The LAVNCH [CODE] team is proud to announce the inaugural Out of This World Experiences Awards! These awards will highlight next-level experiences—the ones that absolutely blow your mind and use technology in new and creative ways. “Technology can make or break an experience. We’re looking for the most creative installations of technology, the ones that […]

According to a study by Odyssey Mentoring, people who mentor typically earn $25,000 a year in additional compensation, on average, then do people who do not mentor. In the final episode of our Girl Boss series—held on March 14 at 1 p.m. ET—Megan A. Dutta will be joined by Cory Schaeffer and Carol Campbell to […]

Crestron has introduced new LED Light Fixtures created to meet the design, intelligence, elegance and customization that homeowners demand; the new fully tunable light fixtures add real-time personalized lighting control fit into the Crestron Home operating system.  Through the Crestron Home platform, users have full control of the color of their lights including hue, saturation, […]

How can remote participants achieve a virtual presence in the room for a more productive and pleasant experience? Find out in a free LAVNCH & LEARN on March 8 at 1 p.m EST. rAVe’s Gary Kayye and Jabra’s Javed Tufail will be joined by ScreenBeam’s Jay Taylor and Parker Dunbar to discuss how to make hybrid […]

CompTIA is set to create additional certifications and learning resources to serve the fast-growing market for data skills. The association’s first data-specific credential, CompTIA Data+, will launch this quarter. CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. Additional new certifications and learning materials centered on […]

According to a study by Wrike, some 94% of workers report feeling stress at work, and almost a third say their stress level is high to unsustainably high. In the next episode of the Girl Boss LAVNCH & LEARN series, Megan A. Dutta will be joined by a panel of experts – Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, Carrie […]

Dimensional Innovations (DI), an experience design, technology and build firm, has named Chad Hutson as executive director. With over 20 years’ experience in the digital, branded environment, and design industries, Hutson brings a wealth of expertise to DI and will help spearhead experience innovation and technology-driven storytelling for the company. “Dimensional Innovations is an industry […]

Something we know in the AV industry is that content has and always will be king when it comes to digital signage. Whether it’s showing critical information like COVID-19 policies or designs that “wow” customers, there’s no doubt that content is the key to digital signage success. In this upcoming DS LAVNCH and LEARN, we’ll […]

We’ve all faced times where we feel underqualified and incapable of a task or job presented to us, and that certainly doesn’t stop when we get to the workplace. If you find yourself thinking, “I’m not technical enough for this,” we have a news flash for you: you are! In the upcoming Girl Boss LAVNCH […]

The digital signage industry is constantly evolving; from products to content to services, the industry is constantly on the move and adapting to the next big thing. So, what’s trending now and what will be trending in the next 18 months? Join rAVe’s Megan A. Dutta as she explores this topic with Laura Davis-Taylor, Paul […]

On Tuesday, Dec. 14, XTEN-AV will host a LAVNCH & LEARN event with rAVe’s own Gary Kayye. Joined by XTEN-AV co-founders Vib Singh and Sahil Dhingra, the trio will discuss XTEN-AV’s current features as well as what’s coming up next for the company. “We’re very excited to be a part of the LAVNCH & LEARN […]

Communication styles can vary wildly from person to person and from gender to gender, which is why workplace communication has always been such a hot topic. In the upcoming Girl Boss LAVNCH & LEARN, “I’m Not Sorry: Effective Communication in the Workplace,” a panel of experts will review topics like how to stop saying you’re sorry […]

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., I sat down to reflect on what I’m thankful for this year. And, as always, it’s #AVTweeps. It made my heart so incredibly happy to see so many of my AV friends at InfoComm this year in Orlando. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been using technology to […]

Each year, thousands of AV professionals gather together for InfoComm in either Las Vegas or Orlando. The show can feel like a giant reunion for your AV family, with networking events galore, new products to explore and classes to attend. #AVtweeps will proudly tell you how many years they’ve attended the show. But what about […]

On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Gary Kayye will be joined by Xyte CEO Omer Brookstein for a compelling discussion on AV and cloud convergence; they will also discuss the concept of Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS). During the live, interactive LAVNCH & LEARN, attendees will learn what a true HaaS model means and the toolsets required to achieve them. […]

