component powered by Cisco. 

“We have reached this decision following extensive discussions with our exhibitors over the last few months, and more explicitly, these last 10 days," said
Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman. "All along there has been a clear demand for a four-day ISE show in Barcelona in June. However, uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and international travel remains, which means we are unable to run ISE 2021 in its traditional format. Our exhibitors have made it clear that there is a desire to get the industry together, but on a local level.  In response, we are targeting Europe’s key markets across the AV sector and aim to deliver a quality audience who want to meet potential suppliers, existing customers and network with their peers.”

The schedule for the regional events will be:

  • June 1–2, Fira Barcelona 
  • June 8-9, MAC Forum, Munich
  • June 15–16, RAI, Amsterdam 
  • June 23–24, Evolution, Battersea, London 

According to the company, additional details about the regional and virtual events will be available in the coming days.

“COVID has taught us all to listen more attentively,” said David Labuskes, AVIXA CEO.  “Listen to our neighbors, our family, our co-workers, our customers, and our market.  I believe this approach reflects what we’ve heard, a strong desire for prudent and safe face-to-face gatherings that can reinforce business connections and initiate growth.  We are honored to be in a position to offer these to our community.”

“We have been humbled by the many messages of support that we have received from our customers and partners who have appreciated the steps we have taken," continued Blackman. "We look forward to continuing to serve the industry in the year ahead and cannot wait to come back together in Barcelona, delivering the ISE show in February 2022.”

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-2021-canceled-replaced-with-regional-and-virtual-events iu5QWdcJoWPEGcCvvyVRrS Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:19:18 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:06:32 +0000 false false false

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), which was due to make its Barcelona debut this year, is being replaced by ISE Live & Online, a series of two-day in-person events taking place in Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, and London throughout June that will be supported by an online component powered by Cisco. 

“We have reached this decision following extensive discussions with our exhibitors over the last few months, and more explicitly, these last 10 days," said
Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman. "All along there has been a clear demand for a four-day ISE show in Barcelona in June. However, uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and international travel remains, which means we are unable to run ISE 2021 in its traditional format. Our exhibitors have made it clear that there is a desire to get the industry together, but on a local level.  In response, we are targeting Europe’s key markets across the AV sector and aim to deliver a quality audience who want to meet potential suppliers, existing customers and network with their peers.”

The schedule for the regional events will be:

  • June 1–2, Fira Barcelona 
  • June 8-9, MAC Forum, Munich
  • June 15–16, RAI, Amsterdam 
  • June 23–24, Evolution, Battersea, London 

According to the company, additional details about the regional and virtual events will be available in the coming days.

“COVID has taught us all to listen more attentively,” said David Labuskes, AVIXA CEO.  “Listen to our neighbors, our family, our co-workers, our customers, and our market.  I believe this approach reflects what we’ve heard, a strong desire for prudent and safe face-to-face gatherings that can reinforce business connections and initiate growth.  We are honored to be in a position to offer these to our community.”

“We have been humbled by the many messages of support that we have received from our customers and partners who have appreciated the steps we have taken," continued Blackman. "We look forward to continuing to serve the industry in the year ahead and cannot wait to come back together in Barcelona, delivering the ISE show in February 2022.”

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2021 Pushing Forward as In-Person Event ]]> Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman has confirmed that ISE 2021 will go ahead as an in-person event, while conceding that attendance will be lower than previous years and reiterating the organization’s intention to explore opportunities to take ISE on the road in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.

Blackman had previously stated that ISE 2021 would be canceled as an in-person event if circumstances were to impact the organization’s ability to host, with a March 1 deadline to make a final decision. Today’s announcement is positive news for those hoping to attend, and for exhibitors who are already committed to Barcelona. 

Read Blackman's full statement below:

Integrated Systems Events has been working hard alongside each of you to bring a successful ISE 2021 to Barcelona on June 1-4 this year.

Together with each of you, our shared goal is to deliver a show that prioritizes safety and brings a return on investment to our show community. With the rapid implementation of vaccines, and the current reduction in daily new cases, we see the COVID situation in many European countries (including Spain) improving at an increasing pace.  Based on this positive trend, we anticipate a climate that will make it possible to run an in-person event in Barcelona. However, we are realistic that current attitudes to travel may mean a lower volume of attendance than in previous years.

We are reviewing all options, and are listening carefully to feedback from the industry, with a plan to provide an engaging event in Barcelona for those who wish to be a part of it. 

ISE is a community of over 1,000 exhibitors and nearly 100,000 attendees and has grown as such through working together, focused on growing the market and delivering opportunities for the amazing people that make up this industry.  And we recognize that not all the members of our community are ‘in the same place’ as we conceive of gathering together or traveling to Barcelona.  

For those exhibitors and attendees who are unable to travel to Barcelona, we will offer a robust digital program highlighting unique content that can only be found at ISE. In addition, we are exploring regional opportunities for the local markets of Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, taking ISE on the road for those who may not be able to make it to Barcelona.

Recognizing and respecting the many members of our community we wish to give all our exhibitors the opportunity to choose if they wish to continue to be part of ISE 2021 Barcelona, without hindrance.

This means:

  • No penalty fees will be due for any withdrawals that are made before March 5.
  • Those exhibitors who are committed at a higher level than they may need, have the opportunity to reduce their commitment without penalty.
  • Those companies that decide not to continue and have paid in part or full for ISE 2021 will have the option of a full refund of their monies or be able use this as a credit towards participating in other ISE events in 2021 or even as a deposit/payment for ISE 2022. This is about you and your success now and into the future.
  • All exhibitors will retain their priority points from ISE 2020 and be able to participate in the rebooking process for ISE 2022 as dependent on their points and priority ranking.
  • As promised before, all companies that exhibit at ISE 2021 will receive 2x the points for their participation at the in person Barcelona event.
  • Any companies that participate in the digital part of ISE 2021 or any of the future local events will receive priority points based on the level of their investment.
  • In the event you need to cancel hotel reservations, cancellation deadlines have been extended to March 22. 

This past year has provided challenges to all of us in many ways, but we have in common a passion and commitment to go forward, to rebuild and help make our industry even stronger.  We look forward to your continued participation with us at ISE 2021 and beyond.

To learn more about ISE or to register, visit iseurope.org.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-2021-pushing-forward-as-in-person-event s3vqqS9i4dQPoTPJSKoEb3 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:12:37 +0000 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:31:18 +0000 false false false

Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman has confirmed that ISE 2021 will go ahead as an in-person event, while conceding that attendance will be lower than previous years and reiterating the organization’s intention to explore opportunities to take ISE on the road in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.

Blackman had previously stated that ISE 2021 would be canceled as an in-person event if circumstances were to impact the organization’s ability to host, with a March 1 deadline to make a final decision. Today’s announcement is positive news for those hoping to attend, and for exhibitors who are already committed to Barcelona. 

Read Blackman's full statement below:

Integrated Systems Events has been working hard alongside each of you to bring a successful ISE 2021 to Barcelona on June 1-4 this year.

Together with each of you, our shared goal is to deliver a show that prioritizes safety and brings a return on investment to our show community. With the rapid implementation of vaccines, and the current reduction in daily new cases, we see the COVID situation in many European countries (including Spain) improving at an increasing pace.  Based on this positive trend, we anticipate a climate that will make it possible to run an in-person event in Barcelona. However, we are realistic that current attitudes to travel may mean a lower volume of attendance than in previous years.

We are reviewing all options, and are listening carefully to feedback from the industry, with a plan to provide an engaging event in Barcelona for those who wish to be a part of it. 

ISE is a community of over 1,000 exhibitors and nearly 100,000 attendees and has grown as such through working together, focused on growing the market and delivering opportunities for the amazing people that make up this industry.  And we recognize that not all the members of our community are ‘in the same place’ as we conceive of gathering together or traveling to Barcelona.  

For those exhibitors and attendees who are unable to travel to Barcelona, we will offer a robust digital program highlighting unique content that can only be found at ISE. In addition, we are exploring regional opportunities for the local markets of Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, taking ISE on the road for those who may not be able to make it to Barcelona.

Recognizing and respecting the many members of our community we wish to give all our exhibitors the opportunity to choose if they wish to continue to be part of ISE 2021 Barcelona, without hindrance.

This means:

  • No penalty fees will be due for any withdrawals that are made before March 5.
  • Those exhibitors who are committed at a higher level than they may need, have the opportunity to reduce their commitment without penalty.
  • Those companies that decide not to continue and have paid in part or full for ISE 2021 will have the option of a full refund of their monies or be able use this as a credit towards participating in other ISE events in 2021 or even as a deposit/payment for ISE 2022. This is about you and your success now and into the future.
  • All exhibitors will retain their priority points from ISE 2020 and be able to participate in the rebooking process for ISE 2022 as dependent on their points and priority ranking.
  • As promised before, all companies that exhibit at ISE 2021 will receive 2x the points for their participation at the in person Barcelona event.
  • Any companies that participate in the digital part of ISE 2021 or any of the future local events will receive priority points based on the level of their investment.
  • In the event you need to cancel hotel reservations, cancellation deadlines have been extended to March 22. 

This past year has provided challenges to all of us in many ways, but we have in common a passion and commitment to go forward, to rebuild and help make our industry even stronger.  We look forward to your continued participation with us at ISE 2021 and beyond.

To learn more about ISE or to register, visit iseurope.org.

]]> <![CDATA[ Registration Opens for ISE 2021 ]]> Online visitor registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021, making its debut at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía this June. The event will incorporate both live and online content. 

“During the challenging times of the past nine months the importance of ISE to the global AV and systems integration business has never been more apparent," said Mike Blackman, Integrated Systems Events managing director. "Many exhibitors and attendees view the show as the catalyst for business recovery. People rely on ISE for inspiration, for finding new suppliers, keeping up with industry innovations, building lasting relationships, and for education. While ISE 2021 will be a little different this year, it will still provide all these opportunities and we look forward to reconnecting with you.”

The event’s new status as a hybrid event means that live content from the show floor will be merged with a digital program–including a live stage, break-out lounges, keynotes, hosted roundtables, one-on-one meets, plus highlights from ISE’s RISE Spotlight program.

Along with its co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA, ISE has been working in close participation with the City of Barcelona, the venue, and relevant authorities to ensure the show meets all current COVID protocols. ISE has recently published A Guide to Safe Visiting, outlining the safe practice protocols in place at the venue. 

Pre-registration is required to attend the in-person portion of the event; there will be no on-site registration. Fo more information or to register, visit iseurope.org

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/registration-opens-for-ise-2021 LFLN9aqbf3bQopbPLuBqrU Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:25:37 +0000 false false false

Online visitor registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021, making its debut at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía this June. The event will incorporate both live and online content. 

“During the challenging times of the past nine months the importance of ISE to the global AV and systems integration business has never been more apparent," said Mike Blackman, Integrated Systems Events managing director. "Many exhibitors and attendees view the show as the catalyst for business recovery. People rely on ISE for inspiration, for finding new suppliers, keeping up with industry innovations, building lasting relationships, and for education. While ISE 2021 will be a little different this year, it will still provide all these opportunities and we look forward to reconnecting with you.”

The event’s new status as a hybrid event means that live content from the show floor will be merged with a digital program–including a live stage, break-out lounges, keynotes, hosted roundtables, one-on-one meets, plus highlights from ISE’s RISE Spotlight program.

Along with its co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA, ISE has been working in close participation with the City of Barcelona, the venue, and relevant authorities to ensure the show meets all current COVID protocols. ISE has recently published A Guide to Safe Visiting, outlining the safe practice protocols in place at the venue. 

Pre-registration is required to attend the in-person portion of the event; there will be no on-site registration. Fo more information or to register, visit iseurope.org

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE Forges Ahead with June 2021 Dates ]]> Following the news that AVIXA is moving InfoComm 2021 show dates from June 12–18 to Oct. 23–29, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) managing director Mike Blackman issued a statement ensuring attendees that the organization intends to hold ISE as planned June 1–4 in Barcelona.

Read Blackman's full statement about ISE 2021 below.

Dear ISE community,

Following today’s announcement that the InfoComm 2021 show will now take place in Orlando in October 2021, we want to confirm that Integrated Systems Europe, remains scheduled to open live and online on June 1–4, 2021 in its new home at the Fira, Barcelona. 

Whilst we recognize there continue to be challenges ahead, we are in touch with government and the relevant health authorities to constantly monitor the situation. None of us can predict how the situation will look in June, but we are hopeful that by the second quarter of 2021 we will see the world return to a new ‘normal’ with vaccines being rapidly delivered in many countries around the world.

We understand our exhibitors and partners need to make commitments that will incur cost and we do not wish to burden them unnecessarily. For this reason, if circumstances impact our ability to host an in-person event and we are forced to cancel this element of ISE, we will make this decision by March 1. 

With the backdrop of the global pandemic, our priority in recent months has been devising the means to deliver a safe and secure event for all exhibitors and visitors and we have been working closely with the City of Barcelona, the venue, and relevant authorities. 

In early January, Fira de Barcelona received the ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, an internationally recognized endorsement from the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC), developed in collaboration with the specialist risk management consultancy Aon and the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.  

ISE has also published A Guide to Safe Visiting, outlining the safe practice protocols that have been put in place with the Fira Gran Vía to ensure that the visitor experience is safe and secure. The guide can be located on the ISE website.

Looking ahead to June, we can confirm that today, over 37,000 sqm of space is signed up with just under 700 exhibitors confirmed and new companies continuing to book their place on the floorplan. 

Next week sees online visitor registration open, coming at a time when we realize the industry is keen to ‘get back to work’ in the second half of the year. Feedback from our recent customer research shows that the industry is looking forward to meeting as soon as the situation allows and we are currently updating the research to measure current sentiment amongst both our exhibitors and visitors.

In a time where many of our industry colleagues are suffering financially or have lost their jobs or businesses, we at ISE are striving to do everything we can to contribute to the industry getting back on its feet. 

I would personally like to thank all our customers, partners and colleagues within the industry which we serve and look forward to seeing you again soon.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-forges-ahead-with-june-2021-dates UWKWRGjpqivGqE6iKaMz3o Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:03:02 +0000 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:26:01 +0000 false false false

Following the news that AVIXA is moving InfoComm 2021 show dates from June 12–18 to Oct. 23–29, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) managing director Mike Blackman issued a statement ensuring attendees that the organization intends to hold ISE as planned June 1–4 in Barcelona.

Read Blackman's full statement about ISE 2021 below.

Dear ISE community,

Following today’s announcement that the InfoComm 2021 show will now take place in Orlando in October 2021, we want to confirm that Integrated Systems Europe, remains scheduled to open live and online on June 1–4, 2021 in its new home at the Fira, Barcelona. 

Whilst we recognize there continue to be challenges ahead, we are in touch with government and the relevant health authorities to constantly monitor the situation. None of us can predict how the situation will look in June, but we are hopeful that by the second quarter of 2021 we will see the world return to a new ‘normal’ with vaccines being rapidly delivered in many countries around the world.

We understand our exhibitors and partners need to make commitments that will incur cost and we do not wish to burden them unnecessarily. For this reason, if circumstances impact our ability to host an in-person event and we are forced to cancel this element of ISE, we will make this decision by March 1. 

With the backdrop of the global pandemic, our priority in recent months has been devising the means to deliver a safe and secure event for all exhibitors and visitors and we have been working closely with the City of Barcelona, the venue, and relevant authorities. 

In early January, Fira de Barcelona received the ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, an internationally recognized endorsement from the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC), developed in collaboration with the specialist risk management consultancy Aon and the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.  

