Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe Publications, is one of the most prominent personalities in the audiovisual industry. He has been a contributor to WIRED magazine and a technical advisor and columnist for Sound & Communications magazine as well as an opinionated columnist for rAVe [Publications] since 2003. In addition to his writing and market analysis, Gary has been a product, marketing and business operations consultant to dozens of AV companies in the U.S. and overseas. Clients have included companies such as Sony, Sharp, Epson, Lutron, InFocus, Sanyo, Mitsubishi, NEC and Philips.
Gary, who has been involved with the audiovisual market for over 20 years, was the recipient of the InfoComm 2003 Educator of the Year Award and the 2007 NSCA Instructor of the Year Award. Over the years, he has donated much of his time as an active volunteer in the AV industry’s trade association and served as chairman of InfoComm’s Professional Education & Training Committee (PETC), chairman of the ICIA Design School Committee and chairman of InfoComm’s Installation School Committee. In addition, he has served on the InfoComm board of governors. He also helped grow the InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out as the premiere AV industry trade show special event serving on the committee from 1991 through 1997, and was instrumental in launching the Shoot-Out in the European market at the Photokina Expo in 1994 and 1996 as well as the Asian market at the 1995 and 1997 INFOCOMM Asia shows.
Prior to founding his own company, Gary was vice president of sales and marketing for AMX Corporation (www.amx.com), a manufacturer specializing in professional AV and residential AV control systems. Prior to AMX, Gary spent nine years at Extron Electronics (www.extron.com), rising to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.
Gary earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1987 from the University of North Carolina and is currently Adjunct Faculty at UNC in the School of Journalism teaching a class on how future technologies will affect the future of advertising, PR and marketing.
He is also the founder of Swim for Smiles, a non-profit that raises money for the N.C. Children’s Hospital through swimming and other fitness-related events for kids.
You can contact him at gary@ravepubs.com..
LG Business Solutions USA is now accepting orders for its first Level 3 DC Charger in the U.S. The new fast charger, model LG EVD175SK-PN, is certified to UL 2594, the standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. The charger includes dynamic load management for multiple units, a 24-inch high-resolution LCD touchscreen display, and a liquid-cooled […]
Extron announced significant updates to its EMS Express Mobile Software – Quantum Ultra. The software now supports up to 20 canvases, user roles, canvas access, source assignment by canvas, and more, making videowall control easier. The application, available for iOS, Android, and Windows, uses familiar touch controls like pinch and zoom, drag and drop, tap, […]
K-array USA announced the appointment of Andrew DeCesare as account manager for corporate accounts. With over two decades of experience in Audio Visual Integration sales, DeCesare brings a “wealth of knowledge and expertise to the K-array team.” In his new role, DeCesare will spearhead business development initiatives for KSCAPE focusing on corporate clients. His extensive […]
Matrox Video announced the integration of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine plug-in support for its DSX LE5, DSX LE6 Series, and X.mio5 12G SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 network interface controller (NIC) cards. Matrox Video 12G SDI cards can support up to four 12G inputs and four 12G outputs. The ST 2110 NIC cards provide 25 […]
Ashley and Samsung Electronics America have teamed up to launch The Connected Home Experience powered by Samsung SmartThings. Starting today, guests can visit the Ashley flagship store in Brentwood, Tenn. to experience how furnishings and smart technology work together. The showroom features on-trend furnishings where “guests can see how easy it is to connect their […]
Jacquelyn Anderson was a passionate and talented photographer, designer, dancer and philanthropist, whose deep appreciation for beauty and the arts left a lasting impact on those around her. Following her passing from cancer in 2021, her husband, Jim Anderson, sought to honor her life and legacy in a meaningful way. The result is The Jacquelyn, […]
