Cybersecurity in the U.S.: Which States are Most at Risk?

A new study conducted by cybersecurity and compliance expert Kiteworks has identified the U.S. states where businesses are most at risk of cyberattacks, with Colorado topping the list. Kiteworks created a points-based index to analyze various factors, including annual victim counts, financial losses from cyberattacks, increases in both victims and losses and the types of […]

Cybersecurity in the U.S.: Which States are Most at Risk?

Sony Research Shows UK-Based Companies Will Now Pay for Sustainable Products. Will You?

Research from Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe offers a valuable into how corporate audiovisual professionals across Europe approach sustainability when buying AV equipment. The new report challenges popular preconceptions around companies’ unwillingness to pay more for sustainable products and solutions, illustrated by the finding that around eight in 10 businesses overall — and 90% […]

Sony Research Shows UK-Based Companies Will Now Pay for Sustainable Products. Will You?

Updated tvONE ONErack Aims to Eliminate Wall Wart-Style DC Power Supplies in Every Rack

tvONE says its ONErack Spider eliminates the need for a plethora of DC wall warts inside an AV rack and provides power to support a mix of 7 different voltage options; 5v, 7.5v, 9v, 12v, 13.5v, 18v and 24v – all in one back-of-rack system. Available in two sizes, the ONErack (strip: 1RK-SPDR-STRIP-23 and half-rack: […]

Updated tvONE ONErack Aims to Eliminate Wall Wart-Style DC Power Supplies in Every Rack

The New STENOS Line of Lighting From Luminii is Aimed at Residential and Commercial Applications

Luminii announced the STENOS (pronounced /stĕn-ohs/) Micro-Optic Lighting, which the company says uses a proprietary micro-optic CSP engine to deliver uniform light output, high CRI and consistent glare control across a lineup of downlight and track systems. Luminii says the Stenos product range is flexible and aimed at both commercial and residential spaces. Consisting of […]

The New STENOS Line of Lighting From Luminii is Aimed at Residential and Commercial Applications

Vivitek NC-X500 Takes Aim at Barco ClickShare with $799 Wireless Sharing Solution

Vivitek announced the launch of the NC-X500, a wireless presentation box aimed at UCC and educational applications. The company says the NC-X500 supports high-resolution (4K) mirroring of videos, photos and documents and is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solution with a built-in NovoConnect wireless presentation and collaboration system. According to the company, the NC-X500 […]

Vivitek NC-X500 Takes Aim at Barco ClickShare with $799 Wireless Sharing Solution

New Vivitek BK Series Collaboration Boards Integrate NovoDS and Touch, Too!

Vivitek announced the launch of the new BK Series, a line of 4K-UHD collaboration boards with touch. Comprising the BK652i, BK752i and BK862i 4K-UHD, the collaborative touch panels are available in 65”, 75” and 86” screens sizes. The company says the new BK Series supports up to eight users simultaneously across two split screens. Users […]

New Vivitek BK Series Collaboration Boards Integrate NovoDS and Touch, Too!

The Vestaboard Now Has It Own Sound Bar — Thanks to NextLevel Acoustics

NextLevel Acoustics announced a sound bar for the Vestaboard, the message board that displays customizable text and graphics using a split-flap display technology. By combining the Vestaboard with an audio solution, NextLevel Acoustics says it is hoping to provide a more engaging messaging experience in applications such as residential spaces, waiting rooms, offices, hotels, restaurants […]

The Vestaboard Now Has It Own Sound Bar — Thanks to NextLevel Acoustics

Have You Considered ePaper Desk Booking Signs? Visix Has a Lineup of Them

Visix announced the addition of the EPS 27 ePaper desk sign to its sustainable space management offering. The company says the wireless, battery-powered E Ink sign provides an “affordable, energy-efficient solution to display desk reservations in hybrid office environments.” Measuring 3.1” x 0.6” x 1.7” and weighing 1.3 ounces, the EPS 27 boasts long-life batteries […]

Have You Considered ePaper Desk Booking Signs? Visix Has a Lineup of Them

AVI-SPL Scores Sub Spot in $922 Million General Dynamics Contract

AVI-SPL announced today that its federal practice team was selected as a subcontractor by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support its $922 million U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Information Technology Services (CITS) modernization contract. AVI-SPL says it will deliver audiovisual, digital signage, collaboration technology and provide AV engineering expertise in support of ongoing operations and […]

AVI-SPL Scores Sub Spot in $922 Million General Dynamics Contract

Korbyt Anywhere Now Works on Any Crestron AirMedia Box

Korbyt announced that Korbyt Anywhere now integrates with the Crestron AirMedia wireless presentation and conferencing system. Korbyt says users can now distribute content to any display enabled with Crestron AirMedia wireless technology, extending the reach of Korbyt Anywhere to virtually any huddle space, conference room or meeting space. The company says Korbyt Anywhere allows organizations […]

