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Sharp's presence at Printing United 2023 showcasing their new line of digital presses.

Printing United 2023 coverage including Sharp's new Pro Series.

Q&A with Sharp's Chris Johnson on pausing his career in the office technology industry to serve his country.

We celebrate the exceptional 40 influencers under 40, Class of 2023, who are propelling their organizations to new heights and leaving a lasting impact on the AV industry. Benjamin Hardy, 37, Senior Product Manager, Sharp NEC Display Solutions / Jessica Hardy, 35, Marketing Manager, Demand Generation, Sharp NEC Display Solutions

Overview of Sharp Electronics' presence at the BTA National Conference.

The latest version of the Zoom Rooms app now offers support for the native 5K60, 21:9 displays seen with MTR Front Row, according to 21:9 pioneer Jupiter Systems.

Insights from HR professionals including Sharp's Susan Osgood.

A discussion with top women in the industry including Sharp's Moonsun Park.

Manufacturers deliver brightness and other critical features for educational settings, but the DLP/LCD debate continues.

Sharp's Bob Madaio recaps the National Dealer Meeting as well as the company's entry into print production, its new security partnership with ConnectWise and its expanding distribution partnership with TD SYNNEX

Over the last few years, technology has become a progressively important player in houses of worship, changing the methods of interactivity in religious ceremonies and programs. Video displays, including dvLEDs, projectors and interactive boards are playing an important role in offering new opportunities to engage congregants and enhance the overall worship experience.

The shift to digital signage in banking isn’t a future possibility, it’s a current reality — and for good reason. Banks are implementing the same digital signage long used by clothing stores and other retail destinations. And there’s a good reason why: These displays provide a dynamic medium through which banks can inform, entertain and connect with customers.

World-class natural history museums continuously strive to create extraordinary experiences for visitors, and that means finding creative ways to transport people of all ages into a specific tableau or era. So when Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History began the process of moving its famous Tyrannosaurus rex specimen to a new home within the museum, curators saw an opportunity to immerse visitors in the dinosaur’s world.

In this article, Sharp's VP of Product Marketing Shane Coffey outlines why it is a good time for imaging channel dealers to diversify, particularly in production print.

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe & North America and Appspace recently announced that they will collaborate to help workplace experiences. Customers, staff and visitors can interact with information in their respective workplace environments through collaboration. The workplace management software from Appspace is certified for NEC displays with the integrated modular MPi4 Mediaplayer or Intel SDM slot-in PC.

Impressive, large-scale visuals from displays and projectors once again dazzed the show floor at InfoComm 2023.

Projection, LCD and LED - each display technology from Sharp NEC Display Solutions has its advantages and disadvantages. Fine-pitch LED technology now offers an enticing combination of some of these advantages.

Sharp’s Shane Coffey discussing the company’s go-to-market strategy for its digital presses.

Young influencers making significant contributions in the industry including Melissa Schielzo, product management specialist, Sharp Imaging & Information Company of America.

The HDBaseT Alliance has disclosed a collaborative venture with Apantac, Sharp/NEC, and Valens Semiconductor to introduce the HDBaseT 3.0 standard to digital display and video wall installations.

Highlights of the Sharp National Dealer Meeting featuring Mike Marusic, President and CEO.

Audiovisual technologies allow colleges to stream competitions and offer learning opportunities for students in a variety of fields.

The Select Dealer Group's Owners Meeting sponsored by Sharp Electronics, GreatAmerica Financial and Hytec Dealer Services.

There have been numerous reports recently about Apple’s adoption of MicroLEDs, and recently there was the news of Samsung and LG, in collaboration with the Korean government, looking at inorganic LEDs (ILEDs) as the means to regain the company’s premier position in the display industry. So, we have an interesting confluence of events that signals a rush to deliver the next generation of display technologies and, more importantly, own the means of production.

Sharp National Dealer Meeting photos of Sharp President & CEO, Mike Marusic; Ted Kawamura, President, Sharp Smart Business Solutions Business Unit in Japan, and more attendees enjoying the event.

