On October, 30, the annual international exhibition for proAV and system integration Integrated Systems Russia 2015 finished its work.
For three full business days more than 200 participants fr om 20 countries presented at the stands the innovative audio-visual and information communication equipment and solutions in systems integration, including numerous world premieres. Among the participants of the ISR’2015 - the world's largest vendors, Russian distributors and system integrators: Absen, ALEF HI-FI, AMX, Apexls Optoelectronic, Armada Sound, Atlona, Avallon, AV Stumpfl, Bang&Olufsen, Barnsly Sound Org., Bose, Bose Professional, Casio, Crestron, CTC Capital, Cubic Media, CVGaudio, CVTE, Dicolor, Digital Forecast Co., Donview, ESCORT GROUP, Extron Electronics, Gloshine, Glux, Gong-Stereo, Hi-Tech Media, Homesound, Humelab, IMS, InfiLED, INTmedia, LEYARD, LG Electronics, Liantronics, Lightking, Lightlink, Linsn, LOEWE, Magnimage, Matrox, Mitsubishi Electric, MixArt Distribution, Nord Star, NOVASTAR, NVIDIA, Optoma, PANASONIC, Polymedia, RGBlink, SINTEZ audio, SKAT, Sonance, Sonus Victor, Sony, Speedleader, StranaLED, TAIDEN, TerraLink, VISS LIGHTING, Xavtel, Yamaha, AV-center, Alfa-Media, Aris Pro, Brullov Consalting, Imag, Colan, Ladon-N, Nota+, RusImpuls Project, Reko-Vek, Specvideoproject, Ultra-Т, 3D TEK etc.
Among great new productions – an acoustic speaker for those who like the perfect sound BeoLab 90 and a new TV BeoVision Avant by Bang & Olufsen; new 55 "displays to build video walls by LG; interactive situational center prototype by Polymedia; professional three-chip DLP-projector with a laser light source Panasonic PT-RQ13KE and the latest models of multi-task cameras with by Panasonic; new multifunctional digital discussion system BOSCH CCS 1000 D by "SPECVIDEOPROJECT"; displays for videowalls Barco OverView KVD5521 based on professional 55 "LCD panels by “CTC Capital”; LED TV Loewe Reference 85 UHD by Loewe etc.
For those who planned not only to learn about the latest industry developments, but also to resupply professional knowledge, the exhibition offered a variety of special projects and significant business events.
A new success story of ISR was the first Forum “Innovative solutions for museums and exhibition spaces” supported by Moscow’s Department of Culture, Russian committee of International Council of Museums and Moscow’s Center of Museum Development by Moscow’s Government. Today‘s leading museums don‘t only feature signature architecture but also state of the art exhibition technology. Displays, projection, touch tables and mobile based solution are important touch points. The forum focused on best practice installation fr om museums across CIS and Europe and gathered the representatives of museums, art galleries and spaces together with leading manufacturers and integrators of multimedia equipment and engineering systems. Among the speakers: representatives of the State Hermitage, the Russian Museum, Pushkin State Museum, the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center, Garazh, as well as representatives of Yandex Team, Panasonic, Siemens, Ascreen, Invidis Consulting и Enlighted Digital etc.
One of the most expected events became Digital Signage Summit Russia – a successful sequel of European Digital Signage Summit Europe organized with the active participation of invidis consulting and OVAB Europe. The attendees had the opportunity to meet representatives of 30+ different exhibitors from various areas of the digital signage industry, including: display, media player, software, accessories and mounting suppliers, distributors and DooH companies: Absen, Apexls, Dicolor, Digital Forecast, Donview, Hi-Tech Media, Humelab, IMS, InfiLED, LG Electronics, Liantronics, Lightking, Lightlink, Linsn, Magnimage, Matrox, Nord Star, NOVASTAR, NVIDIA, PANASONIC, RGBlink, Speedleader, StranaLED, Viss Lighting, Alfa-Media, Brullov Consalting, Colan, Ladon-N, Terralink.
Digital Signage Summit Russia business program included the 5th International Conference «Digital Signage in retail». Retail is one of the top three target markets for digital signage in Russia & CIS. Florian Rotberg, OVAB Europe Association representative, reported on world and Russian digital signage market highlighting among the points of increase touch systems and LED. After the conference there was organized a guided tour to Afimall shopping center wh ere the visitors could watch the implemented digital signage instruments on the real retail object.
Another success story of 2015 was the autumn version of the legendary exhibition Hi-Fi & High End Show. The creation of home AV part at proAV event is motivated by the market needs. Hi-Fi and High End equipment was demonstrated by Alef Hi-Fi, Armada Sound, Barnsly Sound Org., CTC Capital, Gong Stereo, Sonus Victor, Ultra-T Nota Plus Salon Hi-Fi, Simple Distribution LLC, HOMESOUND, Optoma Russia & CIS, Optoma NuForce, 3D TEK. Solutions for home installations were presented by Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Loewe, Sony.
For the first time in Russia at the exhibition run the "smart city" installation model, wh ere in the real-time one could see in action the technologies for modern cities infrastructure. The project showed the individual installations of "Smart house", "Smart Hotel", "Smart school", "Smart museum", control room, showroom, outdoor solutions, parking and electric car. Innovative technologies, presented in the “smart city” installation, become an integral part of citizens’ life. This is important because modern technologies influence on the speed of response on critical damage and threats, traffic jams and creating a comfortable and safe living conditions. During the special technological tours the project installers shared detailed information
about the submitted solutions with all visitors.
The technologies for cities were discussed during the business program of the exhibition within a new forum "Smart City", the main topics of which were the introduction of innovative technologies in such important areas as utilities, transportation systems and digital government. Among the key trends in the development of "smart cities" were pointed cloud technologies, BIG DATA, mobile and social communications, IoT.
Every year, the exhibition organizers are paying special attention to the modernization of education. This year within the Digital Education project equipment and solutions for the education sector have been shown by Polymedia and Casio in a special installation of "Smart School”. Business discussions were held during the 7th Conference "How to make a competitive educational institution?" The conference was held in the format of cases of success presented by a pair of speakers - one from the manufacturer, the other - from consumers. Leading educational institutions shared their experience of cooperation with the IT-companies and talked about how digital technologies had helped them to become more attractive to students and parents.
For integrators Cedia association read a series of courses aimed at training: "Home theatre building principles”, “Wirereless home networks", "Principles of Project Management", "Standardization of the sales process," "Designing smart homes of the future." Those interested could pass the certification exam EST2.
Traditionally, Integrated Systems Russia 2015 was held in parallel with the 14th international trade fair in the field of integrated automation systems of public, commercial and residential real estate HI-TECH BUILDING. Consolidated event was visited by over 11 435 people.
Exhibition news and photos from the event - on www.isrussia.ru or https://www.facebook.com/isrussia.ru/
In 2016 the exhibition will be held on November, 1-3, Expocenter, pavilion "Forum" and №1.