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 […]

Biamp is shipping a new AV network switch, the NMS-NG26GPX-AVB (NETGEAR model M4250-26G4XF-POE+) is a pro-grade managed switch designed for 1G networked AV systems. The switch provides 26 1G ports and four 10G SFP+ ports that all support AVB and Dante. 24 of the ports are PoE+ capable with 480W of total power budget. The […]

AVer Information announced a collaboration with Nureva to streamline hybrid meeting room connectivity. The plug-and-play hybrid meeting bundles include AVer’s CAM550, a 4K dual lens PTZ camera, and Nureva’s HDL300 audio system, an integrated microphone and speaker bar. AVer’s CAM550 equips two 4K lenses to create a wide-angle room view. Claiming to be the “first […]

Airtame launched a new screen-sharing feature that makes Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) environments and presentations “simpler and more secure than ever before.” With the new “Share from Browser” feature, users can use any popular web browser to instantly initiate screen sharing from personal devices to Airtame-powered displays without requiring any new app downloads, installations, […]

When I was 18 years old, I went to visit my grandpa. We sat in his living room and talked about his favorite subject, his grandkids. He took pride in updating me, the family, his waitress at the local Greek restaurant — and anyone else who would listen for that matter — on their accomplishments. […]

C2G announced its new HDMI HDBaseT + USB-B to A and RS232 Over Cat Extender (18Gbps), model C2G30055. It’s a solution for when USB must also be extended alongside HDMI video and audio to interactive whiteboards and displays, or in any installation that goes far beyond the length limitations of standard HDMI and USB cabling. […]

Extron is already shipping its NBP VC1 D and NBP VC2 D Network Button Panels. These customizable AV system control interfaces are designed for use with Extron control systems and HC 400 Series products. They connect to your control processors via standard Ethernet and provide “convenient volume control within a room.” The NBP VC1 D […]

I am sure, by now, you’ve likely read all the stories about Zoom demanding all its employees — living within 50 miles of any Zoom office — start working in the office at least two days a week, some three days a week. This, to me, is a bit ironic as, in 2022, Zoom published […]

By Chris Pennell and Olivia Lowden Futuresource Consulting Amid the physical changes to office design over the last seventy-odd years, the role of offices has remained static. But COVID-19 turned the world as we knew it upside down, taking the workplace along with it. Remote working has become ubiquitous, and in the post-pandemic landscape, the […]

Lumens Digital Optics Inc. has announced interoperability with NETGEAR AV switches, enabling “easier deployment of AV devices over IP networks.” NETGEAR and Lumens have certified the M4250 and M4300 series switches to work with IP-connected Lumens products, including models that leverage NDI|HX, high bandwidth NDI and Dante AV-H standards. Using NETGEAR Engage, which is built […]

Mersive Technologies’ Solstice collaboration platform continues to be deployed globally at more than 500 WeWork coworking locations to create collaboration systems for WeWork members, offering sharing and collaboration. Solstice also enables WeWork to integrate its booking systems with Mersive’s Dynamic Digital Signage for a branded in-room user experience and more cost-efficient use of WeWork spaces. […]

C2G announced its new AV Controller (C2G50348), a full-featured in-wall solution designed to streamline audio and video equipment control in classrooms and conference rooms. The C2G AV Controller claims to eliminate the need for multiple remotes while simplifying installation and programming for integrators. C2G says the design of its AV Controller prioritizes both ease of operation and […]

Nested within the West Side of Midtown Manhattan, Hudson Yards has become one of the city’s most popular areas. The neighborhood has various shops and culinary experiences, corporate offices for global leaders, significant public art and dynamic cultural institutions and stunning residences. Spanning an entire city block, 50 Hudson Yards has become New York City’s […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s temp check survey! We’ve heard the term “resimercial” more and more over the past several years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic when home offices became more relevant than ever. Simply put, the resimercial market is characterized by a blend of […]

C2G announced new options in its family of HDMI dongle adapters: the USB-C to USB-A Dongle Adapter Converter, Mini HDMI to HDMI Dongle Adapter Converter, and Micro HDMI to HDMI Dongle Adapter Converter. These solutions allow users to connect any device outfitted with a USB-A, Mini HDMI, or Micro HDMI port to an existing HDMI […]

ChatGPT and AV Design — Part the First ChatGPT has been a major topic both in the world and in our corner of life in AV. How, exactly, does it fit into our world? Why don’t we start by asking the thing itself? Then we’ll talk among ourselves, while the robot isn’t listening to us […]