Huddly Director, the same AI used in the Huddly Crew AI-directed multi-camera system, is now available for small, medium and large rooms on Huddly S1 and the Huddly L1. Huddly says the Huddly Director delivers professionally produced video meetings, prioritizing engagement and effective communication. It switches between speakers, listener reactions and room views, creating an […]

Legrand and Microsoft have announced a partnership to create a new hybrid conferencing space with Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North, and Central America. The Signature Teams Rooms are all about creating a premium in-room experience with the complete conferencing platform. Signature Teams Rooms were developed to be immersive and inclusive meeting […]

CYP just launched the PUV-3090TX-UEA HDBaseT 3.0 transmitter that supports up to 4K UHD+ (18Gbps, 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit) video input and output over both HDMI and HDBaseT. This allows the transmission of uncompressed HDMI 2.0 4K@60 (4:4:4, 8-bit) video and HD audio as well as Ethernet (LAN serving) and control via a single run of […]

Extron just launched the UCS 303, a collaboration and presentation switcher designed for UCC spaces. Three inputs support the connection of USB, HDMI and DisplayPort sources, while five USB device ports connect to peripherals such as USB cameras and microphones. The USB-C input provides video/audio, USB, and 60W of power to charge a user’s laptop […]

Crestron Electronics has introduced the new Crestron Desk Q and Desk Touch. Crestron says the demand for hot desking has skyrocketed as more and more organizations are calling employees back to the physical building. Crestron Desk Scheduling offers a “convenient and versatile arrangement that grants employees and visitors the freedom to reserve and use a […]

Epson announced the new PowerLite 815E is shipping. On the heels of the PowerLite 810E launch, the new projector adds a black chassis option to Epson’s new lamp-free extreme short-throw laser display lineup with 4K Enhancement Technology. PowerLite 815E features built-in wired/wireless networking and 3-Chip 3LCD with 4K Enhancement technology and 5,000 lumens of color […]

Stevens Institute of Technology, a leading student-centric research university in Hoboken, New Jersey, uses Mersive Solstice Collaboration Platform and Pods to create a campus-wide networked AV infrastructure that not only fosters collaborative student-faculty interaction, but informs future system design and space planning using Solstice’s deep operational analytics. The campus-wide technology transformation began more than five […]

Nureva announced that its HDL310 and HDL410 audio conferencing systems are now certified for Barco ClickShare CX-20, CX-30 and CX-50 Gen 2 wireless presentation and conferencing devices. Nureva says this certification simplifies ProAV performance to larger Barco BYOM (bring your own meeting) spaces. By combining Nureva’s USB-based plug-and-play audio systems with Barco’s ClickShare solutions, Nureva […]

Key Digital launched the second-generation KD-Pro4x1X-2: a 4×1 UHD/4K/18G HDMI switcher with 4×1 auto switching, audio de-embedding and a “plethora” of control options. In addition to auto-switching that, when enabled, automatically selects a newly detected source or switches away from a newly disconnected source, Key Digital says the KD-Pro4x1X-2 offers front-panel-button, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP and […]

Atlona has debuted its next generation of AT-HDR-SW Series of HDMI switchers and matrix switchers. Available immediately, the three new matrix switchers are spec’d to deliver 4K/UHD video @ 60hz (4:4:4), as well as HDMI data rates up to 18gbps and support for high dynamic range (HDR) formats. All models offer a compact design for […]

Visix has completed the development of its Choros AR space booking platform, and the finished product will debut next week. The McKinsey State of Organizations 2023 report states that about 90% of organizations have embraced hybrid work models to let employees work outside the office at least some of the time. This has led to […]

Barco and Crestron have entered into a global patent license agreement earlier this year. This enables Crestron to utilize some of Barco’s ClickShare patents for Crestron’s own collaboration solutions, including AirMedia wireless conferencing and presentation systems. Barco will continue to develop collaboration technologies but the point of the agreement between Barco and Crestron is to […]

Crestron Electronics announced progress toward a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization for the Crestron XiO Cloud platform. FedRAMP is a government-wide program that promotes the adoption of secure modern cloud services, emphasizing the security and protection of federal information. The process is completed through a standardized evaluation that includes an assessment to […]

Jabra is shipping its PanaCast 50 Video Bar System leveraging the new Microsoft device ecosystem platform, as announced on the Microsoft site here. Microsoft collaborated with Jabra to optimize the platform to leverage Microsoft Teams Rooms for Android as the first industry market solution. The Microsoft device ecosystem platform brings together the best of Microsoft […]

Registration is officially open for LAVNCH WEEK 8, the ProAV industry’s flagship virtual event; the four-day event will be held October 23-26, 2023. Each of the four days will focus on a particular segment of the industry and will feature multiple panels discussing the latest technology and trends for that segment. Monday is UCC Day, […]

Research published by Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe paints a clear picture of new working habits and preferences from the perspective of both employees and businesses. The report reveals that 41% of UK office workers still prefer to work in an office, and across Europe, this trend is even more pronounced, with over half […]

