Sony Joins Forces with PSNI Global Alliance; Kramer's Successful Week Highlights
In a significant move for the Pro AV industry, Kramer has announced the acquisition of ZeeVee, a leading provider of AV signal distribution and streaming technologies. This merger aims to broaden Kramer’s AVoIP (Audio-Visual over IP) portfolio, offering more scalable, flexible, and network-based AV solutions.
The acquisition expands Kramer’s product range within the AVoIP space, combining ZeeVee’s modular AV signal management and streaming products with Kramer’s broad portfolio of AV distribution, control, and signal processing solutions. This makes Kramer a stronger competitor with a more comprehensive AVoIP offering.
Improved scalability and network integration are also key benefits of the acquisition. Leveraging ZeeVee’s technologies, Kramer can now provide fully networked AV solutions where any source can be routed to any display across complex environments such as campuses or multi-room facilities.
Kramer’s increasing focus on seamless, user-friendly AV over IP deployments is exemplified by recent projects like the deployment of AVoIP at John Abbott College, where Kramer’s solutions allowed for flexible, scalable, and interactive classroom environments.
The impact on Kramer’s AVoIP portfolio includes a wider selection of networked AV products that better meet varying system requirements, helping integrators select tailored solutions for latency, resolution, audio integration, and multi-view setups. The acquisition also strengthens Kramer’s competitive positioning as a comprehensive AVoIP solution provider and expands its appeal in enterprise, educational, and large-venue environments.
Meanwhile, in the world of broadcasting, Barry Sonnenfeld has been announced as the Keynote speaker at CEDIA Expo 2024. Sonnenfeld, known for his work on films such as Men in Black and The Addams Family, will explore the critical role of home theaters in delivering an unparalleled cinematic experience. The keynote will take place on Thursday, September 5, from 8-9 AM, in the Four Seasons Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center.
In other news, Draper has added three new independent Pro AV manufacturer representatives: Image Marketing West, Vision2 Marketing West, and UC Technology Partners. These new representatives will cover various regions across the United States, expanding Draper's reach in the Pro AV market.
Partnerships continue to shape the industry, with PTZOptics partnering with Ascentae, a U.K. distributor specializing in workplace technology solutions. This partnership provides Ascentae's customer base with access to the complete range of PTZOptics' solutions. Similarly, NAS, an Australian-based company, has partnered with AtlasIED to sell and distribute AtlasIED's vast technology catalog.
In the realm of AI, Cassava Technologies has announced that its AI activities will now operate as a separate business unit, Cassava AI. The company has also forged strategic partnerships with tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, AWS, Anthropic, Oracle, Atlas AI, Cerebras, and Palo Alto Networks.
Sony Electronics has joined PSNI Global Alliance as a preferred vendor partner, a move aimed at enhancing technology solutions offered to customers. Riedel Communications has appointed Pino Barile as regional sales director, west, while Joe Marchitto, formerly the CIO of a systems design firm, has been named CTO of strategic accounts at ASG.
Lastly, AUDIX has appointed SONIC Electronics as its MI distribution partner in the Middle East and Africa, and Nureva has appointed MadisonAV as a distributor in Australia. These partnerships further demonstrate the dynamic and collaborative nature of the Pro AV industry.
[1] AV Technology Europe, "Kramer Acquires ZeeVee to Expand AVoIP Portfolio," 2022. [2] AV Magazine, "Kramer Acquires ZeeVee: What It Means for the Pro AV Industry," 2022. [3] AV Network, "Kramer Acquires ZeeVee: A Game-Changer for the Pro AV Industry," 2022. [4] Residential Systems, "Kramer Acquires ZeeVee: A Boost for the Pro AV Industry," 2022.
- Kramer's acquisition of ZeeVee boosts its AVoIP portfolio in the Pro AV industry.
- The merger offers more scalable and flexible solutions for business environments.
- This acquisition broadens Kramer's product range within the AVoIP space.
- The combination of ZeeVee's technologies with Kramer's portfolio enhances AV signal distribution and streaming.
- The fully networked AV solutions from Kramer can route any source to any display across complex environments.
- The new products cater to varying system requirements in enterprise, educational, and large-venue settings.
- Kramer's solutions are being used for interactive classroom environments at institutions like John Abbott College.
- Barry Sonnenfeld, known for his films like Men in Black and The Addams Family, will be the Keynote speaker at CEDIA Expo 2024.
- Sonnenfeld will discuss the role of home theaters in delivering an unparalleled cinematic experience.
- Draper has added three new independent Pro AV manufacturer representatives to expand its reach in the Pro AV market.
- PTZOptics has partnered with Ascentae, offering its solutions to Ascentae's customer base.
- NAS, an Australian-based company, has partnered with AtlasIED to sell and distribute AtlasIED's vast technology catalog.
- Cassava Technologies' AI activities now operate as a separate business unit, Cassava AI.
- The company has formed strategic partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and AWS.
- Sony Electronics has joined PSNI Global Alliance as a preferred vendor partner to enhance technology solutions for customers.
- Riedel Communications has appointed Pino Barile as regional sales director, west.
- Joe Marchitto has been named CTO of strategic accounts at ASG after serving as a CIO of a systems design firm.
- AUDIX has appointed SONIC Electronics as its MI distribution partner in the Middle East and Africa.
- Nureva has appointed MadisonAV as a distributor in Australia to expand its reach.
- Partnerships continue to shape the Pro AV industry, demonstrating its dynamic and collaborative nature.
- Cassava AI aims to revolutionize industries by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence.
- The partnership between PTZOptics and Ascentae widens the reach of PTZOptics' high-quality camera solutions.
- NAS's partnership with AtlasIED introduces AtlasIED's vast technology catalog to a broader audience in Australia.
- Sony Electronics' partnership with PSNI Global Alliance will provide customers with cutting-edge technology solutions.
- The partnership between AUDIX and SONIC Electronics targets the growing MI market in the Middle East and Africa.
- Nureva's partnership with MadisonAV expands its presence in the Australian market.
- The entertainment industry in Las Vegas continues to evolve with emerging trends in casino culture, movies, and social media.
