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ACT Entertainment Acquires Ultimate Support Systems
ACT Entertainment, an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance equipment, has acquired Ultimate Support Systems, the top manufacturer of unique support solutions widely used throughout the music and live performance industries. The official announcement was made in Windsor, Colorado at the home office of Ultimate Support Systems, on September 15.
“We are very excited to add the Ultimate Support Systems product line and their team to the ACT Entertainment family,” says Ben Saltzman, CEO of ACT Entertainment. “Like ACT, Ultimate has a passion for innovation at its core. The ability to design, develop and engineer state-of-the-art products while providing value and quality is unique in the category. The more I got to know Mike and the amazing team at Ultimate, the more excited I became at the opportunity to work together.”
Samsung Certifies VuWall PAK™ Video Wall Node Compatibility With The Wall
VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, is expanding the benefits of its PAK™ Video Wall Node Series with proven compatibility with Samsung’s The Wall MicroLED video wall technology. The certification process tests critical functions and integration, providing peace of mind when selecting certified video wall processors with The Wall. Consultants and integrators will benefit from a simple integration experience and user-friendly control over The Wall, providing their clients with ideal picture quality so operators can stay focused on their mission.
“When we introduced the certification program last year, we collaborated with VuWall, as market leaders in the control room market, and set the standard for simplifying the design and deployment of video walls,” said Simon Jackson, Vice President at Samsung Electronics Europe Display. “We’re pleased to add VuWall’s latest PAK solution to our growing roster of certified devices that work out of the box with The Wall.”
Will Livingston Joins FOR-A Americas as Sales Engineer Focused on the Southcentral U.S.
Will Livingston has joined FOR-A as Sales Engineer, serving the Southcentral region of the United States. Livingston is responsible for sales in the Southcentral region of the U.S., focusing primarily on Arizona and Texas. He is also in charge of sales engineering work, including technology demonstrations and training. Livingston reports to Adam Daniul, VP of Sales, FOR-A Americas.
Livingston gained first-hand knowledge of FOR-A technology as Broadcast Video Director at Compass Christian Church when he oversaw an extensive upgrade of the church’s video production capabilities and selection of an HVS-490 video switcher. He will continue to support weekend services at Compass Christian Church. Prior to his work at Compass Christian, Livingston was Production Manager at the event services company Merestone, based in Scottsdale.
Blustream Adds Four PowerHouse Alliance Members to Its Growing US Footprint
Leading AV distribution innovator Blustream and its US strategic partner RTI today announced that four distributors in the PowerHouse Alliance are now carrying the Blustream product line. PowerHouse Alliance members that are now stocked and selling Blustream’s advanced AV distribution solutions include Davis Distribution, Electronic Custom Distributors, KOA, and UI Supplies.
“Adding these four distributors is an exciting step toward increasing the Blustream presence in the US market,” said Randy Logan, US Channel Management Director for Blustream and RTI. “Davis, ECD, KOA, and UI Supplies are incredible at serving their dealers, and we look forward to working with them to introduce Blustream’s portfolio of AV distribution solutions to their customers.”
VuWall Updates Plug-in for Milestone XProtect Video Management Software
VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, has expanded its software feature set with a plug-in for Milestone XProtect video management software (VMS). Available as part of the newly released TRx™ 3.3 centralized management platform, the Milestone plug-in enables control room operators to control content and manage video walls directly from the XProtect interface while benefiting from all of TRx’s powerful features.
“When we introduced the Milestone XProtect plug-in four years ago, our goal was to bring a comprehensive approach to security and surveillance,” said Fadhl Al-Bayaty, vice president of product management. “This update brings all the powerful features and the latest enhancements of our TRx platform to the already-familiar Milestone software interface. Operators will find it even easier to streamline workflows and make decisions.”
VuWall’s Market Growth Drives U.S. Expansion and Promotions
VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, continues its growth and leadership in the industry with expansion into the United States and the appointment of key staff. As part of the company’s U.S. investment, VuWall has appointed Dan Gundry as the new vice president and managing director of VuWall USA. In addition, Maryse Montagne has been promoted from vice president of sales, North America, to executive vice president of strategic alliances.
“In the last few years, VuWall has grown significantly and gained market shares internationally and in the U.S.,” said Paul Vander Plaetse, founder and CEO at VuWall. “As American customers seek out our state-of-the-art ecosystem of video wall controllers, encoders, decoders, and software we want to ensure they have a robust regional presence that will continually serve and support them. Additionally, as more and more customers and technology partners operate globally, we strive to provide them with coordinated attention and resources. Our investment in Dan and Maryse is part of those efforts and will help accelerate the adoption of VuWall solutions.”
