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1. It’s the largest AV tradeshow

ever held in Europe

Over 50,000 people from 150

countries are expected to come to

the Amsterdam RAI between 10

and 12 February, when in excess

of 36,000sqm of net floor space

will be taken by more than 1,000

companies, which are launching

a plethora of new products.

Whatever aspect of audiovisual

or electronic systems integration

you’re interested in, you won’t find

a better selection of it anywhere

else in Europe.

2. Dedicated themed areas

As in previous years, there will

be particular emphasis on four

key technology areas: Digital

Signage, Residential Solutions,

Unified Communications and Smart

Building. If you work in any of

these areas, you’ll find all the key

companies you need to talk to in

one place.

3. Get a view of the future

If you’d like to find out about the

major changes ahead over the

next ten years in AV and electronic

systems, come to ISE’s Opening

Keynote on 9 February, the day

before the show. This will be given,

by Lars Thomsen, a respected and

influential futurist and international

speaker whose consultancy

Future Matters has advised 40%

of companies on the German

stock exchange on their strategic

planning. Thomsen specialises in

identifying disruptive opportunities,

or ‘tipping points’, that cause

significant shifts in economic,

political and social trends. His

presentation, entitled ‘520 Weeks

into the Future: Trends and Tipping

Points in the Electronic Systems

Industry until 2025’, will cover

areas such as artificial intelligence

and robotics 2.0, alongside

expected shifts in media, marketing

and consumer expectations.

4. Largest ever Professional

Development programme

ISE’s co-owners CEDIA and

InfoComm International are

presenting an even wider range

of courses at ISE 2015. Both

associations will be offering

more of their popular technical

and business education, as well

as on-site certification, allowing

attendees to gain globally

recognised qualifications without

leaving the show venue.

5.Grasp the potential of

smart building

Smart building technology

represents a major opportunity for

the AV industry, but capitalising on

this requires an understanding of

how other parts of the construction

industry approach the subject.

The Smart Building Conference –

which returns to ISE for its third

Amsterdam edition – provides

a forum for learning about the

latest smart technologies and a

networking opportunity for the

wider smart building community.

On this occasion, the conference

has two key themes: smart lighting

control and the Internet of Things.

6. Learn on the showfloor

You don’t even have to leave

the exhibition floor to boost

their knowledge of key industry

topics. The ISE Showfloor

Theatres, which offer case study-

based presentations, return

in an expanded format: this

year there are three theatres,

covering Residential Solutions,

Commercial Solutions and Unified

Communications. All three theatres

have been given striking, distinctive

designs that allow the technology

to shine without dominating the

proceedings.

7. Discover new companies

Returning to ISE for a second

year is the Discovery Zone, which

provides a dedicated showcase

for companies that are new to

the show. Here you can simply

and quickly find new ideas, new

products and new solutions from

companies that you won’t have

seen before at the show.

8. Specialist conferences to attend

The second annual SVG Europe

Sport Facility Integration Summit

enables all stakeholders engaged

in venue technology projects to

find out more about everyone’s

roles and responsibilities. This

free-to-attend conference offers

a far-reaching programme that

addresses every aspect of sports

venue integration.

If your company is looking for

capital investment, or you just

want to find out more about the

AV industry from a financing

perspective, don’t miss the Capital

Summit, which has been created

to bring together investors and

companies with growth plans.

9. Learn more about audio tools

Another free conference returning

to ISE is AudioForum, on 9

February – ahead of the exhibition.

Organised by media partner

Connessioni, this edition of the

conference will look at the digital

tools that audio designers and

systems integrators can use in

the creation of audio systems,

installations, speakers and

components. Seminars will be

held by representatives of the

largest companies in the sector

and by experts from the most

important associations in the

market, including AES, the Audio

Engineering Society.

10. And relax…

Extra areas have been created to

give you a chance to relax during

the show. There are additional

catering areas in the Park Foyer

and Ruby Lounge, while the

Business Lounge – located on

the fly-over between Halls 7 and

8 – will be back, offering WiFi

access, charging stations, and

the opportunity to take a much-

needed break in comfortable

seating. The lounge will be

an informal yet professional

environment where you can take

a break from the showfloor and

relax, work or network.

Ten reasons why you should attend ISE 2015

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Pre-show events p4 Show events p12 Exhibitor listing p20 Professional Development p29 Exhibitor news p48

4 Opening Keynote We talk to futurist Lars Thomsen about tipping points and predicting the future

Monday 9 February 18:00, Forum

6 Smart Building Conference This year’s conference has special focuses on lighting and the Internet of Things. We discover why it’s as much a shop window for our industry as a learning opportunity

Monday 9 February 08:30, Forum www.smartbuildingconference.com

12 AudioForum We look ahead to the conference, which returns to ISE with a focus this year on digital audio tools for systems integrators and designers Monday 9 February, Room G001 http://audioforum.connessioni.biz

14 Capital Summit A new event that focuses on how AV companies can secure investment and pursue business growth Wednesday 11 February 13:00, Room E102 Email [email protected] for an invitation to attend

16 Sport Facility Integration Summit This year’s summit has a far-reaching programme that will address every aspect of sports venue integration Thursday 12 February 9:00, Room E102 http://svgeurope.org

18 M2D: Manufacturer to Distributor Manufacturers looking for new distributors, and distributors looking for new product lines, will want to know about this programme

20 Exhibitor Listing This year ISE has 1,000 exhibitors. Find out where they will be in the RAI’s 12 halls

27 RAI Hotel and Travel Service Not booked your Amsterdam accommodation yet? ISE’s offi cial hotel agent can help www.rai.nl

29 Professional Development: ISE Showfl oor Theatres The Showfl oor Theatres return in an expanded format, with residential, commercial and now unifi ed communications sessions Residential Theatre: Stand 7-Z160 Commercial Theatre: Stand 8-M370 Unifi ed Communications Theatre: Stand 9-A140

30 Professional Development: CEDIA Sessions From IP networking to UHD to project management for custom installers – take your pick Rooms D203, D204, D403 CEDIA members: email [email protected] if you wish to use an education voucher to book any of these courses

38 Professional Development: InfoComm Sessions Choose from a plethora of topics including cloud computing, streaming, digital audio protocols and future trends Rooms D201, D202, D402, D404 Visit www.iseurope.org to learn about Guest Membership, which this year secures free entry to nearly all the InfoComm Professional Development sessions

46 Discovery Zone An overview of ISE 2015’s showcase of new exhibitors and their technologies Hallway between Halls 8 and 9; also in Hall 6

48 Exhibitor News A preview of a few of the products to be launched and shown at ISE 2015 by fi rst-time exhibitors; plus news from the areas of displays, 4K and audio

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The keynote address at ISE has

always been a highlight, invariably

playing to a packed house – and

ISE 2015 looks as if it will be no

different. Lars Thomsen, one of

Europe’s most influential futurist

business masterminds, will be

talking about, among other things,

tipping points as they apply to the

electronic systems industry.

But what, in Thomsen’s mind, is a

‘tipping point’?

He provides a very simple

example.

“You heat some oil in a pan, and

add some popcorn kernels. The

question is: when will they pop? You

can guess – or alternatively, you can

seek out information about it,” he

says. “A futurist will tell you that the

tipping point for popcorn is 180°C.”

In other words: it’s about making

an educated estimate of the point

at which a visible trend will cause

a significant – disruptive, perhaps

– change in the way things are.

A tipping point is, according to

Thomsen, the point in time when

a new paradigm comes into being.

When a technology becomes

sufficiently inexpensive that

mass adoption becomes possible,

for example – it’s reached a

tipping point.

IT’S NOT MAGICThomsen is clear that there is

nothing mystical or magical about

being a futurist. “You start,” he

smiles, “by having the curiosity

of a five-year old – you love

finding out about things. But then,

predicting the future is about

data and information and applied

knowledge.”

“Add to that some logic, some

insight and some imagination –

and it’s really not hard to do,” he

continues, modestly. “It’s not about

magic or crystal balls.”

For Thomsen, one of the most

significant tipping points of the past

few years has been the advent of

truly smart technologies with inbuilt

intelligence and learning capability.

“We used to have to deal with

dumb, stupid technology,” he says.

“We had to read the manual in

order to adapt ourselves to the

technology. Now, the technology

adapts to us. We’re moving

quickly from dumb technology to

smart technology.”

Another relates to how we

use energy.

“We’re not far off the point where

renewable energy and batteries will

be cost-effective in their own right,

with no need for subsidies to make

renewables attractive,” he believes.

“When renewable energy becomes

less costly than fossil fuels, we’ll

have reached an important tipping

point. It’s not far away.” Thomsen

spends much of his time consulting

with major utility companies about

the impact of such a shift.

Thomsen notes that, today,

just about 1% of all cars sold in

the United States are electric.

It’s a niche market, but it is the

fastest growing market segment.

“When that number becomes 5%,

manufacturers and dealers will

be unable to ignore the trend, and

will be forced to develop and stock

electric cars,” he claims. “They

can’t afford to only serve 95%

of the market. At that juncture,

electric cars will have reached a

tipping point.”

NO GUARANTEEHe is clear, though, that merely

extrapolating trend data is no

guarantee of success in predicting

what’s to come.

“Never underestimate,” he

smiles, “the power of innovation. If

you’d have asked consumers back

in 2006 what characteristics they

wanted of a mobile phone, would

they have said, “I want it to have

endless apps and to control it by

swiping my finger”? Probably not.

Sometimes, it takes a visionary like

Steve Jobs to create tipping points.”

Some disruptions you just don’t

see coming. Take, for example, the

Sony Walkman. Was there pent-up

consumer desire to be able to take

their music with them anywhere?

Probably not – but a single

innovation has now spawned a

vast industry.

So: has there been an important

technology tipping point that

Thomsen didn’t see coming?

“The whole social media thing

Predicting the future: it’s like making popcornISE begins this year, as always, with an opening keynote address that promises to be stimulating and entertaining. The speaker for 2015 is Lars Thomsen. Ian McMurray finds out exactly what it means to be a futurist

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Lars Thomsen

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took me by surprise,” he

responds. “I never thought

it would grow so far or so

fast. But when I think about

it, what I see is that, in fact,

social media is little more

than another step in human

evolution – it’s a continuation

of a trend. Ever since we lived

in caves, we’ve formed social

networks. Now, we can build

them bigger and faster.”

Knowledge and information

are, as Thomsen confi rms,

fundamental to his profession

– and he’s fascinated by

the transformation that has

taken place in the availability

of knowledge over the past

decade or so.

“Did you know,” he asks,

“that a child on a laptop in a

classroom in Africa today has

access to more information

than a Harvard student would

have had 10 years ago? That

has enormous implications

for the development of

the continent: Africa could

be transformed within a

generation because it now

has that kind of access to

knowledge.”

And what can ISE visitors

expect from his keynote

address?

“Well, I hope they won’t

come hoping to see a lot of

slides – because they won’t,”

he grins. “I’ll be focusing on

making people think. What I’ll

be trying to do is to leave the

audience with two or three

vivid pictures of the future in

their heads that they want

to go home and discuss with

their friends and family.”

“If I can do that,” he

concludes, “I’ll have succeeded

because when we talk about

the future, we change it and

create it.”

The Opening Keynote will

begin at 18:00 on Monday

9 February in the Forum of

the Amsterdam RAI. The

Keynote will be followed

by ISE’s Opening Reception

at 19:00 in the Auditorium

Lounge. Entry to both

events is free of charge.

As someone who has been involved

in the Smart Building Conference

since its inception in Amsterdam

two years ago, conference

chairman and content editor Bob

Snyder is acutely aware of the dual

function it plays: to inform the AV

and electronic systems industry

about how the broad construction

industry functions in the smart

building area, and vice versa.

“At our London conference,

Siemens came out on our stage

and put up a chart that showed

the smart building without us,”

says Snyder with a wry grin. “The

problem for us as an industry is

that the building industry doesn’t

acknowledge us yet. Half of it is

not up where it needs to be with

its digital transformation. So part

of the exercise with the Smart

Building Conference is we’re

bringing in these diverse traditional

industries that are only now

becoming digitally transformed

and confronting them with this

end piece, which is us. At the

same time we’re trying to educate

InfoComm and CEDIA members

about what other people’s digital

transformations are so we

understand the opportunities.”

Snyder reports that ISE is an

excellent draw for getting high-

level speakers from outside the

AV and electronics systems

industry to come to the

Amsterdam Smart Building

Conference. “Once they get here,

they change their opinions of us

very quickly. Take the gentleman

from the Smart Building

Association of America who gave

one of our keynotes last year. He

gets to speak at 20-something

smart building conferences a year,

and he said ours was the best one

he’s ever been to, because a lot

of the others don’t address how

you treat the workplace and the

people within it.”

ROTATING TOPICSThe rapidly changing nature of

the subject area, and its sheer

size, mean that, in putting the

programme together for the

Amsterdam conference, Snyder

has to make some important

choices. “By virtue of this gigantic

digital transformation, the idea of

the smart building as an industry

construction is changing in front of

our eyes, so we’re chasing a moving

target. At the same time because

it’s so wide and diverse I’m rotating

topics from one conference to the

next, to ensure that ISE attendees

get exposed to every part of the

smart building industry and also

ensuring that those individual

industries get exposed to us.”

So for ISE 2015, the Smart

Building Conference has two key

focuses: on lighting, and on the

Internet of Things, neither of which

has been covered previously in

Amsterdam. “People who came

last year will fi nd a very diff erent

programme,” observes Snyder, “just

as people last year found a very

diff erent programme from the year

before. With each Smart Building

Conference we see new faces, we

hear new opinions – we’re not giving

the same lessons each time.”

In what is a highly impressive

line-up of speakers, one of the

outstanding names is Rogier van

de Heide – “one of the top people

in the world in lighting”, according

to Snyder. Van de Heide is chief

marketing and design offi cer of

lighting company Zumtobel Group,

but was previously chief design

offi cer for Philips Lighting, and

before that the global business

leader in lighting design at Arup. He

has also built a major profi le as a

TEDx presenter, giving speeches on

lighting and architecture.

“He’s going to address the topic

of why light needs smartness –

the networkability of LED lighting

and how it all comes together in a

dramatic way for buildings.”

Another high-profi le speaker

from the lighting world is Mike

Welch, co-founder and managing

director of Network Controls, whose

speciality is the global intelligent

lighting market. In ‘Intelligent

Lighting Control: Whose Business

Is it?’, says Snyder, “he’s going to

combine all the trends in lighting

and networking lighting and ask

who gets a shot at this and why –

what types of companies can sell it?

I think it’s great for the ISE audience,

because it helps them to fi nd out

to what degree they can become

involved – and it overlaps the

commercial and residential spaces.”

Turning to the other key focus of

the conference, Dipak Raval, head

of smart building architecture at

Cambridge Consultants, will be

giving a talk on smart sensors.

“The sensors can tell you a lot of

things: some detect motion, some

shoot video, read temperature,

detect gases and so on.

If you combine these sensors

with clever algorithms, there

are many possibilities to make

buildings smarter than they

are today. These smart sensors

are eff ectively the engine of the

Internet of Things, so it’s good to go

It’s a two-way thingThe Smart Building Conference has become a major fi xture in the international event calendar since its launch at ISE 2013. Paddy Baker talks to conference chairman Bob Snyder about what delegates can expect to learn in Amsterdam this year – and how the event serves to bring together diff erent groups within the smart building industry

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into some depth into what can they

do, where can they go.”

Snyder singles out indoor location

as one important application.

“Smart sensors can pinpoint where

everybody is in a building: so if

you have an emergency and put

on the fire alarm, you can say, for

example, ‘Why isn’t Henry out of the

storeroom?’. When you put them

into large buildings or malls they

become commercially useful tools.

An indoor locator can tell someone,

via their smartphone, here’s exactly

where you are in the mall, here’s

where you want to go, and here are

the services you’re going to see on

the way.

“What we’re looking to hear in

this session is what’s the state of

the art, how fast is it moving and

to what degree do we have to be

influenced by it?”

The Internet of Things will also be

discussed in a panel session. “This

panel is going to be specifically

addressing building-related issues

on connected homes and smart

buildings, and how integrating

sensors will create a mountain

of Big Data and lot of control

possibilities for buildings that just

haven’t existed previously. How are

all the devices in the building going

to interact with the building as well

as with each other?”

Among the panellists will be

Gilles Thonet, managing director

Europe of the Zigbee Alliance,

plus a representative from

Greenwave, a manufacturer of

smart home products.

In an unusual step for the Smart

Building Conference, a speaker

from one edition of the conference

has been invited back to share

his message in another city. Paul

Fletcher, managing director of

architectural consultancy through…

will address the Amsterdam

SBC following a barnstorming

performance in London. In his

session, entitled ‘Smart Building

Myths: The Architect’s View’, he will

argue that more can and should be

done to design and create buildings

for people’s real needs.

“People were ready to give him

a standing ovation at the London

conference – he was controversial,

he was direct, he was powerful,

people loved him,” enthuses Snyder.

TWO TRACKSAs in previous Smart Building

Conferences, the programme will

split for parts of the day into two

tracks, covering the residential and

commercial markets.

One speaker whom Snyder says

he is particularly pleased to have

recruited is Nick Graves of Aquilla

Europe, a business consultancy

specialising in Apple products,

the Apple market and the Apple

ecosystem in Europe. Graves will

give an informed view about how

Apple Home Kit – a framework in

iOS 8 for communicating with and

controlling connected accessories in

the home – is likely to be deployed.

“You can’t get Apple people up on a

stage at an event like this, but Nick

is an ex-Apple executive. He spent

22 years there in different senior

management roles – he headed he

European platform management

group and his most recent job there

was to create, build and manage the

accessories business for the online

and retail Apple stores.

“So for 22 years he was close

to senior European management

– that’s as close as I can bring our

audience to how Apple thinks, what

Apple might do, and someone who

follows everything that Apple does.”

In the Commercial track,

in addition to Dipak Raval’s

presentation on smart sensors,

renowned audio consultant Roland

Hemming will present a session

entitled ‘Communications in Public

Spaces’. This will discuss what

has to happen in smart buildings

regarding public address systems,

emergency announcements and

safety issues under European

regulations, and the role that

networked audio systems have to

play here.

Additionally, both the Commercial

and Residential tracks will give

attendees the opportunity to learn

about the size of the smart building

opportunity in their respective

sectors, when experts present

market research data.

Snyder recounts that recently he

was talking to an AV journalist who

did not see the significance of smart

buildings to his readers. “He said,

‘Why are you asking my readers

to go into heating, ventilation and

plumbing?’ From my side we’re not

looking to persuade AV people to

do that – we’re trying to convince

them that all these disparate

systems are going to be connected

on the same network and they’re all

going to have to talk to each other.

The people in charge of heating,

ventilation and plumbing may end

up being their boss in the building –

because that industry is developing

very sophisticated digital building

automation systems, and they’re

trying to take control of the building.

They’re doing exactly what every

other industry including us wants

to do – they want to be the people in

charge. Nobody knows who that will

turn out to be, but it’s quite clear,

it’s irrefutable – everything in that

building is going to be on the same

network.

“So I think that smart building

is a very important subject for ISE

visitors to get their heads around.

You’re not going to come out able to

run HVAC systems, but you’re going

to be able to read what the future

will be bringing. Stay away at your

own risk!”

The Smart Building Conference

takes place in the RAI Forum on

Monday 9 February.

www.smartbuildingconference.com

Monday 9 February 2015 Plenary Sessions08:30 Registration09:00 Welcome and Introduction Bob Snyder Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe09:15 How Converged Infrastructure is Changing the Building Industry Bob Snyder Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe09:30 Morning Keynote: Why Light Needs Smartness Rogier van der Heide Chief Design & Marketing Officer, Zumtobel Group, Austria10:00 Smart Building Myths: The Architect’s View Paul Fletcher Principal, through...10:40 Morning Coffee Break and Networking11:20 Industry Panel: The Future of Building Automation Moderator: Iain Gordon, Managing Director, GES Digital; President, KNX UK

Commercial Track 1 Residential Track 112:00 The Analysts Define The Market for the Market Smart Homes 12:30 Building the Smarter Smart Home Possibilities Standards Dipak Raval, Torsten Witusch Head of Smart Building CEO, Architecture, Cambridge DomoOne Solutions Consultants

13:00 Lunch and Exhibits

Commercial Track 2 Residential Track 214:00 The Future of Work TBA14:30 Communications in What’s on Apple’s Public Spaces ‘HomePage?’ Roland Hemming, Nick Graves Principal, Principal, RH Consulting Aquilla Europe

15:00 Afternoon Coffee Break and Exhibits

15:40 Case Study Case Study Plenary Sessions 16:00 Intelligent Lighting Controls, Whose Business Is It? Mike Welch Co-founder and MD, Control Networks16:30 The Internet of Building Things: Where’s the Opportunity?17:10 Smart Building Conference Wrap-Up Bob Snyder Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe

Please see www.smartbuildingconference.com for updates.

Programme

Technology PartnerOnce again, Sonic Foundry

is supplying technology in

support of the Smart Building

Conference at ISE. Video

content recorded during the

conference will be captured,

managed and delivered

online after the event using

the company’s Mediasite

enterprise video platform.

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AudioForum is a day-long training

event dedicated to professional

audio topics and philosophies.

This is an event geared towards

professionals and system

integrators in this sector.

After the success of the previous

editions that took place in Europe

and Asia, AudioForum will head to

Room G001 at the Amsterdam RAI

on 9 February 2015 to be one of the

training experiences offered during

Integrated Systems Europe, the

most important European

event dedicated to the system

integration market.

DIGITAL TOOLSThe focus of this latest edition of

AudioForum will be the digital

tools that help audio designers

and systems integrators perfect

the design of audio systems,

installations, speakers and

components. The conference

will investigate topics such as

electroacoustics, simulation

software, measurement

instruments and design tools.

AudioForum began as a response

to various market needs. The event

helps to develop communication

within the sector while building a

meeting platform for professionals,

consultants and companies in the

market. It serves as an opportunity

for dialogue between the world

of professional audio and system

integration, which have so much

in common – from products to

technologies, from applications to

marketplace.

The first AudioForum took place

in Italy in 2013 in coexistence with

the fair and conference organised

by SIEC, the Italian Systems

Integration Experience Community.

Even by the first months of 2014,

AudioForum had taken its first steps

in the market on an international

level, always with great turnout and

satisfaction from partners.

Market leaders such as Bose,

Biamp, Lawo, 18 Sound, FBT and

RCF have supported the event in

past editions, considering it to be a

valuable communication tool.

The aim of the AudioForum

project is to create a new

opportunity to learn about the

market, in a context dedicated

to education and culture, and

to networking and meeting

opportunities.

Seminars will be held

by qualified professionals,

representatives of the largest

companies in the sector and by

experts from the most important

associations in the market. The

programme, which is being

finalised at the time of writing,

will include the participation of the

Audio Engineering Society (AES).

