May 12, 2025 | Volume: 21 | Issue: 9

rAVe EMEA Edition

David Danto writes in his latest blog, “So what does ‘Agentic’ actually mean?” Particularly when it comes to AI — does this mean we’re giving it agency? Can we do that? We’re exploring big questions about the future — where AI stands now in AV, and where it’s headed next. Read more here.

Also, Clara Mello has written wrap-up articles about each day of LAVNCH WEEK 11. With panels about AI in digital signage content, the biggest trends to expect for AV in 2025 and more, we have a lot to share with you. Read her blog about Day Three here.

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 […]

LAVNCH WEEK 11: Day Three Recap [Clara Mello]

It’s hard to believe, but the final day of LAVNCH WEEK 11 has come and gone — and it wrapped up with a bang. From emerging digital signage strategies and […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

D-Tools Releases System Integrator v23 With Multi-Office Support, Workflow Improvements

Humly Ships New Floor Plan and Visitor Systems!

Humly is now shipping new accessibility and collaborative features for its Humly Visitor and Humly Floor Plan platforms, following a product preview at […]

L-Acoustics Introduces LA1.16i Amplified Controller for Compact Installation Applications

L-Acoustics has announced the launch of the LA1.16i, an ultra-compact, 16-channel amplified controller designed for permanent installations in small and medium […]

eyefactive Releases MARS Touch Screens With 1000-Nit Brightness, Object Recognition

Did Xyte Just Solve Every API Compatibility Issue You’ve Ever Had? This Is Awesome!

Xyte has announced the launch of Universal Device APIs, a new set of tools designed to simplify […]

Korbyt CMS Now Available on Amazon Signage Stick in Direct-to-End-User Push

Korbyt has partnered with Amazon to integrate its cloud-based content management system, Korbyt Anywhere, into the Amazon Signage Stick — offering […]

Shure IntelliMix Room Kits Now Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

L-Acoustics Wins Legal Battles Against Counterfeiters in Europe, Citing Safety Concerns

L-Acoustics has won legal actions in Germany and Norway against companies found using counterfeit versions of its professional audio products, citing serious […]

Nanolumens, AUO Display Plus Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Display Technology

Nanolumens and AUO Display Plus have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development and deployment of next-generation display […]

Visionary Joins PSNI Global Alliance as Global Preferred Vendor Partner

Visionary Solutions has joined the PSNI Global Alliance as a Global Preferred Vendor Partner, expanding its reach in delivering AV-over-IP and IPTV solutions […]

DSS Europe 2025 Expands to Three Days, Adds New Focus on AI and Managed Signage

Digital Signage Summit (DSS) Europe will return to Hilton Munich Airport from May 21–23, expanding to three days for the first time and bringing a sharpened focus […]

WORLDWIDE NEWS WATCH

Here’s What’s Happening Globally.

AVIXA Provides InfoComm Latin America Update as October Show Nears

AVIXA reported that more than 70% of exhibition space has been booked for the inaugural InfoComm América Latina, set for Oct. 22–24, 2025, at the WTC […]

Powersoft to Spotlight Unica Amplifier Platform at InfoComm 2025

Powersoft will showcase its latest amplifier platform, Unica, at InfoComm 2025, presenting a streamlined, energy-efficient solution for both fixed installations […]

Nureva Names Hualiteq as Distributor in Taiwan

Nureva Inc. has appointed Hualiteq International Corp. as its distributor in Taiwan to support the company’s expansion in the region’s unified communications and […]

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Audio Wizard as Exclusive Distributor in India

Fulcrum Acoustic has named Audio Wizard as its exclusive distributor in India, expanding the company’s international footprint and bringing its portfolio of high […]

Beijing InfoComm China 2025 Draws Over 26,000 Visitors, Highlights AI and Cross-Industry Collaboration

Beijing InfoComm China 2025 concluded its three-day run at the China National Convention Center on April 18, drawing 26,419 professional attendees from 45 […]

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

Fourier Audio’s transform.engine Makes West End’s Mean Girls Sound, Like, Totally Sweet

It may be “secondary school,” or perhaps the “sixth form” there, but whichever the preferred term, the British experience high school much the same way Americans do: a period of savage class warfare, bad […]

K-array System Brings Big Sound and Portability to Life City Church in South London

Life City Church, a vibrant, multicultural congregation based in South London, has upgraded its sound reinforcement system with a new K-array setup […]