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POWAR STEAM allows teachers and students to simulate weather conditions, experiment with real data and promote digital and environmental skills in the classroom.
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Myths and Facts About Data Centers
Modern Data Centers are sophisticated facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology. They are not empty spaces; they are the engine rooms of the digital age.
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AR encourages student engagement
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POP Media, winner of the CALA Awards Best AV Project 2026
Latin America. With the renewal of the C5 belonging to the Secretariat of Security of the State of Mexico, the Mexican integrator POP Media Technology won the CALA Awards in its Best AV Project...
Thank you AV industry of Panama for attending the Integratec RoadShow
Panama. Last Thursday, September 24, Panama's audiovisual industry met at the IntegraTec Roadshow, an event attended by about 60 professionals from different areas of technological integration in...
Sony certifies Nsign for Bravia professional displays
Latin America. The nsign digital signage SaaS platform has obtained official certification for Sony's Bravia professional displays. The integration allows the nsign application to work directly on...
Smart Cities: IoT as a driver of transformation
Argentina. The efficient management of urban resources ceased to be an aspiration to become a concrete need to improve the quality of life of citizens.
Technology continues to change the way we study
Colombia. The educational ecosystem has undergone an irreversible transformation towards deep digitalization, where the classroom is no longer limited to a physical space, but extends to virtual and...
Acer launched its first 1000Hz FHD gaming monitor
Latin America. Acer announced a full line of high-performance gaming and content creation monitors within its Predator, Acer Nitro and Acer ProDesigner portfolios.
Success at the Building Automation Days by KNX Argentina
Argentina. With a turnout that exceeded all expectations, the 2026 edition of the Building Automation Days by KNX, held on September 10 within the framework of the Argentine Energy Efficiency Expo,...
NoviSign Integrates Generative AI into its DS Platform
Latin America. The digital signage platform NoviSign, announced two new features in its content management system: NoviSign Studio AI, now in public beta, which converts written or spoken...
Boris FX Adds Spatial Panning to Immersive Audio Mix
Latin America. Sequoia, Boris FX's award-winning digital audio workstation for mastering and broadcasting, introduced a unified visual panning tool that integrates stereo, surround and immersive...
Powersoft's ArmoníaPlus 3.0 goes cross-platform
Latin America. Powersoft released ArmoníaPlus 3.0, a major platform update to its systems management software. Previously available exclusively for Windows on x64 hardware, ArmoníaPlus now also runs...
Get to know the complete agenda of the Integratec Roadshow Panama
Panama. On Thursday, September 24, the Integratec Roadshow arrives in Panama City, a one-day day to train, learn about the latest technological innovations of the participating manufacturers,...
Thank you for joining us in Peru, now we are going to Panama
Latin America. The IntegraTec Roadshow, which was held on September 3 in Lima, was very well received by the Peruvian audiovisual industry.
Remember to vote in the CALA Awards Best AV Project 2026
Latin America. Voting will be open until September 18 to choose the winner of the CALA Awards Best AV Project 2026, among the five finalist audiovisual projects made in Mexico, the Dominican...
Audio Americas, new Clockaudio reseller for Latam
Latin America. The manufacturer of high-quality microphones and professional audiovisual technology, Clockaudio, has appointed Audio Americas as its official sales agency for Latin America.
Tecnogroup, from LED screens to integrated solutions
Chile. The technology used by companies, shopping centers, hotels, clinics, institutions, and other high-traffic spaces has become increasingly complex and sophisticated. Screens, cameras, sensors,...
The forum on intelligent automation arrives in Buenos Aires
Argentina. This Thursday, September 10, the Building Automation Days by KNX, Argentina, will be held, a face-to-face event that this year will be held within the framework of Expo Eficiencia...
Colombia accelerates commitment to data centers, energy will be key
Colombia. Last week, Cartagena once again became one of the epicenters of the Latin American technology conversation. Andicom 2026, the Business and Technology Congress organized by CINTEL, reached...
Get to know the complete program of the Integratec RoadShow in Lima
Peru. Training, networking and an opportunity to meet with colleagues and friends, is what will be seen this Thursday, September 3 at the IntegraTec RoadShow in Lima, which will be held at the Costa...