Breaks throughout the day

are dedicated to networking and

meetings. The day will close with

an open mic session featuring the

speakers of the day. This will be

a time not only to ask questions,

but to share trends, ideas and

perspectives.

CONTINUING PROCESSAudioForum is not just a single

event, but a process lasting several

months. The chosen theme will

be first treated via the medium of

Connessioni, magazine, website

and newsletter in the months of

December and January, and will

then become the focus of the

educational event on 9 February.

A video gallery with interviews

and videos of the seminars will be

made available in real time, live

from AudioForum on connessioni.

biz and audioforum.connessioni.

biz, while the post-conference ISE

Connessioni magazine will feature

a full report on AudioForum.

Francesco Galarà, AudioForum

project advisor at Connessioni, says: “People who are normally

involved come from system

integration environments. This is

an opportunity to break from their

busy schedule in order to provide

clear information about their

contribution to the technical field,

ultimately allowing the market

all the information necessary to

offer the best solutions to their

customers. AudioForum wants

to offer these professionals an

immersive day in which they can

sit and get information, or compare

their knowledge with the latest

technology innovations introduced

by the industry. AudioForum offers

an incredibly valuable day of

conferences to the world of audio

specialists and system integrators.

“It’s a privilege for us to stage

AudioForum at ISE, the most

important AV tradeshow in Europe,

and a crucial moment for this

industry.”

AudioForum arrives at ISE 2015

for its fifth edition, after the events

held in Milan (2013), Amsterdam

(ISE 2014), Mumbai (InfoComm

India 2014) and again Milan

(in co-operation with SIEC2014).

AudioForum@ISE is organised

in co-operation with Integrated

Systems Europe and supported

by the Italian SIEC (System

Integration Experience Community)

association.

To find out more about the

live updates, the event location,

sponsors or to keep updated,

please visit the event

website below.

www.audioforum.connessioni.biz

Networking about audioAudioForum is an educational project devised by media company Connessioni and supported by ISE. It promotes industry networking, facilitates the exchange of ideas and drives the ongoing development of the market

Connessioni is an integrated

communications company,

dedicated to the world

of system integration. Its

activity lies in ‘connecting’

the key players of this sector,

professionals and companies,

so that by sharing views,

strategies, solutions and

operating synergies, it is

possible to expand the market

area. The intent is to construct

a world in which integrated

systems are the foundation

of a model of an evolved,

but simple life, which is

sustainable and useable.

www.connessioni.biz

Connessioni, The Integrated Systems Media

The event is the fifth AudioForum in little more

than a year, and the second to take place at ISE

SHOW EVENTS: CAPITAL SUMMIT For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015


Every year seems to bring a

new ‘first’ for ISE. For ISE 2015,

it’s the Capital Summit. It has

been created, in effect, to bring

together AV companies looking

for investment with investment

companies looking to – well,

invest. Hosted by John Stiernberg

of Stiernberg Consulting and

MediaBridge Capital Advisors –

both of which organisations have a

strong affinity with, and knowledge

of, the AV industry – in association

with ISE, it takes place from 13:00

in Room E102 on Wednesday

11 February.

So: who should attend?

“This event will appeal most

to owners and managers of AV

companies who want to grow,

buy, or sell,” says Stiernberg.

“AV companies include branded

manufacturers, OEMs, distributors,

design consulting firms, and

integration/contracting firms. In

addition, it will appeal to individual

investors, fund managers, and

anyone responsible for business

development and is looking in on

the AV industry from a financial

perspective.”

LEARNING ABOUT ALLIANCES

“It’s geared to anyone in our

industry who wants to learn more

about mergers and acquisitions,

funding, or the strategic alliance

process; to anyone looking to

understand the state of the

industry in 2015 and beyond from

a financing perspective; and to

provide the opportunity to meet

like-minded people to build their

own network.”

The Capital Summit at ISE

follows a similar – and, by all

accounts, very successful event at

CEDIA Expo in September 2014.

“As a leading global trade event,

ISE as has an expressed goal of

educating the AV industry and

supporting the educational efforts

of its owners - InfoComm and

CEDIA,” continues Stiernberg. “The

three organisations benefit from

the Capital Showcase by enriching

the experience of ISE show

attendees and thus reinforcing

ISE’s position as the ‘must attend’

AV show in Europe, the Middle

East, and Africa.”

The growth that ISE has seen

over the past few years – in terms

of both exhibitors and visitors – is,

it seems, a reflection of a very

healthy, vibrant industry that is

well established and delivering

real value to customers. As such,

it’s hard not to believe that it is

attractive to potential investors.

“It depends on the investor,”

believes Stiernberg. “Our industry

is ‘off the radar’ of most financial

investors such as private equity

funds: in general, the companies

in our industry are either too

small to invest in – exceptions

notwithstanding – or too risky for a

variety of reasons.”

“The pro/commercial AV

industry is stable and relatively

mature, so it is not necessarily

for the ‘high risk/high reward’ or

venture capital type of investor,” he

adds. “The consumer/residential

side is potentially larger but is

less developed from a technical

standpoint – in areas like

home and building automation,

streaming media, wireless

networks and so on. There are

exceptions on the technology

and IT side, but AV may be either

too tame or too small for some

investors or just too wild and

uncharted for others.”

STRATEGIC INVESTORS“But for strategic investors – those

companies that are already in

our industry that are eager to

grow, diversify, or accelerate

product development through

acquisitions, investments, and

strategic alliances – there are solid

opportunities for growth and return

on investment,” Stiernberg goes

on. “For example, there are many

established AV brands that are

privately held, profitable, but do not

have the capability to grow further

on their own. This has led to the

upturn in merger and acquisition

activity in recent years. We forecast

that there will be further industry

consolidation on an ownership

level in addition to an increase in

strategic alliance activity.”

And what will those who attend

the Capital Summit know at 16:30

on Wednesday 11 February that

they didn’t know at 13:00?

“That’s tough to answer in a

single sentence,” muses Stiernberg,

“but let me try. Capital Summit

attendees will leave with a better

idea of what works and what

doesn’t work when it comes to

securing investment capital, making

investment decisions, and buying or

selling businesses in today’s rapidly

changing AV/IT market.”

In other words: just as ISE has

become a ‘must not miss’ show,

so the Capital Summit, for the

right companies and individuals,

looks as if it will be a ‘must not

miss’ event.

Find out about funding – and moreFew companies at ISE are not interested in growing their business. A new event, the Capital Summit, taking place on Wednesday 11 February, is designed to help them do that. Ian McMurray finds out more

The Capital Summit is

free to attend. If you are

interested in attending,

please send and email with

all your contact details to

Ms Martica Correa Gonzalez

at mgonzalez@iseurope.

org. Confirmation will be

sent to you in due course.

Stiernberg: “Our industry is ‘off the radar’ of most financial investors”

SHOW EVENTS: SPORT FACILITY INTEGRATION SUMMIT For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015


Last year SVG Europe – the sports

broadcasting content and events

producer and trade association –

organised the fi rst Sport Facility

Integration Summit at ISE. For

the second edition, taking place

from 9:30-13:30 in room E102

on 12 February, SVG Europe has

partnered with leading audio

consultant and project manager

Roland Hemming to devise a more

far-reaching programme that will

address every aspect of sports

venue integration.

The founder of RH Consulting,

Roland Hemming has worked

on countless landmark projects,

including serving as audio manager

for the 2012 Olympic Games. In

addition to co-programming Sport

Facility Integration Summit 2015,

he will chair the day’s proceedings.

“The real purpose of this summit

is for all the diff erent groups of

people involved in a stadium to have

a better understanding of what

each other does,” he says. “Because

these projects involve so many

diff erent people – from conception

through design, installation and

operation – many never get a

chance to meet and to properly

communicate the challenges they

encounter which may have been

caused unwittingly by people at

earlier stages in the project.”

Hemming himself will begin

proceedings with an examination

of the economics of stadium builds

and the practical stages that audio,

video and IT personnel have to

go through in order to create a

working sporting venue.

In the fi rst panel session

of the day, a team of leading

audio integrators – including

RH Consulting principal Richard

Northwood – will discuss their

preferred approaches to audio

system design and implementation

for large sports venues, touching

on the impact of some of the recent

regulatory changes.

Meanwhile, Andreas Hildebrand

from Ravenna networking

technology developer ALC NetworX

and Jan Jenca, co-founder and CEO

of ColosseoEAS, will be among

those examining the emerging

spectre of ‘The Great Convergence:

AV, IT and the New Networked

World’.

After a break for networking and

coff ee, the role of the consultants

in new-builds and refurbishments

will be addressed by a panel of

renowned acousticians and other

experts.

Closing out the programme,

the future of the sports venue will

be addressed by Dimitri Huygen.

Having helped turn the Belgian

Sports Technology Club into the

leading Belgian authority on an

international sports level, Huygen

has spent the last four years

heading the European Stadium and

Safety Management Association

(ESSMA). Since December 2013, he

has been involved in the Belgian

FA in running the EURO2020

project and stadium development

in Belgium.

Post-event, there will be an

opportunity for networking

drinks – a staple of all SVG Europe

technology summits.

Joe Hosken, general manager

of SVG Europe, comments: “We are

delighted to be returning to ISE

for the second edition of the Sport

Facility Integration Summit. The

2014 event hosted a number of

thought-provoking presentations

and panels, addressing critical

topics including control room

technologies, audio-video bridging

(AVB) and the fan experience.

“For Sport Facility Integration

Summit 2015, we are delighted to

join forces with Roland Hemming

to create a programme that

looks far more deeply into the

mechanics of venue systems

integration and what each

stakeholder brings to a project. By

doing so in the company of leading

consultants and AV professionals,

we also hope to off er a few

pointers on how these processes

might be streamlined – and so

made less stressful!

“ISE is the world’s best-attended

AV and systems integration

event, and hosting the Sport

Facility Integration Summit

within the exhibition gives SVG

Europe a unique opportunity to

bring together the overlapping

technologies and communities

of broadcast and systems

integration through a common

business interest in operating in

sports facility venues.”

Hemming says: “What does

everyone do in a venue

integration project? What steps

can be taken to make the process

smoother? And what happens

when, post-integration, the

broadcaster turns up with its

OB truck… do they have a clear

appreciation of what went on to

make the venue broadcast-ready?

To this and other key questions,

this summit will provide some

valuable answers.”

The SVG Europe Sport Facility

Integration Summit 2015 is free to

attend. For more information, and

to register, please visit

www.svgeurope.org

Bringing it all togetherThe second annual free-to-attend SVG Europe Sport Facility Integration Summit will provide an invaluable opportunity for all stakeholders engaged in venue technology projects to fi nd out more about everyone’s roles and responsibilities

“Because venue projects involve so many diff erent people – from

conception through design, installation and operation – many never get a chance to meet and

to properly communicate the challenges they encounter.”

Roland Hemming, RH Consulting

Leading audio consultant and project manager Roland Hemming, who has worked on countless sports audio projects, has devised a far-reaching programme that will address every aspect of sports venue integration

M2D – MANUFACTURER TO DISTRIBUTOR For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015


While for some visitors to ISE the show

provides an ideal opportunity to look at all

the bright, shiny objects launched since the

previous year, for the large majority, it’s a

place to do business.

That’s certainly true for manufacturers

looking for new distributors – and

distributors looking for new product lines to

add to their range.

To facilitate the needs of both, ISE 2014

saw the launch of the innovative M2D

(Manufacturer to Distributor) programme.

Simply: it’s a portal that exists to put

manufacturers and distributors in touch

with each other – a kind of dating service

for businesses. And: it’s a completely free

service provided by ISE.

EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS“Last year, M2D exceeded our expectations

by some margin,” says Thomas Krackl of ISE.

“It was a huge success, so it was obvious

that we should do it again this year. At ISE

2014, 204 manufacturers registered with

the M2D programme, looking for distribution

in 818 territories. In its second year, now

that it’s more established, we expect the

numbers to be even higher.”

Scattered throughout the ISE halls on

special screens – in the Business Lounge,

for example – among the extensive signage

for which the show has become known,

lists of territories for which manufacturers

are looking for distributors will be

displayed, making it easy for visitors to spot

opportunities to enhance their business.

However, ISE has recognised that standing

in front of a screen scrolling through

upwards of 800 territories may not be the

best use of a visitor’s time at the show.

“Alternatively,” adds Krackl, “those lists

can be downloaded to a visitor’s mobile

phone or tablet to review later at their

leisure. Visitors can capture the on-screen

QR code to take them to the relevant site. We

are offering this service exclusively to our

visitors and exhibitors.”

COMPELLING REASONIn other words, involvement in M2D is only

possible from the RAI in February: another

compelling reason to be there.

Krackl notes that prospective distributors

can also go to the 2Signage stand – Stand

8-N210 in Hall 8 – where the company can

also make the list available. 2Signage is

providing the software that enables the

M2D programme.

How does a manufacturer get included

within the M2D programme?

“He simply goes to the ISE website

back office and logs in using his regular

credentials,” explains Krackl. “There, he’ll

see the M2D button. Clicking on that will

show him a list of territories, and he just has

to choose the ones where he’s looking for

representation, convey the product types that

are available and provide contact details. It’s

that simple. Manufacturers can update their

entry on the M2D portal right up to the day

before the show opens.”

The M2D programme was unquestionably

a success at ISE 2014 – so will it see any

improvements on its second outing?

“It worked very well last year,” according

to Krackl, “so you’ll just see a few tweaks to

make information more clearly visible and

make the overall system easier to use.”

The 2Signage digital signage software

on which the M2D programme is based

allows, according to the company, connection

to almost any form of structured data. Its

developer is German company 2Safer.

Applying its ITSM and SaaS knowledge,

2Safer – whose customers include some

of the world’s largest telecommunications

and transportation companies – developed

2Signage as an easy-to-use white label

digital signage system that allows

integrators to offer digital signage to their

customers using their own branding.

Also, 2Signage is said to offer enterprise-

grade security and is able to run on any

network at minimal risk. 2Signage comes

with pre-configured hardware which is said

to be as easy to set up as a common

DVD player.

With visitors expected to top 50,000 for

the second year running, together with

close to 1,000 exhibitors, ISE promises, yet

again, to be a must-not-miss event for AV

professionals. The M2D programme is just

one more reason to attend – to find that

perfect partner.

Dating for distributorsISE is all about doing business. Ian McMurray talks to ISE’s marketing and IT manager Thomas Krackl to find out about an initiative designed to help visitors and exhibitors uncover new opportunities

Screens around ISE 2015

will alert visitors to business

opportunities through the

M2D programme

EXHIBITOR LISTING For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015


ISE 2015 exhibitors at a glance22MILES Wayfinding .................................8-D3292N TELEKOMUNIKACE ....................................7-V1652Signage ............................................................8-N2103D STORM / NEWTEK ....................................7-P2123d-berlin vr solutions GmbH ........................8-K1703M Touch Systems UK Ltd ............................ 8-F3007thSense Design Ltd ....................................10-R114A

A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd ......9-F104avara Innovation Corp ..................................10-K122ABLETECH CO., LTD ........................................ 8-F275Absen GmbH ..................................................... 11-F52ABtUS Singapore Pte Ltd ................................ 4-R18Aconcept Pro Media BV ..................................1-P110ACTIVE AUDIO ................................................... 3-C128ActiveMe .....................................................8-R312ACUSTICA ...........................................................7-V210AD Series Displays Manufacturing ..........8-K340ADA – Audio Design Associates ................... 1-P58Adam Hall GmbH ............................................. 7-F190Adamson Systems Engineering ..................7-K187Adder Technology............................................9-D100Adelto Ltd ..........................................................7-D173Adeo Screen – Screen Research – Adeo Group ........................................................ 1-N80Advantech Europe B.V. ...................................8-K190Adwindow .............................................................3-C82AED group .........................................................3-A110AEQ .............................................................7-W195AF Electronics GmbH Co.KG ...........................5-V90AGATH SARL ....................................................... 4-U30 AHA INC CO.,LTD ............................................. 8-E360AHA-Systeme ...................................................8-N265AIM INC. .......................................................7-X218Aimline ........................................................7-F212Airgoo Signage .................................................8-K271AJA Video Systems .........................................8-R245Akasa (Asia) Corp. ...........................................8-D245ALC NetworX ...................................................7-W210Alcons Audio .....................................................6-N148Alcorn McBride Inc. ..........................................7-V225ALFALITE ...........................................................8-N275Alkor Draka.................................................11-D95AMC Baltic ........................................................... 2-A50Amina Technologies Ltd. ................................. 1-P19Ampetronic ....................................................... 11-C82Amphion Loudspeakers Ltd. ........................5-U118Amptec ........................................................ 7-V240AMX by Harman ......................................... 1-F2, 1-F6 Analog Way .......................................................11-H58ANDSIGN .....................................................8-F353ANDSIGN .....................................................8-F354Anevia .........................................................11-C65ANFLEDS .......................................................... 8-M318Antiference Ltd ......................................... 6-M160ANTRICA ...............................................................1-E68Anxin Science and Tech Co., Ltd ..................9-G135AOPEN Europe ...............................................10-P142AOTO Electronics Co., Ltd ..............................11-K56Apantac ............................................................10-S114Apart Audio - Audioprof NV ..........................1-P115APEX – Giva AVtech BVBA ........................11-F90AptoVision .......................................................10-S122Aquavision ..........................................................5-V115Arbor Media ...................................................... 1-E114ARCH ................................................................... 11-C90Archwave ....................................................7-S186Arclite Optronics Corp. ......................................4-S68Armagard ......................................................... 8-M182Armour Home Electronics .............................7-T160Armybeat Electronic Co., Ltd ....................7-C230ArphoniA ............................................................7-H195Artcoustic Loudspeakers .............................. 7-X185Arthur Holm / Albiral Display Solutions ................. ................................................................ 9-D122, 2-A42 Artixium ............................................................. 8-F330

ARTSOUND ........................................................5-R100Asheridge Communications – a Member of Teleste Group .......................... 7-E160Ashly Audio, Inc. ............................................... 11-C84ASK Proxima Co., Ltd ......................................5-U130ASL Intercom B.V. ............................................ 7-E220ATEÏS Europe BV ..............................................7-N190Aten ...................................................................10-R136Atlas Sound ....................................................... 7-C190Atlona .................................................................7-P180Attero Tech ........................................................7-P170AUDAC – Hearing is Believing ........................ 4-U35Audicom MEA ...................................................1-P110Audinate .....................................................7-W190Audio-Technica LTD......................................... 3-C130AudioControl .....................................................5-R112Audiopressbox ......................................................1-P3Audipack ............................................. 1-F40, 8-N333 Audix Microphones ............................................1-E66Auluxa Automation ....................................12-B75Auro Technologies ..................................... 7-V185Aurora Multimedia .............................................4-T18AUTONOMIC ................................................7-R164AV EMEA BV ..................................... 5-R128, 5-S126 AV INDUSTRY ...................................................... 2-A65AV Magazine ...................................................... 1-Q90AV Stumpfl ......................................1-H3, 1-H6, 1-N1 AV-iQ – NewBay Media ...................................7-A160AV-LEADER CORPORATION.......................7-X230AVANZA Corporation .................................8-H322AVE GmbH ...................................................7-A230AVer Information Europe B.V. .......................9-B129AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. ....................10-Q114Avers Screens Sp. z.o.o.................................... 4-U60AVEX....................................................................3-A137AVI-SPL ..............................................................9-B119Avitech International Corporation ...............9-G118Avnet Embedded ............................................. 8-E265Avolites Media Ltd. ..........................................8-K300AVProAlliance.com Inc .................................. 6-M178Axeos ..................................................................9-A115AXIUM .................................................................5-S126

BB-Tech International Ltd .................................. 4-R60B&K Braun ......................................................... 7-C195Baanto International Ltd. ............................... 8-E330Bachmann GmbH & Co. KG ............................. 2-A42Baldwin Boxall ................................................. 11-C69Bang & Olufsen a/s ...................... 7-W170, 7-W180 Baobaz .........................................................8-D328Barco .................................... 11-F78, 11-H75, 2-A42 Barix AG ............................................8-M245, 8-M250 Barnfind Technologies UK ............................11-D58barox Kommunikation GmbH .....................10-R122 Barth Acoustic .................................................. 11-C80Basalte ...............................................................7-Q185Basictech Co., Ltd ........................................... 8-F312Basys GmbH .....................................................8-H200Bauer Digital ...............................................8-D215Beabloo .............................................................. 8-E310Beale Street Audio .......................................1-P85Beijing JS Technology Co., Ltd .................9-A100Beijing KENSENCE Technology Development Co., Ltd ...................................10-K139BenQ Europe B.V. ............................................... 4-R50beyerdynamic GmbH Co. KG..........................1-M95Biamp Systems ............................................... 1-M100Black Box Network Services ......................10-P148Blackmagic Design ......................................... 7-C170Blue Jeans Network .......................................9-A129Bluestream AV ...........................................12-A76BMB Electronics B.V. ..................................................... ..........................1-M16, 1-P15, 1-P19, 1-P85, 1-Q20Boeckeler Instruments .................................. 9-F106Bosch Security Systems B.V. .......................... 3-A81Bose Professional ...........................................7-P190Boston GmbH ..............................................8-H340Bowers & Wilkins .........................................10-K114BOX IT Design ...................................................8-R200Braehler ICS Konferenztechnik AG ............... 3-A75BRAND TOUCH ............................................8-H365Braunschweiger system elektronik GmbH ...........................................................8-K275

BrightSign ........................................... 8-N250, 2-A42BroadSign International, LLC .......................8-N245Broaman ..................................................... 7-V240Brompton Technology ....................................11-K40Business Source Solutions ...................... 6-M158BXB Electronics Co., Ltd. ................................3-A105C

C-Mark Audio ....................................................7-Q211C&T Solution Inc. ..............................................8-D230CABASSE ...........................................................5-U116Cablesson ............................................................ 4-U24Cabletime Limited – IPTV ............................10-P116Calibre UK Ltd .................................................... 4-U64Cambridge Consultants ....................................2-E60Cambridge Sound Management ...............10-R126Canon Europe Ltd ...............................................1-F72Canton ................................................................5-R100Casio Europe GmbH ...........................................4-S56CAT - California Audio Technology .................5-S92CAYIN Technology Co., Ltd. ........................... 8-F235Caymon ................................................................ 4-U35CC Technic Taiwan Co., Ltd. ..............................1-E72CEDIA ......................................................... 1-F7, 1-F21 celexon Germany GmbH Co. KG ....................4-V34Central China Display Labs ......................8-K320Certes Industry SIA .........................................8-K390Ceymsa Audiovisual, S.A. ..............................3-A117Chainzone Technology (Foshan)Co., Ltd. ... 9-F130Chengdu Logistics and Trading Investment Co. Ltd ......................................... 1-N5Chevrier Technologies ...................................1-N103CHIAYO Electronics Co., Ltd ..........................3-D144Chief .......................................................................2-C42Christie ................................................................. 1-H50Cineak ....................................................................5-S92CinemaTech .........................................................4-S70Cisco ................................................................... 9-C121Citygrow ............................................................. 12-E70Clear-Com .........................................................7-S225ClearOne .............................................. 3-A106, 2-A42 clearvoice-systems GmbH ........................... 7-F191Cleerline Technology Group .........................5-S100

