Before we jump into 2026, we want to hear from you. What really mattered in AV this year? Which trends delivered, which ones fell flat, and what challenges defined your day-to-day work in 2025? This final Temperature Check of the year looks back at the moments, technologies, and shifts that shaped the AV industry — […]

Old Dominion University has standardized on AVer Information Inc.’s TR315 AI Auto Tracking Camera as part of a campuswide effort to improve hybrid learning and lecture capture. The university has deployed thousands of TR315 cameras across classrooms, labs and lecture halls to support consistent, high-quality video for both in-person and remote students. Located in Norfolk, […]

Red Dot Digital Media has partnered with AIM Sports Group to design and deploy an interactive system that digitally measures athletes’ vertical jump and automatically integrates results into AIM Sports Group’s newly launched AIM+ platform. The system debuted at the SoCal Cup Showcase, a national boys volleyball tournament operated by AIM Sports Group. Athletes participating […]

Watchfire announced it will debut TouchConnect, a new touch screen scoreboard controller, at the 2025 National Athletic Directors Conference & Exhibit Show, scheduled for Dec. 12–16 in Tampa, Florida. The company will demonstrate the controller at Booth 1535 during the National Federation of State High School Associations event. TouchConnect is designed to replace traditional keypad-based […]

Ampetronic and Listen Technologies announced two promotions and a new hire as the aligned assistive listening brands continue expanding their joint portfolio and operations. The companies elevated David Serpa to vice president of finance and promoted Sam Burkinshaw to head of strategic business development and partnerships. They also hired Irene Kondos as global inside sales […]

AV Stumpfl named Richard Baldinger managing director of its US subsidiary Wednesday. Baldinger will now oversee the company’s U.S. office operations and sales at locations such as Atlanta, Georgia, and Santa Monica, California, and work to ensure success in surrounding markets. With a background of extensive national and international leadership experience and facilitation of company […]

Motion Mapping announced the official opening of their new project, the Experience Center on Dec. 9 at the Business Design Center in Islington, U.K. The opening follows Motion Mapping’s success at their Ipswich showroom which encouraged the company to move into a larger, more dynamic space. The center features exciting new demonstrations and experiences of […]

By Misty Chalk BrightSign The signage market is projected to reach nearly $100 billion over the next decade, with digital signage leading that growth. Demand for dynamic content, flexibility, interactivity and engaging experiences is reshaping how organizations think about signage. What was once a static information tool has evolved into a dynamic platform that can […]

PPDS will introduce a wide range of new hardware and software solutions at ISE 2026, including its first AI-ready Philips Signage displays, expanded dvLED offerings and next-generation professional TVs. The company plans to showcase its updated portfolio across dedicated application zones on the Philips booth (3N500) at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via from February 3–6. […]

Airtame has introduced Airtame 3, a new collaboration device designed to unify wireless screensharing, videoconferencing and digital signage for classrooms and meeting spaces. The platform aims to simplify daily use for educators and office workers while reducing deployment and management time for AV and IT teams. The device integrates directly with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google […]

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has expanded its MultiSync PN-Mxx2 display series with two new models, the PN-M432 and PN-M502, adding smaller screen sizes to the lineup that now ranges from 32 inches to 98 inches. The models are designed for 24/7 commercial use and target corporate, transportation, education and other environments requiring […]

Clear-Com has appointed Kris Koch as its new director of sales for North and South America, expanding his leadership responsibilities to include regional strategy, partner engagement and customer support across both continents. Koch will work closely with Clear-Com’s partner network and end users to drive continued adoption of the company’s intercom and connectivity solutions. Koch […]

The SDVoE Alliance will demonstrate its 10G performance capabilities at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 through live collaborations with IDK Corporation and Aurora Multimedia. The demonstrations, hosted in the SDVoE Alliance booth (stand 5E900), will showcase how SDVoE technology supports advanced AV workflows in conference room and judicial environments. IDK Corporation will present its USB […]

Symetrix will celebrate its 50th anniversary at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 with an expanded technology showcase that highlights the company’s latest DSP, control and monitoring solutions. The company will exhibit February 3–6 at booth 5M390 in Barcelona, offering hands-on demonstrations and an early look at new developments scheduled to debut at the show. Founded […]

Contacta Systems has expanded into the Asia-Pacific market through a new distribution partnership with YYST Global, giving the assistive listening manufacturer a broader regional presence. YYST Global will distribute Contacta’s window intercom, RF, IR and hearing loop products across several APAC territories. Ran Meyrav, head of new business development for Contacta, said the agreement comes […]

Vizrt has released Viz One 8.1, an update to its media asset management system that adds new AI-driven tools designed to improve logging accuracy, accelerate search and streamline content workflows. The release integrates DeepVA, a sovereign AI platform from aiconix, to automate key stages of media management for broadcasters and content creators facing increasing content […]