Korbyt Anywhere Now Works on Any Crestron AirMedia Box

JBL Aims to Simplify Integration With New Modern Audio Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers

JBL announced the JBL Modern Audio (MA) AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers, engineered to function together and designed as an out-of-the-box solution for home entertainment. The company says the JBL MA AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers use JBL’s EZ Set EQ mobile app, allowing users to calibrate the system to match their space […]

JBL Aims to Simplify Integration With New Modern Audio Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers

Need 90-Degree Cat6 Cable Connectors? ShowMeCables Has Them!

ShowMeCables introduced a line of right-angle Cat6a Ethernet cable assemblies. The connectors 90-degree angle helps solve installation challenges in densely cabled setups. In addition, the jackets are rated for low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) for use where PVC is restricted or CMX for use where a communication-grade rating is required. This means that ShowMeCables has […]

Need 90-Degree Cat6 Cable Connectors? ShowMeCables Has Them!

AV Integrator EcoVista Is Certified as Carbon Neutral

EcoVista has achieved carbon-neutral status, making it one of the AV industry’s first system integrators to achieve the major milestone, and the first in the U.K. With operations in the US and EMEA, the company was founded in 2023, with a commitment to embed environmental responsibility at the core of its business. By partnering with […]

AV Integrator EcoVista Is Certified as Carbon Neutral

Sharp Releases 27” USB-C Monitor in New MultiSync DD-EA272U

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced the launch of the new MultiSync DD-EA272U 27” desktop display, aimed at corporate, finance, healthcare and education. Sharp says the DD-EA272U features an IPS LCD panel and a 4K UHD native resolution. With a 3-sided ultra-narrow bezel, the DD-EA272U is designed to eliminate distractions when used […]

Sharp Releases 27” USB-C Monitor in New MultiSync DD-EA272U

LG Launches 5MP Breast Imaging Monitors

LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating its B2B medical device business, expanding its lineup of diagnostic monitors with the new 21HQ613D-B, which was recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for sale in the U.S. Intended for digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis, LG says the 21HQ613D-B is a 21.3-inch 5-megapixel (MP) IPS diagnostic […]

LG Launches 5MP Breast Imaging Monitors

The New MAXHUB Raptor Is a 165” All-in-One LED Display for UCC Applications

MAXHUB just introduced the Raptor LX165V07 165-inch all-in-one LED display. The company says the Raptor LX165V07 includes wireless screen sharing with built-in Miracast, Chromecast and Airplay — plus a wireless BYOM function. This feature can be used to share one’s device screen or to function as remote control to navigate the interface. MAXHUB says the […]

The New MAXHUB Raptor Is a 165” All-in-One LED Display for UCC Applications

Jabra’s Research Details Impact Audio Has on Performance and Overall Office Culture

New research released by Jabra analyzed the role audio plays on cognitive, emotional and physical wellbeing in the workplace and found return to office initiatives can create unintended consequences if not managed well. The research was carried out among 2,000 knowledge workers across the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. The findings revealed […]

Jabra’s Research Details Impact Audio Has on Performance and Overall Office Culture

Learn How to Create the Ultimate Meeting Room Audio Experience

Next week, a panel of ProAV experts will unveil their top secrets for crafting flawless audio experiences for meeting attendees during a LAVNCH & LEARN session titled “Creating the Ultimate Meeting Room Audio Experience.” Moderated by LAVNCH [CODE]’s Megan A. Dutta, the panelists will explore the essential elements for achieving optimal audio levels in any […]

Learn How to Create the Ultimate Meeting Room Audio Experience

Extron Ships the FOX3 Matrix 560x; Fiber Matrix of Video, Audio and USB Up To 560 x 560

Extron told rAVe that it’s shipping its FOX3 Matrix 560x Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher, with high-performance switching of 4K@60 video, audio, USB, control and 3D Sync over fiber optic cable. Expandable in sizes from 8×8 up to 560×560, Extron says this modular matrix switcher also features an integrated IPCP Pro Q xi control processor. […]

Extron Ships the FOX3 Matrix 560x; Fiber Matrix of Video, Audio and USB Up To 560 x 560

Sennheiser TC Bars Are Zoom Certified

Sennheiser says that its TeamConnect Bars (TC Bars) are now Certified for Zoom Rooms. The company says this certification enables Zoom users to conduct hybrid meetings with superior Sennheiser audio and 4K video. Sennheiser says the integration between TC Bars and Zoom supports flexible meeting solutions aimed at hybrid work environments. As part of the […]

