Volume 15, Issue 5 — March 5, 2024

rAVe Unified Communications — Volume 15, Issue 5 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon on managing complicated AV projects, our new temperature check survey and more! March 5, 2024 | Volume: 15 | Issue: 5   Mark Coxon, with the help of Brandi Mursu, writes about managing projects in the AV world. A large project in our […]

Volume 15, Issue 4 — February 27, 2024

rAVe Unified Communications — Volume 15, Issue 4 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on the idea of security versus convenience, Mark Coxon on classifying different new product announcements and more February 27, 2024 | Volume: 15 | Issue: 4   How is February basically over? It seems like the month just began, whereas January seemed to […]

Volume 15, Issue 2 — February 6, 2024

rAVe UCC — Volume 15, Issue 2 Latest headlines: Jabra’s study on why Gen Z is unhappy at work, Steph Beckett’s Daily Raff round-ups from ISE 2024 and more February 6, 2024 | Volume: 15 | Issue: 2   Hi, everyone! We’ve made it to February. I’m thrilled to say that we’re back from one […]

Volume 15, Issue 3 — February 20, 2024

rAVe UCC — Volume 15, Issue 3 Latest headlines: Kayye’s Krystal Ball 2024 article, plus news from AVer, Vivitek, Biamp, Sony, Nureva and more February 20, 2024 | Volume: 15 | Issue: 3   I give you … Kayye’s Krystal Ball 2024 edition. In this year’s KKB, Gary makes predictions such as ePaper really taking […]

Volume 15, Issue 1 — January 22, 2024

rAVe UCC — Volume 15, Issue 1 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner writes about the past year of AI, Futuresource Consulting on office value, plus news from Extron and more January 22, 2024 | Volume: 15 | Issue: 1   I think we can all agree that AI really blew up in the past year. We […]

Volume 14, Issue 24 — January 4, 2024

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 24 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner writes about the good in the AV industry, plus news from Extron, Angekis, AVer, MAXHUB and more January 4, 2024 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 24   If you remember, Lewiston, Maine, was struck with great tragedy as a mass shooting took place there […]

Volume 14, Issue 23 — December 4, 2023

UCC — Volume 14, Issue 23 — December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 23   According to Mark Coxon, there are 5 innovation gaps that can keep an integrator (or anyone really) from achieving true potential. In a field (AV) that begs constant innovation and forward thinking, how can we […]

Volume 14, Issue 22 — November 22, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 22 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on the Google Jamboard going away, plus news from Microsoft Teams, Extron, Q-SYS and more November 22, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 22   If you haven’t heard the news, Google is sunsetting its JamBoard product and the software that goes with it. […]

Volume 14, Issue 21 — November 10, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 21 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon on why remote meetings fall short, plus news from Extron, MAXHUB, Sony, LG, Shure, AVer Information and more November 10, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 21   Mark Coxon’s latest article discusses the idea of flow. Do remote meetings have this? I will […]

Volume 14, Issue 20 — October 27, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 20 Latest headlines: Marco Cella on how Zoom has bridged the gap of pro and consumer, plus news from ClearOne, MSolutions and more October 27, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 20   Marco Cella writes about the phenomenon of generations older than us recognizing what Zoom is and […]

Volume 14, Issue 19 — October 17, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 19 Latest headlines: Check out a piece by Rob Voorhees about why sometimes, the most expensive product isn’t the answer! Plus the latest news! October 17, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 19   We’ve all been there. We flock to the most expensive in a list of items […]

Volume 14, Issue 18 — September 26, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 18 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon with his third installment on why your meetings are still bad, Peter Hansen of AVIXA on recruiting talent… September 26, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 18   And now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Mark Coxon tells you about why […]

Volume 14, Issue 17 — September 5, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 17  Latest headlines: Mark Coxon on why our meetings are STILL bad (part 2), Biamp acquires Evoko, and more news from Huddly and more September 5, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 17   We have all the tech there is to make a meeting great, right? So why […]

Volume 14, Issue 16 — August 28, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 16 Latest headlines: Gary Kayye writes about Zoom’s return to the office (or hybrid), plus news from Extron, Airtame, BenQ, Biamp and more August 28, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 16   I don’t have anything quippy for you guys today. It was a rough day to work […]

Volume 14, Issue 15 — August 8, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 15  Latest headlines: Futuresource Consulting on how offices can prioritize the needs of the future workforce, plus news from C2G and more August 8, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 15   Hi, #AVtweeps! My name is Gibson and I’m the editorial intern for rAVe [PUBS]. Here’s the rundown […]

Volume 14, Issue 14 — July 24, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 14  Latest headlines: Leonard Suskin on ChatGPT and how to use it in ProAV, plus news from Exertis Almo, Lumens, Xilica, HP Poly and more July 24, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 14   What’s up, everybody? We’ve nearly made it through July, which is crazy! So, I […]

