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First-time exhibitor alert Biamp at Tech Xpo

Midwich and Biamp joined forces in March 2020, during the height of the global pandemic. The partnership has bought tremendous opportunity and solidified Midwich’s presence in the audio market. Since then, the relationship has gone from strength to strength.

This year, Biamp will exhibit for the first time at Tech Xpo – as a platinum sponsor no less! This is an exciting step and Midwich is thrilled to have the Biamp team onboard. Offering innovative technology that delivers extraordinary AV experiences to the end-user, it also makes the lives of the installer easier.

What is Biamp demonstrating? Biamp will be running live demonstrations of the new Parlé Video Conferencing Bar throughout the two-day event. Set between two rooms, you can experience both ends of the videocall, showcasing Biamp’s new Audio Intelligence Noise Reduction technology. It’s a deep learning algorithm that uses matching learning to identify and isolate human speech from other background sources such as typing, coughing or chats from outside of the meeting room.

What technology is Biamp bringing to Tech Xpo? Biamp will be exhibiting their 2022 portfolio including the new Vidi Conferencing Cameras and long-awaited Impera control products.

Parlé Conferencing Bars Discover the ABC2500, an all-in-one conferencing bar. Using a 27-element mic array and BeamtrackingTM technology and Audio Intelligence technology, it actively tracks and intelligently mixes conversations from around the room. It needs to be heard to be believed.

The VBC250 is similarly impressive, except it has an additional wide-angle 4K camera featuring auto-framing technology and high-quality optics to deliver crystal clear and equal video experiences. Tesira and Devio DSP audio Discover how meeting spaces can be transformed with echo cancellation, beamtracking microphones and the mute sync feature. In May 2022, the Terisa and Devio DSP audio models became certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms, offering extraordinary audio experiences in allsized meeting rooms.

Impera & Apprimo It’s not all about audio, Biamp also offer control solutions to provide excellent meeting experiences. Comprised of control pads, switching relays and touch panel controllers, the Impera family enables powerful room control in meeting rooms and learning spaces. Additionally, customers can learn how to design room solutions in their own way with the Apprimo touch panel range.

Vidi cameras The Vidi 100, Vidi 150 and Vidi 250 make up the new conferencing camera range. The 4K cameras unique new technology designed for huddle rooms, small and medium conference rooms. Customers will be able to see these cameras in action and compare the differences.

Modena Hub Wireless Presentation Ideal for BYOD and BYOM spaces, the Moderna Hub allows users to connect their AV equipment and USB accessories wirelessly for instant collaboration. Visit Biamp on stand 19

“We partnered with Midwich back at the beginning of the Covid pandemic with the completion of Brexit looming. Together we have negotiated the turbulent waters that were to follow with relative ease, and I have to say what an absolute joy it has been to work with such a fantastic team. I am incredibly proud that Biamp are exhibiting at our first Tech Xpo as a Platinum Sponsor for the event”

Alex Farrell, Sales Manager, UK&I at Biamp.

Life’s Good with LG LG at Tech Xpo

LG is one of the most recognisable brand names in the world. For both end-users and global organisations, LG has infiltrated every environment from our homes and offices to shops and hospitals. This year, at Tech Xpo, LG is preparing a real feast for your senses – showcasing their most unique, intelligent and sustainable display solutions.

“LG’s philosophy revolves around people, sincerity, and sticking to the fundamentals. It is to understand our customers and to offer optimum solutions and new experiences through ceaseless innovation, thus helping our customers lead better lives. LG Make Life Good!”

Honey Tavakoli, Distribution Account Manager at LG Electronics.

Driving innovation and sustainability Sustainability is a mission-critical goal for LG who are currently focused on becoming a global sustainable company. This goal includes listening to customers, recycling materials and repurposing and reusing old products.

Did you know that LG’s 86” stretched screens are being cut off from their old 98” displays? Addressing global issues that consumers are worried about, such as sustainability, has established LG as a worldwide leader in new technologies.

