Futuresource’s ISE Preview: AI and Cybersecurity Move Center Stage as AV, IT and Broadcast Converge January 28, 2026 by John Berkovich As ISE 2026 approaches, new analysis from Futuresource Consulting highlights how the ProAV industry is being reshaped by the accelerating convergence of AV, IT, and broadcast, with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity moving to the center of technology strategy and investment. The firm points to IP networking as the foundation of this shift, noting that most …
Napa Lighted Art Festival Turns Downtown Into a Month-Long Projection-Mapped Gallery January 23, 2026 by John Berkovich Downtown Napa, California, has once again become an open-air canvas with the return of the Napa Lighted Art Festival, a month-long outdoor projection mapping event that transforms city buildings into large-scale works of digital art. Running from Saturday, January 17 through Sunday, February 15, the free, walkable festival features 15 projection-mapped installations that blend art, …
Ross Video Returns To ISE With Vertex Launch And Expanded Broadcast AV Focus January 23, 2026 by John Berkovich Ross Video will return to Integrated Systems Europe next month with the ISE debut of Vertex, a unified control platform, and an expanded showcase of solutions for Broadcast AV and sports and entertainment environments. Vertex brings video, audio, lighting, and control into a single platform designed to support immersive experiences across interactive installations, live entertainment, …
Christie Launches Korus Series 4K Laser Projectors, Debuting at ISE 2026 January 22, 2026 by John Berkovich Christie has introduced the Korus Series, a new family of compact 1DLP laser projectors delivering 4K UHD+ resolution, high brightness, and professional installation flexibility in a lightweight form factor. The new line will debut at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, where the projectors will power a large-scale projection mapping showcase. The Korus Series comprises four models, …
Jaecoo Transforms London’s BFI IMAX Rooftop Into Giant Working Compass in Bold Brand Debut January 22, 2026 by John Berkovich London’s iconic BFI IMAX has been redesigned into a giant, fully functioning compass as part of a striking brand debut from automotive disruptor Omoda Jaecoo – reportedly the first advertising to appear on the landmark rooftop. In a media-first activation, Jaecoo, in partnership with Uncommon Creative Studio and delivered with WPP Media’s Wavemaker and Ocean …
Immersive Projection Turns Kansas Museum into a 360-Degree Digital Canvas January 16, 2026 by John Berkovich The Museum of Art + Light in Manhattan, Kansas, has opened a large-scale immersive gallery that uses high-brightness laser projection to surround visitors with moving imagery across walls and floors, transforming traditional exhibition space into a fully enveloping digital environment. The installation, known as Mezmereyz, is driven by over 100 Epson laser projectors, delivering a …
Brooklyn Museum Launches Immersive Rotunda Experience for Monet and Venice January 2, 2026 by John Berkovich The Brooklyn Museum has opened Monet and Venice, the largest exhibition in New York City to focus on Claude Monet in over two decades. Running through February 1, 2026, the exhibition features 100 works by Monet and contemporaries, including 19 Venetian paintings by Monet. Monet’s works emphasize light, reflection, color, and architecture, reflecting his concept …
Avixa Certification Exams Now Eligible for U.S. 529 Education Savings Plans December 22, 2025 by John Berkovich Avixa certification exams and related education expenses are now eligible under U.S. 529 education savings plans, following recent legislation that expanded the types of professional training costs covered by the tax-advantaged accounts. U.S. 529 education savings plans are investment accounts designed to help individuals and families save for education and training expenses. Contributions grow tax-free, …
AVI-SPL Plans Unified Operating Model for Europe Under Newly Appointed Regional Leader December 8, 2025 by John Berkovich AVI-SPL is rolling out a single operating and leadership structure across Europe, aiming to simplify engagement for enterprise customers and speed up the delivery of workplace technology services. The changes unify all European markets under a single strategic direction, led by Michael Kellaway, who has been appointed Managing Director for Europe. Kellaway previously oversaw the …
Taiwan’s Space Theater Completes Dome Projection Overhaul with Laser System Upgrade December 3, 2025 by John Berkovich The Space Theater at the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung has completed a major technology upgrade, replacing its legacy lamp-based projection system with six Christie Griffyn 4K35-RGB laser projectors. The project was commissioned in March and completed by the end of October, with the upgraded theater reopening to the public in November. First …
