C2G Announces USB-C/HDMI 3-Input Combo to HDMI 1-Output KVM Switch
C2G today announced its new USB-C/HDMI 3-Input Combo to HDMI 1-Output KVM switch. Users can switch between three computing devices using a single keyboard, display and mouse, making the KVM switch ideal for accessing multiple devices while freeing up desk space by reducing the number of keyboards, displays and mice needed. The C2G C2G54541 KVM […]
AI Month 2023 | AI and Meeting Rooms & Classrooms
Everyone likely already knows that AI can be used to handle repetitive tasks across an organization making everyone more efficient, but that’s just the boring part of AI. AI can, and will, help businesses and schools accelerate voice control, solve ambient noise problems, simplify meeting and class notifications, help integrate NLP (Natural Language Processing), speed-up […]
BlueJeans Basic Enters Market as New Free Video Conferencing Platform
BlueJeans Basic is a new free video conferencing plan that allows users to meet for as long as they want, one-on-one or in groups of up to 25 people. With unlimited free meetings enforcing no time limit, users can meet, create, sell, learn and collaborate with peers across time zones — and days — while […]
Epson Now Shipping PowerLite L570U, L770U and L775U
Epson announced the new PowerLite L570U, L770U and L775U are shipping, adding 4K Enhancement Technology and PixAlign Camera support to the compact and portable PowerLite L lineup. Built with installation and creative tools, along with 5,200 and 7,000 lumens of equal color and white brightness, the new projectors offer 3-chip 3LCD laser projectors for entertainment […]
INOGENI TOGGLE USB 3.0 Switcher Enables Enable Wired USB BYOM/BYOD
The new INOGENI TOGGLE USB 3.0 switcher is designed to control and connect USB-based conferencing equipment in a room, such as cameras, microphones and speakers. It’s designed as an external USB switcher allowing for BYOD/BYOM applications in rooms using the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core connected to a laptop. Features include: Enable wired USB BYOM/BYOD Switch of […]
Q-SYS NM Series NM-T1 Features Proximity Motion Sensor
The Q-SYS NM Series NM-T1 is a tabletop network PoE microphone native to Q-SYS and designed for collaboration spaces. The microphone features beamforming technology, ensuring clarity and separation for all surrounding talkers. It also offers onboard call controls, a programmable user button and touchless muting capability, which lets users mute or unmute with the wave […]
New Epson PowerLite and BrightLink Displays Available Now
Today, Epson announced 10 of its new PowerLite and BrightLink lamp-free laser displays are now available. Powered by Epson’s proprietary 3-chip 3LCD technology, the new models offer 4,000 to 4,600 lumens of equal color and white brightness. The new lamp-free laser displays also come equipped with built-in enterprise-level wireless connectivity, convenient collaboration tools, value-added software […]
Audio-Tehcnica’s ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array is Now Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Audio-Technica just announced that the Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array is now certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms as part of a Q-SYS system. A-T partnering with Q-SYS unifies and streamlines network configuration and control, resulting in a simplified integration and setup process for installers and end users, as well as remote monitoring and management and more. […]
Avocor Launches Fuse, a Cloud-Based Software Management Platform
Avocor just announced the launch of FUSE, a free, cloud-based software management platform for IT and AV pros to remotely deploy, configure and manage Avocor solutions at scale from anywhere in the world. Built on Xyte’s Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) cloud platform, FUSE enables teams to configure their device estate and organize products into spaces as they […]
5 Factors for Considering a New Projector
By Brian Rhatigan Exertis Almo When it comes to producing large displayed images of 100” or more, projection technology is the front-runner when it comes to cost, ease of installation and system maintenance over time. While projector brightness is a key consideration, it is not the only factor you should look at when selecting a […]
Visix Adds Digital Desk Signs to ePaper Line of Products for Hybrid Work
Visix added digital desk signs to its ePaper line of products to support hybrid workplaces. The new EPS 42 ePaper desk sign is “small, lightweight and affordable, making it a scalable solution for clients wanting to manage multiple workspaces in office hoteling environments.” The new EPS 42 desk sign claims to be easy to place […]
How AI is Used in UCC Applications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way businesses operate and communicate. Today, the role of AI in unified communications and collaboration (UCC) is becoming increasingly important. UCC refers to the integration of communication and collaboration tools, including instant messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing and conferencing. In this article, we will discuss how AI […]
Nominations for the 12th Readers’ Choice Awards Are OPEN!
It’s that time of year again, finally! The 12th annual Readers’ Choice Awards nominations are officially open. We have given out our annual rAVe Reader’s Choice Awards on the InfoComm show floor every year, and 2023 in Orlando will be no different. However, before opening the awards for voting, we need your nominations. This is […]
Boom Collaboration Launches Boom UNO Conferencing System
Boom Collaboration launched the Boom UNO conferencing system that combines a 120° HD camera with a 360° omnidirectional microphone and built-in speaker. The compact device connects via USB cable and is available in black and white and, like every USB UC system, it works with Zoom, Teams, Webex, Google Meet and all the major meeting […]
LAVNCH WEEK 7 UCC Day: You Had to Be There
Another LAVNCH WEEK, another recap by yours truly. Today we kicked off LAVNCH WEEK 7 with UCC Day, and I may be biased, but it was fantastic. Our speakers gave incredible insights, the attendees asked thought-provoking questions and the content was informative and relevant. Now, I’m going to give you a recap of the day […]
Airtame Adds Feature Upgrades to Airtame Rooms
Airtame announced three new feature upgrades to Airtame Rooms — the software component of its hybrid conferencing solution. The new upgrades include full integration with Zoom (a feature now officially out of Beta), along with calendar integrations with Microsoft Calendar and Google Calendar. These new calendar integrations streamline efficiency to get meetings up and running with […]
What Do You Know About AI? Take Our Survey!