ISE has also published A Guide to Safe Visiting, outlining the safe practice protocols that have been put in place with the Fira Gran Vía to ensure that the visitor experience is safe and secure. The guide can be located on the ISE website.

Looking ahead to June, we can confirm that today, over 37,000 sqm of space is signed up with just under 700 exhibitors confirmed and new companies continuing to book their place on the floorplan. 

Next week sees online visitor registration open, coming at a time when we realize the industry is keen to ‘get back to work’ in the second half of the year. Feedback from our recent customer research shows that the industry is looking forward to meeting as soon as the situation allows and we are currently updating the research to measure current sentiment amongst both our exhibitors and visitors.

In a time where many of our industry colleagues are suffering financially or have lost their jobs or businesses, we at ISE are striving to do everything we can to contribute to the industry getting back on its feet. 

I would personally like to thank all our customers, partners and colleagues within the industry which we serve and look forward to seeing you again soon.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE Launches Digital Event Series: RISE Spotlight ]]> Integrated Systems Events and The Next Web launched RISE Spotlight, a monthly series of digital events, on November 24. A curated panel of industry specialists tackled the hot topic of “Workspace Evolution” in lively digital discussions with plenty of audience participation. With extremely positive feedback from participants, RISE Spotlight was welcomed by an AV industry eager to network and discover what is next. 

ISE RISE Spotlight Logo

(Image credit: Integrated Systems Events)

The RISE digital program offers a monthly dose of ISE, which given the current global situation, could not have launched at a better time. The program includes virtual events plus online editorial content including a collection of interviews called RISE Culture, which link to the monthly theme but also touch on cultural issues such as inclusion. The Big Read is an in-depth feature article, authored by an industry expert, which takes a deep dive into the theme. This content is live at www.iseurope.org and featured within the RISE Connect newsletter. 

Related: AV Network Nation Approved for 4.75 AVIXA CTS RUs

RISE Spotlight events, produced in partnership with TNW and supported by ISE co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA, are hosted on virtual event platform Hopin and have been designed to encourage industry engagement through compelling speaker sessions, a live audience Q&A chat function, and networking opportunities. 

The first two-hour Spotlight event attracted an international audience from 60 countries. It included an opening keynote with John Egan, CEO of L’Atelier, a Reporter Roundtable panel discussion, an “On the Sofa with ISE” interview with Marit Janssen of ABN AMRO, Startup Nation business showcase, and Watercooler Virtual Meets networking. It was hosted by Callum Booth, a TNW editor.

AVIXA and CEDIA both contributed expertise to the program. Sean Wargo, senior director of market intelligence, presented AVIXA Insights into the unified communications and collaboration market. CEDIA’s Ed Wenck (content director) and Walt Zerbe (senior director of technology and standards) hosted a networking session about optimizing technology in the work-from-home environment, while Wargo’s networking session discussed preparing for next-level collaborative working.  

Post-event attendee research carried out by Integrated Systems Events revealed that just under four-fifths of attendees (79.4 percent) rated the online experience as good or excellent. Willingness to recommend the event to a business friend or colleague was high, with an average score of 8 on a scale of 10.

“The first RISE Spotlight has been a great success and we’re pleased to have received some really positive feedback from attendees,” said Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. “I’d like to thank all of our speakers for sharing their expertise, our sponsor Nureva and TNW for their continued support. We know the ISE community cannot wait to get back to face-to-face events and we look forward to getting together with you all in Barcelona next year. In the meantime, join us for more digital events in the months ahead, as we take a closer look at some of the key topics in the AV industry today.” 

The “Workspace Evolution” Reporter Roundtable panel included John Egan, CEO, L’Atelier; Marit Johnson, transformation consultant, ABN AMRO; Jon Sidwick, president, Collabtech Group; Nancy Knowlton, president and CEO of Nureva Inc; and was moderated by Már Másson Maack,editor of Growth Quarters, TNW. 

All the sessions, including the opening keynote, Reporter Roundtable, On the Sofa and Startup Nation are available to watch on demand at here. 

The next RISE Spotlight takes place on December 15 at 9:00am Eastern (14:00 GMT) with the theme “XR in Today’s Reality.” Register now to take part.    

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021 will take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía, on June 1-4, 2021.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-launches-digital-event-series-rise-spotlight RtJYsfs5QjZThLN7naisZ6 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:20:11 +0000 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:07:56 +0000 false false false

Integrated Systems Events and The Next Web launched RISE Spotlight, a monthly series of digital events, on November 24. A curated panel of industry specialists tackled the hot topic of “Workspace Evolution” in lively digital discussions with plenty of audience participation. With extremely positive feedback from participants, RISE Spotlight was welcomed by an AV industry eager to network and discover what is next. 

ISE RISE Spotlight Logo

(Image credit: Integrated Systems Events)

The RISE digital program offers a monthly dose of ISE, which given the current global situation, could not have launched at a better time. The program includes virtual events plus online editorial content including a collection of interviews called RISE Culture, which link to the monthly theme but also touch on cultural issues such as inclusion. The Big Read is an in-depth feature article, authored by an industry expert, which takes a deep dive into the theme. This content is live at www.iseurope.org and featured within the RISE Connect newsletter. 

Related: AV Network Nation Approved for 4.75 AVIXA CTS RUs

RISE Spotlight events, produced in partnership with TNW and supported by ISE co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA, are hosted on virtual event platform Hopin and have been designed to encourage industry engagement through compelling speaker sessions, a live audience Q&A chat function, and networking opportunities. 

The first two-hour Spotlight event attracted an international audience from 60 countries. It included an opening keynote with John Egan, CEO of L’Atelier, a Reporter Roundtable panel discussion, an “On the Sofa with ISE” interview with Marit Janssen of ABN AMRO, Startup Nation business showcase, and Watercooler Virtual Meets networking. It was hosted by Callum Booth, a TNW editor.

AVIXA and CEDIA both contributed expertise to the program. Sean Wargo, senior director of market intelligence, presented AVIXA Insights into the unified communications and collaboration market. CEDIA’s Ed Wenck (content director) and Walt Zerbe (senior director of technology and standards) hosted a networking session about optimizing technology in the work-from-home environment, while Wargo’s networking session discussed preparing for next-level collaborative working.  

Post-event attendee research carried out by Integrated Systems Events revealed that just under four-fifths of attendees (79.4 percent) rated the online experience as good or excellent. Willingness to recommend the event to a business friend or colleague was high, with an average score of 8 on a scale of 10.

“The first RISE Spotlight has been a great success and we’re pleased to have received some really positive feedback from attendees,” said Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. “I’d like to thank all of our speakers for sharing their expertise, our sponsor Nureva and TNW for their continued support. We know the ISE community cannot wait to get back to face-to-face events and we look forward to getting together with you all in Barcelona next year. In the meantime, join us for more digital events in the months ahead, as we take a closer look at some of the key topics in the AV industry today.” 

The “Workspace Evolution” Reporter Roundtable panel included John Egan, CEO, L’Atelier; Marit Johnson, transformation consultant, ABN AMRO; Jon Sidwick, president, Collabtech Group; Nancy Knowlton, president and CEO of Nureva Inc; and was moderated by Már Másson Maack,editor of Growth Quarters, TNW. 

All the sessions, including the opening keynote, Reporter Roundtable, On the Sofa and Startup Nation are available to watch on demand at here. 

The next RISE Spotlight takes place on December 15 at 9:00am Eastern (14:00 GMT) with the theme “XR in Today’s Reality.” Register now to take part.    

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021 will take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía, on June 1-4, 2021.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2021 Exclusive Update ]]> If you haven’t heard, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is officially moving from Feb. 2-5, 2021 to June 1-4, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AVNetwork sat down with Joé Lloyd, AVIXA’s senior director of communications, to hear the latest information on ISE 2021 and InfoComm 2021.

Joé Lloyd, senior director of communications, AVIXA

Joé Lloyd (Image credit: AVIXA)

“Research shows us that people definitely want to get back to face-to-face meetings,” said Lloyd. “While everybody has their own personal timeline of when that will happen, the majority of people feel like May/June is the time of year that people will be able to come back together.”

“As an organization, we’ll be able to bring AV professionals back together in that timeframe,” she continued. “There will be a show in Asia, a show in Europe, and a show in North America, all in a timeframe that our audiences have told us that they want to get together.”

Lloyd added that AVIXA is trying to bring back face-to-face meetings in a safe way, rejuvenating the industry and the community, but always keeping the safety of all of those who take part in their events—from attendees to exhibitors to staff, and even the hotel, restaurant, transit, and other workers in the local communities—at the forefront of plans.

While two major industry trade shows taking place in the same month may create a conundrum for some AV professionals, Lloyd pointed out that the audiences do not overlap as much as you might think. “From a U.S. perspective, we look at ISE as our show, just in another country,” she said. “But what’s interesting is that when you look at the attendee breakdown, these really are regionalized shows.”

According to AVIXA and ISE, less than 5 percent of ISE attendees in 2019 were from the United States, and less than 11 percent of InfoComm 2019 attendees were from outside of the Americas.

The two shows “are not competitive,” Lloyd claims. While ISE caters to both the residential and commercial markets, InfoComm focuses solely on pro AV. According to ISE’s data, 53.7 percent of ISE attendees focus solely on the pro AV market, with 38.7 percent focused on both commercial and residential. “InfoComm is pro AV all the way,” Lloyd said.

“InfoComm is not moving [because of the ISE date change],” Lloyd said firmly.  “The show, with all of our best intentions, is happening in June. We’re moving full steam ahead with a fabulous show and it’s happening June 12–18, with the exhibit hall open June 16–18.”

For more information on ISE 2021, visit www.iseurope.org.

For more information on InfoComm 2021, visit www.infocommshow.org.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-2021-exclusive-update xPcvCxThTm7T8eZcJsxbL3 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:21:52 +0000 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:15:47 +0000 false false false

If you haven’t heard, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is officially moving from Feb. 2-5, 2021 to June 1-4, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AVNetwork sat down with Joé Lloyd, AVIXA’s senior director of communications, to hear the latest information on ISE 2021 and InfoComm 2021.

Joé Lloyd, senior director of communications, AVIXA

Joé Lloyd (Image credit: AVIXA)

“Research shows us that people definitely want to get back to face-to-face meetings,” said Lloyd. “While everybody has their own personal timeline of when that will happen, the majority of people feel like May/June is the time of year that people will be able to come back together.”

“As an organization, we’ll be able to bring AV professionals back together in that timeframe,” she continued. “There will be a show in Asia, a show in Europe, and a show in North America, all in a timeframe that our audiences have told us that they want to get together.”

Lloyd added that AVIXA is trying to bring back face-to-face meetings in a safe way, rejuvenating the industry and the community, but always keeping the safety of all of those who take part in their events—from attendees to exhibitors to staff, and even the hotel, restaurant, transit, and other workers in the local communities—at the forefront of plans.

While two major industry trade shows taking place in the same month may create a conundrum for some AV professionals, Lloyd pointed out that the audiences do not overlap as much as you might think. “From a U.S. perspective, we look at ISE as our show, just in another country,” she said. “But what’s interesting is that when you look at the attendee breakdown, these really are regionalized shows.”

According to AVIXA and ISE, less than 5 percent of ISE attendees in 2019 were from the United States, and less than 11 percent of InfoComm 2019 attendees were from outside of the Americas.

The two shows “are not competitive,” Lloyd claims. While ISE caters to both the residential and commercial markets, InfoComm focuses solely on pro AV. According to ISE’s data, 53.7 percent of ISE attendees focus solely on the pro AV market, with 38.7 percent focused on both commercial and residential. “InfoComm is pro AV all the way,” Lloyd said.

“InfoComm is not moving [because of the ISE date change],” Lloyd said firmly.  “The show, with all of our best intentions, is happening in June. We’re moving full steam ahead with a fabulous show and it’s happening June 12–18, with the exhibit hall open June 16–18.”

For more information on ISE 2021, visit www.iseurope.org.

For more information on InfoComm 2021, visit www.infocommshow.org.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2021 Postponed ]]> Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)—scheduled to take place Feb. 2–5, 2021, in Barcelona—has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be rescheduled for June 1-4, 2021.

ISE Logo (2021 and beyond)

(Image credit: Integrated Systems Events)

“The health and safety of our team, exhibiting companies, industry partners, and  attendees is our number one priority,” said Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events. “Given the understandable concerns among all of our stakeholders regarding coronavirus, and the uncertainty regarding travel restrictions and country lockdowns, we have concluded it is not prudent to maintain our original schedule of an in-person February 2021 trade show.”

The February 2021 show was scheduled to be the Barcelona debut of ISE, which has taken place in Amsterdam since 2006. 

[ISE's Mike Blackman on ISE 2021 and the Future of Pro AV]

“We’re at the beginning of a bigger and better journey,” Blackman said when the move to Barcelona was announced. “It’s been a long journey since our first show in 2004, and now we’re at the beginning of a new one.”

“AVIXA is proud to be a partner with CEDIA in delivering ISE to the audiovisual industry each year. We fully support ISE’s decision to postpone the first show in Barcelona until June 2021," said David Labuskes, CEO, AVIXA. "This isn’t a trivial undertaking and has thousands of moving parts, but in making this decision, ISE reaffirms their commitment to the health of all those who participate in these events from the taxi cab driver to the exhibitor teams.  And all of those same people will be even more committed to be a part of the extravaganza that ISE promises to be.” 

For more information on ISE, visit iseurope.org.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-2021-postponed TDNgBSSkWgV6v3Z6W7PDU7 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:47:17 +0000 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:28:58 +0000 false false false

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)—scheduled to take place Feb. 2–5, 2021, in Barcelona—has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be rescheduled for June 1-4, 2021.

ISE Logo (2021 and beyond)

(Image credit: Integrated Systems Events)

“The health and safety of our team, exhibiting companies, industry partners, and  attendees is our number one priority,” said Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events. “Given the understandable concerns among all of our stakeholders regarding coronavirus, and the uncertainty regarding travel restrictions and country lockdowns, we have concluded it is not prudent to maintain our original schedule of an in-person February 2021 trade show.”

The February 2021 show was scheduled to be the Barcelona debut of ISE, which has taken place in Amsterdam since 2006. 

[ISE's Mike Blackman on ISE 2021 and the Future of Pro AV]

“We’re at the beginning of a bigger and better journey,” Blackman said when the move to Barcelona was announced. “It’s been a long journey since our first show in 2004, and now we’re at the beginning of a new one.”

“AVIXA is proud to be a partner with CEDIA in delivering ISE to the audiovisual industry each year. We fully support ISE’s decision to postpone the first show in Barcelona until June 2021," said David Labuskes, CEO, AVIXA. "This isn’t a trivial undertaking and has thousands of moving parts, but in making this decision, ISE reaffirms their commitment to the health of all those who participate in these events from the taxi cab driver to the exhibitor teams.  And all of those same people will be even more committed to be a part of the extravaganza that ISE promises to be.” 

For more information on ISE, visit iseurope.org.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE Publishes Safety Measures for Exhibitors and Exhibition Staff ]]> Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has published new safety measure for exhibitors and exhibition staff for its 2021 show, scheduled to take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía on February 2-5.

According to event organizers, Fira de Barcelona, risk consultancy AON, and the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona have jointly devised strategies for events at the Fira. This has involved the evaluation and analysis of more than 60 processes or services, leading to the identification of 948 mitigation points. 

