The Integration Challenge Walk into any enterprise broadcast facility today and you’ll likely encounter a familiar scene… Multiple disconnected systems, each with its own control interface, support contract, and training requirements. The conference room whiteboard reveals the complexity—a spider web of connections between devices from different manufacturers, each requiring specialized knowledge to configure and maintain. […]
Author Archives: Anthony Valadez Vara
The Moment Every Creative Professional Knows You’re in the studio with minutes to spare before a critical shoot. The director wants a complete lighting transformation—from bright and energetic to moody and dramatic. Your mind races through the steps: manually adjusting each fixture, reprogramming the board, hoping everything syncs properly. The clock ticks louder with each […]
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Industry Recognition Validates Company’s Leadership in Integrated Studio Solutions and Power-over-Ethernet Innovation HOUSTON, TX – June 18, 2025 — Ikan International, a leading manufacturer of professional broadcast and video production equipment, today announced it has received three prestigious “Best of Show” awards at InfoComm 2025, presented by AV Technology magazine. The awards recognize Ikan’s innovative […]
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Ikan International, a leading provider of innovative, integrated broadcast studio solutions, is proud to announce the release of Version 1.1 of our Q-SYS Plug-In! This latest update introduces support for sACN, in addition to the existing Art-Net compatibility. It also features automatic protocol switching, seamlessly adapting to the lighting protocol in use for greater flexibility […]
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HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ikan International LLC, a leading manufacturer of innovative, integrated broadcast studio solutions, is proud to announce the integration of its industry-leading LED lighting fixtures into Vectorworks, with the release of Vectorworks 2025 Update 5. “At Ikan, we’re proud to support the creative professionals who rely on Vectorworks for their architectural, […]
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The Business Opportunity: Broadcast for Every Organization The demand for professional broadcast capabilities is no longer limited to traditional media companies. As highlighted by FX Design Group, organizations of every size—from Fortune 500s to local businesses—are turning to broadcast to build instant relationships with their audiences, enhance engagement, and amplify their messaging. TK Elevator’s U.S. […]
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In today’s digital-first world, the power to deliver broadcast-quality messaging is no longer reserved for major networks or media conglomerates. Organizations of all sizes—including those outside the traditional media sphere—are discovering that professional-grade video production is both accessible and transformative. TK Elevator’s U.S. headquarters in Atlanta is a prime example of how this shift is […]
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HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ikan, Empowering the Future of Broadcast, announces its partnership into the Control Concepts Support Product Program with its Power over Ethernet (PoE) Studio Lighting product line. The decision to join this program highlights the mutual commitment that both companies share in supporting AV programmers in their […]
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From the high-stakes kitchen battles of Iron Chef America to the electric atmosphere of the MTV Video Music Awards, Emmy-nominated director Marc Bloomgarden has spent 25 years empowering stories through innovative lighting and creative vision. His journey demonstrates how the right tools can transform creative possibilities into compelling visual narratives. Illuminating Creative Vision During several […]
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Emmy-nominated director Marc Bloomgarden believes in transforming visual storytelling through technological innovation that empowers creators. With 25 years of production excellence and six Primetime Emmy nominations, his journey exemplifies how the right tools can elevate creative vision into compelling audience experiences. Revolutionizing Production Workflows In the demanding world of broadcast television, where every second […]