InfoComm 2025: Cutting-Edge Taiwanese Companies Take Center Stage to Unveil Next-Gen AV Solutions
June 11th product launch event spotlights tech breakthroughs—smart home integration, AI-powered conferencing, digital signage, and IoT helping shape the future of global AV industry
ORLANDO, Fla., June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InfoComm 2025 – The technological innovations of five trailblazing Taiwanese companies—AVer Information, BXB, Delta Electronics, IPEVO, and Lumens Digital Optics—took center stage at the Taiwan Excellence Product Launch & Happy Hour event at InfoComm 2025, the largest exhibition and conference in North America for the pro AV industry, featuring over 800 exhibitors and an estimated 30,000 attendees. These companies unveiled transformative AV solutions that are empowering businesses, creators, and venues to thrive in an increasingly digital and interactive world.
Under the theme "Beyond Vision and Voice: Next-Gen AV Unleashed," the event—organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan's leading trade promotion organization—showcased groundbreaking technologies. Highlights included AI-powered conferencing and streaming, interference-free communication solutions for smart meetings and classrooms, cutting-edge video walls, AI-driven translation and conference audio systems, and advanced voice-tracking and smart AV technologies.
"Taiwan has emerged as a global leader in driving technological innovation in the pro AV industry, leveraging its advanced electronics manufacturing and thriving tech ecosystem," said TAITRA Executive Director Mr. Brian Lee. "We are proud of Taiwanese companies' continued contributions to the global pro AV market, providing the tools needed to optimize performance, enhance security, and deliver seamless, high-quality audiovisual experiences with confidence. This year also marks our first return to InfoComm since 2015, and we look forward to deepening international collaboration in the exciting decade ahead."
The event also featured remarks from Ms. Jenn Heinold, Senior Vice President of Expositions–Americas at AVIXA, who praised the spirit of innovation demonstrated by Taiwan Excellence and its award-winning brands. "This event is a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of technology," said Heinold. "Taiwan's technologies aren't just tools—they're enablers of progress and connection across industries."
The five presenting Taiwanese companies, which are all recipients of the prestigious Taiwan Excellence Award, generated significant buzz with the debut of their new products at the launch event.
AVer Information – AVer Reveals the Magic of CollaborationAddressing an enthusiastic audience with his presentation "AVer Reveals the Magic of Collaboration," James Salter, Senior Vice President of Marketing at AVer, highlighted the company's intelligent conferencing and collaboration solutions, including the launch of the TR535N dual lens camera, featuring full NDI® integration and AI tracking capabilities. Designed to ensure streamlined control and deliver unparalleled user experiences, he discussed how AVer's socially responsible technology can transform AV capabilities for any market.
BXB – AI-Powered × DECT Wireless MeetingBXB made a big splash at the launch event with the debut of its AI-Powered × DECT Wireless Meeting technology. Under the theme "AI-Powered × DECT Wireless Meeting – Simple, Smart, Seamless," Ms. Angie Lee, Sales Manager, said this cutting-edge solution integrates AI-driven video tracking with wireless audio, ensuring crystal-clear, interference-free communication where every word and movement are perfectly synchronized. The solution, she noted, ensures high-quality audio for smooth discussions in boardrooms, classrooms, and event spaces.
Delta Electronics – The Bright Future of the Display IndustryAs a world-class leader in display solutions, Delta continues to illuminate the industry's future. With the theme "The Bright Future of the Display Industry," Mr. Kevin Shih, General Manager of US Display Systems, took the audience on a journey through Delta's latest innovations in the INSIGHT, M-Vision, E-Vision, and Radiance LED product lines—all expertly engineered to elevate spaces to new visual heights. Delta's cutting-edge technology is trusted by Bell Planetarium, IBM Watson Center, University of Buffalo, and many other prominent partners across the world.
IPEVO – AI Solutions for Classrooms and WorkplacesUsed in over 40% of K-12 public schools in the U.S., IPEVO's document cameras have become an essential tool for educators. Now, the company is transforming global communication with Vurbo.AI, a groundbreaking multilingual transcript generator, and VOCAL HUB, a wireless audio hub designed for crystal-clear, room-wide sound in hybrid meetings. Mr. Alex Yang, Sales Manager, said Vurbo.AI is more than just translation software—it's a game-changer for accessibility. This next-generation technology interprets and translates conversations into instantaneous, multilingual transcripts for more inclusive educational and professional environments, while VOCAL HUB enhances conference audio coverage without cables. IPEVO's solutions ensure clear, room-wide sound for hybrid meetings in any workspace or conference setting.
Lumens Digital Optics – Edge AI Solutions for the Meeting and Pro AV MarketJoris Nevens, General Manager of Lumens Europe, presented "Edge AI Solutions for the Meeting and Pro AV Market," highlighting Lumens' latest advancements in optical and imaging technology. Lumens is redefining pro AV with its AI-powered CamConnect Pro, a voice-tracking camera system that intelligently detects and follows speakers, ensuring seamless video transitions. Complementing this is the OIP Bridge, a real-time video conversion, distribution, and integrated device control system designed to enhance meeting efficiency and AV automation. Together, these AI-enabled solutions set new standards for corporate environments and live productions, delivering precision, automation, and superior AV performance.
