Volume 21, Issue 32 — August 23, 2023

rAVe ProAV Edition — Volume 21, Issue 32

August 23, 2023 | Volume: 21 | Issue: 32

In the latest column from Mark Coxon, he writes about a personal experience that made him realize a little about why some of our meetings are still bad. We, like Mark’s grandfather in the example, sometimes operate technology under a misconception (or multiple). Sometimes, the problem with our meetings isn’t the technology; it’s the meetings themselves. Read more here.

In our other featured column, the folks over at Futuresource Consulting write about how automation and AI are powering the next generation of Pro PTZ upgrades. PTZ cameras are having a renaissance right now, and it’s partially because of all the technology upgrades. Check out more here.

P.S. There’s still time to register to attend Commercial Integrator Expo/CEDIA Expo 2023. We can’t wait to see you all in Denver; it’s sure to be a show(s) you don’t want to miss! Use code “RAVECE23” and get onto the show floor for free!

P.P.S. Register for rAVe’s ProAV Symposium — Aug. 30, 2023, at 1 p.m. EDT. This half-day event will include four amazing panels focusing on subjects from esports to video extension, and we can’t wait to share them with you! The event is also approved for 2.5 CTS or CTS-D RUs.

— Steph Beckett

COLUMNS

+ Why Your Meetings are Still Bad — Part 1: New Tools, Old Mindset [Mark Coxon]

When I was 18 years old, I went to visit my grandpa. We sat in his living room and talked about his favorite subject, his grandkids. He took pride in updating me, the family, his waitress at the local Greek restaurant — and anyone else who would listen for that matter — on their accomplishments.

+ Automation and AI Are Powering the Next Generation of Pro PTZ Upgrades [Shubham Kumar & Olivia Lowden]

After a spell of limited innovation during the pandemic, professional pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras are entering a new technological era. Futuresource Consulting’s brand-new report reveals that AI and automation are the powerhouses behind many of the new-generation products entering the market, with auto-tracking, facial recognition, and automated camera switching being some key product features.