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Ricoh Acquires Presentation Products to Expand North American AV and Digital Signage Footprint

Ricoh has acquired New York-based AV integrator Presentation Products Inc., continuing its push to build scale in workplace technology, collaboration systems, and digital signage across North America. The deal adds a mid-sized, enterprise-focused systems integrator to Ricoh’s growing portfolio of ProAV and workplace experience companies. Founded in 1994, Presentation Products has built a reputation in …

LG Direct-View LED Cinema Display Anchors SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Meryl Streep Center

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has equipped its new Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles with a 200-inch LG Miraclass 4K direct-view LED cinema display, anchoring a technology-forward venue designed for screenings, education, and member programming. The 15,000-square-foot center serves as an educational and creative hub for SAG-AFTRA’s 160,000 members. The facility includes voice-over …

LEDgend’s 2025/26 Review: Kirk McPoyle on Why LED Is Becoming the Default for High-Impact Deployments

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As LED continues to move from premium showcase installations to a mainstream choice for large-scale digital experiences, 2025 marked a pivotal year for how integrators source, specify, and deploy LED technology. LEDgend Distributors co-founder Kirk McPoyle reflects on a year defined by brand realignment, expanded product offerings, and a renewed focus on speed and simplicity—while …

Celebrity Xcel Launches Large-Scale Immersive LED Installation in Aft “Bazaar” Space

Immersive LED environment aboard Celebrity Xcel (Image: tennagels/screenshot)

German LED manufacturer and integrator Tennagels has completed a large-scale immersive LED environment aboard Celebrity Xcel, creating a digital installation in the ship’s aft “Bazaar” area that combines multiple curved and architectural LED elements into a single, continuous experience. The project ran from commissioning in March through completion in late October, a timetable the integrator …

SMPTE Updates Engineering Report on AI’s Growing Role in Media Workflows

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SMPTE has released an updated Engineering Report examining the impact of artificial intelligence on media production, distribution, and standards development, reflecting the rapid evolution of AI technologies since the report’s initial release in 2023. Developed in collaboration with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), the revised report stems from the …

Avixa Certification Exams Now Eligible for U.S. 529 Education Savings Plans

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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, …