Earlier this week, #AVTweeps descended upon the Peoria Riverfront Museum for the Second Annual Pearl Technology Showcase. Over 150 AV professionals gathered to check out the latest ProAV solutions from companies like AtlasIED, Q-SYS, Absen, Sonance, Top Shelf Digital Media and more. “This year’s Showcase was a success,” proclaimed Jeremy Caldera, CTS-D, CTS-I, senior vice […]

Optoma launched its new Creative Touch Interactive Flat Panel Displays (IFPDs) for education and corporate environments. Creative Board is a whiteboard with a floating toolbar. And, the new Creative Board provides users with an infinity canvas feature that allows users to embed browser pages to the screen thus, you can pull information such as images […]

You might remember the conversation that took #AVtweep LinkedIn by storm last month, all stemming from an Aug. 10 marketing email from Aurora Multimedia. Social Media Recap: Aurora Calls Out Crestron in Recent Marketing Email This week, Crestron responded by issuing a cease-and-desist order. Aurora then sent out the following second marketing email Sept. 13: […]

DTEN has hired David Angel as General Manager, North America Channel Sales and LATAM.  In this expanded role, Angel will be responsible for growing and nurturing channel partnerships, plus building strong and productive relationships throughout the Americas. “David Angel brings deep industry knowledge and proven expertise to his new role at DTEN,” said Wei Liu, the company’s founder and CEO. “His […]

The Prowise Touchscreen Ten G2 is promoted as the first interactive whiteboard aimed at secure educational environments. But, it acts just like a normal IFP as the new interactive whiteboard is equipped with Android 11, four pens with pick-up recognition, an anti-bacterial glass plate and hundreds of educational tools and apps. The Prowise Touchscreen Ten G2 […]

Shure designed the MV7 microphone specifically for UCC applications. The MV7 microphone enhanced its status as a top microphone for hybrid work, becoming one of the first to be certified under the “ProMic” category of Zoom’s Personal Workspace Certified Hardware. As you likely know, the Zoom Hardware Certification Program helps customers identify hardware solutions that […]

PTZOptics, and sister company HuddleCamHD, announced a slate of new camera releases. The PTZOptics Move line is a new line of PTZ cameras designed for universal compatibility, so every Move camera has outputs for SDI, HDMI, USB and IP. PTZOptics will offer the Move line with either 12X, 20X or 30X optical zoom, all with […]

In mid-August, Gary Kayye shared an advertisement from Aurora on his LinkedIn page. In the advertisement, Aurora took on Crestron’s well-known stock issue directly. You can read more about the various reactions in Steph Beckett’s blog post here. The comments are interesting as a real-life experiment regarding what works with advertising — or what doesn’t. […]

AVer Information today announced the company has received Zoom Rooms Hardware Certification for the AVer TR333V2 AI Auto Tracking Camera. The TR333V2 features 30X optical zoom and 4K resolution for sharp focus and imagery. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) auto tracking (full or half body) allows for presenters to move freely and deliver engaging presentations without the need for a professional camera […]

I have been attending CEDIA Expo since 1991; I think it was the first-ever CEDIA show, in fact. It was in Dallas, Texas, and (if my memory serves me right) it was in the Dallas Market Center. It’s always been one of my favorite trade shows. It’s like the state fair of trade shows — […]

Maxhub announced the UC BM35 Bluetooth Teleconference Speakerphone — the latest iteration of the company’s line of teleconference speakerphone systems. Obviously designed for teleconferencing, online training and work-from-home scenarios, the UC BM35 is, like all Bluetooth devices, plug-and-play and has a 30-hour battery life. At 5 inches square by 1.5 inches high, the Maxhub UC […]

Verizon Business today announced that BlueJeans by Verizon has been named a Leader by Aragon Research in the Globe for Intelligent Video Conferencing for the third year in a row. Recognized for the platform’s quality of service —including BlueJeans Telehealth, BlueJeans Meetings, and BlueJeans Rooms as a Service — BlueJeans received high marks in the report for […]

HP Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition of Poly, a global provider of workplace collaboration solutions. The deal claims to “accelerate HP’s strategy to create a more growth-oriented portfolio, further strengthen its industry opportunity in hybrid work solutions, and position the combined organization for long-term sustainable growth and value creation. HP expects the transaction, […]

Nice/Nortek Control announces the release of the Panamax C3-IP, a 12 Amp BlueBOLT enabled compact power conditioner and power sequencer that provides individual control for three separate outlets. With remote power management via the BlueBOLT cloud platform, installers can monitor, control and program from anywhere. Fifty percent smaller than its predecessor, the Panamax C3-IP has […]

  The impressive Contra Costa County Administration building sits on the edge of downtown Martinez, California. The elegant-looking building is home to a variety of county departments including a large assembly chamber, offices, conference rooms, work stations, and support spaces. The building has been awarded LEED Gold certification in line with its sustainable construction, while […]

