AVIXA has named Marco Pardi its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Pardi will succeed David Labuskes, who is retiring Dec. 31 after 14 years leading the association. Pardi joins AVIXA from Informa, where he served as president of the Tech Events portfolio, overseeing live and on-demand events, digital marketing services and training programs serving […]

PMA Research has officially published its latest sell-through tracking reports on large-format flat panel displays being sold by North American pro AV dealers and AV/IT distributors who serve commercial markets. In the Pro AV channel, PMA Research said that September market results reflected an increase in unit sales by 16% among Pro AV dealers. The […]

CableEZ announced that its Double Gang Cable Management System has earned HETMA Approved designation from the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance recognizing the product’s performance in real-world campus installations. The HETMA Approved program evaluates products in active higher education environments where they are subjected to daily demands of classrooms, lecture halls, collaborative learning spaces and […]

Planar announced that the new-generation Planar UltraRes P Series has achieved ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity certification and is now compatible with Planar WallDirector Cloud, expanding security and remote monitoring capabilities for demanding professional environments. ETSI EN 303 645 establishes a cybersecurity baseline for connected devices. The company said the solution aims to build on […]

It’s the second day of LAVNCH WEEK 14, rAVe’s virtual event series that combines thought leadership, education and AV product updates. The theme for today was EdTech. Presenters dove into school safety, collaboration and the evolution of expectations for education technology. Connecting the Dots: AV’s Role in School Safety To kick off the day, Scott […]

Crestron Electronics announced Collab Engine, the latest addition to its unified communications offerings. The solution serves to bring content, collaboration and control together in one device. The Collab Engine is Microsoft Teams Rooms-Certified and works to power multiple spaces on one platform in an effort to remove the need for a room-by-room approach. Crestron said […]

Kinly officially announced that Tom Martin, its current chief operating officer, will become chief executive officer effective Jan. 1 2027. The company’s current CEO, Ken Scaturro, will transition from his executive role and join Kinly’s Board of Directors. Under Scaturro’s leadership, Kinly completed the transformational combination of Kinly and Yorktel. The company said that Scdatturo […]

Color Kinetics announced ActiveBeam, a technology designed to deliver active light beam adjustment, from narrow to wide, with no moving parts. The company said ActiveBeam will be available in two versions: BlastElite ActiveBeam, an exterior flood luminaire, and GrazeElite ActiveBeam, an exterior linear grazing luminaire. “Beam angle is usually settled long before the luminaires reach […]

AVer has announced a partnership with Mago to bring Mago’s compatibility across AVer’s product portfolio. According to AVer, the partnership will give organizations greater flexibility to connect, collaborate and communicate across meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex and Google Meet. Mago will run natively on AVer’s Android-powered VB370A dual-lens video bar and CP10 G2 […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST A meeting room can have clear audio and great video, but if something isn’t working when people join a call, that’s what they’ll remember. In Episode 3 of The New Rules of Connection, I sat down with Brian Phillips from HP to talk about what keeps those experiences working: management. […]

Extron announced the expansion of its Quantum Ultra II videowall processor line with the new Quantum IN8HDMI 4K PLUS and OUT8HDMI 4K PLUS eight-channel HDMI input and output cards. Extron said that by doubling the capacity of existing four-channel 4K PLUS input and output cards, the new eight-channel cards lower system cost and allow larger […]

Lumens Digital Optics Inc. announced the VC-R32 and VC-TR41 PTZ cameras have been validated by Barco for use with ClickShare Conference. According to Lumens, combining intelligent auto-framing and AI-powered auto-tracking with ClickShare Conference provides remote participants with clearer and more engaging views of meeting attendees and presenters. “Lumens and Barco share the same goal: to […]

AVIXA has launched a new training course, “Broadcast AV: Glass-to-Glass.” The course is designed to bridge the gap between broadcast and pro AV disciplines. According to AVIXA, the course provides a framework for the entire end-to-end workflow, from the camera lens capturing content to the screen where a viewer watches it. The course also offers […]

As AV systems become increasingly connected, cybersecurity must be considered at every stage of a system’s lifecycle. But are security best practices keeping pace with the technologies we’re deploying? This month’s Temperature Check explores when cybersecurity should be addressed, which security measures are most often overlooked and what’s standing in the way of stronger protection. […]

Visionary Solutions announced the appointment of Sidalia “Sandy” Sousa as sales support manager. Sousa joins Visionary after more than 28 years at Crestron Electronics, where she most recently served as senior manager of sales administration for the company’s AV and shades business. The company said that as sales support manager, Sousa will support Visionary’s sales […]

dBTechnologies announced that its loudspeakers were chosen to power Sounds of Screams. Sounds of Screams is an event that takes visitors through five scripted haunted houses, then out into scare zones, carnival rides and live entertainment spread across 13 acres at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo Center. Audio is part of each setting, establishing […]

