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Two new high brightness 4K Ultra HD projectors


Optoma has announced two new high brightness 4K Ultra HD professional installation projectors – the 4K550 and 4K550ST. The new models de- liver impressive 4K UHD imag- es at 5000 and 4500 lumens respectively


with the short


throw lens of the 4K550ST providing stunning image per- formance from as little as half a metre away.


Designed for meeting rooms, simulators and the corporate sector, as well as for CAD and architectural drawings where brighter, higher quality imagery and complex detail is needed, these projectors enable un- scaled 4K UHD imagery. Philip Watt, Commercial Product Manager at Optoma Europe, commented: “Optoma is the number-one selling 4K UHD projector brand world- wide. We’re excited to build on the success of our 4K UHD home projection range with the launch of our first 4K UHD pro- fessional installation models – the 4K550 and 4K550ST. “These new models bring the benefits of high brightness 4K Ultra HD and short throw to


any professional installation or business presentation. With four times the resolution of 1080p and true to life colour reproduction, these new mod- els offer maximum clarity when displaying text and graphics.” Featuring an advanced DLP single-chip design from Texas Instruments, 8.3 million pix- els are delivered to the screen without the alignment issues found in some other technolo- gies - ensuring absolute image integrity.


In addition to UHD 4K reso- lution, both models offer High Dynamic Range (HDR) com- patibility, and the HDR10 open standard specifically, which means everything from stream- ing 4K content to game con- soles is supported.


The 4K550 features a 1.6x zoom projection lens and both projectors feature vertical lens shift for a quick and accurate installation – without the need for costly interchangeable lens- es. RS232C and LAN connec- tivity enable simple integration and control via industry stan- dards, including Crestron, IP Link, AMX and PJ-Link.


ViewSonic Europe launches myViewBoard software


ViewSonic Europe has an- nounced the launch of its new software designed for interac- tive flat panels (IFPs) and dig- ital whiteboards; myViewBoard is an intuitive and secure annotation software solution


tion fee and is freely scalable – allowing an unlimited number of users working within an or- ganisation to access and ben- efit from its tools. The system also features advanced AES- 256 encryption, ensuring data


Vision adds active inline boosters to HDMI+ Cables


Targeting the corporate AV in- stallation market, Vision has added two new HDMI cables to the range; 20 and 30m copper cables with active inline boost- ers. These will take the place of its optical HDMI cables in favour of more cost-effective copper units, capable of reli- ably delivering a 4K signal. Stuart Lockhart, Director, Vi- sion, explains:


“Whist there are now relative- ly stable 4K optical chipsets, we believe they do not current-


ly offer a cost-effective solu- tion. We opted to add active inline boosters to our proven copper cables.”


The new cables can deliver a 4K signal @ 30Hz. The booster circuit sits in a tubular enclo- sure to reduce snagging and use AWG 24 conductors. Vision sell over 10,000 ca- bles a month for professional integration. They have a proven reliability track record, offering a lifetime warranty. These ca- bles will ship from late October.


The Barco Ideation Wall takes collaboration to the next level


ViewSonic Europe has announced the launch of its new software de- signed for interactive flat panels (IFPs) and digital whiteboards called myViewBoard.


designed specifically for the corporate and education and corporate markets.


Optoma has announced two new high brightness 4K Ultra HD profes- sional installation projectors – the 4K550 and 4K550ST.


The cloud-based system al- lows multiple users to edit and annotate content simulta- neously whilst enjoying a lag- free experience. Documents can be stored and accessed via shared cloud drives such as Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive, whilst users can also use the software to cast con- tent from their mobile devices or tablets onto a larger display – improving group discussions and making presentations more engaging.


myViewBoard does not re- quire an additional subscrip-


Optoma has announced it will unveil a new range of interac- tive flat panel displays (IFPDs) at ISE 2019. Thierry Millet, Optoma EMEA Managing Direc- tor said: “Optoma is no longer just a projection company – we are in the business of big imag- ery - whether that is projection, LED displays or the soon to be launched large format displays. We are responding to our cus- tomers’ demand for a whole range of display products that suit all situations.” The new Creative Touch IFPD series will be available in 65", 75" and 86" formats and will have extensive connectivity with versatile plug and play


compatibility with Windows, Mac and Chrome OS devices. They will offer wireless content sharing via iMirror and Screen- Share to encourage bring your own device (BYOD) collabora- tion. The IFPD range will be available to the EMEA market from Q1 2019.


is always protected from unau- thorized access, making it ideal for use in corporate spaces. Tony White, AV Sales and Marketing Director at ViewSon- ic Europe commented: “Wheth- er investing in new large format displays or looking to maximise the use of current hardware, myViewBoard is a multi-facet- ed solution that puts the pow- er back in the hands of the end-user. By enabling multiple users to interact with a panel at one time, the software fa- cilitates improved group inter- actions and teamwork – some- thing many businesses and schools are keen to promote.”