The "Beyond Vision and Voice: Next-Gen AV Unleashed" product launch event at InfoComm fostered productive conversations, networking opportunities, and valuable connections between Taiwanese companies and international stakeholders.
Visit the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at Booth #7161Along with the five presenting companies, an additional 12 companies are showcasing their innovative products at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion during the remainder of the show. Through hands-on demonstrations at the pavilion, visitors can experience products designed to amplify connectivity, boost collaboration, and transform content delivery across industries.
About Taiwan Excellence, TAITRA, and TITA:
Taiwan ExcellenceThe symbol of Taiwan Excellence was established in 1992 by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, and subsequently the Taiwan Excellence Selection was launched the following year. The selection is based on the distinct criteria of R&D, quality, design, and marketing. Products that have been selected for the Taiwan Excellence Awards would serve as examples of the domestic industries and be promoted by the government in the international market in an effort to shape the creative image for Taiwanese businesses. This year marks the 34th selection, making the symbol of Taiwan Excellence a prestigious brand for enterprises in Taiwan to strive and be recognized by, and is highly reputed throughout the world. Please visit www.taiwanexcellence.org for more information.
Taiwan External Trade Development CouncilTaiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is the foremost non-profit, semi-governmental trade promotion organization in Taiwan. Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, TAITRA is jointly sponsored by the government, industry associations, and several commercial organizations. TAITRA assists Taiwanese businesses in strengthening their international competitiveness and in dealing with the challenges they face in foreign markets. TAITRA boasts a well-coordinated trade promotion and information network consisting of over 1,200 trained specialists stationed throughout its Taipei headquarters and 60 branches worldwide. Together with its sister organizations, the Taiwan Trade Center (TTC) and Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), TAITRA has created a wealth of trade opportunities through effective promotion strategies. www.taitra.org.tw
International Trade AdministrationThe International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan (TITA) is responsible for implementing policies and regulations governing foreign trade and economic cooperation. Its primary duties currently include participating in the activities of international economic and trade organizations and enhancing bilateral trade relations.
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Quinbrook Strengthens Leadership Structure to Support Future Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners ('Quinbrook'), a specialist global investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed for the energy transition, today announced several moves to strengthen its executive leadership and support ongoing growth. Global CEO Appointment Brian Restall, currently Quinbrook's Australian Regional Leader, will transition to the newly created role of CEO of Quinbrook by year end. Brian will assume overall leadership responsibility for the management of all Quinbrook regional teams based in North America, Europe and Australia. Brian has worked for Quinbrook since its founding in 2015, and with the Founders in their predecessor investment management roles since 2011. Brian has more than 28 years' experience in energy-related infrastructure investments and operating businesses in Australia, the US, Europe and Africa. Brian has led over US$20 billion of power project development, over US$4 billion in power asset construction and was the inaugural CEO of Cape Byron Power, Quinbrook's first portfolio company. He was also instrumental in the development of Quinbrook's award winning Gemini solar + storage project in the US and most recently led the development and execution of Quinbrook's Supernode project in Australia, which has set new industry records for the long-term offtake contracting and financing of battery storage. New Regional Leader for North America Giulia Siccardo joins Quinbrook as Managing Director and succeeds John Lucas, who leaves at the end of the month, as the Regional Leader of Quinbrook for North America. Giulia was most recently at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., in her role as the first ever Director of Manufacturing & Energy Supply Chains, a new investment arm for the Department of Energy. Giulia oversaw the deployment of tens of billions of dollars in investments, building a portfolio of energy infrastructure projects spanning design, engineering, construction and delivery. She also led the development of the National Security Council's energy supply chain strategy. Prior to her role for the US Government, Giulia spent over a decade as a partner of McKinsey & Co in San Francisco and New York. 'As Quinbrook grows, we have been working to establish a leadership structure that further empowers our people to lead our firm into its second decade and beyond. As Co-Founders, Rory and I are proud of what we've built together since establishing the firm in 2015. We believe this new leadership structure equips Quinbrook with exceptionally talented leaders as we continue our journey as a value-add specialist in the energy transition,' said David Scaysbrook, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Quinbrook. Leadership of Digital Strategies Kathryn Lin, a Director in Quinbrook's North American investment team, has been promoted to Senior Director and leader of Quinbrook's digital infrastructure strategies. Kathryn is the investment lead and a director of the Board of Quinbrook portfolio company Rowan Digital Infrastructure. Kathryn is an infrastructure investment specialist with more than a decade of experience across infrastructure investments, project development, M&A, financing and asset management. About Quinbrook Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners ( is a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to drive the energy transition in the UK, US, and Australia. Quinbrook is led and managed by a senior team of power industry professionals who have collectively invested c. USD 6.9 billion of equity capital in 40 GW of energy infrastructure assets representing a total transaction value of USD 29.8 billion. Quinbrook has completed a diverse range of direct investments in both utility and distributed scale onshore wind and solar power, battery storage, reserve peaking capacity, biomass, fugitive methane recovery, hydro and flexible energy management solutions in the UK, US, and Australia. Quinbrook is currently developing and constructing some of the largest renewables and storage infrastructure projects in the UK, US, and Australia.
