Women in AV/IT announced that it has appointed five new members to its Board of Directors alongside the nomination of a new Vice President. Joining the board are Vanessa Tolisano, Gisela Ramirez, Kristy Demsay, Kim Lonas and Susan Milwit, and Cheryl Walton has been nominated to serve as Vice President. Vanessa Tolisano is a program […]

SMPTE officially announced that its entire Standards catalog is now freely available to the global media technology community. The company said that this includes all published SMPTE Standards, Recommended Practices, Engineering Guidelines and Registered Disclosure Documents (RDDs), as well as all future releases. “This was a decision we did not make lightly,” said SMPTE president […]

InfoComm 2026 has just begun, and already, it’s a variety of AV innovations. The show featured new product launches, next-level innovations and even a few surprise announcements. At this year’s show, we changed our awards structure and this year’s winners were chosen by a panel of judges. It’s difficult to choose from such a variety […]

Before the doors open at InfoComm 2026, Emily Dean and I hit the show floor to see how set up is going. We also discuss some of the biggest trends heading into this year’s show, including the continued evolution of AI in AV, the ongoing conversation around display technology. And don’t forget to grab your […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST InfoComm 2026 is rapidly approaching. Booths are being built, demos are being fine-tuned and product launches are being readied for their debut in Las Vegas. With nearly 750 exhibitors spread across the convention center, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer size and scope of the show. That’s where […]

In our last pre-InfoComm Rants & rAVes before we leave for Las Vegas, I spoke with Chaz Porter, director of global sales at FSR, about the products the company is bringing to the show. During our conversation, Chaz discussed the continued growth of FSR’s Cable Pilot retractable cable system and how changing meeting room designs […]

Our latest pre-InfoComm Rants & rAVes features Brian Phillips, director of product marketing for collaboration solutions at HP, about the latest innovations coming to the HP Poly portfolio. During our conversation, Brian shared how HP Poly is leveraging AI to improve meeting experiences through technologies like DirectorAI, multi-camera switching and VoiceScoreAI. We also discussed HP […]

InfoComm 2026 is almost here! AHHHH! Gary and I reveal this year’s official rAVe T-shirt, explain how attendees can get one in Las Vegas. The episode also features a pre-recorded interview with Shure’s Tyler Troutman on the new IntelliMix Room Kits and IntelliMix Foundation System for Zoom Rooms, followed by a conversation with Elysium LED […]

Our latest pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes episode features Yolanda Pi of Taiwan External Trade Development Council about the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion and what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show. During our conversation, Yolanda explained how the pavilion brings together 11 Taiwan Excellence-winning companies under the theme “Taiwan AI Island,” showcasing innovations […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST InfoComm 2026 is rapidly approaching. Booths are being built, demos are being fine-tuned and product launches are being readied for their debut in Las Vegas. With nearly 750 exhibitors spread across the convention center, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer size and scope of the show. That’s where […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST INOGENI will use InfoComm 2026 to demonstrate a range of collaboration and AV integration technologies designed to simplify hybrid meeting environments. The company’s exhibit at booth C7153 will focus on automation, BYOM flexibility, AV-over-IP integration and USB-C extension technologies under the theme “Smart AV made easy.” CAMTRACK One of the […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm-2026 series, I spoke with David Missall of Sennheiser about the company’s latest collaboration and audio innovations heading to Las Vegas. During our conversation, David shared details on the new TeamConnect Ceiling M Plus, including its PartnerLink integration capabilities and browser-based interface, as well as updates to Sennheiser’s evolving cloud management […]

In our latest pre-InfoComm-2026 Rants & rAVes, I spoke with Pete Herr of Shure about what attendees can expect to see from the company in Las Vegas. During our conversation, Pete shared updates on the IntelliMix Bar Pro, which makes its first major U.S. appearance at InfoComm, as well as new additions to Shure’s Microflex […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 videocast series, I spoke with Paul Harris, founder and CEO of Aurora Multimedia, about the company’s latest innovations and what attendees can expect to see at the show. During our conversation, Paul shared details about Aurora’s upcoming Dante-over-Wi-Fi technology, including the challenges of delivering low-latency wireless audio and the […]

In our latest pre-InfoComm 2026 episode of Rants & rAVes, I spoke with Sudeep Trivedi, head of strategy and alliances for Logitech for Business at Logitech, about the company’s latest workplace innovations and ecosystem partnerships. During our conversation, we discussed new integrations for Logitech Spot, how organizations are turning workplace data into actionable insights and […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! As AV systems become increasingly networked, the relationship between AV and IT continues to evolve. From cybersecurity and cloud management to AV-over-IP and remote monitoring, today’s projects often require closer collaboration between teams with different priorities and expertise. This month’s Temperature Check […]

