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NETGEAR’s director of marketing, John Henkel, joins me to share what the company is bringing to NAB Show 2025 in booth SL8913. Along with launching Engage 2.0, NETGEAR will demo its switching and routing solutions for SMPTE ST 2110 and ProAV, plus a new Wi-Fi 7 access point. John also reveals a new NETGEAR partner […]

It’s a Steph Takeover on this episode of Rants & rAVes! I sat down with Eric Krapf, general manager and program chair of Enterprise Connect, to get the inside scoop on what’s coming up at this year’s show. We talked about the biggest trends shaping enterprise communications, the must-see sessions and what makes Enterprise Connect […]

In this takeover episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Exertis Almo’s Dan Smith (EVP) and John Riley (SVP Sales – East) to dive into everything you need to know about the E4 Experience NY Metro on April 2. We cover the latest ProAV tech, CTS RU-certified courses (including mine!) and why this […]

In this takeover of Gary Kayye’s Rants & rAVes podcast, I’m joined by Dan Smith, EVP/COO, and Kevin Welling, senior vice president of sales west at Exertis Almo. We discuss the upcoming E4 Experience events, what we’re most excited about and what attendees can expect. I also share details about the class and exclusive VIP […]

I was joined by WyreStorm’s director of product development, Zec Voislav, who shared the company’s plans for new products at ISE 2025 — and it’s all about UCC. In addition to new BYOD solutions, WyreStorm will introduce the SW-640L, a switcher that manages HDMI, USB-C, and wireless signals; the MX-0402, a 4×2 switcher that handles […]

In this pre-ISE-2025 episode, I chat with Aurora Multimedia CEO Paul Harris about what the company is bringing to the show — including the new RXT-4DV, which adds 4K AV-over-IP to the ReAX Room Controller lineup. Plus, Aurora is debuting the VPX-UC1 Ultra, an all-new wireless sharing solution. Watch to get the inside scoop, and […]

I sat down with XTEN-AV co-founders Vibhav Singh and Sahil Dhingra to get an exclusive first look at their latest innovation ahead of ISE 2025. They debuted a live demo of X-PRO, a new project management module within XTEN-AV’s cloud-based AV design software. This functionality is a game-changer for AV integrators, streamlining workflows and adding […]

I had the chance to chat with Nathan Coutinho, Logitech’s global head of strategic partner relations and market insights, ahead of ISE 2025. Nathan shared insights into Logitech’s new workplace sensor, the Logitech Spot, and explained how the Rally Board 65 collaboration board enhances hybrid work environments. Plus, he detailed the exciting new capability to […]

In November 2024, DCC Technology announced its plans to divest from technology and focus on energy markets, signaling that Exertis Almo (DCC Technology North America) would eventually be acquired. To get the latest on the situation, I spoke with Exertis Almo Executive Vice President Dan Smith, and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Vishal Chhatralia. They […]

In this pre-ISE 2025 videocast, I spoke with Aleksejs Kolpakovs, vice president of commerce at Catchbox, about the company’s plans for the show. Known for its throwable and catchable microphone, Catchbox is focusing on the applications of Catchbox Plus in education and workplace settings. Catchbox Plus, launched in 2024, simplifies the addition of wireless microphones […]

I had the chance to chat with Jeffrey Weitzman, managing director of Navori Labs, about what the company has planned for ISE 2025. Navori Labs, a leader in AI integration since 2018, will showcase new AI signage solutions and highlight collaborations with ecosystem partners to simplify solutions for integrators and end users. Catch Navori Labs […]

I had the chance to chat with Andrew Gross, VP of sales at Xyte, about how its cloud-based platform is making it easier for AV and IT integrators to deliver managed services. Andrew explained how the platform streamlines operations and helps integrators provide more value to their clients. Xyte will be at ISE 2025 on […]

It’s a Steph takeover on Rants & rAVes! In this episode, I chat with Tony Green about Snap Install‘s commitment to community and giving back. We dive into the company’s participation in the Polar Plunge, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser supporting Special Olympics Minnesota athletes, where participants take a leap into icy waters for a great cause. […]

I was joined by Fuhan Lee in this pre-ISE 2025 videocast to talk about everything that Yealink will demo in their stand, 2R500, at ISE 2025 in Barcelona next month. AI-based UCC solutions will be a big part of their showing but, they will also debut something called AVOne, too. Here’s the scoop!   Podcast: […]

I had the opportunity to catch up with Roger Takacs, executive VP of sales at Lightware, to get a preview of what’s coming from the company at ISE 2025. Known for its USB and USC docking and collaboration solutions, Lightware is set to debut at least 10 new products this year. Highlights include the new […]

