It’s post ISE, and although I observed this year’s show from afar, I was able to gather a lot of information via my team on the ground in Barcelona, as well as the quantity of videos and interviews produced on the floor and shared on platforms like rAVe and social media like Linked In. I […]

Everything changed with a call from Best Buy, which was looking for 4K video test equipment. It was around 2011. Best Buy couldn’t find one, because it didn’t really exist yet. AV Pro Global Holdings, then known as AV Pro Alliance, was a distributor of AV equipment, founded by the Murray family in Sioux Falls, […]

BY: Theresa Payton Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity have sparked an ongoing debate about whether they’re the ultimate duo or a dangerous combination. As someone who has spent years navigating cybersecurity, I see both sides. AI offers incredible opportunities but opens up new vulnerabilities that we, as cybersecurity professionals, must address. AI & Cybersecurity: The […]

Humanity in the workplace: how modern organizations bring their culture to life This year’s Zoomtopia was filled with innovations and demonstrations surrounding Zoom Workplace. The panel titled “Humanity in the Workplace: How Modern Organizations Bring Their Culture to Life” focused on employee disengagement, an issue facing many companies nowadays. This issue costs businesses around $8.9 […]

ARHT Media had, and still has, remarkable technology — with a patent to match. However, having cutting-edge tech doesn’t always guarantee a successful business model. In fact, had their holographic projection technology debuted two or three years later, it might have seen more success than it has so far. The official launch of ARHT’s technology […]

Welcome to this month’s Copilot for Microsoft 365 roundup! This month’s updates range from implementation in forms and quizzes to new prompt collections in sales and new languages added, so buckle up. I will include the full list of updates at the end of this article via slides in case you’re curious. Improvements in Language […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Standardization is not a new concept, having been around for thousands of years. Yet, as I walked around InfoComm this year, I was still struck by our industry’s lack of cloud standardization. What the Indus civilizations understood over 4,000 years ago … we apparently haven’t quite internalized. Even the term, […]

Earlier this year, Google announced Project Starline would become a reality in 2024 or 2025. For this project, Google is partnering with HP to make the solution commercially available starting in 2025. Yesterday, it shared a first look at the product design, built in collaboration with HP. Instead of making Project Starline into an entire meeting room, the companies have […]

Recently on AVNation’s EdTech Podcast, we had a discussion about standards for classrooms. After the discussion, I began to wonder more and more about standards, and how the concept and purpose has evolved over the years. Many of us developed standards to make financial arguments to add technology to our classrooms. This is going back […]

Immersive Audio sounds like something you might hear about in an AMC pre-movie commercial where Nicole Kidman wistfully waxes poetic about the beauty of cinema for about a minute. And while we are headed the right way with our thought process, the concept of immersive audio is actually a lot more accessible than … whatever […]

BY: RANDALL LEE As the world continues to embrace digital transformation, the evolution of IP-based paging and intercom systems is enhancing communication, safety and efficiency within facilities. Modern advancements are revolutionizing traditional public address systems, making them more versatile and responsive to dynamic and emergent situations. The shift to IP-based technology is an advancement from […]

Within a few weeks, or perhaps a few days, our campuses will once again be flooded with students. For me, it is a welcome sight. Our campus, our town really, does not feel the same when the students are not around. Sure I like the breaks, but there is nothing that can match the energy […]

In a historic move, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially embraced the “digital revolution” by creating the Olympic Esports Games. This decision, made during the 142 IOC Session on June 23, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the esports community and the broader sports world. The first edition of the Olympic Esports Games will […]

Suffice it to say, it would be nearly impossible to find a place to hide or isolate yourself from the miracle (or debacle, depending on your point of view) called artificial intelligence (AI). I challenge you to find anything currently written or broadcast that does not refer or infer to AI, or derivations thereof. I […]

Mark Coxon recently wrote a blog with his reflection of InfoComm 2024. In it, he questions where the innovation in AV has gone. To him, InfoComm looked like a bunch of companies all trying to one up each other by adding minor features to products everyone is selling. Take a moment and read the blog […]

