Nureva co-founder, president, and CEO Nancy Knowlton has received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, a Canadian honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the country, their province, or community — or who have achieved distinction abroad that brings credit to Canada. The award was presented during a ceremony hosted by the Canadian […]

In the middle of an AI hype cycle full of generative tools that mostly generate headlines, a Chinese content platform has built something that actually works — and does something different. It doesn’t generate video from text. It doesn’t edit video, either. It re-shoots your video. Digitally. No camera, no crew, no cost. Kuaishou is […]

Hall Technologies acquired all of the assets of Atlona Inc. Atlona was once the leader in AV distribution but, once purchased by Panduit, seemed to have disappeared. This is a good move for Hall as Atlona’s production line will help their positioning and, for Atlona, this will help them make a ProAV comeback. Ken Eagle, […]

The Tourism Association of Sexten has partnered with Hamburg-based interactive technology firm eyefactive to launch a new digital tourism experience, transforming traditional sightseeing into an immersive, touch-driven journey. At the heart of the project is a 118-inch multitouch video wall powered by eyefactive’s proprietary touchscreen software. Installed in a central location, the wall serves as […]

HP has officially introduced HP Dimension with Google Beam, an AI-powered 3D video communications solution developed in partnership with Google. Formerly known as Project Starline, the platform is designed to make remote collaboration feel more realistic by combining 3D imaging, natural eye contact, spatial audio and adaptive lighting. The system is built for small meeting […]

The results are in! The 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards winners have officially been named, and once again, it’s all thanks to you — the AV community. Every nomination and vote came straight from the people who live and breathe this industry every day. No sponsors. No pay-to-play. Just real recognition for the companies and […]

This month’s survey is now closed. For next month’s survey, keep an eye out!  As AV-over-IP continues to evolve, it’s clear that it’s no longer just a buzzword — it’s a key part of many integrators’ design strategies. But how widespread is adoption, really? Are networks still a pain point? And what’s holding some companies […]

AVPro Edge has acquired Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), expanding its portfolio to include control and automation systems. RTI is known for its remote controls, user interfaces, control processors, and AV signal routing tools used in residential and commercial environments. AVPro Edge, which also owns AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, ThenAudio and Murideo, said the move will support […]

Last week, the rAVe LAVNCH platform hosted its second AV Cloud Summit. It was incredible and one of the highest-attended events we’ve hosted in 2025. The topic of where the so-called AV Cloud will take us has really amped up since its introduction to the market just a couple of years ago. Sure, we’ve had […]

New initiative prioritizes open APIs, cloud integration and cross-platform collaboration. A coalition of leading AV manufacturers and technology providers has launched OpenAV Cloud, a new industry initiative aimed at accelerating the shift to cloud-based solutions by championing openness, interoperability and customer-first innovation. Founding members include Sony Electronics, Panasonic, Legrand, Shure, BrightSign and Xyte. OpenAV Cloud […]

A few years ago, Google introduced Project Starline — a research initiative aimed at redefining video communication using 3D imaging. It enabled remote conversations that felt almost like being in the same room, all without the need for special glasses or headsets. I had a private demo at the time and honestly, it felt too […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

L-Acoustics introduced a new suite of audio technologies last week at its Keynote 2025 event, held at the Roundhouse Theatre. The invitation-only gathering brought together clients, partners and press from 40 countries to preview a series of products and services designed to advance live sound production. The announcements centered on a new ecosystem organized around […]

Xyte has announced the beta release of its MCP Server, a new software tool that allows AI agents to automate AV system tasks in real time. The company said the server is the first of its kind in the AV industry and will be demonstrated at InfoComm 2025. The Xyte MCP Server uses the Model-Context […]

Visionary Solutions has joined the PSNI Global Alliance as a Global Preferred Vendor Partner, expanding its reach in delivering AV-over-IP and IPTV solutions through a network of certified integrators worldwide. By joining the alliance, Visionary will support PSNI’s Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) with IP-based technologies for applications in corporate, healthcare, higher education, hospitality and other […]

eyefactive has launched its new MARS line of interactive touch screens, offering up to 1000 nits of brightness, 40 simultaneous touch points and optical bonding for improved image clarity and durability. Designed for multi-user environments, the MARS displays target sectors such as retail, museums, events and corporate communications. The screens can be mounted on walls, […]