Voting begins for the CALA Awards Best AV Project 2026
Latin America. Five audiovisual projects made in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Argentina, are the finalists of the CALA Awards Best AV Project 2026. You can now vote for your favorite and...
Estadio El Alto renews its sound system
Bolivia. There is a principle that defines the Municipal Stadium of El Alto, in Bolivia, and it is inscribed in its own identity: you play where you live. This is the stadium of a city that decided...
Add your brand to the Fiesta Alegría as part of ISE 2027
ISE. Within the framework of ISE Barcelona 2027, AVI Latin America will have its traditional Fiesta Alegría, a meeting that year after year has been growing and consolidating itself as the Latin and...
Biamp Solution Certified for Zoom Space Reservation
Latin America. Biamp's Kleeo Desk Manager solution has earned Zoom certification for workspace reservation. This certification allows organizations to offer their employees a unified and optimized...
Sustainability improves financial results and competitiveness
Mexico. In a business environment influenced by climate risks, new regulations, and a growing demand for transparency from investors, customers, and communities, Latin American companies are making...
One week before the Integratec Roadshow in Lima
Peru. Peru is preparing to receive, on September 3, the first of the three stops of the IntegraTec RoadShow, the series of events that AVI Latin America will take to different countries in the...
Shure Systems were at the 2026 World Cup final show
Latin America. Shure's wireless audio, monitoring, remote control and streaming technologies played a key role in entertaining the premier international soccer final, the World Cup.
How is people's experience at work changing?
Latin America. Talking about an Intelligent Workplace does not only mean talking about offices with more technology, automation or artificial intelligence.
Bose Professional acquired Fulcrum Acoustic
Latin America. Bose Professional acquired Fulcrum Acoustic, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of high-performance immersive audio speakers, amplifiers and systems.
Absen's LR V3, creative flexibility for touring and stages
Latin America. Absen introduced the LR V3 series, a next-generation LED display solution designed for large-scale tours, festivals and live events.
The real bank is in the data center
Colombia. Financial digitalization in Colombia is quietly transforming the country's technological infrastructure. With 84.6% of transactions carried out through non-face-to-face channels and nearly...
Equinix, one of the most important companies in Mexico
Mexico. Equinix Mexico was included in the ranking of "The 500 Most Important Companies in Mexico", one of the most prestigious business lists in the country, which recognizes the organizations with...
New Epson screens arrive in Latam in November
Latin America. Epson announced the launch of a new line of business dedicated to DVLED displays, marking its entry into a segment historically outside the company, recognized as a leader in...
Cisco certifies Sony's Bravia professional displays
Latin America. Sony's newly introduced Bravia Professional Displays BZ-P series has been certified under Cisco's Collaboration Devices certification program as a verified display.
Waves Audio Launched New Premium Reverb Plugin
Latin America. Waves Audio introduced Atlas Reverb, a new flagship algorithmic reverb plugin, tuned to the ear to create depth, movement, and musical space in real mixes.
Evolving IoT Trends in 2026
Colombia. The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to establish itself as one of the main drivers of digital transformation worldwide. According to the GSMA, NB-IoT and LTE-M low-power technologies...
Data Centers: Critical Ecosystem for Digital Economy
Mexico. In today's digital age, every time someone makes a bank transfer, sends information via instant messaging, makes an online purchase or watches a streaming series, there is a Data Center...
Unilumin receives award for sustainability performance
International. Unilumin received the Silver Medal from EcoVadis, one of the most recognized sustainability certifications in the world, which positions it among the 6% of the best-valued companies...
Powersoft Appoints New Sales Director for Latin America
Latin America. Powersoft has announced the appointment of Juan Moreno as Director of Distribution Sales for South America. In addition, it appointed Ondrej Sedlacek as Sales Director of Distribution...
Audinate Updates Dante Training in Spanish
Latin America. Audinate announced the new Dante certification program is now available in Spanish. Designed for today's ever-evolving AV landscape, this update provides professionals with the...
Kramer and Avcom certified AV integrators in Colombia
Colombia. In an industry where automation and the integration of audiovisual systems are becoming increasingly relevant, specialized training has become a key factor for the development of...
