Enterprise Connect AI, the two-day Summit to help IT leaders learn how AI can help make their end users more productive, announced a keynote presentation from executives at Deloitte. Enterprise Connect AI takes place Oct. 1-2 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California, with a welcome reception on Sept. 30. You can […]

Audio-Technica announced three new hires in its System Solutions team: Michael Combs as Pacific Northwest Territory sales manager, Jason Ingle as Northern California Territory sales manager and Matthew Jensen as Southern California Territory sales manager. The company says they will be charged with identifying opportunities in the ProAV market and collaborating with other arms of […]

CEDIA announced the latest step in ongoing advocacy efforts, this time to establish the Technology Integrator occupational code within the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. The organization says this initiative is a crucial part of CEDIA’s broader mission to support its members and advance the smart home technology industry. The U.S. Government recently announced the […]

Suffice it to say, it would be nearly impossible to find a place to hide or isolate yourself from the miracle (or debacle, depending on your point of view) called artificial intelligence (AI). I challenge you to find anything currently written or broadcast that does not refer or infer to AI, or derivations thereof. I […]

The August 2024 Temperature Check Survey is now closed. Be sure to keep an eye out for next month’s survey! CEDIA Expo 2024 and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2024 are right around the corner, and that means it’s time to get thinking about resimercial technology. As Gary and I said recently during our CIX Preview […]

Kramer announced the acquisition of ZeeVee Inc. Kramer told rAVe that the acquisition of ZeeVee underscores its commitment to the AV-over-IP market. ZeeVee, a founding member of the SDVoE Alliance, brings 10G AV-over-IP to Kramer. “The acquisition of ZeeVee reinforces our commitment to leading the AV-over-IP market,” CEO of Kramer Gilad Yron said. “ZeeVee’s innovative […]

Extron is shipping its EDID 111H 4K PLUS, a problem-solving emulator for EDID communication challenges between source and display. The company says it features Extron-exclusive EDID Minder Plus technology that provides automatic and continuous EDID management, ensuring reliable display of advanced 4K, select 5K and 21:9 aspect ratio video content. The emulator supports EDID and […]

MAXHUB introduced the XBoard V7 Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) display series. Available in 55-, 65-, 75-, 86- and 92-inch sizes, the company says the MAXHUB V7 Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) Series is aimed at UCC applications and uses MAXHUB MeetingOS that includes a 50-megapixel camera using an AI-powered Trident Lens System speaker tracking and auto […]

RGB Spectrum announced the an addition to the Zio AV-over-IP product family: the Zio W4008 Series Video Wall Processors. The company says this compact processor is designed to drive up to 8x 4k60 or 2x 8k60 displays in mission-critical environments. The Zio W4008 series offers all the functionality of the Zio W4000 series, packaged in […]

Competition from the All-in-One LED display market is usurping LCD and Projection, according to Omdia’s new ProAV Vertical Solutions – Corporate and Conference Room 2024 Analysis. “The total volume of All-in-One LED displays soared to an impressive 56k square meters in 2023, a sharp increase from just 9k square meters in 2020,” Principal Analyst at […]

Watchfire announced the launch of VariDisplay, an indoor LED display lineup. The standard panel sizes are 500mm x 500mm and 1000mm x 500mm (19.7″ x 19.7″ and 39.4″ x 19.7″). Watchfire says these tiles are designed for easy handling and maintenance from the front or rear before and after installation. The VariDisplay range includes: Multiple […]

Jetbuilt announced its 5th Annual Global User Summit, set to take place from Oct. 24-25, 2024, at the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts. The company says this year’s User Summit promises to be the most dynamic yet, offering opportunities for collaboration, education, networking and idea exchange. Jetbuilt says the User Summit has grown […]

AVer Information has acquired additional Zoom Rooms Presenter Focus certifications after testing by the Zoom Video Communications Inc. team and third-party labs. The Presenter Focus certification for AVer’s TR211,TR315, TR315N, TR335, TR335N, TR313V2 and TR323NV2 auto-tracking camera series “enhances user experience, enabling them to effortlessly captivate the audience while delivering seamless and impactful presentations with […]

July has come to a close, so it’s time to break down the results of another Temperature Check. This month, we wanted to see how you feel about corporate AV technology, like videoconferencing systems, digital signage, security/access control, networked AV, projection and more. Here’s what you all had to say. * those who answered “other” […]

CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, says it is proud to announce that Emmy and Peabody award-winning director and home theater aficionado, Barry Sonnenfeld will serve as this year’s Keynote speaker at CEDIA Expo 2024. Sonnenfeld will take the stage to deliver a keynote that CEDIA says promises to be a highlight of the […]

Lumens Digital Optics launched the VC-R31 HD PTZ camera, an entry-level PTZ aimed at meeting rooms and classrooms. Integrating a Sony sensor, Lumens says the VC-R31 is a 12x zoom camera with simultaneous HDMI, USB and IP outputs. It can stream secure, low-latency video across a network and to any streaming service and can connect […]

