rAVe Adds 3 Inductees to Hall of Fame Awards

June 5, 2023

rAVe [PUBS] turned 20 this year. And, its parent company, THE rAVe Agency, technically turns 25, the latter was started in my master bedroom in Dallas, TX, in 1998. The point is we’ve been in the industry for a long time and, likely, have a readership much larger than any other in the industry as we […]

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rAVe June 2023 Temperature Check — Survey OPEN!

June 1, 2023

The sun is shining, the weather is warm and you know what that means — festival season has begun! #AVtweeps love music and the equipment that helps our favorite artists bring that music to a live audience. So, in honor of festival season, we’re asking you to give us your thoughts on the rental and […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1229: How AV Integrators Can Leverage Public Sector Funds to Drive Projects

May 31, 2023

TD SYNNEX’s Eddie Franklin, senior vice president of sales / public sector, joined me on today’s videocast to talk all about his public sector team. There are all kids of opportunities that most AV integrators are likely not familiar with, as Eddie mentions, so watching this videocast could yield you giant returns! Take a look! […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1226: Computer Comforts Heads to IC23 With a New Line of Higher-Ed-Focused Lecterns for Active Learning Spaces

May 24, 2023

The founder of Computer Comforts, Frank Kolavo, brought the new Configure-IT Lectern to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to demo it live ahead of its presence at the upcoming InfoComm 2023 show next month. Computer Comforts will be in booth #4480 and will be debuting the new lectern designed with help from the University of North […]

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HDBaseT Masterpiece Awards Now Open for Nominations!

May 11, 2023

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST rAVe is thrilled to present the HDBaseT Masterpiece Awards! Know a creative, sky-is-the-limit installation that leverages HDBaseT technology? We’d love to see it! Nominate your installations below and winners will be recognized by HDBaseT at InfoComm 2023 (and will even win some special prizes from HDBaseT Alliance members). Get nominating, […]

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rAVe May 2023 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

May 3, 2023

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for our June 2023 Temperature Check survey! As we all know, InfoComm 2023 is approaching in Orlando, Florida, June 14-16, 2023. In that spirit, InfoComm is the subject of our May 2023 Temperature Check Survey. As a reminder, each month, we’ll be putting out a new […]

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Attend My InfoComm Session: ‘The Future of Workspaces Is All About Experiences’

May 1, 2023

InfoComm 2023 Attendees: You asked for it, so I am doing it. I will be delivering my “The Future of Workspaces is All About Experiences” session DURING InfoComm in Orlando on TUESDAY, June 13th @ 3 p.m. — THIS WILL SELL OUT — so sign up NOW! Register here. Here’s more information: “Whether we liked […]

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Shure on Sustainability in 2023

April 19, 2023

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Althea Ricketts, vice president of corporate initiatives at Shure, to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. ALTHEA RICKETTS: Sustainability is a very important to […]

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Visionary Solutions on Sustainability in 2023

April 18, 2023

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Scott Freshman, COO of Visionary Solutions, to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. SCOTT FRESHMAN: Visionary Solutions has been passionate about sustainability in […]

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Legrand I AV on Sustainability in 2023

April 17, 2023

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Tim Troast, VP of technology and product strategy, at Legrand I AV to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. TIM TROAST: As the […]

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Voting Now CLOSED: 2023 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

April 17, 2023

Voting for the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards is now CLOSED.  Here are the key dates: Voting opens: April 17, 2023 Voting closes: May 24, 2023 Winners announced: June 7, 2023

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Sony on Sustainability in 2023

April 14, 2023

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Rich Ventura, vice president PDSA, at Sony Electronics. to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. RICH VENTURA: This is a core [value] to Sony. […]

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PPDS on Sustainability in 2023

April 12, 2023

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Martijn van der Woude, vice president of global marketing and business development at PPDS, to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. MARTIN VAN […]

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Why Attend Exertis Almo’s E4 Experience in Santa Clara?

