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Industry News: Key Partnerships, Appointments, and Expansions Shape the Future of AV and Broadcast

In the ever-evolving world of audio-visual (AV) and broadcast technology, several notable developments have taken place. Here's a roundup of the latest announcements:

New Partnerships

The Freedman Group, parent company of RØDE, Mackie, and Lectrosonics, has forged a partnership with Audinate. This collaboration aims to bring native Dante audio integration into AMPP, enhancing the overall audio experience.
Grass Valley has teamed up with Audinate, a move that will bring native Dante audio integration into AMPP. This partnership is set to revolutionize the way audio is handled in the broadcast industry.
PlayBox Neo and AI-Media have partnered to integrate advanced captioning, translation, and voice translation solutions into PlayBox Neo's playout ecosystem. This collaboration gives PlayBox Neo customers access to AI-Media's ALTA 2110 IP broadcast encoder and LEXI Text, an automated captioning solution.
Hitomi Broadcast has joined the Grass Valley Alliance, delivering native MatchBox Software solutions for the AMPP ecosystem. This partnership is expected to strengthen the AMPP platform further.

Appointments and Leadership Changes

Christie has appointed Jim Hallas as VP, product management. Hallas, who most recently served as business and engineering manager for the DLP Cinema, Pro AV, and Industrial Group at TI, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
Telos Alliance has welcomed Jeff Williams as Director of Western US Sales. Williams, with four decades of radio and broadcast experience, is set to strengthen the company's presence in the region.
After the sale of CCS Southwest and the retirement of John Godbout, Ben and Elizabeth Pickrel have taken over the leadership of CCS Presentation Systems. The company has also relocated its headquarters to Houston, Texas.

Expansions and Growth

Stage Precision has joined the OpenAV Cloud, fostering interoperability through open APIs and shared protocols. This move is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in the AV industry.
AV Stumpfl has doubled its production capacity with a new production hall at its headquarters in Wallern an der Trattnach, Austria.
JBL Professional has launched its 2025 Installed Audio Roadshow, a coast-to-coast tour showcasing its commercial audio solutions in real-world environments.
Sony Electronics' Professional Display Solutions group is embarking on an interactive technology road show across North America from September 2025 through March 2026.

Distribution and Collaboration

HARMAN Professional Solutions has appointed Freevox as the distributor of its AMX video and control solutions in France.
PPDS has announced a new strategic distribution partnership with FVC, expanding its reach and strengthening its presence across the Middle East and parts of North Africa.
Gotham Audio is now available throughout North and South America distributed by Audio Collective Group.

Innovative Features

AVer's Pro AV cameras will come with Dante Ready licensing, enhancing their audio capabilities.
AI-Media's LEXI Voice adds real-time translated voice output to PlayBox Neo's offerings, providing multilingual viewing experiences.
DMF Lighting appointed Charlie Derk as senior director of product strategy. Derk, with over 25 years of experience in the luxury residential and architectural lighting industries, is expected to drive innovation in the field of lighting solutions.
Telos Alliance, Jünger Audio, and TVU Networks have collaborated to integrate Telos Alliance's portfolio of cloud-enabled audio solutions directly into TVU Networks' MediaMesh platform. This partnership is designed to streamline the broadcast workflow.
USSI Global has opened a new repair and logistics complex in Suntree, FL, expanding beyond its warranty business and adding broadcast headend and production equipment to its catalog of repair services.

Financial and Administrative Changes

AVIXA appointed José Aragón as the chief financial officer. Aragón, who previously held the position of VP of finance, networks, and studios at A+E Global Media, brings a solid financial background to his new role.

These developments underscore the dynamic nature of the AV and broadcast industry, with companies continually seeking to innovate, collaborate, and expand their offerings to meet the evolving needs of their customers.

September commences with two acquisitions and an astounding 19 workplace transitions to keep abreast of.