I’ve talked before about taking the long game with prospective clients. As was drilled into me long ago, people are ready to buy when they’re ready — or more specifically, when you’ve built trust and demonstrated value. It’s your job to listen, find solutions, and, along the way, check all their boxes for them. Business […]

Fohhn Audio AG, a German manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems and digital beam steering technology, has named FVC as its distributor for the Middle East and Africa (excluding Southern Africa). The agreement expands access to Fohhn’s networked audio solutions, which are used in airports, government facilities, houses of worship, higher education and corporate environments worldwide. […]

Owl Labs announced a collaboration with Lenovo to introduce a new range of Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR-W) systems that merge Owl Labs’ 360-degree AI-powered cameras with Lenovo’s ThinkSmart room kits. The partnership combines Owl Labs’ Meeting Owl 3 and 4+ devices with Lenovo’s ThinkSmart Core and Tiny Kit systems to create flexible, center-of-room meeting solutions […]

Glass-Media has launched its new FibreCraft line of sustainable digital signage in collaboration with Samsung Electronics America, combining customizable design and eco-conscious materials with Samsung’s cloud-native Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) platform. The new FibreCraft displays combine rapid customization, modular design, and sustainable materials to enable bespoke deployments that go beyond traditional digital signage offerings. The […]

ProjX360 has appointed Kristina Marshall as onboarding director to guide new clients through the company’s end-to-end business management platform for custom integration and pro AV companies. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, ProjX360 provides workflow software that connects sales, project management, scheduling, and service operations for integrators. Marshall will lead initiatives that help customers adopt the platform […]

NetSpeek has announced the first availability of Lena, an AI-powered platform designed to automate and simplify operations across professional audiovisual (Pro AV) and Unified Communications (UC) environments. Built to address the growing complexity of multi-vendor collaboration ecosystems, Lena—short for Language Enabled Network Administrator—centralizes AV and UC management by using natural-language automation to monitor, troubleshoot, and […]

LG Electronics USA has launched the LG Express Install Video Conferencing Solution (model EXROOM-01.EUS), a bundled setup designed to simplify and accelerate the installation of Microsoft Teams Rooms. The package aims to help enterprises quickly convert meeting spaces into high-performance collaboration rooms with minimal setup time. The all-in-one solution combines an LG 4K UR640S Series […]

PPDS has unveiled the next generation of its Philips MediaSuite range, introducing the 6000 Series with Ambilight and the 7000 Series UltraSlim. Designed for the hospitality market, the new TVs integrate cloud gaming, Google Cast, and Apple AirPlay, delivering more immersive and personalized in-room entertainment while offering new operational efficiencies for hotels. The 6000 and […]

  AI trailblazer Sol Rashidi has been announced as a keynote speaker for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, where she will challenge attendees to look beyond the hype of artificial intelligence. Rashidi, recognized as the world’s first Chief AI Officer, will take the stage at 1 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, in Barcelona. Her keynote […]

Cobalt Digital will bring a broad range of signal processing, routing and multiviewer products to NAB Show New York 2025, headlined by its ARIA series of audio monitoring and routing solutions. The company will also present a new hybrid satellite transmission approach and demonstrate its UltraBlue, WAVE and SAPPHIRE product families at Booth #607. The […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Audio is no longer an afterthought in AV installs — and for that, we’re all grateful. As much as I’d like to say everyone just came to their senses one day, the real trend driving audio’s rise is our obsession with immersive experiences. What used to feel futuristic is now […]

Mimo, a manufacturer of small touch screen displays and visual alerting solutions, has announced a new integration with WSPER, a provider of physical panic buttons and sensor-triggered emergency alert systems. The partnership enables real-time on-screen emergency notifications across Mimo FlashCast-enabled displays as soon as a WSPER device is activated. WSPER’s panic buttons and environmental sensors […]

Bose Professional has announced two major leadership promotions aimed at accelerating innovation and expanding its global presence. Matt Calhoun has been promoted to chief operating officer, and Shawn Watts has been named vice president of product. The appointments come as Bose Professional continues to define its identity as an independent company focused exclusively on the […]

FOR-A America will showcase a range of new and award-winning technologies at the NAB Show New York, underscoring its commitment to the U.S. broadcast market and its theme, “Connecting the Present, Building the Future.” The company will present three key solutions during the Oct. 22–23 event at the Javits Center: the viztrick AiDi on-device AI […]

After six decades of groundbreaking performances, legendary British rock band The Who is taking its final bow with an 18-date North American Farewell Tour powered by Modulo Pi‘s Modulo Kinetic media server platform. Montreal-based Monochrome Project, specialists in touring and video mapping, handled the video technical design for the production, selecting Modulo Kinetic to drive […]

Jetbuilt has introduced Jetbot Drawings, an AI-powered feature that automatically generates complete system schematics within seconds, directly inside the Jetbuilt platform. Powered by Jetbuilt’s proprietary AI engine, Jetbot Drawings produces accurate, fully connected system drawings that reflect professional engineering standards — compressing hours or days of manual design into seconds. “For integrators, system schematics are […]

