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 [email protected]..
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Vanco International shared that owner Brad Corbin has passed away at 78. He joined Vanco as President in 1999 and acquired the company in 2007. Vanco’s origins lie in delivering audio, video and electronic accessories directly by van to midwestern dealers and distributors. The company said that Corbin was committed to personal service, as well […]
I sat down with Chris Kolavo, vice president of sales at Computer Comforts, to preview what the company has planned for InfoComm 2026. During our conversation, Chris walked me through four new products debuting at the show, including a dual-monitor Hide-Away Collaborative Table, two new AV Hub models and a redesigned Power-Lift Electronics Bay XL […]
I sat down with Joseph Burke, ProAV market director at Draper, and Grant Wylie, Foundation Mounts product manager, to talk about Draper’s decision to unify and simplify its mounting portfolio under the Foundation brand. During this videocast, we discussed the company’s strategy behind the rebrand, how it aims to make product selection easier for integrators […]
In this pre-InfoComm 2026 videocast, I got an early look at the new X-Pro Services module from XTEN-AV — designed to simplify AV service ticket management and support workflows. XTEN-AV co-founder and CEO Sahil Dhingra joined me to demo the platform and explain how the company is expanding beyond AV design and proposal tools into […]
I sat down with Rich Ventura, VP of professional display solutions at Sony, to get a preview of everything the company is planning for InfoComm 2026 — and Sony is going big this year. The company will return to the Central Hall in booth C8301, where it plans to showcase new LED technologies, BRAVIA Professional […]
Every year around this time, I start building my InfoComm schedule and immediately realize two things: And honestly, that’s why I still love trade shows. You can plan all you want — map the halls, stack meetings back-to-back, color-code the calendar like you’re running NORAD — and then somebody pulls you into a booth and […]
Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation announced it has acquired 100% of the issued shares of U.K.-based Hive Media Control Ltd. (HIVE), expanding its capabilities in media playback and control for immersive and fixed-installation environments. The acquisition reflects Panasonic’s continued shift from a hardware-focused manufacturer toward a broader visual solutions provider that includes software, workflow and […]
AtlasIED announced a partnership with NETGEAR AV aimed at expanding interoperability and improving deployment of AV-over-IP systems in commercial environments. The collaboration brings together AtlasIED’s commercial audio and security technologies with NETGEAR AV’s managed network switching and AV-over-IP infrastructure solutions. The partnership will focus on optimizing audio deployments across high-performance networks by pairing AtlasIED’s Atlas+Fyne […]
PSNI Global Alliance announced the passing of Thomas Joseph “Tom”, “Tommy” Roberts, director of vendor programs, who died on May 1, 2026. Roberts served PSNI Global Alliance in this position for over 20 years. Roberts spent over four decades in the ProAV industry, and was widely respected for his work in systems integration as well […]
I was inspired to write this blog by this short, 10-second video: At first, this video appears to be just a crazy mix of Euro-tech hip-hop and a bad videographer. But as I watched it over and over and over, something just grabbed me. And what it was may surprise you. This video is […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST At most universities, lecture halls and classrooms include rows of seats, a podium, a screen at the front of the room, and an implicit assumption that one person will talk while everyone else listens. That model made sense when information was scarce. Today, every student walks in with access to […]
ACT Entertainment will feature the new Visual Productions NetPanel Series at InfoComm 2026 in booth N6813, highlighting a family of wall-mounted user interfaces designed for architectural lighting and AV environments. Distributed exclusively in North America by ACT Entertainment, the NetPanel Series includes three models: the B4 Button Panel, the F2 Fader Panel and the E1 […]
Higher Education and K-12 spaces are rapidly moving to an active-learning model; it’s what students want and what forward-thinking teachers and professors are embracing. But it requires a few key changes to every classroom beyond simply adding wheels to everything. Active learning means projecting images anywhere and everywhere, moving to an AV-over-IP infrastructure and paying […]
Userful has announced new capabilities for its InfinityAI platform, aimed at helping organizations unify cybersecurity, physical security and operational data into a single situational awareness environment. The updates will be demonstrated at ISC West 2026. The InfinityAI platform is designed to aggregate and analyze data from multiple enterprise systems, enabling operators to monitor events and […]
Alfred International and ELK Products have announced a new integration that connects Alfred’s Z-Wave smart locks with the ELK E27 Alarm Engine platform, enabling unified control of access and security systems. The integration will be demonstrated at ISC West. Built on the Z-Wave protocol, the integration allows installers and end users to manage smart locks […]
Glensound will showcase a range of networked audio solutions at NAB Show 2026 as the company marks its 60th anniversary. The exhibit will include products for broadcast, live events, esports and commercial audio, with support for Dante, Ravenna, Milan (AVB), AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110-30 workflows. A key highlight is the company’s Parliamentary Broadcast System […]
