Volume 17, Issue 10 – May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025 | Volume: 17 | Issue 10

rAVe Experiential Signage Edition

Hello #AVtweeps, I’m here to talk to you briefly about what it means when we describe AI with human-like traits. In this featured column, David Danto talks about “agentic” AI and why that matters as we increasingly rely on automated systems including in signage. Read it here.

Also, don’t forget to submit for our Best of InfoComm 2025 awards! (And a few other awards opportunities we are exploring during the show.) Find out about them and apply here!

Happy Reading and Happy Almost InfoComm!

Steph Beckett
Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

Agentic AI and the Curious Case of Commander Data [David Danto]

There’s a curious linguistic twist happening in the way we talk about artificial intelligence. As the hype […]

AWARDS

rAVe [PUBS] at InfoComm 2025: Three Ways to Stand Out on the Show Floor

We’re rolling into InfoComm 2025 with three high-impact programs designed to showcase innovation, celebrate standout solutions and amplify visibility on the show floor. Manufacturers can apply for all three — from broad industry recognition to targeted exposure among AV/IT end users. Two are awards programs, and one is a curated, on-the-floor tour.

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Nanolumens and Barco to Demonstrate Interoperability at InfoComm 2025

AVPro Edge Introduces 4K Multiviewer for MXnet V2 AV-over-IP System

AVPro Edge has released the AC-MXNET-1G-MV41V2, a 4K multiviewer designed for integration with the […]

Samsung and SoundHound AI Highlight Voice-Enabled Drive-Thru Tech at 2025 NRA Show

Samsung Electronics America and SoundHound AI announced their participation in the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, an event focused on integrated […]

Lightware and NETGEAR Partner to Streamline AV-over-IP Deployment

Carousel Digital Signage Adds Support for Sony and Philips Android Displays

Carousel Digital Signage has added support for Sony Professional Displays and Philips Professional TVs […]

Planar Introduces DirectLight Essential Series COB LED Video Walls

Planar has introduced the DirectLight Essential Series, a new line of Chip-on-Board (COB) LED video wall displays designed for indoor environments with high […]

Nanolumens and AUO Display Plus to Debut Three New Display Technologies at InfoComm 2025

SURVEY

rAVe May 2025 Temperature Check Survey- Now Open!

In AV, good design isn’t just about sleek installs or high-impact visuals — it’s about who gets to experience them fully. This month, we’re checking in on how often inclusivity and accessibility are considered in real-world AV projects. Whether you’re designing digital signage, building out meeting spaces or developing new tech, we want to know: Is inclusive design part of your process?

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

SpinetiX Appoints UC Technology Partners as Rep Firm for Northeastern US

SpinetiX has named UC Technology Partners as its manufacturer’s representative for the Northeastern United States. The firm will cover New York, Massachusetts […]

Industry Leaders Launch OpenAV Cloud to Promote Interoperability Across AV Ecosystem

A coalition of leading AV manufacturers and technology providers has launched OpenAV Cloud, a new industry initiative aimed at accelerating the shift to cloud […]

Absen Opens 20 New Showrooms in Global Expansion Effort

LED display manufacturer Absen has opened 20 new showrooms across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America as part of an effort to expand its […]