The measures for ensuring a healthy and safe environment ISE 2021 are available as a comprehensive set of guidelines for exhibitors, ISE, and Fira staff. They can be found in A Guide to Safe Exhibiting, published by show organizer Integrated Systems Events.

The Guide is organized into four sections: Actions by Fira de Barcelona and ISE; Stand Design; Stand Management; and Visitor Guidance. Each section contains essential measures in the areas of health and safety; traffic flow and visitor management; staff, stand personnel and supplier working; and social distancing.

“We have understandably had many questions from exhibitors and others about how ISE 2021 will be affected by the continuing public health situation," said Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "A Guide to Safe Exhibiting explains the adjustments that we and our exhibitors will need to make to ensure that the show is as safe as it can possibly be. The situation continues to evolve and we will update the Guide if any changes to the strategy are required. We remain committed to holding ISE 2021 at the Fira next February as an in-person event.” 

A Guide to Safe Exhibiting can be downloaded from tinyurl.com/safe-exhibiting. As the situation develops, the information will be updated and re-presented.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-publishes-safety-measures-for-exhibitors-and-exhibition-staff LbVSYC9yD4Mw8cQUs5jkuR Sun, 02 Aug 2020 17:24:42 +0000 false false false

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has published new safety measure for exhibitors and exhibition staff for its 2021 show, scheduled to take place at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía on February 2-5.

According to event organizers, Fira de Barcelona, risk consultancy AON, and the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona have jointly devised strategies for events at the Fira. This has involved the evaluation and analysis of more than 60 processes or services, leading to the identification of 948 mitigation points. 

The measures for ensuring a healthy and safe environment ISE 2021 are available as a comprehensive set of guidelines for exhibitors, ISE, and Fira staff. They can be found in A Guide to Safe Exhibiting, published by show organizer Integrated Systems Events.

The Guide is organized into four sections: Actions by Fira de Barcelona and ISE; Stand Design; Stand Management; and Visitor Guidance. Each section contains essential measures in the areas of health and safety; traffic flow and visitor management; staff, stand personnel and supplier working; and social distancing.

“We have understandably had many questions from exhibitors and others about how ISE 2021 will be affected by the continuing public health situation," said Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "A Guide to Safe Exhibiting explains the adjustments that we and our exhibitors will need to make to ensure that the show is as safe as it can possibly be. The situation continues to evolve and we will update the Guide if any changes to the strategy are required. We remain committed to holding ISE 2021 at the Fira next February as an in-person event.” 

A Guide to Safe Exhibiting can be downloaded from tinyurl.com/safe-exhibiting. As the situation develops, the information will be updated and re-presented.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE Looks Forward to Barcelona Debut ]]> Planning for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021 is well underway with its organizers, Integrated Systems Events, committed to delivering a compelling and safe exhibition for the AV community.

Mike Blackman, ISE

Mike Blackman (Image credit: Integrated Systems Events)

“ISE is committed to delivering an engaging in-person event in Barcelona and is taking all necessary steps to deal with the new post-pandemic reality that will impact those attending exhibitions and conducting international business," said Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events.

The 17th edition of ISE is set to take place at its new home at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía, Feb. 2-5, 2021. The exhibition center plans to reopen for business in September 2020 following the completion of a collaboration with risk mitigation consultancy AON and the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, which will determine the specific security criteria for holding B2B events at the venue later this year. 

[ISE's Mike Blackman on ISE 2021 and the Future of Pro AV]


“The Fira de Barcelona has partnered with AON and the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona and other experts  to create a set of safety protocols that are designed to guarantee health and safety around the conditioning of spaces and the regulation of visitor flows," Blackman added. "This work started in April and involves risk evaluation, the creation of mitigation strategies, and an action plan. Once completed, guidelines for event organizers and exhibitors will be communicated."

The exhibition center will house a new-look ISE featuring nine dedicated technology zones in an easy to navigate layout, according to show organizers. The zones include: Audio, Broadcast and Content Creation, Digital Signage and DooH, Education, Live Events, Residential, Smart Building, Unified Communications, and VR/AR/XR.  

ISE will also be developing the show’s digital reach to help engage with a bigger audience than before. This will include a wide selection of cross-platform live ISE content being made available, along with many other engaging digital opportunities to help attendees connect with the technology innovators, as well as hear from thought leaders and experts.

“We are listening and adjusting to ensure the show continues to provide the connections the industry needs to grow brands and business," concluded Blackman. "We are determined and confident that we can deliver a compelling show in a safe and secure environment.”

For more information on ISE 2021, visit iseurope.org. 

To read more ISE 2021 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-looks-forward-to-barcelona-debut hv6y7nnVTuEifzj3bRc7Ao Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:54:50 +0000 false false false

Planning for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2021 is well underway with its organizers, Integrated Systems Events, committed to delivering a compelling and safe exhibition for the AV community.

Mike Blackman, ISE

Mike Blackman (Image credit: Integrated Systems Events)

“ISE is committed to delivering an engaging in-person event in Barcelona and is taking all necessary steps to deal with the new post-pandemic reality that will impact those attending exhibitions and conducting international business," said Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events.

The 17th edition of ISE is set to take place at its new home at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía, Feb. 2-5, 2021. The exhibition center plans to reopen for business in September 2020 following the completion of a collaboration with risk mitigation consultancy AON and the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, which will determine the specific security criteria for holding B2B events at the venue later this year. 

[ISE's Mike Blackman on ISE 2021 and the Future of Pro AV]


“The Fira de Barcelona has partnered with AON and the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona and other experts  to create a set of safety protocols that are designed to guarantee health and safety around the conditioning of spaces and the regulation of visitor flows," Blackman added. "This work started in April and involves risk evaluation, the creation of mitigation strategies, and an action plan. Once completed, guidelines for event organizers and exhibitors will be communicated."

The exhibition center will house a new-look ISE featuring nine dedicated technology zones in an easy to navigate layout, according to show organizers. The zones include: Audio, Broadcast and Content Creation, Digital Signage and DooH, Education, Live Events, Residential, Smart Building, Unified Communications, and VR/AR/XR.  

ISE will also be developing the show’s digital reach to help engage with a bigger audience than before. This will include a wide selection of cross-platform live ISE content being made available, along with many other engaging digital opportunities to help attendees connect with the technology innovators, as well as hear from thought leaders and experts.

“We are listening and adjusting to ensure the show continues to provide the connections the industry needs to grow brands and business," concluded Blackman. "We are determined and confident that we can deliver a compelling show in a safe and secure environment.”

For more information on ISE 2021, visit iseurope.org. 

To read more ISE 2021 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE's Mike Blackman on ISE 2021 and the Future of Pro AV ]]> Installation's James McKeown chats with Integrated Systems Europe's (ISE) managing director  Mike Blackman to discuss how his organization is dealing with COVID-19, the pandemic's effect on planning for Barcelona 2021, and the response of the global AV marketplace during this extraordinary period of challenge.

Blackman also reflects on his nomination for this year’s inaugural Pro AV Power 20, the future of trade shows generally, and what needs to change in the AV industry.

Watch the interview with Blackman below.

The winners of this year’s AV Technology Europe Awards will be announced during Awards Week, June  23-25. Sign up for Installation’s newsletters here to keep up to date with all Awards updates, announcements, and for unique daily coverage of the AV marketplace. 

To read more ISE 2021 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ises-mike-blackman-on-ise-2021-and-the-future-of-pro-av joafpnZscQgj9sAaNzbFjD Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:09:55 +0000 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:52:14 +0000 false false false

Installation's James McKeown chats with Integrated Systems Europe's (ISE) managing director  Mike Blackman to discuss how his organization is dealing with COVID-19, the pandemic's effect on planning for Barcelona 2021, and the response of the global AV marketplace during this extraordinary period of challenge.

Blackman also reflects on his nomination for this year’s inaugural Pro AV Power 20, the future of trade shows generally, and what needs to change in the AV industry.

Watch the interview with Blackman below.

The winners of this year’s AV Technology Europe Awards will be announced during Awards Week, June  23-25. Sign up for Installation’s newsletters here to keep up to date with all Awards updates, announcements, and for unique daily coverage of the AV marketplace. 

To read more ISE 2021 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> <![CDATA[ Goodbyes Are Never Easy ]]> Bleary-eyed but with the future looking bright, I’m fresh off the plane from Amsterdam and ISE 2020. This year’s show was a whirlwind, filled with fist-bumps (no hugs thanks to coronavirus worries), an interesting show floor (more on that later), and late nights (thanks, jet lag!).

Heading into ISE, there was a bit of uncertainty in the air. Between the coronavirus outbreak, Storm Ciara (a powerful and long-lived extratropical cyclone that hit the UK in the days leading up to ISE), and this being the show’s last year in Amsterdam, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect on site. 

Would people show up? (Yes.) 

Would there be noticeable holes on the exhibit floor? (Kinda.) 

Would attendees still be enthusiastic about the show? (Heck yes.)

[My First and Last ISE in Amsterdam]

As I hit the floor on Tuesday, I was a bit surprised at how easily I was able to navigate the building—nobody was running into me and we weren’t packed shoulder-to-shoulder as in past years. But the vibe changed significantly on Wednesday when everyone delayed by Ciara finally made it into town. It wasn’t just my intuition telling me that—according to show management, there were 6,412 more people at the show on Wednesday than there were on Tuesday.

As for innovations, there weren’t many groundbreaking product launches. Most were moderate upgrades to make the lives of integrators and end users easier. But I did manage to see some cool products and experiences. Shure launched IntelliMix Room, a software-based audio processing system for AV conferencing with no DSP hardware required; Williams AV showcased Convey, a real-time translation instrument with audio archiving; and AVI-SPL partnered with Igloo to create an immersive workspace solution using 360-degree video.

The big value for me at this show (and, honestly, at most shows) was the networking opportunities. There was the AVTweetup, where I was able to meet social media influencers IRL (in real life), an AVJam recording at a local pub, and recording an episode of AVWeek with AVNation.

[ISE Departs Amsterdam in Style]

The show ended for me, and for many others, with the ¡Hola Barcelona! event, where attendees had a chance to reflect on their years spent at the Amsterdam RAI and to look ahead to the show’s new home in Barcelona. Memories of a city that is near and dear to #AVTweeps’ hearts were shared—the stroopwafels, the favorite dinner spots, the this-close-to-being-hit-by-a-bike stories, and the fun times. Farewell, Amsterdam—you were a great host. It’s hard to say goodbye, but we’re looking forward to new adventures. See  you next year in Barcelona!

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/blogs/goodbyes-are-never-easy aaTjvaRb7SzZM3Eu4gubEo Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:45:48 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:48:00 +0000 false false false

Bleary-eyed but with the future looking bright, I’m fresh off the plane from Amsterdam and ISE 2020. This year’s show was a whirlwind, filled with fist-bumps (no hugs thanks to coronavirus worries), an interesting show floor (more on that later), and late nights (thanks, jet lag!).

Heading into ISE, there was a bit of uncertainty in the air. Between the coronavirus outbreak, Storm Ciara (a powerful and long-lived extratropical cyclone that hit the UK in the days leading up to ISE), and this being the show’s last year in Amsterdam, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect on site. 

Would people show up? (Yes.) 

Would there be noticeable holes on the exhibit floor? (Kinda.) 

Would attendees still be enthusiastic about the show? (Heck yes.)

[My First and Last ISE in Amsterdam]

As I hit the floor on Tuesday, I was a bit surprised at how easily I was able to navigate the building—nobody was running into me and we weren’t packed shoulder-to-shoulder as in past years. But the vibe changed significantly on Wednesday when everyone delayed by Ciara finally made it into town. It wasn’t just my intuition telling me that—according to show management, there were 6,412 more people at the show on Wednesday than there were on Tuesday.

As for innovations, there weren’t many groundbreaking product launches. Most were moderate upgrades to make the lives of integrators and end users easier. But I did manage to see some cool products and experiences. Shure launched IntelliMix Room, a software-based audio processing system for AV conferencing with no DSP hardware required; Williams AV showcased Convey, a real-time translation instrument with audio archiving; and AVI-SPL partnered with Igloo to create an immersive workspace solution using 360-degree video.

The big value for me at this show (and, honestly, at most shows) was the networking opportunities. There was the AVTweetup, where I was able to meet social media influencers IRL (in real life), an AVJam recording at a local pub, and recording an episode of AVWeek with AVNation.

[ISE Departs Amsterdam in Style]

The show ended for me, and for many others, with the ¡Hola Barcelona! event, where attendees had a chance to reflect on their years spent at the Amsterdam RAI and to look ahead to the show’s new home in Barcelona. Memories of a city that is near and dear to #AVTweeps’ hearts were shared—the stroopwafels, the favorite dinner spots, the this-close-to-being-hit-by-a-bike stories, and the fun times. Farewell, Amsterdam—you were a great host. It’s hard to say goodbye, but we’re looking forward to new adventures. See  you next year in Barcelona!

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2020 Audio Report ]]> Travel delays and health warnings could not stop the momentum for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE). The recent gathering, held Feb. 11–14, 2020, for the final time in the host city of Amsterdam, drew more than 1,300 exhibitors and 52,000 attendees, making it the world’s premier showcase of AV innovation and AV education.

Walking through the 15 halls of the Amsterdam RAI, it was clear that AV/IT convergence continued to inform product research and development for many audio vendors, as well as video manufacturers. Despite the general trend towards more native IP support, audio manufacturers still managed to deliver a refreshing diversity of sonic solutions. From surprising form factors, to unique approaches for integrated Dante and networking protocols, there were notable audio debuts from companies large and small.

Some key commercial audio trends at ISE 2020 included the push for software-driven ecosystems and streaming-ready speakers, balancing personalization with all-in-one functionality, and improved aesthetics. Here are a few new solutions and audio trends that caught audio fans’ attention in Amsterdam. 

Dante’s Domination & Dante AV   

Wherever you wandered in the RAI, it was hard to miss the influence of Dante and its multichannel digital media networking technology. With more than 2,500 existing Dante products available from 450-plus manufacturers, the licensed technology is the most popular networked audio protocol in the field.

Audinate, developer of Dante, utilized the ISE stage to share specifics about the Dante AV Product Design Suite (Dante AV PDS), the turnkey platform letting OEMs build an AV-over-IP endpoint for “visually lossless” results with low latency over a 1Gbps network. Dante AV PDS provides interoperability for audio distribution and control with existing adopters, delivering independent, synchronized audio and video streams. Based around the Dante AV module, it may be modified, branded, and differentiated by OEMs via software, control, and integration with other members of their product lines.     

The Dante AV PDS includes a complete implementation of the intoPIX JPEG2000 codec and offers end-to-end HDCP support. The new suite will be shipping in Q1 2020 to manufacturers who have ordered it to develop AV-over-IP products that already employ Dante.

Milan Modules for Solution-Layer AVB

Despite Dante’s ubiquity, the Avnu Alliance continues to make news as the AVB/TSN-based, open, Milan ecosystem grows in scale. Neutrik joined the Avnu Alliance, along with hallmark audio brands like Meyer Sound, d&b audiotechnik, and L-Acoustics, to develop the Milan media network. Milan builds on an open-standard networking technology to create a link between AV, IT, and silicon industries to offer a solution-layer and “enable a true IT convergence.” 

Henning Kaltheuner of d&b audiotechnik presents the the Milan product philosophy at ISE 2020.