CEDIA Expo announces the second annual IMCCA Work from Home Showcase at CEDIA Expo 2022. Through a partnership with CEDIA Expo, the Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) will bring “insights, subject matter experts and interactive demonstrations to CEDIA Expo 2022.” Unified communications and collaboration technologies have emerged in the residential space as business professionals and […]

RTI announced the KX4 touch panel with a built-in processor for single-room commercial installations from boardrooms to lecture halls that require both on-wall control and processing power to control multiple devices. Shipping Nov. 1, the KX4 combines a 4-inch capacitive touch screen and five-button interface with a control processor for fast and cost-effective installations in […]

With the goal of simplifying network integration of its product line, Shure is teaming up with Netgear to deliver faster and more reliable integration when installing Shure Microflex Ecosystem products with the Netgear AV Line M4250 switches. The combination of Shure’s legacy in AV, along with Netgear’s commitment to AV-over-IP will help integrators with limited […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST The year is 1991. Cambridge University late-night studiers and programmers in the computer lab were faced with a constant problem—the coffee pot was always empty. The disappointment after walking across the entire building in the wee hours of the morning, just to be met with an empty pot, was excruciating. […]

TrueConf has introduced TrueConf MCU Free, a software-based MCU server for legacy videoconferencing endpoints that brings unlimited video communication experience for up to 100 active connections. This solution is designed to provide customers from government, finance, education and other industry verticals with a UC hub that can bring together multiple geographically dispersed branches in a […]

Audac announced its new Vexo series high-output loudspeaker. The Vexo family consists of six models: Vexo110(A), Vexo112(A), and Vexo115(A) which are available both in active and passive versions. The low-frequency transducer, which is made out of “high-quality materials,” is combined with a 1.7” voice coil compression driver, enabling high sound pressure levels and a tight […]

Squirrels released the Ditto Director in the App Store to bring screen mirroring moderation controls to iPhone and iPad. Ditto Director is a new iOS/iPadOS app designed to “manage screen mirroring connections from any device using the Ditto screen mirroring solution.” Squirrels says it allows users to approve or deny mirroring requests and remove connected […]

Black Box announced that the company has become a Zoom Phone Certified Integrator, bringing Zoom’s video communications platform and cloud phone system to market. Zoom Rooms and Workspaces solutions are used around the world in board, conference, huddle and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms, to help users work together comfortably and […]

Videotel Digital just launched the VP92, a 4K interactive digital signage media player. The VP92 4K interactive digital signage media player is native 3840 x 2160 in landscape and 2160 x 3840 in a portrait configuration and includes dual HDMI ports to support two screens simultaneously. In addition, the new Videotel Digital VP92 player comes […]

Densitron has announced a new integration with BirdDog that allows the company’s full range of cameras to be controlled easily via Densitron’s Intelligent Display System (IDS) platform. Available through the IDS software, the integration provides an easy-to-use interface that allows camera operators to adjust primary settings such as position, location and preset store and recall. BirdDog manufactures […]

Jabra and Lenovo are expanding their collaboration to offer more options for Microsoft Teams Rooms, adding the Jabra PanaCast 50 Room System. The purpose-built, modular room kit includes the Jabra PanaCast 50 and Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Kit. The PanaCast 50 is a 180-degree Panoramic-4K video camera and works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams Rooms’ front row […]

Maxhub just introduced the ND86PNA 4K Commercial Display, an 86-inch diagonal direct-view LED (dvLED) display for presentations, online conferencing and digital signage. Featuring 4K resolution, Bytello DMS for easy remote device management, a wealth of connections, and wireless BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) capabilities, the ND86PNA delivers an LED solution to meetings. The new Maxhub […]

Relationships between technology vendors and their channel partners are on solid footing even as they work through issues related to compensation, communication and technical support, according to new research from CompTIA. Two-thirds of IT businesses surveyed for CompTIA’s “Partner Experience Trends 2022” characterize their current vendor partnerships as “very strong, growing in engagement” or “strong, […]

The DTEN ONboard is now in stock and available to order. Designed in collaboration with Zoom, DTEN’s ONboard is a touch-enabled 55-inch display optimized for Zoom’s recently introduced Whiteboard feature. However, DTEN says the ONboard can integrate with any Zoom Rooms device — including video bars — “and immediately introduces interactive touch, with the ability […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Chane Huang Coolpo Hybrid work is here to stay. It’s no secret that the workforce looks different than it did three years ago (or even one year ago), and changes in work come with changes in expectations. It’s no longer enough to throw a camera anywhere in a conference […]

Re Mago, a software development company for visual collaboration solutions, including Valarea, has announced a strategic partnership with LG Business Solutions. This new partnership integrates Valarea inside LG interactive displays. “Our partnership with Valarea delivers a set of tools that enhance business results,” said Joao Moreira, partner alliances manager at LG Business Solutions Europe. “Thanks […]

Extron has launched two new sizes for its SB 33A Adjustable Width Sound Bar. These new sizes accommodate displays from 82″ to 100″ in width in addition to the existing sizes that support displays down to 46″. The SB 33A can be customized onsite to precisely match the width of the display, offering “high performance […]