Leigh Ferreira has joined Vision as its new UK business development manager, with the aim of expanding the company’s European team in response to business growth.

The Alfried-Krupp-Saal at Philharmonie Essen needed a modern sound system to cater for its diverse musical repertoire, selecting an L-Acoustics Kara II sound system to strengthen sound reinforcement in the venue.

Abdul Hadi has been appointed as Riedel’s Middle East regional sales manager, strengthening Riedel’s presence and support capabilities in the region.

Genelec has introduced its online virtual showroom to complement its growing global network of physical experience centres, offering visitors an experience of active loudspeaker systems in realistic room settings.

Retail giant Marks & Spencer has partnered with VR specialist, Zyler, to bring virtual try-on clothing experiences to UK stores.

Mark Glasspool has been appointed as senior director for TD Synnex Maverick’s UK and Ireland division, one of the company’s largest regions.

Samsung UK has awarded Handy AV with platinum channel partner accreditation, becoming one of two Samsung platinum channel partners in the UK.

Uniguest has promoted Matt Goche to CEO from his role as COO, taking over responsibility from Jeff Hiscox following a six-year tenure.

To complement its growing global network of physical Experience Centres, Genelec has introduced its online Virtual Showroom, where visitors can explore a range of active loudspeaker systems and technologies in a set of realistic room settings.

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Michigan has created an esports gaming venue on its campus. As with the other installations on campus, the AV system uses Extron equipment.