Henning Kaltheuner of d&b audiotechnik  presents the the Milan product philosophy at ISE  2020. (Image credit: Avnu Alliance)

At ISE 2020, Neutrik AG announced the availability of its Milan Audio OEM module letting OEMs implement Milan easily into their product portfolios. A version of Neutrik’s Milan module, designed for encoders and decoders, will be available later this year.   

AIMS IPMX

The standards news didn’t stop there. At ISE, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) ProAV Working Group shared its Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX), a newly introduced set of open standards and specifications designed to enable carriage of compressed and uncompressed video, audio, and data over IP networks for the pro AV industry.  

According to David Chiappini, chair of the AIMS ProAV Working Group, "IPMX addresses the ProAV industry's need for a single set of common, ubiquitous standards-based protocols that ensure interoperability for AV over IP, and ISE 2020 provides an excellent forum for education and discussion of this important advance.”

Hear More, Work Better

Audio notably brought video into the conversation with new Bose Videobar VB1, an all-in-one conferencing device equipped with a 4K camera and auto-framing. AV pros can leverage the Videobar VB1 to connect to the existing network infrastructure and conduct remote updates, management, and monitoring as needed. 

Visualize and Control

At the Harman booth, attendees learned about the new JBL Digital Directivity Analysis (DDA) 5.1 software update, designed to work with JBL Intellivox products. It also works with any point-source speakers in the JBL portfolio using common loudspeaker format (CLF) data.

According to the company, “DDA software is a powerful simulation tool for electro-acoustic design. DDA enables sound designers to visualize and statistically predict direct SPL, total SPL, D/R ratio, STI, and delay spread.”

At ISE, Shure unveiled its highly anticipated IntelliMix Room software-based audio processing for AV conferencing. This is the first audio processing software fully optimized for Shure conferencing microphones. Users and integrators just need to download and deploy to in-room Windows 10 devices to get started. IntelliMix Room is compatible with the following Shure systems: Microflex Advance, Microflex Wireless, and Microflex Complete Wireless.

New Versatility 

The AudioControl CM Series 70/100-volt amplifiers were big news for the brand, and ISE 2020 marked the first time the units were shown with Dante. AudioControl showcased its three versatile CM Series 70-volt amplifiers that combine the DSP-based tuning capability AudioControl is known for, with Dante’s uncompressed networking technology.

Sophisticated Solution for Huddles

Kramer devoted a large portion of its ISE booth to audio, including its new XSPerience DSP audio family. The Kramer DSP-62-AEC, a mini-audio DSP solution, took home various awards, including PSNEurope’s Best of Show.

Yuval Kramer at ISE 2020

Yuval Kramer at ISE 2020 (Image credit: Kramer)

According to Yuval Kramer, head of Audio Division, Kramer, “Our award-winning ‘King of Huddle Spaces’ DSP-62-AEC, Kramer XSPerience leads the way in pro AV innovation. All prime connectivity options are catered for, with bi-directional audio via USB, dual HDMI inputs and one HDMI output with de-embedding to manage any type of presentation. DSP-62-AEC can support four analog microphones and an additional stereo audio input. Furthermore, DSP-62-AEC can route and mix any audio source, with a powerful DSP engine. Auto-switching HDMI, Class Complaint USB, AEC—it offers everything you need for any type of huddle space.”

Sleek Design and Enhanced Performance

Launched at ISE, shipping in early Q2, there’s nothing quite like the Sonance OMNI-6T. This omni-directional 70V/100V/8 Ohm full-range loudspeaker features a unique design of four by 1.25-inch wide-band drivers, in an array around the outside of the enclosure. The result: full-frequency midrange and treble with 360-degree horizontal dispersion.

“Our goal was to build a competitively priced, Omni-Direction outdoor loudspeaker with the fidelity that Sonance is renowned for,” said Simon Wehr, director of commercial products for Sonance. “By utilizing this unique design, we are able to deliver sonic performance that was not previously experienced in this category.”

QSC Halo Bar

QSC's AD-P.HALO (Image credit: QSC)

QSC wowed ISE attendees with stylish new design and performance in its new AD-P.HALO. The model is an integrated SUB/SAT pendant loudspeaker system with a 6.5-inch subwoofer and four 2.75-inch satellite transducers in a single enclosure. With the AD-P.HALO, there’s no assembly required and no compromise in performance.

Providing a new approach in environments with challenging acoustic characteristics, AtlasIED’s ALA line of space-saving, passive column line array loudspeakers were demonstrated at ISE. Delivering maximum pattern control in a minimum footprint, the ALA Series loudspeakers are tailored for applications that require top-quality speech intelligibility without compromising architectural integrity or room aesthetics.

Made-to-Measure

Innovox Flex Video Micro Focus

Innovox Flex Video Micro Focus (Image credit: Innovox)

Innovox showed its Flex Video Micro Focus at ISE 2020. Besides great sound quality, what helps the new line-array solution stand out, according to the company's marketing consultant Kelly Perkins, is the slim form factor and attention to detail. “Our new Flex Video Micro Focus consists of two made-to-measure vertical line arrays that match the exact height of your video display,” Perkins said, “while the LF module and system electronics are hidden behind the display for very high-performance audio with discreet design.”

Compact Form Factor, Wide Coverage

Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20 at ISE 2020

Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20 at ISE 2020 (Image credit: Margot Douaihy)

Meyer Sound’s ULTRA-X20 self-powered, full-range loudspeaker brings advanced ULTRA-X40 point-source technology to a smaller, lighter footprint, ideal for installed and portable applications where size and weight are critical factors. Whether used as a compact main system or as fills or surrounds in a larger system, count on the ULTRA-X20 to deliver high power output, low distortion, and consistent polar response in any configuration.

“Meyer Sound’s new compact ULTRA-X20 point source loudspeaker offers exceptional versatility with a variety of rigging options and a rotatable horn suited for a wide range of installed and portable applications,” according to the company.

Built-in Streaming & Amplification

Monitor Audio shows its IMS-4 music streamer at ISE 2020. The four-zone product can be grouped to server up to 64 zones and is compatible with most major streaming services.

Lenbrook International’s Bluesound Professional launched two speakers to great acclaim—the BSP500 and 1000—both with built-in amplification and streamers. The new solutions are powered by PoE+ or ++, with native Internet connections or access to local media files.

Bluesound also announced its integration with Custom Channels, a commercially licensed streaming music service that specializes in curated music mixes for the hospitality, retail, and wellness industries. All BluOS-enabled devices from Bluesound Professional will be prompted for an update in March 2020, which will then enable Custom Channels as a streaming service option.

Custom Zoning and Segmenting

Created for applications such as retail, where clients want to segment audio by target audience or store layout, Biamp’s new P30DT 4.25-inch, two-way pendant loudspeakers deliver full-range music reproduction, while the PREZONE2 dual-zone stereo preamplifier ensures any user can select audio sources and control volume. Both of Biamp’s new solutions will ship in Q2.

This is just a small round up of the hundreds of new audio solutions on display and in the demo rooms of ISE. To keep up with the latest pro AV product news, subscribe to the daily SCN enews.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/features/ise-2020-audio-report RpGY9Dix8q4RNar4Ne8ScE Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:34:45 +0000 Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:41:34 +0000 false false false

Travel delays and health warnings could not stop the momentum for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE). The recent gathering, held Feb. 11–14, 2020, for the final time in the host city of Amsterdam, drew more than 1,300 exhibitors and 52,000 attendees, making it the world’s premier showcase of AV innovation and AV education.

Walking through the 15 halls of the Amsterdam RAI, it was clear that AV/IT convergence continued to inform product research and development for many audio vendors, as well as video manufacturers. Despite the general trend towards more native IP support, audio manufacturers still managed to deliver a refreshing diversity of sonic solutions. From surprising form factors, to unique approaches for integrated Dante and networking protocols, there were notable audio debuts from companies large and small.

Some key commercial audio trends at ISE 2020 included the push for software-driven ecosystems and streaming-ready speakers, balancing personalization with all-in-one functionality, and improved aesthetics. Here are a few new solutions and audio trends that caught audio fans’ attention in Amsterdam. 

Dante’s Domination & Dante AV   

Wherever you wandered in the RAI, it was hard to miss the influence of Dante and its multichannel digital media networking technology. With more than 2,500 existing Dante products available from 450-plus manufacturers, the licensed technology is the most popular networked audio protocol in the field.

Audinate, developer of Dante, utilized the ISE stage to share specifics about the Dante AV Product Design Suite (Dante AV PDS), the turnkey platform letting OEMs build an AV-over-IP endpoint for “visually lossless” results with low latency over a 1Gbps network. Dante AV PDS provides interoperability for audio distribution and control with existing adopters, delivering independent, synchronized audio and video streams. Based around the Dante AV module, it may be modified, branded, and differentiated by OEMs via software, control, and integration with other members of their product lines.     

The Dante AV PDS includes a complete implementation of the intoPIX JPEG2000 codec and offers end-to-end HDCP support. The new suite will be shipping in Q1 2020 to manufacturers who have ordered it to develop AV-over-IP products that already employ Dante.

Milan Modules for Solution-Layer AVB

Despite Dante’s ubiquity, the Avnu Alliance continues to make news as the AVB/TSN-based, open, Milan ecosystem grows in scale. Neutrik joined the Avnu Alliance, along with hallmark audio brands like Meyer Sound, d&b audiotechnik, and L-Acoustics, to develop the Milan media network. Milan builds on an open-standard networking technology to create a link between AV, IT, and silicon industries to offer a solution-layer and “enable a true IT convergence.” 

Henning Kaltheuner of d&b audiotechnik presents the the Milan product philosophy at ISE 2020.

Henning Kaltheuner of d&b audiotechnik  presents the the Milan product philosophy at ISE  2020. (Image credit: Avnu Alliance)

At ISE 2020, Neutrik AG announced the availability of its Milan Audio OEM module letting OEMs implement Milan easily into their product portfolios. A version of Neutrik’s Milan module, designed for encoders and decoders, will be available later this year.   

AIMS IPMX

The standards news didn’t stop there. At ISE, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) ProAV Working Group shared its Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX), a newly introduced set of open standards and specifications designed to enable carriage of compressed and uncompressed video, audio, and data over IP networks for the pro AV industry.  

According to David Chiappini, chair of the AIMS ProAV Working Group, "IPMX addresses the ProAV industry's need for a single set of common, ubiquitous standards-based protocols that ensure interoperability for AV over IP, and ISE 2020 provides an excellent forum for education and discussion of this important advance.”

Hear More, Work Better

Audio notably brought video into the conversation with new Bose Videobar VB1, an all-in-one conferencing device equipped with a 4K camera and auto-framing. AV pros can leverage the Videobar VB1 to connect to the existing network infrastructure and conduct remote updates, management, and monitoring as needed. 

Visualize and Control

At the Harman booth, attendees learned about the new JBL Digital Directivity Analysis (DDA) 5.1 software update, designed to work with JBL Intellivox products. It also works with any point-source speakers in the JBL portfolio using common loudspeaker format (CLF) data.

According to the company, “DDA software is a powerful simulation tool for electro-acoustic design. DDA enables sound designers to visualize and statistically predict direct SPL, total SPL, D/R ratio, STI, and delay spread.”

At ISE, Shure unveiled its highly anticipated IntelliMix Room software-based audio processing for AV conferencing. This is the first audio processing software fully optimized for Shure conferencing microphones. Users and integrators just need to download and deploy to in-room Windows 10 devices to get started. IntelliMix Room is compatible with the following Shure systems: Microflex Advance, Microflex Wireless, and Microflex Complete Wireless.

New Versatility 

The AudioControl CM Series 70/100-volt amplifiers were big news for the brand, and ISE 2020 marked the first time the units were shown with Dante. AudioControl showcased its three versatile CM Series 70-volt amplifiers that combine the DSP-based tuning capability AudioControl is known for, with Dante’s uncompressed networking technology.

Sophisticated Solution for Huddles

Kramer devoted a large portion of its ISE booth to audio, including its new XSPerience DSP audio family. The Kramer DSP-62-AEC, a mini-audio DSP solution, took home various awards, including PSNEurope’s Best of Show.

Yuval Kramer at ISE 2020

Yuval Kramer at ISE 2020 (Image credit: Kramer)

According to Yuval Kramer, head of Audio Division, Kramer, “Our award-winning ‘King of Huddle Spaces’ DSP-62-AEC, Kramer XSPerience leads the way in pro AV innovation. All prime connectivity options are catered for, with bi-directional audio via USB, dual HDMI inputs and one HDMI output with de-embedding to manage any type of presentation. DSP-62-AEC can support four analog microphones and an additional stereo audio input. Furthermore, DSP-62-AEC can route and mix any audio source, with a powerful DSP engine. Auto-switching HDMI, Class Complaint USB, AEC—it offers everything you need for any type of huddle space.”

Sleek Design and Enhanced Performance

Launched at ISE, shipping in early Q2, there’s nothing quite like the Sonance OMNI-6T. This omni-directional 70V/100V/8 Ohm full-range loudspeaker features a unique design of four by 1.25-inch wide-band drivers, in an array around the outside of the enclosure. The result: full-frequency midrange and treble with 360-degree horizontal dispersion.

“Our goal was to build a competitively priced, Omni-Direction outdoor loudspeaker with the fidelity that Sonance is renowned for,” said Simon Wehr, director of commercial products for Sonance. “By utilizing this unique design, we are able to deliver sonic performance that was not previously experienced in this category.”

QSC Halo Bar

QSC's AD-P.HALO (Image credit: QSC)

QSC wowed ISE attendees with stylish new design and performance in its new AD-P.HALO. The model is an integrated SUB/SAT pendant loudspeaker system with a 6.5-inch subwoofer and four 2.75-inch satellite transducers in a single enclosure. With the AD-P.HALO, there’s no assembly required and no compromise in performance.

Providing a new approach in environments with challenging acoustic characteristics, AtlasIED’s ALA line of space-saving, passive column line array loudspeakers were demonstrated at ISE. Delivering maximum pattern control in a minimum footprint, the ALA Series loudspeakers are tailored for applications that require top-quality speech intelligibility without compromising architectural integrity or room aesthetics.

Made-to-Measure

Innovox Flex Video Micro Focus

Innovox Flex Video Micro Focus (Image credit: Innovox)

Innovox showed its Flex Video Micro Focus at ISE 2020. Besides great sound quality, what helps the new line-array solution stand out, according to the company's marketing consultant Kelly Perkins, is the slim form factor and attention to detail. “Our new Flex Video Micro Focus consists of two made-to-measure vertical line arrays that match the exact height of your video display,” Perkins said, “while the LF module and system electronics are hidden behind the display for very high-performance audio with discreet design.”

Compact Form Factor, Wide Coverage

Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20 at ISE 2020

Meyer Sound ULTRA-X20 at ISE 2020 (Image credit: Margot Douaihy)

Meyer Sound’s ULTRA-X20 self-powered, full-range loudspeaker brings advanced ULTRA-X40 point-source technology to a smaller, lighter footprint, ideal for installed and portable applications where size and weight are critical factors. Whether used as a compact main system or as fills or surrounds in a larger system, count on the ULTRA-X20 to deliver high power output, low distortion, and consistent polar response in any configuration.

“Meyer Sound’s new compact ULTRA-X20 point source loudspeaker offers exceptional versatility with a variety of rigging options and a rotatable horn suited for a wide range of installed and portable applications,” according to the company.

Built-in Streaming & Amplification

Monitor Audio shows its IMS-4 music streamer at ISE 2020. The four-zone product can be grouped to server up to 64 zones and is compatible with most major streaming services.