Biamp just announced its Vidi 250 conferencing camera has earned Zoom Rooms certification. The compact Vidi 250 conferencing camera includes a 12MP sensor that supports 4K video with a 120-degree field of view, while allowing for electronic pan-tilt-zoom with no image degradation. Advanced features include premium optics that eliminate image distortion, smooth automatic participant framing, […]

Extron is shipping its new VCA 100 Virtual Control Appliance with integrated virtual control processors. This new virtual control system helps organizations easily deploy, scale, and manage their AV systems by providing the flexibility of hosting AV control resources in a central location alongside the resources your IT team already manages. The VCA 100 is designed for […]

Barco just announced its new LCD video wall, Barco UniSee II. This new generation of the Barco UniSee platform combines improved image performance with precise and predictable installation and maintenance. The color gamut has been significantly increased by applying quantum dot technology. In addition, the video wall’s contrast is increased to High Dynamic Range (HDR) levels […]

Lightware Visual Engineering announced the Taurus TPX, a lineup of USB-C extenders for high-resolution transmission over long distances. Based on SDVoE technology, the Taurus TPX features a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX) that enable users to “connect their devices, share their content, switch hosts and control their meeting room easily and intuitively.” The Taurus TPX is […]

Huddly Crew is now available worldwide. Huddly Crew “redefines the meeting experience by providing an immersive view of the meeting space and its participants;” all made possible through the collaboration of three premium network cameras. The company says the heart of this innovation is Huddly Director, an AI-based feature that operates directly on the cameras. […]

If you’ve been following along with this series, I appreciate your continued interest in the topic of fixing our meetings.  If you’re new to the series, welcome! Here are the links to Part 1 and Part 2 so you can catch up. In the last blog, I asserted that we are having the wrong types […]

Biamp announced that it will acquire Evoko, a Sweden-based manufacturer known for its scheduling systems. The acquisition marks another step in Biamp’s “expansion strategy and commitment to provide customers with more comprehensive, integrated solutions.” Evoko has a suite of products including room-booking solutions and desk-scheduling systems designed to enhance productivity and streamline office operations. These offerings […]

Boom Collaboration just launched what they are calling an intelligent camera with AI technology. The Boom MEZZO is a 4K Ultra HD @ 30fps camera with electronic Pan Tilt and Zoom and built-in AI functions that include highly responsive auto-framing as part of an advanced ‘brain’. Dual omnidirectional microphones feature noise suppression capabilities alongside a […]

Vivitek announced the D2000 Series of value-priced portable projectors. Designed for small and medium-sized meeting rooms, the DW2650Z and the DH2661Z have multiple I/O ports, a long-life light source and weigh only 4.8kg (10.5-pounds). Both the DW2650Z and the DH2661Z feature DLP DarkChip3 and BrilliantColor technologies combined with manual zoom and focus. The DW2650Z and […]

Poly is introducing new solutions designed to work with Google Cloud and Google ChromeOS. You may recall that, earlier this year, Poly announced a public preview of the Poly Lens Web App for Chrome OS. The Poly Lens Web App is now available to ChromeOS users and customers worldwide, allowing users to manage their devices […]

The ProAV industry is forecast to add nearly $100 billion in revenue over the next five years, reaching $402 billion in 2028, according to AVIXA’s 2023 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA). With pandemic recovery largely in the past, the industry is poised for healthy growth through 2028, even if year-over-year percentages slowly decline. AVIXA’s […]

Airtame announced a strategic alliance with AVer to offer integration of the Airtame Hybrid Conferencing Solution with a wide array of AVer’s core camera and video bar solutions. Airtame claims businesses, educational facilities and end users have come to expect highly customizable, reliable collaboration tools to ensure experiences for all users regardless of skill level or […]

Legrand will debut a new battery backup system for the connected smart home in the Legrand | AV Booth 1506 at CEDIA Expo 2023. The Legrand Structured Wiring Enclosure UPS (UPS-SC600) features six surge-protected outlets with three outlets connected to a battery backup system, and comes in a small form factor to fit practically anywhere, […]

BenQ just launched a 21:9 projector, the LK935 4K UHD laser projector. Purpose-built for UCC applications, the 5,500-lumen LK935 projector includes 92% Rec.709 color coverage, conferencing color modes and HDR support. BenQ has equipped all its projectors with tools that make installation and setup “quick and easy.” The LK935 features a 1.6x zoom to allow […]

If you missed “Part 1: New Tools, Old Mindset,” feel free to go back and read the anecdote I posted there. Our meetings have become bad over time because the world has changed significantly, but I’d argue that our meetings haven’t. You may be thinking, “Well Mark, you’re wrong because today we have new tools […]

By Shubham Kumar and Olivia Lowden Futuresource Consulting After a spell of limited innovation during the pandemic, professional pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras are entering a new technological era. Futuresource Consulting’s brand-new report reveals that AI and automation are the powerhouses behind many of the new-generation products entering the market, with auto-tracking, facial recognition, and automated camera […]