By Tom Kehr CTS-D, CTS-I, LEED Green AssociateExertis Almo Recently, I saw where a manufacturer provided the following installation requirements for web and PTZ cameras: “Mount cameras at a height between 15 inches and 48 inches from the floor to comply with ADA standards for operable parts” and that cameras and their mounts should not […]

By Tom Kehr, CTS-D, CTS-I, LEED Green Associate Exertis Almo “The new pastor would like to have hardwired microphones instead of wireless for the following locations …” What a refreshing request: hardwired microphones. Yes, I’m aware that wireless cleans up the stage and wireless certainly looks better on camera, especially since so many churches are […]

By: Trevor Cooke, EarthWeb As technological advancements continue to reshape industries, so do the tactics of cybercriminals, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures. Recent data highlights the industries most targeted by cyberattacks and the substantial financial toll they exact, emphasizing the urgency for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity. Most Targeted Industries by CyberCriminals Rank […]

>Just Add Power MC-TXWP1 Wall Plate Brings Greater Flexibility to the Award-Winning MaxColor Series SEMINOLE, Fla. — June 12, 2024 — Just Add Power, a leader in AV-over-IP distribution, today announced the latest solution in its award-winning MaxColor series, the MC-TXWP1 Wall Plate. Being shown for the first time in Booth W845 at InfoComm 2024 in […]

Join ET Insights host Geoffrey Platt and industry leaders as they do a deep dive into what’s cooking for emerging tech professionals at InfoComm 2024. The event kicks off with Platt and Megan A. Dutta, editor-in-chief of LAVNCH [CODE], sharing their excitement for the 2024 show next week in Las Vegas. Next, Platt is joined […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Quebec, Canada, June 3, 2024: INOGENI introduces two revolutionary solutions designed to optimize collaboration in larger spaces: The TOGGLE ROOMS XT 3 host switcher and the U-BRIDGE 3.0 multi-device extender are built on the widely popular, award-winning TOGGLE series’ technology and redefine how we interact in modern work environments. Here’s […]

By: Trevor Cooke, EarthWeb Personal identification numbers (PINs) serve as gatekeepers to our online financial accounts, devices and sensitive information. While the concept of a four-digit PIN may seem simple, with only 10,000 possible combinations, achieving true uniqueness can be a challenge. A weak or predictable PIN can leave you vulnerable to unauthorized access — […]

By: Jon Nordmark, CEO of Iterate.ai Since the Columbine shooting in the late 90s, the conversation around gun violence in schools has only intensified, with communities across the United States seeking effective solutions to protect students and staff. Colorado lawmakers are now turning their attention to innovative safeguards, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) […]

By: Trevor Cooke, EarthWeb In an era defined by connectivity, the so-called Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we interact with technology. From smart thermostats to wearable fitness trackers, IoT devices have seamlessly integrated into our homes and businesses, offering convenience, efficiency and innovation. However, alongside these advancements comes a significant uptick in […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Sydney Paulk TD SYNNEX With the quest for a simplified “wow” factor, the use of all-in-one dvLED solutions continues to grow. These solutions offer stunning displays and unparalleled performance coupled with seamless integration and easy maintenance — in other words, an integrator’s dream. Keep reading to dive into the captivating […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) will be the recipient of fundraising efforts in the Northeast Regional Service Provider Softball Tournament on May 18, at Eisenhower Park on Long Island. According to the organization, this event not only promises a day of friendly competition between the teams from Digital Labor Solutions, Exertis Almo, Atlantis Partners but also […]

A new study conducted by researchers at TorGuard, an online protection company, has revealed the states most at risk of internet crime — and Alaska ranks #1. The TorGuard team analyzed data from the recently updated FBI Internet Crime Report to produce a list of the states most at risk of a cyberattack. The research […]

InfoComm 2024 Attendees: You asked for it, so he’s doing it. rAVe founder, Gary Kayye, will be delivering the “The Future of Workspaces is All About Experiences” educational session DURING InfoComm in Las Vegas on TUESDAY, June 11th @ 1p.m. — THIS WILL SELL OUT — so, sign up NOW! Register here. Here’s more information […]

New data reveals which U.S. states search for cybersecurity-related issues the most. The data, compiled by the research team at cloud security company AccuKnox, analyzed search terms related to cybersecurity across every U.S. state to establish which states are the most worried about cybersecurity. Vermont takes the crown as the state most worried about cybersecurity, […]

BY: Joe Davies While many of us rely on our voice assistants like Siri and Alexa for things like checking the weather or setting a timer while cooking, it might not be such a good idea to rely on them in more serious situations. Here are six things you should always avoid asking voice assistants if […]

rAVe [PUBS] is set to host a Hospitality Symposium, powered by LAVNCH, on Wednesday, May 15 — and you don’t want to miss out! “We carefully designed and curated this event specifically for AV pros working in the hospitality sector and for those who want to learn more about this lucrative market segment,” said Megan […]

