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..
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has installed ARHT live hologram technology at its campuses in Lausanne, Switzerland and Singapore to expand the scope and reach of its executive education programs while minimizing climate impact. The technology will increase the ways in which its faculty and guest speakers can be deployed to deliver and […]
My latest videocast was all about ViewSonic and its plans at the upcoming InfoComm 2023 show. ViewSonic will be in booth 1614 and, as its AV channel manager in Canada, Stan Klebanoff demonstrates here that the big intro will include its foldable all-in-one LED and a new 105” ViewBoard specifically designed to accommodate the 21:9 […]
Quam Nichols has launched a new vandal-resistant horn called the System 36VPS. This loudspeaker is designed for safety applications where high sound output and reliable operation are of critical importance. In the event of an emergency, the System 36VPS can be used to broadcast emergency messages, warnings, and instructions. It’s also applicable in non-emergency situations […]
Snap One announced the opening of a new five-story, 94,983 square-foot co-headquarters on the Innovation Pointe Campus in Lehi, Utah (1355 West Innovation Way, Suite 125, Lehi, Utah 84043). According to Snap One COO Jeff Dungan, the new co-headquarters features an Innovation Center with an “expanded number of state-of-the-art laboratories, test areas and training facilities” that […]
HuddleCamHD just debuted a controller for its PTZ lineup, dubbed the HC-JOY-G4 joystick controller. Using serial PTZ control, the HC-JOY-G4 is designed to deliver workflow across a wide range of working environments and demands. Designed like the PTZOptics Superjoy, the HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G4 features an ergonomic design and seven camera quick-select buttons for fast switching between […]
PK Sound has partnered with Regional Distributors to make its patented solutions readily available throughout the EU. Belgium-based distribution firm FACE will represent PK in Central Europe while Barcelona’s Adagio Pro will represent the brand in Southern Europe. “After months of close collaboration laying the foundation for our expansion into the EU, we’re proud to […]
Two AVIXA superstars, Sam Minish and Megan Kuhman, joined me on my latest videocast to explain three important InfoComm 2023 happenings; the AVIXA Women’s Council Breakfast, a brand-new Career Empowerment Event and how the organization will leverage its Xchange Live platform during the show. #AVtweeps are invited to participate in all three events, and this […]
LG Business Solutions has introduced a new DLP-based 4K UHD laser projector featuring 21:9 aspect ratio support, aimed at UCC rooms. The new 6,000 ANSI lumen LG ProBeam BU60PSM is is optimized for Microsoft Teams Front Row but can be used in any kind of wide screen/ultra wide screen room application where you want a […]
Angekis just debuted the Saber X, a PTZ camera designed for high-end video production. With True 4K video running at up to 60 frames per second, a 30X Optical Zoom factor and a full range of connectivity options, Angekis says the Saber X is designed for professional livestreaming and recording. The Saber X features a […]
As one of Mexico’s two independent armed forces, the Mexican Navy consists of about 68,200 personnel, 180 ships and 130 aircrafts. Given Mexico’s large area of water and extensive coastline, the Mexican Navy’s duties are very important. Its missions include the war on drugs, protecting oil wells and helping people in hurricane relief operations and […]
Planar just announced the Planar UltraRes W Series 105-inch ultra-wide format LCD display, “optimized for next-generation collaboration for today’s modern hybrid workforce.” The Planar UltraRes W Series claims to provide customers with a secure, 105-inch ultra-wide format display that is ideally sized to suit the most popular unified communications and video collaboration platforms including Microsoft […]
WyreStorm will use its booth (#3515) at InfoComm 2023 to show you how it has become a complete ecosystem producer at every signal routing and distribution level. I mean everything from HDBaseT to AV-over-IP — from streaming to 10G (and everything in-between), Wyrestorm can. In fact, if you watch this videocast, you’ll see and hear […]
In a month filled with AI-marketing hype product releases (most of which we decided NOT to post as they were either lies or highly exaggerated implementations of AI), Savant has introduced the Savant Smart Network, a learning wireless network solution leveraging Juniper Mist Wi-Fi technology designed for smart home integrators. Savant says its Smart Network […]
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five female biometrics leaders as recipients of the 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program presented by SIA with support from sponsor IDEMIA and NEC Corporation of America and organizational and media partners AVISIAN, Biometric Update, FindBiometrics, Mobile ID World and SIA’s Identity & Biometric […]
Absen just added Geoffrey De Schepper Bruggeman as business development manager for Benelux and Will Miles as pre-sales engineer for U.K. and Europe. Absen says De Schepper Bruggeman has a “rich understanding of client needs and expectations within the Benelux region.” Specializing in AV and LED, he worked for NOVID NV, a prestigious AV and […]
Jetbuilt announced a strengthened membership engagement with the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA). Jetbuilt has emphasized forging relationships with NSCA’s community of commercial electronic systems professionals and, in turn, providing access to Jetbuilt’s proposal generation and project management. NSCA connects electronic systems integration professionals, including integrators, manufacturers, consultants and other industry experts, with the right […]