Lenbrook International’s Bluesound Professional launched two speakers to great acclaim—the BSP500 and 1000—both with built-in amplification and streamers. The new solutions are powered by PoE+ or ++, with native Internet connections or access to local media files.

Bluesound also announced its integration with Custom Channels, a commercially licensed streaming music service that specializes in curated music mixes for the hospitality, retail, and wellness industries. All BluOS-enabled devices from Bluesound Professional will be prompted for an update in March 2020, which will then enable Custom Channels as a streaming service option.

Custom Zoning and Segmenting

Created for applications such as retail, where clients want to segment audio by target audience or store layout, Biamp’s new P30DT 4.25-inch, two-way pendant loudspeakers deliver full-range music reproduction, while the PREZONE2 dual-zone stereo preamplifier ensures any user can select audio sources and control volume. Both of Biamp’s new solutions will ship in Q2.

This is just a small round up of the hundreds of new audio solutions on display and in the demo rooms of ISE. To keep up with the latest pro AV product news, subscribe to the daily SCN enews.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE Departs Amsterdam in Style ]]> ISE 2020 completed its 15-year stay at RAI Amsterdam on Friday, Feb. 14 2020. The special ¡Hola Barcelona! event held on the final day brought down the curtain on ISE’s residence at Amsterdam’s leading exhibition centre. Politicians and executives saluted the RAI venue and the City of Amsterdam while looking ahead to the future with the show’s move to the Fira de Barcelona next year. 

Against a backdrop of the international health crisis and a storm sweeping across Europe, ISE 2020 says it delivered a "vibrant exhibition floor and a compelling program of content that included conferences, keynotes and training." The four-day show ended an exciting chapter in the exhibition’s history.

[ISE Attendance Falls Significantly for 2020 Show]

“This year’s show demonstrated to us just how determined our attendees were to come to ISE," said Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "Many of our exhibitors exceeded their targets for customer engagement and lead generation. The show has delivered on all fronts: as the global industry’s biggest annual forum, as a launchpad for new solutions, as a place to do business, and as a source of professional development and education.”

Daily attendance figures, which include exhibitors and attendees, were as follows: 

  • Monday, Feb. 10 (build-up, conferences, and opening address): 11,112
  • Tuesday, Feb. 11 (first day of exhibition): 27,592
  • Wednesday, Feb. 12: 34,004
  • Thursday, Feb. 13: 28,678
  • Friday, Feb. 14: 15,213

According to ISE, this makes a cumulative total of 116,599 visits to ISE 2020. Removing repeat visits by individuals on subsequent days gives a total of 52,128 unique attendees. 

“Having now had a few days to reflect on our last ISE in Amsterdam, I am struck by the sheer determination and enthusiasm our AV industry friends and colleagues showed last week," said Dave Labuskes, CTS, CEO of AVIXA. "In the face of significant challenges, thousands of people still made the trip to the show, attended conferences and took part in the networking events, awards and parties, and engagement across the show floor was meaningful and important."

During ISE 2020, over 950 exhibitors booked their stands for ISE 2021, with 61,968 square meters of stand space sold by the close of the show. This equates to 82 percent of the available ISE 2021 show floor, and approximately 115 percent of this year’s exhibition floor space.

ISE 2021 will take place at the Gran Via – Fira de Barcelona on Feb. 2-5,  2021.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-departs-amsterdam-in-style MyVUtSxY7gUgQ6UGLC8n8d Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:38:34 +0000 false false false

ISE 2020 completed its 15-year stay at RAI Amsterdam on Friday, Feb. 14 2020. The special ¡Hola Barcelona! event held on the final day brought down the curtain on ISE’s residence at Amsterdam’s leading exhibition centre. Politicians and executives saluted the RAI venue and the City of Amsterdam while looking ahead to the future with the show’s move to the Fira de Barcelona next year. 

Against a backdrop of the international health crisis and a storm sweeping across Europe, ISE 2020 says it delivered a "vibrant exhibition floor and a compelling program of content that included conferences, keynotes and training." The four-day show ended an exciting chapter in the exhibition’s history.

[ISE Attendance Falls Significantly for 2020 Show]

“This year’s show demonstrated to us just how determined our attendees were to come to ISE," said Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. "Many of our exhibitors exceeded their targets for customer engagement and lead generation. The show has delivered on all fronts: as the global industry’s biggest annual forum, as a launchpad for new solutions, as a place to do business, and as a source of professional development and education.”

Daily attendance figures, which include exhibitors and attendees, were as follows: 

  • Monday, Feb. 10 (build-up, conferences, and opening address): 11,112
  • Tuesday, Feb. 11 (first day of exhibition): 27,592
  • Wednesday, Feb. 12: 34,004
  • Thursday, Feb. 13: 28,678
  • Friday, Feb. 14: 15,213

According to ISE, this makes a cumulative total of 116,599 visits to ISE 2020. Removing repeat visits by individuals on subsequent days gives a total of 52,128 unique attendees. 

“Having now had a few days to reflect on our last ISE in Amsterdam, I am struck by the sheer determination and enthusiasm our AV industry friends and colleagues showed last week," said Dave Labuskes, CTS, CEO of AVIXA. "In the face of significant challenges, thousands of people still made the trip to the show, attended conferences and took part in the networking events, awards and parties, and engagement across the show floor was meaningful and important."

During ISE 2020, over 950 exhibitors booked their stands for ISE 2021, with 61,968 square meters of stand space sold by the close of the show. This equates to 82 percent of the available ISE 2021 show floor, and approximately 115 percent of this year’s exhibition floor space.

ISE 2021 will take place at the Gran Via – Fira de Barcelona on Feb. 2-5,  2021.

]]> <![CDATA[ My First and Last ISE in Amsterdam ]]> Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the largest pro AV trade show in the world—more touch points of new technology and more people to meet, and I couldn't have been more excited to attend ISE 2020 in Amsterdam last week.


Even with the regional gust storms and the Coronavirus spreading around the globe, ISE managed to attract 52,000 attendees. While I completely understand the large drop in attendance from previous years, I was still slightly disappointed as I wanted to experience the show in its full glory. 

[ISE Attendance Falls Significantly for 2020 Show]

On the bright side, with attendance down, I was able to navigate the show floor a little more freely.  Another plus was being greeted by someone when I entered a stand—I was able to have a real conversation and not be rushed through a topic or product, because, if you know me, you know I love to ask questions. 

When I visited the AVI-SPL stand to demo its immersive workspace in partnership with Igloo Vision, I was greeted by a member of their team immediately, despite a demo currently in progress with other attendees. 


I must have spent about 30-40 minutes in their immersive workspace asking questions about their vision, their partnership, and how these immersive workspaces will be deployed. We even covered the tech specs of the software running the space, and we talked about the specs of the hardware in place that help bring the software to life. This was the most exciting thing I saw on the show floor while at ISE 2020, and the best interaction I had in a booth with two separate companies. 

Alesia Hendley at ISE 2020

My favorite part of ISE 2020 was discovering new technologies and making new connections. (Image credit: Alesia Hendley)

I am glad I changed my perspective when it came to the attendance of the show, because it ultimately created space for me to do what I do best—network and find new technologies that continue to spark excitement for me in this industry. 

Time to Learn at ISE 2020

A large part of my ISE 2020 experience was learning new things, and the Main Stage was a great place to start for that. The Main Stage brought us together to cover some of the industry's most difficult subjects to date—like equal rights for women and becoming a more diverse industry overall. 


The Main Stage was more of a hidden stage in a tent—as opposed to InfoComm's Center Stage which is easily found on the show floor—but, overall, it was a place where open dialog was welcomed and perspectives from all around the world were shared.

ISE isn't InfoComm

As a newbie to the show, I went into ISE expecting it to be InfoComm on steroids—which, in some cases, it was. Overall, though, despite both events catering to the same industry, they are nothing alike outside of showcasing similar technologies. 


At ISE, I was expecting a more vibrant environment and just pure excitement. The ribbon cutting at ISE was not exhilarating. After flying halfway around the world to attend an event, I expected to be greeted with more enthusiasm. 

However, throughout the week, I realized on and off the show floor that it was a culture shift and things are done differently. This is something I didn’t take into consideration ahead of the show and wish I would have thought about it in that way earlier.

Final Thoughts on ISE 2020

Now that I have my first ISE under my belt, I have to go again to be able to compare and contrast my experiences. The 2021 expo will not only take place in a new cultural space, but the physical tradeshow floor should be easier to navigate (fingers crossed) in Barcelona. 


So, if you haven’t been to ISE and plan on attending in the future, here’s my newbie advice: don’t go into the show experience comparing it to Infocomm, and have a strategy in place, even if it completely falls apart once you hit the show floor. It’s better to have some sort of plan than no plan at all. 

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/blogs/my-first-and-last-ise-in-amsterdam oyPAy8G7jQpkuwt4bDo6mQ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:52:27 +0000 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:56:44 +0000 false false false

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the largest pro AV trade show in the world—more touch points of new technology and more people to meet, and I couldn't have been more excited to attend ISE 2020 in Amsterdam last week.


Even with the regional gust storms and the Coronavirus spreading around the globe, ISE managed to attract 52,000 attendees. While I completely understand the large drop in attendance from previous years, I was still slightly disappointed as I wanted to experience the show in its full glory. 

[ISE Attendance Falls Significantly for 2020 Show]

On the bright side, with attendance down, I was able to navigate the show floor a little more freely.  Another plus was being greeted by someone when I entered a stand—I was able to have a real conversation and not be rushed through a topic or product, because, if you know me, you know I love to ask questions. 

When I visited the AVI-SPL stand to demo its immersive workspace in partnership with Igloo Vision, I was greeted by a member of their team immediately, despite a demo currently in progress with other attendees. 


I must have spent about 30-40 minutes in their immersive workspace asking questions about their vision, their partnership, and how these immersive workspaces will be deployed. We even covered the tech specs of the software running the space, and we talked about the specs of the hardware in place that help bring the software to life. This was the most exciting thing I saw on the show floor while at ISE 2020, and the best interaction I had in a booth with two separate companies. 

Alesia Hendley at ISE 2020

My favorite part of ISE 2020 was discovering new technologies and making new connections. (Image credit: Alesia Hendley)

I am glad I changed my perspective when it came to the attendance of the show, because it ultimately created space for me to do what I do best—network and find new technologies that continue to spark excitement for me in this industry. 

Time to Learn at ISE 2020

A large part of my ISE 2020 experience was learning new things, and the Main Stage was a great place to start for that. The Main Stage brought us together to cover some of the industry's most difficult subjects to date—like equal rights for women and becoming a more diverse industry overall. 


The Main Stage was more of a hidden stage in a tent—as opposed to InfoComm's Center Stage which is easily found on the show floor—but, overall, it was a place where open dialog was welcomed and perspectives from all around the world were shared.

ISE isn't InfoComm

As a newbie to the show, I went into ISE expecting it to be InfoComm on steroids—which, in some cases, it was. Overall, though, despite both events catering to the same industry, they are nothing alike outside of showcasing similar technologies. 


At ISE, I was expecting a more vibrant environment and just pure excitement. The ribbon cutting at ISE was not exhilarating. After flying halfway around the world to attend an event, I expected to be greeted with more enthusiasm. 

However, throughout the week, I realized on and off the show floor that it was a culture shift and things are done differently. This is something I didn’t take into consideration ahead of the show and wish I would have thought about it in that way earlier.

Final Thoughts on ISE 2020

Now that I have my first ISE under my belt, I have to go again to be able to compare and contrast my experiences. The 2021 expo will not only take place in a new cultural space, but the physical tradeshow floor should be easier to navigate (fingers crossed) in Barcelona. 


So, if you haven’t been to ISE and plan on attending in the future, here’s my newbie advice: don’t go into the show experience comparing it to Infocomm, and have a strategy in place, even if it completely falls apart once you hit the show floor. It’s better to have some sort of plan than no plan at all. 

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2020 Proves Successful for TIG as it Celebrates New Partnerships ]]> At the company’s first Key Partner Breakfast meeting in Amsterdam, TIG CEO Robin van Meeuwen thanks its dedicated integrators and AV consultants for their support and friendship, as well as announcing new partnerships and a look ahead to a positive future and continued growth for TIG.

Watch the video below to learn more about TIG's successes at ISE 2020.


This video is sponsored by TIG.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-2020-proves-successful-for-tig-as-it-celebrates-new-partnerships sNsWfSvtEFGwLBtFCBsnLP Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:01:09 +0000 false false false

At the company’s first Key Partner Breakfast meeting in Amsterdam, TIG CEO Robin van Meeuwen thanks its dedicated integrators and AV consultants for their support and friendship, as well as announcing new partnerships and a look ahead to a positive future and continued growth for TIG.

Watch the video below to learn more about TIG's successes at ISE 2020.


This video is sponsored by TIG.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE Attendance Falls Significantly for 2020 Show ]]> In a tweet via @BeesBuzz shortly after the show closed, Integrated Systems Europe managing director Mike Blackman confirmed the drop in ISE attendance, indicating that ISE 2020 had 52,000 visitors—a drop of about 30,000 people compared to the record-setting crowd in 2019 of 81,268.

[LG Drops Out of ISE 2020]

It’s sad result considering this was the farewell show at Rai before ISE 2021 moves to the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona Feb. 2-5, 2021.

Reliable but unconfirmed sources also report that a few attending companies implemented self-quarantine measures (i.e. work from home) of up to 14 days for those who still had to go to the show.

While you are taking precautions for coronavirus, don’t forget that so far, this year’s flu is worse.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-attendance-falls-significantly-for-2020-show 8RLSJAC3uHxptTGxtCQFuA Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:31:54 +0000 false false false

In a tweet via @BeesBuzz shortly after the show closed, Integrated Systems Europe managing director Mike Blackman confirmed the drop in ISE attendance, indicating that ISE 2020 had 52,000 visitors—a drop of about 30,000 people compared to the record-setting crowd in 2019 of 81,268.

[LG Drops Out of ISE 2020]

It’s sad result considering this was the farewell show at Rai before ISE 2021 moves to the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona Feb. 2-5, 2021.

Reliable but unconfirmed sources also report that a few attending companies implemented self-quarantine measures (i.e. work from home) of up to 14 days for those who still had to go to the show.

While you are taking precautions for coronavirus, don’t forget that so far, this year’s flu is worse.

]]> <![CDATA[ URC Takes Total Control of Your Mornings With New Integration Modules at ISE 2020 ]]> Petro Shimonishi, director of global marketing at URC, was excited to share the company's new Accelerator 2.0 programming software for its smart automation and control systems. 

The new feature, called Custom Device Layouts, allows dealers to customize the user interface for each device. Would you like a freshly brewed cup of espresso at 7.am. each morning? This control system can make it happen! Another key feature about this remote is that it’s push-to-talk voice microphone to activate voice contro—a great feature as many are concerned about Alexa constantly “listening in”. 

Watch the video below to find out how URC provides impressive total customization for its total control technologies.

This video has been sponsored by URC (Universal Remote Control).

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.


]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/urc-takes-total-control-of-your-mornings-with-new-integration-modules-at-ise-2020 Xx8VMjHnf29YArpZWtbt9Z Tue, 18 Feb 2020 20:16:50 +0000 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:40:15 +0000 false false false

Petro Shimonishi, director of global marketing at URC, was excited to share the company's new Accelerator 2.0 programming software for its smart automation and control systems. 