Territory Business Manager presence at the Sharp National Dealer Meeting highlighting Sharp's professional and commercial displays.

Podcast episode including takeaways from the Sharp National Dealer meeting.

Interview with President & CEO, Mike Marusic, discussing AI and the future of the channel.

The Cannata team joined by the Les Olson Company in the product showcase at the Sharp National Dealer Meeting.

Key takeaways and highlights from Sharp's National Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas.

National Dealer Meeting recap in BTA Magazine's May issue.

Recap of National Dealer Meeting on how Sharp is expanding into production print, strengthening security partnerships, and diversifying its products.

Hytec Dealer Services, partner at the Sharp National Dealer Meeting offering a range of valuable services that complement the Sharp product lineup.

Key learnings from Sharp's National Dealer Meeting 2023 themed “Opportunity Meets Execution.”

Sharp partner, SalesChain, renowned for their CRM software specifically developed for office equipment resellers, at the National Dealer Meeting.

Keypoint Intelligence, a leading provider of business intelligence and analysis services in the office equipment sector and beyond, attendance at the Sharp National Dealer Meeting both as press and partner.

GreatAmerica Financial Services, a print management dealer partner with a focus on providing financial services for office equipment customers, and a major sponsor of the Sharp National Dealer Meeting.

MyQ, a print management dealer partner, attending the Sharp National Dealer Meeting.

EcoprintQ, a prominent print management dealer partner, at the Sharp National Dealer Meeting.

Summary and recap of the 2023 Sharp National Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas.

Sharp Dealer Meeting recap highlighting Sharp's business growth and development.

Recap of the Sharp National Dealer Meeting 2023 including key takeaways on print and security.

Recap of Mike Marusic, Sharp Electronics’ president and CEO, presentation at the Sharp National Dealer Meeting.

Dealer meeting recap highlighting Sharp's strategy and exploring new opportunities in the industry.

Highlights from Sharp's National Dealer Meeting, themed “Opportunity Meets Execution.”

The Global Interactive Video Wall Market size was estimated at USD 17.27 billion in 2022, USD 18.87 billion in 2023, and is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.37% to reach USD 35.37 billion by 2030.

Keith Yanke, Vice President of Product and Solutions Marketing at Sharp/NEC, shares exclusive insight into the company's 2023 Roadmap. Part of AV Technology's Thought Leader Series.

Edge, formerly USAV Group and a division of the PSA Network, announced Sharp NEC as the 2023 Elite Plus partner sponsor. Edge partners are industry-leading organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting AV integrators and the industry. Each year, partners have the opportunity to sponsor Edge and receive strategic business, marketing, education and networking opportunities to engage with integrators of the Edge network. More than 29 AV manufacturing and service partners secured sponsor opportunities this year.

E4 Experience: Sharp/NEC Shows ActiveScene to Transform Plain Glass Into a Digital Signage Solution - All the latest news coverage of the AV industry from rAVe [PUBS]. From press releases to product announcements, get your news from rAVe [PUBS] first.

Listen to this podcast using the embedded player below. On this edition of AV+, the podcast for the commercial AV integration industry, thought leaders from Sharp/NEC help to disambiguate classes and categories of displays, while also delving deeply into an exciting new offering: the 4P-B AQUOS commercial TV series.

As part of our AVT Thought Leaders Series on displays, we asked Ben Hardy, Senior Product Manager, Large Format Displays at Sharp/NEC, to share his perspective on the trends and best practices that can help deliver the best high-impact experience.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time for restaurants and retailers to take advantage of digital signage. By using digital signage, businesses can attract attention, promote sales and specials, and interact with customers in a fun, creative, and engaging way.

From the perspective of the viewer, a video wall display is only as good as the content delivered. Whether it's choosing the right "digital signage" display for the use case and environment, understanding a content workflow, or having the best media delivery system, each piece needs to come together.