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EXHIBITOR LISTING


CLF Lighting ......................................................7-K182Click Effects ......................................................9-D160Clockaudio Limited ......................................... 11-C60Cloud Electronic Limited ...............................6-H152CloudCasting Corporation ............................. 8-E362Coda Audio GmbH ...........................................7-S220Colebrook Bosson Saunders ....................11-F51Collabora ........................................................... 11-E61Color-Space (Beijing) Science & Technology Limited ...................................8-H105Colorlight ....................................................8-E320COLUM ELECTRONICS IND. CORP ...............3-A111COMM Products Technologies ....................... 4-R76COMM-TEC GmbH .............................................. 2-A42CommandFusion ............................................. 12-C80Community Professional Loudspeakers .. 7-M190CONCEPT International GmbH .....................8-N265Conen mounts ................................................10-R130Connessioni ...................................................... 7-F216Contacta Systems Ltd ...............................7-R235Control4 EMEA ............................................. 10-N114Coolux GmbH .................................................... 1-F120Cordial GmbH, Sound & Audio Equipment ........................................................ 7-F220CORE Brands ...................................................... 1-N70Corepixx Srl ............................................... 6-M154Coretronic Corporation .............................8-H187Cornered Audio ..........................................7-Q170Corning Incorporated ..................................... 8-E173Cotina Co., Ltd ................................................... 11-C81Covid ......................................................................4-V68Craneworks Oy Ltd ....................................8-E318Creator Corporation ........................................8-N330Crestron .................................... 2-C24, 2-E24, 2-E36 Crystal Display Systems Limited ............... 8-M252CTOUCH Europe B.V. ....................................... 1-F100Cuanbo ..................................................................2-E70CUE, a.s. .............................................................1-N110Current Audio ..................................................... 1-P18Custom Home Europe ...................................... 1-P58CYP UK LTD ......................................................... 4-U65D

D-BOX Technologies, Inc. ................................. 1-P58D-Tools, Inc. ........................................................ 1-P58D.A.S. Audio, S.A. ............................................ 7-M178d&b audiotechnik GmbH................................ 7-C175D3C ......................................................................7-P175Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc. .........................2-C42dakanimo GmbH ........................................12-C92Daktronics ........................................ 8-N181, 8-N184 Dali A/S ..............................................................11-N53Dan Dugan Sound Design ............................. 7-C174Data Display Group ...................................... 10-N129Datapath LTD .................................................... 11-E57Datasat Digital Entertainment ......................7-V180Dataton ............................................................... 11-F80DATEQ ..................................................................7-T178Deepsky.......................................................8-D265Delta Electronics EMEA ................................. 9-F111DELTACAST. TV ...........................................8-E210DEMCO CSI ........................................................ 8-E185Denon Professional ........................................ 9-F146Densitron ....................................................8-N335DEXON Systems Ltd. ...................................... 3-C120DiGiCo UK Limited ...........................................7-K175Digital Projection Ltd. ........................................1-F60dimedis GmbH ................................................. 8-F245DirectOut Technologies ............................. 7-V245DISPLAX Multitouch Technologies ..............8-H252Display Development, Inc. ............................... 1-P58Display LED Screens Ltd. ..............................11-K40DISPLAY MEDIA ................................................ 8-E187DNH Loudspeakers .......................................10-R146dnp denmark as ...................................1-Q14, 2-A42Dolby Laboratories ....................................7-X170domeprojection.com ...................................... 11-M40Domonetio .........................................................12-B71DPA Microphones .............................................7-V240Draper Inc. ...........................................................1-M70DSplay by Cyberstream ................................. 8-E270DVDO ..................................................................... 1-P58DVIGEAR, Inc. .......................................................1-F44DYNACORD .......................................................... 3-A81

DynaScan Technology Inc..............................11-P64Dysten Ltd. ..................................................8-E345E

Earthquake Sound Corporation ...................5-S104easescreen........................................................ 8-F180easyLED by DynamicDigital ......................8-H115ECEN ELECTRONIC CO., LTD..........................3-A109ECLER Laboratorio de Electroacustica S.A. .......... . .............................................................................7-H180EDBAK ................................................................1-N120Education Technology ....................................8-R335Eelectron SpA .............................................12-F82EIKEO .................................................................. 8-F320EIKI Industrial Co., Ltd. ......................................1-F42Eilon Engineering / Ron StageMaster ... 6-M152EISSOUND ...................................................7-R160EKINEX ........................................................12-B88eKiosk GmbH ....................................................8-K274EKTA .................................................................... 11-E52ELAC Electroacustic GmbH...........................11-D36ELAN Home Systems ....................................... 1-N70Elation Professional B.V. ................................ 11-F50Electro-Voice ....................................................... 3-A81Electrosonic ........................................................ 4-U25Element One Multimedia GmbH .................. 9-F129Elivision .......................................................8-R240ELKO EP ............................................................... 1-Q10ELMO EUROPE SAS .......................................... 4-R75Elo Touch Solutions ........................................8-K227Elsner Elektronik GmbH ................................ 12-C92EMT Controls .................................................... 12-C92Encoded Media UK Limited ...........................11-D60Ensemble Designs, Inc ...................................9-G132Epiphan Systems ............................................9-D111Epson Europe B.V. ............................................. 1-H75Equipson SA..................................................... 7-M176Equitel S.A. ........................................................8-H373Essential Install, CE Pro Europe & Commercial Integrator Europe ......................................8-L390ETC ...................................................................... 7-C220Euromet srl ...................................... 11-P72, 11-P78 EuroNetwork Ltd ........................................ 7-T217Euroscreen Srl .................................................5-R110Evertz UK ........................................................ 10-N146EVN ....................................................................10-P155EVS ...............................................................8-H110Expromo Europe ............................. 8-E171, 8-E180 Exterity Ltd ........................................................ 11-E60eyefactive GmbH .............................................8-K290Eyestones LTD .....................................................2-E71eyevis GmbH ........................................................2-C66F

F&F Filipowski ............................................12-B68FACE ................................................................... 7-C220Famasete ............................................................. 1-Q72Fasttel .................................................................7-P160FBT Elettronica spa........................7-M210, 7-N225FENIX ..................................................................7-H235Fibar Group .................................................12-E74Fida .................................................................... 8-E240Fischer & Kerrn A/S .......................................8-R200FlatFrog Laboratories AB ..............................8-H355Floria ..................................................................8-H330Fohhn Audio AG ...............................................7-H179Fonestar ......................................................7-X200Fonix Display .................................................... 11-E90Foreground LED Europe ................................ 8-F270Foresight Sports Europe ................................7-T220Fortress Inc. ........................................................ 1-P58Fortune Sun Electronic Fuzhou Co., Ltd ............. ......................................................................8-K330Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co. Ltd ............ ..............................................................................8-H273Fougerolle .........................................................3-B140Four Winds Interactive ...................................8-N185FRANK AUDIO CO., LIMITED ...................... 7-T235FSC Global Ltd - Electric Cable Suppliers Worldwide .........................................5-V92FULL RI-AN CO., LTD ................................. 8-M342FURMAN .............................................................. 1-N70Future Automation ..........................10-K136, 2-A42Future Ready Solutions ................................... 1-P58FUTUREROBOT Co., Ltd .............................8-D350



GGarvan Acoustic ................................................7-V170GDS / Hantarex – Global Display Solutions Spa ...................................................11-H47Geemarc Telecom ......................................8-H100Gefen LLC .............................................. 1-M45, 2-A42Genee World ......................................................7-T190Genelec Oy ........................................................ 3-C111Gerriets GmbH ....................................................3-C87Giada ...................................................................8-N263Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG ..................7-N176Global Cache Inc. ........................... 12-B86, 2-A42GLUX ................................................................... 11-F38Goget AB .....................................................8-E338GOLDKABEL GmbH .........................................1-Q110GONSIN Conference Equipment Co.,Ltd ....3-A139Grassfish Marketing Technologies GmbH .. 2-A42GREAT Britain Pavilion ...................................11-D62Great Hon. Enterprise Co., Ltd. .................7-X215Green Hippo ......................................................8-K305Green-Go .....................................................7-C235GSD CO., LTD ...............................................8-D330Guangzhou ITC Electronic Technology Limited ................................... 7-V245Guangzhou Shirui Electronics Co., Ltd ..... 8-M190Guntermann & Drunck GmbH ......................8-N280GWS Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. ........8-H251H

HAGOR Products GmbH ................................. 11-F58Haitian Electronic Technology Co., Ltd ....7-X220Haivision ........................................................... 6-M174Hall Research ...................................................3-A130Hangzhou Gaoke Industry & Trade Co. Ltd ..4-V22Hangzhou ISmart Video Tech Co., LTD ......9-D158Hangzhou Multi-Color Optoelectronics Co., Ltd ...............................................................8-R195HangZhou Xianrui Digital Technology Co.,Ltd..........................................................8-K315Hank Electronics Ltd ................................7-W160Hanshin International Ltd .............................8-N200HB-Laserkomponenten GmbH ....................8-K225HD Connectivity Ltd. ........................................5-R114HDanywhere ...............................................5-R114HDBaseT Alliance ............................................ 7-E190HDL ..................................................................... 12-C85HELVAR (International) .............................12-B84Helvar (Netherlands and Belgium) ..........12-B84Hibino Corporation.....................................8-F250Highlands Technologies Solutions............10-P136Hitachi Europe Ltd .............................................4-S34HJ-Notebook & Tablet Charging Carts System ........................................ 1-E78, 1-E80 HK Audio .............................................................7-V220Holdan Limited .......................................... 6-M164Holocube ............................................ 11-C42, 11-C38 Home Cinema Modules / Beamax Screens / Trisss Trading BV .............................................5-S121HPRC CASES ..............................................7-W200HTE – Home Theatre Environment .............7-Q180Huawei Technologies Nederland B.V. .........9-B150Huizhou DESAY Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd. ................................................................ 11-C63Humantechnik GmbH ..................................... 7-F214HUMElab ............................................................8-H280I

i-Chips USA .....................................................10-P151i3 | interactive integrated inspiring .......... 11-C62IAdea Corporation ......................................8-H325IBASE Technology Inc. ....................................8-K210iBoardTouch Limited ...............................10-P144ic audio GmbH ..................................................7-Q210ICAN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD 7-T174ICE Cable Systems .............................................2-E40IDK Corporation................................................ 9-C111Iemke Roos Audio B.V. .................................... 3-C128IHSE GmbH .....................................................10-R120iiyama International......................................10-K146ILS – Intelligent Lectern Systems bv 1-E78, 1-E80 IMECON ENGINEERING .................................. 8-E225In akustik GmbH Co& KG ...............................5-U110InAVate ................................................................. 1-Q35Infinitus ............................................................. 8-M200INFITEC GmbH .................................................... 4-U23InfoComm International............11-N100, 12-N100

InFocus Corporation ....................................... 9-C140INGRAM MICRO ..............................................10-K150INNES .................................................................8-H220Inputech Signage GmbH ...........................8-F360Installation ........................................................ 7-X195INSTALLOG..................................................5-U108Installog Limited ..............................................5-U108Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers Ltd ..................................................7-W245INTEGRA PDU .............................................11-D63Intel Corporation ........................................8-K182Inter-M ................................................................7-D177Interactive Voting System bv .......................... 2-A55Interspace Industries ..................................... 9-F106Intopix ...............................................................10-K121intraHouse ..................................................12-B70InventDesign .....................................................11-D93iRidium mobile ................................................. 12-C86iRoom GmbH intelligente Technik ................. 5-U72ISE Commercial Solutions Theatre............ 8-M370ISE Residential Solutions Theatre .............. 7-Z160ISE Unified Communications Theatre .. 9-A140ISEMcon GmbH ........................................... 7-V215iSimplex .............................................................12-B94J

James Loudspeaker LLC ............................... 7-X180Java Technologies Co., Ltd. ...........................7-V212JAVS ............................................................8-K335Jetway Information Co., Ltd. ........................8-H196Jiangsu Baihong Audio Video Technology Co., Ltd ...................................8-E315Jiangsu CnLamp Optoelectronics Technology Co. ................................................... 4-U62JM Supplies ................................................8-R300Jocavi ...................................................................7-T210JoeCo Ltd ...........................................................7-K190Jones designs ..............................................1-P58JTS Professional Co., Ltd. .............................7-W220Jung, Albrecht GmbH & Co.KG ..................... 12-E86Jupiter Systems................................................. 2-A52Just Add Power.................................. 5-R114, 2-A42 Just Lamps Ltd ................................................1-H100K

K-array ...............................................................7-P235KAUBER .............................................................7-N187KEF / GP Acoustics GmbH ............................ 11-C66Kelly International Corp. ...........................8-N318Kenzan .........................................................8-E370Kern & Stelly Medientechnik GmbH ............. 1-Q75Key Digital .........................................................5-S123Kindermann GmbH ...........................................1-M80Kindwin Opto Electronic Co., Ltd ................. 11-C52Kinglight ......................................................8-H240Kiosk Solutions ..........................................8-E361KIRRON light components GmbH & Co KG 3-A121Kiss Box bv ........................................................3-D140Kling Freitag GmbH ......................................7-W215KLOTZ Audio Interface Systems A.I.S. GmbH ........ ............................................................................. 7-M240KNX ..................................................................... 12-C92Konka E-display Co., Ltd ................................11-P58Kramer Electronics Ltd. ....................................1-F20Krika ............................................................12-B72Kunshan Hongjie Electronics Co.,Ltd ......8-K280KXWELL Solutions PTE LTD ..................... 6-M162L

Lab.gruppen ....................................................... 5-R92LANG AG .............................................................. 1-N53Laserworld AG .................................................8-K225Lawo AG ............................................................7-W210LDA Audio Tech ............................................... 7-M220Lectrosonics .....................................................7-D175LED Screens Direct ....................................8-N240Ledcon Systems GmbH .............................8-H357LedGo BV ...........................................................8-K240Ledman Optoelectronic Co., Ltd ...............10-S124Legamaster International BV .....................10-P130Lenbrook ...........................................................11-N53Leon Speakers, Inc ........................................... 1-P58Leviton Security & Automation ...................... 1-Q20LEX SYSTEM ..................................................... 8-E215LG Electronics ..................................................11-K75Lifecycle Solution Finance Ltd .................8-H130Lifedomus .........................................................12-A89

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MACROBLOCK, INC. ....................................8-H350Marani .........................................................7-H195Marshall Electronics....................................... 11-F53Martin Audio .....................................................7-K175Mass Fidelity.................................................. 10-N131Matrox Electronic Systems GmbH .............. 11-F68MBL Akustikgeraete GmbH & Co. KG .........7-S182Media Facade ..............................................8-N182Media Vision ......................................................3-A118MEDIALON ........................................................... 2-A42medianet ................................................ 1-E78, 1-E80 Mediascreen Bildkommunikation GmbH ..11-P66MediaSprint Joachim Gulba GmbH & Co.KG 4-V35Merging Technologies SA .............................. 7-C160Metra Home Theater Group ..........................7-R165Meyer Sound.......................................................1-M90Microsoft .....................................................8-K355Middle Atlantic Products ..................... 1-M2, 2-A42 MIPRO ................................................................. 7-C205Mitsubishi Electric Europe ... 2-A24, 2-A25, 2-A36 MMT GmbH & Co. KG ......................................8-H310Mode Lighting ...................................................5-S118Mode-AL Limited ............................................... 1-Q65ModernSolid Industrial Co., Ltd. ..................9-D120Mondiale Publishing Ltd ................................7-S230Monitor Audio Ltd. ...........................................5-R117Morel ...............................................................2015 Morpheus ................................................... 6-M172MOX Home & Building Intelligence .............12-B93MSTR Brand ................................................8-H150MTE Inc. .......................................................8-H120MTX .....................................................................7-S178Multi-Caisses Inc .............................................3-A107Multibrackets Europe AB............................... 11-F58MultiTouch Ltd .................................. 9-F137, 9-G140 Multivision Screens ...........................................3-C82Murraypro ...................................................11-D64Musaic ................................................................5-R128Music & Lights Srl ...........................................7-S215MuxLab...............................................................1-N130MyProjectorLamps ............................................4-V60N

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Niles Audio Corporation................................... 1-N70NINGBO PLUS AND POPSCREENS ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD .........................8-H352Niveo Professional ...........................................5-V100nomos system AG ................................. 12-A86NovaStar ........................................... 11-H31, 11-C68 Novus Dahle GmbH & Co. KG ........................7-D160NSG Group .............................................8-D352NTi Audio AG ..................................................... 1-E117NuVo Technologies ..............................................1-M2O

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Q-Better Lda .................................................... 8-M180QMotion Shades UK .........................................7-V190



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Shenzhen Chip Optech Co., Ltd ...................11-D30Shenzhen CLT Led Technology Co., Ltd. ... 11-C34Shenzhen CreateLED Electronics Co. Ltd. 11-H20Shenzhen DianMingTech. Co., Ltd .............. 8-E200Shenzhen Dicolor Optoelectronics Co.,Ltd. 11-M36Shenzhen Eastar Electronic Co. Ltd ........... 11-C36Shenzhen GCL Electronics Co., Ltd ............8-H275Shenzhen Glare-LED Optoelectronic Co., Ltd .................................................. 8-F355Shenzhen Gloshine Technology Co., Ltd ...11-P60Shenzhen HTS Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd ........................................11-P73Shenzhen Huahai Chengxin Ltd. ................. 11-C51Shenzhen iBoard Technology Co., Ltd. ...... 11-C85 Shenzhen Infiled Electronics Co., Ltd. ....... 11-C44Shenzhen LAMP Technology Company Ltd .11-H36 Shenzhen Leyard Opto-Electronic Co., Ltd ..11-P66Shenzhen Liantronics Co., Ltd. ...................11-D44Shenzhen Lightlink Display Technology Co., Ltd 11-N50Shenzhen Linko Electric Co.,Ltd ..........11-N50Shenzhen Magnimage Technology Co., Ltd 11-P45Shenzhen Mary Photoelectricity Co., Ltd .. 11-F55Shenzhen Newstar Optoelectronics Co. Ltd 11-E36Shenzhen Q-Color Technology Co., Ltd .....11-P40Shenzhen Sage Opto Co.,Ltd .......................11-N33SHENZHEN SAMS AV TECH CO., LTD ....... 1-N3Shenzhen SBC Photoelectricity Co., Ltd ... 11-F70Shenzhen Skyview Photoelectric Co., Ltd 11-E32Shenzhen Sunhope Photoelectricity Co., Ltd ......................8-H345Shenzhen Sunrise Opto-Electronic Technology Co., Ltd .............................. 8-R310Shenzhen Timelink Technology Co., Ltd ...8-R185Shenzhen Uniview Led Co., Ltd . 11-C30, 8-H240 SHENZHEN VTEAM CO.,LTD .........................11-P71Shenzhen Yitelang Technology Co., Ltd. ... 8-E190Shure Europe GmbH..........................................3-C90Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH (Shuttle Inc.) ...................................................... 8-F220SIEC ..................................................................... 7-F216Sightcorp ........................................................... 8-E201Signagelive ....................................................... 8-L170SiliconCore Technology................................10-K110SIM2 MULTIMEDIA .........................................10-K114Simon, S.A. ........................................... 12-C92SkyMax Display Technologies Co., Ltd. 8-N317Smart Cabling & Transmission Corp. ............4-V50SMART Technologies ......................................12-A95smart things .......................................... 12-A83Smart-e Ltd.....................................................10-K120SmartMetals Mounting Solutions B.V. ....... 9-F115Smartsign .................................................. 1-H2Smit Visual Supplies BV .......................8-H315SMS / Evoko ........................................................ 2-A42Snowhite Display Technology Co. ...............5-S127SOLEDGE ............................................................5-V100Solid State Logic ..............................................7-N222SolidPro Technology Corp. ...................8-N338SOLTEC ...............................................................9-A112Sommer Cable GmbH ....................................7-D172Sonance ............................................................... 1-N75Sonic Foundry, Inc. ............................ 3-A134, 2-A42 Sonodyne Technologies Pvt Ltd ..................1-N105Sonos Europe B.V. ...........................................DL-210Sony ...................................................................1-H120Sound Control Technologies .........................9-D115Soundtube ......................................................... 11-C84Space 3D SA ...................................................10-K142SPARKLE GLOBAL CO., LTD. ..........................8-D320SpeakerCraft ..................................................... 1-N70Specktron ............................................................ 4-U19SpinetiX ..............................................................8-K205spo-comm GmbH ................................. 8-M326Sports Video Group ............................................. E102Squadrat GmbH ...............................................11-N35SRS Light Design s.r.o. ......................... 7-F215Stardraw.com Ltd ................................. 7-X190Starleaf ..............................................................9-A121Stay Online ........................................... 8-M340Stealth Acoustics and AudioControl ...........5-R112Steinway Lyngdorf ........................................10-P111Stewart Audio...................................................7-P170

Stewart Filmscreen Europe ............................1-F50Stinova Ltd ........................................................8-N265Strategic ................................................8-N340Stream-Plus ..........................................8-D335Streamit BV ....................................................... 8-F170Structured Cable Products, Inc. ..................5-S110Sunfire .................................................................. 1-N70SunVote Voting CO., LTD. .......................... 1-N4SurgeX .................................................................7-T180SVI ....................................................................... 7-X160SVSi ..................................................................... 7-F218SWIT Electronics Co., Ltd ..................... 7-A240SY ........................................................................... 4-U32Symetrix, Inc. ................................................... 3-C128Synergy SKY .......................................... 9-A111syscomtec Distribution AG ........................... 8-F180SZ REACH TECH CO LTD ..................... 1-E56, 1-E58 T