L-Acoustics has won legal actions in Germany and Norway against companies found using counterfeit versions of its professional audio products, citing serious safety concerns and the need to protect its intellectual property. In Germany, a court ruled against a rental company using fake Kara loudspeakers, rejecting its defense and prohibiting future use of counterfeit gear. […]

The industry wasn’t exactly asking for another wired cable standard. We already have HDMI 2.1 and 2.2, DisplayPort 2.1, USB4, and Thunderbolt 4 and 5 — and most of us have our favorites, along with a few scapegoats. Each standard is busy working on its next version, promising faster speeds and better performance. Still, a […]

PPDS announced the unexpected death of Martijn van der Woude, vice president of global business development and marketing. He died of cardiac arrest on April 21. Van der Woude joined PPDS in 2019, bringing more than 25 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing and general management. Prior to joining the company, he served […]

We are no longer accepting nominations for the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Keep an eye out for when we open voting! Every year, we hand out the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards live on the InfoComm show floor, and 2025 in Orlando will be no different. But first, we need your nominations. You’ve got until May […]

What is AV? This question is more relevant today than ever. If you’ve been in the AV industry for two years, 20 or even 40, you’ve witnessed its dramatic evolution. AV integrators are now de facto technologists, IT specialists, C# and HTML5 programmers, visual and UI/UX designers, third-party automation experts, subsystem communication pros — and […]

Crestron has introduced new features to its Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking system, aiming to improve collaboration in hybrid meeting environments. The update includes Visual AI Direction, a tool designed to enhance videoconferencing by automatically selecting the best camera angle based on a speaker’s position and facial orientation. The Visual AI Direction feature allows cameras […]

Shure, in collaboration with two international audio equipment manufacturers, assisted in dismantling a large-scale counterfeiting operation in China that produced and exported fake microphones, headphones and amplifiers to Southeast Asia. Crackdown on Counterfeit Operations In May 2023, Shure received information about a network of nine entities in China exporting counterfeit audio products through more than […]

Merging Technologies has released Pyramix 15, the latest update to its flagship digital audio workstation (DAW), featuring a revamped user experience, an upgraded mixer, and enhanced monitoring tools. Since joining the Sennheiser Group two years ago, Merging Technologies has introduced new hardware, including the Neumann MT48, Merging Hapi Mk III, and Dante options for Anubis […]

With great sympathy, many in the U.K. industry now mourn the loss of the award-winning systems integrator Smartcomm Ltd. And industry executives as individuals and colleagues are rallying to help Smartcomm employees find new jobs. Blame the HM Revenue and Customs, the tax department of the U.K. government, who (with no love at all) filed […]

ISE 2025 delivered an unforgettable showcase of innovation. The show floor buzzed with cutting-edge technology, major product launches and plenty of unexpected surprises. As always, the rAVe [PUBS] team was on-site, visiting every booth to capture the latest innovations — more than 2,446 videos, along with photos, podcasts, and hundreds of product news stories. You […]

Powersoft announced Thursday that it has signed a binding investment agreement to acquire a 51% stake in K-array. The agreement also grants Powersoft the option to purchase the remaining 49% of K-array’s shares. The transaction is expected to close by March 2025. Strategic Vision Powersoft CEO Luca Lastrucci called the acquisition a significant strategic move […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST The rAVe team is back from ISE 2025! As we wind down and rest our feet, I now have the opportunity to tell you that if you missed the show this year, you were missing out, my friend. The show floor was the busiest I’ve ever seen it, the energy […]

Many of us constantly monitor the Kastle Office Occupancy Reports that come out weekly. And, for the last two years, there hasn’t been much to report. But, this past month — and this week — set new records in recent years. In fact, we hit a post-pandemic record for office occupancy in the top 10 […]

At ISE 2025, at the annual industry awards powered by Inavation and ISE, Telmaco took first prize in the Government and Public sector for its work on the UN Africa renovation. Every now and then in the ProAV business, if you’re lucky, you get to touch a special project … a project that not only […]

Visionary has joined forces with Extreme Networks, a company that specializes in AI-powered automation for networking, to deliver an integration of Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series with Extreme’s network Fabric solution. This simplifies AV network deployment and management. Extreme Fabric is an end-to-end, automated and secure network fabric solution that automates and streamlines the configuration of […]

Shure Incorporated is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of pioneering innovation, quality, and unyielding commitment to audio excellence. S.N. Shure started the Company in downtown Chicago in 1925 selling radio parts kits. In 1932, Shure became one of only a few U.S. microphone manufacturers with the introduction of the Model 33N microphone. Since […]