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Shure, a leading manufacturer of audio solutions for collaboration, will be landing in Orlando, Florida June 11-13 as a headline partner for InfoComm 2025. Celebrating 100 years of innovation, Shure demonstrates its continuous dedication to the AV industry by revealing groundbreaking solutions for all professional environments. Ahead of the show, Shure is announcing two new […]
Green Hippo is now shipping its new 4U Hippotizer MX Series media servers, HYCO MX and MEUSE MX. Designed for live event production, the HYCO and MEUSE models offer expanded storage capacity for managing larger projects and assets. Their improved generative content performance, particularly with platforms like Notch and TouchEngine, ensures smoother and more responsive […]
WAVIT (Women in AV/IT) announced Alexandra Garip of AVI-SPL as the inaugural recipient of the Mary Cook Empowerment Award: Designing the Future scholarship. This award, created in memory of industry pioneer Mary Cook, celebrates Garip’s passion for AV system design and her commitment to advancing her career in the audiovisual industry. The scholarship honors the […]
Bose Professional has opened its new global headquarters in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, a 50,200-square-foot facility that houses office space, engineering labs, a corporate museum, and an immersive Experience Center. The project included architectural design by OTJ Architecture, construction by J. Calnan & Associates, and acoustic consulting from Acentech. The facility consolidates Bose Professional’s corporate functions following […]
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 […]
Daisy has acquired Automation Design + Entertainment (ADE), a longtime technology integration firm based in western Michigan. The move marks Daisy’s first expansion into the Midwest and brings the company’s total number of locations to 20 across eight states. Founded and led by Peter Cook, ADE has served residential and commercial clients in the region […]
K-array USA will introduce a redesigned booth and new professional audio products at InfoComm 2025, with a focus on the live events and portable audio markets. At Booth 6352 and in Audio Demo Room W223AB, the company will debut the latest generation of its Dragon Series, including the KX12 I and KXT18P loudspeakers. The new […]
With its soaring domes and ornate Byzantine architecture, St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church is visually breathtaking — but the sanctuary’s design created acoustical challenges that made speech difficult to understand during worship. The church, facing growing complaints from parishioners — particularly older members — partnered with integration firm Spinnaker to resolve the issue. After acoustic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Peerless-AV has announced the launch of its SEAMLESS Connect Universal dvLED Mounting System, part of a new line designed to simplify and expand direct-view LED video wall installations. The system supports flat-to-wall and corner dvLED video walls and includes a variety of substructures for scenarios where direct wall mounting isn’t possible. Compatible with most latching […]
AVer Information Inc. USA announced plans to debut the TR615 professional broadcasting camera and a new BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) Kit at InfoComm 2025 in June. The company will also highlight more than 10 other new solutions across the broadcast, healthcare, and professional AV markets. The BYOM Kit includes the CP10 G2 controller, CAM550 […]
Jabra has announced the launch of Engage AI Complete, a new premium tier of its Engage AI call center software. The platform integrates generative AI, real-time speech-to-text transcription, sentiment analysis and background noise reduction to support agents and supervisors in live customer interactions. Engage AI Complete builds on Jabra’s original Engage AI software with a […]
VuWall has released a new Q-SYS plug-in for its TRx Centralized Management Platform, enabling direct integration into the Q-SYS audio, video and control ecosystem. TRx is designed for video wall control, AV distribution and KVM operations through a unified interface. The integration allows users to manage VuWall’s TRx platform within the Q-SYS environment without requiring […]
LocklyPRO, the commercial division of Lockly, has partnered with Seam to enhance interoperability between its smart locks and other IoT devices. The partnership integrates Seam’s API into the LocklyOS access management platform, allowing users to manage a wider range of smart devices from various manufacturers. LocklyOS enables users to monitor and control Lockly and LocklyPRO […]
Vanco International has introduced a line of TAA-compliant HDMI and USB cables designed for use in federally funded or security-sensitive installations. The product line includes HDMI, USB Type-A to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-C cables in various lengths. The TAA-compliant HDMI lineup includes the T255 “Performance Series” and the TPRHD “Pro Series.” The T255 […]
