Shure and Neat Team Up, Key Moments from AVI Systems International Sales Conference

In the dynamic world of audiovisual technology, there's been a flurry of exciting announcements and partnerships recently. Here's a roundup of some of the key developments that have taken place.

The Brad Sousa Impact Fund and AVIXA Foundation

The Brad Sousa Impact Fund has pledged its support to the AVIXA Foundation, with a focus on fostering the development of audiovisual and digital transformation professionals. The partnership aims to enhance their understanding of each other's overlapping needs, contributing to a more harmonious and productive industry.

Acquisitions and Alliances

Project Audio Visual has been acquired by AVPM Group, joining forces with audiovisual retailer AV Partsmaster. This alliance offers a full turnkey solution for AV services, from project inception to completion, catering to both SMB and enterprise customers.

PK Sound has also welcomed Calgary, Canada-based live production company Unlimited Video Staging (UVS) to its growing partner network.

Product Launches and Enhancements

Shure and Neat have partnered to deliver an enhanced meeting experience in large and acoustically challenging spaces. The combination of Neat's video technology with Shure's audio solutions promises uncompromised audio and video in complex workspaces.

Bose Professional has launched a new website, featuring extensive training modules and a new document library for integrators and consultants.

Nureva has joined the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) as an Annual Platinum Partner. The company's products, designed with features like autocalibration, aim to address the needs of higher education technology managers, particularly in HyFlex and hybrid learning environments.

Innovative Solutions for Streamlined Deployment

The Velocity Logistics Center, launched by AVI Systems, streamlines the entire ordering and deployment process. Offering a factory-like approach to assembly, testing, logistics planning, and installation, the VLC is designed for AVI customers who need to quickly deploy standard meeting room systems across their organizations.

AVI customers can choose from a variety of pre-configured Velocity Certified solutions, ranging from meeting rooms and workspaces to digital signage solutions.

Partnerships for Advanced Features and Functionality

For conferencing environments like all-hands training rooms and divisible spaces, the combination of Neat Bar Pro with the Microflex Advance MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone, an IntelliMix P300 Audio Conferencing Processor, and MXN5W-C Networked Loudspeaker provides advanced features and functionality.

The partnership between Neat and Shure involves the integration of Neat Bar Pro with multiple Shure Microflex Ecosystem Solutions. Devices from the Microflex Ecosystem extend Neat video deployments into larger and more complex spaces, delivering clear, natural sound with different form factors.

Leadership Changes

In the sports department at SNA Displays, Barbara Barry has taken the helm, bringing extensive experience in collegiate and pro sports digital signage.

Listen Technologies has promoted Mikey Shaffer to senior sales director, leading the Listen Technologies sales team.

Empowering the Audiovisual Technology Industry

Xyte has deepened its partnership with HDBaseT Alliance member companies to empower and accelerate various business areas within the audiovisual technology industry.

AVI Systems and technology partners have contributed more than $110,000 to the AVIXA Foundation's Brad Sousa Impact Fund, furthering the development and understanding of audiovisual professionals.

Nureva's camera zones feature for the HDL410 system enables automated multi-camera switching in larger classrooms without additional software or specialized technical expertise.

Korbyt Now Offers Webex by Cisco, enabling corporate users to use Cisco devices as digital signage endpoints.

These developments underscore the continued growth and innovation in the audiovisual industry, as companies collaborate to deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and educational institutions.

Shure and Neat Team Up, Key Moments from AVI Systems International Sales Conference