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Pro AV stories - Page 17

An abbreviation for Professional Audio Visual, Pro AV groups all technologies and equipment used by professionals to communicate, broadcast, interact or collaborate. Giant displays, lights, and sound devices are considered Pro Av products and they are often used in commercial ways such as advertising and marketing.

Common examples of Pro AV are the big interactive displays installed on big cities’ streets or, more recently, things like 3D advertising displays on buildings.

Companies like pro AV technology because it’s an excellent way to interact with customers, and the possibilities are often unlimited. Pro AV allows companies to be as original as possible, producing more talking points and making a more significant impact.
Digital advertising

Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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A third of SMEs with a website say they receive less than 50 visitors each week, whereas 25% had no idea about their web traffic numbers.
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Samsung fitness focused smartwatches take on Fitbit

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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smart home
Samsung's latest Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro smartwatches debut, posing a sleek challenge to Fitbit's Ionic in the race for your wrist.
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Blockchain startup BitClave wants to change the search engine game

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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By removing the middlemen in the digital advertising ecosystem like Google, BitClave gives users control over their data.
Smart city

APAC drives global rise in smartphone sales – but challenges are on horizon

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Despite the encouraging growth there is concern about rising component costs due to reduced availability of critical components.
Data tunnel

Work begins on first ever direct subsea link between Africa and South America

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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The subsea cable has 40 Tbps of capacity that will extend more than 6,500 kilometres providing a paradigm shift in Africa's comms sector.
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Zscaler appoints first ANZ channel manager

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Based in Melbourne, Dilshan will be responsible for developing and maturing the Zscaler channel in line with the company's growth strategies.
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Gartner hype cycle outlines the technologies for workforce digital dexterity

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Augmented data discovery, personal analytics, conversational UI and virtual assistants - welcome to the digital workplace of the - near - future.
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Hands-on Review: Sony's latest OLED TV delivers an unparalleled viewing experience

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
Sony's new Bravia OLED TV astonishes with futuristic features, marrying pinnacle image quality with crystal-clear, innovative sound tech.
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Kiwi startup DROPIT raising US$5m to disrupt US sports sponsorship market

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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cloud services
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DROPIT is an adrenaline-pumping, interactive, fan engagement app which auctions off premium items and experiences at live sports events.
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SoftBank and NEC offer new business-oriented mobile network service

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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It can be used at locations where optical fiber lines are not provided or as an alternative to metal-wired lines such as DSL or digital access.
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Will Messenger create an AI overlord? Facebook expands on its artificial intelligence partners

Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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Facebook has acquired another artificial intelligence startup, to help Messenger build a more elaborate virtual assistant for users...
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NEC turns to glitter pens to create identification tags

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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NEC introduces mIDoT, turning hand-drawn glitter dots into unique, unforgeable ID tags for secure product identification.
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Cogent inks direct channel deal with NEC unified communications

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Cogent bolsters its unified comms offerings, partnering directly with NEC to provide cost-efficient, high-quality solutions.
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Sony promises to steal Kiwi breaths (and pocket money) with their latest OLED TV

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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digital entertainment
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displays
No stand, no speakers and eight million self-illuminating pixels all promise to make this one of the most high-tech TVs to date...
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Wellington students win MYOB IT Challenge with virtual assistant app

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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The Victoria Uni team's Mind Me app an application that allows users of cloud-based accounting software to interact with a virtual assistant.
Gold key

NEC NZ elevated to gold status in Palo Alto Networks channel program

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
NEC New Zealand's move into emerging practices including cybersecurity has seen it garner Palo Alto Networks NextWave gold partner status.
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Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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As Google Glass fades away, new innovations by Vuzix, Sony, and Epson aim to revive the smart-eyewear trend with advanced features and sleek designs.
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Mobile World Congress 2017: A new smartwatch and mind-boggling fingerprint scanning tech

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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digital signage
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biometrics
Qualcomm's new fingerprint tech at MWC 2017 set to revolutionise phone security, along with their innovative 4G kid's smartwatch.
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Epson gets smart

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
Epson has launched the third generation of its Moverio smartglasses for augmented reality in Australia and New Zealand.
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Samsung to install LED signage at Eden Park to enrich fan experience

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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The partnership marks Samsung's first deployment of LED signage in New Zealand since entering the market last year.