Business News Transition Systems to


distribute Avocor in A/NZ and resellers because of their performance and that they’re agnostic and can support all UC hardware and software,” said Dana Corey, GM Avocor. “Work- ing with Transition Systems and their stellar team and in- frastructure, now partners and clients in Australia and New Zealand can integrate Avocor collaboration displays into any size room and seamlessly into any Enterprise.” Transition Systems will be responsible for the marketing, channel sales and distribution of Avocor interactive collabora- tion displays, which offer users a true tablet-like experience — replicating the responsive, smooth, intelligent and accu- rate performance on a large touch screen optimised for both workplace and classroom envi- ronments.


Transition Systems announced today it will be the distributor of Avocor, the fastest-growing collaboration display brand in the world, in A/NZ. As a lead- ing distributor of unified com- munications solutions in A/NZ, Transition Systems offer a com- plete product portfolio for ful- ly equipping presentation and meeting rooms.


Providing a deep knowledge of the channel and excellent customer service, Transition Systems are the perfect distri- bution partner to launch the Avocor portfolio into the A/NZ region. Transition Systems will be distributing both E- and F-Series touch screens as well as new Windows collaboration displays,


featuring the world


leading advanced touchscreen technologies. “Avocor products are a favour- ite among IT and AV integrators


Sonos closes IPO


Sonos has announced the clos- ing of its initial public offering of 15,972,221 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise by the underwrit- ers of their option to purchase 2,083,333 shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $15.00 per share. In total, Sonos sold 6,388,888 shares of common stock and the selling stockholders sold 9,583,333 shares of common


stock. Sonos received gross proceeds of $95.8 million from the offering before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated of- fering expenses.


Sonos did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares by the selling stockhold- ers. The shares are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SONO.”


BUK Solutions increases range after rebrand


BUK Solutions (formerly Brähler ICS UK), has announced an ex- panded product range, which now provides its customers with access to 1000s of products from brands including Crestron AV, Polycom, Sony and Black- magic. This upgrade now allows BUK’s customers to purchase al- most any product offered by any of the brands the company is working with, making the choice of audio-visual products huge. BUK’s step-change comes as a result of the company’s rebrand in June, which has enabled the team to sell products from a


biggest clients are already tak- ing advantage of the impressive range of Crestron products that are now available.” BUK’s specialist technicians are fully trained in the most up- to-date technologies in the AV industry; customers benefit from their broad experience across a range of different sectors. BUK provides AV solutions for numer- ous high-profile clients around the UK including universities, banks, legal institutions and pro- fessional bodies. BUK also con- tinues to deliver long-term proj- ects for the Ministry of Justice


First dedicated services for


drone industry entrepreneurs The first ever dedicated incubator and start-up services for entrepre- neurs, professionals and enthusi- asts within the drone industry were launched today by SUAS Global, the world’s largest online drone network.


Formed in 2015 and having dou- bled in size in the last six months alone, SUAS (Surface, Underwa- ter, Air and Space) is providing expertise, connectivity and support to meet the challenges, speed of change and innovation for an in- dustry which is spawning many start-ups and young businesses in one of the world’s fastest growth sectors.


The new services from SUAS will provide a strong catalyst for even faster growth by providing access to


information, young experts, finance


facilities, business opportunities and special interest groups, and assisting


companies to


Simon Sainsbury, MD of BUK Solutions: “This exciting development brings us increased flexibility, enabling us to explore a wider variety of solutions that meet our customers’ exact AV requirements, no matter how complex, while providing more cost-effective solutions for customers.”


more diverse range of manufac- turers – not just Brähler. Simon Sainsbury, Managing Director of BUK Solutions, said: “This exciting development brings us increased


flexibility,


enabling us to explore a wider variety of solutions that meet our customers’ exact AV require- ments, no matter how complex, while providing more cost-effec- tive solutions for customers.” Business Development Manag-


Sonos has announced the closing of its initial public offering.


er, Duncan Conway, added: “It’s a win-win for all of our customers – not only do they have access to a vast range of excellent au- dio-visual solutions, but they’ll also benefit from all of our in- dustry-leading expertise which we have built up over 30 years. “We have recognised a desire among our customers to improve and upgrade their meeting room facilities. They want to simplify connectivity and enhance collab- oration capabilities. Some of our


and Ministry of Defence. Simon Sainsbury, Managing Director of BUK Solutions, said: “This exciting development brings us increased flexibility, enabling us to explore a wider variety of solu- tions that meet our customers’ exact AV requirements, no mat- ter how complex, while providing more cost-effective solutions for customers.”


Partnerships with global soft- ware providers, VIQ and Sana- ko, helps BUK to remain at the forefront of digital recording and educational software integration. As specialist AV system design- ers and installers, BUK bridges the gap between hardware and software to offer added value and benefits to its clients.


achieve their full potential. Mem- bers of SUAS Global will receive a range of benefits with a variety of membership categories tailored to meet their various needs. They will be eligible to receive exclusive privileges from some of the indus- try’s leading suppliers in addition to obtaining access to SUAS Global’s new tender intelligence and sup- port system, which guides, edu- cates and prepares young drone companies and entrepreneurs to maximise their chances of secur- ing new business opportunities. The services also include support in finding suitable and appropri- ately skilled employees through its new dedicated SUAS recruitment platform.


Community and collaboration are central features of the SUAS Glob- al experience, with the network designed to give members a voice to lead and shape discussions into the most crucial issues affecting the global drone industry. This has


been built into the very fabric of SUAS Global through The Voice, its new, dedicated, open e-forum and knowledge hub. The Voice is completely free to join and uses the extensive SUAS Global net- work to enable stakeholders to have their voice heard through surveys, polls, discussions and the ability to write white papers for independent peer review and possible publica- tion. SUAS Global encourages all its members to become thought leaders, with output made directly available to standards makers such as the British Standards Institution (BSI) as well as regulators and glob- al think tanks.


SUAS Global was recently ac- quired by Drone Major Group Limited,


the world’s first global


commercial organisation dedicat- ed to connecting, supporting and trading with all stakeholders in the drone industry. In 2017, Drone Major established the first online platform showcasing the world’s leading and specialised suppliers of drones. In particular, the company helps buyers of drones to navigate the widening applications for drone technology, advising on what is pos- sible, where to buy it, and how to implement it safely and effectively. Commenting on SUAS Glob-


al’s new services, Robert Garbett, Founder and CEO of Drone Major Group, said: ‘It has long been an ambition of Drone Major Group to provide a platform to support new entrants to the drone industry and I am excited that this has now become a reality. It is essential to support emerging drone companies and their young entrepreneurs who represent the future of our industry and will have such an impact on our world in the future; I very much look forward to working closely with our growing number of SUAS Global members to continue to help shape the industry for the benefit of all.'


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