Visionary has appointed Michael D. Frank as director of North American partners. Frank brings more than 30 years of experience in the professional audiovisual industry and will focus on growing Visionary’s presence, enhancing partner engagement and supporting sales initiatives across North America. Frank most recently served as president of the Southeast region at Solutionz, Inc., […]
Xyte, a developer of cloud platforms for device manufacturers and system integrators, has joined OpenAV Cloud as a founding member. The new industry initiative aims to promote interoperability and cloud adoption across the AV market. OpenAV Cloud brings together AV manufacturers and technology providers to create an open framework for cloud-connected AV systems. The effort […]
Carousel Digital Signage has added support for Sony Professional Displays and Philips Professional TVs that run on Android OS. The Carousel Cloud Player app is now available for download in the Google Play Store. The integration allows organizations to use existing Android TV displays for digital signage without requiring additional external hardware. Users can configure […]
SpinetiX has named UC Technology Partners as its manufacturer’s representative for the Northeastern United States. The firm will cover New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont and Rhode Island. SpinetiX already maintains a U.S. presence through its team members and its distribution agreement with Exertis Almo. The addition of UC Technology […]
AtlasIED will exhibit its AV product line at InfoComm 2025, including several new additions. The company’s booth (5861) will feature updates to its Atlas+Fyne IsoFlare FS Series of surface-mount loudspeakers, additions to the Atmosphere Audio Control System, and an expansion of the CLA Series of Power Share amplifiers. The Atlas+Fyne FS surface-mount loudspeakers use IsoFlare […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week on rAVe [TV], Tim Albright and I are rolling out the red carpet for the real stars of the AV show — end users. From immersive experiences to industry-defining trends, we’re diving into everything you need to know before hitting the show floor at InfoComm 2025. Also in this episode, Jenn Heinold of […]
I caught up with Troy Peters, chief experience officer at SEAS Productions, who’s not just attending InfoComm 2025 — he’s running it. OK, not literally. But between leading sessions on show calling, stage management, million-dollar event production and more, he’s making a serious impact. We talk about why producers need to understand the tech, how […]
Kaleidescape has introduced the Strato E, an entry-level 4K movie player designed for residential, marine and commercial theater systems. The new model supports 4K video with SDR, HDR10 and Dolby Vision, along with lossless multi-channel and spatial audio formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Strato E functions as a standalone playback system, storing approximately six […]
In this pre-InfoComm episode, I chat with Televic’s Wesley Sutliff about what’s new at the company — from DSP mode for the Unite line to a scalable D-Cerno setup that keeps things fresh. We talk about making meeting tech more accessible, fun and, most importantly, equitable. Because everyone deserves to be heard (and seen). If […]
PlexusAV has signed a distribution agreement with Village-Island, a broadcast and AV distributor serving Japan and East Asia. The deal marks PlexusAV’s first major distribution partnership in the Asia-Pacific region. “We are delighted to have secured our first major distributor in Asia,” said Steven Cogels, global director of business development at PlexusAV. “This strategic appointment […]
In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Kameesha Jones, AV project manager at Florida International University and DEI Committee Chair for HETMA. We delve into the sessions Kameesha is contributing to at InfoComm 2025, including the HETMA Higher Education Summit and AV/IT Beyond the Equipment (PWI vs. HBCU Edition). Kameesha shares […]
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 […]
Solid State Logic has introduced Meter Pro, a new metering plug-in for its SSL 360° platform. The software expands SSL’s growing suite of tools for audio production and integrates with its UF1 DAW controller, giving users access to real-time audio analysis and system-wide control. Meter Pro offers a collection of metering options including loudness, spectrum, […]
FOR-A America will showcase Alfalite’s LED display technologies at InfoComm 2025, including the company’s MATIX AlfaCOB and AlfaMIP platforms. The displays, integrated into the Neopix and UHD Finepix panel lines, are built entirely in Spain and use Brompton processing. They are also fully TAA-compliant, making them suitable for government and secure facility use. Alfalite’s MATIX […]