Vol 21 - Issue 42

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OSCE Reports on Armenia’s Digital Switch

by Super User

The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has issued a report on digital switchover in Armenia. According to the report, the technical components of the switchover are the most advanced, but many …

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PSCo Expands LED Team

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AV distributor and rental specialist PSCo has announced the expansion of its specialist LED team with the appointment of Mike Bone. Bone joins from LED screen provider Mediatec Solutions UK where he was managing …

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TPK Denies Hon Hai Interest

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TPK Holding has dismissed rumours that Hon Hai Precision is investing in the business and also denied reports that there had been changes made to its management. Reports had suggested that Hon Hai was …

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Tech Data Expands Panasonic Offering

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Tech Data in the UK is aiming to increase awareness of Panasonic’s Toughbook line of rugged handheld devices and is targeting the public sector, particularly the emergency services. The company has recently expanded its …

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Fraunhofer Transfers Data Quickly With IR Light

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Modules have been developed that can transfer data, wirelessly, at up to 1Gbps over a distance of 10m. Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS), the modules rely on LiFi technology: that …

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Google Chooses Not to Increase Investment in Himax

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When Google picked Himax as the supplier for its Google Glass device, it was clear that the market success of Google Glass would increase the demand for LCOS displays. To ensure the supply capacity …

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Grand View Research Forecasts Head Mounted Display Market

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Grand View Research, a San Francisco based market research company, has released a market forecast for head mounted displays (HMD). According to its forecast, the market will grow from $450.5 million in 2012 to …

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Samsung Partners With RFU

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The UK’s Rugby and Football Union (RFU) has entered into a three-year partnership with Samsung. Through the agreement, Samsung will install more than 700 Smart Signage digital displays at Twickenham Stadium, with more at …

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Clear Channel Shares Play London Details

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We have heard back from Clear Channel regarding its new ‘Play London’ digital launches (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 38). Part of the work consists of rebranding the existing LD6 network of 100 digital …

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Serbians Told Date to Apply for Free STB

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A deadline of 30th June 2015 has been set to apply for a free (government-subsidised) set-top box in Serbia. Demand for digital receivers, which is currently low in the country, is expected to increase …

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Sharp Strengthens European Management

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Sharp Electronics Europe has announced three new appointments to its European management team. Tetsuji Kawamura has been appointed chief marketing officer and president of Sharp Electronics Europe. Within Sharp

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IT Challenges

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We have another bumper issue for you. I’ve been back in the office this week, catching up with lots of things that needed doing after five event visits in the same number of weeks. …

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