‘Everything I’ve achieved has been through life experience – now I run a £2.9m Aberdeen firm’ The 57-year-old founded his Granite City business a decade ago and now has 16 staff. Aberdeen businessman Graeme McGuire doesn’t fit the mould of a typical tech entrepreneur. He was a self-confessed “distracted” pupil who never saw himself as…
This month, AV One was recognised with the Customer First Award at the Northern Star Business Awards. It’s something we’re very proud of, but more importantly, it reflects how we’ve always tried to operate as a business. ‘Customer first’ is a phrase that gets used a lot, but in practice it comes down to how…
Aberdeen based audiovisual specialist AV One Solutions have been named winner of the Customer First category at the Northern Star Business Awards 2026, recognising their commitment to delivering outstanding service and long-term value for clients. The award celebrates businesses that can demonstrate how a customer-focused strategy drives growth, improves performance and strengthens relationships through effective…
Aberdeen-based AV specialist AV One Solutions will be exhibiting at one of the UK’s leading defence procurement events next week, showcasing how modern control room environments support critical decision-making. The AV One team will travel to Farnborough to attend DPRTE (Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability) on 25 – 26 March, where they will present…
Next week the AV One team will be heading down to the DPRTE (Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability) event in Farnborough. Rather than just turning up with a stand and some brochures, we wanted to bring something more practical with us. So we’re building a live control room environment in partnership with Datapath to…
Aberdeen-based audiovisual specialist AV One Solutions has reported a strong start to 2026, securing over £1.3 million in new business wins across the first part of the year. The continued growth reflects demand for AV consultancy, workplace technology and live event solutions across a broad range of sectors, with recent contract awards spanning energy, tourism,…
AV One is delighted to be named a finalist in the Northern Star Business Awards 2026, in the prestigious Customer First category. The Northern Star Business Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and excellence across the North East business community. This year more than 70 organisations have been shortlisted across 15 categories, highlighting the innovation, resilience and…
Every February, the AV industry descends on Barcelona for ISE (Integrated Systems Europe). I’ve now attended four times and each year I come away with the same thought: if you want to understand where our industry is heading, this is where you need to be. Not for the spectacle (although there’s plenty of that), but…
2025 was a strong year for me and for AV One. We delivered some brilliant projects, built great relationships, and helped organisations create spaces that genuinely work. But we didn’t win everything. And that’s worth talking about, because losing a tender is one thing. Losing a tender where the winning submission doesn’t fully meet the…
Tech of the Month: Why Certified AV Is Essential for Modern Meeting Rooms In today’s workplace, meeting rooms have evolved far beyond four walls and a table, they’re now dynamic collaboration hubs. Whether your team, clients, or visitors join in-person or remotely, everyone expects the same thing: the technology should “just work.” But behind every…
Tech of the Month: Why LED is Transforming Corporate Spaces and Events In today’s fast-paced business world, communication and engagement are key. Whether it’s impressing clients, energizing employees, or streamlining operations, companies are constantly seeking innovative tools to elevate their workplaces. One such tool that’s making a significant impact is the LED display. What…
Tech of the Month: Holograms – The Future of Product Selling Where attention is currency…corporate holograms are emerging as the ultimate showstoppers. Once confined to sci-fi fantasies, holographic technology is transforming how we present, promote, and sell our products. From trade shows to corporate receptions, holograms are not just eye candy, they’re strategic tools that…
Tech of the Month: ePaper Signage – Low-Power, High-Impact Displays for Smarter Communication At AV One Solutions, we’re passionate about technologies that bring together innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. This month’s pick is ePaper signage, it is quietly transforming how businesses and organisations share information in public and commercial spaces. What is it and why does…
AV One raised over £8,000 for two local charities following its first ever charity golf day. AV One hosted its inaugural Charity Golf Day at Kemnay Golf Club on Friday 27 June, welcoming 18 teams for a day of fun competition and fundraising. Funds were raised through team entry fees, an event raffle, and a…
Tech of the Month: Wayfinding – Smarter navigation for smarter workplaces As workplaces evolve and environments become more complex, the act of simply finding your way around has become a surprisingly important challenge. That’s why this month, I’m shining a light on the potential of Wayfinding technology and how it’s changing the way people navigate…
Tech of the Month: Inogeni Share2U – Simple, Smart Dual-Camera Mixing for Modern AV Spaces At AV One Solutions, we’re always on the lookout for tools that elevate simplicity and impact AV design and that’s exactly why the Inogeni Share2U Camera Mixer has earned its spot as our Tech of the Month. What is it…
Last week, the AV One Solutions team attended Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, the world’s largest AV and systems integration exhibition, held in Barcelona. With over 1,600 exhibitors and more than 85,000 attendees, the event showcased the latest advancements in audio, video, collaboration, and workplace technology. From AI-powered video conferencing to sustainable digital signage, the…
AV One Solutions, has announced its commitment to supporting two local charities — Charlie House and Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) — as its charity partners for the year. Over the next 12 months, AV One Solutions will provide audiovisual equipment and technical support for the charities’ fundraising events and activities, helping them to maximise…
AV One Solutions, is proud to be supporting up-and-coming rally driver, Connor Black of Black Motorsport, for the 2024 racing season. AV One solutions has helped Connor since 2021, when he began competing in clubman auto tests and grassroots events. This new partnership as a title sponsor for 2024 extends the company’s commitment to supporting…
In an exciting announcement for the Scottish event industry, AV One Solutions has announced a strategic £200,000 investment to enhance its equipment rental offerings for conferences, business gatherings, and award ceremonies throughout Scotland. This investment introduces a pioneering Absen Polaris V2 LED videowall with a 1.9mm pixel pitch – Scotland’s first – to its inventory,…
AV One has sponsored a new exhibit at Aberdeen’s Science Centre. Utilising a 98-inch ultra high definition (UHD) screen that previously live-linked with a touch console to the NASA website, the new exhibit close to the entrance challenges children and adults to successfully manoeuvre a spaceship onto a docking station. Meanwhile the NASA exhibit has…