Steve Durkee is assuming the role of CEO at BrightSign; after spending more than a decade bustling Legrand AV (and Milestone AV) into a ProAV powerhouse brand. Steve brings a wealth of experience, expertise and a proven track record of success in the professional AV space. His strategic thinking, innovative mindset and strong leadership skills […]

Commercial Integrator Expo, the new exposition and conference for the commercial audiovisual integration channel and technology managers, launches educational programming for Commercial Integrator Expo 2023. The newly introduced Commercial Integrator Expo Conference will include over 50 sessions designed to inspire industry professionals to think more broadly about how they approach their business, introduce them to […]

Extron added the GPO NEX-series of video wall displays to the Extron Quantum Ultra Certification program. When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, select display models of the GPO NEX-series have been certified for “consistent, stable presentation of source content.” These video wall displays have “passed Extron’s extensive testing […]

HOLOPLOT just launched the X2, designed as sound reinforcement for speech-based and multicontent applications. Wrapped in a more compact hardware design, HOLOPLOT’s X2 embraces the same core technologies of 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis as the X1, making it more accessible for integration projects across a variety of sectors. The X2 is optimized for […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s temperature check survey!  Did you know July 16 is Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day? Each year, thousands of professionals use this day to celebrate the positive achievements of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for humanity while also shining a spotlight on AI ethics. In short, […]

As we have for the past 13 years, I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to EVERY SINGLE BOOTH at InfoComm 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more than 1,560 videos, and […]

Newly retired Pro AV distribution icon Sam Taylor, who is the outgoing executive vice president and chief operating officer (EVP/COO) of Exertis Almo, the largest and most specialized value-added North American distributor, has been named a 2023 rAVe Hall of Fame Inductee. An avid swimmer/swim coach with a desire to give back, Taylor has formed […]

PPDS (aka Philips professional displays) has announced the appointment of experienced AV sales specialist, Tom Novotny, to its North America hospitality team. With almost 20 years of experience, Novotny has held a number of senior leadership roles at some of the world’s leading technology companies, including LG and Peerless. Based in Chicago, and reporting to […]

Snap One just announced its new commercial-focused Carbon Series of Strong mounts for overhead digital signage installations of displays up to 100 inches diagonal and up to 500 pounds in weight. For ceiling-mount installation, Partners can purchase steel I-beam mounts, wood joist mounts and numerous ceiling plates, including an anti-vibration model. They can also opt […]

Kuori is launching its latest Outdoor Digital Display, a 75” display with significantly more energy-efficient technology for the use of LCD displays for outdoor digital signage for the Digital-Out-of-Home (DOOH) industry.

 Kuori’s temperature control system preserves the screen’s indoor-like environment, contributing to its energy efficiency and prolonged lifetime. Kuori says its Outdoor Digital Displays are […]

Kuori Oy claims to be the first manufacturer (OEM) to implement the Google framework for Enterprise Devices Licencing Agreement (EDLA) certification for use in large outdoor screens. The Finnish company wants to create a new industry standard for DOOH hardware by systematically applying Android, the universal operating system, to its entire product range. Kuori says […]

Extron just introduced the DTP3 T 203, a three-input twisted pair transmitter for sending USB-C video, HDMI and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded Cat6A cable. This DTP3 transmitter supports 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) signals and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. To maximize image quality and eliminate latency, Extron says all supported video resolutions […]

LG Business Solutions had a large section of its booth at InfoComm 2023 that focused on restaurants and hospitality, including various DVLED and LCD digital displays ideally suited to provide digital signage, menu boards and self-ordering kiosks. Introducing the area to attendees was a 110-inch 4K Ultra HD model (110UM5K) that offers up to 500 […]

InfoComm 2023 brought together the ProAV industry for a week of showing 350+ new products while educating over 2,000 #AVtweeps, June 10-16 in Orlando, Florida. The total registrants for InfoComm 2023 reached 36,639, and 29,325 showed up from 115 countries. International attendance made up 20%. In addition, 37% were first-time attendees. More than 2,000 unique […]

InfoComm 2023 just wrapped and I just sat down to pen this post for our show daily – and decided to turn this into a blog! So, how was it? Honestly, I’d have to say one of the best shows ever. Kudos to the entire AVIXA team for the work in planning and executing InfoComm […]

LG Business Solutions USA now has a full lineup of MAGNIT DVLED (direct-view light emitting diode) displays for corporate settings, on video production sets, as digital art displays, and even for luxury residential applications. Unveiled for the first time in the United States is the 272-inch LG MAGNIT 8K Micro LED Display (Model LSAB007), which […]