April 5, 2023

By Tom Kehr, CTS-D, CTS-I, Network+, LEED Green Associate, ISF-C, ATD Master Trainer Exertis Almo Not long ago, I did a little promo video on LinkedIn poking fun at the travel expenses and hassles associated with going to a “big” trade show and extolling the virtues of the E4 regional trade shows presented by Exertis […]

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NETGEAR on Sustainability in 2023

April 4, 2023

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Richard Jonker of NETGEAR to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. RICHARD JONKER: NETGEAR is committed to providing our customers with high-quality products […]

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PPDS Installs Chromecast Built-in Philips MediaSuite 4K TVs in Miami’s Beach Haus Bal Harbour Vacation Residence

April 4, 2023

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Alison Maxson PPDS A vacation that feels like home: More than 200 Philips MediaSuite TVs have transformed the TV entertainment experience for guests in all 140 plus Beach Haus luxury apartment-styled suites, delivering seamless access to the world’s most popular streaming and entertainment services while adding extensive time and […]

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rAVe April 2023 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

April 3, 2023

The April Monthly Temperature Check Survey is now closed — keep your eyes peeled for May’s Temperature Check survey!  Earth Day is held each year on April 22. As sustainability becomes increasingly important to people and businesses alike, we’re celebrating sustainability. On that note, sustainability is the focus of our April rAVe Temperature Check! In […]

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The Transparent OLED is a Piece of Art

March 22, 2023

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I’ve always felt like AV technology is an art form — one that is begging to tell a story. And that plays out perfectly when you see something like projection mapping on the front of a building telling the history of a town through visuals and music; it’s beautiful. Another […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1210: Here’s Why ADI Global Bought BTX Technologies

March 14, 2023

Today’s videocast features BTX’s general manager, Greg Schwartz, and ADI Global’s VP and GM, Cynthia Menna. The two join me to talk about why ADI is keeping BTX a separate company and how they will work, synergistically, to grow the market. ADI is a Resideo company and now BTX is part of that family! Watch […]

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Watch How LG’s Transparent OLED Brings Salvador Dali’s Art to Life

March 14, 2023

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Seamus WalshLG Electronics Trends may come and go, but art is forever. It’s timeless, and no matter how far technology progresses or the world around us changes, the beauty of a work of art never fades. However, LG Transparent OLED helps us see some of the world’s most beautiful […]

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NOW CLOSED: What Do You Know About AI? Take Our Survey!

March 6, 2023

The survey is now closed, but check out the results here! We need to know what you know about AI. Why? Well, March is AI Month here at rAVe, and we’re interested to know what you do and don’t know about AI — so we can get a pulse on perceptions and use cases in […]

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rAVe March 2023 Temperature Check — Survey Now Closed

March 1, 2023

The ground is starting to thaw, and the temperature is climbing — at least here in North Carolina at rAVe headquarters — which can only mean one thing … It’s time to start talking about outdoor AV! From your own backyard to your favorite restaurant, outdoor AV is everywhere, and we want to know your […]

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ISE 2023 From Across the Pond: A Detailed, In-Depth Look at Trends From the Show

February 24, 2023

Welcome back to another installment of my reviews of a trade show I didn’t attend, in which I stay home in North Carolina and spend many, many hours watching (and titling and categorizing) every single product video that the rAVe videos shooters collected while roaming the floor of Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona. This year’s […]

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Exertis Almo Releases 2023 E4 Lineup

February 22, 2023

It’s been said that no two experiences are ever the same at an Exertis Almo E4 Experience and the 2023 program, set to kick off in Dallas on March 7, is bringing a host of new professionals, education and products to ensure attendees create their own customized day Additionally, for the first time in the […]

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Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of rAVe’s Best of ISE Awards

February 15, 2023

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a show like this. I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 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 […]

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Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2023 Edition

February 9, 2023

Welcome to my 23rd annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! I wonder if this will be my last … are you bored yet? To think I have been opining this column for 23 years is stunning to me. I am humbled by your loyal readership, and I continue to be amazed by how many of you read […]

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rAVe Jan Temperature Check: #AVtweeps 2023 Predictions

January 31, 2023

This month, we began a temperature check where we put out a survey on the newest AV tech topics to gauge your thoughts and opinions. In January, we took a look at the expected 2023 trends and the results are in! First up: the IPMX standard for AVoIP which sets open specifications for the transport […]

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New INOGENI CAM230: Achieve Meeting Equity and Stellar Experiences Every Time

January 20, 2023

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Jean-Pierre Simard Chief Marketing Officer, INOGENI INOGENI is excited to unveil the latest addition to our line of video mixers and switchers: the CAM230! This compact and well-designed multi-camera switcher is perfect for classrooms and collaborative meetings. Building on the success of our award-winning SHARE2U mixer for two cameras […]

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rAVe January Temperature Check: Now Closed

January 4, 2023

Welcome to the first edition of the rAVe Monthly Temp Check. Each month, we’ll be putting out a new survey on our site and our socials (keep your eyes peeled) to gauge your thoughts on the hottest ProAV topics. The survey is now closed — keep an eye out for next month’s temperature check! BONUS: […]

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