The new feature, called Custom Device Layouts, allows dealers to customize the user interface for each device. Would you like a freshly brewed cup of espresso at 7.am. each morning? This control system can make it happen! Another key feature about this remote is that it’s push-to-talk voice microphone to activate voice contro—a great feature as many are concerned about Alexa constantly “listening in”. 

Watch the video below to find out how URC provides impressive total customization for its total control technologies.

This video has been sponsored by URC (Universal Remote Control).

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.


]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2020 Show Daily—Day 4 ]]>

ISE 2020 Show Daily Day 4

(Image credit: Future)

Click here to read Day 4 of the ISE 2020 Show Daily.

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ISE 2020 Show Daily Day 4

(Image credit: Future)

Click here to read Day 4 of the ISE 2020 Show Daily.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2020 Show Daily—Day 3 ]]>

ISE 2020 Show Daily Day 3

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Click here to read Day 3 of the ISE 2020 Show Daily.

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ISE 2020 Show Daily Day 3

(Image credit: Future)

Click here to read Day 3 of the ISE 2020 Show Daily.

]]> <![CDATA[ VuWall Enhances VuScape Video Wall Controller With Collaboration, KVM Features at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: VuWall (Booth 15-K250) has added new collaboration and KVM features to its VuScape video wall controller. With the addition of With VuScape's full-featured management software, users can "control what they see" and distribute all content sources to any display on the network with the utmost flexibility.

[VuWall Releases Security Update for TRx Management System]

The What Else: The latest version features collaboration and KVM support, in addition to its existing video wall control functionality. In at ISE 2020, VuWall will showcase the new functionality of VuScape's control software, VuWall2, a video wall management tool. VuWall2 now features automation enhancements including a new carousel for IP streams, color detection, TLS security, new VMS plugins, and full KVM support of IP sources.

"Today's control room is a complex hub of incoming data from a range of sources—including IP cameras, encoders, applications and documents, as well as HDMI/DVI/DP inputs—that users must command easily at any given moment," said Paul Vander Plaetse, CEO at VuWall. "VuScape simplifies the control room workflow, giving users everything they need to manage all their content streams. Whether at the video wall or from a desktop, VuScape effectively closes the gap between the different source formats in a user-friendly, future-proof controller."

The Bottom Line: The newly enhanced VuScape video wall controller is well suited for control rooms, collaboration rooms, and corporate signage. 

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/vuwall-enhances-vuscape-video-wall-controller-with-collaboration-kvm-features-at-ise-2020 TMA8haTeFBSZ8UbK2eQfyQ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:19:07 +0000 false false false

The What: VuWall (Booth 15-K250) has added new collaboration and KVM features to its VuScape video wall controller. With the addition of With VuScape's full-featured management software, users can "control what they see" and distribute all content sources to any display on the network with the utmost flexibility.

[VuWall Releases Security Update for TRx Management System]

The What Else: The latest version features collaboration and KVM support, in addition to its existing video wall control functionality. In at ISE 2020, VuWall will showcase the new functionality of VuScape's control software, VuWall2, a video wall management tool. VuWall2 now features automation enhancements including a new carousel for IP streams, color detection, TLS security, new VMS plugins, and full KVM support of IP sources.

"Today's control room is a complex hub of incoming data from a range of sources—including IP cameras, encoders, applications and documents, as well as HDMI/DVI/DP inputs—that users must command easily at any given moment," said Paul Vander Plaetse, CEO at VuWall. "VuScape simplifies the control room workflow, giving users everything they need to manage all their content streams. Whether at the video wall or from a desktop, VuScape effectively closes the gap between the different source formats in a user-friendly, future-proof controller."

The Bottom Line: The newly enhanced VuScape video wall controller is well suited for control rooms, collaboration rooms, and corporate signage. 

]]> <![CDATA[ Samsung Intros The Wall for Business in up to 583 Inches, 8K at ISE 2020 ]]> At ISE 2020, Samsung is showing QLED 8K SMART displays, new applications of The Wall technology, and the improved Samsung Flip 2 digital flipchart.

“ISE gives Samsung a global platform to showcase the breadth and depth of our industry-leading display portfolio,” says Harry Patz, senior vice president and general manager, Display Division, Samsung Electronics America. “We’re excited to be unveiling new features and an expanded lineup from our industry-leading portfolio of digital signage and solutions. Thanks to next-generation technology like 8K, most recent iteration of The Wall and the Flip 2 with improved WebEx capabilities, Samsung provides businesses with new opportunities to create and collaborate like never before.”

This year at ISE, Samsung will unveil the latest 2020 QLED 8K SMART signage, the world’s first 8K display capable of 24/7 operation, according to the company.

The latest QLED 8K signage, model QPT-8K, features HDR10+ technology and 100 percent color volume, plus perfect color accuracy and 2,000 nit peak brightness. The new signage is designed to be wall-mounted and is available in 65-, 75-, 82-, and 98-inch versions perfect for a wide range of business needs. Equipped with Samsung’s powerful AI Quantum processor 8K for content upscaling, it also features deep learning capabilities.

Some of the display’s latest features provide enhanced functionality for industries, such as healthcare, to take advantage of the detail of 8K. With DICOM simulation mode, healthcare professionals can view grayscale medical images, such as X-rays and MRI, for non-diagnostic purposes, and thanks to Samsung’s display technology, images are seen in exceptional detail and clarity. The display can also function as a multi-screen showing content from up to four different sources at once.

The displays also come with Samsung’s Tizen 5.5 operating system and support connectivity with up to four different content sources, all of which can be displayed simultaneously in 4K resolution, for a wide range of business use-cases where multi-screens are needed. The new QLED 8K signage is also compatible with Samsung’s latest software solution for signage, MagicINFO 8, making each display capable of providing an all-in-one solution for businesses of any size.

The new displays will be available globally during the first half of 2020.

Back again at its booth is Samsung’s MicroLED display known as The Wall. Unveiled last year, The Wall Luxury presents an array of lifestyle features available up to a 292-inch 8K version. 

Samsung is expanding its lineup for The Wall this year with The Wall for Business. The latest iteration applies the visual experience for a wide variety of commercial applications from control rooms to broadcast centers, lobbies, design centers, and more. The Wall for Business features a wide range of configurable and customizable sizes and ratios from 219- and 292-inch 4K versions, up to 437- and 583-inch 8K versions, the largest ever unveiled. The Wall for Business will be available globally beginning at ISE 2020.

Samsung is also showing the Flip 2, a digital flipchart designed for corporate, education, creative, and retail applications. The updated display facilitates collaborative work and maintains all the most useful features of the original model, with an enhanced design and new functions to better facilitate collaboration, sharing, and creative thinking.

To help foster better collaboration for users in different locations, Samsung has partnered with Cisco Webex, bringing together the innovative Webex Roomkit solution with Samsung Flip 2 display technology. The Webex on Flip offering, which will be demonstrated onsite at ISE 2020, provides users with a suite of features in an integrated experience. Built especially for remote collaboration, Webex on Flip solution can be connected to provide an appliance with an easy- to-transition scenario between each mode with just a few touches. Users joining from any location can contribute and write on their respective displays simultaneously, helping facilitate real-time collaboration regardless of where teams are located.

 

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/samsung-intros-the-wall-for-business-in-up-to-583-inches-8k-at-ise-2020 4ciTvrcWjB7qqMVbXHGJUD Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:48:40 +0000 false false false

At ISE 2020, Samsung is showing QLED 8K SMART displays, new applications of The Wall technology, and the improved Samsung Flip 2 digital flipchart.

“ISE gives Samsung a global platform to showcase the breadth and depth of our industry-leading display portfolio,” says Harry Patz, senior vice president and general manager, Display Division, Samsung Electronics America. “We’re excited to be unveiling new features and an expanded lineup from our industry-leading portfolio of digital signage and solutions. Thanks to next-generation technology like 8K, most recent iteration of The Wall and the Flip 2 with improved WebEx capabilities, Samsung provides businesses with new opportunities to create and collaborate like never before.”

This year at ISE, Samsung will unveil the latest 2020 QLED 8K SMART signage, the world’s first 8K display capable of 24/7 operation, according to the company.

The latest QLED 8K signage, model QPT-8K, features HDR10+ technology and 100 percent color volume, plus perfect color accuracy and 2,000 nit peak brightness. The new signage is designed to be wall-mounted and is available in 65-, 75-, 82-, and 98-inch versions perfect for a wide range of business needs. Equipped with Samsung’s powerful AI Quantum processor 8K for content upscaling, it also features deep learning capabilities.

Some of the display’s latest features provide enhanced functionality for industries, such as healthcare, to take advantage of the detail of 8K. With DICOM simulation mode, healthcare professionals can view grayscale medical images, such as X-rays and MRI, for non-diagnostic purposes, and thanks to Samsung’s display technology, images are seen in exceptional detail and clarity. The display can also function as a multi-screen showing content from up to four different sources at once.

The displays also come with Samsung’s Tizen 5.5 operating system and support connectivity with up to four different content sources, all of which can be displayed simultaneously in 4K resolution, for a wide range of business use-cases where multi-screens are needed. The new QLED 8K signage is also compatible with Samsung’s latest software solution for signage, MagicINFO 8, making each display capable of providing an all-in-one solution for businesses of any size.

The new displays will be available globally during the first half of 2020.

Back again at its booth is Samsung’s MicroLED display known as The Wall. Unveiled last year, The Wall Luxury presents an array of lifestyle features available up to a 292-inch 8K version. 

Samsung is expanding its lineup for The Wall this year with The Wall for Business. The latest iteration applies the visual experience for a wide variety of commercial applications from control rooms to broadcast centers, lobbies, design centers, and more. The Wall for Business features a wide range of configurable and customizable sizes and ratios from 219- and 292-inch 4K versions, up to 437- and 583-inch 8K versions, the largest ever unveiled. The Wall for Business will be available globally beginning at ISE 2020.

Samsung is also showing the Flip 2, a digital flipchart designed for corporate, education, creative, and retail applications. The updated display facilitates collaborative work and maintains all the most useful features of the original model, with an enhanced design and new functions to better facilitate collaboration, sharing, and creative thinking.

To help foster better collaboration for users in different locations, Samsung has partnered with Cisco Webex, bringing together the innovative Webex Roomkit solution with Samsung Flip 2 display technology. The Webex on Flip offering, which will be demonstrated onsite at ISE 2020, provides users with a suite of features in an integrated experience. Built especially for remote collaboration, Webex on Flip solution can be connected to provide an appliance with an easy- to-transition scenario between each mode with just a few touches. Users joining from any location can contribute and write on their respective displays simultaneously, helping facilitate real-time collaboration regardless of where teams are located.

 

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2020 Show Daily—Day 2 ]]>

ISE 2020 Show Daily Day 2

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ISE 2020 Show Daily Day 2

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]]> <![CDATA[ Poly Introduces Poly Lens for Cloud-Based Insights, Management at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: At ISE 2020, Poly—formerly Plantronics and Polycom—introduced Poly Lens, a new cloud-based insights and management service. Initially available in a fully supported commercial preview, Poly Lens combines management and updating tools with insight into how Poly devices are actually being used to offer greater control and simplicity to IT departments.

The What Else: Organizations want information surrounding the successes and failures of workspace implementations, including the use of new tools or devices. Poly Lens aggregates data and offers customers a unique overview that lets them turn insights into actions.

Device Management: Poly Lens supports frictionless device onboarding, setting configurations, map-based inventory management, and software upgrades. For example, customers can use Poly Lens today to ensure that their Studio X video bars and G7500 solutions will always have access to the latest Poly MeetingAI features and capabilities. Having the right technology and tools in place is critical to help IT quickly and properly deploy the most suitable mission-critical collaboration devices, services, and systems. Poly Lens provides a simple and modern interface for IT managers and administrators to quickly and effectively deploy, provision and manage their Poly devices.

Intelligent Insights: Poly Lens identifies and prioritizes actionable insights that help maximize user adoption and device uptime through an intelligent news feed. The news feed ensures the most important and urgent insights are always at the top of the feed, helping IT managers more efficiently address any issues that might arise. Coming soon, Poly Lens will provide room-based insights to help IT and facilities planners optimize their physical workspace now and into the future.

Cloud-based Service: With more businesses moving their operations to cloud-based technology, Poly Lens delivers a flexible and secure solution that enables businesses to be more agile and innovative. Customers can also migrate between video-as-a-service providers without losing valuable and historical insights.

“Today’s businesses understand that the right communications and collaboration tools can increase productivity, but there’s a blind spot when it comes to how these tools are adopted and used by their workforce,” said Beau Wilder, vice president and general manager of infrastructure, cloud and analytics for Poly. “Poly Lens provides the next-level of visibility into collaboration spaces and device use without the need to install additional infrastructure.”

The Bottom Line: Poly will continue to update the commercial preview of Poly Lens to add new capabilities, ultimately converging Poly’s endpoint management solutions into one service. Today, Poly Lens brings management and updating capabilities to the new Poly Studio X family of video bars as well as the Poly G7500. Over time, Poly Lens will evolve to support Poly headsets and phone offerings in addition to an ever-increasing array of new insights.

Poly Lens is available now worldwide as a fully supported commercial preview at no charge. Poly Lens joins the company’s complete end-to-end unified communications portfolio on display at Integrated Systems Europe 2020 (UC Hall; Booths 11-B140 and 11 A-150).

 

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/poly-introduces-poly-lens-for-cloud-based-insights-management-at-ise-2020 YtpbdYP66mZmJhsQMZYvpi Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:47:19 +0000 false false false

The What: At ISE 2020, Poly—formerly Plantronics and Polycom—introduced Poly Lens, a new cloud-based insights and management service. Initially available in a fully supported commercial preview, Poly Lens combines management and updating tools with insight into how Poly devices are actually being used to offer greater control and simplicity to IT departments.

The What Else: Organizations want information surrounding the successes and failures of workspace implementations, including the use of new tools or devices. Poly Lens aggregates data and offers customers a unique overview that lets them turn insights into actions.

Device Management: Poly Lens supports frictionless device onboarding, setting configurations, map-based inventory management, and software upgrades. For example, customers can use Poly Lens today to ensure that their Studio X video bars and G7500 solutions will always have access to the latest Poly MeetingAI features and capabilities. Having the right technology and tools in place is critical to help IT quickly and properly deploy the most suitable mission-critical collaboration devices, services, and systems. Poly Lens provides a simple and modern interface for IT managers and administrators to quickly and effectively deploy, provision and manage their Poly devices.

Intelligent Insights: Poly Lens identifies and prioritizes actionable insights that help maximize user adoption and device uptime through an intelligent news feed. The news feed ensures the most important and urgent insights are always at the top of the feed, helping IT managers more efficiently address any issues that might arise. Coming soon, Poly Lens will provide room-based insights to help IT and facilities planners optimize their physical workspace now and into the future.

Cloud-based Service: With more businesses moving their operations to cloud-based technology, Poly Lens delivers a flexible and secure solution that enables businesses to be more agile and innovative. Customers can also migrate between video-as-a-service providers without losing valuable and historical insights.

“Today’s businesses understand that the right communications and collaboration tools can increase productivity, but there’s a blind spot when it comes to how these tools are adopted and used by their workforce,” said Beau Wilder, vice president and general manager of infrastructure, cloud and analytics for Poly. “Poly Lens provides the next-level of visibility into collaboration spaces and device use without the need to install additional infrastructure.”