“We’re quite creative with our technologies which makes them stand out in the market” – Samantha Bews, UK Education Sales Manager at LG Electronics. What to expect from LG at Tech Xpo Showcasing and demonstrating over ten products from digital signage displays to large format displays and LED displays, you’ll be able to see the technology in action, leaving inspired and awed. Draw your attention to the LG Ultra Stretch Signage display and LG LED All-in-one Smart Series display – definite showstoppers at Tech Xpo.

86BH5F Ultra Stretch Signage Display The 86BH5F is the most suitable display for delivering new forms of advertising and multiplexed information in a 58:9 widescreen format. It can bring unused and leftover space to life by being installed without restriction. It is a unique wide screen providing much more flexibility in playing content than the conventional display of a 16:9 ratio. Additionally, ultra-HD resolution delivers an immersive viewing experience with vivid colours and clear images.

LAEC015 LED All-in-One Smart Series Display The LAEC series is a 136” large screen which is offered as an all-in-one package including an embedded controller and built-in speaker. Eliminating the prejudice that LED displays are difficult and complex to install, it doesn’t require controller connections or module configuration. After a simple installation process, all you need to do is to turn on the screen with a remote control like a home TV.

Visit LG on stand 14 Incredible technology and specialist knowledge at your fingertips – that’s what LG is offering to all this year’s Tech Xpo attendees.

Don’t miss your chance to experience LG’s Life’s Good attitude and discover exceptional display technology that can make a difference in your corporate, retail or education environments.

Together for Tomorrow Samsung at Tech Xpo

In 2022, Samsung announced their Together for Tomorrow vision – implementing new environmentally friendly processes and initiatives including low-impact manufacturing and resource acquisition and using eco-conscious packaging.

Electronic waste has a huge impact on the environment. Many products contain toxic materials that, when exposed to heat in landfill, release emissions and pollute the atmosphere. Not only is this wasteful, but it also adds extra costs to production. This is intensified within the current global supply-chain crisis.

Samsung acknowledges this and aims to create a circular economy by recycling and re-using rare and expensive resources that would otherwise be disposed of.

Smart Signage products of 2022 received certified energy efficiency grades that rise to new industry standards – making great headway in the world of sustainability. Energy-efficient products equal lower utility bills and less greenhouse gas emissions.

Samsung has implemented a System on Chip (SoC) solution for their monitors and signage that allows content to be displayed without any additional devices, saving both e-waste and energy. Samsung has also extended its product lifespan with enhanced durability, meaning users won’t have to replace products as frequently.

Samsung was the first manufacturer in its industry to gain the reducing CO2 label, certified by the Carbon Trust for its LCD Signage series. And that’s not all! Samsung has recently earned an ENERGY STAR certification* as well as an Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) certification for its Crystal UHD series – QHB, QMB and QBB displays.

In May 2022, Samsung was announced the winner of ‘Sustainability Innovation of the Year’ at the AV News Awards in recognition of their global sustainability initiative. What tech is Samsung showing at Tech Xpo?

Crystal UHD Series The Smart Signage series received certifications for energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction and complies with restriction guidelines for hazardous substances such as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling (WEEE). The Smart Signage displays use recycled resin for the rear side cover and recycled box clip, recycled plastic strapping and recycled plastic bags for the packaging.

Sustainability aside, with Dynamic Crystal Colour and a 4K quantum processor, this series ensures every image is an immersive experience, producing one billion shades of colour and professional picture quality.

The Wall All-in-One Durable displays are more sustainable in the long-term because they need to be replaced less frequently. Samsung has engineered a new generation of LED displays that have been built to last: the Wall All-in-One can withstand bumps and scratches. It is also resistant to water and dust so it can be part of your business for years to come. Customers will be able to witness the awe-inspiring visuals at Tech Xpo.

Flip Pro Samsung Flip Pro is a premium interactive display that takes learning to the next level. With intuitive writing, comprehensive connectivity, smart solutions and brilliant hardware, it provides educators and students with boundless resources and flexibility for engaging learning. Customers will be able to interact with the display and learn what all the fuss is about.

