Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett is the managing editor at rAVe [PUBS]. Contact her at steph@ravepubs.com.

Navori Adds Third-Party Data Integration to Digital Signage Platform

Navori has expanded the capabilities of its digital signage software with support for third-party data integration, allowing dynamic content updates based on real-time inputs from widely used business and productivity platforms. The company’s software now integrates with data sources such as Microsoft Power BI, Google Sheets, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Engage and Monday.com, as well as […]

Navori Adds Third-Party Data Integration to Digital Signage Platform

Lutron Acquires Orluna, Marking First International Expansion

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. has acquired Orluna LED Technologies Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of architectural lighting fixtures. The move marks Lutron’s first acquisition outside of North America. Founded in 2010, Orluna designs and manufactures downlights, uplights, surface fixtures and track lighting used primarily in luxury residential and hospitality environments. The company has operations in Hertfordshire […]

Lutron Acquires Orluna, Marking First International Expansion

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1438: Yealink Brings AI-Powered Meeting Magic — and Happy Hour — to InfoComm 2025

I caught up with Tylor Chen, director of channel sales at Yealink, to talk about what the company’s bringing to InfoComm 2025 — and it’s a lot more than just sleek hardware. From the debut of the MeetingBoard Pro to the U.S. launch of AVOne, Yealink is doubling down on AI-powered collaboration and secure Android-based […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1438: Yealink Brings AI-Powered Meeting Magic — and Happy Hour — to InfoComm 2025

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Yealink’s Fuhan Lee

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Yealink’s Fuhan Lee

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With PlexusAV’s Steven Cogels

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With PlexusAV’s Steven Cogels

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1437: Shure Unpacks IntelliMix Foundation Ahead of InfoComm 2025

Gary and I sat down with Peter Herr from Shure to talk about the company’s big InfoComm 2025 reveal — the IntelliMix Foundation system. We asked him what it is, who it’s for and why it matters. With built-in Windows compute and a focus on streamlining system design without giving up flexibility, this new solution […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1437: Shure Unpacks IntelliMix Foundation Ahead of InfoComm 2025

INOGENI Unveils 4 New Innovations at InfoComm 2025

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST June 3, 2025 – INOGENI is excited to showcase its cutting-edge solutions at InfoComm 2025, booth #2709, unveiling four new products designed to enhance videoconferencing and AV integration. Introducing the IP2USB Converter for NDI, RTSP, and more, U-BRIDGE USB-C Extender, U-BRIDGE 3 WP USB 3.0 Extender with a wall plate, […]

INOGENI Unveils 4 New Innovations at InfoComm 2025

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1436: Inside Christie’s InfoComm 2025 Plans

I caught up with Mike Bernhardt and Joel St-Denis, directors of product management at Christie, to get a preview of what the company is rolling out at InfoComm 2025. From the North American debut of the Jazz and Sapphire Series projectors to the latest on the MicroTiles and Core Series, Christie’s got a full slate […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1436: Inside Christie’s InfoComm 2025 Plans

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1435: Laila Hede Jensen Talks Digital Signage Strategy Ahead of InfoComm 2025

I sit down with Laila Hede Jensen, CEO of Zenova and digital signage powerhouse, to talk about the three sessions she’s leading at InfoComm 2025. From the influence of Gen Z and AI on engagement strategies to creating sustainable signage systems that actually reduce carbon footprints, Laila brings her global experience and big-picture thinking to […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1435: Laila Hede Jensen Talks Digital Signage Strategy Ahead of InfoComm 2025

Utelogy Adds Agentic AI to Cloud Platform for Smarter AV/UC Control

Utelogy has added AI configuration, analytics and integration to its cloud-based control platform. The integration of Agentic AI with Utelogy’s MCP Server brings control, insight and automation directly to users—via chat or voice. The experience is secure, leveraging OAuth 2.0 authentication, and the company says it’s easy to deploy. It enables IT and AV teams […]

Utelogy Adds Agentic AI to Cloud Platform for Smarter AV/UC Control

Savant Adds Modern Forms Fans by WAC as Recommended Partner for Smart Home Integration

Savant announced Modern Forms Fans by WAC as a recommended partner, creating an opportunity for integrators offering best-in-class smart home solutions to their clients. Six families of Modern Forms Fans are now available to order from the Savant Store, including Aura, Aviator, Axis, Skylark, Wynd and Zephyr. Each fan can be controlled directly within the […]