Volume 14, Issue 13 — July 10, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 13 Latest headlines: Chris Gillespie’s second part of the mature AV/VC environment, plus the winners of our 2023 Best of InfoComm awards July 10, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 13   You may remember back in April when you received this very newsletter featuring Christopher Gillespie’s first part […]

Volume 14, Issue 12 — June 27, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 12 Latest headlines: Gary Kayye on why quality of leads is more important than quantity, Steph Beckett with a recap of InfoComm 2023 June 27, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 12   Hello, dear readers! I know this is coming to you in the evening, and you’ll have […]

Volume 14, Issue 11 — June 15, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 11 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon on why to renew your CTS, Maggie McIntyre with new exhibitors at InfoComm, plus news from Extron and more June 15, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 11   It’s kind of that point of InfoComm 2023 where I just get loopy, crazy and […]

Volume 14, Issue 10 — May 26, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 10 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon on how AV is HR, Leonard Suskin on meeting equity and its challenges, plus news from Biamp, Airtame and more May 26, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 10   AV is IT? More like AV is HR! Mark Coxon writes about how the […]

Volume 14, Issue 9 — May 11, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 9 Latest headlines: Bob Snyder on deepfakes and a new tech that can spot (and maybe stop) them, Dr. S. Ann Earon on reaching millennials May 11, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 9   Thanks to Bob Snyder, I have a deeper understanding of why video deepfakes can […]

Volume 14, Issue 8 — April 18, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 8 Latest headlines: Chris Gillespie on a mature AV/VC environment, Scott Tiner on how culture determines where employees work and more April 18, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 8   Regarding returning to the office or working from home, we often speak of it in terms of technology. […]

Volume 14, Issue 7 — April 6, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 7 Latest headlines: Phil Bridges on simplifying user experience in conference rooms, Brian Rhatigan on choosing the right projector and more April 6, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 7   Happy birthday to me! Nothing says happy 29th birthday like a newsletter full of all the best from […]

Volume 14, Issue 6 — March 16, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 6 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on how AI has endless possibilities for AV, Abbie Ashford wraps up UCC Day of LAVNCH WEEK 7 and more March 16, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 6   Steph Beckett here — to honor AI month and to truly dig into the […]

Volume 14, Issue 5 — March 3, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 5 Latest headlines: Sara Abrons on what she learned about ISE 2023 after watching 1,700+ product videos, plus news from Biamp, Jabra and more March 3, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 5   A lot to look forward to in this newsletter, #AVtweeps! First of all, Sara Abrons […]

Volume 14, Issue 4 — February 21, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 4 Latest headlines: Kayye’s Krystal Ball 2023 Edition, all the information about LAVNCH WEEK 7, plus news from Hall Technologies and more February 21, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 4   I don’t know how it already became February 21st, but I’m not asking any questions. During this […]

Volume 14, Issue 3 — February 7, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 3 Latest headlines: Gary Kayye on why MSR Front Row “looks so bad,” Dr. S. Ann Earon on when we should transition back to the office and more February 7, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 3   What a time to be alive! We just got back from […]

Volume 14, Issue 2 — January 19, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 2 Latest headlines: Chris Gillespie on what we are doing wrong about work, Megan A. Dutta interviews Jennifer Goodyer about Women in AV/IT January 19, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 2   Are we doing it all wrong? By “it,” Chris Gillespie means work. What are we doing […]

Volume 14, Issue 1 — January 5, 2023

rAVe UCC — Volume 14, Issue 1 Latest headlines: Murphy Daley on preparations for the AV of the future, Megan A. Dutta with 23 things manufacturers plan for 2023 and more January 5, 2023 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 1   We are the pioneers of a very strange time in AV. Murphy Daley writes […]

Volume 13, Issue 24 — December 19, 2022

rAVe UCC — Volume 13, Issue 24 Latest headlines: Dr. S. Ann Earon about getting into the resimercial market, plus news from Zoom, Biamp, 22Miles, DTEN, Extron and more December 19, 2022 | Volume: 13 | Issue: 24   Resimercial has certainly been a favorite buzzword this year. It’s been right up there with the […]

Volume 13, Issue 23 — December 5, 2022

rAVe UCC — Volume 13, Issue 23 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon on flexibility versus performance, Scott Tiner on preparing the next generation of #AVtweeps and more December 5, 2022 | Volume: 13 | Issue: 23   Hello, #AVtweeps! By the time you’re reading this, I’ll be in Florida. Yes, again. But when your friends are […]

Volume 13, Issue 22 — November 21, 2022

rAVe UCC — Volume 13, Issue 22 Latest headlines: Dr. S Ann Earon on whether hybrid meetings really work, Steph Beckett on Zoomtopia 2022 and MAXHUB plus news from DTEN November 21, 2022 | Volume: 13 | Issue: 22   If you’ve ever wondered whether hybrid meetings really work out for all participants involved, our […]