The 2026 World Cup was also won in the data centers
Latin America. The 2026 FIFA World Cup didn't just leave memorable moments on the pitch. It also tested the capacity of the digital infrastructure that made it possible for billions of people to...
SoundTube incorporates Nelson Lugo as design engineer
Latin America. SoundTube Entertainment announced the appointment of Nelson Lugo as Design Engineer, expanding SoundTube's ability to support integrators, consultants and end users with expert audio...
Bose Professional Launches New Outdoor Subwoofer
Latin America. ShowTime STS118E is the new 18-inch installation subwoofer designed by Bose Professional to deliver deep, immersive bass for your systems indoors and outdoors.
Open call for the Cala Awards Best AV Project 2026
Latin America. Until August 14, 2026, the call is open to choose the best audiovisual integration projects in Latin America for 2026.
First companies confirmed for the AV RoadShow in Latam
Latin America. The IntegraTec RoadShow that AVI Latin America will hold in Latin America, begins to add support from manufacturers in the industry, with interest in this space for training,...
Aurora Multimedia grows network of distributors in Latam
Latin America. The company Aurora Multimedia continues with its strong commitment to the Latin American market. After the appointment a few months ago of Aharon Yablon as its head of the region, it...
Drotek, technology for aerial mega-productions
Latin America. Prestige events leave no room for uncertainty. For producers and technical directors around the world, the challenge is no longer just to dazzle audiences, but to execute large-scale...
Sennheiser and Q-SYS drive AV integration in Latam
Latin America. Sennheiser continues to consolidate its strategy in LATAM through shared work with strategic partners and leading manufacturers in the audiovisual industry.
Shure Celebrates 10 Years of Microflex Advance with New Microphone
Latin America. Shure introduced the MXA925 Ceiling Microphone, its latest release in the Microflex Advance (MXA) line designed to deliver the highest quality audio performance, even in the toughest...
Audio-Technica Introduces New Networked Ceiling Speakers
Latin America. Audio-Technica launched the ATSP-30 series of networked ceiling speakers, designed to deliver clear, high-quality audio with easy installation for modern meeting and collaboration...
Sony brings together Latam education leaders in Guadalajara
Mexico. In a context where universities face the challenge of adapting to new digital dynamics, hybrid learning models and accelerated technological evolution, Sony Professional is holding the...
Lifecycle Management in the Data Center
Colombia. The digital world continues to expand, and to support the advancements of AI and high-performance computing, it is necessary to rethink the way modern critical infrastructures are designed...
Almo's success in Latam is teamwork
Latin America. During the first months of the year, the wholesale distributor Almo has been touring different cities in Latin America with the brands it represents, in order to learn first-hand...
Dante and aeris group will have training in Colombia
Colombia. Dante and aeris group continue to strengthen their specialized training program in Latin America with the announcement of new dates in Colombia, where technical sessions focused on audio...
LEA Professional focuses on Latin America
Latin America. The audio solutions manufacturer LEA Professional seeks to grow the presence of its solutions in the Latin American market, taking advantage of the growth of the AV industry in its...
Yamaki celebrates its 40th anniversary with the AVI Experience
Colombia. From May 12 to 14, the second version of the Yamaki AVI Experience will be held in Bogota, an event that this year will be special, because it will serve to celebrate the 40 years of the...
D2S DSCBS launches to simplify AV projects in Brazil
Brazil. The execution of professional audiovisual projects in Brazil has long put international integrators in a difficult situation: navigating a complex and often opaque logistical and tax...
Michael Phipps, new president and director of Christie
Latin America. Christie's parent company, Ushio Inc., promoted Michael Phipps to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of Christie Digital Systems and its subsidiaries.
Evolving home office for a more productive workday
Latin America. The consolidation of hybrid work in Colombia has ceased to be an emergency response and has become a pillar of the digital economy.
Anahuac University transforms hybrid education with Shure
Mexico. Universidad Anáhuac Puebla, a leading institution in academic excellence in Latin America, has announced the successful implementation of an intelligent audio ecosystem, with Shure...