The Bottom Line: Poly will continue to update the commercial preview of Poly Lens to add new capabilities, ultimately converging Poly’s endpoint management solutions into one service. Today, Poly Lens brings management and updating capabilities to the new Poly Studio X family of video bars as well as the Poly G7500. Over time, Poly Lens will evolve to support Poly headsets and phone offerings in addition to an ever-increasing array of new insights.

Poly Lens is available now worldwide as a fully supported commercial preview at no charge. Poly Lens joins the company’s complete end-to-end unified communications portfolio on display at Integrated Systems Europe 2020 (UC Hall; Booths 11-B140 and 11 A-150).

 

]]> <![CDATA[ Onelan Launches New Reserva Analytics Tool at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: Onelan is looking to "optimize workspace and resource management" with the launch of its Reserva Analytics and Reporting solution at ISE 2020.

The What Else: A future-proof  and scalable solution, the Reserva Analytics tool can visualize data for an unlimited number of rooms. For ease of monitoring, it also allows rooms to be divided into groups and categories, according to factors, such as location, company department, or the type of space. 


The solution is equally flexible when it comes to deciding over what time period should be included in the dashboard. Organizations are free to reconfigure settings and select from a whole host of time frame options, which span from 24-hour periods to five-year overviews.

[Free Download: The North American Guide to ISE 2020]

With the User Behavior feature, business and educational institutions of all sizes have an opportunity to analyze and address the impact of employee behavior on facilities management. The “no show” analytics is used to highlight the meeting organizers, who most regularly fail to check in and go through with the meetings they book. 

The Bottom Line: This browser-based graphical dashboard provides historical data over pre-defined or custom date ranges, enabling organizations to base their long-term strategic decisions on proven quantitative data with information available for all rooms, a single room, or a custom group of rooms. 

Onelan's Reserva Analytics and Reporting solution can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand 8-C282.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.


]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/onelane-launches-new-reserva-analytics-tool-at-ise-2020 CX7PrNEbWnxUGcTJPW2JGi Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:01:54 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:29:16 +0000 false false false

The What: Onelan is looking to "optimize workspace and resource management" with the launch of its Reserva Analytics and Reporting solution at ISE 2020.

The What Else: A future-proof  and scalable solution, the Reserva Analytics tool can visualize data for an unlimited number of rooms. For ease of monitoring, it also allows rooms to be divided into groups and categories, according to factors, such as location, company department, or the type of space. 


The solution is equally flexible when it comes to deciding over what time period should be included in the dashboard. Organizations are free to reconfigure settings and select from a whole host of time frame options, which span from 24-hour periods to five-year overviews.

[Free Download: The North American Guide to ISE 2020]

With the User Behavior feature, business and educational institutions of all sizes have an opportunity to analyze and address the impact of employee behavior on facilities management. The “no show” analytics is used to highlight the meeting organizers, who most regularly fail to check in and go through with the meetings they book. 

The Bottom Line: This browser-based graphical dashboard provides historical data over pre-defined or custom date ranges, enabling organizations to base their long-term strategic decisions on proven quantitative data with information available for all rooms, a single room, or a custom group of rooms. 

Onelan's Reserva Analytics and Reporting solution can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand 8-C282.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.


]]> <![CDATA[ Epson to Deliver Spectacular Projection Experiences at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: Epson announced it will be showcasing its extensive laser projection line-up and smart glasses at ISE 2020. From the laser-powered BrightLink® 1485Fi interactive display, to the high-end 30,000-lumen laser projector and an all-new ELPLX03 ultra short-throw lens, Epson says they will wow attendees with new projection possibilities and a wide range of display technology at Epson’s stand, #1-H90.

Show attendees will also experience a demonstration of Moverio® augmented reality (AR) smart glasses in association with Emozionella and Toledo Train Vision. Visitors to Epson’s booth can travel on a recreated tourist train discover the beautiful city of Toledo fully enhanced by Emozionella’s augmented reality experiences and recreated using Epson’s high lumen projectors.

The What Else: Epson also promises show attendees a show-stopping projection mapping experience. The visually stunning installation will revolve and transition through eight distinct and complex scenes displaying a variety of intricate graphics and projection mapping effects.

“Laser technology offers endless projection possibilities – from large-scale projection mapping onto buildings to space-changing, interactive digital experiences – and we continue to make immense strides with Epson 3LCD and laser technology to remain at the forefront of the projector market,” said Luis Artiz, director, Commercial Projectors and Head Mount Displays, Epson America, Inc. “We are excited to deliver a unique booth experience at ISE with our most complete range of technologically advanced line-up of laser projectors, interchangeable lenses, and smart glasses for augmented reality.”

The Bottom Line: In addition to these technologies, Epson will also show BrightLink interactive digital whiteboards, the Pro L-series high end laser projectors for live events, and lens options for their projectors including the ultra short-throw. 

See all Epson’s technology mentioned here on display at ISE 2020 in stand #1-H90.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/epson-to-deliver-spectacular-projection-experiences-at-ise-2020 oVvJjnN2nAuCFdj2HqCK9m Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:24:10 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:24:18 +0000 false false false

The What: Epson announced it will be showcasing its extensive laser projection line-up and smart glasses at ISE 2020. From the laser-powered BrightLink® 1485Fi interactive display, to the high-end 30,000-lumen laser projector and an all-new ELPLX03 ultra short-throw lens, Epson says they will wow attendees with new projection possibilities and a wide range of display technology at Epson’s stand, #1-H90.

Show attendees will also experience a demonstration of Moverio® augmented reality (AR) smart glasses in association with Emozionella and Toledo Train Vision. Visitors to Epson’s booth can travel on a recreated tourist train discover the beautiful city of Toledo fully enhanced by Emozionella’s augmented reality experiences and recreated using Epson’s high lumen projectors.

The What Else: Epson also promises show attendees a show-stopping projection mapping experience. The visually stunning installation will revolve and transition through eight distinct and complex scenes displaying a variety of intricate graphics and projection mapping effects.

“Laser technology offers endless projection possibilities – from large-scale projection mapping onto buildings to space-changing, interactive digital experiences – and we continue to make immense strides with Epson 3LCD and laser technology to remain at the forefront of the projector market,” said Luis Artiz, director, Commercial Projectors and Head Mount Displays, Epson America, Inc. “We are excited to deliver a unique booth experience at ISE with our most complete range of technologically advanced line-up of laser projectors, interchangeable lenses, and smart glasses for augmented reality.”

The Bottom Line: In addition to these technologies, Epson will also show BrightLink interactive digital whiteboards, the Pro L-series high end laser projectors for live events, and lens options for their projectors including the ultra short-throw. 

See all Epson’s technology mentioned here on display at ISE 2020 in stand #1-H90.

]]> <![CDATA[ Leyard and Planar Demonstrate Broad Portfolio of Video Wall Technology at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: Leyard and Planar will showcase its most extensive portfolio of display technology this week at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2020 in Amsterdam. The company says they will reinforce continued leadership in the video wall market with a wide array of visualization solutions designed to support best-in-class visual performance. Visitors to ISE 2020 can view these and other innovations at Stand #12-H100.

Leyard VS Series

The What Else: Leyard and Planar will present an ultra-fine pitch LED technology demonstration of a 0.6 millimeter video wall featuring micro LED. Measuring 216-inches and delivering compelling 8K resolution, the technology demonstration shows the outstanding visual performance of micro LED technology, representing the company’s largest and finest pixel pitch LED video wall display supporting 8K. 


“We’re excited to be showing such a wide range of compelling displays, including a preview of our 0.6 millimeter micro LED 8K resolution video wall,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Leyard and Planar. “The combination of micro LED and 4-in-1 pixel packaging technology offers a combination of pixel density, visual performance and ruggedness unattainable with conventional LED display designs.” 

In addition to the 0.6 millimeter technology demonstration, Leyard and Planar will present other award-winning fine pitch LED innovations designed for superior image performance and reliability, including the next-generation DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System and the TVF Series LED video wall line.

Leyard and Planar will also feature CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™. Bending into curves as tight as 25-inch or 637 millimeters, this line of pliable LED video wall displays combine to create immersive concave or convex curved video walls. These LED modules literally bend, and are ideal for indoor, fixed video wall installations requiring smooth curves, waves or column wraps. Leyard and Planar will also exhibit the VS Series LED video wall displays, the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of display solutions designed for the rental and staging industry. The VS Series is a full-featured series of LED video wall displays built for easy assembly and transport, adaptability to diverse environments and fast serviceability. 

For the rental and staging market, Leyard and Planar exhibit the VS Series LED video wall displays. The VS Series is a full-featured series of LED video wall displays built for easy assembly and transport, adaptability to diverse environments and fast serviceability.  Offered in 2.5, 3.9 and 4.8 millimeter pixel pitches, VS Series is aimed at rental and staging professionals who assemble video walls for events, concerts and mobile studio backdrops. 

The Bottom Line: At ISE 2020, Leyard and Planar will exhibit their full range of solutions, including fine pitch LED, video processing and management, video wall options and a full suite of rental and staging products.

See Leyard and Planar LED display solutions at ISE 2020 in stand #12-H100.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/leyard-and-planar-demonstrate-broad-portfolio-of-video-wall-technology-at-ise-2020 hC6vyGsmAWgPHeTH7JkfFn Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:34:59 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:35:07 +0000 false false false

The What: Leyard and Planar will showcase its most extensive portfolio of display technology this week at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2020 in Amsterdam. The company says they will reinforce continued leadership in the video wall market with a wide array of visualization solutions designed to support best-in-class visual performance. Visitors to ISE 2020 can view these and other innovations at Stand #12-H100.

Leyard VS Series

The What Else: Leyard and Planar will present an ultra-fine pitch LED technology demonstration of a 0.6 millimeter video wall featuring micro LED. Measuring 216-inches and delivering compelling 8K resolution, the technology demonstration shows the outstanding visual performance of micro LED technology, representing the company’s largest and finest pixel pitch LED video wall display supporting 8K. 


“We’re excited to be showing such a wide range of compelling displays, including a preview of our 0.6 millimeter micro LED 8K resolution video wall,” said Steve Seminario, vice president of product development at Leyard and Planar. “The combination of micro LED and 4-in-1 pixel packaging technology offers a combination of pixel density, visual performance and ruggedness unattainable with conventional LED display designs.” 

In addition to the 0.6 millimeter technology demonstration, Leyard and Planar will present other award-winning fine pitch LED innovations designed for superior image performance and reliability, including the next-generation DirectLight® X LED Video Wall System and the TVF Series LED video wall line.

Leyard and Planar will also feature CarbonLight™ CLI Flex™. Bending into curves as tight as 25-inch or 637 millimeters, this line of pliable LED video wall displays combine to create immersive concave or convex curved video walls. These LED modules literally bend, and are ideal for indoor, fixed video wall installations requiring smooth curves, waves or column wraps. Leyard and Planar will also exhibit the VS Series LED video wall displays, the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of display solutions designed for the rental and staging industry. The VS Series is a full-featured series of LED video wall displays built for easy assembly and transport, adaptability to diverse environments and fast serviceability. 

For the rental and staging market, Leyard and Planar exhibit the VS Series LED video wall displays. The VS Series is a full-featured series of LED video wall displays built for easy assembly and transport, adaptability to diverse environments and fast serviceability.  Offered in 2.5, 3.9 and 4.8 millimeter pixel pitches, VS Series is aimed at rental and staging professionals who assemble video walls for events, concerts and mobile studio backdrops. 

The Bottom Line: At ISE 2020, Leyard and Planar will exhibit their full range of solutions, including fine pitch LED, video processing and management, video wall options and a full suite of rental and staging products.

See Leyard and Planar LED display solutions at ISE 2020 in stand #12-H100.

]]> <![CDATA[ ISE 2020 Show Daily—Day 1 ]]>

ISE 2020 Show Daily—Day 1

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]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/ise-2020-show-dailyday-1 xuy3fmaTNFaYnmte2GVmZj Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:01:42 +0000 false false false

ISE 2020 Show Daily—Day 1

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Click here to read Day 1 of the ISE 2020 Show Daily.

]]> <![CDATA[ Meyer Sound Previews New Spatial Sound Tool with Spacemap Go at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: At ISE 2020 in Amsterdam, Meyer Sound is presenting preview demonstrations of Spacemap Go, a new spatial sound design and mixing tool that leverages the processing power of the company’s Galaxy network platform. 

The What Else: Following installation of software and firmware updates for Galaxy, the new Spacemap Go iOS app will provide a flexible and easy-to-use touch pad interface for Spacemap multichannel panning, using one or more connected iPads.

Spacemap Go can be used in a system of up to four Galaxy loudspeaker processors in any combination including Galaxy 408, Galaxy 816 and Galaxy 816-AES3, affording a wide range of input and output configurations. The iOS app will be released concurrently with updates to Compass and Compass Go control software and Galaxy firmware. 

All Spacemap programming and real-time operation is handled by Spacemap Go; Compass and Compass Go will continue to provide access to system parameters such as EQ and delay. Multiple iPads may be used simultaneously, allowing a single operator or multiple users to customize workflow to suit the requirements of the performance.

The Bottom Line: With nearly 4,000 Galaxy loudspeaker processors sold to date, Spacemap Go immediately enables this large existing user base to configure, program, and implement sophisticated spatial sound mixing with ease and cost-effectiveness.

Currently in beta testing, Spacemap Go will be offered as a value-added standard feature of the Galaxy network platform later this year, with the iOS app freely available from the App Store. The user need only supply the iPads required for the production.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/meyer-sound-previews-new-spatial-sound-tool-with-spacemap-go-at-ise-2020 NfTHjNjRLMzecu7PPCGjSf Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:27:54 +0000 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 21:32:18 +0000 false false false

The What: At ISE 2020 in Amsterdam, Meyer Sound is presenting preview demonstrations of Spacemap Go, a new spatial sound design and mixing tool that leverages the processing power of the company’s Galaxy network platform. 

The What Else: Following installation of software and firmware updates for Galaxy, the new Spacemap Go iOS app will provide a flexible and easy-to-use touch pad interface for Spacemap multichannel panning, using one or more connected iPads.

Spacemap Go can be used in a system of up to four Galaxy loudspeaker processors in any combination including Galaxy 408, Galaxy 816 and Galaxy 816-AES3, affording a wide range of input and output configurations. The iOS app will be released concurrently with updates to Compass and Compass Go control software and Galaxy firmware. 

All Spacemap programming and real-time operation is handled by Spacemap Go; Compass and Compass Go will continue to provide access to system parameters such as EQ and delay. Multiple iPads may be used simultaneously, allowing a single operator or multiple users to customize workflow to suit the requirements of the performance.

The Bottom Line: With nearly 4,000 Galaxy loudspeaker processors sold to date, Spacemap Go immediately enables this large existing user base to configure, program, and implement sophisticated spatial sound mixing with ease and cost-effectiveness.

Currently in beta testing, Spacemap Go will be offered as a value-added standard feature of the Galaxy network platform later this year, with the iOS app freely available from the App Store. The user need only supply the iPads required for the production.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> <![CDATA[ Biamp Extends the Reach of Crowd Mics to Remote Audiences at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: Biamp continues to create new collaboration experiences between presenters and audience members with the launch of Crowd Mics Online at ISE 2020. Crowd Mics transforms every smartphone into a personal microphone and interactive response system via a free iOS or Android app. Now, Biamp is extending the use of Crowd Mics to remote locations. With Crowd Mics Online, geographically diverse audience members can use their smartphones to connect with the event presenter as if they were in the same room.