TAG / HORTUS AUDIO .....................................7-D178TAIDEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. ......................3-A118Taiwan CE-LINK Technology Limited ...8-H145Tannoy Ltd. .......................................................... 5-R92Tasker .................................................................6-H132Tau Audio Solutions ...................................................... ..11-C69, 11-C80, 11-C81, 11-C82, 11-C84, 1-E66 TC Group .............................................................. 5-R92TCI GmbH ........................................................... 12-C92TDI Group ..............................................................5-V96TDMaverick ..........................................................5-S82Team SoftEx Inc. ....................................8-N186TeamMate .............................................................4-V72Tecco .................................................................10-K145Tech-It PSF S.A. ..................................... 8-K272Techflex, Inc. .....................................................1-N132Techflow Europe BV ....................................... 8-M230Technomad........................................................ 1-E116TecnoVISION Srl ...............................................8-H180TECO ....................................................... 12-F76Telelogos........................................................... 8-M225Televic Conference ............................ 3-C125, 2-A42 Tempest Lighting, Inc ...................................... 4-U63Tendzone Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd ..7-H190Tense Top Design Switches BVBA ........ 12-C92The Music Marketeers ...................................8-D305The Screen Works .......................................... 8-M338Thinklogical.......................................................11-D46Thinknx .................................................. 12-C92Thomas Regout International B.V............... 11-M50Tiny Green PC ........................................ 8-F315TIO .......................................................... 12-B82Tiun Yuan Technology Co., Ltd.............. 8-F350TM Audio / Pixelsource .................................7-K175TMB ..................................................................... 11-C67TOA Electronics Europe GmbH ....................3-A120Tonar international b.v. and Allitone b.v.b.a. ....................................................4-V57tonwelt GmbH ..................................................8-N180TOP-TEC .......................................................... 10-N150TORUS POWER .................................................5-R128Toshiba Europe ...................................................4-S60trackingThis ..........................................11-D61Triad Speakers Inc ..........................................5-S102Tricolor Technology Co., Ltd ............ 2-A53, 3-C112 Trinnov Audio ...................................................1-N100Tripleplay Services Ltd ..................................11-D68TRIUMPH BOARD a.s. ............................ 9-B140TrueConf ............................................................9-A102Truen ...................................................... 8-E300TSD Electronics Technology Co., Ltd .......... 8-F370TSL Products ....................................................11-D66TTL Network GmbH ........................................ 7-C165Tul Corporation ................................................8-R232Tutondo by ATEC Srl ...................... 1-E108, 1-E112 tvONE .................................................... 1-M45, 2-A42 U

u::Lux GmbH .......................................... 12-B91U.S. Commercial Service .............................. 6-M180Uniclass Technology Co., LTD ......................8-R190UNICOL ................................................................. 4-U22UNIelectronic ................................................... 7-M235Unilumin Group Co., Ltd. ................11-F40, 11-N57 Unique Automation ........................................5-S105Unitech Systems EE .......................................12-B92

Universal Remote Control Inc. - Amber Int. 1-M16Univox ..................................................................7-T215V

Vaddio ....................................................................3-C88ValueHD Corporation ......................................9-A104Vantage Emea NV ................................................1-M2VBrick Systems Inc. ........................................ 9-C143Ventuz Technology AG ........................10-R140Vestel ..................................................................9-D129ViaDirect ........................................................... 8-M200VICOM ...............................................................10-P122Vicoustic ............................................................ 3-C128VIDELCO Europe Ltd. ...................................... 9-C111Videonor ................................................ 9-A118Videotree ...........................................................7-S180VIDERO ...............................................................8-N320Videxio ................................................... 9-B100Vidyo, Inc. ............................................................. 2-A42ViewSonic Europe Limited ..... 10-R112, 10-R116 Vioso GmbH ...........................................................1-N1Vision AD S.ar.l. ................................................8-H184Vision24 GmbH - Robolift Manufacturer ...3-A127VisionsConnected ................................. 9-A131VisioSign A/S ....................................................8-H190VISIVO GmbH & Co. KG ...................................1-Q115VISS LIGHTING (SHENZHEN) Co., LTD ........ 11-E34Visual Productions BV ..................................10-S118Visualplanet ......................................................8-D300VITREA................................................................12-B78Vitrum .................................................... 12-C75Viveroo GmbH ....................................... 12-A84Vivitek Corporation ........................................... 4-R65VIZ-ART AUTOMATION .......................... 1-P112VOCO ...................................................................5-R100VODALYS Labs .......................................8-N315Vogel´s Products BV .........................................1-M27Voice Technologies Switzerland ..................9-A130Volfoni ................................................................. 11-C64VOOME NETWORKS ........................................8-N225VTRON Technologies Ltd. ..............................11-H65VUTEC CORPORATION ....................................1-P110VuWall Technology, Inc ........................8-H330W

Waterfall Audio ................................................5-U100Waves System / id-al ..................................... 8-E305Wealleys Technology Co., Ltd. ......................5-U112Wey Technology Ltd ............................. 8-M355Williams Sound ................................................3-A122Wireworld Cable Technology ........................5-R128WISA Association ............................................7-S170Wisdom Audio ..................................................7-Q180WizePanel.com.................................................8-R205Wolfvision GmbH ...............................................1-M20Worldwide Cable Opto. Corp ................8-H198WTECH ................................................... 12-F85Wuxi Changsheng Special Lighting Electrical Apparatus Factory ............... 8-F345WUXI LEXIN CO., LTD. ........................................2-E52Wyrestorm Technologies Europe Ltd .........5-U120X

Xantech ................................................................ 1-N70Xiamen Prima Technology Inc. ............. 8-R328Xilica ...................................................................7-N215Xilinx INL. ............................................. 8-M336XPAND 3D ........................................................10-P115Y

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH......................... 2-A40YDEA Tech (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd ...........8-H272Yealink ................................................... 9-A122YES TECH ...........................................................8-H215YESCO Electronics........................................... 8-F310Yoga Electronics Co., Ltd. .................... 7-X205YSLV ....................................................... 7-S190Yuan High-Tech Development Co., Ltd .......8-H230Z

Z-Wave Alliance .................................... 12-A74ZeeVee ............................................................. 10-N149Zhuhai Lenscen Electric Co., Ltd ...................1-E62Zigen ....................................................................7-T170ZonarSound ......................................................7-P220ZTE Corporation ...............................................9-B121ZVOX Audio .........................................................5-V118Zytronic ..............................................................8-H253

RAI HOTEL & TRAVEL SERVICEFor the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015


WHO IS RAI HOTEL & TRAVEL SERVICE?Amsterdam RAI Hotel & Travel

Service (RHTS) is the leading

hotel agent in the Netherlands.

We are an in-house service at the

Amsterdam RAI, and have been the

official hotel agent for ISE for over

six years now. Annually, we book

up to 150,000 overnight stays for a

wide variety of events.

WHY SHOULD I USE RAI HOTEL & TRAVEL SERVICE?The dedicated team has over 30

years of extensive knowledge

of the hotels in and around the

Dutch capital. For ISE we offer

a wide variety of 2- to 5-star

hotels, near the Amsterdam

RAI, in the city centre and in the

vicinity of Schiphol airport. Please

note that we are the only official

accommodation partner of ISE

2015: please be wary of using non-

approved or unauthorised services.

WHAT SAVINGS CAN I EXPECT?As RHTS has an excellent

co-operation with over 100 hotels

in and around Amsterdam, we are

able to offer the best available

rates against flexible conditions.

Our state-of-the-art reservation

system is available 24/7 and has

everything you need to handle your

reservations and process your

rooming lists without any hassle.

If you have a complicated request,

our professional staff is available

to assist you. We save you time,

money and a lot of hassle.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU ARRANGE FOR ME?The Special Events department

specialises in quality, tailor-made

programmes for groups starting

from 20 persons – whether you are

looking for that special location

for your reception, lunch, dinner

or party or require a transfer,

an excursion or a museum visit.

Special Events is connected

to all the hotspots, the finest

restaurants, most exclusive venues

and must-see locations. All our

programmes can be customised

to your wishes and needs. Please

contact Special Events for more

information and ideas of what we

can offer!

CAN YOU RECOMMEND A HOTSPOT IN AMSTERDAM?The recently opened ‘De

Foodhallen’ (the Foodhall) is

inspired by indoor food markets

from different metropolitan

cities. Any city that matters

should feature a place like the

Foodhallen, where you can enjoy

a large variety of delicious bites

and drinks in an industrial-like

setting. Visitors can discover

the best of culinary Amsterdam

under one roof. Without a doubt,

the Foodhallen is the best place

for any occasion, for both groups

and individuals and most of all

for any fan of food. The address is

Bellamyplein 51, Amsterdam.

www.rai.nl

Rest easyISE’s official hotel agent answers some frequently asked questions

Nina van den Brul

event co-ordinator

[email protected]

phone: +31 (0)20 549 1927

Maartje Janssen

event co-ordinator

[email protected]

phone: +31 (0)20 549 1927

Judith Zandbergen

sales executive

[email protected]

phone: +31 (0)20 549 1692

Special Events:

Sandra Francois

special product manager

[email protected]

phone : +31 (0)20 549 1106

HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU?For more information, or to book your rooms,

please contact RAI Hotel & Travel Service:

RHTS Special Events can arrange excursions, museum visits and more

According to ISE managing director Mike

Blackman, if you think of the ISE show like

a magazine, the exhibitors’ stands are the

advertising and the Showfloor Theatres

are the editorial pages. The aim of these

sessions is give the audience informative,

educational content – not sales pitches –

over a broad range of topics.

This year, a third theatre has been added:

the Unified Communications Theatre will

be situated in Hall 9, on the edge of the

exhibition area for this technology. This joins

the Residential Solutions Theatre in Hall 7

and the Commercial Solutions Theatre in

Hall 8.

As in 2014, the Showfloor Theatres have

been designed by event production and AV

rental house Improve. Many will remember

the circular theatre filled with plants that

the company designed for ISE 2014. Owner

Antoinette Wijfells – who is also a director of

TEDx – said: “ISE have asked me to design

something that is thrilling, enchanting,

inspiring and communicative. Too often what

is missing from business gatherings is a

sense of the natural world, I like to show

people that technology is just a tool to

help us achieve what we want as humans

on the planet.”

Currently the technology that will be

featured in the Showfloor Theatres is being

sourced from partners, but it’s clear from

the CAD designs reproduced here that the

Showfloor Theatres will be a long

way removed from the run-of-the-mill

seminar spaces that one generally

encounters at exhibitions.

All of the sessions are free to attend.

There’s no need to pre-register – just turn

up and enjoy the experience!

And then there were threeFollowing the success of the Showfloor Theatres at ISE last year, they return for 2015 in an expanded format, spanning three halls at the RAI with residential, commercial and now unified communications sessions


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ISE SHOWFLOOR THEATRES

Unified Communications Theatre Stand 9-A140

Tuesday 10 February 201511:00 – 11:30Manage your AV & VC Estate Simply and Cheaply,from AnywhereSpeaker: Roger McArdell, Ashton Bentley

12:00 – 12:30How AV can Prepare for and Benefit from IT-Based UC StrategiesSpeaker: Marius Nilsen, R&D, Pexip

12:30 – 13:00The Today and Tomorrow of Collaborative Environments and TechnologiesSpeaker: Daniel Rogers, Vice President of Global Channels, AVI-SPL

13:00 – 13:30Increasing Collaboration Within Governmental Organisations: How to Implement Effective Huddle RoomsSpeaker: Paul Waadevig, Product Manager, Unified Communications, Biamp Systems

13:30 – 14:00New Consumption Models of Video-as-a-Service Speaker: Peter Freander, STV

14:00 – 14:30Visual Collaboration across the OrganisationSpeaker: John Underkoffler, CEO, Oblong: Nigel Morris, CEO, Dentsu Aegis

14:30 – 15:00Smarter Meetings – a Revenue Generator in the Hospitality IndustrySpeaker: Lieven Bertier, Global Marketing Manager Collaboration, Barco

15:00 – 15:30Case Study: Addressing real-life UC&C challenges in a multinational enterpriseSpeaker: Chris Ellen, Arup

15:30 – 16:00Next Generation UC: Drive Richer Business OutcomesSpeaker: TBD, Cisco

16:00 – 16:30The Extended Enterprise and its Unified Communications StrategySpeaker: William MacDonald, Founder and CTO, Starleaf

Wednesday 11 February 201511:00 – 11:30Trends and Directions in UC&C: What you MUST KnowSpeaker: Marius Nilsen, R&D, Pexip

11:30-12:00Collaboration Case Study: Moffitt Cancer CenterSpeaker: David Stringfellow, Moffitt Cancer Center

12:00 – 12:30How Unified Communications Technology is Changing our WorkspaceSpeaker: TBC, Crestron

12:30 – 13:00How to Achieve Integrated and Fully Interoperable Video Collaboration within a UC Environment: What are the Challenges and how can they be Overcome?Speaker: Jon Tracey, StarLeaf, Director Service Provider Sales

13:00-13:30Video for All – Creating a True Workplace of the FutureSpeaker: Tim Stone, VP of EMEA Marketing, Polycom

13:30-14:00Mobile, Video and Cloud: A Perfect Storm Brewing?Speaker: Tom-Erik Lia, CEO, Videxio

14:00 – 14:30The Silicon Valley Disruptor: Multinational as InnovatorSpeakers: John Underkoffler, CEO, Oblong; Mayan Mathen SVP CTO, NTTi3

14:30 – 15:00Businesses Lose $Millions from Badly Designed and Overcomplicated AV SystemsSpeaker: Roger McArdell, Ashton Bentley

15:00 – 15:30Connecting the Dots with Cloud CollaborationSpeaker: TBD, Cisco

15:30-16:00Collaboration: The Missing C in UC&CSpeaker: Jeff Lowe, VP Corporate Marketing, SMART Technologies

Thursday 12 February 201511:00 – 11:30InFocus Enables Group CollaborationSpeaker: Abigail Rath, Business Development Manager, InFocus

11:30 – 12:00Commoditised Collaboration AV & VC SystemsSpeaker: Roger McArdell, Ashton Bentley

12:00 – 12:30Consumerisation of ITSpeaker: Andy Nolan, Vice President UK, Ireland & Northern Europe, Lifesize

13:00 – 13:30Personalisation: Key to Successful Pervasive UC and Collaboration DeploymentsSpeaker: TBD, Cisco

13:30-14:00UC Audio DeploymentsSpeaker: Jim Fairweather, Executive Vice President Global Sales, Revolabs

14:00 – 14:30Fuelling Collaboration and Innovation in the Multi-Screen-Meets-BYOD WorkplaceSpeaker: Mary Ann de Lares Norris, COO, Oblong Industries

15:00 – 15:30How to Efficiently Scale UC&C to your Entire WorkforceSpeaker: Marius Nilsen, R&D, Pexip

15:30 – 16:00Collaboration Next: Delivering Mobile & Team Collaboration PervasivelySpeaker: Chris Wiborg, Director, Collaboration Portfolio Marketing, Cisco

This list of sessions is up to date at time of going to press: more sessions are still being added. For up-to-date information on the Showfloor Theatres go to www.iseurope.org

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ISE SHOWFLOOR THEATRES


Residential Solutions Theatre Stand 7-Z160

Tuesday 10 February 201511:30 - 12:00KNX Residential Solutions: How to Make it Happen?Speaker: José María Morcillo, Domenetio,

12:00 - 12:30Best Practices for Selling and Renewing Network Service Plans Speaker: Nickolas Phillips, VP of Sales & Marketing, Pakedge Device & Software

12:30 - 13:00Between On and Off in a Solid-State World: Considerations when Dimming LEDsSpeaker: Samuel Woodward, Educational Leader, Lutron

13:00 - 13:30Energy Drain or Gain: Trends in Automated Window Treatments to Amp up your Automated A/V SystemsSpeaker: Ian Claxton, Director, Qmotion UK

14:00 – 14:30Selling Luxury: Understanding the Affluent Customer and how to Give them what they WantSpeaker: Jeremy Burkhardt, CEO, Origin Acoustics

15:00 – 15:30Smart Audio for Smart HomesSpeaker: Bob Katz, CEO, Revolution Acoustics Wednesday 11 February 201511:00 - 11:30The HDBaseT Installer ZoneSpeaker: Adi Leshem, Marketing Manager, Valens

11:30 - 12:00The New Face of Residential AudioSpeaker: Bob Katz, CEO, Revolution Acoustics

12:00 - 12:30No Strings Attached: Considerations for Wireless Control of LightingSpeaker: Samuel Woodward, Educational Leader, Lutron

12:30 - 13:00Preserving Privacy and Safeguarding Your Home with Automated Window Treatments Speaker: Ian Claxton, Director, Qmotion UK

Commercial Solutions Theatre Stand 8-M370

Tuesday 10 February 201511:00 – 11:30Sound Masking: Distractions and Speech Privacy in a Truly Open-Concept SpaceSpeaker: Justin Stout, Director of Market Development, Cambridge Sound Management

12:30 – 13:00Museums: An Aural as well as a Visual ExperienceSpeaker: Johan Wadsten, Product Manager, Merging Technologies

13:00 – 13:30The Future of Digital Signage: Latest Trends in Display, Software and Connected TechnologiesSpeaker: Florian Rotberg, Invidis Consulting

13:30 – 14:00Generating the Return on Emotion: Serving the Sports Fans BetterSpeaker: Xavier De Vynck, VP Business Development, EVS

14:00 – 14:30An Artistic View on Creation of Content for Projection MappingSpeaker: Cédric Péri, Graphic Artist and 3D Designer, Danny Rose

14:30 – 15:00The User Interface: Digital Signage’s Ugly DucklingSpeaker: Jody Smith, Product Manager, BroadSign

15:30 – 16:00Welche Faktoren sind bei der Planung von Digital-Signage-Netzwerken zu berücksichtigen?Speaker: Claus Lohse, Beratungs & System GmbH Language: German

16:00 – 16:30Hamburg Planetarium opens a New Universe with Shure Atmosphea 3D SoundSpeaker: Thomas Kraupe, Director, Hamburg Planetarium

Wednesday 11 February 201511:00 – 11:304K in the Real WorldSpeaker: Sean Westgate, Technical Director, Green Hippo

12:00 – 12:30AV Standards: Foundation for Customers and ProvidersSpeaker: Jason Brameld, Principal Consultant, PTS Consulting Group; John Bailey, CTS-I, CTS-D, Vice President of Systems Integration, Whitlock

12:30 – 13:00Utrecht City Council: Using Digital Signage to Boost Customer SatisfactionSpeaker: Jasper Lukassen, Sales Manager, VHS

13:00 – 13:30Digital Signage and Technology Trends in Omni-Channel: On the Search for Virtual CookiesSpeaker: Florian Rotberg, Invidis Consulting

14:00 – 14:30‘‘Play Me’ Interactive Video Projection Mapping at Vivid SydneySpeaker: Cédric Péri, Graphic Artist and 3D Designer, Danny Rose

14:30 – 15:00Go Home TV, You’re Drunk: Proving the Value of Digital Signage to AdvertisersSpeaker: Daniel Parisien, Vice President, Marketing and Strategy, Broadsign

15:30 – 16:00KNX Commercial Solutions: One Step Ahead.Speaker: José María Morcillo, Domenetio,

Thursday 12 February 201511:30 – 12:00Multisensory Content for Theatre, Tours and EventsSpeaker: Cédric Péri, graphic artist and 3D designer, Danny Rose

12:00 – 12:30Digital Conference System Solution for Western African CommunitySpeaker: Clemens Sturm, Commercial Market Manager, Shure Distribution GmbH

12:30 – 13:00When Good Clouds Go Bad! How to Mitigate Risk when Moving to the Cloud for UC CollaborationSpeaker: Jon Tracey, StarLeaf, Director Service Provider Sales

12:30 – 13:00What Your Mother Never Told You About Digital SignageSpeaker: Stephanie Gutnik, Marketing and Business Development Manager, Broadsign

13:00 – 13:30Best Practice – Best of Digital Signage 2014/2015Speaker: Florian Rotberg, Invidis Consulting

14:30 – 15:00Simplifying and Maximising Digital SignageSpeaker: Micha Risling, Head of the Marketing Committee, HDBaseT Alliance

15:00 – 15:30Is the Market Ready for Audio-over-IP?Speaker: Kevin Sherwood, Field Sales Director, CIE-Group Ltd

This list of sessions is up to date at time of going to press: more sessions are still being added. For up-to-date information on the Showfloor Theatres go to www.iseurope.org

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CEDIA SESSIONS For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2015


CEDIA sessionsYou can register for all of the sessions directly when you register for the show. CEDIA education vouchers: If you are a CEDIA member and wish to use an education voucher to book on any of these courses, please contact Aneta Armova-Levin at [email protected]. One voucher is valid for a single one-day workshop or for four 90-minute sessions.

MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2015

Home Cinema Design Workshop – 1 DaySpeaker: Peter Aylett, Archimedia, UAE

Built around applying the CEDIA/CEA Home Cinema Audio and Video Recommended Practices documents, this interactive full-day workshop combines teaching in the morning with an afternoon of practical design working on real-world projects. We will be covering the new immersive audio formats, designing for 4K and maximising audio performance. This is not a beginners’ course and it is recommended that all attendees have some experience in the specification, design and installation of home cinemas.

09:15 – 17:00 Price: €215 (members), €275 (non-members) Room D201

IP Networking for Integrators – 1 DaySpeaker: Matt Dodd, Clavia, UK

This one-day course will provide you with all the necessary building blocks to design, configure and maintain a reliable networking infrastructure capable of driving the most demanding installations. You will also learn how to access the system remotely and be given useful techniques when explaining to customers why you need to be carrying out this work.


Project Management – 1 DaySpeaker: Simon Buddle, CEDIA

Project management is the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives. Running a project successfully will ultimately define the success or failure of a business in the CI marketplace. During the course we will explore areas like the cost-time- scope triangle and how they impact on the projects quality. Project management skills can be applied to almost any job task. This is a beginners’ course for those new to the industry and project management.


Wireless Networking Workshop – 1 DaySpeaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd, UK

The crowded Wi-Fi spectrum is busy! It’s essential that AV engineers understand wireless technology to ensure fast and reliable service to their customers. This one-day course starts by going ‘back to basics’. It will explore RF terms of data speed, frequency and coverage. It will also examine the configuration of wireless access points in both single and multiple cell configurations. Finally, wireless survey tools will demonstrate to establish likely conflicts and sources of interference. This course assumes a fundamental knowledge of IP networks.


TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2015

New Technologies UpdateSpeaker: Dave Pedigo, CEDIA

Focusing on the home technology and consumer trends that will shape your businesses in the next one to five years, this fast-paced seminar will prepare you for the hyper change that is now happening in the industry. This thought provoking seminar is essential for anyone who wants their eyes opened to the future of home technology.


Principles of Project Management Speaker: Simon Buddle, CEDIA

A brief overview of the cornerstone principles of the project manager’s armoury that enable them to deliver a successful project on time, on budget whilst managing costs and quality. Understanding and defining milestones in your project coupled with a strong sense for the projects budget will enable you to create a positive impact on any companies profitability. This course is just the tip of the iceberg but will give you valuable skills that will make you more effective and able to run projects more efficiently.


Remote System Access – Methods, Security and Best PracticesSpeaker: Peter Aylett, Archimedia, UAE

With nearly all the devices we now install in the home touching an IP network, this seminar will look at the methods for accessing home systems from the internet. From maintenance to monitoring we will be discussing how to balance usability, performance and security to provide your customers with fantastic functionality, and you with additional business opportunities.


Ultra HD/4K: Everything You Need to Know about the Next Big ThingSpeaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd, UK

Video resolution is growing. The move from HD to 4K/UHD and beyond (‘AnyK’) brings higher bandwidths, bit depths and bigger demands on video distribution. This course explores the technology changes and system requirements for next generation video distribution. The HDBaseT format and its role in moving higher resolution video around the home will be discussed.This course will also help demystify technologies such as Ultra HD, 4K resolution, colour space, compression, frame rate and HDMI extension, and help installers and system designers to be successful in this exciting and growing segment of the market. We will also look at new content protection technologies and how these are impacting the delivery of 4K Ultra HD studio content.


