LG Business Solutions Introduces Line of Smart TVs for Cruises

LG Business Solutions has introduced a line of smart TVs specifically designed for cruise staterooms and crew cabins to deliver a superb viewing experience with customizable hospitality and entertainment interfaces for cruise ship operators. Models are available in 43-, 32-, 28- 24- and 22-inch class sizes and are voice-controlled and Wi-Fi-connected. These Pro:Centric Smart TVs also offer […]

LG Business Solutions Introduces Line of Smart TVs for Cruises

SecuringAV: The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyberattack — Part 2

What motivates a hacker or group of cyberattackers? The answer is typically money. For each column in this series, rAVe writer Paul Konikowski takes a deeper dive into a recent security event or data breach, shedding light on supply chain vulnerabilities, infrastructure and cyber-physical security. The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in May of 2021 caused […]

SecuringAV: The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyberattack — Part 2

Just Add Power Will Debut New ST1 Sound Transceiver at CEDIA Expo 2021

At CEDIA Expo, Just Add Power will debut the 2GΩ/3G ST1 Sound Transceiver, an Audio-over-IP component that functions as either an input or output. With the ST1, integrators can add a stereo audio source to any Just Add Power system or extract stereo audio from an existing transmitter. As an audio input, the ST1 feeds […]

Just Add Power Will Debut New ST1 Sound Transceiver at CEDIA Expo 2021

PPDS Signs Three New Partnerships to Add Personalization to Philips Hotel TVs

PPDS announced three new partnerships with hospitality industry Property Management System (PMS) integrators Nonius, Nevotek and Imagine Soft. Opening up over one hundred additional PMS possibilities, these partnerships help hoteliers maximize the full potential of their in-room TVs for advanced and tailored guest experiences. Part of PPDS’ new “total solutions” strategy to bring unrivaled and […]

PPDS Signs Three New Partnerships to Add Personalization to Philips Hotel TVs

DisplayNote Releases New and Updated Launcher Meeting Software

DisplayNote announced the release of its meeting room software Launcher. Launcher is a smart interface for the meeting room display that allows users to view calendars, launch calls and access content. Launcher allows users to access their files and launch calls across multiple video platforms in the meeting space. In their latest software update, Launcher […]

DisplayNote Releases New and Updated Launcher Meeting Software

LogMeIn Announces New Administrative Portal for GoToConnect

LogMeIn, Inc. a provider of cloud-based solutions such as GoToMeeting, LastPass and Rescue, announced a brand-new administrative portal for its UCC product, GoToConnect. The new admin center will give IT better visibility, simplicity and customization while adding new features and the ability to preemptively address issues with a new system health dashboard. With this launch of the new […]

LogMeIn Announces New Administrative Portal for GoToConnect

ViewSonic Launches ViewBoard 4320 Collaborative Display Board

ViewSonic launched the ViewBoard 4320 Collaborative Board. Aimed at smaller spaces, the ViewBoard 4320 is a 43-inch Ultra HD 4K display with in-cell touch technology and 10-point, multitouch functionality. Using a single USB-C connection for two-way touch, power and source connectivity, the ViewBoard 4320 includes the myViewBoard suite to create a secure environment to collaborate in […]

ViewSonic Launches ViewBoard 4320 Collaborative Display Board

Hannah Lloyd Honored as CompTIA Member of the Year

A passionate and dedicated leader who has earned high praise and respect from her peers in the dynamic technology world, Hannah Lloyd, has been named Member of the Year by CompTIA. Lloyd, vice president of channel sales at inSOC, is being recognized by CompTIA for her outstanding service to and impact on the association and […]

Hannah Lloyd Honored as CompTIA Member of the Year

BenQ Debuts ST02 Smart Signage Display Series for Hybrid Meeting Spaces

BenQ debuted its ST02 Smart Signage Display Series aimed at hybrid meeting spaces. Also, its new DVY Series video cameras are shipping and include the DVY21 1080p webcam, the DVY22 4K camera and the PTZ-based DVY23 camera. They are also available as a smart videoconferencing bundle with the ST02 meeting room display series. BenQ’s DVY […]

BenQ Debuts ST02 Smart Signage Display Series for Hybrid Meeting Spaces

Leon Becomes Alliance Partner in Bose Partner Network

Leon announced it has become an alliance partner in the Bose Partner Network, a program aimed at providing integrators simple, design-friendly solutions for integrating Bose technology into the workplace. The new collaboration standardizes Leon’s offerings for Bose, simplifying the specification, ordering and production process. Leon’s design and engineering team has validated the Leon Tonecase FIT […]

Leon Becomes Alliance Partner in Bose Partner Network

Draper Moves the Indoors Outdoors at CEDIA 2021

At the 2021 CEDIA Expo, Draper says it will show how to create and take advantage of those spaces with outdoor shades. The motorized, wind-tunnel-tested FlexShade ZIP filters harsh glare in outdoor covered spaces. The unique ZIP detail along the sides of the fabric keeps the shade panel firmly in place and helps resist wind, […]

