By Chris Pennell and Olivia Lowden Futuresource Consulting Amid the physical changes to office design over the last seventy-odd years, the role of offices has remained static. But COVID-19 turned the world as we knew it upside down, taking the workplace along with it. Remote working has become ubiquitous, and in the post-pandemic landscape, the […]

By Helen Matthews Futuresource Consulting Esports’ ascendance into the mainstream is presenting an ever-growing opportunity for manufacturers and resellers of professional audiovisual, IT and video equipment. Despite the pervasiveness of online-only events throughout 2021 and 2022, as well as the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the market saw a 76% rise in pro AV sell-in, when […]

You need to update your website. What’s that? You don’t have time? You don’t know how? No one on your staff has the skills? You can’t afford to hire a contractor to overhaul your copy? No more excuses: Find $20 per month, and hire ChatGPT or one of the many other Large Language Model (LLM) […]

By Ken Kobayashi Sony AI is a trending topic that has been gaining traction and dominating mindshare in the news and the technology space. It is one of the most exciting, disruptive and controversial technologies in recent memory but with a bit of education and context, it is easy to see the extreme promise and […]

By Stefan Marti Shure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the audio industry. At least, that’s what we’ve heard lately — AI is creating new music, making it possible for your two favorite artists to release a collaboration, or even produce and release a brand-new song by The Beatles that had never been created before. What […]

By Steve Wick IDEA I’ve been an educator for almost 30 years, and I’ve seen some pretty significant changes, but I can’t think of anything that has created more stir than the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence as a tool for teaching and learning. The potential of AI is only limited by human imagination and […]

  In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in various industries, revolutionizing the way we live and work. One of the most promising applications of AI lies in the realm of safety and security. From preventing physical threats to enhancing physical security measures, AI is transforming the landscape of protection. […]

Did you know that July 16 is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day? Each year, this day honors AI technology’s positive contributions to humanity. It is also designed to highlight AI ethics and encourage a national conversation about AI. To celebrate, both rAVe [PUBS] and LAVNCH [CODE} will be publishing new blogs every hour from 9 a.m. […]

By Sean Bradley and Freddie Mossop Futuresource Consulting The flat panel and front projection markets continue to battle a string of challenges, as Q1 of 2023 saw substantial declines in volume and value across both markets. The worldwide flat panel market volume saw losses at -8% YoY, with value dipping by -19%. For front projection, […]

By Russell Poole SMPTE SMPTE’s Rapid Industry Solutions (RiS) initiative turns two years old this week. RiS has helped the film industry come together to create the on-set virtual production (OSVP) field; transforming the way studios make films, and this is only the beginning. RiS was created in 2021 to find solutions pertaining to the […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Sydney Paulk TD SYNNEX With the rollout of ChatGPT, Bing Chat and Bard, the business world is abuzz with talk about artificial intelligence (AI). Though it’s hard to nail down a universal definition of AI, or a description of how machine learning fits into the AI landscape, the undeniable […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Cathy Balke, Marketing DirectorDatavideo Ever since COVID-19 took the world by storm, the way we engage audiences has changed dramatically. We’ve come to accept a world in which we aren’t always able to attend meetings and presentations in the same conference room. However, that doesn’t mean we (and by […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST INOGENI Fixed USB Interoperability Issues and Facilitate Multi-Camera applications. By Jean-Pierre Simard Chief Marketing Officer, INOGENI With the high demand for videoconferencing systems, software, and services in a post-pandemic world, interoperability between peripheral systems and video processors is crucial. INOGENI’s products mixers, switchers and converters) are compatible with major USB […]

By Rob Voorhees, Business Development Manager – CTS, CTNS, CTP, Dante Exertis Almo Admittedly, I don’t remember much when it comes to traveling as a child. As a family of six, we absolutely enjoyed family vacations, but I get the feeling we would cut costs on the hotels/motels in exchange for a better experience OUTSIDE […]

By Paul Wylie and Olivia Lowden Futuresource Consulting The COVID-19-induced explosion of the content creation space continues to offer lucrative opportunities, as related technologies evolve and the COVID-19 user base becomes solidified. Intel from Futuresource Consulting’s recent survey shows double-digit growth in market value to over $2 billion in 2021, accounting for over 30% of […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST rAVe is thrilled to present the HDBaseT Masterpiece Awards! Know a creative, sky-is-the-limit installation that leverages HDBaseT technology? We’d love to see it! Nominate your installations below and winners will be recognized by HDBaseT at InfoComm 2023 (and will even win some special prizes from HDBaseT Alliance members). Get nominating, […]