Visit Samsung on stand 13 Designed as a networking stand, it’s a great chance to meet the team, learn more about Samsung’s 2022 product portfolio and initiatives and exchange project ideas to elevate environments in 2023.

*ENERGY STAR certification only applicable to the U.S. market.

Explore the live xR stage Absen at Tech Xpo

Absen will be hard to miss at this year’s Tech Xpo with plenty of stunning LED on display across the show!

xR experience One of the star attractions will be a live xR stage where attendees can explore the possibilities of extended reality for virtual production. This exciting and fastgrowing technology platform offers the ability to blend virtual and physical worlds to deliver a fully immersive experience for audiences.

Born in Hollywood, xR technology is quickly becoming more accessible for mainstream applications such as corporate and education. Absen will be showcasing the new PL2.5 Pro LED and MR2.5 floor LED – powered by Brompton Technology processing. This will be the first time that customers can see Absen’s ultra-highperformance, broadcast grade LED in action in the UK.

For anyone interested in starting their xR journey, please drop by the PSCo stand to learn about this exciting growth area and what it means for businesses.

Award-winning LED Alongside the award winning PL2.5 LED series, Absen will also be showcasing the AX1.5 display, a MiniLED display that delivers the ultimate visual performance with the latest cutting-edge technology. Thanks to its 4-in-1 pixel configuration, the AX1.5 provides over double the strength of traditional LED screens with the same pixel pitch and is ideally suited to the rental market with an easy to use, robust design.

Please also speak to the team about other products including the flagship A27 Plus series, Absen’s best-selling fixed installation LED range with 10,000 units sold in the UK! Promising outstanding performance, value and longevity – it is available in 1.2mm, 1.5mm, 1.9mm & 2.5mm to meet every demand and budget.

What has Absen been working on in 2022?

Absen is China’s leading LED display exporter, offering indoor and outdoor solutions in both rental and fixed installations. This year, Absen has been working hard and heavily investing in their European team. Today, they have evolved to a team of four based in the UK and they’ve not finished recruiting yet, aiming to build a team bigger and better than ever before.

“We are delighted that Tech Xpo is back this year! With a huge investment into local teams, we’re excited for the whole UK-based team to be in attendance. The Midwich Group are a huge part of the Absen business across Europe and we look forward to supporting Midwich at this local UK event”

Absen

Don’t miss the live xR stage to see Absen LED in action. Visit Absen on stand 17 to meet the team and discuss new opportunities

A new level of innovation Epson at Tech Xpo

Epson has evolved from a watch-making company in the 1940s to number one in the projection market since 2001. Epson brings a high level of Japanese quality and innovation to many environments such as education, corporate, visitor attractions and retail. With high brightness and cost-effective products, Epson is ensuring that projection technology is not overlooked in the modern AV industry.

Tech Xpo is a unique opportunity to meet projection experts and discover the technology in person to see how far it has come in recent years and find out what’s next for 2023 and beyond.

Epson is bringing a range of projectors to this year’s Tech Xpo including the EB-PU2220B, EB-PU1008B and EB-735Fi.

EB-PU2220B As a super high-brightness laser projector, it’s ideal for live events and staging applications, as well as largescale fixed installs for higher education and corporate spaces that will benefit from its remarkably compact size and weight.

EB-PU1008B & ELPLX01S lens This high-brightness laser projector, in combination with a zero offset ultra-short-throw (UST) lens solution is ideal for museums and hidden installs in meeting and conference rooms – including new Microsoft Teams rooms and hybrid spaces.

EB-735Fi This model is a cost-effective big-screen interactive projector for schools, featuring many benefits including image sizes up to 100 inches, Full HD resolution and a laser light source for maximum longevity. Visit Epson on stand 1 Epson has built its reputation on three core pillars – innovation, sustainability and quality. Understanding the importance of investing in research and development, product longevity and ensuring high quality, has separated Epson from other projection brands. The education sector has greatly endorsed this recognition, as almost one out of three classroom projectors is an Epson.

