Sennheiser Endorses Valens Semiconductor Extension Technology for TeamConnect Bar Solutions
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) has achieved 'Alliance partner' status with Sennheiser after its USB & Power extension technology was officially endorsed for Sennheiser's TeamConnect Bar Solutions. The technology, based on the VA6000 chipset, enables USB connections up to 100m/328ft and power delivery over a single Category cable, allowing flexible placement of TeamConnect devices without proximity requirements to power outlets.
The partnership strengthens Valens' position in the video conferencing market, particularly as Sennheiser's TeamConnect Bars have gained significant traction in corporate and education environments and are Microsoft Teams certified. The collaboration will be showcased at ISE in Barcelona from February 4-7 at the HDBaseT Alliance booth #2M500.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) ha raggiunto lo status di 'partner alleato' con Sennheiser dopo che la sua tecnologia di estensione USB e alimentazione è stata ufficialmente approvata per le soluzioni TeamConnect Bar di Sennheiser. La tecnologia, basata sul chipset VA6000, consente connessioni USB fino a 100m/328ft e fornitura di energia tramite un singolo cavo di Categoria, permettendo una disposizione flessibile dei dispositivi TeamConnect senza requisiti di prossimità alle prese di corrente.
La partnership rafforza la posizione di Valens nel mercato della videoconferenza, in particolare poiché le TeamConnect Bars di Sennheiser hanno guadagnato una notevole attenzione in ambienti aziendali e didattici e sono certificate da Microsoft Teams. La collaborazione sarà presentata all'ISE di Barcellona dal 4 al 7 febbraio presso lo stand #2M500 dell'HDBaseT Alliance.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) ha alcanzado el estatus de 'socio aliado' con Sennheiser después de que su tecnología de extensión USB y alimentación fuera oficialmente respaldada para las soluciones TeamConnect Bar de Sennheiser. La tecnología, basada en el chipset VA6000, permite conexiones USB de hasta 100m/328ft y entrega de energía a través de un solo cable de categoría, lo que permite una colocación flexible de los dispositivos TeamConnect sin requisitos de proximidad a enchufes de corriente.
La asociación fortalece la posición de Valens en el mercado de videoconferencias, especialmente dado que las TeamConnect Bars de Sennheiser han ganado una tracción significativa en entornos corporativos y educativos y están certificadas por Microsoft Teams. La colaboración se presentará en el ISE de Barcelona del 4 al 7 de febrero en el stand #2M500 de la Alianza HDBaseT.
발렌스 반도체 (NYSE: VLN)는 Sennheiser의 TeamConnect Bar 솔루션을 위해 공식적으로 승인된 USB 및 전원 연장 기술로 '동맹 파트너' 지위를 달성했습니다. VA6000 칩셋을 기반으로 하는 이 기술은 USB 연결을 최대 100m/328ft까지 지원하고 단일 카테고리 케이블을 통해 전원을 제공합니다. 이를 통해 TeamConnect 장치를 전원 소켓과의 근접 요구 없이 유연하게 배치할 수 있습니다.
이번 파트너십은 발렌스의 화상 회의 시장에서의 입지를 강화하며, Sennheiser의 TeamConnect Bars가 기업 및 교육 환경에서 큰 주목을 받고 있으며 Microsoft Teams 인증을 받았기 때문입니다. 협업은 바르셀로나의 ISE에서 2월 4일부터 7일까지 HDBaseT Alliance 부스 #2M500에서 선보일 예정입니다.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) a atteint le statut de 'partenaire allié' avec Sennheiser après que sa technologie d'extension USB et d'alimentation ait été officiellement approuvée pour les solutions TeamConnect Bar de Sennheiser. La technologie, basée sur le chipset VA6000, permet des connexions USB allant jusqu'à 100m/328ft et l'alimentation via un seul câble de catégorie, permettant un placement flexible des appareils TeamConnect sans exigences de proximité aux prises de courant.