Sharp NEC Display Solutions) During the past several years, organizations have faced immense pressure to not only compete with others in their industries but to meet ever-changing customer needs. Often, that means layering in new technologies to create a more seamless experience for all.

The 8th annual Top New Technologies (TNT) Award winners including Sharp's 4P-B AQUOS® 4K Ultra-HD Commercial TV Series.

Digital Signage Today conducted an email interview with Richard McPherson, Sr. product manager at Sharp/NEC, about the post-pandemic movie industry and how it is leveraging digital experiences not merely to survive but to thrive in the new era.

Kelly Harlin explains three ways retail operations can be transformed by computer vision technology, a field of artificial intelligence (AI) that facilitates computers and systems to create meaningful information from visual data to recommend action steps.

Currently run by the third family generation, Giometti Cinema has upgraded their 14-screen multiplex in Prato, Tuscany to 4K laser projection, with all screens are now equipped with NEC NC2041L and NC3541L RB laser projectors provided by Roberto Ballabeni from Cine Project Italia. This marks the first Italian multiplex to fully upgrade to 4K laser projection.

When a growing movie theatre company was selected as the anchor tenant for a new high-end entertainment destination in San Ramon, California, the digital display, and cinema projection technology the company planned to incorporate would not only need to be reliable and robust; it also had to complement the stylish and elegant feel of the rest of the space.

Annual State of the Industry report on trends and predictions featuring Sharp's Mike Marusic.

Welcoming 2023 with industry trends and predictions, featuring Mike Marusic.

Sharp NEC Display Solution's new partner program gives Timeshare Resort Property Managers firsthand experience with the company's innovative GuestView Guide concierge SUNNYVALE, Calif. , Dec.15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sharp NEC announced its new Case Study Partnership Program which enables Timeshare Resort Property Managers to fully experience and evaluate the benefits and features of its GuestView Guide in-unit digital concierge.

State of the Industry report including mention of Sharp's President and CEO, Mike Marusic, sharing the company's success and growth over the past year.

End of the year forecast featuring Sharp's President & CEO, Mike Marusic.

Now, ADI customers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico have access to the comprehensive Sharp/NEC product lineup of visual display technology.

Ray Stasieczko sharing his thoughts on Sharp and their diversification product portfolio stemming from the Sharp Roadshow.

Andy Slawetsky sat down with George Grafinakis, Associate Director, Hardware Product Management at Sharp Electronics, to discuss their newly improved security offerings and how they’re among the best in the industry.

Although you can use LED walls and projection to build Microsoft Teams Rooms — and the new Front Row feature that leverages 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratios — Sharp NEC hasn’t introduced a dedicated solution for it … yet. However, Sharp NEC solution architect, George Borden, hints at what is coming and when we might see it in this episode of my Rants & rAVes.

Includes an overview of Sharp's Opportunity roadshow series held in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Anaheim and Philadelphia.

Highlights Sharp's new BP-series MFPs including 11 new A3 monochrome MFPs.

Sharp Electronics is in the home stretch of a five-city road show and we chatted with president and CEO Mike Marusic to find out What's Happenin'.

State of the Industry Report including commentary from Sharp's Bob Madaio.

Feature on Sharp's 2022 roadshow where executives discussed a range of industry topics with dealers.

Highlights Sharp's “Opportunity Roadshow 2022" for their dealers this fall.

The photography industry shifts all the time, but over the last few years, we've seen drastic changes in the way that photographers work. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, photographers who would have previously worked in the studio, or on location waiting hours to capture the 'perfect' moment, found themselves at home.

Feature on Sharp's presence at the Chicago roadshow highlighting the company's business overview and portfolio highlights.

Feature on Sharp's Chris Johnson, a 2022 ENX Magazine Difference Maker.

One could argue that Sharp Corporation invented the interactive display with its first AQUOS commercial display some 21 years ago. Now, Sharp NEC Display has an entire line of AQUOS displays aimed at collaboration, with a plethora of options thanks to either an OPS or an SDM slot. Gary was joined by Sharp NEC’s George Borden, solution sales architect, to talk about the line for this podcast for Exertis Almo.