The results are in! The 2026 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards winners have been selected thanks to your input and support from the AV community. All nominations and votes came from the people of the AV industry to recognize the companies and solutions of 2026 that they trust most. Here are the companies that were are […]

Xyte reported its largest quarter for new annual recurring revenue (ARR) for the period ended Sept. 30, 2026, driven by enterprise demand for its cloud-based AV and workplace device management platform. The company also announced that Andrew Gross has been appointed CEO, while Omer Brookstein has transitioned to executive chairman. The quarterly results follow a […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Your customer wants the impact of a large dvLED display, but it’s your job as an integrator to figure out how that display will fit into the building, the budget and the way your customer will use it; understand how the display works and how they will use the room. […]

LAVNCH WEEK 14 kicked off with Experiential Signage Day, bringing together industry experts to discuss how display technology, data and design can create more meaningful experiences. Across the keynote, presentations and panel discussions, a consistent message emerged: Successful experiential signage starts with understanding the people who will use a space, not simply the technology being […]

Last week, I visited Sharp’s newly expanded Executive Experience Center in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the thing that stood out was the layout and how thoughtfully the technology is presented. The space gives partners and customers plenty to explore, with demonstrations that make it easier to understand the options in front of them. The EEC’s […]

Praevar announced that it has expanded its Podium Series with the introduction of two new display technologies – Podium dvLED and the Podium eLuminex ePoster powered by E Ink Kaleido 3 technology. Praevar said that these additions join the Podium DS and Podium High-Brightness Low-Power LCD models in an effort to create a comprehensive outdoor […]

L-Acoustics recently powered the audio experience at Asbury Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The church hosts around 3,300 worshipers a week to its campus, and features a choir-and-orchestra service at 9am, a worship band at 11am, and periodic combined services that put as many as 126 inputs on the console at once in the room. The […]

Violet Audio launched Spatia 2D, a new object-based spatial audio application for the dMix 128 digital mixing system. The company said that the update reinforces its ongoing commitment to delivering an expanding platform that provides dMix 128 customers with valuable new features and functions. Violet Audio said that the new system was designed for professional […]

PlexusAV announced that its flagship P-AVN-6-S IPMX transceiver is now available globally. The P-AVN-6-S is IPMX product-certified and aims to complete the company’s AV-over-IP portfolio by providing a bridge between traditional SDI infrastructure and modern IP-based workflows. It runs uncompressed or JPEG XS video from the same unit, over the network a facility already has. […]

Legrand | AV announced a firmware update 1.2.0 for its its Da-Lite Screen Controller, connecting compatible units to the Unified Cloud Platform for the first time. The company said the update gives integrators and facility managers centralized visibility and remote management of projection screen control systems. The company said that with the update installed, users […]

Factory International has built a reputation for immersive installations, large-scale projection environments and experimental live performances. At the heart of many of these experiences is Panasonic projection technology. Factory International’s projection inventory includes Panasonic PT-RQ35K and PT-RQ25K 3-chip DLP laser projectors, used to support productions at Aviva Studios and across its Manchester International Festival (MIF). […]

It was a rather ordinary Sunday night in Paris, Oct. 11, 2026. A light drizzle fell under overcast skies, and temperatures hovered around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). Across France, the weather was pretty unremarkable for the season. At least, outside, everything was normal. But just inside nearby grocery stores, temperatures were not acting […]

Allen & Heath announced that John Trenholm of JTAUDIOGUY Designs selected the Allen & Heath Qu series mixer in an effort to modernize the audio system at Old World Village in Huntington Beach, CA. The village is open 7 days a week year-round, and also hosts special events for Oktoberfest and an authentic European Christmas […]

Shure announced that its Shire Axient Digital and Axient Digital PSM wireless systems recently powered production of Gorillaz’s “The Mountain” world tour. The tour launched in March 2026 in support of the band’s new album. The company said that the tour required production across a wide array of indoor arenas and outdoor festivals that proved […]

Legrand | AV announced four new C2G connectivity introductions designed for commercial AV and IT environments. These include a family of three USB-C to USB-C active optical cables (AOC), a 3×2 triple USB-C input to dual HDMI output extender switcher, and two single-gang HDBaseT wall plate extender kits. The company said these products serve to […]

Atlona has expanded its Omega Series of presentation and collaboration products with Omega 2, enabling presenters to connect with one cable and allowing integrators to install fewer boxes behind the display. Built on HDBaseT 3.0, the lineup includes the AT-OME2-E2311 transmitter and AT-OME2-D2311 receiver, the AT-OME2-E2321-WP wall plate transmitter and the AT-OME2-R2742 4×2 presentation switcher […]