Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe Publications, is one of the most prominent personalities in the audiovisual industry. He has been a contributor to WIRED magazine and a technical advisor and columnist for Sound & Communications magazine as well as an opinionated columnist for rAVe [Publications] since 2003. In addition to his writing and market analysis, Gary has been a product, marketing and business operations consultant to dozens of AV companies in the U.S. and overseas. Clients have included companies such as Sony, Sharp, Epson, Lutron, InFocus, Sanyo, Mitsubishi, NEC and Philips.
Gary, who has been involved with the audiovisual market for over 20 years, was the recipient of the InfoComm 2003 Educator of the Year Award and the 2007 NSCA Instructor of the Year Award. Over the years, he has donated much of his time as an active volunteer in the AV industry’s trade association and served as chairman of InfoComm’s Professional Education & Training Committee (PETC), chairman of the ICIA Design School Committee and chairman of InfoComm’s Installation School Committee. In addition, he has served on the InfoComm board of governors. He also helped grow the InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out as the premiere AV industry trade show special event serving on the committee from 1991 through 1997, and was instrumental in launching the Shoot-Out in the European market at the Photokina Expo in 1994 and 1996 as well as the Asian market at the 1995 and 1997 INFOCOMM Asia shows.
Prior to founding his own company, Gary was vice president of sales and marketing for AMX Corporation (www.amx.com), a manufacturer specializing in professional AV and residential AV control systems. Prior to AMX, Gary spent nine years at Extron Electronics (www.extron.com), rising to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.
Gary earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1987 from the University of North Carolina and is currently Adjunct Faculty at UNC in the School of Journalism teaching a class on how future technologies will affect the future of advertising, PR and marketing.
He is also the founder of Swim for Smiles, a non-profit that raises money for the N.C. Children’s Hospital through swimming and other fitness-related events for kids.
You can contact him at gary@ravepubs.com..
BenQ announced that the Kahoot! app is now available on BenQ Boards. BenQ says the learning and engagement platform is used by 8 million educators worldwide and they partnered with Kahoot! so educators and students can collect, discuss, and vote on ideas from the BenQ Board as seamlessly as from their laptops and mobile devices. […]
i5LED announced the appointment of Lynn Wang as Global Head of Business Development for its dvLED company. With the expansion to enhance its global presence, Chief Executive Officer George Pappas appointed Wang to collaborate closely with the company’s North American and international sales teams to create strategic programs that will generate long-term business growth. “We […]
Bogen Communications just announced the Nyquist E7000 Version 8.0 and Nyquist C4000 Version 5.0 software releases. The Nyquist E7000 and Nyquist C4000 are IP-based paging and intercom solutions that leverage the latest software technologies and third-party integrations to address safety and security challenges in the education and commercial paging and audio distribution markets. Nyquist C4000 […]
Datavideo Managing Director Craig Moffat joined me on another pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast — this time with a live demo! Not only will this company debut a two-input 4K iCast Mini production-style switcher at IC23, but it’ll already be shipping, too! This product will be huge in both in-house video broadcast applications as well as higher-ed classrooms […]
TASCAM announced a full-size TSQD-128A SDXC media card that’s pre-formatted by TASCAM before shipment to ensure optimum performance, making them ready for use immediately. The TSQD-128A SD card supports the UHS-I (Ultra High Speed) standard that increases the speed of the bus interface and improves transfer speeds — resulting in high-speed performance with a maximum […]
LG Business Solutions USA is debuting its LG CLOi ServeBot (model LDLTR30), a restaurant-focused service robot, at the National Restaurant Association Show 2023 next week. A number of significant enhancements make the LG CLOi ServeBot even more powerful and reliable alongside LG’s new 27-inch Kiosk for self-service ordering and the new 21.5-inch outdoor display for […]