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TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2015 CONTINUED

Atmos, Auro 3D & More: Object-Based Audio from the Cinema to the Home Theatre Speaker: Guy Singleton, Imagine This, UK

Do you design and install home theatres? Do you want to know how you can include the newest audio technologies?Learn the essentials of real world theatre design, incorporating the newest sound developments from Dolby and Auro. Understand how these new object-based audio formats will affect your cinema designs and if you really can make the leap from 5.1 to 13.1 in the real world. For explanations of how these modern audio developments will enhance your real-world theatre designs, this is the course for you.


Networking and IP Speaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd, UK

The vast majority of electronic systems are now connected via an IP network. Understanding IP technology is the key to success in today’s residential and commercial market places. The purpose of this course is to provide foundation knowledge of IP (Internet Protocol) networks. It’s aimed at beginners who are looking for foundation knowledge of IP networking before moving on to more advanced courses. By the end of this course, participants will be able to explain protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, and NAT at a basic level in preparation for further study.


HDMI 2.0 – The Next Generation for Video ConnectivitySpeaker: Chris Pinder, HD Connectivity, UK

HDMI is a cornerstone technology in home entertainment and features in almost every AV installation. Version 2.0 is the largest change to the core specification since HDMI’s launch. So how has it changed? Key enhancements have been added to the HDMI interface to improve the audiovisual experience. This course will deliver the essential information that all installers, integrators and system designers need to know. Expect in-depth information, practical advice and a deep insight into this exciting development.


WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2015

Ecological Automation – the Basics of EnergySpeaker: Daniel Knight, Fibaro, UK

Year-on-year our energy bills continue to rise, putting pressure on consumers and damaging our planet. Are we overlooking energy efficiency within the connected home? The course focuses on providing installers and integrators with the tools and knowledge to identify, monitor and actively manage the energy consumed in residential environments through the use of Smart Technologies. We’ll talk mostly about demand control, but touch on some exciting new developments in supply efficiency and sustainable energy harvesting.Aside from learning about simple, easy to implement energy saving ideas for Connected Homes, delegates will see new market opportunities that can positively contribute to the bottom line of their businesses.This course will also take a candid look at the opportunity low-cost energy technologies offer in getting the smart home message to more homeowners.


Get the Picture? – Introduction to Video CalibrationSpeaker: Sawan Nichani, MacBee, India

This course is designed for more than just an introduction to video calibration. Attendees will get an overview of the complete professional calibration process, the hardware and software used as well as understanding the various advance picture modes and controls. A must-attend course for industry professionals interested in understanding the process and the benefits of video calibration.


Let There Be Light – Starting Out in Lighting ControlSpeaker: Guy Singleton, Imagine This, UK

This course offers a unique overview of the most important aspects of lighting design. It will cover design, install and commissioning lighting systems. It will also deliver a fascinating insight into terms such as overload, earth leakage, leading and trailing edge, DALI and PWM. Design for those getting to grips with lighting this course is the perfect introduction to a fascinating subject.


Wash, Rinse, Repeat – Standardising the Sales ProcessSpeaker: Matt Dodd, Clavia, UK

Saying ‘yes’ to every deal can often lead to big losses; controversially, ‘no’ could well be a profitable word for your business. This facilitated seminar will introduce you to fantastic techniques to ‘compartmentalise’ your business and closely monitor your profit levels more successfully.


In for the Money – The CEDIA Profit LabSpeaker: Matt Dodd, Clavia, UK

Come and find out how you can turn a hobby into a business, with the key focus on making profit. Remember, turnover is for vanity and profit is for sanity in today’s business – this short course will not let you down.


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Designing a Gaming Room – The Real Story Speaker: Christiaan Buekes, Sphere Custom Design, South Africa

Home cinema is no longer just for movies. Gaming rooms offer a huge potential customer base, all looking for a more involving, enveloping experience. Home cinema designers are perfectly placed to deliver that experience.This course explores the new technologies, design criteria and human factors that need to be understood when building a room for gaming. Terms such as lag, frames per second, multiple-monitor, multi-player and multi-platform will all be explained. Seating, control and networking considerations will also feature in this fun course.


The Art of Project DocumentationSpeaker: Miguel Soto, Diamond Technology Ltd, UK

Possibly the most important element in the smooth running of any project is the quality of the prepared documentation. This includes the bill of materials (the quote), functional (architectural) specification, cable schedules, schematic drawings, plan drawings and detail drawings. This course will teach you how to use documentation to ensure great project communication. Attendees will receive practical tips on how to lay out the documents as well as going through proper revision management. All delegates will be given a CD with sample drawings and documentation.


How to Work Profitably with Architects and Other SpecifiersSpeaker: Christiaan Buekes, Sphere Custom Design

Are you friend or are you foe? Bridging the sometimes arduous communication gap between the other professionals in our prestigious projects can be daunting at first. With CEDIA guidance and education you will be well on your way to integrating with other trades as a seamless team, to deliver only the best.


Introduction to KNXSpeaker: Scott Burgess, Ivory Egg, UK

The Intro to KNX offers a practical and theoretical introduction into what KNX has to offer. It has been designed to give a technical insight of the functions, benefits and practicalities of using KNX as well as highlighting the breadth and flexibility of using KNX in terms of design options, energy saving and environmental benefits.


Introduction to Building Management SystemsSpeaker: Dave Robinson, Sensible Heat, UK

Building management systems (BMS) is a catch-all term that covers electronic controls used to control mechanical services in buildings. Very common in commercial buildings, BMS is now increasingly being found in many high-end residential properties. These systems are traditionally supplied by specialist contractors as part of the mechanical package, but custom installers are often required to interface with these systems, or sometimes asked to provide the BMS themselves. This course will explain what systems are typically covered by a BMS, and why there is a requirement for a dedicated specialist system, with its special HVAC functions and algorithms. We’ll cover the importance of energy management, and how the BMS can help with this. We will touch on typical interfacing techniques, and look at some of the complications and pitfalls of dealing with contractors who may be more familiar with systems in commercial buildings.


WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2015 CONTINUED


THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2015

Fifty First Dates – Finding Love for your Brand OnlineSpeaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd, UK

Using the ever-growing number of online platforms for your company marketing can be appealing. Yet your key messages can soon get lost, become confusing and even be destructive if not co-ordinated. So how can we bring these activities together to build a solid brand that drives sales? In this course we will look at combining online activity to build a brand that clients know, like, trust and even love! The session is suitable for integrators, manufacturers and distributors alike. Attendees will leave with a marketing template to use in their own business and a clear path for success.


Dealing with Customers –The Good, The Bad, and The UglySpeaker: Matt Dodd, Clavia, UK

Have you ever been asked to ‘sharpen your pencil’ when presenting a quotation to a customer? Do you have customers who simply cannot make up their mind? Are you challenged on every aspect of your quote? If so, then you need to join us for this confidence boost when dealing with your customers. This seminar will give you fantastic tips and techniques to take back to your workplace to help you handle your customers.


Using CEDIA’s Recommended Wiring Guidelines Speaker: Simon Buddle, CEDIA

The CEDIA ‘Smart Home’ Wiring Guidelines are rapidly being adopted as the industry standard for residential wiring in new build properties. These guidelines are being used by M&E consultants, electrical contractors, builders and property developers alike. The course will explore three key areas of the guidelines: 1) The technical element; 2) Why they are relevant now; 3) How to get involved and sell them to benefit your business.


How to Work Profitably with Architects and Other SpecifiersSpeaker: Christiaan Buekes, Sphere Custom Design, South Africa

Are you friend or are you foe?Bridging the sometimes arduous communication gap between the other professionals in our prestigious projects can be daunting at first. With CEDIA guidance and education you will be well on your way to integrating with other trades as a seamless team, to deliver only the best.



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seminars at ISE 2015, as well as member discounts for the Master Class

with Robert Simpson, the CTS Study Session, and the Women of InfoComm

Network Breakfast. Non-members must purchase vouchers to attend

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MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2015

CTS Study SessionSpeaker: Bill Thomas, CTS-I, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International

Certifi ed Technology Specialist (CTS) is recognised worldwide as the leading AV professional certifi cation. Earning your CTS is a true mark of distinction and an indicator of your professional abilities to your peers and clients. Don’t let your anxiety about test topics or unfamiliarity with the testing process hold you back from taking the CTS exam. InfoComm University has developed a new, one-day course designed to help you master multiple choice test-taking with timed, interactive drills using real CTS exam practice questions.

In this fast-paced, highly interactive session you’ll explore:• The best strategies for analysing and answering multiple choice test questions• How to focus your study time and areas to study• Which areas you need more study• Additional drills and tips in AV math• A review of networking basics

As a special bonus for this course only, registrants will receive access to the InfoComm CTS Prep Online course prior to attending the CTS Study Session. The self-paced CTS Prep Online course includes practice activities, videos, information, and study tips to help you prepare for the Certifi ed Technology Specialist (CTS) exam. To obtain the best results it is strongly recommended that students complete CTS Prep Online prior to attending the CTS Study Session at ISE.Take the next step to earning your CTS. Join us for this engaging day of guided test-taking practice, readiness assessment and review.


TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2015

Master Class with Robert Simpson: Displays of Today and Tomorrow Speaker: Robert Simpson, Founder Director, Electrosonic

The session is divided into four sections. The fi rst is a refresher tutorial on such topics as visual acuity, the photopic luminosity function, contrast sensitivity function, temporal modulation transfer function and chromaticity. These are then related to display performance. Particular emphasis is given to existing and forthcoming standards in respect of the contrast performance of both fl at panel and projected images.

The second section is devoted to fl at panel displays. Mention is made of many fl at panel technologies that have fallen by the wayside, have not yet become well established, or are not mainstream. The main emphasis is on LCDs and LED displays. Besides explaining how these displays work, it explains what terms like ‘In-Plane Switching LCD’ and ‘Vertical Alignment LCD’ mean and reviews the phenomenal progress in LCD and the current state of the art.

The third section is devoted to projection. This describes how the main electronic projection technologies (LCD, LCOS and DLP) work, and the range of products available from pico projectors to high-power 4K. The hot topic at the moment is ‘laser’, so an evaluation of illumination technologies forms a signifi cant part of this section.

The fi nal section applications develops some of the topics already presented, for example, the problems presented by the very high data rates required, and introduces some more specialist aspects of displays. Examples include the choice of display technology for control rooms and 3D and autostereoscopic displays.



Needs Analysis of End-User Requirements – What Are They Really Saying?Speaker: Bill Thomas, CTS-I, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International

The answers are always the same: “We just want it to be reliable, easy to use and cheap… Oh, and we want you to improve the experience at the same time!” This seminar looks at processes and techniques to draw out the real deliverables from end users, make sure you’re talking to the actual stakeholders, manage expectations, and capture the vital aspects into realistic plans to satisfy customers.Seminar Level: Basic

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40 Room D204

Understand Multi-Channel Projection – Challenges and SolutionsSpeaker: David Aleksandersen, CEO, Smart Simulation

As the demand for higher pixel count in entertainment, visitor attractions, visualisation suites and collaborative workspaces grows, blending together the output from two or more projectors into one larger, seamless image can be a good solution. Become familiar with the considerations that must be made to secure seamless overlap zones, uniformity in brightness, colour and stability over time.

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40 Room D203

Cloud Computing and Big Data. What Is It? How Does It Work? Why You Should CareSpeaker: David Snipp, CTO, Stardraw.com

Understand what cloud computing really is and how it works. What is Big Data and how is it built on top of cloud computing? What about privacy and security? How does all this aff ect you?Seminar Level: Basic

11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40 Room D204

HDMI-Over-IP: Setting Up a Matrix and Video WallsSpeaker: Stuart Lockhart, General Manager, Vision

This session will be an introduction to setting up an HDMI matrix using existing IP LAN infrastructure. It will cover what is possible with current products as well as discussing using the LAN as a backbone versus HDBaseT, and IP products under development. Users will walk away having a clearer understanding of IP versus HDBaseT and the strengths and weaknesses of each.Seminar Level: Advanced (5+ years’ experience)

11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40 Room D203

Assistive Listening Technology & AV ApplicationsSpeaker: Jonathon Hoskin, Technical Sales Engineer, Ampetronic

This seminar is intended to present what people with hearing loss experience in busy or noisy environments when trying to access the audio content of public services. By the end, you will understand why assistive listening tech is necessary, why induction loops are the preferred choice, the types of systems available and their applications, and why all systems should be frequently tested.Seminar Level: Basic

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40 Room D203




Internet Video Streaming FundamentalsSpeaker: Peter Maag, Chief Marketing Offi cer, Haivision

Learn the fundamentals of internet streaming, including the basics of video compression, related IP encapsulation protocols, and techniques for maximising viewer experience over networks with variable bandwidth, and to devices with varying capabilities and requirements. We will explore the basics of IP video, source encoding, internet streaming, and streaming protocol comparisons. Seminar Level: Basic

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40 Room D204

InfoComm Lab: Succeeding with EDID Speaker: Ohad Oman, Product Manager, Kramer Electronics

How to make the most out of the benefi ts of EDID while avoiding the common EDID-related pitfalls in HDMI installations. The basics of EDID will be explained and explored, followed by a hands-on-lab showing how to design HDMI installation correctly, what are the common installations mistakes and how to design to avoid them.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

14:30 – 16:30 Price: €40 Room D403

Solid State: The Illumination FutureSpeaker: David Aleksandersen, CEO, Smart Simulation

Solid-state illumination has been the ‘next big thing’ in the projection industry for quite a while. With numerous product introductions over the past year, ‘next’ is ‘now’. Learn the technical details of solid-state illumination (LED, laser, hybrids) as well as the practical and fi nancial impact it will have on the projection business.Seminar Level: Basic

14:30 – 15:30 Price: €40 Room D203

Streaming AV – A Wave of Opportunities Speaker: Erez Dafnai, Product Manager, Kramer Electronics

Video and audio over IP technologies take many shapes and forms, from encoding and decoding appliances, through multi-user collaboration systems, enterprise video platforms, and wireless devices. In this session, we will review some of these technologies and implementations, and explore the various applications in which streaming AV is used today and can be used in the near future. We will note how these technologies can fi t right into existing infrastructures and create new growth opportunities.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

14:30 – 15:30 Price: €40 Room D204

Digital Audio Protocols – What Are Your Options?Speaker: Gordon Moore, CTS, Vice President – Sales, Lectrosonics

Today’s AV market has a variety of digital options available for transporting audio over category cabling. This session will cover the various platforms and address each in terms of technical requirements, performance implications, interoperability and design considerations. What is the network load? Can I run my audio on the company network? We will address both the advantages of digital transport and the disadvantages compared to analogue systems. Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

16:00 – 17:00 Price: €40 Room D204

How To Combat Design Errors and Low Bid WinsSpeaker: Sarah Becher, CTS-D, CTS-I, Regional Director of Operations/Design Engineer, Visual Innovations Company

All too often a job becomes a ‘fi nish it and get out’ exercise. How do you balance the pressures of the business and making profi t with delivering a properly completed and working system for your clients?Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

16:00 – 17:00 Price: €40 Room D203

WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2015

Destination 2020 – Future Trends in AV and Electronic SystemsSpeakers: Brad Grimes, Director of Editorial Services, InfoComm InternationalJulian Philips, Executive VP, WhitlockFrank Sheehan, Director of Technology, Visual AcuityRobert Simpson, Founder Director, ElectrosonicThierry Ollivier, Director of Business Development, Venues & Hospitality, BarcoFlorian Rotberg, Managing Director, Invidis Consulting

What will professional AV and electronic systems integration look like in 2020 and beyond? At what point will the majority of AV signals travel over air instead of wires? What challenges will 8K resolution present? How will smart buildings become smarter – and what role will AV systems play? Most importantly, what technology that we can’t imagine today will upend our world tomorrow?

The answers will shape the AV and electronic systems markets for years to come. Hear from our expert panel as they project fi ve to 10 years into the future of AV and electronics to separate fads from game-changing features. Bring your own questions and prognostications as you and the panel seek to identify the Top 5 Future Trends to come out of ISE 2015.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

09:30 – 11:00 Price: €40 Room D203

4K and StreamingSpeaker: Justin Kennington, Technology Manager, Crestron DigitalMedia

Learn about the two hottest subjects in AV distribution today: how to distribute 4K video, and how distributing content via Ethernet streaming can help you leverage the network. You’ll learn system design considerations necessary to ensure reliable 4K switching that works every time. As we move on to streaming media, you’ll learn how to overcome distance limitations, benefi t from lower cost of infrastructure, and embrace the ‘bring your own device’ movement.Seminar Level: Advanced (5+ years’ experience)

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40 Room D204

Design Documentation and TenderingSpeaker: Bill Thomas, CTS-I, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International

Ever deliver a system to customers to have them suddenly say, “That’s not what I asked for?” If so, it’s likely a lesson you’ll never forget and never want to repeat – but how do you methodically prevent upset expectations, misunderstandings, and reduce expensive change orders while ensuring the AV system meets the purpose? InfoComm tackled just this issue with the Standard Guide for Audiovisual Design and Coordination Processes. Join us for a step-through of this helpful standard guide, and receive a copy of the guide to use in future projects.Seminar Level: Basic

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40 Room D403

Facility Video Streaming FundamentalsSpeaker: Peter Maag, Chief Marketing Offi cer, Haivision

Learn the fundamentals of video streaming within a facility from the basics of video compression and live encoding, networking, playout and control. Understand component selection, compatibility and performance. Dive into MPEG, secure multicast, IP transport, multi-bitrate streaming, viewing experience optimisation and more as you prepare solutions for video distribution, advanced collaboration, and IPTV throughout facilities. Also, gain insights into extending video to other facilities and to internet audiences.Seminar Level: Basic

11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40 Room D204



WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2015 CONTINUED

USB Deep Dive Technology Exploration for AV Design and Integration ProfessionalsSpeaker: Joe Cornwall, CTS-D, ISF-C, Technology Evangelist, Legrand

Universal Serial Bus is a core technology for interactive, presentation and collaboration AV systems. Now, three new standards have been released that will profoundly affect the deployment of USB-equipped devices: the USB Power Delivery Standard, the USB 3.1 data standard and the USB Type C connector.

This class will prepare the participant with a deep dive exploration of USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1, power delivery and connection technology standards, applications and performance. Participants will leave with an understanding of USB that will be vital when integrating interactive flat panels, projectors and whiteboards, USB charging stations, integrating mobile devices with fixed AV assets and more.Seminar Level: Advanced (5+ years’ experience)

11:30 – 13:30 Price: €40 Room D203

Network Administrators: Cracking the Code Speaker: Kevin Huysegoms, CTS, Chief Wire Shark, A-Knowledge

This course will cover various potential issues when dealing with residential and/or corporate networks. Every topic from this course is based on a real-life example and it will have a theoretical and practical approach. This will teach you the terminology of networking aspects and will hopefully help you in the future when dealing with a network (administrator) issue.

Topics covered will include: the importance of the broadcast domain; network improperly configured for multicast traffic; ‘please get a copy of the logical network topology’; network latency; Apple Bonjour (mDNS) implementation; requesting VPN access; when the network administrator doesn’t own the 2.4GHz spectrum for his or her Wi-Fi network; true Wi-Fi roaming.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40 Room D204

Deploying USB, HDMI and DisplayPort Bus Powered Solutions in AV System DesignSpeaker: Joe Cornwall, CTS-D, ISF-C, Technology Evangelist, Legrand

In today’s AV industry it’s common to design, install and maintain a system that relies on other devices, either further upstream or downstream in the system, for operating power. It has never been more important to have a clear understanding of the limitations of various common bus powered devices: interactive video panels rely on USB connectivity; auto-switching solutions rely on power delivered by the video source; DACs, media converters and signal extenders embedded in cables and termination boxes often depend solely on the power supplied by the video or audio source.

Do you know that your system will perform, or are you just hoping it will? This course will help you avoid the most common pitfalls of bus powered AV solutions and ensure that your system delivers quality, dependable performance.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

14:30 – 16:00 Price: €40 Room D203

Designing AV for the FutureSpeaker: Todd Hutchins, CTS-D, ISF-C, TSA, Chief Technology Officer, USIS AudioVisual Systems

Building-wide management technology is forcing the audiovisual industry to change its model at the core. The focus of AV is no longer about a single room design; the future of AV is about the global management of all systems under a single IP-based network so that all building-wide technology can be monitored, managed and controlled from a centralised command centre.

AV teams will need to begin shifting their thinking at the planning and design phases. Physical connectivity such as cabling and comms will need to be carefully considered so that all systems and protocols can be integrated into a centralised infrastructure.

