COMM-TEC Day-2 Observations

Well, the best word to describe my first S14 Show is “WOW.” I can see why ISE Managing Director, Mike Blackman, was there in attendance. This is one of the best regional shows I have ever attended. Nearly 50 exhibitors filled a giant tent (as well as the entire COMM-TEC office space) with mini-stands displaying the […]

COMM-TEC Day-2 Observations

4K Truth and Opportunities

4K Truth and Opportunities from rAVe [Publications]

4K Truth and Opportunities

WyreStorm: Next Level Digital HD Transmission

WyreStorm: Next Level Digital HD Transmission from rAVe [Publications]

WyreStorm: Next Level Digital HD Transmission

Vidyo: Online-Video Customer Service

Vidyo: Online-Video Customer Service from rAVe [Publications]

Vidyo: Online-Video Customer Service

Teracue: It’s All IP- AV Signal Distribution and Control over IP

Teracue: It’s All IP- AV Signal Distribution and Control over IP from rAVe [Publications]

Teracue: It’s All IP- AV Signal Distribution and Control over IP

Projection vs. Display : Comparison

Projection vs. Display : A Comparison from rAVe [Publications]

Projection vs. Display : Comparison

Projection 2.0: Best Imaging Performance Under Difficult Conditions

Projektion 2.0: Best Imaging Performance Under Difficult Conditions from rAVe [Publications]

Projection 2.0: Best Imaging Performance Under Difficult Conditions

Luxul: IP Networks In System Integration Environments

Luxul: IP Networks In System Integration Environments from rAVe [Publications]

Luxul: IP Networks In System Integration Environments

Gefen: Video Over IP and Cascading Retail Wall

Gefen: Video over IP and Cascading Retail Wall from rAVe [Publications]

Gefen: Video Over IP and Cascading Retail Wall

Televic: Plixus – The Conferencing Networking

Televic: Plixus – The Conferencing Networking from rAVe [Publications]

Televic: Plixus – The Conferencing Networking

COMM-TEC S14 2015 Keynote- 5 Things You Need To Know

**Note: CTS RUs are not available for webinar or educational session recordings. Five Things You Need To Know from rAVe [Publications]

COMM-TEC S14 2015 Keynote- 5 Things You Need To Know

Rants and rAVes — Episode 431: ISE’s 2016 Show Plans Grow

ISE debuted a few exciting new things and made one bit announcement today here in Germany. ISE’s Managing Director, Mike Blackman, led a press conference this morning in Munich, Germany and we grabbed Mike for a one-on-one about the exciting additions and changes for the world’s largest AV show www.iseurope.org Podcast: Play in new window […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 431:  ISE’s 2016 Show Plans Grow

COMM-TEC Day-1 Observations

The COMM-TEC S14 show here in Uhingen, Germany is all about networking. No, not IT networking, people networking. The night started with a dinner with 200 or so of COMM-TEC’s closest friends (aka AV integrators) along with about 60 COMM-TEC folks in a giant tent attached to the COMM-TEC headquarters. A full three-course buffet was […]

COMM-TEC Day-1 Observations

Rants and rAVes — Episode 429: An Interview with COMM-TEC’s Wolfgang Lenz

rAVe is covering the COMM-TEC S14 Conference live here in Germany. COMM-TEC is Europe’s largest AV distributor and has been in business since 1986. Gary had a chance to sit down with Wolfgang Lenz here and he talked about the company’s beginnings. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 429: An Interview with COMM-TEC’s Wolfgang Lenz

Kayye to Keynote COMM-TEC S14 and rAVe to Report LIVE from Germany Next Week

For years, I have been told that COMM-TEC’s Solutions Day (this year’s being branded as S14) is the best regional AV event in the EMEA. Of course, as you all know, COMM-TEC is the leading pan-European distribution partner of AV/IT technology and carries the top brands in the industry and I have been an admirer of the COMM-TEC founder, […]

Kayye to Keynote COMM-TEC S14 and rAVe to Report LIVE from Germany Next Week

Chief Bringing XL Fusion Mounts

Weert, NETHERLANDS – Chief, an industry leader in AV mounting solutions, expanded the installer-friendly Fusion Series to accommodate extra large displays and touch panels. “Extra large panels are being used more and more in commercial applications such as digital signage,” said Nathan Bohl, Director or Product Management. “These larger panels require specific solutions to not […]