Peter Herr, Shure’s global marketing director, joined me on my pre-ISE-2025 videocast to preview what’s in store for the company at ISE 2025. While details are still under wraps, Shure will celebrate its 100th anniversary at booth 3N300. The company is focusing on Microsoft certification and introducing streamlined solutions for the AV integrator community. Watch […]

I had the chance to sit down with Anders Karlsson, CEO of Humly, to talk about the company’s impressive growth in 2024 and what’s on the horizon for 2025. Humly has carved out a unique space in the market with its beautifully designed desk booking and room display solutions that make workspace utilization more efficient. […]

I sat down with Joel St-Denis, director of product management, and Jerome Grimminck, technical sales manager at Christie Digital, to talk about their big plans for ISE 2025. One of the highlights? Christie is launching a brand-new ultra-high-brightness projector line that’s set to turn heads. The company is also introducing a new content management system […]

I had the pleasure of chatting with Dean Heckler, president of Heckler Design, about what the company will be showcasing at ISE 2025 in stand 1B405. Known for its sleek and stylish AV credenzas, display stands and carts, Heckler Design is taking things up a notch this year. The company will not only expand its […]

I sat down with Francesco Ziliani, CEO of SpinetiX, to hear all about the company’s exciting plans for ISE 2025 at stand 4R440. SpinetiX is set to debut a groundbreaking AI-powered gesture control interface integrated with Q-SYS and introduce more widgets to enhance its digital signage platform. Plus, the company is offering free hands-on training […]

I had the chance to catch up with Mike Blackman, managing director of ISE, in a pre-ISE-2025 videocast to discuss everything you need to know about this year’s show. From the keynote lineup to incredible projection mapping demos and even a brand-new Esports Pavilion, ISE 2025 promises to be the ultimate event for both commercial […]

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lester Liu, sales manager at ASPEED, for a pre-ISE-2025 videocast to talk about some exciting updates. ASPEED has big plans to continue expanding its AV-over-IP solutions in the UCC market, and Lester shared some great insights into how the company’s technology is poised to make a difference. […]

For today’s pre-ISE 2025 videocast, I had the chance to chat with Quentin Esterhuizen, Google’s product management lead for Google Meet Hardware. Quentin shared exciting details about what Google has planned for the show — including a hint at a big surprise they’ll be demoing right on the show floor. Don’t miss it — watch […]

I caught up with Crestron’s Executive VP of global marketing, Brad Hintze, to talk all things ISE 2025. The show is less than a month away, and Crestron will take the opportunity to showcase its newest products and technologies in immersive experiences — see them in real applications. Brad details what’s planned and even hints […]

A few weeks ago, Sharp announced Mark Quiroz as its new senior vice president and general manager of the Display Solutions Group. I had the opportunity to sit down with him for his first interview in the role. During our conversation, Quiroz shared his vision for the future of Sharp displays, how he plans to […]

In the latest episode of Rants and rAVes, I sit down with Jatan Shah, president of QSC, for an unscripted and candid chat about Acuity Brands’ acquisition of QSC. Jatan sees this as a big opportunity for AV integrators to lean into a data-driven future — think smart buildings, intelligent spaces and selling services in […]

My latest episode of Rants & rAVes features Exertis Almo’s engineering operations manager, Louis Hoxter, who detailed how his team will launch at least 15 preconfigured, pre-engineered AV room designs for integrators in 2025. They’ll even include room renderings. Watch to get the scoop!  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

In this special “Steph takeover” episode of Gary’s Rants & rAVes podcast, I sit down with Kristen Garner, director of Kramer Western US, to discuss Kramer’s recent price reductions across its product portfolio in North America. Dive into the factors driving this bold move, all aimed at delivering greater value to customers. Kristen also shares […]

NextLVL Leading has a mission to solve the age and diversity gaps in our industry. The average age of the AV professional is 40+ and we all know we have a diversity issue. One of the ways NextLVL Learning is combatting this is by hosting its Second Annual AV Talent Summit Nov. 20 at Pace […]

Registration has already opened for the ISE 2025 — Integrated Systems Europe. But, in all honesty, I think this show should be called Integrated Systems World. Why? And, why sign up now? Today’s Rants & rAVes podcast guest, ISE’s managing director, Mike Blackman, talks about all of that, plus this year’s keynote, changes to the […]

In addition to the ability to go behind the scenes and learn how The Sphere, Cirque du Soleil, the ARTE Museum and Atomic Golf use AV and digital/experiential signage technology to run their experiences, this year’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) show includes three keynotes and access to two different show floors — all using code […]

Snap One isn’t new to the ProAV market; in fact, they’ve had commercial AV technology for nearly a decade now. And, now part of ADI Global, Snap One has amped up its plans for the rest of 2024 and 2025 as it has nearly twice as many product lines as it did pre-acquisition. I was […]