AV is no longer a spoke in the wheel; AV has the capability and resources to be the driving force that maintains the infrastructure supporting all disciplines within any organisation.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

14:30 – 15:30 Price: €40 Room D403

Project Close-Out – The Last 10% Shouldn’t Take 3 MonthsSpeaker: Sarah Becher, CTS-D, CTS-I, Regional Director of Operations/Design Engineer, Visual Innovations Company

Getting a project closed out can be frustrating. Learn what you should do to manage your client’s expectations. This seminar will provide recommendations for timing the tasks and benchmarks to assure the project progresses and provides the documentation you need to complete the close-out.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

14:30 – 15:30 Price: €40 Room D204

Building Large Scale, Low Cost Lecture Capture – The Norwegian Story Speaker: Thorleif Hallén, Manager Education Technologies, UNINETT

What’s driving the rapid expansion of lecture capture in Norway? UNINETT. Since 2011 the network has been hosting a program with a singular goal – to digitise higher education in the country. This session will share the story of how a national infrastructure for lecture capture was built on the foundation of UNINETT’s world-class network that ultimately connects all public universities and colleges throughout the country. You’ll learn how working together, across organisational boundaries, dramatically reduces the cost of lecture capture while boosting results; and you’ll learn how the organisation uses Mediasite to help member schools share lectures, support mobile devices and use videoconferencing.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2 years’ experience)

16:00 – 17:00 Price: €40 Room D403

THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2015

Exploring HDBaseTSpeaker: Bill Thomas, CTS-I, Staff Instructor, InfoComm International

In this lively session, you will explore HDBaseT, an innovative, emergent connectivity standard for distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content. Examine how HDBaseT’s unique feature set impacts your system design, installation, troubleshooting and verification procedures. A representative with the HDBaseT Alliance will be on hand to answer your questions.Seminar Level: Basic

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40 Room D204

Five New Technologies That Will Change the Industry: An AV PerspectiveSpeaker: Joe Cornwall, CTS-D, ISF-C, Technology Evangelist, Legrand

It took 25 years for telephones to reach 10% market adoption. It took less than five years for network tablet devices to achieve the same 10% rate. It took an additional half-century for telephones to reach 40% market penetration. Smartphones took less than 10 years to reach the same benchmark, if we time their introduction all the way back to the 2002 shipment of the first fully functional BlackBerry. The first country to complete the transition to digital video broadcast was the Netherlands, which switched off all analogue services in December 2006. That was just eight years ago! Imagine what the AV industry will look like in five more years! In this presentation we will work to answer the following questions: What is the future of analogue connectivity? How will internet and LAN technology affect AV system design over the next five years? What connections should we anticipate for future system expansion? How much resolution is enough to accommodate new and emerging content? How much bandwidth is enough? Working from a careful analysis of industry forecasts and cultural evolution, we will look at the numbers and the trends. We will explore technologies that exist right now and are currently being developed into products that will be put into a box to ship to you, to your clients, and to your industry over the coming months. The most valuable business asset is knowledge, and nothing is quite as powerful as knowledge of what’s to come! Seminar Level: Basic

10:00 – 11:00 Price: €40 Room D203



THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2015 CONTINUED

HDMI vs Display Port – Format Wars!Speaker: Bill Schripsema, CTS, Senior Commercial Product Manager, Atlona

This seminar will compare HDMI and DisplayPort, the two leading digital video standards with copy protection. We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of each. Finally we will discuss the issues they present for systems integrators.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40 Room D204Using Frame Grabbing Technology in Modern AV SolutionsSpeaker: Leroy Chiao, NASA Astronaut, VP, Epiphan Systems

This session will provide an introduction into frame grabber and capture card technology and explain the differences between the different kinds of screen-capture devices on the market. It will go in-depth into how to use that technology to bring external video sources to a wide array of solutions. The session will cover the most widespread videoconferencing and UCC systems such as Microsoft Lync and Cisco WebEx, providing the listener with all the information needed in order to integrate video capture solutions into those products. Simple and easy to integrate software solutions, such as Skype and Citrix GoToMeeting, will also be covered. Finally, real-time media ingest for software-based processing systems such as Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder and VideoLAN’s VLC will also be covered. The listeners will learn how to integrate modern digital AV equipment with SDI, HDMI, and DVI as well as legacy VGA, RGB, and composite/S-Video interfaces into the modern AV ecosystem easily and effectively. Attendees will come out of this session with a clear vision of how to integrate practically any video source into their application through the use of frame grabbing technology, whether for the corporate, live production, education, security, or any other industry.Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

14:30 – 15:30 Price: €40 Room D204

Unified Communications and Collaboration: Its Impact on the Audiovisual IndustrySpeaker: To be announced

Only a few years ago audiovisual, information technology, and telecommunications were considered distinct disciplines. Today, they have converged, each with a role to play in larger integration projects.The evolution of IT has led to a business paradigm that has large companies distributing products in large quantities. Often, customers have to handle their own deployment and configuration, seeking assistance from the manufacturer under the auspices of a service agreement. With the advent of UCC and the continued growth of AV system elements within the IT network, the shift towards the IT business paradigm is occurring in the AV marketplace.This class provides an overview of how to overcome business challenges and capitalise on the UCC solutions employing AV professionals who own the skillset to provide benefits, capabilities, and support beyond out-of-the-box and limited implementations. The session also defines the UCC design characteristics taken into consideration by AV professionals to overcome user challenges and achieve a seamless, high-quality UCC solution.Seminar Level: Basic

16:00 – 17:00 Price: €40 Room D204

Instore Analytics – Improve The ROI of Your DS Solution and Enhance Customer Experience at the Same TimeSpeaker: Daniel Gasser, Partner, Relevance Analytics

Digital signage investments are growing at a rapid pace, and new technologies are delivering fantastic opportunities to improve customer experiences and more revenue. But how do you determine if your investment in digital signage is achieving results? Is your content improving the customer experience? How do you measure the digital signage investment in terms of increased sales? Are there ways of leveraging your company’s investment in online marketing to improve that in your stores? What are the opportunities generally forgotten with digital signage deployments? What are fast and easy ways to improve your ROI in digital signage?Seminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40 Room D204

Microsoft Lync and the Quest for Broad UC&C InteroperabilitySpeaker: Marius Nilsen, R&D, Pexip

With the deployment of Microsoft Lync in many organisations, videoconferencing rooms and systems are challenged with interoperability requirements that are not met by currently installed systems. This sessions covers important topics such as:

• How do I integrate Microsoft Lync with my existing videoconferencing systems?• Insight into codecs and protocols that you must be aware of to integrate Lync with traditional videoconferencing systems from Cisco, Polycom and others• Gateway and transcoding functionalities, benefits and function• Functionality and pitfalls when integrating AV and LyncSeminar Level: Intermediate (2+ years’ experience)

13:00 – 14:00 Price: €40 Room D203

Collaboration in the BYOD EraSpeaker: Neta Lempert, VP Digital Business Development, Kramer Electronics

BYOD connectivity to display systems remains a very hot topic – navigating the variety of available systems and more importantly the restrictions in what can be shared from which type of device is complex. Sharing a screen is not enough any longer. In this session you will understand the key issues around deployment, network security and presentation material sharing restrictions as well as the modern tools of conducting a meeting. Forget everything you know about wireless presentation. It is the time for a real collaboration.Seminar Level: Basic

14:30 – 15:30 Price: €40 Room D203

Debunking HD ConnectivitySpeaker: Justin Kennington, Technology Manager, Crestron DigitalMedia

Digital video is a constantly evolving, moving target that remains a mystery to most. New specifications and emerging technologies seem to rewrite the rules on a daily basis. This course will demystify marketing terminology around resolutions (2K, 4K, UHD), HDMI versions (1.3/1.4/2.0), and other transport formats like DisplayPort and HDBaseT. Learn how resolutions, frame rates, colour models, and colour depth affect data rates, which influences system design and performance. Understand the impact of HDCP technology, including HDCP 2.2, on existing systems and future projects. You won’t want to miss this compelling session.Seminar Level: (Intermediate: 2+ years’ experience)

11:30 – 12:30 Price: €40 Room D203

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Hall 6

ANTIFERENCE Antiference manufactures TV aerials and

media distribution equipment. The company’s

product range has expanded over its 75-

year history and now includes domestic SKY

accessories, HD distribution, CCTV and LCD

TV mounts as well as distribution equipment

for multi-dwelling units.

Stand: 6-M160

BUSINESS SOURCE SOLUTIONSLooking for dealers internationally, UK-

headquartered distributor Business

Source Solutions represents a number

of manufacturers in markets such as

interactive touchscreens, visualisers, digital

signage, tablets and entry management

systems.

Stand: 6-M158

COREPIXXMultitouch systems are the speciality of

Corepixx with the company’s range of

Pixx solutions including the PixxPad wall-

mounted interactive information search

screen which is available as standard in 47in

form but can be custom-built in other sizes.

Stand: 6-M154

EILON ENGINEERINGEilon Engineering’s Ron StageMaster

wireless and wired systems are designed

for load monitoring and overload prevention

– the solution, the company says, to

unpredictable load distribution on stage.

Load cell types include shackle pin, hoist

Integrated and classic.

Stand: 6-M152

HOLDANUK-based European AV distributor Holdan

represents brands including Blackmagic

Design, Datavideo, Panasonic, tvONE and

Magenta Research. The company says it

supports these with a team of pre-sales

managers and technical support specialists

to deliver the best customer experience.

Stand: 6-M164

KXWELL SOLUTIONS Discovery Zone exhibitor KXWELL Solutions

hails from Singapore, and the company’s

product range is designed for PTZ camera

users who need both indoor and outdoor

pan/tilt heads that are compatible with all

types of base unit.

Stand: 6-M162

OPTIMUSFounded in 1933, Spanish company

Optimus’s ISE focus is on its range of

public address and voice alarm systems

for airports, train stations, shopping malls,

corporate buildings, factories and so on.

Stand: 6-M156

POLAR AUDIO POLAR audio is the exclusive UK distributor

for brands such as beyerdynamic, Biamp and

Mackie which the company says are backed

by the highest level of sales and technical

support and a network of specialist systems

integrators.

Stand: 6-M150

Plenty to discoverAn overview of ISE 2015’s showcase of emerging companies and technologies

ISE’s Discovery Zone provides the opportunity for visitors to simply and quickly find

new ideas, new products and new solutions from companies that haven’t previously

exhibited at ISE. Mounted last year for the first time, its success sees the number of

companies participating in the Discovery Zone almost double to 20. Located in the

hallway between Halls 8 and 9 and in Hall 6, the Discovery Zone provides easy access

for visitors looking for what might become “the next big thing”.

Hall 8

CE-LINKHDMI cables, HDMI switchers, splitters,

matrixes, converters, adapters, mini

DisplayPort cables – these are just a few of

the products offered by CE-LINK. Its products

are backed by 200 R&D personnel and

160,000 square metres of manufacturing

space.

Stand: 8-H145

COLOR-SPACEWhen integrating LED displays from different

batches, achieving colour and brightness

uniformity can be a challenge. Color-Space

provides a photometric measurement and

calibration calibration tool to enable pixel-by-

pixel improvement for a broad range of LED

brands.

Stand: 8-H105

EASYLEDeasyLED by DynamicDigital is a tool designed

to help installers and integrators manage

their LED business. It was created to help

factories and distributors of LED displays to

determine the best solution for customers.

Stand: 8-H115

EVSAccording to EVS, its solutions for the

efficient production of live, enriched video

programming in news, sport, entertainment

and media are used by broadcasters,

production companies, post-production

facilities, film studios, content owners and

archive libraries around the world.

Stand: 8-H110

GEEMARC TELECOMInductive loops for use at points of sale and

points of service, together with amplified

television listeners and a new range of

heavy-duty telecommunication devices are

the ISE focus for French company Geemarc

Telecom.

Stand: 8-H100

LIFECYCLE SOLUTION FINANCEIf it’s funding you’re looking for, Lifecycle

Solution Finance has over a decade of

experience in providing flexible product

and project financing solutions to vendors,

distributors, resellers and end users in the

audiovisual, IT and collaboration industries.

Stand: 8-H130

LITE-PUTERLite-Puter is a designer and manufacturer

of professional lighting control system for

architectural and entertainment applications

including international hotels, shopping

malls, museums, and national parks who use

the system to reduce energy and save cost.

Stand: 8-H135

MSTRMSTR’s boast is that its entire product

range – which includes mounting products,

speakers, distribution systems, racking,

cables, alarm products and screens – has

been designed by custom installers for

custom installers.

Stand: 8-H150

MTETaiwanese company MTE provides

customised solutions for the digital signage,

retail kiosk, photo kiosk, panel PC and

POS terminal market. Established in 2001,

the company prides itself on its flexibility,

professionalism and service.

Stand: 8-H120

NESTOR COMPANYServing Benelux and northern France, Nestor

distributes automation, security, intercom

and parking solutions. The company says

that its extensive stock holding means that it

is able to serve the majority of its customers

within 24 hours.

Stand: 8-H125

PUREDOMOTICA Touchscreens are the speciality of Dutch

company PureDomotica. Available with

black or white scratch-resistant tempered

glass, the screens are designed for home

automation, digital reception and product

presentation and are said to be easily wall-

installable.

Stand: 8-H155

QUANTUM DATAVisitors involved in installing HDMI, HDBaseT

and 3G-SDI systems looking for test

equipment will be interested by the 780C

that Quantum Data is showcasing. The

company also offers training on the use of its

equipment to make systems more robust.

Stand: 8-H140

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IBOARDTOUCH

First-time exhibitor iBoardTouch

will showcase its interactive real-

time collaboration technology,

including the new Ultra HD i98

screen with 10-point touch, and

its suite of software tools for

enhanced interactive real-time

collaboration.

Its DigiClass digital

classroom software can

connect mobile devices with

the iBoardtouch screen and

includes voting functions to

make it easy to set up quizzes

and tests, while its DigiClass

10in tablet comes pre-loaded

with DigiClass for wireless

connection to iBoardTouch Lite

and Pro ranges.

It also has motion detection

and voice command technology

for interactive touchscreens. Its

IWBPro (iBoardTouch interactive

whiteboard technology) opens

SMART and Promethean files on

iBoardTouch, while its VCC (video

conferencing and collaboration)

software provides cloud storage

and virtual network add-ons for

secure file storage and sharing.

iBoardTouch will also show

digital signage software, a

touchtable and table stand

for interactive touchscreens

allowing 360º collaboration, and

a counterbalanced wall lift that

allows the screen height to be

easily adjusted by the touch of

a hand.

Stand: 10-P144

A lesson for real-time interactive collaboration

One of the keys to ISE’s growth is its continuing ability to attract new companies to the exhibition floor. This year there are 209 new exhibitors at the time of writing – over the next four pages we highlight a selection of the broad range of technologies they will be bringing to Amsterdam for the first time

AIMLINE

Making a debut at ISE 2015 will

be the first model of the ALX-

Series of digitally steerable

column loudspeakers that can be

integrated into existing networks

using Dante connectivity.

The series currently consists of

the ALX-8, which can be cascaded

in up to six units in horizontal

and vertical configurations. The

speaker sports a heavy-duty

aluminium enclosure with a slim

design, and features Dante audio

input and output, multi-beam

technology for horizontal and

vertical beam control, strong SPL,

IP networking and analogue and

digital inputs. As the speakers

make use of Dante connectivity,

no audio signal conversion is

necessary, allowing the audio to

remain in the digital domain.

Also to be showcased is the

ALM-Series, which consists of a

family of active two-way column

speakers. All have the ability to set

column elevation, focus distance,

focus elevation and opening angle

parameters to determine the

beam of each speaker.

Three models of different

lengths (from 1,100mm to

3,300mm) are available, starting

with a model with 10 3.5in

drivers for low/mid-range

frequencies and two ribbon HF

drivers, ranging up to a 24 3.5in

drivers model with four ribbon

HF drivers.

A separate digital amplifier

with its own digital signal

processor drives each of these

components and a noise gate,

limiter, delay and 10-band

parametric equaliser are available

for audio signal processing.

All columns can be connected

via a Cat5 cable for audio and

network data handling, with the

setup carried out using Windows

software within a network.

Stand: 7-F212

Digitally steered Dante-enabled column speakers

PICO GENIE

A specialist in high-brightness

portable LED projectors with

built-in rechargeable batteries,

as well as higher lumen

(mains only) LED projectors,

Pico Genie will mark its ISE

debut with electroluminescent

digital signage.

Its projector range starts with

the world’s smallest 40-lumen

ultra-connected pico projector

and increases to a 300-lumen HD

LED projector with rechargeable

battery, that can create a

cinema-sized 150in image from

almost any device.

It also has a range of portable

desktop projector screens, that it

claims are some of the smallest,

lightest and most durable available

(in 25in, 32in, 40in, 50in and 60in

versions). Up to 40in, they include

a canvas bag with a shoulder strap

and handles, while the 50in and

60in screens come with built-in

carry handles.

Pico Genie’s electroluminescent

(EL) lighting is paper-thin,

customisable, energy-efficient and

a flexible method of backlighting

digital signage. The new models

offer 50,000 hours’ usage instead

of 20,000 and are brighter than

previous models at 400cd/sqm.

EL benefits from energy savings

compared to traditional backlit

posters and signage. It is suitable

for a range of applications, including

retail displays, health and safety,

entertainment, architecture, or

safety lighting. The panels are highly

customisable to almost any size,

shape, colour or sequence.

Stand: 11-E58

Bright start for portable projectors

Genie in the bottle: Pico Genie offers portable LED projectors, screens and electroluminescent lighting

Touch of class: DigiClass connects

interactive touchscreens with devices

EVS

Live production solutions

provider EVS will be speaking

and exhibiting for the first time

at ISE 2015, showcasing FanCast,

its multiplatform delivery

solution designed to bring fans

closer to the sports they love.

Sport as a business is

predicted to grow globally to

over €110 billion by the end of

2015; to benefit from this, clubs

and venues need to ensure that

fans attend games in person

over watching an enriched

broadcast at home. These clubs

are now able to use technology

to connect with their fans’

emotion. EVS’ FanCast solution

engages with fans in order to

open up new revenue streams

and generate a ‘return on

emotion’.

Discussing how stadiums

can serve the sports fan better,

Xavier De Vynck, VP of business

development at EVS, will be

speaking about generating the

return on emotion at the ISE

Commercial Theatre on Tuesday

10 February at 13:30.

Stand: 8-H110

Bringing fans closer to sports

MASS FIDELITY

Canadian

technology

start-up Mass

Fidelity makes

its debut at ISE

with its Core

compact wireless

speaker system

and the S250

Relay Bluetooth

digital-to-analogue converter,

which allows any existing hi-fi to

become a wireless system (and

also works with existing DACs).

The company undertook a

highly successful Indiegogo

campaign that generated more

than $1.1 million in sales to 99

countries, and has continued to

win pre-orders for the products.

The Core is claimed to offer

“better than stereo” sound

that moves beyond the idea

of having just one sweet spot,

thanks to Wave Field Synthesis.

It boasts portability, multi-room

functionality, crystal-clear audio

and the ability for integration

with many of the leading control

systems such as Control 4 via a

port on the rear of the unit.

Users can stream to the

Core from a phone or tablet or

via digital or analogue sources

using a wired connection, and

can connect up to eight units

to create a multi-room system

without wiring or additional

WiFi equipment. It also features:

custom-designed acoustics;

and six digital signal processors.

The single box unit will ship

after ISE 2015.

Stand: 10-N131

WFS at Core of new wireless speakers

Core values:

Mass Fidelity’s Core

is claimed to make

everywhere a

sweet spot

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JONES DESIGNS

Ask almost any integrator, and

they’ll tell you there just aren’t

enough hours in the day. It’s in

response to that problem that

Jones designs is exhibiting for

the first time at ISE this year.

The company was created by

Keith Jones to help integrators

to become more productive by

‘taking over’ from them at the

point where initial interest from a

prospect has been confirmed.

“Our clients say the most

important thing we do is save

them time, so they are out selling

the next job, not worrying about

how to install the one they just

sold,” said Jones (pictured).

“We can take on all the design

requirements for any sized smart

home or home cinema project,

from initial proposal, through to

project handover documentation.”

The company has been in

business for five years, with both

people and revenues growing

over that time.

“One of the hardest things

for us, though, is to gain the

installers’ trust that we are

actually able to do this – perhaps

more successfully than they

can do it themselves,” continued

Jones. “They just don’t believe it’s

possible until they take the plunge

and then realise what a great idea

this is and how much time and

effort it saves.”

Jones designs can ‘hand back’

the project to the integrator at any

time. Its services – collectively

known as designFlow, which it

is launching at ISE 2015 – start

with proposal creation and

enhancement, the provision of 3D

visualisations and the writing of

a detailed specification, through

to generating wiring plans, cable

schedules and elevations, and

providing schematics such that

all members of the installation

team are on the same page. The

company is, however, more than

happy to undertake the complete

installation and hand over to the

end user.

Stand: 1-P58

Time saver for integrators

STRATEGIC

Advertising and marketing

strategy through the means of

augmented reality will be on show

at first-time exhibitor Strategic’s

stand during ISE 2015.

Strategic’s aim is to create

high-quality modern original

presentation methods, using new

technologies that create eye-

catching content. The company

aims to merge two areas, new

technologies and creative

content, to form a functional and

meaningful whole.

The company’s AR digital

guide is a mobile application

for iOS and Android with

augmented reality tailored to

customer needs in the areas

of advertising, wayfinding,

education, events, fashion and

publication.

The augmented reality

application functions through 2D

animation, video or a 3D model.

It can be interactive, operate in

conjunction with social networks

or be otherwise connected to a

target link.

Stand: 8-N340

Augmented reality content for screens

SMART THINGS

Design wall mounts for iPads,

iPods and iPhones are being

showcased by smart things.

The sDock series is a docking,

charging solution for situations

where the iOS device is to be

removed from time to time. It’s

pivotable, lockable and the built-in

photo frame displays a photo when

the device is removed.

The German-designed and

engineered sDock series doesn’t

require any special cases or

sleeves. A 30-pin and a Lightning

connector version accommodate

all devices. The sDock series

offers a range of power options

from USB to PoE.

Stand: 12-A83

Design wall mounts for Apple devices

smart things will show mounts for iDevices

Keith Jones: “One of the hardest things for us, though, is to gain the installers’ trust”

TINY GREEN PC

ISE 2015 visitors can create

and post signage content direct

to screens on the Tiny Green

PC stand, where the company

is demonstrating a content-to-

screen digital signage solution

that claims stand-out economy

and ease of management.

The solution is centred on the

TinyGreenPC Solitaire Pi Player,

built around the Raspberry

Pi. This delivers much of the

functionality of a PC-based

media player but, at 7W, uses

approximately one-third of

the power; it also has a small

form factor. The Pi player is a

professional-grade, dedicated

media player offering simple

scheduling and ready templates,

plus enterprise scalable

scheduling with the InStore

Media Digital Signage solution.

Stand: 8-F315

Raspberry Pi-based player

DigitalSignage

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FOCUS TOUCH

Focus Kiosk P10, an interactive

info terminal which allows full

customisation, is on show for

the fi rst time at ISE at the Focus

Touch stand, a brand name for the

interactive product group of Smit

Visual Supplies.

This interactive terminal,

with an integrated Full HD 55in

10-points touch display, comes

with WiFi, camera and speakers.

Visitors can control the screen

with their fi nger like they would

a tablet.

The Focus Kiosk can be moved

to various strategic locations

using its casters. The Focus

Kiosk is built from high-quality

hardware components, so the

terminal is suitable for intensive

use.

The Kiosk comes with a

modern white frame as standard,

however it can be ordered in any

other colour, with a customised

name and logo to refl ect

corporate identity.

The terminal enables

customers to fi nd their own way

through a store, promotional

action, assortment or catalogue.

It also allows retailers, hospitals,

hotels, warehouses, restaurants,

showrooms or airports to

combine online and offl ine

activities, bringing a complete

online catalogue to a physical

store to show many products on

imited fl oor space.

Stand: 8-H315

Interactive, customisable information kiosk EASYLED BY DYNAMIC DIGITAL

A tool designed for

manufacturers and distributors

of LED displays is on show at ISE

for the fi rst time.

easyLED aims to help those

companies manage the sales

and customer relations related to

their LED business and to create

quotations quickly. It off ers an

easy-to-use interface, mobility

and security and allows users to

create and share a catalogue and

price list and to export off ers and

technical sheets in pdf format.

It also enables users to

manage and backup all

projects in a single place

and to explore business

insights from any device.

A combination of ready-made

fi lters enables the selection of

the best products and the right

features for a particular project,

off ering a preview

before completion.

easyLED supports the creation

and editing of LED cabinets and

the systemical management of

projects as well as promoting

collaboration between

manufacturers and distributors.

Stand: 8-H115

Collaboration between LED manufacturers and distributors

VIZ-ART AUTOMATION

Specialising in screens and

associated equipment for home

cinemas, exhibitor Viz-Art

Automation will show its product

range at ISE 2015.

The Uran masked electric

screen is available in matt white,

professional matt white and in

cine grey, with aspect ratios of

both 4:3 and 16:9 and screen

widths from 70in to 160in.