Chief Bringing XL Fusion Mounts

SMS Plans for COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day 2015

 Smart Media Solutions, SMS, will feature its Casing Freestand and Casing Outdoor digital signage system solutions at COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day on 30 September 2015 in at COMM-TEC’s headquarters Uhingen, Germany. The SMS Casing Freestand is a flexible system for indoor digital signage with customizable a base surface in any color or wooden foil finish. SMS Casing […]

SMS Plans for COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day 2015

Lumens VS-LC 101 Compact CaptureVision Lecture Capture Station at COMM-TEC S14

Recently, Lumens Integration introduced its VS-LC101 CaptureVision lecture capture station which can capture up to four different signals while synchronously recording, broadcasting and streaming up to 1080p The VS-LC101 CaptureVision Station is compatible with HDMI, VGA and RJ45 (networked content) and it can capture and record each of the inputs synchronously in the classroom, including Full-HD network cameras, […]

Lumens VS-LC 101 Compact CaptureVision Lecture Capture Station at COMM-TEC S14

EVOKO’s Product Overview for COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day

Both the Evoko Room Manager and Evoko Minto will be featured at COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day on 30 September 2015 in Germany. Below is a review of the product line up from Evoko. Evoko Room Manager  It’s only a fingertip away. The Evoko Room Manager is the beautiful touch-screen solution for all your meeting rooms. Make sure they’re being used in […]

EVOKO’s Product Overview for COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day

Chief’s Plans at COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day

Weert, NETHERLANDS (MAY 2015) – Chief, an industry leader in AV mounting solutions, is now shipping upgraded projector kits, mounts and accessories for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As with many Chief product solutions, customer feedback led to the development of this product line. In 2013 Chief debuted a projector mount series created specifically for […]

Chief’s Plans at COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day

COMM-TEC Partners Up with Teracue and Completes its Portfolio with Modular AV Streaming and IPTV System Solutions

Teracue, a German manufacturer of modular AV Streaming and IPTV system solutions, announces COMM-TEC as its official distribution and solutions partner on September 1st, 2015. This partnership includes the entire product range of Teracue. Teracue, being manufacturer of professional AV Streaming and IPTV system solutions, offers any component for the operation of network-based systems in […]

COMM-TEC Partners Up with Teracue and Completes its Portfolio with Modular AV Streaming and IPTV System Solutions

The S14 Sessions: A Guide

As I mentioned in my article last week, there are some amazing sessions planned for S14 next month. Here’s a short description of each one as well as a listing of the speaker and what to expect: 9 – 9:30 | KEYNOTE 5 Crucial Aspects for Your Future in the AV Market Gary Kayye, founder of […]

The S14 Sessions: A Guide

S14 Topics Will Address Industry’s Current Challenges

COMM-TEC’s S14 Solutions Day is a unique platform for AV systems integration and specialist retailers. COMM-TEC and VIVATEQ organize this event together with reputable manufacturers and partner companies. It’s targeted towards CEO, owners, sales people, project engineers and technicians of systems integrators, resellers and consultants. The best part about S14 are the workshops and lectures about […]

S14 Topics Will Address Industry’s Current Challenges

I’m Excited About Being the Keynote for S14

For years, I have been told that COMM-TEC’s Solutions Day (the year’s being branded as S14) is the best regional AV event in the EMEA. Of course, as you all know, COMM-TEC is the leading pan-European distribution partner of AV/IT technology and carries the top brands in the industry and I have been an admirer of […]

I’m Excited About Being the Keynote for S14

COMM-TEC Debuts Latest Partner Catalog

COMM-TEC has released the latest version of their Partner for Professional Systems Integrators and Dealers Guide that includes all their vendors for both AV Media Technology and Facility Management Technology. Categories of products integrated into the 16-page guide include Conferencing products, Signal Management and Control, Presentation and Racks & Mounts. All of these companies will participate in […]

COMM-TEC Debuts Latest Partner Catalog