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Happy International Women’s Day. The India AVIXA Women’s Council members had an earlier celebration this week, gathering over 66 attendees across four states. The report by RH Consulting shows, not surprisingly, the uptake of audio network solutions. This trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Do read about Intricon Asia, a Singapore-based company that manufactures critical audio components.

Thomas Richard Prakasam, Editorial Director

AVIXA Women’s Council in India Meets to Commemorate International Women’s Day

This year, the week of International Women’s Day has been eventful for AWC members in India. Owing to the fact that the Indian festival of Holi also falls on March 8th, the AVIXA Women’s Council decided to usher in the celebrations earlier during the week, i.e on Monday, March 6. A total of 66 attendees across four locations – Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi, met up between 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm. The Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi meet ups were hosted by Kramer Electronics India Pvt Ltd and the event in Chennai was hosted by Office 2000 India Pvt Ltd.

RH Consulting Releases New Edition of Annual Report on Adoption of Networked Audio, Video & Control Products

Audio consultancy and networking experts RH Consulting (RHC) have been counting networked audio products and licensees since 2013 to chart the adoption of audio networking in the pro audio, AV and broadcast markets. RHC have compiled the 11th edition of this report, universally recognised as the benchmark for tracking trends in networked audio, to provide insights into the current state of the industry.

Bilingual Canadian International School Enhances the Learning Experience with JBL Professional Audio Solutions

To support the music and arts programs at the Bilingual Canadian International School (BCIS), AV integrator PGI and HARMAN Professional Solutions equipped the campus with highly versatile JBL Professional EON ONE MK2 battery-powered column speakers. The JBL EON ONE MK2 column speakers are a powerful all-in-one PA system suited for a wide range of uses.

PSNI Announces New Certification for Strategic Account Engagement

PSNI Global Alliance, the leading global network of technology integrators and service providers, has reinforced its mission for the highest worldwide standards with the introduction of its Strategic Account Specialist (SAS) Certification. The SAS certification is the third accreditation developed by The Alliance and involves a comprehensive process to ensure its Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) meet PSNI’s criteria for pre-installation practices, including customer relationships and engagement, deployment practices and future growth strategy.

Intricon: Making Sound Alive with Passion

Right here in our backyard (Singapore), is a company producing critical components for many renowned audio brands, but if you ask most in the industry who is Intricon – you will likely get a blank stare! Read about who is Intricon Asia, their plans for the future and how their new gaming headset is making waves in the gaming community.

Martin Audio Adds TORUS 8 to Successful TORUS Series

Back in 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, Martin Audio unveiled their first constant curvature loudspeaker array, TORUS, featuring two variants T1215 and T1230. The products went on to be a stellar success, outstripping the company’s initial projections by 400%. It is perhaps no surprise, therefore, that via an online special event and at ISE 2023 in Barcelona, Martin Audio unveiled a smaller addition to the series, TORUS 8 (or T820 as the individual model is known). T820 is a passive, two-way loudspeaker engineered for small to medium-scale applications which do not call for the longer throw capabilities of a line array.

InfoComm 2023 Registration is Officially Open for the June Show in Orlando

Registration is officially open for InfoComm 2023, set for June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will explore pro AV solutions that accelerate productivity and create unforgettable in-person experiences. The InfoComm trade show floor will host more than 600 exhibitors showcasing their latest technology and solutions. The new Trailblazers Zone will put the spotlight on first-time InfoComm exhibitors, featuring companies with innovative solutions powered by artificial intelligence and augmented reality, and much more.

Aux Becomes Certified Training Facility for the Virtual Production Accelerator Program by disguise

Aux Media Group, Singapore’s creative content development agency specialising in events and media production, announced its latest developments in the virtual production space as the only certified training facility in Singapore for the Virtual Production Accelerator Program by disguise. First launched in October 2022 by Emmy award-winning virtual production (VP) technology pioneer, disguise, the Accelerator Program combines traditional classroom training with real-world on-set experiences to give trainees a true representation of the demands of virtual production.

Analog Way’s Aquilon RS4 Supports Top-Rated “New Year’s Eve Gala” on China’s Jiangsu Satellite TV

On New Year’s Eve, China’s major provincial television networks offer their audiences spectacular variety shows featuring popular artists. For its televised “New Year’s Eve Gala”, Jiangsu Satellite TV deployed Analog Way’s Aquilon RS4 4K/8K multi-screen presentation system and videowall processor and Analog Way’s small footprint RC400T event controller.

Stephen Peereboom Re-Joins Bose Professional

Bose Professional is very pleased to welcome Stephen Peereboom as their newly appointed Territory Manager in ANZ based out of Queensland. Stephen is a valued, familiar resource to Bose business and partners in ANZ, having previously represented Bose's interests as Regional Sales Engineer. Stephen re-joins the team after taking some time away from the business to further develop a charity run by his partner.

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Systems Integration Asia (SI Asia) is a trade publication dedicated to the professional audiovisual industry, technology managers and end-users in key vertical markets such as education, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, oil & gas and government in the Asia Pacific as well as the Middle East. The fortnightly E-newsletter complements the monthly digital magazine.