Ce partenariat renforce la position de Valens sur le marché de la visioconférence, d'autant plus que les TeamConnect Bars de Sennheiser ont gagné une traction significative dans les environnements d'entreprise et d'éducation et sont certifiées par Microsoft Teams. La collaboration sera présentée à l'ISE à Barcelone du 4 au 7 février sur le stand #2M500 de l'Alliance HDBaseT.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) hat den Status 'Alliance-Partner' mit Sennheiser erreicht, nachdem seine USB- und Stromerweiterungstechnologie offiziell für die TeamConnect Bar-Lösungen von Sennheiser genehmigt wurde. Die Technologie, die auf dem VA6000-Chipsatz basiert, ermöglicht USB-Verbindungen von bis zu 100m/328ft und die Stromversorgung über ein einzelnes Kategorie-Kabel, was die flexible Platzierung von TeamConnect-Geräten ohne Nähe zu Steckdosen ermöglicht.
Die Partnerschaft stärkt die Position von Valens im Videokonferenzmarkt, insbesondere da die TeamConnect Bars von Sennheiser in Unternehmens- und Bildungsumgebungen erhebliche Aufmerksamkeit gewonnen haben und Microsoft Teams-zertifiziert sind. Die Zusammenarbeit wird auf der ISE in Barcelona vom 4. bis 7. Februar am HDBaseT Alliance Stand #2M500 präsentiert.
- Strategic partnership with major audio solutions provider Sennheiser
- Official endorsement strengthens market position in video conferencing sector
- Technology enables significant extension capabilities (up to 100m/328ft)
- Integration with Microsoft Teams certified products
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Insights
The strategic alliance between Valens Semiconductor and Sennheiser marks a significant milestone in the professional AV market. The endorsement of Valens' extension technology for Sennheiser's TeamConnect Bar Solutions addresses a critical pain point in modern conference room deployments - the limitation of USB cable length and power requirements.
The partnership has several key implications for Valens' market position:
- The global video conferencing market, valued at
$14.8 billion in 2023, is projected to reach$27.3 billion by 2028, representing a13.5% CAGR. This partnership positions Valens to capture a larger share of this rapidly growing market. - The Microsoft Teams certification of Sennheiser's TeamConnect Bars significantly expands the potential customer base, as Microsoft Teams holds approximately
32% market share in the enterprise collaboration space. - Valens' VA6000 chipset's ability to extend USB connections up to 100m/328ft while providing power over a single cable creates a unique value proposition in the market, potentially leading to increased adoption in large conference rooms and educational institutions.
Looking ahead, this alliance could serve as a catalyst for Valens' growth strategy:
- The endorsement from a premium brand like Sennheiser could lead to additional partnerships with other major AV equipment manufacturers.
- The hybrid work trend continues to drive investment in conference room technology, creating sustained demand for Valens' connectivity solutions.
- The company's position in the HDBaseT Alliance further strengthens its role in setting industry standards for high-performance connectivity.
Valens secures 'Alliance partner' status with the renowned professional audio solutions company Sennheiser
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The release of the TeamConnect Bar Solutions marked Sennheiser's entry into the all-in-one unified communications AV bar market. Since then, the devices have enjoyed significant popularity across corporate and education environments and have been certified for Microsoft Teams.
The TeamConnect Bars can be extended by Valens technology, giving users the freedom to place their TeamConnect devices anywhere in the room, without the need to maintain proximity to a power outlet. The extension, based on the Valens VA6000 chipset, enables high-speed USB connections of up to 100m/328ft., while supplying power over a single, standard Category cable.
"We are thrilled to partner with Valens Semiconductor on this extension solution, which allows our customers to streamline their TeamConnect Bar installations," said Christoph Haertwig, Manager, Strategic Alliances Sennheiser. "We've deployed to market what we feel are the most feature-rich all-in-one devices in their class, and we've now given our customers the opportunity to reliably and flexibly deploy it anywhere in the room."
"This endorsement from a market leader confirms the significant value our chipsets bring to the video conferencing market," said Gili Friedman, Head of the Cross-Industry Business Unit at Valens Semiconductor. "Cameras are proliferating in conference rooms of all sizes, and we have the best technology to extend them. In the era of hybrid learning and hybrid work, Valens is positioned to enable the most advanced video conferencing systems the market has to offer."
Sennheiser's TeamConnect Bars, extended by Valens technology, will be on display in
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