Waves Audio announced a live mixing console dubbed the eMotion LV1 Classic; with 64 stereo channels and 44 stereo buses, 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps and Waves processors included with the console. eMotion LV1 Classic builds upon the Waves LV1 mix engine, which until now has been available only as a software-based modular system. LV1 […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Standardization is not a new concept, having been around for thousands of years. Yet, as I walked around InfoComm this year, I was still struck by our industry’s lack of cloud standardization. What the Indus civilizations understood over 4,000 years ago … we apparently haven’t quite internalized. Even the term, […]
LG has simplified the management and design of dvLED systems into two categories: custom and all-in-one. My latest videocast features Eric Olson, senior business development manager at Exertis Almo, and Eric Sikora, senior solutions engineer at LG. On this episode of Rants & rAVes, they talk all about LEDs and how simple it is to […]
Earlier this year, Google announced Project Starline would become a reality in 2024 or 2025. For this project, Google is partnering with HP to make the solution commercially available starting in 2025. Yesterday, it shared a first look at the product design, built in collaboration with HP. Instead of making Project Starline into an entire meeting room, the companies have […]
Launched as an iOS-exclusive feature, Carousel Digital Signage has now extended Carousel Daily support to Android personal devices and MacOS desktops and laptops. The new multi-platform support broadly expands the spectrum of devices that Carousel Daily can reach, anchored by the development and launch of Carousel Digital Signage’s first app for Android devices that is […]
The University of Florida (UF), located in Gainesville, is a leading public land-grant research university known for its comprehensive academic offerings and vibrant campus life. As the third-largest university in Florida and the fifth-largest single-campus university in the United States, UF enrolled 54,814 students in the fall of 2023. The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering […]
Chief, a brand of Legrand AV, announced that TiLED Series dvLED Universal Wall Mounts, the next generation of TiLED dvLED wall mounts, are shipping and available to order. Compatible with a multitude of interlocking dvLED panels from leading manufacturers, these universal wall mounts simplify the installation process, reduce installation time from days to hours and […]
To better engage their K-12 students, the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in Southern California offers an esports program. It was conceived to enable growth of a student’s social and emotional well-being and open avenues for their future. Esports activities include afterschool individual and group competitions and tournament play among CUSD schools and with other […]
HP Inc (in ProAV, remember as Poly) announced it has acquired Vyopta, a provider of collaboration management solutions, offering analytics and monitoring for large, unified communications and collaboration (UC) networks. Vyopta brings “infrastructure to support the development of HP’s Workforce Experience Platform and provide customers with more insights and capabilities.” The HP Workforce Experience Platform, […]
The Cleerline Technology Group introduced the SSF Double Jacket Micro Distribution Fiber Optic Cable (DJMD). This new cable has been engineered to “bridge a gap between traditional micro distribution cables and larger, more rugged solutions.” Cleerline’s newest 2 to 12 fiber optic cable integrates a dual-layer jacket, combining the compactness of a micro distribution cable […]
Videotel Digital announced its VP92+ now has dual HDMI ports so that this one player can display content on two screens at the same time. Each VP92+ player comes standard with 64GB of RAM and ARM’s Quad-core G52-2EE processor, that contains four processing cores in a single chip. In addition, the unit runs on an […]
Exertis Almo announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with The Glimpse Group (Glimpse). Glimpse provides enterprise-focused Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) software and services, along with professional development training for professors, teachers and IT directors. As a result of the agreement, Exertis Almo says it is now the only AV distributor […]
IHSE USA announced its new Display Management System (DMS) product bundles for fixed-sized KVM matrix systems. The new DMS product line — which includes control management software, USB-HID for keyboard and mouse and support for either HDMI or DisplayPort video — offers a full package system under one part number and in sizes ranging from […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I have been privileged to be the keynote speaker for the Exertis Almo E4 Experience for 15 straight years — if you’re a math person, that’s 59 times. In those 15 years, we’ve issued over 18,000 AVIXA CTS RUs for attendees of my keynote presentations, alone. And, over 50,000 AVIXA […]
