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Richey Suncoast Theatre marks 100 years with security upgrade
Physical Security

Richey Suncoast Theatre marks 100 years with security upgrade

Richey Suncoast Theatre in Florida celebrates 100 years by upgrading security with Gallagher's system, blending heritage preservation with modern technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

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Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky
Unified Communications

Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky

The Mariinsky Theatre unveiled Mandragora, the world's first opera created with artificial intelligence, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions
Unified Communications

PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions

PPDS and Shure form a global alliance to provide integrated AV solutions combining Philips displays and Shure audio systems for seamless collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Peel High School's AV upgrade elevates education and performance spaces
Opinion

Peel High School's AV upgrade elevates education and performance spaces

Peel High School in Tamworth has upgraded its AV system with Amber Technology, enhancing learning and performance with professional-grade audio-visual tools.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Hedra raises major funding boost to expand AI video platform
Digital Entertainment

Hedra raises major funding boost to expand AI video platform

Hedra secures USD $32M Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz to boost its AI video platform from creator economy to enterprise marketing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
Malware

North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government

North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach
Cloud Services

Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach

The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

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Amber Technology reveals top audio gifts for Father's Day
Smart Home

Amber Technology reveals top audio gifts for Father's Day

Amber Technology's Father's Day guide showcases premium audio gifts, from JBL speakers to PSB headphones and the Robosen Bumblebee robot.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to unite NZ tech channel in Auckland
Network Infrastructure

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to unite NZ tech channel in Auckland

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 will unite over 1,000 NZ tech resellers, vendors and partners at Auckland Showgrounds on 18 September for industry growth and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech
Drones

DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech

DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector
Australian Dollar

Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector

Optoma has launched the UHC70LV, the world's first Dolby-certified high brightness home projector, priced at AUD $7,999 with 4K UHD and HDR10+ support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK schools to benefit as GBP £25 million boosts digital networks
Firewalls

UK schools to benefit as GBP £25 million boosts digital networks

UK schools gain a GBP £25 million boost to digital networks as NETGEAR supports the Connect the Classroom initiative with AI-powered, secure solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia
Distributors

Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia

Amber Technology will exclusively distribute the new Williams AV Infinium assistive audio system in Australia, launching July 2025 with Bluetooth Auracast support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to gather 1,000 tech leaders in Sydney
Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to gather 1,000 tech leaders in Sydney

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 returns to ICC Sydney on 5 August, uniting over 1,000 tech leaders to explore innovation and growth in Australia's IT sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Rainbow Webinar for secure events
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Rainbow Webinar for secure events

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched Rainbow Webinar, a secure cloud platform for virtual events, enhancing collaboration for businesses across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
Cloud Security

Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks

Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Sennheiser audio transforms flexible meeting rooms in Australia
Sennheiser

Sennheiser audio transforms flexible meeting rooms in Australia

GPT Space&Co partners with Sennheiser to equip flexible meeting rooms in Australia with advanced audio for seamless hybrid collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025