InfoComm Asia 2023: Connecting Ideas and Opportunities Across Asia

InfoComm Asia 2023 is where Asia’s AudioVisual (AV) professionals will meet from 24 to 26 May – to rekindle friendships, connect with others, share ideas and discuss opportunities. With a 38% larger show floor featuring even more AV technologies, solutions and learning opportunities as well as highlighting greater business opportunities, the Show is the place to be for the Professional AV industry in the wider Asian region.

Broadcast Professional Pte Ltd (BP) Celebrates 40 Years of Pioneering Broadcasting Solutions

Since its founding in 1983, Broadcast Professional Pte Ltd has been at the forefront of broadcast infrastructure, streaming, interactive content and consultancy services. Consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of broadcast and immersive technology, and with a focus on innovation, Broadcast Professional has evolved with the times and stayed ahead of the curve to become a go-to resource for clients in the ever-changing media landscape. With the commitment to providing high-quality content and expert consultation to every project, Broadcast Professional has built a reputation as a dependable partner for companies spanning diverse industries.

ARRI Opens Subsidiary in Singapore

Established in 2008, ARRI Asia-Pacific initially operated from Hong Kong. Fifteen years later, the company has relocated to Singapore to further bolster the moving image industry in the region. To mark this momentous occasion, ARRI Asia-Pacific organized a grand ceremony on April 25th with an open house and an ARRI party. The top management team from the headquarters in Germany, including Executive Board members Dr Matthias Erb (Chairman) and Lars Weyer (CFO), industry leaders, and key players from Asia-Pacific’s moving image industry graced the festivities.

Transom Capital Group Names John Maier as CEO of

Bose Professional

Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has announced the appointment of John Maier as CEO of the newly independent Bose Professional. Maier spent the past several years as an operating partner for Transom, overseeing such businesses as Mackie. Before that, Maier was the CEO of Blue Microphones, a designer of award winning and critically acclaimed microphones, headphones and accessories. He helped leverage the company’s professional recording studio heritage into the consumer electronics space and grew the company tenfold during his tenure, eventually selling the business to Logitech.

Christopher Jaynes Joins Q-SYS as Senior Vice President of Software Technologies

The Q-SYS division of QSC is pleased to welcome Christopher Jaynes as Senior Vice President of Software Technologies. In this role, Chris will lead Q-SYS software engineering as well as advanced research and technologies, including artificial intelligence/machine learning, cloud and data. Jaynes is a passionate and accomplished leader who believes the innovative use of current and emerging technologies can solve complex challenges in human-technology interaction, create new market opportunities, and positively impact our world.

Impeccable Sound Meets Fine Dining at GU Bistronomy

in Hanoi

Born of a passion for fine wine and the culinary arts, GU Bistronomy provides an impeccable fine dining experience to customers in the Thanh Xuan District of Hanoi. From the prestigious wine list to the flair and creativity of the kitchen team, every detail is designed to ensure that a dinner at GU remains long in the memories of visitors to this impressive new restaurant.This uncompromising approach is extended to the choice of sound system at GU. For local audio technology specialists Pro Sound, this meant installing a system based around NEXO’s ultra-compact ID14 speakers

Kramer Appoints Peter Baxter as Senior Vice President

of EMEA

Kramer, a leading audio-visual experience company, has announced the appointment of Peter Baxter as senior vice president (SVP) of its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Pete is a 32-year technology industry veteran with tenure in the reseller, system integrator, and vendor worlds. He is a go-to-market expert, designing and leading organizations that focus on customer engagement, customer outcomes, and growth. He specializes in creating cultures that challenge and strive for continuous improvement.

Billboard Live Elevates New Yokohama Location with JBL Professional and Martin Professional

To provide Billboard Live’s latest venue in Yokohama with a world-class live setup suitable for a wide range of performances, HIBINO and SC Alliance collaborated with HARMAN Professional Solutions. To elevate the overall guest experience with state-of-the-art live sound as well as immersive and impactful lighting, the HIBINO and SC Alliance installation team deployed JBL VTX and VRX Series speakers and Martin ERA Series lights.

Shure Elevates José A. Rivas to Vice President of

Global Sales

Shure has announced that José A. Rivas has been named to the position of vice president of Global Sales. Since joining Shure in 2004, Rivas has held several positions of increasing responsibility and geographic coverage, including sales and marketing director of the International Americas Business Unit, sales director of the Americas Business Unit, managing director of the Latin America Sales Organization and most recently as vice president of Sales for Emerging Markets.

Biamp Appoints Shanghai You Shi Wei Xin Electronics Technology as Value-added Distributor for Mainland China

Biamp, a leading supplier of professional audiovisual solutions, is broadening its global commitment to provide streamlined sales, support, and product distribution. With a continued focus on rapid expansion across the Asia Pacific region, Biamp has increased its existing sales channel by appointing Shanghai You Shi Wei Xin Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. to provide local inventory, sales account management, marketing programs, training, and support in Mainland China.

TORUS Constant Curvature the Perfect Solution for Tsukuba’s Capio Hall

The Tsukuba Capio complex in Japan’s Tsukuba city, Ibaragi, incorporates indoor sports halls, theatres and meeting rooms, while Tsukuba itself is renowned for being a scientific city of the future city. Opened in July 1996, Capio Hall has provided an authentic atmosphere for theatre and dance with its distinctive seat arrangement and high-quality stage facilities.
Capio Hall recently underwent a major sound system overhaul, and new rigs were introduced, including the new Martin Audio TORUS as the main PA.

DTEN D7X Certified for Microsoft Teams

DTEN’S D7X video conferencing & collaboration solution is now certified for Microsoft Teams. DTEN, in collaboration with Microsoft, is creating an easy-to-use, out-of-the-box Teams Rooms on Android collaboration solution.

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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.