Draper announced it has rebranded its AV Mounts & Structures portfolio as the Foundation AV Structures & Mounts line, a shift the company says reflects both market growth and its increased investment in the category. The lineup includes standard and custom mounting solutions for LED and LCD displays. “When we first entered this market a […]

Panasonic Projector & Display Americas has been named the Official Projector Partner of TGL presented by SoFi, the technology-driven team golf league created by TMRW Sports. The multi-year partnership brings Panasonic’s professional projection systems to the custom-built SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where they help power the league’s hybrid mix of virtual and […]

The Warsaw Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, has completed a major sound upgrade with the installation of a new Adamson loudspeaker system. The project, finished in summer 2025, brings modern touring-grade clarity and coverage to the 1,000-capacity venue, a long-standing fixture in Greenpoint’s live music community. The venue hosts artists across punk, rock, hip-hop and […]

Waves Audio has released eMotion LV1 Control, a fader expansion surface designed to increase tactile control for users of the company’s eMotion LV1 live mixing platform. The unit connects to LV1 systems via a single USB cable and can be used as an add-on for LV1 Classic consoles or as a dedicated fader bank for […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST We’ve been talking about “digital transformation” in AV for, what, a decade now? Maybe longer? And let’s be honest, most of it has been marketing fluff. A few cloud dashboards here, a firmware manager there, and every booth claiming they’re “IoT-ready.” But here’s the truth: We haven’t actually transformed anything […]

Chroma-Q has introduced the Color Force 3, an IP65-rated cyc, wash and effects fixture that delivers more than twice the output of the Color Force II and adds new color, pixel and optical capabilities. The company says the fixture is designed for high-demand applications spanning cycloramas, wall washes and floodlighting. The Color Force 3 is […]

It’s the final day of LAVNCH WEEK 12 — rAVe’s virtual event series that combines thought leadership, education and the latest AV news The day’s theme: ProAV. While seemingly a very broad topic, Steph Beckett and Gary Kayye helped cover everything from microLED to AV project management. This is your recap, but if you’d like […]

Absen Inc. will highlight four professional LED product lines at LDI 2025, demonstrating updates to its rental, touring and production portfolios. The company will feature the Saturn Series, Polaris Series, Jupiter Pro Series and Neptune Pro Series during the Dec. 7–9 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “Absen continues to refine its rental and […]

Neutrik Americas announced the appointment of Stacy Kaskon as director of key accounts and systems integration, a new role focused on strengthening the company’s relationships with major customers throughout the Americas. Kaskon joined the company in 2011 and has held multiple leadership roles in sales and business development. Neutrik Americas said her experience building customer […]

By TD SYNNEX The demand for Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) has never been higher. Organizations across every vertical, especially SMB and mid-market, want hybrid-ready meeting spaces that are consistent, modern and easy for employees to use. But scaling those rooms efficiently is still one of the biggest challenges integrators face. Traditional AV builds often require […]

Barco said a U.S. federal jury has awarded the company more than $900,000 in damages after Yealink admitted to infringing six patents tied to Barco’s ClickShare wireless presentation technology. Barco disclosed the outcome in a Dec. 2 update, noting the verdict covers roughly one year of sales of Yealink’s WPP20 and WPP30 devices in the […]

Moments Lab announced the release of Moments Gateway, a lightweight application designed to connect existing on-premise storage systems with the company’s cloud-based Video Discovery Platform. The solution allows production companies, broadcasters and other media organizations to access AI-powered search tools without migrating high-resolution master files to the cloud. Most AI-driven video discovery tools require content […]

DPA Microphones announced the U.S. availability of its N-Series Digital Wireless Microphone System, a fully digital, true diversity wideband platform designed for live sound, house of worship, corporate events and installed system applications. The system includes a wireless receiver, handheld and bodypack transmitters, and the company’s new 2024 Vocal Microphone built specifically for the N-Series. […]

Extron announced that its NAV Pro AV over IP Series has been added to the Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List after receiving Joint Interoperability Test Command certification. The designation allows the NAV Series to be deployed across government facilities that require validated AV technologies for secure network infrastructures. “Extron has a long […]

DCC Technology has rebranded as Nexora, a move that brings its 27 specialist businesses and 2,500 employees under a single group identity spanning Europe and North America. The change reflects the company’s shift toward higher-margin specialist markets, including ProAV, home technology and business infrastructure, and away from commodity IT distribution. For Almo and Almo Pro […]

SGM Lighting has announced a new distribution partnership with ACT Entertainment, making ACT the exclusive distributor for the company’s newly introduced PALCO Family of entertainment and touring wash lights in the United States and Canada. The agreement is effective immediately and marks a strategic expansion for SGM as it reasserts its presence in the entertainment […]