Crowdbeamer puts the audience first


No matter where, crowdbeamer streams any presentation con- tent in real time to all connect- ed smartphones, tablets, and laptops, providing everybody in the audience the best view in the house. Scaling to any au- dience size, this game-chang- ing presentation system offers unparalleled opportunities to boost the experience and pro- ductivity of meetings, training sessions, classes, seminars, and conferences.


Using the free crowdbeam- er app (available for all major operating systems), audience members can capture what they see, zoom into the great- est detail, add personal notes and export to other business apps. That strong audience engagement helps presenters create long-term impact with their message.


Crowdbeamer is incredibly flexible, working either wall powered or operating on built- in batteries. Thanks to its built-in Wi-Fi, crowdbeamer puts the presenter’s message in the hands of the audience without the need for an inter- net connection.


“Extensive market research in the different regions that


we service has revealed a great interest in education, the cor- porate space and for seminars and conferences,” says Caro- line


Britt, Managing Director


of RGB Communications. “As the first presentation system that brings benefits to both presenters and their audience, crowdbeamer has a clear value proposition. We are proud to add this award-winning solu- tion to our portfolio and look forward to working closely with the crowdbeamer team.” “We are very pleased to wel- come RGB Communications as a member of our growing part- ner network,” Dirk Bosmans, Sales Director EMEA at RO- RYCO, joins in. “Thanks to its intimate market knowledge and its strong belief in the many use cases that crowdbeamer supports, the RGB Communi- cations team is extremely well placed to extend the crowd- beamer success story into the UK, a very important market to us. We are confident that this will be a great partnership.”


The Barco Ideation Wall takes collaboration to the next level Barco’s new Ideation Wall is de- scribed as the “ultimate large- screen


collaboration tool for


meeting rooms”. It enables en- terprise customers to unleash the best ideas and to support the most interactive and collab- orative meetings today. The Ideation Wall consists of several building blocks: a Bar- co UniSee LCD video wall, a specifically designed Touch frame for Barco UniSee and a ClickShare CSE-800 which supports annotation, black- boarding and TouchBack out of the box. These components are unique on their own, but when combined, they comple- ment each other. The result is a high-value, flexible and easy-to- install collaboration tool to sup- port ideation sessions, making them even more productive and satisfying. In this way, Barco creates a single, unified expe- rience in the meeting room that allows customers to enjoy both the interactivity features of the wireless collaboration solution


ClickShare CSE-800, and the unique seamless viewing expe- rience of Barco UniSee. With the launch of the Ideation Wall, a fully interoperable and pre-validated reference de- sign, Barco introduces a new, engaging ideation experience, emphasizing its thought lead- ership position in the corporate ideation and meeting market. “With the Ideation Wall, Barco unleashes the full potential of collaboration and interactiv- ity


in a meeting, training or


boardroom and underlines its position as innovator in the En- terprise market”, says George Stromeyer, Sr. VP and General Manager at Barco. “Combin- ing the best of our Enterprise products into one complete experience, the Ideation Wall gives our customers unlimit- ed options for creativity and generates real business value through enhanced productivi- ty.” In a first phase, the Ideation Wall will be available for cus- tomers in EMEA with more re- gions to follow soon.


Barco’s UniSee LCD videowall is combined with the company’s Click- Share CSE-800 in the Ideation Wall.


4K video now available with Connect Spark Pro


NewTek today announced the availability of the NewTek Connect Spark™ Pro video converter, the easiest, fastest and most flexible way to acquire beautiful looking 4K UHD video for IP-based productions. Connect Spark Pro instantly translates 4K UHD video at up to 60 frames per second directly from a source into an NDI signal for use with any compatible device or software with near zero latency and without any complex configuration or excessive cabling required.


Its portable, and camera-mountable design, HDMI connection, built-in tally lights, support for Power over Ethernet (PoE), and many other features allow Connect Spark Pro to integrate seamless- ly into any production.


“The quality of the picture we’re getting


with Connect Spark Pro is simply mind blowing,” said Dr. Andrew Cross, Presi- dent and CTO for NewTek. “What’s even better is that almost every 4K device has an HDMI connector, mak- ing Connect Spark Pro ideal for getting 4K signals onto the network quickly. This helps tremendously with cabling, dis- tance, and cost limitations allowing con- tent producers small and large to benefit from the advantages of 4K. Even if you are producing and distributing in HD, be- ing able to leverage 4K cameras gives you better quality and lets you do virtual PTZ pan and scan moves simply and easily.” The NewTek Connect Spark Pro is avail- able immediately for $995 USMSRP from the NewTek store or your local reseller. International pricing will vary.


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