HARMAN announces FLUX acquisition at Audio Collab 2023

Audio Collaborative 2023, the annual show hosted by Futuresource Consulting, delivered an abundance of surprises to attendees, with HARMAN International announcing their acquisition of FLUX SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (“FLUX::”) at the event. 

Ben Todd, Senior Application Manager at HARMAN Professional, revealed this industry-defining news after rounding off a presentation on the role of immersive audio in leisure install. Todd outlined how the move represents an exciting step towards bringing immersive experiences to live and recorded productions. “The future is looking very interesting and really quite exciting,” Ben Todd commented. 

Audio Collaborative at the forefront of audio 

As the title sponsor, HARMAN played a pivotal role at Audio Collaborative. Alongside Ben Todd’s memorable presentation, the brand further contributed its expertise during an opening keynote by Jurgen Amsterdam, Director of Product Marketing at HARMAN.  

“Audio Collaborative 2023 was a hugely successful day, and HARMAN delivering such important news to our attendees is a testament to that,” says Carl Hibbert, Director of Research at Futuresource Consulting. “Each year, we put on a range of topical panels on the biggest trends gripping the audio sector. As well as providing valuable insights, we aim to give guests the opportunity to network with other industry participants. This year, we were bowled over by the quality of conversations permeating the event. 2023 represented the 10th anniversary of Audio Collaborative, so we’re delighted to confirm it lived up to our expectations.” 

Registration for Audio Collaborative 2024 is now open – register your interest here. 

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Olivia Lowden

Olivia Lowden is responsible for the long-form content, press, and partnerships at Futuresource. Prior to her career at Futuresource, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, demonstrative of her lifelong love of words.