BY: Theresa Payton Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity have sparked an ongoing debate about whether they’re the ultimate duo or a dangerous combination. As someone who has spent years navigating cybersecurity, I see both sides. AI offers incredible opportunities but opens up new vulnerabilities that we, as cybersecurity professionals, must address. AI & Cybersecurity: The […]

Do you update your smoke detector batteries twice a year? I know I don’t, but apparently we should, the same way we should be updating our antivirus software twice a year. But cybersecurity is a much more complex issue than just that. In 2004, President George W. Bush and Congress declared October as “Cybersecurity Awareness […]

NORWALK, Conn. – Trade Show Executive (TSE) has named ISC West as The Greatest Trade Show of 2023 at the 2024 TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit. This prestigious awards program recognizes trade shows across various industries that were the largest and most ahead of the curve in innovative approaches in 2023. The event celebrated […]

Trade Show Executive has named ISC West as the Greatest Trade Show of 2023 at the 2024 TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit. This awards program recognizes trade shows across various industries that were the largest and most innovative in 2023. The event celebrated not only the winners but also the recovery of the trade […]

Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2025); returning to the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía from 4-7 February – and, the ISE team is promising the most dynamic and engaging show yet, with a host of new initiatives and features, an expanded and more easily accessible content programme, as well as the […]

Hi #AVtweeps! There is a chill in the air, the leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange, and coffee shops are churning out pumpkin spice lattes as fast as they can! You know what that means? Fall is here. And you know what fall makes me think of? Security. A few years […]

Chief, a brand of Legrand AV, announced that TiLED Series dvLED Universal Wall Mounts, the next generation of TiLED dvLED wall mounts, are shipping and available to order. Compatible with a multitude of interlocking dvLED panels from leading manufacturers, these universal wall mounts simplify the installation process, reduce installation time from days to hours and […]

HP Inc (in ProAV, remember as Poly) announced it has acquired Vyopta, a provider of collaboration management solutions, offering analytics and monitoring for large, unified communications and collaboration (UC) networks. Vyopta brings “infrastructure to support the development of HP’s Workforce Experience Platform and provide customers with more insights and capabilities.” The HP Workforce Experience Platform, […]

i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) announced a new version of its Active Guard intelligent search application. Active Guard ensures that the metadata describing the unique attributes of humans and vehicles captured by i-PRO cameras are delivered to popular Video Management Systems (VMS) from Milestone, Genetec and others. This not only allows “deep forensic search from edge-based […]

Black Box launched two new Secure KVM remote controllers: a digital version featuring an LCD touch screen, and an analog version. Both are part of its family of NIAP-Certified Secure KVM switches for mission-critical environments. Secure KVM switches from Black Box offer a single point of authorized access to multiple systems while maintaining information classification […]

Quam announced the UL24 Series, a combo paging speaker and a fire signaling speaker in one. This solution is designed to save ceiling space and reduce installation labor costs. The product targets the educational, healthcare and commercial industrial market segments. Key Features: Dual Functionality: The UL24 Series combines a mass notification speaker that connects to […]

ShowMeCables introduced a line of white vertical wall-mount cabinets. These top-loading enclosures position gear vertically. With 17 new models in sizes from 2U to 6U and in five depths, the new vertical enclosures can hold anything of the standard 19-inch width, from servers to switches to patch panels. They have low profiles, with the 2U […]

I have been working in “tech” for roughly 30 years. I started in IT, then went into live audio, then AV integration, and eventually, cybersecurity. I now engineer secure audiovisual systems, KVMs and video walls for the United States military. One might think my home is full of the latest technologies, that I have smart […]

The 911 call center at the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office in Bolivia, North Carolina, is now totally driven via Extron NAV AV over IP, XTP, and control systems. Based on a topology that combines centralized and distributed switching, it ties together a variety of resources, providing optimal signal integrity, complete reliability, and true redundancy. This […]

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) announced the establishment of a comprehensive AI governance framework. This initiative aims to ensure the responsible research, development, and utilization of AI technologies. Building on the Ethical Principles for AI published by i-PRO in December 2023, the company has taken further steps by launching the i-PRO AI Ethics Committee […]