Barco has reworked its services offering for the control rooms market. First, the company reworked the SmartCare offering, which includes the Video wall Management Suite. This cloud-based remote management platform allows to monitor and manage Barco’s latest generation of LED, LCD and rear-projection video walls from a central location. Through this tool, users can consult […]

tvONE announced significant advancements for its award-winning CORIOmaster2 video processor. The latest upgrades include an array of new features introduced in an enhanced version of the CORIOgrapher control software. The upgraded CORIOgrapher control software, now at version 4.0, will bring an enhanced user experience with the introduction of LED Tools. These tools are specifically designed […]

Planar debuted the new Planar UltraRes L Series at InfoComm. An all-in-one LED display combining the Planar UltraRes Series features with fine pixel pitch LED technology. The Planar UltraRes L Series is integrated 20-point IR touch technology, onboard processing, an ultra slim bezel and is measures 136 inches in Full HD resolution.mThe new solution also […]

LG Business Solutions USA has unveiled a new digital signage display for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, an integrated solution that is expected to help maximize return on investment for installations at hotels, stadiums, shopping malls and more. Pairing 55-inch high-brightness LG digital displays with the powerful Broadsign out-of-home (OOH) advertising platform. The most […]

PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) has unveiled a new line of low energy, dvLED displays at InfoComm 2023, with the Philips In-Room LED 6300 Series. Using common cathode 4-in-one mini LEDs (also known as IMDs), these new dvLED displays support 12-bit colors and HDR10+ resolution, delivering clear content with “near-perfect” color and brightness accuracy. The […]

Barco just announced the launch of its new G50 laser “smart line” projector. Earlier this year, Barco shared that sales numbers of its single-chip G-series laser projectors hit 10,000 units. Today, Barco launched three new G50 projectors, all spec’d for compactness in a lightweight design, weighing 11-13kg (25-30 pounds). But Barco is also labeling it […]

Blackstone announced that it has acquired a majority stake in New Tradition Media, the out-of-home media operator with assets across the nation’s largest markets. Founded in 2010, New Tradition develops, owns and operates digital and static signage for brands and advertising agencies. It manages some of the most “iconic, large-format, spectacular out-of-home advertising assets nationwide,” […]

Beeyond Media, a programmatic digital out of home (DOOH) advertising demand-side platform (DSP), announced its new audience segmentation tool, Beeyond TrueReach. Beeyond says that as advertisers continue to struggle with inadequate targeting in out of home (OOH), this tool will be crucial to maximizing the impact of their advertising efforts. New research shows that the […]

Bendac just debuted a new line of LEDs dubbed the Bendac Pro Range aimed at both live and virtual production applications, including film and TV Virtual Production (VP), Corporate and Simulation industries. The flagship in the lineup is the ProCine, a 1.9mm pixel pitch tile that is specifically designed for LED VP. The key, however, […]

SignageOS is now two different products — CloudControl and DevSpace. CloudControl is a tool that allows remote management of different digital signage devices across various platforms and operating systems. As you know, traditional device management software often limits users to a single platform. signageOS says that with CloudControl, users can save time and resources by […]

Primeview Global has a new global partnership with Blackdove (the digital art company) to deliver “seamless digital art experiences on Primeview’s 105-inch ultrawide signage displays.” Integrating software and curated subscription-based art from Blackdove’ s digital art gallery and NFT (non-fungible token) platform, Primeview’s 21:9 solutions will provide a convenient way to showcase digital art, while not using […]

Mersive Technologies is here at InfoComm focusing on its new Dynamic Digital Signage (DDS) capabilities inside of the Solstice 6 Collaboration Platform. Dubbed Solstice DDS, it’s designed for anyone using Mersive who wants corporate branding on their displays. It turns any Solstice-enabled display with network access into personalized customizable content window being fed by web pages. […]

BrightSign is here at InfoComm showing its line of Series 5 media players, including launching a new XT5 and a ProAV display with integrated digital signage capabilities developed by MOKA Technology. The BrightSign XT5 joins the previously announced AU5, LS5, HD5, XD5 and the flagship XC5 player to round out BrightSign’s portfolio — winner of one of […]

22Miles today announces its native content management system (CMS) integration with Webex by Cisco, targeting the UCC market. Now available on the Webex App Hub, this updated integration allows Webex users to unify content and functionality across digital signage, collaboration tools, room scheduling and other necessary resources to support the modern hybrid work environment. The 22Miles CMS […]

LG Business Solutions USA is highlighting its latest transparent digital displays at InfoComm 2023, including a large-pixel-pitch LED film product, a 55-inch transparent OLED display and 55-inch and 30-inch transparent OLED touch displays that each turn static signage areas into open and interactive spaces, offering countless creative opportunities for businesses, interior designers and content creators. The […]

Last week, rAVe announced the winners of our 12th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Our awards are different from ANY other industry awards. All votes and nominations come from the AV community, meaning our winners are chosen via good old-fashioned popular vote. That’s why we’ve decided to share the breakdown of votes in each category. As […]