Event Tech
JLGroup invests in Vital Show Solutions
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T production specialist JLGroup has announced a strategic investment of $ 1m by JLL USA LLC into Vital Show Solutions ( VSS ). The JLL USA Team will operate out of VSS ’ s shop in Dallas , Texas .
The investment will strengthen the collaboration between VSS ’ s 19-member team and JLL USA , enabling JLL USA to tap into the expertise of VSS ’ s entire team , including the head of video , head of sound and project managers .
The companies expect the link up to position them to manage and execute a combined $ 12m order book for the year .
Keaton Watson , vicepresident of business development and operations at JLL , said : “ This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey towards industry leadership in the US . Together , we are set on an exciting path of growth and enhanced capabilities , ensuring a bright future for our clients team members .”
Interprefy launches AI-powered live translation for in-person meetings
Zurich-based Interprefy has launched a new product that provides instant , AI-powered live translation for in-person meetings using a smartphone . The aim of the software , Interprefy Now , is to remove the need for AV equipment for live translation and make meetings of up to 30 people multilingual .
Once companies subscribe , meeting attendees can jump into multilingual conversations using a smartphone without any pre-meeting booking or technical set-up of specialist equipment .
Existing solutions for
small meetings are typically tied to specific meeting and conference rooms through the use of specialist AV equipment . Consecutive interpretation software for use on the go is typically only suitable for twoway conversations , and not for multi-person professional meetings .
Captello and Event Footprints form strategic alliance
Captello , a US provider of event technology solutions , has signed a strategic partnership with Event Footprints , a UK-based consultancy specialising in combining event technology and martech for complete event life cycle measurement .
The partnership adds a new range of technology to Event Footprints ’ inventory and provides Captello with wider access to the European event market .
The pair said the collaboration signifies a “ transformative step forward ” in how event data is captured , integrated , and leveraged , to quantify the impact of B2B events across the whole event lifecycle .
BCD M & E launches proprietary generative AI tool
BCD Meetings & Events ( BCD M & E ) has launched a proprietary generative AI tool designed to transform the way its teams work .
Assist , the latest product to come under BCD M & E ’ s technology suite , has been developed to enhance productivity , streamline processes and provide assistance in day-today tasks .
Ted Stone , SVP , global technology and products at BCD said : “ During this initial phase , we will be testing Assist capabilities across different regions , lines of business , and shared services teams . Feedback and insights will help us to further refine and improve the tool .”
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