Savant Adds Modern Forms Fans by WAC as Recommended Partner for Smart Home Integration

CrimsonAV Is Focused on Kiosks at InfoComm 2025

CrimsonAV will debut three new mounting solutions at InfoComm 2025: KFP255TA-BB: A dual-sided interactive touch kiosk designed for high-traffic indoor environments. It offers back-to-back 55-inch portrait displays with 10-point infrared touchscreen capability, allowing interaction on both sides. The kiosk supports integration with BrightSign or Android 5.1 media players, features tool-free installation, tamper-resistant locking and built-in […]

CrimsonAV Is Focused on Kiosks at InfoComm 2025

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1433: Uniguest’s Vision for Campus, Sports and Enterprise Hubs

James Keen, EVP of marketing at Uniguest, joins me to preview what’s in store for InfoComm 2025 — and it’s more than just a booth (though yes, you should definitely stop by Booth 5186). From Campus Hub to Sports Hub to Enterprise Hub, Uniguest is building out a bold ecosystem of connected experiences across verticals. […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1433: Uniguest’s Vision for Campus, Sports and Enterprise Hubs

Digital Audio Labs Debuts Livemix Pro

Digital Audio Labs has released Livemix Pro, a personal monitoring system that delivers scalable 64-channel audio and introduces a group mix mode for control in live and studio environments. Livemix Pro is designed to adapt to various workflows, offering configurations of 16, 32, 48 or 64 Dante-networked audio channels at 96 kHz, with the ability […]

Digital Audio Labs Debuts Livemix Pro

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Nureva’s Nancy Knowlton

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Nureva’s Nancy Knowlton

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With AVer’s James Salter

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With AVer’s James Salter

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Telycam’s Ivy Li

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Telycam’s Ivy Li

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1432: Designing for Humans, Not Just Spaces

Adriana Rojas, director of interiors at HOK, joins me to talk about designing for people first — whether it’s in wide-open collaboration zones, tech-rich workplace environments, or cross-cultural conversations about AV. At InfoComm 2025, Adriana is leading the charge with three standout sessions: Engaging User Experiences in Open Meeting Spaces Workplace IoT, Data Collection, and […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1432: Designing for Humans, Not Just Spaces

Savant Donates Power Storage Systems to Underserved Communities via GRID Alternatives

Savant Systems has partnered with GRID Alternatives, a nonprofit focused on renewable energy access and environmental justice, to support communities in Puerto Rico and Mexico. As part of the initiative, Savant will donate Power Storage 20 units, provide technical assistance, and contribute to hands-on training through GRID’s Installation Basics Training (IBT) courses. Recipients of the […]

Savant Donates Power Storage Systems to Underserved Communities via GRID Alternatives

Almo Pro AV Unveils New Logo and Brand Refresh at InfoComm 2025

Almo Pro AV has debuted a refreshed brand identity and new logo at InfoComm 2025, marking a strategic update to its public-facing presence. The rebrand, which will be shown at Booth 1615, aligns the company under the broader Almo Corporation name and emphasizes its focus on professional audiovisual services and distribution. “This is a refinement—not […]

Almo Pro AV Unveils New Logo and Brand Refresh at InfoComm 2025

Cobalt Digital to Showcase IPMX and Hybrid AV Solutions at InfoComm 2025

Cobalt Digital will demonstrate a range of IPMX-compliant and hybrid solutions for audio, video and multiviewing at InfoComm 2025, June 11–13 in Orlando. The company’s booth (2804) will feature new mini converters, openGear cards and frames, standalone encoders and decoders, and its ARIA audio-monitor line. The ARIA AUD-MON audio monitor occupies a single rack-unit and […]

Cobalt Digital to Showcase IPMX and Hybrid AV Solutions at InfoComm 2025

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1431: More Than Pretty Hardware — Humly Sense and Smarter Workspaces

Everyone knows Humly for its sleek design — but there’s a lot more going on under the surface this year. I talked with Humly CEO Anders Karlsson ahead of InfoComm about Humly Sense, its new virtual data gateway that turns your existing tech (yep, even your video bars and control panels) into insight-rich workplace intelligence. […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1431: More Than Pretty Hardware — Humly Sense and Smarter Workspaces

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1430: Datavideo’s VoiceTRX100 Just Got Smarter — I Got the Live Demo

