rAVe [TV] LIVE Episode 148.1 — ISE 2024 Day 1

January 30, 2024

On today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I talk about a few of our favorite products on the show floor, including ones from Barco, DTEN, Samsung and more. We also feature Frederick Loucks from Domotz as our guest to talk a little bit about remote management. Finally, Gary rounds out the episode with a […]

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Barco Just Entered the UCC Video Bar Market with Two New Products

January 23, 2024

Barco just launched the ClickShare Bar, two different video bars for UCC applications in small and medium-sized meeting rooms. Both video bars integrate a ClickShare Conference (plus a wired USB-C input) with a camera, speakers, and mic array. The all-in-one video bar features noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation for audio along with video speaker […]

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Barco Adds New F400-4K Solid-State Projector

October 11, 2023

Barco launched a new projector in its solid-state F400 range. The F400-4K joins the F400-N4K (native 4K), couples laser projection, high-speed processing, and reliability with 4K UHD resolution. You may recall that the F400 range is designed for training and simulation applications. The F400 range is designed specifically for the demanding training and simulation market […]

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The Latest AV Technology for Command and Control Rooms

October 9, 2023

Command and control rooms are where information, technology and human expertise converge to enable effective decision making, resource management and responses to different scenarios. The importance of control rooms extends across a wide and growing range of sectors, and they help contribute to safety, security and operational efficiency. Let’s explore key trends in command and […]

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Barco, Crestron Enter Global Patent License Agreement for BYOM Market Growth

September 12, 2023

Barco and Crestron have entered into a global patent license agreement earlier this year. This enables Crestron to utilize some of Barco’s ClickShare patents for Crestron’s own collaboration solutions, including AirMedia wireless conferencing and presentation systems. Barco will continue to develop collaboration technologies but the point of the agreement between Barco and Crestron is to […]

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Barco Just Debuted All-New UniSee II LCD Video Wall System

September 7, 2023

Barco just announced its new LCD video wall, Barco UniSee II. This new generation of the Barco UniSee platform combines improved image performance with precise and predictable installation and maintenance. The color gamut has been significantly increased by applying quantum dot technology. In addition, the video wall’s contrast is increased to High Dynamic Range (HDR) levels […]

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Barco Residential Debuts Nerthus Projector at CEDIA Expo 2023

September 6, 2023

Barco Residential is at CEDIA 2023 with the debut of Nerthus, the flagship projector in their Series 4 projector line-up. Barco says that Nerthus, named after the deity associated with prosperity and peace, is poised to “redefine” the home theater experience. With 32,000 lumens and enhanced contrast, the projector covers 100% of the REC.2020 color […]

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Barco Relocates Its Fredrikstad Offices

August 23, 2023

Barco announced its Fredrikstad offices relocation to a “brand-new, state-of-the-art building.” With a rich history in the area and a talented local workforce, Barco says this move represents a commitment to its ongoing mission of pushing the boundaries of technology while creating a great workplace. The new local headquarters, situated at the entrance to Fredrikstad […]

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Wildfire Technology Exhibits at APCO 2023 Highlighting Visualization Integration Services for Control Rooms

August 10, 2023

Wildfire, leading audiovisual integration company, will present cutting-edge visualization solutions at APCO 2023, Aug. 6-9, in Nashville, in Booth 1640, in collaboration with VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions. Public safety communication professionals will see best-in-class display technology, consoles, video processing, and video wall management technology. “We are […]

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Barco Woos Daniel Root Away From Wainhouse Research to Head-up ClickShare

June 21, 2023

Barco just announced that industry veteran Daniel Root has joined Barco to lead the Meeting Experience division’s global alliance team. Root will be responsible for driving strategic alignment as ClickShare accelerates its momentum. With his experience and deep understanding of the market, Root is well-equipped to lead ClickShare’s partnership and alliance program into the future. Here’s an exclusive […]

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Biamp Parlé VBC 2500 Videoconferencing Bar Earns Barco Certification

June 21, 2023

Biamp announced that the all-in-one Parlé VBC 2500 videoconferencing bar has earned certification from Barco. Barco certification ensures that products have been tested and validated by Barco, providing assurance to IT professionals and end users that certified products will work as expected and perform to Barco standards. Now Barco ClickShare customers are empowered to augment wireless […]