The matt white screen is a

three-layer, unity gain screen with

a density of 500 grams per square

metre and a light refl ection

angle of 150°. The professional

matt white screen uses heavier

material – 1,400g/sqm – and has

a gain of 1.1. For movies, Viz-Art’s

cine grey screen material has a

gain of 0.8 but a wider refl ection

angle of 170°. Perforated screens

are also available from the

company.

The Uran masked electric

screen is designed to be

completely invisible when not

in operation as it is installed in

a ceiling void. According to the

company, the tensioning system

employed guarantees absolute

screen fl atness, while the quiet

Somfy engine ensures that

retraction is fast. An optional IR

receiver allows for integration

within an EIB (European

Installation Bus) system.

Also on show is Viz-Art’s

CINE-lift projector lift which

complements the Uran screen in

that it allows both components

– projector and screen – to be

hidden from view when not in use.

Stand: 1-P112

Screens and projectors disappear

The Focus Kiosk P10 can help retailers combine online and offl ine sales activities

LITE PUTER

Taiwanese company Lite-

Puter will showcase its PLNET

lighting and automation system,

which applies power line

communication (PLC) technology

to simplify wiring, reduce

installation costs and save on

energy consumption.

A PLNET signal can be easily

transferred between an AC

line and DC line (non-polarised

twisted pair). The company

says that this doesn’t just

simplify wiring, but reduces the

installation cost signifi cantly.

Bidirectional communication

features enable the PLNET

system to monitor status

and confi gure all parameters

remotely over a PC. PLNET

systems include conventional

dimmers, switch actuators,

LED dimmable drivers , 0-10V

dimmers and other peripheral

interfaces.

Stand: 8-H135

Introducing PLNET

Power lighting: Bidirectional communication enables PLNET to monitor status and confi gure all parameters

remotely over a PC

What a feeling when you’re hiding in the

ceiling: The CINE-lift enables a projector

to be hidden in the ceiling

TRACKINGTHIS

First-time ISE exhibitor

trackingThis describes itself as a

“Facebook for stuff ” as it creates

online profi les for physical things

so that users can keep track of

all the information they need to

have about any objects loaded

into its inventory and equipment

management system.

The online asset, job and

inspection management system

can store anything related to

an item and make it available

to whoever needs it, whenever

and wherever they are. These

might include: installation

details, confi guration data, user

manuals, service manuals, service

or inspection schedules and

certifi cates, warranty details, or

SLA compliance and conformity

certifi cates.

By combining the power of the

cloud with real-time data and such

features as automated alerts and

reports, trackingThis can take the

uncertainty out of managing the

complete life cycle of any item.

It is claimed to be safe, robust

and expandable, and can be

customised to suit users’

business needs.

There are three packages:

a basic free service, aimed at

freelancers and small companies;

a £10 per month Pro service;

and an advanced bespoke £150

per month enterprise service.

Stand: 11-D61

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Bridge and App perfect fit for PoE intercomGREEN-GO

A network bridge interface and

iOS app for a digital intercom over

Ethernet system will be launched

at ISE 2015.

Designed by ELC Lighting,

Green-Go’s communications

system plugs into an existing PoE

network requiring just a connection

of the outstations.

Once set up, all group data

is stored locally so there is no

need for any central matrix or

processor. A base station is

available from Green-Go, but this is

not mandatory. The company said

this was unlike most intercoms,

which rely on separate networks

of discrete wiring or dedicated

data networks and proprietary

protocols.

The launch of the Network

Bridge Interface and app will

allow a user to link two Green-Go

networks from different locations

via the internet. It can also be

used to connect a laptop remotely

in order to log into the intercom

network from anywhere.

Silvio Cibien, Green-Go sales

manager, said: “This interface

will allow any Green-Go user to

link their system via WiFi to our

new app. The app, which is free to

download from the Apple Store,

will make the full capacity of

beltpacks or table stations, with 32

full duplex channels, 250 groups

and 3,000 users, available from

your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.”

Cabin said the app was also

being developed for Android

devices. He continued: “The app

will allow the user to configure the

layout of their screen, for example

giving direct access to one to four

channels, and link their iPhone or

other Apple device wirelessly to the

wired Green-Go network. This gives

the user 32 channels in their hands

with every function identical to

the wired beltpack. One Green-Go

bridge interface connected to a

wireless access point will enable

connection

for two iPhone

users.”

Stand: 7-C235

Call me: The free iOS app links Apple devices wirelessly to the wired

Green-Go network

HELVAR

New products in Helvar’s iC

range, which enables easy

colour control using DALI Type

8 (Dt8) commands, will be on

show during ISE 2015.

The 35W (LL35/2-E-DA-iC)

and 60W (LL60/2-E-DA-iC)DALI

drivers for tunable white enable

users to mix warm and cool

white light and light intensity,

to mimic outdoor lighting

conditions where morning

light has a different colour and

intensity than midday light.

The new ISE exhibitor says

this promotes feelings of

well-being and productivity for

people who spend big part of

their day indoors in artificial

light, such as office workers,

school students, hospital

patients and so on.

Helvar’s products allow

the user to pick a scene of a

certain colour and intensity with

the touch of a button, which

decreases programming time.

The Dt8 commands enable the

user to control two or more

output channels – which are

connected to two modules with

different colour temperatures –

over a single common address.

The use of just one DALI

address greatly reduces the

cost of a DALI lighting system.

The total power can be

divided between the two output

channels in any proportion.

Stand: 12-B84

Tunable white DALI drivers

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DELTACAST.TV

Several new products are

to be demonstrated on the

Deltacast stand during ISE 2015,

including the new Delta-3G-elp

8c, a new high-end OEM

video card which is making

its show debut.

The card hosts eight 3G-SDI

channels confi gurable as inputs

or outputs and handles video

formats up to 4K60 over its

PCI Express Gen2 x8 interface.

This new hardware platform

is ready to support 12G-SDI,

DisplayPort and 10GbE.

Besides this, new ISE

exhibitor Deltacast will also

be highlighting the three most

recent cards it has introduced,

which are already being

integrated by customers.

The Delta-h4k-elp 20, a dual

input HDMI 1.4 capture card,

is able to capture up to 4K60

or 1080p120. The Delta-sfp-

elp 2, a four-channel versatile

solution, accepts various types

of interfaces thanks to SFP

pluggable modules. And fi nally

there’s the Delta-3G-elp-key

11, a compact 1080p hardware

keyer solution with BNC

connectors and by-pass relays.

Stand: 8-E210

New 4K OEM video card

PLANAR SYSTEMS

4K resolution 58in and 65in

displays have been added by

Planar to its EP-Series line. The

company says that the displays,

built for mission-critical and

extended-use applications,

are ideal for demanding 24x7

commercial operations such as

airports and control rooms and

as digital signage in a variety

of settings, including retail

stores, hospitality settings and

corporate lobbies.

The new 4K displays join the

Planar EP-Series Full HD 46in

and 55in models and come as

standard with an expansion

slot that supports Intel’s Open

Pluggable Specifi cation for

digital signage, making them

compatible with OPS devices

such as media players and

PCs. The new 4K displays

support both landscape and

portrait modes and include

an ultra-slim, logo-free bezel

to direct viewers’ attention to

the displays’ content. Planar

EP-Series 4K displays are also

available with integrated multi-

touch technology for interactive

4K experiences.

Planar notes that all models

come with an energy-effi cient

architecture featuring a

‘whisper-quiet’, fanless design

made possible through LED

backlighting and advanced

power management.

Stand: 3-A80

New 4K screens added to EP-Series

The 4K market segment is steadily building momentum as more and more elements of the signal chain, from content to display and all points between, become available. Here’s a small selection of the 4K products you can see in Amsterdam

EP-Series screens are optionally available with multi-touch technology

Holding the cards: The Delta-3G-elp 8c, a new high-end OEM video card, is making its ISE debut

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Custom-made matrix for 4K and more

ABSEN OPTOELECTRONICS

The new A1.9 4K LED display is

the lowest pixel pitch product

currently available from Absen

and adds to its existing A2 Ultra

HD indoor LED display with 4K

capabilities. Both are suitable

for control centres, shopping

malls, conference rooms

and other high-end indoor

applications.

Both the A1.9 and A2

(2.5mm) products use high-

quality black SMD LED to

deliver high colour contrast

ratio and excellent performance

under challenging lighting

environments. Key features

include: integrated A3C (Absen

3rd Generation Calibration)

Technology, which allows panels

from diff erent production runs

to work together in one display;

and a Hot Swap module feature,

which means no re-calibration

is required on replacement of

faulty modules or receiving

cards, easing maintenance.

The displays use an Absen

patented connector, ensuring

seamless connection with

precision adjustment within

0.15mm. There is also a user-

friendly information window

on the rear of each panel that

monitors voltage, temperature

and total operation time.

Stand: 11-F52

4K LED display pitches in

ResidentialSolutions

Hot to Swap: The Absen A1.9mm 4K LED

display benefi ts from modular design

HDANYWHERE

The new Modular 8x8

customisable matrix with 4K/

UHD support will be showcased

at ISE 2015. HDanywhere’s matrix

can distribute 4K/UHD video,

1080p and 3D resolutions as well

as 10/100 Ethernet to distances of

up to 100m when using HDBaseT-

Pro (Class A) receivers.

Modular 8x8 matrixes feature

a patented tray-based loading

system that lets installers add

input and output modules on site

as required. The chassis does not

have to be purchased as a fully

populated 8x8: each matrix may

be ordered with the exact number

of inputs and outputs required,

such as 1x8, 3x7, 4x6 and so on.

HDMI, HDBaseT-Lite (Class

A) and HDBaseT-Pro (Class

B) transmission technologies

can be mixed and matched as

required within the same system,

meaning each Modular matrix is

bespoke built to deliver the exact

functionality needed for the job.

Modular 8x8 boasts a suite

of advanced features, including

support for 4K UHD, super fast

switching speed, CEC control of

the matrix and displays, two-

way IR, remote online matrix

monitoring, and system setup and

administration via browser on

a smartphone, tablet or PC. The

HDBaseT-Pro and -Lite display

receivers are all PoH, so no PSUs

are needed at the display location.

Stand: 5-R114

Each bespoke Modular matrix is built to deliver the exact functionality needed for the job

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NSG GROUP

A new anti-reflective glass

product, Pilkington OptiView

Protect, will make its debut at ISE

2015. Pilkington OptiView Protect

is a laminated glass with pyrolytic

anti-reflective coatings, providing

the safety and security benefits of

laminated glass.

This anti-reflective product

offers benefits for outdoor digital

signage, including high light

transmission, low reflection, a

neutral colour, UV blocking, and

large stock size.

The NSG Group will also

showcase a wide range of robust,

pyrolytic, toughenable coated

glass products that are aimed at

digital signage and touchscreen

applications.

NSG TEC products are pitched

at touchscreen cover lites where

a TCO (transparent conductive)

coating is required. NSG TEC glass

is very durable and robust, the

company using fluorine-doped tin

oxide as the TCO, thus offering a

value alternative to ITO (indium-tin

oxide).

The product line offers sheet

resistances ranging from 5 to

250ohm/sqm. These glasses are

available in a variety of substrates

and thicknesses and are colour

neutral, minimising reflected

colour and will also not change

colour over time.

The durable pyrolitic surface is

scratch and abrasion resistant and

can be easily handled, cut, insulated,

laminated, heat-strengthened and

toughened. NSG TEC can also be

heat processed and bent after

production, and can be tuned to

specific customer requirements.

The company’s new digital

display mirror products, Pilkington

MirroView and Pilkington

MirroView 50/50, will also be

on show. Coated with a highly

reflective mirror coating, these

products are aimed at concealing

digital displays and video screens

when they are turned off. When

the display is turned on, the glass

allows the display to show through.

Stand: 8-D352

Anti-reflective glass for digital signageDigitalSignage

Anyone who has been involved

in the projector market over

the past 20 years – which, to all

intents and purposes, is how long

the market has existed – must

marvel at what’s been achieved.

Back then, we claimed that 300

lumens was “more than enough

for lights-on presentations” –

and we dutifully trotted around

the shoot-out at InfoComm to

laugh at what some projector

manufacturers were doing. There

were some really bad projectors

– but now, there really aren’t.

And what became of some of

the pioneers of DLP technology in

projection? nView, Davis, Proxima,

Electrohome, Ampro, Liesegang –

where are you now?

I was very much involved in

DLP technology back in the day.

Texas Instruments bet big on

projection TVs – the consumer

market was always the ultimate

goal, rather than the commercial

market. What TI saw was a

future where DLP projection

technology would enable slim,

lightweight, large-screen TVs

that would always – always –

deliver superior image quality to

anything a flat panel display could

provide. How wrong were we?

REVOLUTIONISING MOVIE-GOING

And yet… DLP went on to

revolutionise the movie-going

experience. Just six years

ago, there were fewer than

4,000 digital cinema projectors

installed. Industry estimates

indicate that, in 2015, the installed

base will be very close to

135,000. That’s pretty much every

screen in the world converted

– and the large majority of

those projectors feature DLP

technology. Who would have

thought, way back when, that

a digital projector could ever

deliver images that equalled – in

many ways, surpassed – those

possible with film?

However: over the past decade

or so, the landscape has changed

dramatically. Large, flat-panel

displays are delivering levels of

image quality unthinkable at one

time. And, in the mainstream,

they’re at price points that were

equally unthinkable. There

are undoubtedly now many

applications and market segments

that would previously have needed

projection – but that have now

turned to flat-panel displays.

It would be easy to believe

that projection technology must

be on the decline. ISE 2015

will be absolute proof that it

isn’t. The fact is that projector

manufacturers have responded

with innovation after innovation to

create new market opportunities.

FLEXIBLE, ADAPTABLE

A prime example has been

the advent of the short throw

and ultra-short throw (UST)

projection segment. Now highly

popular, notably in education, UST

projectors overcome two issues

that previously saw projectors

unfavourably compared with

flat-panel displays: the casting of

shadows on the screen, and the

blinding glare coming from the

lens. Now, educationalists have

a highly flexible tool – projectors

are inherently easily adaptable

to spaces of different sizes – that

enables the interactivity and

engagement that are central to

current thinking in teaching.

It’s not just the projectors

themselves, though. Screen

technology has also come on

in leaps and bounds, enabling

images to be brighter and higher

contrast.

The fact remains: for images

over a certain size, projection will

continue to be the answer for at

least the foreseeable future.

Flat-panel displays of 80in

and above are fantastically

impressive – but it’s hard to see

them approaching the price of

a projector/screen combination

any time soon. There will be a

part of the market that projection

will continue to dominate: that

market may be slightly smaller

than it once was, but it’s still a

substantial opportunity.

And, of course, it’s unlikely

that flat-panel displays will

ever threaten the dominance of

high-brightness projection in

conference rooms, concerts and

visitor attractions. You won’t have

to walk far at ISE 2015 to see the

truth of that assertion.

It’s undeniably the case that

there is room in the market for

both technologies. Projection may

have lost some share over the

past several years but it seems

reasonable to believe that that

erosion has slowed and may

well have flattened – and without

some major and unexpected

developments in the cost to

produce flat-panel displays, its

future seems secure.

Projection: you’ve come a long way, baby

KONKA E-DISPLAY CO.

HD LED

screens for

the rental

market are

on show at

the Konka

E-display

stand,

made up

of 500mm

x 500mm

units in a

die-cast

aluminium structure.

Offering the ability to hang or

stack displays, these HD screens

enable fast installation and

the assembly of LED screens

without tools, thanks to an

integrated locking mechanism.

Weighing under 8.5kg, they

offer a high refresh rate, low

noise and wide viewing angles.

Stand:11-P58

Turnkey rental LED displays

DigitalSignage

Ian McMurray

Displays of various kinds have always been a mainstay of the ISE showfloor, and the 2015 show looks to be no exception. Here’s a taster of what will be on offer this year

Projection industry veteran Ian McMurray reminisces about the good old days – but sees plenty of promise for the projector market

OPINION

Durable and robust: NSG TEC glass in situ (picture©iStock.com-PilkingtonBenelux)

Not just hot air: The Konka E-display screens are made

up of 500mm squares

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VTRON

An LED videowall that is claimed

to offer the industry’s highest

refresh rate (6800Hz), allowing

it to display a flicker-free image,

has been introduced by Vtron.

The new VLED series

videowalls are designed for large

indoor displays, with a choice of

1.488mm and 1.92mm pixel pitch

versions (the 1.92mm wall has

the 6800Hz refresh rate).

Both videowalls come

with integrated mechanical

and electronic design, skin

colour representation and P2P

calibration, and are designed

for high reliability and safety

with centralised and redundant

power supplies,

low-radiation emission

and dust proofing. The

walls use centralised

power supplies, to

eliminate noise generated

by any fan or other

cooling equipment, and

aluminium cabinets,

offering excellent heat

dissipation (reducing

the temperature

by 5°C-10°C), for

improved LED lifetime.

The VLED series

is integrated with

Vtron’s Digicom AP2000

all-in-one video processor,

which supports up to 28 output

screens and enables tiled

videowall displays to respond

as a single, ultra-high resolution

Windows desktop. It includes

redundant power supplies,

fans and a RAID option for

hard disks. By installing

Vtron’s VLinkExpress or VNC

remote access software,

operators can display input

sources from multiple network

terminals. H.264, MPEG-4,

MJPEG-2, MJPEG and RTSP

simultaneous video streams are

supported.

Stand: 11-H65

A refreshing approach to videowalls

SHARP EUROPE

Two new products will be unveiled

on Sharp’s stand: a ‘super-slim’

70in 4K monitor and a 55in display

for videowall installation.

The 70in monitor (PN-H701) is

said to offer crisp, vivid pictures,

suitable for store displays and

digital signage. The videowall

monitor (PN-V551) offers

advanced colour calibration, with

embedded 1D and 3D look-up

table technology. It also features a

minimal 3.5mm bezel for close-to-

seamless giant displays.

In addition to these new

products, Sharp will also show the

flagship products from its existing

ranges, including the recently

launched PN-Y Series. These

feature USB playback for no-fuss

digital signage, or for back-up video

content in case of network failure.

Sharp’s 200sqm stand will also

host interactive demonstrations

with several partners, using the

company’s professional displays

and touchscreens. These complete

solutions will feature in several

zones on the stand – 4K, Retail,

Digital OOH and interactive touch

video –and each zone will show the

business benefits that can arise

from using the relevant technology.

The company is also showing its

second generation of collaborative

touchscreens, the BIG PAD. This is

certified for MS Lync, and offers

improved usability and embedded

functionality. It can be used as an

educational aid, a presentation tool

or as an interactive workspace.

Stand: 11-E76

New 4K display and videowall monitor

DIGITAL PROJECTION

The advent of professional, high

brightness solid-state illumination

has been a welcome stimulus to

the projection industry throughout

2014. Digital Projection seized

this opportunity and introduced

the first 3-chip, over-10,000

lumen laser phosphor projector

at ISE 2014 and we are seeing a

steep uptake of the technology

as the market realises the many

commercial and technical benefits

it has to offer.

The growth and excitement

looks set to continue as

4K resolution enters the

mainstream in 2015 and after

launching our laser phosphor

Insight 4K projector in 2014,

Digital Projection will follow up

with another world first in 2015:

a native 4K LED illuminated

Insight projector.

At 2,000 lumens, this product

might be considered niche, but

there are several industries

that have been asking for such

high fidelity displays with no

limitations on the viewing canvas

size or shape. Predictable

colorimetry and stable light

output are a must in many

visualisation and simulation

applications and by coupling

this with higher resolutions,

we believe there is a genuine

opportunity to significantly

improve user experience.

For the time being, 4K

solutions remain at the pinnacle

of the projection industry and it is

important not to neglect the need

for continuous improvement in

other areas.

Flat panels are getting bigger,

better and less expensive and it

would be foolish to believe they

will not continue to take ground

from some strongholds of the

projection market. However,

there are still many unique

attributes the projector can

offer and for this reason we

believe that manufacturers and

integrators alike will continue

to explore the use of curved,

irregular surfaces to create user

engagement beyond that of the

flat screen.

Digital Projection is committed

to the continuous development

of brighter, more efficient

projectors throughout the range,

with features aimed at the

unique requirements of each

vertical market.

Stand: 1-F60

Optimistic projections

EXHIBITOR VIEW

Chris Axford,

EMEA sales & marketing manager

Not a flicker: Vtron’s new high-refresh VLED series video walls

S[QUADRAT]

The new SX NT V4 is the latest

version of S[quadrat]’s LED display

control system, which has been

recently installed in the SAP Arena

Mannheim, Germany to control

a four-sided LED video cube

consisting of four 34sqm SI [6 SMD]

NT Light displays with Black Face

Nichia LEDs. These are S[quadrat]’s

latest model of 6mm pixel pitch

indoor display, which are also

making their debut at ISE 2015.

The new display features edge

pixel dimming to reduce bright

lines between the pixel cards

or modules. It supports static

and multiplex LED drivers and

is particularly suitable for high-

resolution displays. It promises

low energy consumption, high

system reliability, and allows full

RGB image calibration, including

data scoring. It also supports error

detection and current sensing.

Stand: 11-N35

LED displays score with SAPGot game: The SAP Arena in Mannheim uses S[quadrat]’s new displays

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AVEX

More effective meetings with the

help of modern technology: that is

the idea behind Quarta, according

to exhibitor Avex.

Avex says that the Quarta

meeting table offers businesses

a unique and innovative solution

thanks to the combination of fully

integrated audiovisual facilities,

maximum comfort and optimum

ease of use, describing it as a

perfect balance between form

and function.

At the heart of the Quarta table are

flat screens, recessed under clear-

vision toughened glass. Avex points

out that the arrangement allows

participants in a meeting to maintain

eye contact with each other because

they no longer have to turn to face a

single central screen on a wall.

The Quarta table can be equipped

with videoconferencing. High-

definition cameras, combined with

what the company describes as an

advanced videoconferencing system,

promise to deliver sharp images and

clear sound. The screens, sound level,

lighting, climate and other functions

are operated from a touchpanel.

The Quarta range provides

different versions in terms of size,

finish and audiovisual components.

Every Quarta table comes, as

standard, with recessed screens, an

audio system and sockets for laptop

connections, and can be enhanced

with videoconferencing and other

options for optimum interaction.

Quarta tables are co-produced

with Dutch furniture manufacturer

Exclusive Products.

Stand: 3-A137

Quarta videoconferencing table is flexible

CTOUCH

As can be guessed from the

company name, ISE 2015 sees

CTouch highlighting its range

of touch-enabled solutions.

Featuring its proprietary

Active IRO technology, which

combines multiple optical

cameras, infrared reflectors

and vector software, CTouch

says that its panels are the

fastest and most accurate

available. CTouch products

come with a minimum of four,

and up to 32 touch points.

Designed for interactive and/

or collaborative environments,

CTouch LED displays come in a

range of sizes from 47in to 84in.