Vivitek a brand of Delta, announced it has appointed Solstice Distribution Ltd (Solstice AV), the Technical Value-Added AV distributor. Founded in 2020 and based in Tewkesbury, Solstice AV specializes in adding value throughout the AV supply chain from manufacturer to end user. Commenting on the appointment of Solstice AV, Holger Graeff, general manager, Vivitek EMEA, […]
Shure just announced its new cloud-enabled centralized management platform, ShureCloud. At launch, the platform enables unified control and management of Shure Microflex Ecosystem devices and IntelliMix Room DSP software licenses from a single user interface. Additional features, including self-registration and an expanded monitored device portfolio, will be introduced in the coming months, according to the […]
I caught up with Exertis Almo EVP Dan Smith and SVP Kevin Welling ahead of the Oct. 8 E4 Experience. A few highlights: A session all about how the intricacies of Autism Spectrum disorder intertwines with the evolution of ProAV A session Microsoft Teams Rooms and utilizing AI in collaboration spaces. An expo floor full […]
AVer Information says its TR535 and TR535N dual lens AI-based PTZ cameras models incorporate environmentally friendly materials. The TR535 Series emphasizes sustainable design, offering advanced technology that meets the demands of today’s eco-conscious market. Constructed using the Post-Consumer Recycled Polycarbonate (PCR-PC) method, the TR535 Series features cases made from 30% recycled plastic. PCR-PC is renowned […]
Somfy introduced SDN Connect, its new solution for motorized shading in commercial spaces. With a focus on easy-to-use design, SDN Connect, which runs on the Somfy Digital Network (SDN), combines hardware and software to create a solution. The new system consists of a range of products including a Sonesse 40 RS485 motor, data hubs and […]
Airzone Control announced an integration partnership with building intelligence software provider Bodhi. This new partnership will allow the cloud-based Bodhi building operating platform to monitor and control Inverter (VRF/mini-split) HVAC units, simplifying property operations management and supporting guest and tenant experiences. Bodhi connects property management with technology systems for hospitality venues, MDUs and commercial buildings. […]
ShowMeCables introduced a line of white vertical wall-mount cabinets. These top-loading enclosures position gear vertically. With 17 new models in sizes from 2U to 6U and in five depths, the new vertical enclosures can hold anything of the standard 19-inch width, from servers to switches to patch panels. They have low profiles, with the 2U […]
If you’ve wondered how LG Business Solutions is addressing the movement toward dvLED in everything from higher education to corporate spaces, this is the podcast for you! The company, famous for its OLED tech, is staking a leadership claim to the future of dvLED. In my latest Rants & rAVes videocast, LG’s senior director, Tom […]
The SDVoE Alliance announced that Universal AV has been designated as the latest SDVoE Certified Design House. This certification highlights Universal AV’s “commitment to delivering innovative audiovisual solutions and enhancing user experiences through the utilization of SDVoE-based technology across various technological landscapes.” With many manufacturers now providing AV-over-IP equipment, the landscape of audiovisual integration is […]
Renkus-Heinz launched OmniBeam, a beam-steering software tool for the RHAON II 2.5.0 release. OmniBeam streamlines the workflow for beam-steerable loudspeakers, ensuring audio quality with minimal time and effort. OmniBeam has an interesting feature dubbed a “Snap to Audience” button. The algorithm generates custom-tailored coverage precisely aligned to the exact geometry of any space, providing the […]
L-Acoustics unveiled HYRISS (Hyperreal Immersive Sound Space) that combines L-Acoustics’ hardware, software and services to create adaptable sound environments suitable for a wide range of applications, from luxurious residences and yachts to high-end hospitality and corporate settings. HYRISS enables control of the sonic environment, from creating serene atmospheres for relaxation to transforming spaces into dynamic […]
Sennheiser just launched the first bidirectional wideband solution: Spectera. Using WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, Sennheiser says Spectera greatly reduces wireless system complexity enabling time-saving workflows and offering full remote control and monitoring, including permanent spectrum sensing. Spectera features bidirectional bodypacks that manage both digital IEM/IFB and mic/line signals at the same time. The […]