Hello everyone and welcome to the June edition of the Microsoft Copilot Roundup where I highlight a few updates to Copilot, Microsoft’s artificial intelligence assistant, that I consider to be most helpful to those in the AV industry. I will also include the full list of updates at the bottom of this article for your […]

Navigating the Pro Audio industry can be challenging, with rapid advancements every day and numerous technical details. To help you focus on what truly matters, we’ve consulted with industry experts to identify the top six key insights in the Pro Audio sector. We hope their perspectives offer valuable guidance for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. […]

Welcome, readers, to this June 2024 Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you […]

June was Pride Month, and many of our audiovisual companies and organizations showed support for the LGBTQ+ community during this month. Yet, since we are in such a polarized world, there is often a blowback to doing something as simple as flying a flag to show support for fellow human beings. I flew the rainbow […]

Welcome to my roundup of the latest updates to Microsoft Copilot, the company’s virtual AI assistant, as of May 2024. In this article, I will highlight a few updates to Copilot that I consider to be most helpful to those in the AV industry. I will also include the full list of updates at the […]

As we celebrate Independence Day, there’s no better time to honor the innovation and craftsmanship of American-made AV products. In the spirit Independence Day, we wanted to spotlight the audiovisual solutions developed right here in the USA! These products are a testament to the creativity, dedication and technical expertise that American manufacturers bring to the […]

Technical Debt has been the topic of several of my blogs recently, and I was able to speak about it during LAVNCH WEEK 9, a weeklong virtual event put on by rAVe. A critical aspect of being able to manage technical debt, and keep your systems running well, is being able to tell a solid […]

Welcome, readers, to this May 2024 Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you […]

Huddly is known for its AI-driven camera solutions, all Microsoft Teams-certified devices. In a move to expand the use of intelligent AI cameras in more spaces in the hybrid workplace, Huddly has adjusted pricing downwards by up to 25% to allow use of more video in the workplace. I reported this story earlier this month […]

Well, it’s official. The show floor is closed and AVIXA has officially released the numbers. And let me get something clear right away. While this show didn’t technically break attendance records, I chalk it up as a giant success. I have never in my life felt tired all the way into my bones at a […]

Get it? (The headline was a plane pun to go with CTI’s AV-ator program. Tobi Tungl, if you’re reading this, I hope you laughed.) I had the absolute pleasure of attending CTI’s “Tech on Tap” event, and it was such a blast that the integrator is doing it all again tomorrow. And the next day. […]

At the heart of every memorable festival lies a potent—and often invisible—force that captivates and energizes the crowd: sound. Over the years, advancements in pro audio technology have drastically improved how festival goers experience live music. From microphones to loudspeakers, these technologies work hard to transport listeners into an auditory wonderland. Festivals in a Post-Pandemic […]

Imagine a digital canvas made up of various technologies ranging from transparent, flexible OLED to dvLED to projection-mapped architecture, integrated into an environment where the video is choreographed with the lighting, synced with spatial audio, and personalized to different users based on sensor-based automation or AI. These customized, experiential environments span several resolutions and aspect […]

Welcome, readers, to this month’s Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you might […]

Using Logitech‘s videoconferencing device capabilities and Microsoft Teams’ Ai-based features accessible through both personal computers and native Teams Rooms, the two companies have a partnership in AI using Copilot. How does Copilot work in Microsoft Teams? In Microsoft Teams environments, Copilot enhances collaboration and helps employees get the most out of their Teams chats and […]

We are on the eve of InfoComm, and one of my big questions is this: Will AI be a star of the show, ignored during the show or will it be an imposter? I have been, and continue to be, bullish on the power that AI can have on our industry. It is only limited […]

Last month, I wrote about the Apple Vision Pro and the particular market segment Apple was targeting with the product. The Vision Pro would most accurately be called an entertainment device at this point in its evolution. It is not a device that someone would wear all day — or out in public — for […]