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On my latest videocast, Michelle Montazeri, manager of digital signage at Legrand AV, joins to talk about her “Digital Signage: Where Do I Start?” class at InfoComm 2023 on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 a.m. EDT. Digital Signage is one of the fastest-growing segments of AV, and this session will help a beginner integrator or […]

TD SYNNEX’s Eddie Franklin, senior vice president of sales / public sector, joined me on today’s videocast to talk all about his public sector team. There are all kids of opportunities that most AV integrators are likely not familiar with, as Eddie mentions, so watching this videocast could yield you giant returns! Take a look! […]

In my latest videocast, Epson’s senior product manager, Ramzi Shakra, joined me to discuss what the company has planned for InfoComm 2023 in booth 3428. For the last decade, Epson has always had an impressive projection-mapping show at the entrance of its booth, and this year’s demo will not disappoint. In addition, we’ll see some […]

Christie Digital will use InfoComm 2023 for the North American debut of an all-new native 4K, 1-chip DLP projector, dubbed the 4K22-HS, at InfoComm 2023 in booth 1623. In addition, you’ll get to see new 0.75mm and 1.0mm MicroTiles LED and an experiential-based booth all driven by its own SDVoE-based AV-over-IP platform, Terra. Gary was […]

The founder of Computer Comforts, Frank Kolavo, brought the new Configure-IT Lectern to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to demo it live ahead of its presence at the upcoming InfoComm 2023 show next month. Computer Comforts will be in booth #4480 and will be debuting the new lectern designed with help from the University of North […]

Axis Communications’ Chris Wildfoerster joined me on my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast to talk about his strategy to sign up AV integrators to sell its physical security portfolio and its distributed audio lineup. (Axis has a full line of distributed audio products for AV installs — and it’s all IP-based!) The company will be in booth […]

Last month, Samsung quietly launched a new WAC series of interactive displays — aimed primarily at K-12 but can be used in all sorts of other applications. Why? Well, it not only includes embedded Android OS on board but also simple USB-C connectivity. The new WAC series will be available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch […]

AmpThink’s senior design engineer, Rebecca Sullins, joined me on another pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast to talk about her two audio-focused educational sessions at IC23 and her exclusive audio-based show floor tour! AV starts with audio and Rebecca’s integration and live system design background make her uniquely positioned to deliver both “Designing Audio Systems with High Intelligibility” and […]

Datavideo Managing Director Craig Moffat joined me on another pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast — this time with a live demo! Not only will this company debut a two-input 4K iCast Mini production-style switcher at IC23, but it’ll already be shipping, too! This product will be huge in both in-house video broadcast applications as well as higher-ed classrooms […]

Dr. Jodie Penrod, the CIO at Marshall University, joined me for my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast to talk about her three higher-ed-focused sessions at the show next month: “Using Classroom Technology Design to Create an Equitable Hybrid Learning Experience,” “Broadcasting for Educational Environments” and “Trend Forecast: Learning Spaces.” What are these sessions about, and why should […]

On my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast, I chat with AVIXA’s director of live content, Annette Sandler, to talk all about the 150+ educational sessions at this year’s show in Orlando next month. This year’s educational slate will include a record number of manufacturer-based training sessions along with a focus on conferencing and collaboration. Watch this and […]

My pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast today was with PlexusAV’s global director of business development, Steven Cogels, who talked about what his company will show in booth 4181 in Orlando next month. PlexusAV is debuting an IPMX-based ecosystem approach to AV-over-IP and will seek partners at the show. So, watch this!  Podcast: Play in new window | […]

In the lead-up to InfoComm 2023, I’m spending time talking to AVIXA and InfoComm influencers, enticing you to attend the show. Today’s Rants & rAVes comes in the form of a sampling of the education offered at IC23. Joined by Jesse Miller, CEO of Midtown Video, I learn he’s teaching leading two sessions, including a […]

My latest videocast was all about ViewSonic and its plans at the upcoming InfoComm 2023 show. ViewSonic will be in booth 1614 and, as its AV channel manager in Canada, Stan Klebanoff demonstrates here that the big intro will include its foldable all-in-one LED and a new 105” ViewBoard specifically designed to accommodate the 21:9 […]

Two AVIXA superstars, Sam Minish and Megan Kuhman, joined me on my latest videocast to explain three important InfoComm 2023 happenings; the AVIXA Women’s Council Breakfast, a brand-new Career Empowerment Event and how the organization will leverage its Xchange Live platform during the show. #AVtweeps are invited to participate in all three events, and this […]