InVision, TD SYNNEX’s education and network conference for the Digital Signage, ProAV and UCC sectors is back Aug. 27-29 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The last day to register is Aug. 22, 2024. You can register here. Organizers say attendees will gain valuable insights on how to equip their sales team with the knowledge and motivation to […]

Extron announced that the DMP 44 xi, the compact 4×4 audio mixer featuring digital signal processing with audio signal routing and control, is shipping. Extron says the DMP 44 xi features four line-level inputs and outputs, all offering balanced or unbalanced operation. The company says it offers essential audio DSP tools for mixing, routing and […]

Da-Lite a brand of Legrand | AV, introduced Myriad, a ceiling-recessed, wall- and ceiling-mounted electric screen system. Available with 16′ (5 m) of the SightLine cable drop feature, which gives the impression of a floating screen, Myriad is offered in sizes from 14′-16′ (4-5 m) wide in 16:9 HDTV and 16:10 Wide formats. Tensioned products […]

Coastal Source announced CUBE, dubbed an “audiophile quality outdoor subwoofer.” Coastal Source says the CUBE 350-watt subwoofer combines two customizable stone finishes (Travertine or Granite) with a 10” bass driver in a small 16” cube shape that can be mounted on hardscapes or softscapes without the need to dig into the landscape. The company says […]

Xyte announced six new widgets designed to help monitor and deliver insights on connected devices’ behavior, performance and condition. The visual element of Xyte’s widgets enhances user experience by making it easier to glean insights at a glance and achieve faster and more efficient issue resolution, according to the company. One of Xyte’s new widgets, […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Are you in the higher ed space? Are you in the process of adapting traditional learning spaces to meet the demand for remote and flexible learners? If so, this white paper is for you. While the pandemic created an accelerated shift to provide a range of learning options within the […]

Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. today announced that it has reached an agreement on a “strategic capital partnership with ORIX Corporation” in regards to the company’s projector business and related operations. The two companies say they plan to establish a new company to operate the business aiming for continued growth. This decision was made Wednesday at […]

Fohhn Audio AG announced it’s now able to offer complete solutions for immersive audio applications like three-dimensional sound worlds and complex multi-channel projects. In addition to the Fohhn loudspeaker systems, the company says its immersive solutions include a new processor with AI-based software dubbed the Fohhn Gallery.

The Fohhn Gallery processor can be installed on a […]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering has nurtured future engineering leaders since its establishment in 1976. The college, which currently enrolls over 1,600 undergraduates and around 250 graduate students, has steadily grown in prestige and capacity. The college boasts four graduate programs ranked among the top 100 in U.S. […]

A new study conducted by cybersecurity and compliance expert Kiteworks has identified the U.S. states where businesses are most at risk of cyberattacks, with Colorado topping the list. Kiteworks created a points-based index to analyze various factors, including annual victim counts, financial losses from cyberattacks, increases in both victims and losses and the types of […]

Opened in May 2024, Woodland Village is a brand new accommodation site at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. Offering a tranquil family stay in a woodland retreat, Woodland Village also encompasses an entertainment and hospitality space, The Clubhouse Restaurant and Bar, which required the integration of an immersive, zoned audio system to enhance the guest experience. David […]

Research from Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe offers a valuable into how corporate audiovisual professionals across Europe approach sustainability when buying AV equipment. The new report challenges popular preconceptions around companies’ unwillingness to pay more for sustainable products and solutions, illustrated by the finding that around eight in 10 businesses overall — and 90% […]

tvONE says its ONErack Spider eliminates the need for a plethora of DC wall warts inside an AV rack and provides power to support a mix of 7 different voltage options; 5v, 7.5v, 9v, 12v, 13.5v, 18v and 24v – all in one back-of-rack system. Available in two sizes, the ONErack (strip: 1RK-SPDR-STRIP-23 and half-rack: […]

Luminii announced the STENOS (pronounced /stĕn-ohs/) Micro-Optic Lighting, which the company says uses a proprietary micro-optic CSP engine to deliver uniform light output, high CRI and consistent glare control across a lineup of downlight and track systems. Luminii says the Stenos product range is flexible and aimed at both commercial and residential spaces. Consisting of […]

Vivitek announced the launch of the NC-X500, a wireless presentation box aimed at UCC and educational applications. The company says the NC-X500 supports high-resolution (4K) mirroring of videos, photos and documents and is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) solution with a built-in NovoConnect wireless presentation and collaboration system. According to the company, the NC-X500 […]

INOGENI’s multi-camera mixer enables the vast majority of multimedia classrooms to be set up in a hybrid learning environment at UNLV for meeting equity. In response to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) recognized the need to adapt its teaching methods and embrace hybrid learning. This case […]