AVIXA Foundation Awards 2025 Brad Sousa Impact Fund to Three Organizations

The AVIXA Foundation has announced the 2025 recipients of the Brad Sousa Impact Fund, honoring three organizations at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, Florida: Rosie Riveters, Tech25, and WorkSource Montgomery. The fund, named in memory of the late Brad Sousa, former chief technology officer at Forté, provides financial support to organizations using audiovisual (AV) technology and […]

AVIXA Foundation Awards 2025 Brad Sousa Impact Fund to Three Organizations

A Love Letter to LaGuardia and a Hate Letter to Dust: Why Your Digital Signage Media Player Matters

By Annabelle Kayye Sales and Success Manager, SpinetiX LaGuardia has become my favorite airport. First, it’s a Delta hub — team Delta forever. Second, after its renovations, it actually feels like a modern airport: clean, well-organized and surprisingly pleasant. I am not one to be dramatic, but I’d genuinely rather walk to my destination than […]

A Love Letter to LaGuardia and a Hate Letter to Dust: Why Your Digital Signage Media Player Matters

AVPro Edge Releases New ConferX Wall Plates for BYOD Setups

AVPro Edge has released four new ConferX Low-Profile Wall Plates designed for use in bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments. The new lineup includes: ConferX USB-C Low-Profile Wall Plate ConferX HDMI Low-Profile Wall Plate ConferX USB-C & HDMI Low-Profile Wall Plate ConferX Dual HDMI Low-Profile Wall Plate The wall plates are available in stainless, white, and black finishes. […]

AVPro Edge Releases New ConferX Wall Plates for BYOD Setups

Vendors Exhibit New Support Tools at InfoComm

One of the most interesting products I saw at InfoComm this year wasn’t a piece of hardware — it was software. And in my opinion, that’s a trend that continues to grow as technology advances: The software is becoming the star. Jetbuilt’s new product, Jetbot, is one of the more productive uses of AI I’ve […]

Vendors Exhibit New Support Tools at InfoComm

InfoComm 2025 Reflections

It’s July, which means InfoComm 2025 was officially last month. The dust has settled, I’ve returned from some much-needed PTO, and I’ve had time to reflect on the show as a whole. If I’m honest, InfoComm was mostly a blur. I was on three panels, gave several VIP tours at my company’s booth, and had […]

InfoComm 2025 Reflections

Hall Technologies Acquires Atlona Assets, Appoints Victor Baut VP of ProAV Sales

Hall Technologies acquired all of the assets of Atlona Inc. Atlona was once the leader in AV distribution but, once purchased by Panduit, seemed to have disappeared. This is a good move for Hall as Atlona’s production line will help their positioning and, for Atlona, this will help them make a ProAV comeback. Ken Eagle, […]

Hall Technologies Acquires Atlona Assets, Appoints Victor Baut VP of ProAV Sales

Panasonic Unveils EQ3 Series of 4K LCD Displays for Classrooms, Meeting Rooms

Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation has announced the EQ3 Series, a new line of 4K LCD displays designed for classrooms and corporate meeting spaces. The EQ3 Series includes six models, ranging in size from 43 to 86 inches. Each display features a native 4K resolution (3840 x 2160), a brightness of 500 cd/m² and an […]

Panasonic Unveils EQ3 Series of 4K LCD Displays for Classrooms, Meeting Rooms

New Digital Tourism Experience Transforms Travel in Sexten, Italy

The Tourism Association of Sexten has partnered with Hamburg-based interactive technology firm eyefactive to launch a new digital tourism experience, transforming traditional sightseeing into an immersive, touch-driven journey. At the heart of the project is a 118-inch multitouch video wall powered by eyefactive’s proprietary touchscreen software. Installed in a central location, the wall serves as […]

New Digital Tourism Experience Transforms Travel in Sexten, Italy

LG Launches Chromebox OPS Card to Turn CreateBoard Into ChromeOS Device

LG Electronics has introduced a new OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) Chromebox designed specifically for the LG CreateBoard, effectively transforming the interactive flat panel display into a large-format ChromeOS device. The LG Chromebox OPS integrates directly into the CreateBoard’s OPS slot and allows educators to access a wide range of tools within ChromeOS and Google for […]

LG Launches Chromebox OPS Card to Turn CreateBoard Into ChromeOS Device

LG Debuts CreateBoard Core for Schools Needing CMS and OS Flexibility

LG Electronics USA has introduced LG CreateBoard Core, a new version of its interactive display line tailored for schools that prefer to operate with their own content management and operating systems. Designed for districts with specific IT, security or student safety requirements, CreateBoard Core delivers the full interactive experience without a preloaded operating system — […]

LG Debuts CreateBoard Core for Schools Needing CMS and OS Flexibility

Audinate Acquires Iris Studios to Expand AI Remote Production Capabilities

Audinate, the developer of the Dante AV-over-IP media platform, has announced its agreement to acquire Iris Studios, a U.S.-based company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based camera control technology. Iris offers a brand-agnostic, cloud-first video production platform that allows users to manage PTZ cameras remotely. Its feature set includes AI-powered auto tracking, real-time color correction and cloud […]

Audinate Acquires Iris Studios to Expand AI Remote Production Capabilities

PureLink Debuts New PureTools 1020 Series of 4K HDBaseT Transmitters and Receivers

PureLink has introduced the PureTools 1020 Series, a new family of HDBaseT 3.0-based KVM extenders designed to support full 4K60 4:4:4 video, USB, and bidirectional Power over Cable (PoC) over a single CATx cable for up to 100 meters. Key Features: 18Gbps 4K video at 100 meters: Supports uncompressed, full-spec HDMI 2.0 or USB-C video […]