Nureva Inc. has been granted a new U.S. patent for its Microphone Mist technology, the proprietary platform that powers all Nureva audio systems. The patent, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), recognizes Nureva’s novel approach to combining in-room voice amplification with full-room microphone pickup for hybrid collaboration and learning spaces. The […]

Sound Devices has released Astral v8.20, a firmware update for its Astral Wireless product line that introduces multiple system improvements, new tools for RF professionals and enhancements to the Astral web app. The Astral Wireless ecosystem is an all-in-one RF toolkit built to address every aspect of wireless operations in location sound, live sound and […]

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has officially opened registration for ISE 2026, taking place 3–6 Feb. 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona. Returning under the theme “Push Beyond,” ISE 2026 invites attendees to explore new ideas, challenge expectations and discover technologies that redefine what’s possible in AV and integrated systems. “Each year, we aim to deliver […]

Control Concepts, Inc. has introduced the OnPrem Monitoring Dashboard for Shure Conferencing Devices, an on-premises platform designed to help organizations monitor and manage Shure equipment within their local network. The new dashboard addresses the needs of Shure customers affected by the recent discontinuation of the company’s SystemOn monitoring software. Built using Shure’s SystemAPI, the OnPrem […]

From Cafeteria LANs to Center Stage: A Player’s Journey The first time they sit down on stage, the lights are blinding, the crowd is buzzing, and every camera is pointed their way. The monitor flickers, the countdown starts, and the dream of going pro suddenly feels real. But this moment doesn’t happen overnight. It doesn’t […]

Jabra has announced new certifications for its professional headset lineup in collaboration with Zoom, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to delivering high-performance communication tools for frontline and hybrid workforces. The Jabra Perform 75 headset is now officially certified for Zoom Workplace for Frontline, while the Jabra Evolve2 75 has been certified as a Zoom Native Bluetooth Headset […]

LynTec, a manufacturer of electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video and lighting systems, has announced a new partnership with SSRC Inc., a custom manufacturer of theatrical, entertainment and broadcast power distribution products. Under the agreement, LynTec will now offer a range of SSRC’s distribution solutions, including BAL, SL and H/L V Connector Strips, […]

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) has released its 2025 Financial Analysis of the Industry report, providing industry-specific information for systems integrators on key business fundamentals like markets served, systems and technologies offered, sales trends, labor breakdowns and company financial health. Now in its 17th edition, the report draws data from nearly 100 integration companies […]

QSC has expanded its Q-SYS AV Platform with new products and software features designed to enhance hybrid collaboration, audio integration, and system scalability. The update introduces the NC-90 and NC-Pro15x network cameras, high-density QIO Series audio I/O models, Space Utilization for Q-SYS Reflect, the Q-SYS Library and expanded NS Series Gen 2 switches. “We are […]

The October Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey!  Esports used to be “something the kids were into.” Now it’s a global business with universities building arenas, brands hosting tournaments and integrators racing to keep up. We want to know: Are you in the game, on the sidelines […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST How a high-performance demo and development space brings Bose Professional’s full portfolio—and philosophy—to life Bose Professional launched 20+ new products in just two years—shaped by feedback from the field and designed to make life easier for integrators, consultants, and system designers. That means faster innovation, purpose-built software, and features that […]

Princeton University has upgraded its campus performance venues with an Allen & Heath system designed to provide flexibility for a wide range of events, from unamplified chamber music to fully amplified concerts and panel discussions. The project was led by production manager Lucien Dowdell, who joined the university in 2020 and prioritized replacing aging audio […]

PPDS has named AV sales veteran and edutech expert Emily Pirtle as its new Regional Sales Manager for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, strengthening the company’s presence in key U.S. markets. Pirtle brings more than 20 years of AV, education and sales experience to the role, including a unique perspective shaped by her early career […]

Epson has announced a settlement with AAXA concerning brightness claims made for the company’s P6U projector. Under the agreement, AAXA will correct its stated White Brightness specification for the P6U from 1,100 lumens to 500 lumens and adopt ISO 21118, the internationally recognized standard for measuring projector brightness, for its product line moving forward. Epson […]

Powersoft has partnered with Jetbuilt, a provider of AV project sales and management software, to integrate its product catalog into the Jetbuilt platform. The collaboration provides consultants, integrators and end users with direct access to up-to-date specifications, pricing, availability and warranty information for Powersoft products. Integrators can also customize products within the database to reflect […]

Midwich has announced a new U.S. distribution partnership with Lightware Visual Engineering, a global provider of signal management, switching and AV connectivity solutions. Through the partnership, Midwich will distribute Lightware’s portfolio — including the Taurus UCX platform, matrix switchers, AV-over-IP technologies and USB-C solutions — to integrators, resellers and end users across the U.S. Midwich […]