Draper Moves the Indoors Outdoors at CEDIA 2021

New Logitech Earbuds Certified for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Logitech says it is helping professionals stay clear, confident and connected in the next phase of hybrid work with the launch of its Zone True Wireless and Zone Wired Earbuds. These are the first targeted to be certified by all three major cloud video conferencing platforms — Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom Video Communications, […]

New Logitech Earbuds Certified for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom

NUGEN Audio Releases ‘Focus Elements’ Plug-in Bundle with New Features

NUGEN Audio announces the availability of its “Focus Elements” plug-in bundle, which offers a collective of audio tools ideally suited for small/home studios. Powered by NUGEN technology, this version of the brand’s Focus bundle plug-ins include a Stereoizer, Stereoplacer and Monofilter. Stereoizer Elements provides instant stereo enhancement with the assurance of mono compatibility and no […]

NUGEN Audio Releases ‘Focus Elements’ Plug-in Bundle with New Features

Blackmagic Design Announces New Studio Cameras Family for Live Production

Blackmagic Design announced a new family of Studio Cameras for live production. The new Blackmagic Studio Cameras include design features such as carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate and integrated 7-inch viewfinders. Blackmagic Studio Cameras have the same features as large studio cameras, miniaturized into a compact and portable design. The cameras are equipped with digital film […]

Blackmagic Design Announces New Studio Cameras Family for Live Production

Audio-Technica Releases AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Audio-Technica is now shipping its new AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone. Inspired by the performance of Audio-Technica’s BP40 Large-Diaphragm Dynamic Broadcast Microphone, the AT2040 claims to bring professional-quality sound with exceptional vocal reproduction to podcasters and other content creators at an affordable price point. Featuring an all-metal construction, Audio-Technica says the AT2040 excels at isolated/up-close vocal […]

Audio-Technica Releases AT2040 Hypercardioid Dynamic Podcast Microphone

Ashly Audio Updates AquaControl Software Suite With Virtualized WR-5 Remote

Ashly Audio is upgrading its AquaControl software suite again with firmware release v1.2.4 — and it’s still free. One of the upgrades is a virtualized version of the company’s WR-5 remote. The virtual WR-5 remote operates on commonly used touch screen devices, allowing end users to quickly and easily control their on-site audio systems. The […]

Ashly Audio Updates AquaControl Software Suite With Virtualized WR-5 Remote

Extron Introduces the TLI Pro 201 TouchLink Interface

Extron introduced the TLI Pro 201 TouchLink Interface. The TLI Pro 201 allows a third-party 4K touchscreen display to be used as a point of control within an Extron IP Link Pro or Pro xi control system. This interface includes a scaled HDCP 2.2-compliant HDMI input for video preview, supporting resolutions up to 4K/30. The […]

Extron Introduces the TLI Pro 201 TouchLink Interface

Sony’s In-Person AV Tech Expo Did Not Disappoint

I took my third business trip post-vaccination today and headed up to New York City for Sony’s first-ever AV Tech Expo at its 25 Madison Ave. location. I’d say it was worth the masking, walking and mouth-sweating (inside the mask). The expo was primarily focused on the new B (for high-brightness) and C (for high-contrast) […]

Sony’s In-Person AV Tech Expo Did Not Disappoint

Audinate Releases Dante Domain Manager Version 1.2

Audinate announced the availability of Dante Domain Manager version 1.2. This new version improves how AV and IT managers use and maintain their Dante-based AV network and supports a more flexible range of purchase options. All editions of Dante Domain Manager are now expandable to accommodate growing needs for Dante nodes or Dante domains. Features previously […]

Audinate Releases Dante Domain Manager Version 1.2

BenQ and Peerless-AV Partner for New Mounting Solutions

BenQ has partnered with Peerless-AV to provide mounting solutions for all BenQ corporate meeting room products. The partnership claims to bring additional safety to the company’s new CS Series for corporate meeting room displays, CP DuoBoard Series, SL Series of Pantone-validated signage, ST Series professional signage, IL Series interactive signage and PL Series of super-narrow-bezel video […]

BenQ and Peerless-AV Partner for New Mounting Solutions

Magewell Introduces Cloud Multi-device Management System

Magewell announced its new Magewell Cloud multi-device management software. The Magewell Cloud software provides centralized configuration and control of multiple Magewell IP encoders and decoders. It also offers stream management features including protocol conversion and SRT gateway functionality. Magewell Cloud supports remote management of all of the company’s current hardware solutions for streaming and IP […]

Magewell Introduces Cloud Multi-device Management System

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Releases NC1202L Laser Projector

Sharp NEC Display Solutions announced the availability of the NC1202L laser light source projector, an addition to its digital cinema projection series. Designed specifically for smaller screens at 7,000 lumens, the NC1202L is the ideal projection technology for standard-sized movie theatres or projection booths that require high-quality cinema projection. The built-in laser light source provides […]