Biamp Crowd Mics Online

Biamp's Crowd Mics Online will debut at ISE 2020. (Image credit: Biamp)

The What Else:  Demonstrating Biamp's commitment to global audiences and customers, both the attendee app and moderator interface will be translated into 20 languages to make Crowd Mics more accessible to international users.


"Clear communication and engaged audiences are critical to successful events, but until now there hasn't been an effective and meaningful way for remote attendees to participate," said Joe Andrulis, EVP of corporate development at Biamp. "Crowd Mics Online draws remote attendees more deeply into the event by allowing them to participate as fully and as easily as the attendees in the room."

[3 Key Insights From The World Premiere Of Crowd Mics at the AV/IT Summit]

The Bottom Line: Crowd Mics Online complements event broadcast systems by adding remote messaging capabilities and interactive polling. As a result, new paths to engagement are created and the remote event is transformed into an enriching, productive experience. 


Crowd Mics Online is supported by flexible licensing options for individual events, as well as monthly and annual license subscriptions, and will be available in Q2 2020. 


Biamp's Crowd Mics Online can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand B-390.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/biamp-extends-the-reach-of-crowd-mics-to-remote-audiences-at-ise-2020 DxMPg2QAGfnRWzXZCYg2WN Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:51:13 +0000 false false false

The What: Biamp continues to create new collaboration experiences between presenters and audience members with the launch of Crowd Mics Online at ISE 2020. Crowd Mics transforms every smartphone into a personal microphone and interactive response system via a free iOS or Android app. Now, Biamp is extending the use of Crowd Mics to remote locations. With Crowd Mics Online, geographically diverse audience members can use their smartphones to connect with the event presenter as if they were in the same room.

Biamp Crowd Mics Online

Biamp's Crowd Mics Online will debut at ISE 2020. (Image credit: Biamp)

The What Else:  Demonstrating Biamp's commitment to global audiences and customers, both the attendee app and moderator interface will be translated into 20 languages to make Crowd Mics more accessible to international users.


"Clear communication and engaged audiences are critical to successful events, but until now there hasn't been an effective and meaningful way for remote attendees to participate," said Joe Andrulis, EVP of corporate development at Biamp. "Crowd Mics Online draws remote attendees more deeply into the event by allowing them to participate as fully and as easily as the attendees in the room."

[3 Key Insights From The World Premiere Of Crowd Mics at the AV/IT Summit]

The Bottom Line: Crowd Mics Online complements event broadcast systems by adding remote messaging capabilities and interactive polling. As a result, new paths to engagement are created and the remote event is transformed into an enriching, productive experience. 


Crowd Mics Online is supported by flexible licensing options for individual events, as well as monthly and annual license subscriptions, and will be available in Q2 2020. 


Biamp's Crowd Mics Online can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand B-390.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> <![CDATA[ Shure Announces IntelliMix Room Audio Processing Software at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: At ISE 2020, Shure has announced an innovation in digital signal processing (DSP) for AV conferencing. Shure is introducing IntelliMix Room—the first audio processing software for Windows 10 PCs that is fully optimized for use with Shure networked system microphones.

The What Else: IntelliMix Room is a software-based DSP that requires minimal customer setup or additional special hardware, which reduces the costs and footprint required to deploy premium AV conferencing. It can be deployed to in-room Windows 10 PCs and meeting control devices that are already in-place to run popular software-based AV conferencing services, bringing premium audio to video conference calls. 

This new software-based approach also allows systems integrators to install more rooms more easily, consistently and cost-effectively than traditional hardware-based DSP solutions. Providing up to 16 channels of audio processing, IntelliMix Room deploys the same algorithms as Shure’s P300 IntelliMix Audio Conferencing Processor, but is installed on the same in-room PC as the conferencing soft codec. 

The Bottom Line: IntelliMix algorithms are specifically designed to optimize the performance of Shure’s range of premium conferencing microphones such as the MXA910 ceiling array, MXA310 table array, and Microflex Wireless. IntelliMix Room aggregates and optimizes the audio output of multiple microphone sources and thus scales-up to support even more complex boardroom deployments. With echo cancellation, noise reduction, automatic mixing, automatic gain control, and secure Dante routing, IntelliMix Room automatically produces a single channel of conference-ready audio.

IntelliMix Room is licensed on three-year and five-year options. It offers deployments of either up to eight or 16 channels of processed audio which includes support and maintenance.

IntelliMix Room will initially be available via selected partners in North America and Western Europe ahead of global availability later in 2020 and can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand 3-B100.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/news/shure-announces-intellimix-room-audio-processing-software-at-ise-2020 NmK9HXmWCEjyTZPGFnznL9 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:05:34 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:14:59 +0000 false false false

The What: At ISE 2020, Shure has announced an innovation in digital signal processing (DSP) for AV conferencing. Shure is introducing IntelliMix Room—the first audio processing software for Windows 10 PCs that is fully optimized for use with Shure networked system microphones.

The What Else: IntelliMix Room is a software-based DSP that requires minimal customer setup or additional special hardware, which reduces the costs and footprint required to deploy premium AV conferencing. It can be deployed to in-room Windows 10 PCs and meeting control devices that are already in-place to run popular software-based AV conferencing services, bringing premium audio to video conference calls. 

This new software-based approach also allows systems integrators to install more rooms more easily, consistently and cost-effectively than traditional hardware-based DSP solutions. Providing up to 16 channels of audio processing, IntelliMix Room deploys the same algorithms as Shure’s P300 IntelliMix Audio Conferencing Processor, but is installed on the same in-room PC as the conferencing soft codec. 

The Bottom Line: IntelliMix algorithms are specifically designed to optimize the performance of Shure’s range of premium conferencing microphones such as the MXA910 ceiling array, MXA310 table array, and Microflex Wireless. IntelliMix Room aggregates and optimizes the audio output of multiple microphone sources and thus scales-up to support even more complex boardroom deployments. With echo cancellation, noise reduction, automatic mixing, automatic gain control, and secure Dante routing, IntelliMix Room automatically produces a single channel of conference-ready audio.

IntelliMix Room is licensed on three-year and five-year options. It offers deployments of either up to eight or 16 channels of processed audio which includes support and maintenance.

IntelliMix Room will initially be available via selected partners in North America and Western Europe ahead of global availability later in 2020 and can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand 3-B100.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> <![CDATA[ Onelan Transforms Room Booking with Reserva Edge Solution ]]> The What: Onelan is taking meeting room signage to the next level at ISE 2020 with its room booking solution, Reserva Edge. 

Onelan Reserva Edge

(Image credit: Onelan)

The What Else: Providing a sleek, edge-to-edge glass design, and anti-fingerprint finish, Reserva Edge features fully concealed cables and connectors to ensure a minimalist and contemporary look. 


For optimum visibility, it offers a unique portrait-orientated, tilted touchscreen interface, enabling meeting room notifications to be seen from either a seated or standing position. Thanks to its large LED status bar, meeting room availability can also be checked from outside a glass-wall room, reducing the risk of any meeting interruptions from those seeking last-minute workspace.

[Free Download: The North American Guide to ISE 2020]

Built on the scalable Onelan Net-Top Box platform, Reserva Edge features an interface that is easy to manage, either remotely from a web browser, or centrally from the ONELAN Content Management System (CMS). 

The Bottom Line: To offer a future-proof and flexible solution, Reserva Edge integrates with a wide-range of market-leading calendar and scheduling platforms, including Microsoft Office365, Google Calendar, and Scientia. 


Reserva Edge not only works to optimize workspace, but also to provide a dynamic communications platform on which businesses, educational institutions, and hospitality venues can advertise, build brand awareness, and share their internal communications.

Onelan's Reserva Edge can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand 8-C282.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.


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The What: Onelan is taking meeting room signage to the next level at ISE 2020 with its room booking solution, Reserva Edge. 

Onelan Reserva Edge

(Image credit: Onelan)

The What Else: Providing a sleek, edge-to-edge glass design, and anti-fingerprint finish, Reserva Edge features fully concealed cables and connectors to ensure a minimalist and contemporary look. 


For optimum visibility, it offers a unique portrait-orientated, tilted touchscreen interface, enabling meeting room notifications to be seen from either a seated or standing position. Thanks to its large LED status bar, meeting room availability can also be checked from outside a glass-wall room, reducing the risk of any meeting interruptions from those seeking last-minute workspace.

[Free Download: The North American Guide to ISE 2020]

Built on the scalable Onelan Net-Top Box platform, Reserva Edge features an interface that is easy to manage, either remotely from a web browser, or centrally from the ONELAN Content Management System (CMS). 

The Bottom Line: To offer a future-proof and flexible solution, Reserva Edge integrates with a wide-range of market-leading calendar and scheduling platforms, including Microsoft Office365, Google Calendar, and Scientia. 


Reserva Edge not only works to optimize workspace, but also to provide a dynamic communications platform on which businesses, educational institutions, and hospitality venues can advertise, build brand awareness, and share their internal communications.

Onelan's Reserva Edge can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand 8-C282.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.


]]> <![CDATA[ Road to ISE 2020: VITEC ]]> In our series of #RoadtoISE blogs, we're talking with exhibitors about the hottest technologies and trends they're looking to see at ISE 2020.

(Image credit: VITEC)

Q&A with Bruno Teissier, Sales & Marketing Director, VITEC

Q: Why ISE 2020?

BRUNO TEISSIER: ISE provides a fantastic platform to engage with end users, resellers, manufacturers and integrators from all over the world.  Networking is combined with the opportunity to preview the latest cutting-edge AV technology that is new to market. As a company, we use ISE to showcase our newest products, and with the show being so early in the year it always provides a great start to our sales pipeline. For 2020, we will be previewing our new patent pending EZ TV Player Lite™, an enterprise solution that answers the increasing demand for streaming solutions that are compatible with the widely varied IT infrastructure and content requirements that exist today.

Q: What is the most exciting trend you expect to see at the show?

BT: At ISE, there are always products on show that push the boundaries of AV technology. This year, I’m specifically looking forward to seeing improvements in image quality as a big trend. I also expect to interact with the many more end users that now attend the show. 

Q: How will your solutions inspire integrators?

BT:  At stand 14-M200, we think integrators will be inspired by our complete end-to-end eco system of IPTV, digital signage and video wall solutions.  This is a complete solution from a single vendor that can integrate into an overall AV system, which should inspire integrators. They can recommend VITEC for our class-leading performance, reliability, and the ease of use that today’s market demands. 


Q: How will your solutions inspire tech managers?

BT: We are confident that tech managers will be in awe of the sophistication, high end look, one stop shop approach that we offer. These benefits combine with ease of use and deployment, regardless of the size and scope of the project, and onsite staff capabilities.  Our EZ TV Player Lite™ promises reductions in cost, equipment, bandwidth and management in video over IP applications and truly establishes VITEC at the leading edge of video technology developments.

To learn more, visit VITEC in Hall 14-M200 at ISE 2020.

To read more ISE 2020 stories, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> https://www.avnetwork.com/blogs/road-to-ise-2020-vitec txWMtWyhBZVegqyRSp4RrF Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:18:53 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:19:00 +0000 false false false

In our series of #RoadtoISE blogs, we're talking with exhibitors about the hottest technologies and trends they're looking to see at ISE 2020.

(Image credit: VITEC)

Q&A with Bruno Teissier, Sales & Marketing Director, VITEC

Q: Why ISE 2020?

BRUNO TEISSIER: ISE provides a fantastic platform to engage with end users, resellers, manufacturers and integrators from all over the world.  Networking is combined with the opportunity to preview the latest cutting-edge AV technology that is new to market. As a company, we use ISE to showcase our newest products, and with the show being so early in the year it always provides a great start to our sales pipeline. For 2020, we will be previewing our new patent pending EZ TV Player Lite™, an enterprise solution that answers the increasing demand for streaming solutions that are compatible with the widely varied IT infrastructure and content requirements that exist today.

Q: What is the most exciting trend you expect to see at the show?

BT: At ISE, there are always products on show that push the boundaries of AV technology. This year, I’m specifically looking forward to seeing improvements in image quality as a big trend. I also expect to interact with the many more end users that now attend the show. 

Q: How will your solutions inspire integrators?

BT:  At stand 14-M200, we think integrators will be inspired by our complete end-to-end eco system of IPTV, digital signage and video wall solutions.  This is a complete solution from a single vendor that can integrate into an overall AV system, which should inspire integrators. They can recommend VITEC for our class-leading performance, reliability, and the ease of use that today’s market demands. 


Q: How will your solutions inspire tech managers?

BT: We are confident that tech managers will be in awe of the sophistication, high end look, one stop shop approach that we offer. These benefits combine with ease of use and deployment, regardless of the size and scope of the project, and onsite staff capabilities.  Our EZ TV Player Lite™ promises reductions in cost, equipment, bandwidth and management in video over IP applications and truly establishes VITEC at the leading edge of video technology developments.

To learn more, visit VITEC in Hall 14-M200 at ISE 2020.

To read more ISE 2020 stories, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise.

]]> <![CDATA[ SurgeX Introduces Squid at ISE 2020 ]]> The What: SurgeX is introducing the new Squid power management device at ISE (SurgeX booth 1-F60). Squid has a unique product design that packs an array of power quality features into a single, compact chassis to fulfill the unique needs of the growing number of collaborative flex and huddle space environments.

SurgeX Squid

The SurgeX Squid Power Management Device will debut at ISE 2020. (Image credit: SurgeX)

The What Else:  Squid streamlines installation, combining multiple features, including boxed networked control and analytics of AC and DC, front-end protection with SurgeX’s patented Multi-Stage surge suppression technology, as well as monitoring and management capabilities. Squid includes two 5V USB ports inputs for charging and network troubleshooting, eight outputs, four of which are traditional controlled and monitored IEC receptacles, and four are DC so integrators can eliminate the need for wall warts or a two box solution. By using a relay-based system, the AC and DC ports can be controlled, the device can be monitored, and can be easily integrated into third party control systems.

The Bottom Line: Available in three models for (2) 12V, (2) 24V, and a combination of the two, integrators can use Squid to power small spaces and keep them running smoothly with preventative maintenance, mounting the small device in the rack, behind a flat panel, mounted under a table, or integrated into a table hatch. 


The models will be available in March  2020 and can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand 1-F60.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise

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The What: SurgeX is introducing the new Squid power management device at ISE (SurgeX booth 1-F60). Squid has a unique product design that packs an array of power quality features into a single, compact chassis to fulfill the unique needs of the growing number of collaborative flex and huddle space environments.

SurgeX Squid

The SurgeX Squid Power Management Device will debut at ISE 2020. (Image credit: SurgeX)

The What Else:  Squid streamlines installation, combining multiple features, including boxed networked control and analytics of AC and DC, front-end protection with SurgeX’s patented Multi-Stage surge suppression technology, as well as monitoring and management capabilities. Squid includes two 5V USB ports inputs for charging and network troubleshooting, eight outputs, four of which are traditional controlled and monitored IEC receptacles, and four are DC so integrators can eliminate the need for wall warts or a two box solution. By using a relay-based system, the AC and DC ports can be controlled, the device can be monitored, and can be easily integrated into third party control systems.

The Bottom Line: Available in three models for (2) 12V, (2) 24V, and a combination of the two, integrators can use Squid to power small spaces and keep them running smoothly with preventative maintenance, mounting the small device in the rack, behind a flat panel, mounted under a table, or integrated into a table hatch. 


The models will be available in March  2020 and can be seen at ISE 2020 on Stand 1-F60.

To read more ISE 2020 news, visit avnetwork.com/tag/ise

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