All feature Full HD resolution,

with the exception of the 84in

screen, which is delivered

with a 4K resolution panel

that the company recommends

for installations where detail

is important, such as medical,

control rooms and visualisation.

All displays use toughened

anti-glare glass for maximum

durability.

CTouch’s technology supports

simple, intuitive hand and finger

gestures including one and two

finger navigational gestures

such as swiping, panning

and flicking. Users can also

configure their own personal

gestures such as displaying the

on-screen keyboard, toggling or

minimising all applications to

the desktop.

A multi-language software

package is provided that

includes a full range of

presentation tools together with

a range of images, backgrounds

and interactive media. Also

available are accessories such

as a soundbar delivering up to

90 watts of audio.

The screens are compatible

with Windows, Apple Mac

and Linux.

Stand: 1-F100

The power of touch

Table-based videoconferencing improves eye contact and interaction

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As ever, the audio world is well represented at ISE 2015 in the commercial and residential sectors, whether as standalone systems or in the various component parts of the signal chain from microphone to loudspeaker

Industry headlines over

the past few months have

confi rmed the current buzz

around all things immersive

audio. Barco announced the

acquisition of 3D sound pioneer

IOSONO in late September in

a move that is set to further

strengthen its track record in

immersive audio for cinema.

Meanwhile, in the residential

space, Dolby has announced

that Paramount Pictures and

Warner Bros movies featuring

Dolby Atmos soundtracks are

to be made available for home

theatre enthusiasts with Dolby

Atmos-enabled AV receivers

and speakers, via Blu-ray and

streaming service VUDU.

Of course, ‘conventional’

surround sound is already a

default for many cinemas and

exhibitions; but immersive audio

promises to quite literally add

another dimension – height

– as the advent of enhanced

channel-based and object-

oriented technologies relieve

public audio of its traditional

restrictions.

Dolby Atmos adopts an

object-oriented approach to

audio as opposed to a channel-

centric one. For fi lmmakers, this

means that “any sound heard in

a fi lm scene is an audio object,

for example a helicopter taking

off or a child crying”, explains

Jonathan Jowitt, evangelist

content and e-media solutions,

Dolby Laboratories. “With

Dolby Atmos, you have amazing

fl exibility: the format provides

even richer, more detailed

sound by rendering to overhead

or height speakers and/or to

more than seven speakers at

the listener level,” he says.

Also making waves in the

immersive audio world is Auro

Technologies’ Auro-3D. Auro

claims to deliver ‘surround

sound with height’ with this

format, which embodies a

hybrid approach. “Auro-3D is

using both the channel- and

object-based approach,” says

Auro Technologies’ CEO, Wilfried

Van Baelen, “but in a diff erent

way than our competitors, in

order to fi rst create the most

natural immersive sound

experience in a channel-

based solution and then use

object-based technology for

interactivity and to further

defi ne more spot point sources

in the hemisphere.”

Germany-based IOSONO

Sound has undoubtedly

proven to be one of the most

infl uential forces in immersive

audio – and its acquisition by

Barco certainly won’t harm

its global profi le. The current

IOSONO off er incorporates

a ‘toolchain’ for production

(Spatial Audio Workstation),

distribution (IOSONO Container

+ Master Files) and reproduction

(the IOSONO CORE hardware

processor, which is described as

the ‘heart’ of IOSONO’s 3D sound

systems).

IOSONO, explains Barco

senior director strategic

business development

entertainment Brian Claypool,

is “designed for object-based

audio [but will] support channel-

based audio as well. Speaker

layouts can be designed fl exibly

for a specifi c purpose and

venue, [and] a full 360º system

is possible.”

Datasat Digital Entertainment

was formed in 1991 and began to

attract widespread attention after

its digital audio system was used

during production of Jurassic

Park. Originally engineered for

5.1 surround sound, Datasat

Digital Sound technology has

developed to improve the quality

of surround sound to 7.1 and

11.1. Datasat recently announced

a link-up with Dolby that will see

the Datasat RS20i home cinema

processor made available with

Dolby Atmos.

Focused fi rmly towards

the museum, theatre and

installed space in general, Out

Board UK’s TiMax SoundHub

is another animal again,

providing source/speaker

matrixing and spatialisation

scaleable from 16x16 up to

64x64 sizes. Explaining TiMax

SoundHub’s distinctive niche,

Out Board director Dave Haydon

explains: “Its unique delay-

matrix function and object-

based virtual pan objects allow

it to enhance both existing

conventional surround formats,

such as 5.1/7.1, and also

create dynamic spatialisation

soundscapes entirely.” The

system combines playback, 3D

spatialisation, show control,

sound system distribution and

management in one box.

The greater availability and

aff ordability of wireless audio

will surely be a vital factor in

determining how widespread

immersive sound environments

ultimately become. But with the

Barco/IOSONO announcement

indicating the beginning of

convergence and consolidation

in the marketplace, we can

expect the commercial push

for commercial and residential

applications to become

increasingly acute.

For now, with all these

companies showing their wares

at ISE 2015, there’s no better

opportunity to compare and

contrast them for yourself.

Auro Technologies: Stand 7-V185Barco: Stands 11-F78, 11-H75Datasat Digital Entertainment: Stand 7-V180Dolby Laboratories: 7-X170TiMax: Stand 7-C220

Surrounded by immersive audio companies at ISE

David Davies

David Davies discusses recent developments in the immersive audio market – from leading companies you can visit at the show

OPINION

High-output modular speaker range in European debutCOMMUNITY PROFESSIONALLOUDSPEAKERS

ISE 2015 sees the European

launch for the I-Series high-

power, high-output modular

loudspeaker family.

The series includes point-

source, high-directivity, compact

and fl oor-monitor models in

multiple performance levels,

providing modular scalability

for a wide range of applications.

Matching-height subwoofers, in

sizes ranging

from compact

single 12in

models to

dual 18in

models,

complement

the full-range

I-Series

models.

The range features high-

output woofers that combine

a variety of technologies

for smooth response, high

intelligibility, low distortion and

minimal power compression.

Two-way models have large-

format compression drivers, a

choice of six rotatable horns and

individually-voiced, beamwidth-

matched crossovers with single

or biamp operation. Three-way

models off er a choice of three

rotatable horn patterns and

biamp or triamp operation with

a combination of large-format

HF compression driver and

Community’s M200HP midrange

compression driver.

Both HF and midrange

drivers use ketone polymer

diaphragms for smooth and

uniform sound quality.

Housed in lightweight 15mm

Baltic-Birch cabinets, the

speakers are fi nished in

low-gloss black or white

textured paint, while the

edge-to-edge wrap-around,

fabric-backed, powder-coated

steel grilles display no forward-

facing logos.

A wide range of optional low-

profi le, modular installation

hardware supports the quick,

easy and secure installation

of virtually any combination of

I-Series models. This hardware

system improves aesthetics by

keeping the brackets hidden

above and behind the cabinets,

while also reducing the vertical

array height and minimising the

number of suspension cables.

Stand: 7- M190

Community’s I-Series quality, clarity

and elegant styling

BARIX AG

The next-generation Barix

Store&Play solution will

be on show at ISE. It gives

service providers a fl exible

application for retailers

and other businesses

that want dynamic in-

store radio programming

without using the amount

of network resources that live

streaming requires.

Store&Play allows customers

to download music and advertising

content off the network and to

reliably play out that programming

on schedule with excellent audio

quality.

The new Store&Play is a complete

hardware and software solution

as opposed to a device-centric

system, giving systems integrators

a complete end-to-end package for

installation across multiple locations,

with strong control of playout

schedules across local branches.

It also delivers accelerated

download speeds, as well as

improved system memory

to preserve playback quality

throughout demanding processing

actions. Built-in precision clock

timing ensures that playback

schedules remain intact through

network outages.

Stand: 8-M245, 8-M250

Dynamic in-store radio programming

The Barix Store&Play enables dynamic in-store radio

programming that uses less network resource than

live streaming

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SYSTEMLINE

ISE 2015 is providing the debut of

the S7 installed multi-room music

system from Systemline.

The company, an Armour Home

brand, claimed that once built

into the fabric of a home, the S7

can preserve the aesthetics of

the interior while offering users

fully-integrated access to online

music services.

S7 accesses a wide available

range of online services, including

BBC iPlayer, Tune-in, Spotify,

Deezer and Qobuz. It is able to

store over one million music

tracks, thanks to a 1TB hard drive.

It offers 24-bit, 192k sound quality

capability and enables auto CD

ripping, including album art. It

is operated by Systemline’s Net

Music app, which also enables web

browsing and social networking

and is operated by a simple one-

touch control keypad; it can also be

controlled remotely from an iPhone

or iPad.

S7 uses an open access IP

gateway, allowing it to easily

interface with other home

automation systems, such as home

cinema and lighting, to create a

fully integrated experience. The

system also provides seamless

integration of TV sound, according

to the company.

S7 is priced at £3,000 for a

typical four-zone system, including

speakers, while additional zones

can be added at £550 each from

Systemline installers.

Stand: 7-T160

Multi-room music from integrated installation

ResidentialSolutions

CREST AUDIO

The Tactus Digital Mixing System

provides a simple, customisable

touchscreen operating interface

that puts all audio routing,

processing and mixing tools

within easy and immediate

reach. It has been designed

by Crest Audio in partnership

with Waves, and works with the

new Waves eMotion Mixer for

SoundGrid. The Tactus system

also allows the use of Waves

audio processing plug-ins for

live events.

It includes: Tactus.FOH, the

audio processing core; Tactus.

Stage, a 32-in/16-out remote

stage box with digitally controlled

high-quality mic preamps; and

Tactus.Control, a dedicated

hardware control surface.

The system interconnects via

Gigabit Ethernet and an internal

Gigabit switch, allowing multiple

configurations in a range of

channel counts.

The Tactus.FOH is powered

by Waves’ SoundGrid audio

processing/networking platform,

for low latency and precision audio

processing. When combined with

the new Waves eMotion Mixer,

the result is a very flexible mixing

platform. The Tactus.FOH frame

provides eight local microphone/

line inputs and eight line outputs,

and serves as the audio signal-

processing engine.

Also new from Crest Audio are:

the CLh 5000 (2,500W per channel)

and CLh 2500 (1,250W per channel)

Class D power amplifiers, using

ultra-high efficiency amplifier

output circuit that reduces

weight while increasing output

power, reliability and thermal

efficiency; the CKd Series of

four multichannel, networkable,

intelligent power amplifiers;

and the CPS Series of powered

loudspeakers with internal DSP,

with three compact full-range

speakers and two subwoofers.

Stand: 2-A60, 2-A70

Tactus digital mixing system

S7 provides 24/192 sound quality, online music services and one-touch control

High-output speaker aims for immersive sound

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DAN DUGAN SOUND DESIGN

Three new products featuring

automatic microphone mixing

technology will be unveiled at

ISE 2015, adding MADI I/O and

Dante I/O capabilities as well

as a physical interface to the

Dugan range.

Dugan products are intended

for use with multiple live

microphones in broadcast talk

shows, corporate meetings,

educational settings, live

theatre and other applications.

The products are not mixers in

themselves, instead they are

accessories to sound mixing

consoles and patch into the

input insert points of a mixing

console, giving the board

operator all of the features of

the board such as EQ and sends

along with automatic mixing.

The Dugan Model M uses

MADI I/O. It provides 32

channels of Dugan auto-mixing

at 96k or 64 channels at 48k.

Equipped with PoE, it is housed

in a half rack case. The Dugan

Model N offers Dante I/O and

will supply 32 channels at 96k

or 64 channels at 48k along with

PoE , also in a half rack case.

The Dugan Model K is a

physical interface for all

networkable Dugan products.

It gives the user physical

buttons for controlling a

system made up of any

number of Dugan units.

The company claimed its

technologies provide the best

mix of live mics, providing

fast, transparent cross-fades

without up-cutting, choppy

sound or shifts in background

noise. Transitions between

talkers are consistent no matter

how many mics are open.

Stand: 7-C174

Automatic mic mixing with MADI and Dante I/O

ALCONS AUDIO

The CRS12GT from Alcons

Audio will be showcased at ISE.

The two-way passive-filtered

loudspeaker features proprietary

multiple-patented pro-ribbon driver

technology. Alcons said the speaker

is designed to meet all requirements

of current and future Digital Cinema

immersive surround sound formats.

According to the company,

the CRS12GT combines full clarity

and intelligibility with an unusually

high dynamic range and up to 90%

less distortion than traditional

cinema surround systems.

Utilising identical MHF pro-

ribbon transducers for screen and

surround systems, the speaker

aims to provide a wide and uniform

sound stage throughout the listening

area. Alcons said this was especially

noticeable in multichannel cinema

surround systems and in surround

systems for performing arts theatre.

The CRS12GT system consists

of one RBN601 6in pro-ribbon

driver for HF and a vented 12in

mid-bass for LF reproduction. The

CRS12GT HF section has a 1,000W

peak power input, enabling a 1:15

RMS-to-peak dynamic range with

lowest distortion from 1,000Hz to

beyond 20,000Hz. The absence of

a compression threshold caters for

a linear tonal balance at any SPL,

claimed the company.

The patented horizontal

dispersion of the Alcons RBN601

pro-ribbon transducer guarantees

a very stable sound projection

throughout the operating bandwidth,

both on- and off-axis.

The all-Neodymium speaker

configuration lowers the total

mounted system weight and

facilitates easier installation.

Stand: 6-N148

Alcons Audio says the CRS12GT offers the most realistic surround sound reproduction possible

drives business to exhibitors’ stands at the show and helps convert

business opportunities into solid revenues.

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thedailyTaking a look back atInfoComm’s journey since1939, InfoComm CEO DavidLabuskes feels that whilethe technology may haveadvanced dramaticallysince the days of filmstripprojectors, the core goal ofthe association has alwaysbeen broader thantechnology.

“The celebration of our 75 years of existenceis not about pattingourselves on the back but about usingtechnology to transformhuman communications,”reflected Labuskes. “The need to enhancecommunications betweenpeople is just asimportant today as it was75 years ago, and that willcontinue for another 75 years.”

To celebrate this milestone, the association is distributing two free vouchers to all ISEregistrants this year, allowingthem access to any educationalcourse it is running at the showthis year. Labuskes is delightedwith the uptake so far, noting that 322 attendees participated

in training on the first day of the show.

“It’s our birthday gift. We thoughtit was poetic to focus on the coredelivery of education that ourassociation is so committed to andto make that available to everyonewho registered for ISE.”

Striving for quality, the associationpublished its Audiovisual Systems

Performance Verificationstandard as an ANSIstandard in December 2013,and Labuskes is excitedabout this whole process.

“It allows the use of adocumented and industry-approved process to agree towhat an AV system shouldaccomplish before it’sinstalled and to verify that it has achieved its goals onceit has been installed. It’s aclosed loop, ensuring qualityand allowing that quality tobe defined by the client andby the service provider.That’s critically important.”

Globalisation is also part of InfoComm’sstrategic plan. While basedin North America, theassociation has expandedits membership worldwide

in recent years. “For the first time in 2014,

InfoComm will have over half of itsrevenue outside of North America. Weare launching a new show in Brazilthis year in May, our membership isgrowing and we are forging strategicalliances and partnerships with otherorganisations around the world.”Stand: 11-N100

Mike Blackman, managingdirector, ISE 2014 (centre left)and Daria Petrova, projectdirector, Integrated SystemsRussia (centre right) greetrepresentatives of ISEexhibitor Polymedia, theRussian Embassy in theNetherlands and Russia’sMinistry of Defence at theshow yesterday.

InfoComm: the next 75 years

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Labuskes: “The need to enhance communications betweenpeople is just as important today as it was 75 years ago”

Moving closer –and further apartCEDIA has, it seems, achievedthe almost paradoxical feat ofbecoming more joined up – and,at the same time, more spreadapart. “Yes,” confirmed CEDIAchief operating officer DonGilpin, “it may have sometimesseemed that the different partsof CEDIA didn’t have much to dowith each other. Over the pastcouple of years, though, that’schanged: we’re a much moreunified organisation – we’re atruly global entity.” That means,said Gilpin, that resources arenow developed with aninternational mindset ratherthan a local mindset.

And, at the same time, CEDIA has been spreading itswings, looking to bring thebenefits of membership to amuch more geographicallydiverse audience. Gilpin hasresponsibility for CEDIA in theAmericas and Australasia,while colleague WendyGriffiths is leading the CEDIAcharge in the UK, mainlandEurope, the CIS, the MiddleEast, Africa, India and Pakistan.

Successful CEDIA events –each attracting more than 100delegates – have taken placein the last few months in bothRussia and India, and havealso been run in South Africa,China, Italy and France. Gilpinhas set his sights on creating aCEDIA presence in Brazilduring 2015, and is alsoenthused by the opportunity he

sees in Australia. “It’s takingoff like gangbusters,” helaughed. This year will seeGriffiths focusing on growingCEDIA’s footprint in India.

“It’s all about maximisingaccess to the considerableresources at CEDIA’s disposal,”pointed out Gilpin. CEDIA hasnow made its resource library –including education, research,manuals and white papers –available online.

“We’ve also taken ourRecommended WiringGuidelines and translated theminto Italian, French andSpanish,” added Griffiths, “andwe’ve distributed more than9,000 copies.”Stand 1-F21

CEDIA’s Gilpin: “We’re all morealigned now than we’ve ever been”

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As this issue went to press, we learned of

an addition to the InfoComm professional

development sessions. On Wednesday 11

February at 16:00, an ISE-exclusive session

will take place entitled ‘Better than human

music mixing - live music auto-mixed

for the 21st century’. This will introduce

a series of revolutionary developments

that allow live music to be mixed totally

by computer to a standard as good as, or

perhaps better than, humans. How will this

technology change audio engineering?

Presented by RH Consulting in

association with Korean Advanced

Technology Research Group, the session

will feature an introduction to the auto-

mixing technologies involved and a

demonstration of the system mixing music.

A question and discussion session will

cover how this technology will be used and

how it will impact the audio market.

Entry to the session costs €40; InfoComm

members and guest members may attend

free of charge.

Room: D204

Auto-mixing: exclusive demo

EDITORPaddy Baker+44 20 7354 [email protected]

MANAGING EDITOR Joanne Ruddock +44 20 7354 [email protected]

EXECUTIVE EDITOR (PRE-SHOW)Andy Stout

CONTRIBUTORSMichael Burns, David Davies, David Fox, Monica Heck, Ian McMurray

HEAD OF DESIGNJat Garcha+44 20 7354 [email protected]

EDITORIAL PRODUCTION MANAGERDawn Boultwood+44 20 7354 [email protected]

SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGERAlistair Taylor+44 20 7354 [email protected]

SALES MANAGERGurpreet Purewal+44 20 7354 [email protected]

ACCOUNT MANAGER Peter McCarthy+44 20 7354 [email protected]

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If you’ve been a regular ISE attendee for

the past few years, then you’ll have noticed

the show growing – not only in terms of

expanding to fill every hall of the RAI, but also

in terms of the number of visitors, making

aisles, corridors and escalators noticeably

busier with each successive year.

Last year, 51,003 stepped through the

doors at ISE. This means that the show now

attracts as many people in a single day as

it used to over three days not so long ago.

Even the ‘quiet’ last day in 2014 drew 18,000

people, which is a higher attendance figure

than any of the first five ISEs.

Not only has the total attendance grown,

but the average time spent by attendees

has also gone up as the show has spread its

footprint. The show is now too big to take in

everything in a single day, and so inevitably

the middle day has the largest attendance.

Mike Blackman, ISE managing director,

reports that some exhibitors have expressed

concern about not having enough space on

their stands to accommodate the high levels

of visitors. By any standard, this is a nice

problem to have, but it is one that needs to

be addressed. As he told a press conference

in December: “The best way to deal with this

is not for our exhibitors to take bigger and

bigger stands, so we can’t accommodate

new exhibitors, but to allow them more time

to speak to attendees.” So ISE 2016 will run

from Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 February – a

four-day show.

It will be interesting to see how the fourth

day affects the pattern of attendance at

the show. Having four days addresses the

inevitable middle-day bulge, or at least allows

the possibility of flattening the attendance

curve to some extent. With ISE 2016 running

to a Friday, I expect that more visitors will be

tempted to extend their stay in Amsterdam

over the weekend; but conversely, many of

the others may head for home at an earlier

time than in previous years.

According to Blackman, his team is

currently looking at how the four days will

be structured. For instance, should the

days be themed? Should the first two days

be restricted to the channel? (This might

be tricky as many attendees like to bring

their customers with them.) Will there be

additional events at the end of the show to

encourage people to stay longer? Nothing

has been decided yet, but the aim is to make

an announcement during ISE 2015 after

discussions with ISE’s exhibitor committee.

What about further into the future? Well,

the accessibility of Amsterdam has been a

major factor in drawing a growing audience

to ISE. Building work is underway at the RAI

to expand the showfloor area – and also to

create on-site hotel accommodation – with

the first new buildings coming on stream in

2016. There is also scope to use temporary

structures, in Congress Square and at the

front of the complex, to provide additional

exhibition space. Blackman said recently:

“We’ve done some analysis to see where

our growth will be, and we believe that the

Amsterdam RAI can accommodate ISE for

another five or six years.”

One of the good things about all of this is

that it sends out a clear signal to the world

about the strength of our industry.

The growth in visitor numbers is coming

mainly from specifiers rather than the

channel – so the event is drawing in a

wider range of attendees with each

successive year. ISE’s continuing success is

unquestionably a good thing for everyone

working in AV and electronic systems

integration as the industry increases its

influence on the world stage.

OPINIONAdventures in space and time

Managing the expansion of ISE’s exhibitor and attendee numbers has involved increasing two types of resource, says thedaily editor Paddy Baker

ATLONAMore than a dozen products for residential

and commercial applications, including a

new series of 4K/UHD extenders, switchers

and matrixes, as well as the company’s first

residential components designed to support

HDCP 2.2 content protection are being

launched by Atlona at ISE 2015.

The manufacturer of signal distribution

solutions said it represents the largest new

product launch in its 12-year history.

Ilya Khayn, president and co-founder

of Atlona, said: “As a new Silver Sponsor

of the show, we’re making extra efforts to

demonstrate our increased focus on European

and international customers.”

“We’re kicking off a new year, and we think

ISE is the right place and the right time to

start some global buzz about the products

we’re bringing our customers. The new

solutions we plan to unveil are definitely

going to get our partners, prospects, and

other people talking, and not just in Europe.”

One important addition to the Atlona line

will be components utilising new HDBaseT

5Play standards.

“System designers and Integrators will

appreciate the capability to route 4K/UHD

video, audio, control, power and Ethernet

over a single Cat5e/6 cable,” he added.

“Distributors and dealers at ISE will be

happy to hear that we have increased our

support this year by adding dedicated training

personnel to our team in Europe. This means

partners will get more and new opportunities

for live training from our factory-trained

staff. With all our product and marketing

developments, we are very optimistic about

business this year.”

Stand: 7-P180

Massive AV product launch for ISE 2015

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