Dante & aeris group will offer specialized courses in Mexico
Mexico. Dante and aeris group will hold two specialized courses in audio over network that will take place in Mexico City, aimed at professionals in the Pro AV sector, audio engineering and project...
Home automation and building automation will transform Chilean buildings
Chile. The smart construction sector has reached a milestone with the holding of the Building Automation Days by KNX LATAM Virtual, CHILE 2026.
INFiLED strengthens its team, Henry Ambrose new president
United States. INFiLED announced a series of changes to its North American leadership team. Henry Ambrose has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer, while Chris Donaldson joins as...
FIFA Cup 2026: technological challenge for hotels in Mexico
Mexico. In an environment where user experience has become the main differentiator, the hospitality sector is preparing for one of its biggest challenges in the coming years: the high demand...
Physical retail reinvents itself: new rules of commerce
Latin America. Retail is experiencing one of the most profound transformations in its recent history. The disruption in supply chains, the increase in operating costs and increasingly informed...
iCo Media and VIOOH Expand Programmatic DOOH
Colombia. iCo Medios, one of the leading digital out-of-home (DOOH) media companies in Colombia, announced a strategic alliance with VIOOH, the leading global premium digital out-of-home (DOOH) SSP...
Laia strengthens presence in Colombia with Smart Life
Colombia. Spanish AV solutions manufacturer Laia announced its strategic alliance with Smart Life, a distributor specializing in AV integration in Colombia.
How does technology drive sustainability at work?
Latin America. The sustainability conversation in organizations is no longer limited to reducing paper or energy consumption. Today, the real question is how digital transformation in the workplace...
Christie Improves Contrast in Cinema Projectors with VDR
Latin America. Christie released VDR, a software-based performance upgrade for CineLife+ Series cinema projectors with RealLaser lighting.
Pleneo, the first AV/UC manufacturer to be ISO 42001 certified
Latin America. Pleneo has announced that it has obtained ISO 42001 certification, becoming the first manufacturer of devices in the audiovisual (AV) and unified communications (UC) sectors to have...
Samsung Knox Now Protects CC-Certified Displays
Latin America. Samsung Knox security solution has earned Common Criteria (CC) certification for monitors, extending the verified security it has maintained on its Smart TVs for a decade.
Sony strengthens service network for medical devices
Latin America. Sony Professional announces a new Authorized Service Center that expands regional capacity for diagnosis, maintenance and repair of professional medical solutions.
WWT to distribute Pandora's Box in Latin America
Latin America. Worldwide Trading, WWT, has announced a strategic alliance with TWOLOOX, the company behind Pandora's Box platform. Under this agreement, WWT becomes the Official Sales Partner and...
Historic train station renews your immersive experience
United States. Opened in 1894, St. Louis Union Station is a former train station converted into a hotel and leisure complex, considered one of the most emblematic historic buildings in the city of...
Data Centers at the heart of the AI-powered revolution
Mexico. The accelerated advancement of artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming digital infrastructure and positioning the world in a new stage of technological development that demands...
Female leadership transforming the IT industry
Mexico. For many years, the IT industry has been mostly associated with male profiles, especially in technical and engineering areas.
AI and convergence with quantum computing
Colombia. The discussion about artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical in Colombia. With the adoption of CONPES 4144 of 2025, the country defined clear guidelines for the development, use,...
IntegraTec Roadshows arrive in Latin America
Latin America. The audiovisual industry in Latin America continues to grow and its solutions reach more and more sectors of the economy and society. Likewise, the available technology grows in a...
Yamaki to Showcase dBTechnologies Solutions in Bogota
Colombia. In order to strengthen its presence in the Colombian market, the Italian manufacturer dBtechnologies appointed Yamaki as its new local distributor.
ViewSonic Expands LED Solutions with LDE Series
Latin America. ViewSonic expands its all-in-one dvLED lineup with the launch of the LDE series. Designed to deliver high-impact video walls with a focus on value, simplicity, and stunning visuals,...
Smart buildings are a driver of urban sustainability
Latin America. In a context where technology catalyzes efficiency and sustainability, Siemens and Latinometrics present the second Industrial Outlook analysis, continuing with the exploration of the...
