In this episode, I’m joined by Panasonic’s Petro Shimonishi and Almo Pro AV’s Angie Greene for a girls’ chat about AV in Motion and why flexible spaces are driving so many projects right now. We talk through Panasonic’s PT-VMZ-AVCART, how the Artome cart works in real-world rooms, and why this kind of setup actually makes […]

DOWNLOAD PDF introduction Generali is a leading global insurance company providing a comprehensive range of products across life, health, and property insurance for both individuals and businesses. The organization operates with a strong presence in 50 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving 70 million customers worldwide. the challenge Generali set out to transform […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I’ll say it: AI is no longer hype. It’s here, it’s real, and it’s already changing how enterprise AV and IT teams work. Every conversation I’ve had lately with integrators, manufacturers, and even the IT crowd ends up in the same place. AI isn’t something you experiment with anymore; it’s […]

From restaurants and gyms to stadiums and villas on Lake Como — Bose Professional is bringing immersive sound to every corner of the AV world. I speak with Justin O’Connor about the innovations driving this shift and how integrator feedback is shaping the future of pro audio. 

In this episode, Planar’s Robert Detwiler joins me to discuss the Komodo Series — a new line of ultra-fine pixel pitch COB MicroLED video wall displays built for precision and reliability. Hear how Komodo integrates HELIOS LED processing, 8K support and energy-efficient design to meet the demands of corporate, broadcast and hybrid collaboration spaces. 

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST In AV, you probably hear the saying all the time: “You can have a meeting with no camera, but you can’t have a meeting with no audio.” We live and breathe this saying at this point. In education settings, while it may not be repeated as often, it’s the same […]

The JBL Installed Audio Roadshow + Barco Alliance Partner Demo is making a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina, Oct. 27, bringing hands-on demos, live system design discussions and direct access to manufacturer experts. I spoke with Pat Booth, CTS, DSCE, and John Rossman, CTS, both BDM II Technical Specialists at Almo Pro AV, about what […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Barco ClickShare has released “Reimagining the Meeting Experience,” a new report created in partnership with WORKTECH Academy that explores how meeting culture, technology and design intersect in the hybrid era. The study defines four distinct meeting types — Collaborate, Create, Compete and Control — each requiring a different mix of […]

I sat down with Simon Holley, vice president of sales for the Americas at Sennheiser, about the company’s extended TeamConnect Bar M rebate program — a limited-time offer that gives customers a $300 rebate when purchasing the TC Bar M through an authorized U.S. reseller. We discussed why Sennheiser chose to extend the program through […]

AI start-up NetSpeek is engineered to solve problems before you ever realize you have them. That’s what NetSpeek EVP and GTM, Sam Kennedy, told gary on his Rants and rAVe’s videocast today. The idea is to add NetSpeek to any and all systems so that you never have to worry if a ProAV system is […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Audio is no longer an afterthought in AV installs — and for that, we’re all grateful. As much as I’d like to say everyone just came to their senses one day, the real trend driving audio’s rise is our obsession with immersive experiences. What used to feel futuristic is now […]

I caught up with Bob Bonniol, ACT Entertainment’s director of innovation and an Emmy Award-winning director, producer and designer. He walked me through ACT’s next chapter, which centers on the concept of “theater everywhere.” Watch this episode to get his vision for ACT before you hit the LDI show floor. 

I sat down with Louis Hoxter (director of technical operations, Almo Pro AV) to dig into LinkLab — Almo’s newly rebranded services arm — and why distribution alone isn’t enough anymore. We covered what LinkLab is, why distributors like Almo need a services arm in 2025, and how integrators can benefit when distribution moves beyond […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Rebuilding Bose Professional started with listening. We talked to integrators, consultants, and system designers around the world—and then got to work. Today, Bose Professional is 100% focused on your world. That equals faster innovation, reliable inventory, and real support from real people. See it all come together on one of […]

I was joined by Travis Cawthorne, Kramer’s director of products and training, to talk about the new MTX3-88-PR-PRO — an 8×8 matrix capable of switching and processing HDBaseT and USB-C video, as well as Dante and AES67 audio, while outputting from dual amps. Watch the videocast and check it out here: https://www1.kramerav.com/product/mtx3-88-pr-pro 

