Kramer Electronics News
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Kramer Scales Up Operations in Americas With New Leadership, Branding and Products at InfoComm 2022
Kramer announces its business transformation for the Americas at InfoComm 2022. The company has launched its new vision for the future, increased its R&D budget, and broadened its target sectors. Kramer has created a regional structure across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas and appointed Amit Ancikovsky as the new President of Kramer Americas. The company aims to triple worldwide revenue over the next three years. Kramers new brand and strategy will be showcased at InfoComm, along with new products and software solutions. The companys CEO and President of Kramer Americas will host a media session to introduce the new Kramer and discuss their vision for the Americas region.
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Kramer partners with Logitech to deliver certified conference room solutions
Kramer has announced that the Logitech MeetUp conference camera is now fully certified for Kramer VIA Connect2 and VIA Campus2 wireless presentation. The partnership between Kramer and Logitech aims to reduce complexity and increase flexibility in meeting rooms worldwide. The solution allows seamless connectivity and collaboration, with Logitechs RightSense technologies ensuring clear audio and video. Kramers wireless peripheral connectivity solution, VIA Versa, enables wireless connectivity with Logitech MeetUp in any collaboration space. The VIA-Connect2-M is available in America and Canada exclusively through Starin and Synnex.
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Kramer presents new vision and brand at ISE 2022
Kramer enriches its end-to-end solutions for Enterprise and Education applications with the new Kramer Collaboration Devices
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Kramer Electronics acquires UC Workspace - PCR
Kramer Electronics Ltd. has acquired UC Workspace (UCW), a company that offers a platform for launching and controlling meetings. The acquisition is expected to accelerate Kramers drive to build a market-leading product and R&D organization. UCWs technology and partner network will be taken to a new scale under Kramers ownership, benefiting customers with a broader range of solutions and market-leading customer support.
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Kramer acquires UC Workspace in strategic move to expand the boundaries of collaboration
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קרמר אלקטרוניקה רוכשת את Wow Vision - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק
קרמר אלקטרוניקה רכשה את הבעלות המלאה על Wow Vision הסינגפורית, המפתחת פתרונות הWireless Collaboration לחדרי מפגש ארגוניים. הרכישה מחזקת את יכולות הפיתוח של קרמר אלקטרוניקה ומאפשרת להמשיך לצמוח בתחומים אסטרטגיים. בחודש פברואר 2021 רכשה קרן פורטיסימו את השליטה בחברה.
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Fortissimo Capital Fund Acquires a Controlling Stake in Kramer Electronics
Fortissimo Capital Fund has acquired a majority interest in Kramer Electronics, a leading player in the Pro AV industry. The founders of Kramer Electronics retain their interests in the company, while the founder, Dr. Joseph Kramer, is retiring. Fortissimo Capital Fund is a private equity fund based in Israel with a proven track record of facilitating the growth of technology companies. Kramer Electronics develops and manufactures pro-AV products and solutions for various industries. The investment by Fortissimo Capital Fund is expected to drive the growth of Kramer Electronics and enhance its position in the market.
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Kramer Electronics Releases 18G-Capable 4K Digital Scaler for HDMI and USB-C
Kramer Electronics has introduced the VP-451, an 18G-capable 4K digital scaler for HDMI and USB-C signals. The scaler supports resolutions up to 4K@60Hz and features HDR10 and HDCP 2.2/1.4 support. It also offers input auto-switching, constant sync on the output, and a built-in ProcAmp for signal adjustment. The VP-451 can be controlled via an OSD and has flexible analog audio embedding and de-embedding capabilities. It provides up to 60 watts of power via the USB-C input and is priced at $1,095.
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Kramer Electronics Appoints New CEO
Kramer Electronics has appointed Itzhak Bambagi as their new global CEO. Bambagi, with a background in software and cloud developments, will drive Kramers ProAV plans to tighten integration, software, and cloud-driven functionality. The company aims to reinforce Kramer as the go-to brand for pro AV remote management and cloud advancements, while continuing to develop pro AV innovation and support their loyal customer base.
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Questex Acquires Digital Signage Expo, Aligns with Questex's Focus on the Experience Economy and Growth Strategy - Questex
Questex has announced the acquisition of the assets of Digital Signage Expo, which complements Questexs business and aligns with its growth strategy in the experience economy. The digital signage industry is booming, with opportunities for suppliers in the digital signage and digital out-of-home advertising industries. The global digital signage market is predicted to grow to USD $31.71 billion by 2025. Questex, owned by MidOcean Partners, acquired the rights to the live and digital assets of Digital Signage Expo.
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Kramer Electronics Launches Kramer Academy Courses for AV/IT Professionals
Kramer Electronics Ltd. has launched Kramer Academy, an online training platform for AV/IT professionals. The platform offers courses on various topics, including AV fundamentals, wireless collaboration, and audio. As part of the launch, Kramer is offering two free CTS-accredited courses during ISE 2019. The courses cover AV over IP and Kramer Control. Attendees can expect same-day certification and AVIXA-certified CTS renewal units. The academy aims to bridge the gap between AV and IT professionals, allowing them to upgrade their knowledge and familiarize themselves with the other domain. Interested individuals can reserve a spot in the courses by contacting their local Kramer representative or visiting the Kramer stand at ISE 2019.
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What Clint Hoffman Will Do as Kramer USA CEO, In His Own Words
Clint Hoffman has been promoted to Kramer USA CEO. He plans to build confidence in Kramer products and increase sales presence. Based on a dealer survey, Hoffman aims to improve the reliability of AV products and increase interaction with systems integrators. Kramer USA will have complete coverage and double its sales presence. The plan includes creating a three-person support team for integration firms. Hoffmans goals align with the feedback received from the survey.
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Kramer Electronics USA Names Clint Hoffman CEO
Clint Hoffman has been promoted to CEO of Kramer Electronics USA. Hoffman, who previously held the positions of COO and CGO, expressed his excitement for the role and emphasized the value of the Kramer USA team and its relationship with global Kramer. The founder and CEO of Kramer Electronics, Dr. Joseph Kramer, expressed confidence in Hoffmans leadership and expects the company to strengthen its position in the US market under his guidance. Hoffman is well-known in the American Pro AV market and has been involved in advisory and voluntary roles in the industry.
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