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Barco Enters Distribution Partnership With LANG IBERIA

June 20, 2023

Barco now has a distribution partnership with LANG IBERIA. The announcement follows a successful agreement between Barco and LANG AG as its preferred distribution partner for projection and image processing in the DACH region. The new contract with LANG IBERIA covers the distribution rights for Barco projection and image processing solutions in Spain. LANG IBERIA is a […]

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Barco Reworks Services Offering for Control Rooms Market

June 16, 2023

Barco has reworked its services offering for the control rooms market. First, the company reworked the SmartCare offering, which includes the Video wall Management Suite. This cloud-based remote management platform allows to monitor and manage Barco’s latest generation of LED, LCD and rear-projection video walls from a central location. Through this tool, users can consult […]

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Barco Launches G50 Laser “Smart Line” Projector

June 13, 2023

Barco just announced the launch of its new G50 laser “smart line” projector. Earlier this year, Barco shared that sales numbers of its single-chip G-series laser projectors hit 10,000 units. Today, Barco launched three new G50 projectors, all spec’d for compactness in a lightweight design, weighing 11-13kg (25-30 pounds). But Barco is also labeling it […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1249: You’re Using Barco’s ClickShare; Why Not Use XMS Cloud Too?

June 9, 2023

Barco’s ClickShare has become a ubiquitous UCC product — having won yet another rAVe Reader’s Choice Award, but did you know that Barco has an entire IT-based management platform for ClickShare that’s entirely cloud-based? Dubbed XMS Cloud, the company just improved it with a new update, and it’s designed to give IT professionals device control, […]

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Barco and Evolve Technology Announce Acquisition of 100th Barco E2

June 8, 2023

Barco and its partner Evolve Technology, a live events video solutions provider, have announced the acquisition of the 100th Barco E2. The achievement underscores Evolve’s commitment to delivering top-of-the-line video technology to clients and marks a significant milestone in their journey as a premier provider in the industry. A technology-focused sales, rental, leasing and training […]

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Barco Amps Up XMS Cloud Platform With New Version

June 8, 2023

Managing, monitoring and optimizing meeting experiences using Barco has just got easier and better, thanks to its new XMS Cloud platform. XMS Cloud is designed for IT professionals to give them device control, proactive intervention, remote management of any Barco CklickShares used in a facility. Here are the improvements: A better UI: Key system health […]

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Barco ClickShare CX-50 Gen-2 Gets CO2 Neutral Silver Labeling

June 7, 2023

ClickShare CX-50 2nd generation was granted the CO2 Neutral Silver label by leading climate advisory organization CO2logic. Barco ClickShare CX-50 2nd generation is one of the first carbon-neutral wireless conferencing solutions in the market. The carbon-neutral label guarantees that Barco has significantly reduced the CO2 emissions throughout the product lifecycle of the CX-50 2nd generation. […]

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Tricolor India Schauspiel Unlocks Wow Experience at Andaman & Nicobar’s Historical Cellular Jail using Barco’s Projection Technology

June 6, 2023

New Delhi, 1st June 2023 –The Cellular Jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an immensely popular and historic tourist site boasting over 1500 daily visitors, has unveiled an immersive multimedia projection mapping based sound and light show to enhance the tourist experience and support the local industry. The project’s System integrator and creative team Tricolor […]

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Barco and Culturespaces Open New Digital Art Center — Phoenix des Lumières

April 20, 2023

Barco has partnered again with Culturespaces to open a brand-new digital art centre: Phoenix des Lumières in Dortmund. The two companies have a history of many years working together to visualize immersive art in unique locations. The new Germany-based center deploys a mix of more than one hundred Barco laser projectors. Since 2012, the Culturespaces […]

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New Barco-Commissioned Study Finds NOC and SOC Operators May Be Stuck On Premises Due to Old Tech

April 15, 2023

Remote working. It has rapidly found its way into the business routine of many. Especially since the COVID-pandemic and the 2020-2021 lockdowns, remote working has become a given in many sectors. So, what about control rooms? Are professionals there allowed to log in from home, or are they expected on-site during working hours? That was […]