Extron expanded the FOX3 PowerCage platform with three new single-slot fiber optic scaling receiver modules. Designed specifically for the PowerCage 411 enclosure, the FOX3 SR 311 PC, FOX3 SR 301 PC, and FOX3 201 PC are compact new modules that provide extension of HDCP-compliant HDMI video with embedded audio and RS-232 control as well as […]

Sony Electronics announced firmware upgrade V2.0 for its SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, aimed at corporate, higher education, and house of worship environments. This latest firmware upgrade is free of charge and significantly enhances the capabilities of the SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 models, leveraging AI analytics to for better PTZ auto-framing technology. With Firmware V2.0, […]

Yesterday I attended the Commercial Integrator Expo education session, “How to Add Security Integration Into Your AV Business.” Dan Ferrisi moderated the session and was joined by Josh Cummings, executive vice president of technology at Paladin Technologies, and Lionel Felix, founder and chief revenue officer at CI’s 2023 Integrator of the Year, Felix Media Solutions. […]

Extron announced the release of its 2024 New Products Brochure – Second Edition, offering an in-depth look at the company’s latest advancements and innovations. This updated brochure showcases a wide array of new products, each designed to deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and value, reinforcing Extron’s commitment to excellence in the AV industry. The 2024 New […]

BY: RANDALL LEE As the world continues to embrace digital transformation, the evolution of IP-based paging and intercom systems is enhancing communication, safety and efficiency within facilities. Modern advancements are revolutionizing traditional public address systems, making them more versatile and responsive to dynamic and emergent situations. The shift to IP-based technology is an advancement from […]

The SDVoE Alliance tells rAVe that High Sec Labs (HSL) is now an adopting member. Founded in 2008, HSL is known for its cyber-defense solutions, specializing in network and peripheral isolation. HSL offers secure peripheral sharing solutions, serving clients such as: governments, defense organizations, financial institutions, healthcare providers and national infrastructure companies. HSL’s patented solutions […]

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, announced that Security Center 5.12 now complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program. With this certification, the company says government entities can trust that Genetec software meets stringent federal […]

Last week, we hosted our annual ProAV Symposium, where industry experts came together to dive into the latest trends, innovations and hot topics in ProAV. In this article, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the exciting panel discussions we had. But to get the full, in-depth experience and hear directly from the experts, don’t […]

Mersive Technologies announced the company’s latest System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 and SOC 3 reports, each stating that management of Mersive Technologies maintained effective controls over the security, confidentiality and availability of its wireless collaboration and sharing solution. The company says the reports were issued by BARR Advisory, P.A., a global cybersecurity consulting and […]

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, a ransomware attack launched by a hacking group called BlackSuit took down the operations of approximately 15,000 North American auto retailers. The hackers did not actually attack the individual car dealerships, but rather, they attacked a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider named CDK. The CDK Dealer Management System software handled everything from […]

Alfred International, a lock subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, announced the U.S. launch of the Alfred ML2 Smart Mortise Lock, now available with Z-Wave Long Range. The company says the ML2 combines state-of-the-art technology with a sleek keypad and patented design and drive mechanism that Alfred says makes it an ideal retrofit solution for properties […]

Viking Electronics has announced its commitment to enhancing school safety through support of Alyssa’s Law, which mandates panic buttons in schools to expedite law enforcement response time during emergencies. Alyssa’s Law, named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the Parkland school shooting, requires schools to install panic buttons for quick law enforcement notification. […]

Snap One introduced a new series of WattBox IP controllable power distribution units (PDUs) designed specifically for 20-amp systems. The three new PDUs (dubbed the 820 Series) have the same features as WattBox’s original 15-amp 800 Series, including OvrC remote monitoring and resolution; self-healing auto reboot; and control, scheduling and metering of individual outlets. The […]

Cybalt is a division of Black Box and specializes in cybersecurity solutions and services. What’s unique here is that Black Box says that those clients with Cybalt protected its enterprise clients from catastrophic business disruption resulting from the July 19 CrowdStrike update that ultimately crashed 8.5 million Microsoft Windows PCs and servers. As part of […]

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” […]

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 […]

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: […]