Middle Atlantic will showcase the new options available within its Forum Collaboration Suite in booth 2201 at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The configurable AV furniture product line now supports more display sizes and tabletop finishes and shapes to achieve the perfect configuration to suit any meeting application. “The conferencing space needs to reflect the […]
Scalable Display Technologies announced it’s hired Jim Laschinger as senior executive, business development and client success. In this role, Laschinger will be instrumental in helping expand into new markets, particularly in the field of live events, attractions and immersive experiences. Laschinger joins Scalable in the newly created senior executive, business development and client success position. […]
Matrox Video announced a partnership with Danish video surveillance equipment manufacturer Ernitec to develop a video wall offering, which will be sold exclusively through Ernitec’s European distributor, EET Group, alongside the rest of Ernitec’s workstations and servers. The collaboration was a natural fit considering EET already represents the Matrox Video product range. With a Matrox […]
Broadsign announced the general availability of the Broadsign Ad Server. Part of the Broadsign OOH advertising platform, the new technology gives OOH media owners access to modern tools for selling, improved targeting capabilities and advanced reporting in direct, one-to-one selling environments. It releases as more digital and omnichannel buyers have entered the OOH advertising ecosystem, […]
Airtame announced the launch of its new Share to Call feature that solves what it calls “one of the biggest pain points experienced in hybrid meetings” by allowing any person in the meeting room to instantly share their screen into a Zoom or Teams call without the hassle of joining the call from their personal […]
The SDVoE Alliance just debuted a comprehensive, free program featuring in-depth education sessions for system integrators, designers, consultants, installers and manufacturers. The SDVoE Academy Stage, located in booth 4453 at InfoComm 2023, provides attendees with the opportunity to take advantage of the only signal management platform that offers matrix switch performance, advanced AV processing, AV-over-IP […]
C2G and Vaddio will be part of the HDBaseT Alliance Booth 3043 at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Florida. There, integrators will get the opportunity to see two new kits from C2G. The new HDMI HDBaseT + USB-B to A + RS232 Over Cat Extender Box Transmitter to Box Receiver will be on display at the […]
Fulcrum Acoustic just announced the formation of Fulcrum Immersive. Fulcrum Immersive is the result of Fulcrum Acoustic’s acquisition of Concord, North Carolina-based Venueflex. The goal of the acquisition is to “provide a complete set of hardware and software tools that enable designers and integrators to design and deploy immersive solutions in a modular, scalable manner […]
Extron launched a line of multi-window processors, dubbed the MGP 641 xi, for scaling and presenting up to four 4K/60 source signals on a single canvas. Extron’s exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine ensures that downscaled and upscaled content is presented with “unequaled image quality.” In addition to four HDMI inputs that support data rates up […]
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked by AV integrators, end users and even AV and UCC manufacturers if they should attend InfoComm 2023 in Orlando next month. Every single time my answer has been the same: YES! OK, I know what you’re thinking and yes, you are correct; I attended InfoComm […]
Listen Technologies Corporation will mark a milestone anniversary on June 4, celebrating 25 years of helping people hear clearly. Listen Technologies offers assistive listening and communication solutions that are easy to use and provide superior sound clarity and intelligibility. “At its core, Listen Technologies is about inclusion,” said Russ Gentner, founder and advisor, Listen Technologies. […]
Planar just announced the addition of a 1.2mm pixel pitch to Planar Luminate Ultra Series line of outdoor LED video wall displays. The newest addition to the series delivers the finest outdoor pitch using MicroLED technology to enable a 1.2mm pitch while achieving an outdoor rated LED display. The Planar Luminate Ultra Series 1.2mm utilizes […]
Audinate, the developer of Dante, announced the availability of transferable licenses for the popular Dante Virtual Soundcard audio interface software. This new license type allows users to “easily move a license from one computer to another.” Dante Virtual Soundcard runs on Windows and macOS computers and provides an audio interface to applications for up to […]