If you haven’t checked out Insta360’s line of UCC cameras, now is the time. The company has launched the Insta360 Wave, an AI-powered speakerphone designed to work seamlessly with its own cameras. I was joined by Michael Shabun, Insta360’s vice president of marketing and business development, to debut the product on this latest episode of […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST So you think you know Insta360. You might! The company was founded in 2015 with the idea of sharing immersive experiences with anyone in the world — and it built a name for itself in the action camera space. But in today’s world, immersive camera technology isn’t just for your […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST USB-C has very quickly become the de facto connector to solve all our problems. It can do video! It can do audio! It can do data! It can do networking! It can even charge your devices! But in ProAV, we know that with every connector come quirks, rules and standards. […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Insta360 today announced Insta360 Wave, a professional-grade speakerphone with an integrated AI recording suite, built to set a new standard for clarity, intelligence, and usability in meetings, podcasts, and beyond. Sporting a unique levitating design, Insta360 Wave comes with an 8-microphone 3D array, advanced AI-powered noise cancellation and dereverberation, as […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By TD SYNNEX The commercial AV industry has hit a turning point. Single-vendor solutions that once dominated conference rooms and corporate campuses can’t keep up with what businesses need now. Companies want technology that works together seamlessly: video conferencing that integrates perfectly with displays, room controls that manage everything from […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST If you have any type of meeting these days, you’re — of course — familiar with Microsoft Teams as one of the most popular meeting platforms on the market. And when it comes to the hardware that makes those Teams meetings happen, many prefer using the brands they know and […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Insta360 announces that its dual-camera AI video bar, and USB speakerphone and camera, Insta360 Connect, is now certified for Zoom Rooms. This certification confirms that Connect meets Zoom’s performance and compatibility standards, so it works seamlessly with Zoom Rooms. As a dedicated hardware for Zoom Meetings, Insta360 Connect enables users […]

I was joined by Craig Ishii, Logitech’s product marketing guru and a well-known voice in the collaboration space, for a real-time video tour of the all-new Rally Board 65 — a 65-inch collaboration board that’s ready to go with Microsoft Teams and Zoom right out of the box. This behind-the-scenes walkthrough covers the full solution […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Every InfoComm, I look forward to the time I get to spend at Sony’s booth. And here’s why: Every year, there’s so much to look at. From the crispest displays to AI-powered PTZ cameras to the ever-popular Spatial Reality Display, I could probably spend a full show day checking out […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Josh Blalock Jabra With the launch of its new PanaCast 40 VBS, Jabra isn’t just changing the way we collaborate — it’s changing the way we deploy hardware. This clever new packaging design lets IT teams provision devices without even opening the box. Yes, really. 

Sharp didn’t just show up to InfoComm 2025 — they brought a plan, and it paid off. Not only did Sharp win our Best Booth Award, but the company also rolled out an all-new dvLED lineup that turned heads. In this episode, Gary chats with Mark Miller, Sharp’s dvLED product manager, about the latest in […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Warren Clark, Vice President & General Manager Liberty In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations are challenged with fragmented systems that force audio-visual (AV) staff to wrestle with projectors while information-technology (IT) teams struggle to maintain network-connected devices. Demand for unified platforms that deliver seamless user experiences, uncompromising security and […]

On today’s Rants & rAVes episode, I was joined by XTEN-AV founders Vibhav Singh and Sahil Dhingra to demo the latest AI-powered update to the XTEN-AV platform. It’s called XAVIA (pronounced ZAH-vee-uh), and it integrates OpenAI to guide users through AV system design — making it so intuitive, even someone brand new to AV can […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Yealink has introduced a full suite of AI-powered communication and collaboration technologies designed for hybrid workspaces, unveiling the lineup during its recent “AI YOUR WORKSPACE” global launch event. The announcement showcased new solutions across Android and Windows platforms, ProAV ecosystems and personal collaboration devices. Developed through a 10-year strategic partnership […]

At InfoComm 2025, Panasonic introduced a brand-new initiative called MEVIX — short for Media, Entertainment & Visual Transformation. I sat down with Panasonic Projector & Display Americas CEO Taka Uchida to talk about what MEVIX really means. It’s a shift toward human-centric experiences, powered by software, services and strong tech partnerships. Panasonic also made headlines […]

On today’s episode, I sat down with BrightSign CEO Steve Durkee to talk about where digital signage is headed. At InfoComm 2025, BrightSign introduced its Series 6 lineup — HD6, XD6, and XS6 players — all with built-in NPUs for running AI at the edge. Bottom line: BrightSign sees edge-based AI as a core part […]

What does it take to future-proof your workplace technology in an AI-driven world? In this special episode of The Collaboration Space, live at InfoComm 2025, host Nancy Lussier chats with John Bailey from AVI-SPL and Brad Hintze from Crestron to explore how organizations can prepare for the next wave of intelligent collaboration.