Last week, #AVtweeps gathered for InfoComm 2021 in Orlando, Florida. For many, it was the first time they had seen this many of their peers in the same room since ISE 2020 in Amsterdam. We asked AV professionals to share their favorite show memories. Here’s what they had to say! What was your favorite part […]

Sara Potecha headlined the annual AVIXA Women’s Council Breakfast at InfoComm 2021. Potecha, a well-known author and speaker, examined how being “pressed” leads to two different roads, one where we become stressed, repressed, unimpressed and downright depressed — or one where we learn to decompress, reimagine, recover and, in time, become irrepressible. During the breakfast, […]

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, InfoComm 2021 attendees gathered in Room W310 for the 10th annual Tweetup, an event where AV professionals who chat on social media can meet IRL (that’s internet speak for in real life). “Clearly this year’s InfoComm is very different than previous years, but we were excited to host #AVTweeps at our […]

On Tuesday, Nov. 9, experts from NETGEAR will sit down with Gary Kayye to share their best practices, tips and tricks for getting the most out of an AV-over-IP network. During the live, interactive LAVNCH & LEARN, attendees will learn how to select the right network switch for AV-over-IP installs and how to avoid pitfalls […]

Routing and switching is constantly evolving in ProAV — especially with the proliferation of faster internet, higher resolutions and more equipment added to the network daily. Ahead of the show, we spoke with InfoComm 2021 exhibitors to explore what signal routing/switching trends AV professionals should be aware of before they head to Orlando for the […]

Spooky season has arrived. It’s time to bust out the pumpkins, ghouls and goblins. But how can you make your Halloween setup hauntingly cool? By using audiovisual equipment, obviously! In the spirit of spooky season, we asked #AVTweeps to share their best tips for the ultimate Halloween scenes. Here’s what they had to say… Chuck […]

The pro audio market is expected to grow from slightly over $4B In 2020 to over $5.5B by 2026, according to an August 2021 report. From hybrid conferencing solutions to explosive sound in arenas to immersive audio applications, there’s no limit to what this market can do. Ahead of the show, we spoke with InfoComm […]

Networking is a key aspect of any tradeshow, but it will be especially important at this year’s InfoComm. To promote AV industry connections, AtlasIED is hosting a “Golf, Gear & Grub” event at the show. On Wednesday, Oct. 27 (InfoComm Day 1), AtlasIED is inviting all AV professionals to join the company for a night […]

Digital signage is poised for strong revenue growth, with a forecast of $32 billion in 2021, increasing to $44.7 billion in 2026, according to AVIXA’s 2021 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis. With this in mind, it’s no surprise Digital Signage will be a major focus at InfoComm 2021. To start, AVIXA (producers of InfoComm), along […]

Extended reality (XR) is cool, there’s no denying that. AV professionals should all want to get their hands on this technology and experiment with its possibilities. And not just for fun … it makes financial sense to do so. According to an August 2021 report by Market Research Future, the XR market was valued at […]

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing for much longer than anyone expected, it should come as no surprise that conferencing and collaboration is a major focus for AV professionals. According to one report, the unified communication and collaboration (UCC) market size is expected to grow from USD 67.4 billion in 2021 to USD 127.5 billion by […]

CompTIA is accepting applications for the Fall 2021 edition of its Aspiring Tech Pro Scholarship Program. Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to 10 students who are pursuing a career in technology and are student members of CompTIA. A student membership in the association is free and available to any student interested in learning […]

On Thursday, Sept. 2, over 150 industry professionals gathered together at the Women in Consumer Technology’s (WiCT) 13th Annual CEDIA EXPO Networking Reception and Luncheon in Indianapolis. “To be able fill this room when we really had no clue how the show would go is spectacular,” Carol Campbell, founder, WiCT, said in her welcome address […]

CompTIA has published its “2021 Emerging Technology Top 10 List”, which focuses on the top business applications related to artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. CompTIA’s Emerging Technology Community, recognizing a gap between the promise and profit of emerging technologies, shifted the focus of the annual list of emerging technologies to uncover […]

A passionate and dedicated leader who has earned high praise and respect from her peers in the dynamic technology world, Hannah Lloyd, has been named Member of the Year by CompTIA. Lloyd, vice president of channel sales at inSOC, is being recognized by CompTIA for her outstanding service to and impact on the association and […]