Vogel’s Products BV appointed Stirling Communications Supply Co. as their distributor for North America at the end of 2021. As a result of their success in the U.S. market, Vogel’s will co-exhibit with Stirling Communications during InfoComm 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Exhibiting with their distributor, Stirling Communications at Booth (#2553), […]
Sony just opened a virtual production space in the UK at Pinewood Studios (where movies like “Star Wars” were filmed). The state-of-the-art space has become part of the DMPC in Europe, one of the world’s leading destinations for makers of film, television and commercials. The centre allows broadcasters, production companies and technicians time with Sony’s […]
Mersive Technologies announced a new way for the education industry to acquire its Solstice collaboration solution that accommodates the typical education “use-it-or-lose-it” budget model. For educational institutions only, the Solstice Pod for Education is available for purchase outright without the need for a subscription as of the Solstice 6 release. The base Solstice Pod for […]
Snap One today unveiled a sneak peek of Booth #3634 at InfoComm 2023, which will feature a range of cutting-edge solutions from Binary, Control4, Episode and Strong that deliver enhanced capabilities specifically suited for commercial projects. From MoIP solutions and streamlined multi-display control to outdoor speakers and ceiling TV mounts that support up to 500 […]
Dr. Jodie Penrod, the CIO at Marshall University, joined me for my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast to talk about her three higher-ed-focused sessions at the show next month: “Using Classroom Technology Design to Create an Equitable Hybrid Learning Experience,” “Broadcasting for Educational Environments” and “Trend Forecast: Learning Spaces.” What are these sessions about, and why should […]
For over 40 years, Horizon AVL has brought AV integration to various sectors such as government, corporate, houses of worship and higher education. More recently, the company helped bridge the gap between esports and academia, working with colleges and universities across the nation to not only supply high-quality gear but also to help develop and […]
RTI Control announced that it has joined the Oasys Residential Technology Group, part of the Nationwide Marketing Group, along with Blustream and Pro Control. The new alliance gives Oasys members access to the full RTI control and automation solutions, Blustream AV distribution products, and the Pro Control media room remote control line. “We are excited […]
On my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast, I chat with AVIXA’s director of live content, Annette Sandler, to talk all about the 150+ educational sessions at this year’s show in Orlando next month. This year’s educational slate will include a record number of manufacturer-based training sessions along with a focus on conferencing and collaboration. Watch this and […]
My pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast today was with PlexusAV’s global director of business development, Steven Cogels, who talked about what his company will show in booth 4181 in Orlando next month. PlexusAV is debuting an IPMX-based ecosystem approach to AV-over-IP and will seek partners at the show. So, watch this! Podcast: Play in new window | […]
Avocor is set to exhibit at Infocomm 2023, focusing on connected, collaborative meeting experiences. Bringing its latest innovations to the show floor, visitors can get hands-on with Avocor solutions in the Conference and Collaboration Zone, booth 3671. Scott Hix, CEO at Avocor, comments: “InfoComm 2023 continues to be an exciting platform for Avocor to exhibit. […]
In the lead-up to InfoComm 2023, I’m spending time talking to AVIXA and InfoComm influencers, enticing you to attend the show. Today’s Rants & rAVes comes in the form of a sampling of the education offered at IC23. Joined by Jesse Miller, CEO of Midtown Video, I learn he’s teaching leading two sessions, including a […]
Savant has announced that the Bond Bridge Pro professional-grade RF (Radio Frequency) to Wi-Fi is now fully compatible with the Savant smart home ecosystem. Bond Bridge Pro offers the “ultimate wireless solution for professional integrators seeking to deliver fast, reliable control of smart home devices such as motorized shades.” The Bond Bridge Pro RF to […]
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has installed ARHT live hologram technology at its campuses in Lausanne, Switzerland and Singapore to expand the scope and reach of its executive education programs while minimizing climate impact. The technology will increase the ways in which its faculty and guest speakers can be deployed to deliver and […]