WyreStorm will use its booth (#3515) at InfoComm 2023 to show you how it has become a complete ecosystem producer at every signal routing and distribution level. I mean everything from HDBaseT to AV-over-IP — from streaming to 10G (and everything in-between), Wyrestorm can. In fact, if you watch this videocast, you’ll see and hear […]

After 40+ years in AV, Sam Taylor found his next passion — raising $1 million for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Kentucky State University. The university needs its pool renovated — not only to run its swim program but to save lives as well. Watch this videocast and DONATE to this amazing cause!  […]

Next week, I will host AV’s first look a the future of outdoor systems in “Moving AV Outside,” hosted by Exertis Almo — you can register here. Obviously we have digital signage and scoreboards that have been outside forever, but we have a lot more coming. Just watch this teaser with LG’s Clinton Roudenbush, then […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” For the last 11 episodes, we’ve shown you how Snap One is unique to any other company in AV. You know that now. But in this episode, we’re focusing on partnerships — Snap One has so many. So sit back, relax and learn about how Snap One gets […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” For the last 10 episodes, we’ve explored Snap One and what makes it different from any other company in AV. In our latest episode, Brandon Mortimer and I go through a demo of OvrC. You may have heard it mentioned once or twice in previous episodes — OvrC […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” As you might remember, the purpose of this videocast is to give you, the audience, deeper insight into the company. One big thing that differentiates Snap One from its competitors is its Snap One Partner Stores. I mean, what other company offers a direct store for integrators to […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” In today’s episode, Dave Mayo, Scott Normand and I talk all about power. Well, not all power. We’re particularly referring to WattBox, a power conditioner made to fix itself without any outside intervention, helping to prevent service calls and dealer troubleshooting. This is one of Snap One’s best-selling […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” Have you ever wondered about how outdoor displays make it to market? Here at Snap One, nothing leaves the headquarters without rigorous testing. Jackie Holder and I take a look at the SunBrite line. Learn more about what it takes to get these displays out of the testing […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” This time, Jackie Holder and I dive into the surveillance side of Snap One’s offerings and lineup. First of all, surveillance and security are only gaining popularity in the AV world — and ensuring quality is paramount. Check out this episode and learn more about how Snap One […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” If you thought we weren’t going to get to the audio side of things, think again! Snap One recently debuted its Episode Radiance audio and lighting system for the home. With such a robust product, testing it can be a little tricky! Vernon Furr and I will walk […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” In our latest episode, Josh Edwards and I take a look at the ins and outs of media distribution testing. This is incredibly important. Just think about it: When you’re out at a sports bar watching your favorite college basketball team — and it’s in overtime, you don’t […]

In addition to showing the new DTEN D7X and D7X Dual collaboration boards, DTEN will use Enterprise Connect to debut an all-new 4K camera system that solves content and video sharing in hybrid meetings with the new Vue Pro Camera System. Want to know what it is? Watch this interview with DTEN’s VP of global […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” In this episode, Dave Mayo and I delve into networking. Snap One has several different networking solutions under its umbrella, and with so many networking products to support (1G to 10G), the testing process is rigorous. Join us as we check out a few of the testing processes […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” If you’ve ever wanted a sneak peek into what goes into testing products, you’ll love this episode. I had the opportunity to explore Snap One’s testing lab, where it conducts ESD and surge testing (conducts? electricity?). Snap One stands by the importance of longevity and reliability; as such, […]

Welcome back to “The Snap One Files.” In this episode, we dissect Snap One’s quality overview processes. Did you know Snap One does not simply “white label” a product? Watch this episode to learn what that means and the truth behind the high expectations the company has for each of its products — and what […]

Welcome to Snap One’s new videocast, “The Snap One Files.” What’s it all about? Simply, it’s an insider view of everything Snap One! We’ll reveal what makes the company unique, how it works with partners, its future plans and more. Check out this first episode with Scott Normand, who’ll introduce Snap One’s approach to being […]

On today’s videocast, Erica Carroll, Sr. Manager of Product Training & Adoption at Mersive, and Jennifer Goodyer, Sales Manager at RT Sales, joined me to talk about how to recruit more women into our industry. The answer is simple, start at the elementary school level. AND … You can help now by funding STEM kits […]