ClearOne’s Strategic Shift: Manufacturing Operations Relocate to Singapore

ClearOne, a leading global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, made a strategic move in late 2022, by shifting its manufacturing operations to Singapore. This decision, which may seem surprising given Singapore’s reputation for being a high-cost country, was driven by several compelling factors. In this article, we delve into the reasons behind this relocation, the scope of ClearOne’s manufacturing in Singapore, and the various aspects of this transition.

Shure Announces Agreement to Acquire AB Wavemark OY

Shure, a leading global manufacturer of audio solutions, has announced that an agreement has been reached for it to acquire Ab Wavemark Oy, a leader in software products for theater, film, TV, broadcast, and content streaming applications. The acquisition will add Wavemark’s products to Shure’s professional audio portfolio.The forthcoming acquisition further strengthens Shure’s strategic investment in software by providing audio technicians with the tools needed to inspire confidence and remove guesswork.

Audinate Ships a Record One Million Dante Units in FY 2023

Audinate Group Limited (ASX:AD8) recently announced that during the company’s 2023 fiscal year (FY23), which ended in June, it had shipped more than one million hardware and software units of its industry-leading AV-over-IP solution, Dante. The one million units is the greatest number of Dante units ever shipped in a 12-month period. The list of Dante products includes software, chips and modules that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) integrate into their products to create Dante audio and video hardware solutions for end users, as well as the Dante AVIO accessories built by Audinate.

Barco and Crestron Announce Patent License Agreement

Barco and Crestron Electronics, Inc., both global leaders in workplace technology, have entered into a global patent license agreement earlier this year. This enables Crestron to utilize some of Barco’s ClickShare patents for Crestron’s own collaboration solutions, including AirMedia wireless conferencing and presentation systems. The agreement will further spur the growth of solutions for the BYOM market with the development of additional presentation and conferencing solutions.

ZeeVee Names Kaira Technologies as Southeast Asia Distributor

ZeeVee, a leading global provider of AV distribution products, has named Kaira Technologies Pte Limited as a distributor of its AV over IP (AVoIP) encoders and decoders in Singapore and Malaysia. Based in Singapore, Kaira is an information and communications technology (ICT) distributor specializing in innovative security software and digital display solutions, as well as cutting edge networking and data storage products.

The USB-C Extension of the Future: Introducing the Lightware Taurus TPX

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, meeting room connectivity is taking a giant leap forward with the advent of USB-C technology. With USB-C becoming the go-to standard for connectivity, the next frontier in this domain is USB-C extension. Lightware, known for its innovative engineering, has unveiled the Taurus TPX, a two-box (transmitter/receiver) variant of the highly acclaimed Taurus UCX platform, poised to revolutionize USB-C extension.

d&b audiotechnik Announces Partnership with Dubai Opera

d&b audiotechnik,a global provider of professional audio technology solutions, has announced a major new strategic partnership with Dubai Opera. The new arrangement will see d&b audiotechnik become an Official Technology Partner for the world-class venue, which will adopt the immersive audio technology of d&b Soundscape for its Studio venue. By embracing technological innovation in this way, Dubai Opera aims to broaden its artistic horizons, ensuring its place as an indispensable performance destination for the Middle East.

Atlona Launches Next Generation of HDMI Switchers

Atlona has unveiled the company’s next generation of AT-HDR-SW Series of HDMI switchers and matrix switchers. Available immediately, the three new matrix switchers deliver superior video performance including support for 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling, as well as HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps and support for high dynamic range (HDR) formats. All models offer a compact design for under-table mounting inside meeting and learning spaces.

LG Electronics and ArtPlayer Partner to Provide LG SuperSign Cloud Art Service

ArtPlayer has chosen LG SuperSign Cloud for collaboration due to LG’s significant market presence and a global reach, providing LG SuperSign Cloud solutions to customers around the world deployed in various industries and sectors, including retail, hospitality, transportation, healthcare, education, and corporate environments where the benefits of art can be advantageously displayed. Regularly creating fresh content may seem challenging, but LG SuperSign Cloud’s Art Service, ArtPlayer, grants users access to an eclectic array of refined art for their displays, elevating the atmosphere in diverse settings such as offices, hotel lobbies, and restaurants.

NEXO Expands Industry-Standard P+ Series Point Source

Speaker Range

Building on the company’s acclaimed expertise in compact, high-output, point source loudspeakers, NEXO’s P+ Series proved an instant hit following the launch of the P12 back in 2019. Widely installed in theatres, halls, sports stadia and hospitality settings, and highly valued as essential inventory for countless rental and event production companies around the world, the P+ Series now expands with the launch at PLASA 2023 of the new P18 and L20 sub.

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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.