As part of my pre-InfoComm 2026 coverage, I spoke with Zec Voislav, director of product development at WyreStorm, about the company’s latest approach to AV control, cloud management and deployment simplicity. During our conversation, Zec explained how WyreStorm’s new control platform leverages Node-RED, AI-assisted workflows and customizable user interfaces to help integrators tackle complex projects […]

In our latest pre-InfoComm episode of Rants & rAVes, I spoke with Omer Brookstein, founder and CEO of Xyte, about the evolution of connected AV devices, the growing role of agentic AI and why open ecosystems continue to be a major focus for enterprise customers. During our conversation, Omer explained how the industry is moving […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 videocast series, I spoke with Joshua Kell, CEO of Horizon AVL and Esports Integration, about why esports has become much more than gaming and how it’s creating new opportunities across AV, broadcast and production. We discussed the unique design challenges of esports facilities, the growing role of broadcast workflows […]

In our latest pre-InfoComm 2026 videocast episode, I spoke with Matt Barfield, senior manager of professional services at Promethean, about the company’s growing presence in workplace, government, healthcare and higher education environments. During our conversation, Matt explained how Promethean is expanding beyond its traditional education roots through a broader collaboration strategy that includes interactive displays, […]

As part our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Bryan Chan, head of U.S. RBU at E Ink, about the company’s growing role in the digital signage market and the evolution of large-format color e-paper. During our conversation, Bryan explained how advancements in color technologies such as Spectra 6 and Kaleido are […]

Gary Kayye and I catch up ahead of InfoComm 2026, discuss Epson’s surprising entry into the dvLED market and ask the important question: is Gary’s schedule full yet? They’re also joined by Ben Roth, founder and CEO of Original Syndicate, for a conversation about why communications is no longer just an AV, IT or broadcast […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 coverage, I spoke with Yasemin Fröhlacher of easescreen about the growing role of AI in digital signage and why privacy needs to be part of that conversation from the start. During our discussion, Yasemin explained the difference between identity-based and context-based AI, how organizations can create intelligent digital signage […]

Epson announced the LE-C1 Series, its first all-in-one direct view LED (dvLED) display lineup, expanding its commercial display portfolio beyond projection technology. The new series is designed for indoor environments that require large-format, high-brightness visual displays and will be demonstrated at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas from June 17-19. Powered by chip-on-board (COB) technology, the […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 series of videocasts, I spoke with Jeff Muto from ViewSonic about the company’s evolving approach to dvLED, commercial displays and real-world deployment strategies. During our conversation, Jeff explained why the industry is starting to move away from pure specification chasing and toward more practical conversations around viewing distance, operational […]

As part of rAVe’s pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Anders Karlsson, co-founder and CEO of Humly, about the company’s evolving workplace technology ecosystem and its new brand identity debuting in North America at InfoComm 2026. During our conversation, Anders explained how workplace expectations have shifted as hybrid work, collaboration technology and […]

In the latest episode in our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Tylor Chen from Yealink about the company’s evolving AV and collaboration ecosystem and how Yealink is approaching AI-powered workplace experiences. During our conversation, Tylor discussed why organizations are increasingly prioritizing deployment simplicity, standardization and long-term ecosystem strategies as collaboration environments […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Chris Crichlow, founder and managing director of CFLEX, about the rapid evolution of production, streaming and broadcast workflows. During our conversation, Chris explained how traditional broadcast infrastructure is colliding with more agile, cloud-based and creator-driven production models, why production teams are being […]

In our latest Rants & rAVes episode, I spoke with Olly Henderson, vice president of video product at Jabra, about the new PanaCast U30 and the growing demand for flexible BYOD collaboration spaces. We discussed why huddle rooms and smaller meeting spaces have become such a major focus area, how organizations are approaching simpler USB-C-based […]

As part of my our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Chris Bischoff, senior manager at Republic Services, about the operational realities of supporting Microsoft Teams Rooms and modern collaboration environments at enterprise scale. During our conversation, Chris discussed the growing pressure AV and IT teams face as user expectations around meeting […]

In our latest Rants & rAVes videocast, I spoke with Derek Snyder, global sales director for Hosa Technology, about the company’s evolution from a legacy analog audio brand into a growing player in the AV integration space. During our conversation, Derek discussed how changing workflows, digital connectivity and increasingly networked AV systems are reshaping customer […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Brant Mathiason about the evolving role of connectivity infrastructure in modern AV systems and why connectors, cabling and signal integrity still matter more than most people realize. During our conversation, Brant discussed the launch of Neutrik’s new training platform, the growing need […]