DPA Microphones has launched the 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun, an updated version of its gooseneck microphone designed to improve speech intelligibility across broadcast, conferencing and house of worship applications. The microphone will be showcased at NAB 2026. The 4097 CORE+ incorporates DPA’s CORE+ technology, which is designed to reduce distortion across the microphone’s dynamic range. […]
CrownTV announced the launch of DisplayDetails.com, a new e-commerce platform dedicated to Samsung commercial displays. Operating as “DisplayDetails by CrownTV,” the marketplace is designed to give businesses a centralized place to research, compare and purchase Samsung’s commercial display products. According to the company, the platform aims to simplify a purchasing process that can often be […]
D-Tools will preview new updates to its System Integrator (SI) software and demonstrate its web-based D-Tools Cloud platform at ISC West 2026, scheduled for March 25–27 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. At booth #1064, the company plans to offer previews of System Integrator version 24 (v24), an upcoming release of its on-premises software […]
Almo Pro AV announced that its 2026 spring E4 Experience will stop in the Washington, D.C., metro area March 17, highlighting public sector applications and emerging technologies such as drones and extended reality. The one-day event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Reston and will bring together integrators, end users and technology partners for […]
Vista by Chroma-Q announced the release of Vista 3 Release 5 (R5), the latest update to its lighting and media control software used by rental companies, production houses and lighting designers. The update introduces a range of new tools designed to expand creative control, improve system integration and streamline production workflows for both live entertainment […]
Neutrik Group Americas announced that its connectivity solutions have been integrated into NETGEAR’s new M4350-16M4V network switch, which debuted at ISE 2026. The collaboration incorporates Neutrik’s etherCON, opticalCON and powerCON connectors into the switch design to provide secure and reliable connections for AV-over-IP deployments and live event environments. The M4350-16M4V uses Neutrik’s locking connectors across […]
ATEN International has expanded its professional video wall processor portfolio with the introduction of the VW1608 16×8 Modular Video Wall Processor. The new model joins the company’s existing VW3620 (36×20) processor, offering a more compact option for mission-critical environments requiring scalable visual performance. Housed in a 4U chassis, the VW1608 supports up to 16 input […]
Alfatron Electronics has announced the VB100 Video Soundbar, an all-in-one video collaboration solution designed for medium-sized meeting rooms. The VB100 integrates a 4K Ultra HD camera, microphone array and loudspeaker into a single device aimed at simplifying room deployment. The camera features a 120-degree field of view and AI-based face tracking to capture meeting participants […]
Epson will exhibit a range of healthcare-focused print, scanning and projection solutions at HIMSS 2026, scheduled for March 10-12 at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas. The company will present its portfolio at booth No. 3561, highlighting technologies designed to improve accuracy, reliability and operational efficiency in healthcare environments. According to Epson, […]
AV Trust has launched as a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving cybersecurity practices across the commercial audio-visual and unified communications industries. Founded by Douglas Schaefer, president; Colin Birney, vice president and treasurer; and Frank Padikkala, secretary, the organization aims to advance cybersecurity in AV and UC technologies through education, research and coordinated communication around vulnerabilities […]
Innodisk announced the CXL Add-in Card (AIC), expanding its CXL portfolio with a PCIe-based memory expansion solution designed for next-generation computing and edge deployments. The CXL AIC connects via a PCIe Gen 5 x8 interface and enables additional memory capacity without occupying system DIMM slots. Designed to address growing memory demands and motherboard scalability limitations, […]
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has launched the ISE Foundation, an industry-led initiative aimed at extending the exhibition’s impact beyond its annual event through workforce development, startup support and community engagement. Established alongside ISE co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA, and supported by the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia, the Foundation creates a formal structure […]
AVer Information Inc. announced that its TR615 AI Auto Tracking PTZ camera has achieved Zoom Rooms ProAV Camera certification, confirming compatibility with Zoom Rooms systems for professional video integration. Zoom Rooms certification verifies that devices meet performance standards for stable video output, responsive PTZ control and consistent image quality when deployed within Zoom Rooms environments. […]
LG Electronics USA has received Leader-level recognition in the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for its hospitality TVs, digital signage displays and commercial monitors. The annual third-party evaluation measures the environmental, health and supply chain impact of products used in commercial spaces. In its latest assessment, LG earned Leader-level credit in key categories including guest health […]
Savant announced that JC Murphy, chief commercial officer at Savant Systems Inc., has been appointed to the Consumer Technology Association’s Smart Home Division Board of Directors. The Smart Home Division is focused on advancing the smart home market by driving awareness, demand and innovation across the industry. The division represents manufacturers, integrators, distributors and startups, […]