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Barco Launches CTRL — a Control Room Software Platform

April 13, 2023

Last week, Barco launched something dubbed Barco CTRL, its new control room software platform. The ambition is to simplify workflows, deployment and serviceability, allowing users to securely connect to their sources, from any location, and interact with the content on any video wall or operator desk. Barco says CTRL is very powerful, it is also […]

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Signagelive Offers Free 6-Month Subscription for Barco ClickShare Users

April 3, 2023

Signagelive offers a free six-month digital signage solution for anyone using the Barco ClickShare Present and Conference devices, managed by Barco’s XMS Cloud Platform. Giving organizations a unique opportunity to trial digital signage, free of charge, Signagelive will offer ClickShare customers a complimentary six-month Signagelive Standard Licence for each of their compatible ClickShare Present and […]

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Utelogy Joins Barco ClickShare Alliance Program

March 1, 2023

Utelogy Corporation has joined the Barco ClickShare Alliance Program as a validated technology partner, extending the capabilities of its software platform for managing AV and UC devices and peripherals to include Barco’s ClickShare Conference solution for wireless presentation and conferencing. ClickShare solutions enable wireless conferencing and presentation in meeting spaces. When users walk into the […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1207: Barco Just Launched the New ClickShare CX-50 Gen2 — Here’s What it Does!

February 21, 2023

On today’s videocast, Barco’s group product manager for ClickShare, Oliver Van Camp, details what’s different about the new CX-50 Gen2 product. In addition to dual-monitor support, there are many new features — including the ability to use the ClickShare to switch from a Zoom or Teams Room to a BYOM room quickly (as well as […]

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Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of rAVe’s Best of ISE Awards

February 15, 2023

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a show like this. I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more […]

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Barco Releases New LED Solution Alongside Existing TruePix at ISE 2023

February 1, 2023

Barco today released a new LED solution that completes its next-generation LED portfolio (alongside TruePix). This new series offers superb image performance and great color quality, powered by Barco’s Infinipix Gen2 processing. For LED video walls that require high-impact visuals, the NT series goes beyond expectations. Infinipix Gen2 has no visual distortion, low latency, perfect […]

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Barco’s NT series goes beyond expectations for LED walls

January 31, 2023

Kortrijk, Belgium, 31 January 2023 – Barco, a global leader in professional visualization technology, today released a new LED solution that completes its next-generation LED portfolio (alongside TruePix). This new series offers superb image performance and great color quality, powered by Barco’s Infinipix® Gen2 processing. For LED video walls that require high-impact visuals, the NT series […]

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Barco Partners with GCCD to Continue Norwegian Control Room Market Support

January 30, 2023

Barco has partnered up with GCCD (Drammen, Norway) to continue to support the Norwegian control room market with advanced visualization and collaboration solutions. GCCD provides complete and customized solutions for the control center market. In addition to control room technology, the company also has a strong focus on audiovisual and furniture solutions. GCCD has decades […]

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Barco Launches Pulse Mobile App

January 30, 2023

Barco just launched the Pulse mobile app and an update of the Insights Management Suite platform. Thanks to a strengthened projection software platform and a growing hardware offering, Barco enters 2023 with a portfolio that enables projector management and control. The growing Pulse ecosystem consists of various software tools to enable easy projector control. The […]

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Barco and Martin Professional Increase Support for the Rental Industry

January 30, 2023

Martin Professional Middle East (MPME) decided to help gear up the rental industry for 2023 with a stock investment of 100 units of UDX-4K40 FLEX large venue projectors. The stock will be readily available for the rental partners. “The media and entertainment industry of the region is undergoing significant transformation, especially following the downturn we […]

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Barco Sales Numbers for G-Series Projectors Reach 10,000 Units

January 23, 2023

Barco shared a new milestone for its G-series as the sales numbers of the single-chip laser phosphor projectors has hit the mark of 10.000 units. Barco says the achievement is a momentous attestation to both the growth of immersive experiences and the sustained efforts of the company and its partners in bringing best-seller solutions for […]

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