Panasonic implements its global AI strategy
Latin America. The Panasonic Group announced its AI strategy, aiming to expand its AI-based hardware, software and solutions businesses for the next phase of growth.
Colombia strengthens its infrastructure in the face of AI boom
Colombia. The data center market in Colombia could reach US$1.16 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.55% between 2026 and 2030, according to Juan Aguirre, commercial director...
AVE Trade Summit 2026 brought together AV brands in Bogota
Colombia. Audio Video Export (AVE), distributor of professional and residential audiovisual solutions for Latin America and the Caribbean, recently organized the AVE 2026 Commercial Summit, held on...
NoviSign presented its DS solutions for Latam
Latin America. Cloud digital signage software provider, NoviSign, launched in Latin America and introduced a complete portfolio of enterprise digital signage solutions designed for the retail,...
Fonestar brings its recent launches to Latam
Latin America. After a strategic participation in ISE, Fonestar reaffirmed its commitment to the Latin American market. Under the direction of Luis Meirelles, the company's LATAM Manager, a clear...
Shure Delivers Exceptional Audio During Super Bowl LX
Latin America. From the stadium to millions of spectators around the world, Shure wireless technology once again played a pivotal role in the Super Bowl, showcasing the latest innovations from the...
Smart Buildings 2026: From Reactive to Predictive Performance
Latin America. Building management is entering a new era, moving from traditional controls to intelligence-driven operations. For years, we saw AI experimentation and testing for basic functions and...
Akamai Unveiled AI Milestone with Nvidia
Latin America. Akamai Technologies has marked an important milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence by introducing the world's first implementation of the NVIDIA AI Grid reference...
Aurora Multimedia appoints new sales manager for Latam
Latin America. Aurora Multimedia is strengthening its presence in Latin America with the appointment of Aharon Yablon as Regional Sales Manager.
Constant coverage drives distributed speakers
Latin America. Exposed structure ceilings have gone from being a trend to being standard in shops, hospitality, gyms and mixed-use commercial spaces. With this change, the design of audio systems...
Flexible LED modules, new digital architecture in retail
Mexico. Screens no longer compete only on size or resolution. Today they compete for form, integration and the ability to transform spaces. In retail and corporate environments, the traditional...
Bose Professional Launched Surface-Mount Coaxial Speaker
Latin America. Bose Professional introduced the DM12SE loudspeaker, the most powerful and largest member of the acclaimed DesignMax speaker family.
Sennheiser's new AV management platform
Latin America. Sennheiser launched DeviceHub, a secure, cloud-based platform that gives organizations centralized visibility and control of their Sennheiser devices from anywhere in the world.
Vertiv inaugurates new Academy in Mexico with a focus on AI
Mexico. Vertiv announced the expansion of Vertiv Academy Latin America with the opening of a new training center in Mexico, focused on training professionals to develop the technical competencies...
Barco and Procont will have the Control Experience in Lima
Peru. Control Experience is a conference that Procont will hold in Lima between March 18 and 20, in which the Barco CTRL solution, developed by Barco for control centers and critical operation...
Williams AV expands its distribution in Panama
Panama. Williams AV has appointed three new international distribution partners: Acústika in Panama, MIFA Musique SA in Morocco and RMS Proaudio in Spain.
Summit Data Center positions Colombia as a technology hub
Colombia. On March 5, Bogota will become the epicenter of regional technological innovation with the Summit Data Center LATAM 2026, one of the most relevant summits for the critical infrastructure...
IoT evolves to smarter, more autonomous models
Colombia. Global connectivity is going through a decisive transition stage. The Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem will exceed 21 billion connected devices globally by 2025, driven by the...
L-Acoustics inaugurated its regional headquarters for the Americas
Latin America. L-Acoustics opened its first dedicated Americas regional headquarters in Nashville, a move that places the company at the center of the entertainment industry's creative power.
PlexusAV Obtains IPMX Certification for Its Solutions
Latin America. Four AV-over-IP solutions from PlexusAV, Sencore's professional AV division, have been officially certified by the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX), following the recent IPMX...
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