By: Trevor Cooke, EarthWeb Thirty percent of internet users have been victims of a data breach as a result of having a weak password; with over five billion people using the internet today, that means one and a half billion have had their data stolen by scammers taking advantage of their bad password. With this […]

By Ron DeVoe Since I have retired from the AV industry TWICE, I have been asked to offer advice or recognition of possible fallacies in retirement enjoyment. Because ownership of an AV business requires an enormous amount of mental energy for time and resource management, goal setting and attainment, cash flow and keeping up with […]

By Sophie Gustafson Exertis Almo Over the past few years, interest in commissioning services has transitioned from desire to demand. As the final step in the system integration process, commissioning services serve as the last piece of effort before the project goes into live production — and therefore, the end user’s ownership. These finishing touches […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Jean-Pierre Simard Chief Marketing Officer, INOGENI Mastering USB pro-AV applications: From the award-winning TOGGLE and CAM230 to the new advanced TOGGLE ROOMS, INOGENI redefines BYOM/BYOD meetings at ISE 2024. Simplifying Videoconferencing Management In the dynamic landscape of videoconferencing, the recurring challenge lies in bridging the gap between complex technical […]

Québec – January 22, 2024 – INOGENI, a leader in pro-AV conferencing solutions, proudly presents TOGGLE ROOMS, an innovative BYOD/BYOM videoconference host switcher. Tailored for Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) scenarios with laptops, TOGGLE ROOMS empowers users with just one USB-C cable to enhance their meeting experiences. The 4K BYOD/BYOM switcher effortlessly links a laptop […]

By Scarlett Woodford Futuresource Consulting As corporates continue to implement return-to-office mandates, next-generation collaboration technology will become a key component of the post-COVID office environment. A new report from Futuresource Consulting shows that corporate AV budgets were squeezed during 2022 and into 2023, and the situation was exacerbated by chipset price hikes and supply chain […]

By Jason Tirado Lightware Visual Engineering According to Pew Research, roughly one-third of Americans in the labor force are millennials – those ranging in age from 27 to 42. In 2016, Millennials surpassed Generation Xers to become the largest generational group in the U.S. labor force. This means most live events will soon become Millennials […]

By Ted Romanowitz Futuresource Consulting The True MicroLED display market for pro AV and consumer televisions is set to skyrocket. According to a newly released report from Futuresource Consulting, it will accelerate from just $24.0 million in 2023, to reach annual revenues of $26.2 billion in 2032, despite expected aggressive price erosion. The specialist research […]

By Todd Heberlein Exertis Almo When my friends and I were kids, there really wasn’t a question of IF you were going to play sports, but rather which sports your parents would allow you to play. Every kid in my neighborhood was involved in some sort of team sport, ranging from baseball to volleyball. As […]

By Grant Youngman Futuresource Consulting The professional microphone market continues to achieve slow but steady post-pandemic growth, with a new report from Futuresource Consulting forecasting a CAGR of 5.9% over the next five years. That’s despite a general feeling of caution and nervousness among buyers, resulting from current economic and geopolitical issues. Recovery for the […]

Approximately 2 in 5 survey respondents say they either “sometimes,” “rarely,” or “never” install software updates, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). One of the easiest ways to protect accounts and information is to keep software and applications updated. Updates are periodically released to fix software problems and provide security patches for known vulnerabilities. […]

By Ryan Hunter, CTS, Lead AV Professional for Advanced Technology spaces, North Carolina State University North Carolina State University’s James B. Hunt Library serves a big purpose for our students, but it’s also open to the public. When the library was built more than ten years ago, multiple video walls were installed simultaneously, and they […]

By Marco Cella Extron There was a girl in my circle of college acquaintances named Aubrey; she was a very talented composer and welcoming spirit that could easily fit alongside every human archetype on Earth. Arguing with her was impossible: shoulder shrug, wide smile and heartland accent were the lethal weapons that made her extremely […]

By Shubham Kumar and Olivia Lowden Futuresource Consulting After enjoying unprecedented growth during the pandemic, the global professional pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera market has become increasingly competitive. Futuresource Consulting’s new report shows the global pro PTZ market declined in value YoY in FY2022 for the first time since the pandemic, as the urgency to equip spaces […]

Phishing attacks have become an increasingly common problem for organizations of all sizes and can be very difficult to spot. It’s important every individual stop and think before clicking on a link or opening an attachment and know how to spot red flags. Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 guidance provides the tools needed to recognize and […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Haley Woods TD SYNNEX Money is the bottom line when it comes to business transactions. As much as we all want to bring solutions to the market that are the most user-friendly and needs-focused, the elephant in the room is often the budget. We know what we want and […]