Showcasing a range of solutions at Tech Xpo, Epson will demonstrate to customers why projection is still relevant today!

“Come and look at us properly. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. There’s a reason why we’re number 1 in the market!”

Craig Waters, Sales Manager at Epson.

Tech Xpo is a chance to see this innovative technology demonstrated in person, get a hands-on demo and ask the experts any burning questions.

Better meetings start with Solstice Mersiveat Tech Xpo

Mersive began its journey in 2009 solely as a software-based company. Today, it has grown into a leading provider of cloud-enabled meeting and learning collaboration solutions for onsite and remote teams.

Mersive is focused on driving innovation, collaboration and security in the workplace. To showcase this, Mersive will proudly present its Solstice portfolio at Tech Xpo.

“Education is key. Snippet videos and PDFs are great but seeing products live on the stand when you have that user flow is really important. It’s a chance to see how it’s going to support your business and what problems it’s going to solve.”

Scott Pollard, Regional Sales Manager at Mersive.

What are Mersive bringing to Tech Xpo?

Solstice Solstice is the ultimate collaboration platform for meeting and learning spaces. It makes it easy for local and remote participants to wirelessly share and collaborate on content for more efficient, engaging, and productive meetings. Because Mersive takes a softwarebased approach to collaboration, it can offer integrated capabilities that have traditionally required additional hardware – such as digital signage, room analytics, active learning, and calendar integration – all managed from Solstice Cloud management.

Solstice Cloud Solstice Cloud is a secure cloud-based management and analytics portal that allows technology administrators to easily manage, analyse and optimise their Solstice-enabled spaces. Management capabilities enable admins to efficiently deploy, organise, monitor and update their Solstice deployment at scale from anywhere. Plus, Solstice Cloud’s robust utilisation tracking, combined with quantitative and qualitative meeting analytics helps organisations profile effective meetings, optimise their spaces and inform future facilities and technology decisions.

Solstice Active Learning Solstice Active Learning provides software-based video routing for multi-screen environments, such as active learning rooms, overflow spaces and confidence monitors. As a software-enabled technology, Solstice Active Learning is a flexible and affordable solution that is quick to deploy and easy to use.

Visit Mersive on stand 16 See it all in action at this year’s Tech Xpo! Meet the Mersive team to chat about how businesses can benefit from Solstice solutions.

What to expect from SMART at Tech Xpo

The education space has transformed, and more organisations are experimenting with blended learning and adopting more remote learning. The pandemic has changed how we collaborate, connect and learn forever and it’s continually evolving. The same can be said for hybrid and agile working in the office. SMART is at the forefront of innovation and Tech Xpo is the perfect place to showcase the new cutting-edge technology.

There are over 65 million global users of SMART technologies – empowering students, teachers and teams to learn and collaborate, inspiring breakthroughs in every environment. Plus, over the next three years, global interactive display sales are expected to grow by 66%. Get ahead of the trends and visit SMART’s friendly team aft Tech Xpo to discover the latest hardware and software, and discuss how you can help your customers optimise their space and inspire employees and students alike. What products will be on show? Discover how connection and collaboration have changed and how the power of SMART boards can future-proof the classroom or meeting room. SMART will also be demonstrating Lumio software and the Tool Explorer platform. Witness first-hand how Lumio transforms lessons into active and collaborative experiences that engage students on their own devices. Similarly, bridge physical options and digital learning by walking up to the board and manipulating real-world objects.

“After a turbulent few years, we are thrilled to be able to connect face to face with friends old and new from the AV Industry. We are excited for visitors to fully experience the SMART difference for themselves and see the new technology our boards have to offer in both classrooms and boardrooms”

Angela Townsend, Director of UK Channel Sales at SMART Technologies. You’re invited to experience the SMART difference! Head to stand 2 to learn more insights.