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 AV. For example, did you know that facial recognition is AI? […]
Lenovo Announces ThinkSmart View Plus Microsoft Teams Personal Collaboration Device
Lenovo just announced the ThinkSmart View Plus running Microsoft Teams display, a standalone (personal) collaboration display with audio, video and whiteboarding features. The smart collaboration solution is purpose-built for hot desking, phone booths, executive desks and home office use cases. In addition, Lenovo just launched the IP Controller for collaboration spaces as well as the […]
Biamp Now Shipping Impera Uniform Control Pad
Biamp is shipping its Impera Uniform control pad, a compact customizable AV control designed for wall mounting. It’s a simple interface for presentation spaces, learning environments and conference rooms, regardless of the type of equipment installed. Equipped with a software configurable E Ink display, Biamp says the Uniform can be quickly programmed and customized within […]
Ask Dr. Ann: How Do I Create a Collaborative Space for People of Different Ages?
What’s the difference between building a collaborative space for a company with boomers versus building one for a company with a lot of millennials and Generation Z? Is there a difference in what should be included? For the first time in history, there are five generations in the workplace. They are: Traditionalists — born 1925 […]
Utelogy Joins Barco ClickShare Alliance Program
Utelogy Corporation has joined the Barco ClickShare Alliance Program as a validated technology partner, extending the capabilities of its software platform for managing AV and UC devices and peripherals to include Barco’s ClickShare Conference solution for wireless presentation and conferencing. ClickShare solutions enable wireless conferencing and presentation in meeting spaces. When users walk into the […]
Jabra Launches Speak2 Speakerphone Range With Voice Level Normalization
Jabra today launched the Speak2 range, the newest product in Jabra’s Speak line-up of professional speakerphones which includes the Speak2 75, Speak2 55 and Speak2 40. The new Jabra Speak2 range offers professional, pocketable, and portable devices built with hybrid work in mind. Jabra says that with the Speak2 75, Speak2 55, and Speak2 40, […]
rAVe February Temperature Check — Results: UCC Platforms and Features
The results are in for February’s Temperature Check surveys and this month we focused on UCC platforms. UCC has become such an integral part of our everyday lives and we wanted to hear from you about your favorite platforms and features. UCC enables communication and collaboration between team members no matter where they are located […]
The Rise of BYOD
By Lauren Simmen, Director of Product Marketing, Crestron The term’s been everywhere lately: BYOD, the acronym meaning Bring Your Own Device. From the preponderance of smartphone business apps to the need for laptops and tablets to travel with their users (especially in hybrid work situations), the demand for BYOD solutions has never been greater. The […]
ISE 2023 From Across the Pond: A Detailed, In-Depth Look at Trends From the Show
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 […]
AVer Information Announces Collaboration With Lenovo and Yamaha Unified Communications
AVer Information announced a technology collaboration with Lenovo and Yamaha Unified Communications to create an updated Microsoft Teams certification solution for seamless, global collaboration. The plug-and-play hybrid meeting bundles include AVer’s CAM550, Lenovo’s ThinkSmart Core+ Controller and Yamaha’s ADECIA Ceiling Mic and Speaker Solution. AVer’s CAM550 equips two 4K lenses to capture a complete view […]
The Future Corporate Workspace
By Sean Wargo, Vice President of Market Intelligence, AVIXA The pandemic will forever be a dividing line for the corporate office market. Remote and hybrid work were never talked about more than in the last three years. Now that we’ve emerged from the pandemic, what will the future corporate workspace look like? It makes sense […]
Exertis Almo Releases 2023 E4 Lineup
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 […]
Audio-Technica Introduces ATDM-0604a Digital SmartMixer
Audio-Technica introduced the ATDM-0604a Digital SmartMixer, an update of its ATDM-0604. The ATDM-0604a offers advanced functionality for use in a wide variety of applications, from meeting spaces to educational facilities. Incorporating user feedback from leading system integrators, the enhanced functions of this model bring improved performance for online or live meetings. Expanding on the feature […]
Airtame Appoints Susanne Lund as CEO, Céline Fosse as Chief Marketing Officer
Airtame announced the appointments of Susanne Lund to CEO and Céline Fosse to chief marketing officer. Both hires will accelerate Airtame’s global expansion and support its mission to create a streamlined collaboration experience for offices and educational institutions. “I am thrilled to help scale the business globally and expand upon Airtame’s unique solutions for screens,” […]
Humly Solutions Becomes Google Cloud Partner
Humly Solutions just became a Google Cloud Partner, and now the Humly Room Display has been approved for the Google Certification program. This means that Humly Room Display is part of an exclusive shortlist of room booking solutions globally that have been certified and part of an even shorter list of certified solutions integrated with […]
Mimo Monitors Supplies Touch-Screen Controllers to Lenovo Smart Collaboration Business
Mimo Monitors announced a partnership with Lenovo that sees them supply multiple touchscreen controllers, as part of Lenovo’s Smart Collaboration business, to Lenovo. “When looking for a partner in the Smart Collaboration business, we sought out Mimo because of their impressive pedigree and knowledge of how to create an optimal product that fills an important […]