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Releases NC1202L Laser Projector

Extron Releases IPL EXP I/O Series of Control System Expansion Interfaces

Extron announced the availability of select models of its IPL EXP I/O Series of control system expansion interfaces. These are a convenient way to put extra control ports and functionality where you need them in your system. These expansion interfaces pair exclusively with the IPCP Pro xi Series of control processors, which are securely configured […]

Extron Releases IPL EXP I/O Series of Control System Expansion Interfaces

Vivitek Announces D6000Z Series of Large Venue Laser Projectors

Vivitek announced the new D6000Z Series of WUXGA large-venue laser projectors made up of the DU6198Z and the DU6298Z, both single-chip DLP that uses a laser light source. Built to deliver a brightness of 8,500 and 10,000 ANSI Lumens respectively, they include Vivitek’s new color technology, multiple modes of operation and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) […]

Vivitek Announces D6000Z Series of Large Venue Laser Projectors

MAXHUB Releases M27 and G31 Series Custom LED Displays

MAXHUB announced the new M27 and G31 Series custom LED displays. Key features of the M27 Series (which includes the M2712, M2715, M2719 and M2725 displays) are a lightweight design with a panel weight of 10.5 pounds and a depth of 1.2 inches. With a panel resolution of 480 x 270, these panels utilize a […]

MAXHUB Releases M27 and G31 Series Custom LED Displays

Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series Enhances Video Feeds in Atlanta Health System

For more than a century, Piedmont Healthcare has been a recognized leader in delivering expert care. Located in Atlanta, Piedmont Healthcare is a non-profit community health system composed of 11 hospitals with over 2,500 medical staff personnel and more than 22,000 employees. Founded in 1919, Piedmont Healthcare has garnered national acclaim with America’s 250 Best Hospitals […]

Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series Enhances Video Feeds in Atlanta Health System

Studio Technologies Announces Two New Party-Line Intercom Kits

Studio Technologies has announced two new party-line (PL) intercom kits that utilize Dante Audio-over-IP networking. These new kits allow customers to purchase a bundle of Studio Technologies intercom products at a reduced price point. The Party-Line Intercom Kit 1 (DPL-KIT-01) includes a Model 5421 Dante Intercom Audio Engine and four Model 372A Intercom Beltpacks. Party-Line […]

Studio Technologies Announces Two New Party-Line Intercom Kits

VOD Visual Releases New LED Video Wall Solution, ‘The Edge’

VOD Visual launched The Edge, an LED video wall solution designed to directly replace LCD. The 55-inch panels claim to be the largest single die-cast cabinets on the market and are available in 0.9-millimeter, 1.2-millimeter, 1.5-millimeter, 1.8-millimeter and 2.5-millimeter pixel pitches. All are front serviceable. The panels fit together without any bezel. Each module weighs […]

VOD Visual Releases New LED Video Wall Solution, ‘The Edge’

22Miles Launches Digital Signage Ready (DSR) Software Portfolio

22Miles announced the availability of Digital Signage Ready (DSR), a portfolio of ready-built software and service bundles that allow for quick setup and deployment of digital signage experiences. DSR encompasses entry-level digital and interactive signage software and content management features that are ready-to-customize, ready-to-bundle and ready-to-deploy. The DSR SaaS portfolio consists of a content management […]

22Miles Launches Digital Signage Ready (DSR) Software Portfolio

Samsung and SoFi Stadium Reveal Name for NFL Videoboard, ‘The Infinity Screen’

Samsung Electronics America and SoFi Stadium formally revealed the new name of the center-hung videoboard at SoFi Stadium — The Infinity Screen by Samsung. According to Samsung, the Infinity Screen not only features the most LEDs ever used in a sports or entertainment venue, but also has the first and only 4K, end-to-end video production […]

Samsung and SoFi Stadium Reveal Name for NFL Videoboard, ‘The Infinity Screen’

Extron Adds USB-A Socket-to-Plug Optical Cable in USBA Pro Plenum Series

Extron announced the availability of USB-A socket-to-plug optical cables that extend USB 3.2 signals and power over distances up to 65 feet. The cables support a SuperSpeed USB data rate of 5 Gbps and deliver 5 volts and up to 900 mA of power to the USB peripheral device. The ultra-thin 0.24” (6 millimeters) diameter […]

Extron Adds USB-A Socket-to-Plug Optical Cable in USBA Pro Plenum Series

Kramer Launches VW-4 Video Wall Driver

Kramer launched the VW-4, a hardware-based video wall driver for video walls within a closed system. The VW-4 delivers perfectly aligned content onto video wall displays of any size, with plug-and-play wired connectivity that requires no adjustments. Using the VW-4’s one HDMI video input, you can drive up to four HDMI display outputs and support […]

Kramer Launches VW-4 Video Wall Driver