AV Industry News Highlights: PPDS Opens New Demonstration Hub and Personnel Updates
In the ever-evolving world of audiovisual and broadcasting, several significant developments have taken place recently. Here's a roundup of the latest news:
AudioPros has been appointed as Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW)'s manufacturer's representative to serve the Northeast territory. This strategic partnership will strengthen EAW's presence in the region, providing integrators with access to EAW's renowned audio solutions.
NDI, a leading provider of video over IP technology, has welcomed Don Shaver to its team. Shaver, with over 28 years in the semiconductor industry and 13 years in broadcast and Pro AV, will contribute his extensive experience to NDI's ongoing growth and success.
Jetbuilt, a leading provider of AV project management software, has appointed Davinder Singh Rai as the Director of Business Development for the EMEA region. Rai, with over 20 years of experience in the AV and IT sectors, will lead efforts to expand Jetbuilt's presence and grow business opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
PSNI Global Alliance has welcomed Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) as its Global Preferred Vendor Partner. This partnership will enhance PSNI's ability to deliver mission-critical control room applications, providing integrators with access to G&D's innovative KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) solutions.
PPDS, a Philips brand for professional display solutions, has opened a new Master Showroom experience center in Fairfield, NJ. This state-of-the-art facility showcases PPDS's wide range of products and solutions, offering integrators and end-users a hands-on experience.
Exertis Almo, a leading distributor of Pro AV products, has entered a distribution partnership with Bosch Security and Safety Systems. This partnership allows integrators access to Bosch's audio brands, including Electro-Voice (EV) and Dynacord, expanding Exertis Almo's audio offerings.
Diversified, a leading technology solutions provider, has opened a new headquarters in Plano, TX, designed to support the company's growth and showcase its technologies. The new facility will serve as a hub for Diversified's expanded services and solutions.
Hitachi Kokusai has appointed Bo Reames as east coast sales manager. Reames, with diverse experiences in live production, broadcast engineering, and distribution, will leverage his expertise to drive Hitachi Kokusai's growth in the region.
In other news, RTSales has been appointed as Pliant Technologies' new manufacturer's representative. Covering Puerto Rico and seven states in the U.S., RTSales will represent Pliant Technologies' wireless intercom solutions in these key markets.
AIMS, the trade association representing the global broadcast and media industry, has announced a newly elected 2024-2025 board of directors. Among the new board members is Samuel Recine from Matrox Video.
Lastly, CEP Distributing, with over 20 years of channel expertise, has joined the PowerHouse Alliance as its newest distributor member. This partnership will provide CEP Distributing with access to the PowerHouse Alliance's extensive product portfolio, strengthening its position in the market.
These developments underscore the ongoing growth and innovation in the audiovisual and broadcasting industries. As these companies continue to expand and form strategic partnerships, the future of these sectors looks promising.
- The audiovisual and broadcasting industries are witnessing significant growth, as evidenced by the strategic partnership between AudioPros and Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), strengthening EAW's presence in the Northeast with access to their renowned audio solutions.
- In the realm of digital signage and video over IP technology, NDI has bolstered their team with industry veteran Don Shaver, who will utilize his extensive experience to drive NDI's ongoing growth and success.
- Jetbuilt, a provider of AV project management software, has tapped Davinder Singh Rai, with over 20 years of experience in the AV and IT sectors, to lead efforts to expand their presence and grow business opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- PSNI Global Alliance has forged a partnership with Guntermann & Drunck (G&D), enhancing their ability to deliver mission-critical control room applications and providing integrators with access to G&D's innovative KVM solutions.
- Philips, through its professional display solutions brand PPDS, has opened a new Master Showroom experience center, offering integrators and end-users a hands-on experience with a wide range of products and solutions. Meanwhile, in the finance sector, Exertis Almo has entered a distribution partnership with Bosch Security and Safety Systems to expand their audio offerings.