Datavideo isn’t just talking automation — they’re demoing it in real time. I sat down with Craig and Miguel ahead of InfoComm 2025 to get the scoop on what’s new with the VoiceTRX100, why they ditched the ceiling mic (in this particular setup), and how pressure mats now factor into automated camera moves. It’s flexible, […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1430: Datavideo’s VoiceTRX100 Just Got Smarter — I Got the Live Demo

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1429: Nate Hall on the New Streaming Reality

I interviewed Nate Hall — broadcast veteran, CEO of Stream Virtual, and producer of some seriously big-name content — about his upcoming InfoComm session. He’s walking attendees through how streaming has evolved and what you actually need to create something good. We got into emotional connection, low-lift setups that still look polished, and why the […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1429: Nate Hall on the New Streaming Reality

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1428: Audio-Technica’s Upgrades That Listen

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I talk with Mark Donovan, director of commercial applications at Audio-Technica, about what the company is bringing to InfoComm. From upgrades to its ceiling array microphone to its the Engineer Sound Wireless system — the big sibling to System 20 Pro — Mark shares what attendees can expect […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1428: Audio-Technica’s Upgrades That Listen

rAVe [TV] — Episode 217: Gary’s Back, Shure’s Making Moves, and InfoComm News is Piling Up

Everyone, welcome Gary back as my co-host! He’s still recovering from his recent surgery, but I’m so excited to have him back. We’ve got big news from Shure with guest Peter Herr. Plus: InfoComm registration reminders (use code “RAVE”), awards updates, and the latest updates from Jabra, Crestron, Google, AVer, and more. Catch it all […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 217: Gary’s Back, Shure’s Making Moves, and InfoComm News is Piling Up

Here’s Everything Renkus-Heinz Has Planned for InfoComm 2025

Renkus-Heinz will once again deliver a unique demo room experience at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando. Building on the success of InfoComm 2024 and ISE 2025, the company will use its audio demo room to simulate real-world applications with active acoustics and immersive audio. Attendees will experience how Renkus-Heinz technology handles acoustics in complex environments such […]

Here’s Everything Renkus-Heinz Has Planned for InfoComm 2025

Here’s How Absen and Draper Transformed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Into an Immersive Experience

Absen has announced its collaboration with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMSM) on a renovation project that redefines the visitor experience through immersive visual storytelling. As part of the museum’s modernization, Absen’s NX Series LED displays were installed to showcase over a century of racing history in vivid detail. To ensure a sleek and reliable […]

Here’s How Absen and Draper Transformed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Into an Immersive Experience

The Amadeus Acoustics ART Platform Makes North American Debut

Amadeus Acoustics debuted its ART platform, a multi-channel, scalable and modular audio solution. The Amadeus ART platform is a software-based audio system that empowers venues of all sizes to achieve facility-wide sound control. Its modular and scalable design enables management of sound across individual spaces or multiple zones. Whether hosting immersive audio experiences, managing advanced […]

The Amadeus Acoustics ART Platform Makes North American Debut

Powersoft Will Use InfoComm 2025 to Celebrate Its 30th Anniversary

Powersoft will celebrate its 30th anniversary at InfoComm 2025. Founded in 1995 by Luca Lastrucci, Claudio Lastrucci and their childhood friend Antonio Peruch, Powersoft began with a shared passion for music and engineering. Its first project, a pioneering Class-D amplifier, demonstrated that compact designs could deliver high power and thermal efficiency. Since then, Powersoft has […]

Powersoft Will Use InfoComm 2025 to Celebrate Its 30th Anniversary

RF Venue Release eBook; Antennas and Antenna Placement for Wireless Audio, Explained and Demystified

RF Venue recognizes that the intricacies of radio frequency (RF) engineering can be confusing, even for experienced audio specialists — particularly when it comes to antennas for wireless microphone and in-ear monitor (IEM) systems. To help, RF Venue has released a free e-book titled Antennas and Antenna Placement for Wireless Audio, Explained and Demystified. Created […]

RF Venue Release eBook; Antennas and Antenna Placement for Wireless Audio, Explained and Demystified

Bluesound Integrated Fit Radio Into Its Ecosystem

Bluesound Professional has announced the first in a series of new business music service integrations with Fit Radio, which offers a wide range of motivational workout music curated by DJs from Miami, Las Vegas and around the world. The integration enables Fit Radio’s workout-focused playlists to be securely accessed through the BluOS app, saved to […]

Bluesound Integrated Fit Radio Into Its Ecosystem