CYP Europe just debuted something called the CR-KP4 8-Button Control Keypad. Basically, it’s an LCD touch wall plate surrounded by eight buttons for control of a room. The CR-KP4 is aimed at both home and commercial applications. This eight-button keypad can send commands to any Ethernet-controlled or relay-controllable device in a system and works via […]
The Q-SYS division of QSC just hired Christopher Jaynes as senior vice president of Software Technologies. In this role, Chris will lead Q-SYS software engineering as well as advanced research and technologies, including artificial intelligence/machine learning, cloud and data. Jaynes founded Mersive Technologies in 2006 to support a “more collaborative and engaging workplace and grew […]
InfoComm 2023 Attendees: You asked for it, so I am doing it. I will be delivering my “The Future of Workspaces is All About Experiences” session DURING InfoComm in Orlando on TUESDAY, June 13th @ 3 p.m. — THIS WILL SELL OUT — so sign up NOW! Register here. Here’s more information: “Whether we liked […]
Digital Projection announced the appointment of four new individuals to its U.S. sales team. The company says these additions help strengthen DP’s presence and adoption of its advanced imaging products across the U.S. through greater dealer support and service. Joining DP’s U.S. sales team are Alan Davies, TOLA (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas) region; Andy Towers, […]
AMX and Logitech have collaborated to create an integration driver for Google Meet hardware. The integration provides “critical room device control pages within the Google Meet application, allowing systems integrators to create custom user interface pages in conjunction with Logitech hardware.” The Logitech portfolio offers a variety of solutions to provide user experiences for all […]
BenQ announced that its BenQ Boards integrate with ClassLink, a global education provider of access and analytics products. ClassLink offers “instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamlined class rostering, automated account provisioning and actionable analytics.” BenQ says using a Board setup with ClassLink is a secure and simple way to ensure teachers […]
UFlex, a global leader in sustainable, flexible packaging and polymer sciences serving industry-leading corporate clients such as Coca-Cola, L’Oreal, and Mars Wrigley, sought to modernize the corporate boardroom at its headquarters in Noida, India. The boardroom makeover featured enhanced functionality with no visible hardware for an aesthetically pleasing look. The project schedule was very tight, […]
WolfVision added a new BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) web conferencing feature for its Cynap systems. The new functionality is available immediately, free of charge with the latest firmware update v1.58, for Cynap Pure models and above. In addition to Cynap’s existing multiplatform web conferencing functionality, which enables Zoom, Microsoft Teams and WebRTC web meetings […]
Matrox Video announced the launch of its new Matrox LUMA series of graphics cards with Intel Arc GPUs. The series consists of three single-slot cards: the LUMA A310, a low-profile fanless card; the LUMA A310F, a low-profile fanned card; and the LUMA A380, a full-sized fanned card. Matrox Video developed the LUMA range to satisfy […]
When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, select models of the Philips X-Line series of displays from PPDS have been certified for the consistent, stable presentation of source content. These video wall displays have passed Extron’s“ extensive testing program and are now identified as ‘Quantum Ultra Certified.’” Philips X-Line […]
D-Tools announced the addition of Jason Knott as data solutions architect and evangelist effective July 5, 2023. Knott has been a “fixture in the custom electronics industry for decades,” heading up CE Pro, a trade publication and industry news website, since 2000. Knott will work with the industry information and insights team in his role […]
Vanco International announced a partnership with Tenmat, a passive fire protection manufacturer. Dealers can now access advanced fire-rated enclosures for use with speakers and lighting fixtures through any Vanco distributor. When installing anything in a fire-rated ceiling, integrators must take steps to prevent the spread of flame through the aperture. With Tenmat’s intumescent technology, the […]
Kinetic Technologies has joined the SDVoE Alliance as an adopting member. Kinetic Technologies designs, develops and markets “innovative, high-performance analog and mixed-signal power management and video/audio conversion semiconductors.” Headquartered in California, Kinetic Technologies provides proprietary technology for various markets, including consumer, communications, industrial, automotive and enterprise. “We are excited to welcome Kinetic Technologies to the […]
Alto Technologies, a new EMEA-based distributor, announced its latest partnership with DVDO, a manufacturer of ProAV video data connectivity solutions, professional-grade cameras, AV switches, splitters, matrices, extenders and controllers. The partnership will bring DVDO’s full portfolio of solutions to the U.K. and Ireland, making it easier for dealers to offer reliable and user-friendly AV and […]
InfoComm is — for the first time ever — partnering with Moment Factory and Atlanta-based LED design and manufacturer Nanolumens to bring three days of interactive experiences to the show this June 14-16 in Orlando. The Interactive Experience created by Moment Factory powered by Nanolumens (booth 361) will showcase a selection of “distinct visual systems […]
ClearOne has announced the immediate market availability of the ClearOne Versa UCS2100 Collaboration Switcher Kit for today’s hybrid, flexible unified communications (UC) meeting spaces. “Our partners rely on ClearOne to lead the way in the development of real-world solutions that meet the needs of today’s ever-changing meeting and collaboration customers across all vertical markets, and […]