By Bob Wudeck BenQ Sealed IP5X Certified Laser engines are the best answer to long-term projector life. According to Futuresource, in 2022, sales of laser projectors in North America surpassed those of replaceable lamp projectors. But while laser projectors eliminate the cost and hassle of replacement lamps, they can be more vulnerable to long-term damage […]

Commercial Integrator and rAVe [PUBS] collaborated with AV industry leaders to raise $15,000 to support sustainability initiatives and trumpet our collective responsibility to be Earth-friendly. By Dan Ferrisi Commercial Integrator Sustainability in AV issues took center stage when Commercial Integrator and rAVe [PUBS] collaborated on a LAVNCH & LEARN. The webinar, titled “Sustainability & AV,” […]

By Tom Kehr, CTS-D, CTS-I, Network+, LEED Green Associate, ISF-C, ATD Master Trainer Exertis Almo Not long ago, I did a little promo video on LinkedIn poking fun at the travel expenses and hassles associated with going to a “big” trade show and extolling the virtues of the E4 regional trade shows presented by Exertis […]

By Phil Bridges, CTS-D AV-Tech Media Solutions In a world where the majority of meetings are held in a hybrid format, conference rooms are being utilized for video meetings almost every day. This means that these spaces have to function as video studios as well as in-person meeting spaces, requiring technology that may be more […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Alison Maxson PPDS A vacation that feels like home: More than 200 Philips MediaSuite TVs have transformed the TV entertainment experience for guests in all 140 plus Beach Haus luxury apartment-styled suites, delivering seamless access to the world’s most popular streaming and entertainment services while adding extensive time and […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making significant advancements in recent years, and it is now being utilized in various fields — including the professional audiovisual market. AI has been playing a significant role in transforming the AV market and it is expected to continue doing so in the future. One area where AI is making […]

By Brian Rhatigan Exertis Almo When it comes to producing large displayed images of 100” or more, projection technology is the front-runner when it comes to cost, ease of installation and system maintenance over time. While projector brightness is a key consideration, it is not the only factor you should look at when selecting a […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way businesses operate and communicate. Today, the role of AI in unified communications and collaboration (UCC) is becoming increasingly important. UCC refers to the integration of communication and collaboration tools, including instant messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing and conferencing. In this article, we will discuss how AI […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Seamus WalshLG Electronics Trends may come and go, but art is forever. It’s timeless, and no matter how far technology progresses or the world around us changes, the beauty of a work of art never fades. However, LG Transparent OLED helps us see some of the world’s most beautiful […]

By Victoria Losa, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Control Concepts I have a theory… As a woman, there is an unspoken role to follow where other women flock, it guarantees the space is safe and accepting. So, when I first met the team at Control Concepts and interviewed with three other women, I knew that I […]

By Lauren Simmen, Director of Product Marketing, Crestron The term’s been everywhere lately: BYOD, the acronym meaning Bring Your Own Device. From the preponderance of smartphone business apps to the need for laptops and tablets to travel with their users (especially in hybrid work situations), the demand for BYOD solutions has never been greater. The […]

By Rob Voorhees Exertis Almo Way back in 1999, while working in consumer electronics retail, I caught the competition bug with my co-workers. It began innocently enough — making sure I was always on time for my shift, stayed slightly later to help unload a truck, made sure my sales were always at the top, […]

By Sean Wargo, Vice President of Market Intelligence, AVIXA The pandemic will forever be a dividing line for the corporate office market. Remote and hybrid work were never talked about more than in the last three years. Now that we’ve emerged from the pandemic, what will the future corporate workspace look like? It makes sense […]

By Rob Voorhees Exertis Almo Let us rewind the clock to early 2019. I was in a discussion with a customer who asked me what the top verticals were in regards to bandwidth needs. I had received this very common question countless times, so I answered in the same manner: “Hospitality, bar and restaurant, education, […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Jean-Pierre Simard Chief Marketing Officer, INOGENI INOGENI is excited to unveil the latest addition to our line of video mixers and switchers: the CAM230! This compact and well-designed multi-camera switcher is perfect for classrooms and collaborative meetings. Building on the success of our award-winning SHARE2U mixer for two cameras […]

By Sophie Gustafson Exertis Almo In a recent webinar, “UCC Gets Personal,” rAVe’s Gary Kayye and special guest, Dana Corey, discuss the ever-changing trends and future of unified communication and collaboration. With the effects of the pandemic producing permanent change for corporate and educational spaces, Kayye and Corey take a close look at the technological […]