Sennheiser TC Bars Are Zoom Certified

Microsoft Copilot Roundup: May 2024

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 […]

Microsoft Copilot Roundup: May 2024

Sony Partners With Gremsy for Drone Solution With High-End Imaging

Sony and Gremsy announced an all-in-one solution for drone users and manufacturers: the Pixy LR S-Port gimbal, developed for a plug and play integration with Sony’s dedicated drone camera, the ILX-LR1. The companies say it will bring reliability and lightness to any drone payload to further optimize drone operation in terms of flight time versus […]

Sony Partners With Gremsy for Drone Solution With High-End Imaging

Extron Releases Free USB-C Design Guide

Extron announced that its new USB-C for ProAV Design Guide is now available. The company says this handbook navigates the reader through the evolution of USB technology, from its inception to the latest USB-C standards. Extron says it covers cables, connectors and communication protocols essential for “seamless connectivity” between USB hosts and peripherals. The guide […]

Extron Releases Free USB-C Design Guide

Lightware Achieves EcoVadis Bronze Rating

Lightware Visual Engineering announced it has been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze sustainability rating. Lightware says this places the company in the top 35% of assessed businesses for sustainability performance and above the industry average. EcoVadis is a sustainability assessment platform designed to help companies measure and improve sustainability performance. The company also enables comparing and evaluating […]

Lightware Achieves EcoVadis Bronze Rating

Scalable Display Technologies Now Integrates With Realmotion Media Servers

Scalable Display Technologies announced an integration with Realmotion, a real-time media server and software platform that “empowers ideation through the prototyping, execution and monitoring of next-generation immersive and interactive environments.” Scalable says its integration with Realmotion is designed to simplify the user experience, improve workflow efficiency and support ongoing maintenance. With this integration, Realmotion users […]

Scalable Display Technologies Now Integrates With Realmotion Media Servers

Disguise and Meptik Co-Design Mobile and Portable Virtual Studio in a Turnkey Rack

Disguise company Meptik announced its first turnkey virtual production studio solution, Meptik Studio Pro. By packing a pre-configured Disguise studio control stack, ROE LEDs, camera tracking, comprehensive creative and technical support and training into one = solution, Meptik says its Studio Pro hopes to streamline virtual production studio installation, enabling creative teams to take their […]

Disguise and Meptik Co-Design Mobile and Portable Virtual Studio in a Turnkey Rack

Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Talking Stick Resort Lobby Experience

On July 25, tech pros will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the Talking Stick Resort lobby experience. In a 60-minute episode of #avIRL, LAVNCH [CODE]’s Megan A. Dutta will chat with Bryan Meszaros, CEO and founder of OpenEye Global, and Zack Szabo, CTS-D, design engineer at CCS Presentation Systems, about how the resort’s […]

Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Talking Stick Resort Lobby Experience

Macom Grows Again; Adds SYNC to Cover Benelux and France for AV and IT Design Consulting

Luxembourg-based design consulting firm SYNC became part of macom (a Drees & Sommer company) as of July 1, 2024. macom says it has already been collaborating with SYNC in the design of AV and IT projects within the Benelux region of Europe for years – so the merger between the two companies seems logical. SYNC […]

Macom Grows Again; Adds SYNC to Cover Benelux and France for AV and IT Design Consulting

Magenium is a 2024 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Finalist

Magenium, a subsidiary of AVI Systems, received Microsoft’s top partner honor as 2024 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Finalist. Magenium says it received the recognition in the category for Modern Work – Converged Communications and for demonstrating excellence in implementation and support of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. “Receiving recognition from Microsoft as […]

Magenium is a 2024 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Finalist

MS Teams Tracker: May 2024

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 […]

MS Teams Tracker: May 2024

Congratulations to the Winners of the Top 10 at InfoComm 2024

For the first time ever, AV Buyers.Club and AVNation have teamed up to present the Top 10 at InfoComm 2024 Awards. This collaboration is designed to celebrate and highlight the most innovative and user-centric products within the AV industry. We’re excited to unveil the standout products that have excelled in keeping the end user at […]

Congratulations to the Winners of the Top 10 at InfoComm 2024

Need to Mount Giant LCDs Directly to the Wall or Recessed? The Peerless-AV STS650 Can Do It.

Peerless-AV introduced a mounting system for direct-to-wall and recessed applications, the STS650 SmartMount Universal Scissor Wall Mount. The STS650 is designed to solve issues around installation and servicing of large displays in recessed or direct to wall applications within digital signage, corporate and retail settings. The STS650 supports 39″ to 85″+ displays, with a maximum […]

Need to Mount Giant LCDs Directly to the Wall or Recessed? The Peerless-AV STS650 Can Do It.