Feature on Sharp NEC Display's line of AQUOS displays aimed at collaboration.

Sharp NEC has announced a school aid program called Sharp NEC Star Student designed to help schools in the age of hybrid learning, according to a press release. The program provides discounted pricing on select products, including projectors and digital displays, along with extended warranties to reduce maintenance costs. The "Trade In, Trade Up" component is designed to allow schools to trade old equipment for newer, more eco-friendly models.

Sharp's George Grafanakis discussing ways for organizations to keep MFPs secure from cyber attacks

Akisa Matsuda, Associate Director, Software Product Marketing, discussing the latest trends and sharing a glimpse of future developments.

Sharp and Sharp NEC Display Solutions offer one of the broadest visual solutions portfolios in the industry, innovating in displays, lamp and laser projectors, 8K technology and collaboration solutions. Understanding that every market and environment has unique requirements, we deliver customized solutions to match your needs.

Interview with George Grafanakis, associate director of product management, about the latest security features on the Sharp BP Series of MFPs.

Highlights innovative security features of Sharp's new BP series of MFPs.

Sharp's Chris Johnson, senior director of channel sales, Eastern region, discussing how he welcomes life's challenges and confronts fear with ENX Magazine.

In collaboration with Kelonik, Sharp/NEC laser projectors will provide the audience with an outstanding cinema experience

Optimized for multi-display set ups, the MultiSync® EA242WU delivers maximum productivity in today’s hybrid workspaces and mission critical environments

Most of us already know that when we interact with a contact center, the words we speak are recorded and analyzed by artificial intelligence solutions to derive meaning and insight from them so the business has more information about its customers, how they shop and what they want. But what about in-person shoppers? Can AI draw conclusions from them?

In June 2022, Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the projector and display markets, in partnership with Guise AI, Inc. debuted — a groundbreaking solution that leads to sharper audience insights and improved customer experiences across a multitude of industries. Utilizing computer vision, a form of artificial intelligence (AI) where computers can “see” the world, the technology analyzes visual data and then provides trends and key environmental data points to guide and inform business decisions.

The latest version of the Zoom Rooms app now offers support for the native 5K60, 21:9 displays seen with MTR Front Row, according to 21:9 pioneer Jupiter Systems.

After working with TVS Pro and Sharp/NEC, UDOT Traffic Operations Center now has a highly technological and capable display system to keep Utah’s roadways safe.

OUTFRONT Media is partnering with transit agencies across the U.S. to align the riders with the companies they trust. This out-of-home media company is claimed to be the largest of its kind in the North American transit sector, generating more than $500 million in annual revenue on behalf of its transit authority partners before the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, OUTFRONT is adjusting to the agencies’ and riders’ needs through digital signage and advertising.

The fast-evolving world of hotel automation aims to lower labor costs and streamline services for guests by replacing humans with automatic liquor dispensers, noise sensors, offshore concierges on video monitors and more.

In this webcast, subject matter experts discuss the transformation of the workplace, the rise of hybrid workers, the importance of open connectivity and the technology solutions that can drive high levels of productivity.

President Joe Biden was captured using an all-in-one videoconferencing board from Neat to connect and take meetings remotely.

Sharp/NEC’s NaViSense AI platform, leads to sharper audience insight and enhanced decision-making for multiple verticals.

Sharp's CFO and senior vice president of finance Moonsun Park featured among several women influencers in this special issue of The Cannata Report.

Hybrid-meeting ready, these boards are easy-to-use and interactive, with integrated speakers, microphones, and more.

In this webcast, collaboration experts from leading global integrator AVI-SPL and display solutions leader Sharp/NEC offer insights into the latest trends, ranging from hybrid work, to BYOD connectivity, to the move away from “walled garden” solutions and toward interoperability, to the growing power of interactive displays to create effective collaboration experiences.