PureLink Debuts New PureTools 1020 Series of 4K HDBaseT Transmitters and Receivers

INOGENI at InfoComm 2025 — Here’s What You Need to Know

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST  INOGENI attended InfoComm 2025 and focused on four products. In this article, I’ll break them all down and explain what each one does — and how they can help streamline your meetings. IP2USB Converter Basically, this was made to connect your NDI cameras to a Microsoft Teams or Zoom Room. […]

INOGENI at InfoComm 2025 — Here’s What You Need to Know

Extron Ships the CA 83T and CA 43T Column Array Speakers

Extron is now shipping two new additions to its CA Series Column Array Speaker line: the CA 83T, a 30-inch eight-driver model, and the CA 43T, a 17-inch four-driver option. These speakers offer new size choices for integrators working on a wide range of sound reinforcement applications. Designed to deliver outstanding speech intelligibility in acoustically […]

Extron Ships the CA 83T and CA 43T Column Array Speakers

You Know Visionary for AV-over-IP — But You’re About to Know Visionary for UCC, Too!

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I haven’t missed an InfoComm since I got into the market more than 30 years ago! And my favorite part of the show? Walking the floor to discover hidden-gem products that most people overlook because they’re too focused on the big booths — not the smaller ones. This year, my […]

You Know Visionary for AV-over-IP — But You’re About to Know Visionary for UCC, Too!

Here’s Everything DTEN Brought to InfoComm 2025

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST DTEN’s booth at InfoComm 2025 included plenty of technology but it all had one thing in common: scalability. Whether you’re building out a mid-sized conference room, kitting out an executive office, or looking to outfit an entire enterprise campus, DTEN had a solution — and a few surprises. DTEN was […]

Here’s Everything DTEN Brought to InfoComm 2025

Cleerline Launches Online Configurator for Custom Fiber Patch Cables

Cleerline Technology Group has introduced a new web-based configuration tool designed to simplify the ordering process for prefabricated fiber patch cables. The B2B platform allows integrators to specify fiber type, connector style, length and additional features through an intuitive drop-down menu interface — delivering fast quotes and streamlined ordering. The tool supports ordering of custom-length […]

Cleerline Launches Online Configurator for Custom Fiber Patch Cables

Magewell Pro Convert IP to USB Adds NDI to Conferencing Software With Plug-and-Play Video Ingest

Magewell is now shipping the latest model in its Pro Convert lineup: the Pro Convert IP to USB, a compact device that simplifies the integration of IP video into conferencing and production software. The new model combines Magewell’s Pro Convert IP decoding technology with the ease of USB video ingest, enabling users to bring NDI, […]

Magewell Pro Convert IP to USB Adds NDI to Conferencing Software With Plug-and-Play Video Ingest

Crestron Upgrades 1 Beyond Cameras With 2.0 Firmware: Adds Multi-Camera Switching, Smart Tracking and AV-over-IP Integration

Crestron Electronics announced a major firmware update for its 1 Beyond intelligent video camera line, introducing new multi-camera switching capabilities and expanded intelligent automation for workplace and learning environments. The 1 Beyond 2.0 firmware allows intelligent switching for up to five cameras in a single room — a significant upgrade from the previous limit of […]

Crestron Upgrades 1 Beyond Cameras With 2.0 Firmware: Adds Multi-Camera Switching, Smart Tracking and AV-over-IP Integration

Taiwan Excellence Showcases Innovation From 17 Brands at InfoComm 2025

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST At InfoComm 2025, Taiwan Excellence brought it. And by it, I mean 17 of its leading brands to showcase innovation at this year’s show. So, what’s Taiwan Excellence and why does it have a pavilion? Taiwan Excellence is a program established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs that helps to […]

Taiwan Excellence Showcases Innovation From 17 Brands at InfoComm 2025

i-PRO Americas, NovoTrax Partner to Enhance K-12 School Safety with AI and Mass Notification Integration

i-PRO Americas has partnered with NovoTrax, a life safety and mass notification company, to deliver a unified platform aimed at transforming school safety for K–12 institutions across North America. The collaboration combines i-PRO’s AI-powered video surveillance systems with NovoTrax’s EduTrax platform to eliminate critical integration gaps between video security and emergency communications. The companies say […]

i-PRO Americas, NovoTrax Partner to Enhance K-12 School Safety with AI and Mass Notification Integration

SNA Displays Celebrates 10 Years as Times Square’s Only LED Manufacturer

SNA Displays is celebrating 10 years as the only LED manufacturer headquartered in the heart of Times Square. The company’s main office is located at 1500 Broadway, a landmark Midtown Manhattan skyscraper that’s been central to the area’s digital evolution. “It’s hard to believe that one of the world’s most iconic places in video technology […]

SNA Displays Celebrates 10 Years as Times Square’s Only LED Manufacturer

Alfalite Gets TAA and NCAGE CODE Compliance for Its LEDs

FOR-A America announced that its U.S. LED partner, Alfalite, has received Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance and an NCAGE Code (NATO Commercial and Government Entity Code), paving the way for broader federal and defense integration in the United States. With both certifications, Alfalite joins a select group of LED display manufacturers eligible for procurement within […]

Alfalite Gets TAA and NCAGE CODE Compliance for Its LEDs

SMART Debuts Entry-Level-Priced SMART Board GX Plus

SMART Technologies has unveiled the SMART Board GX Plus, an entry-level interactive display designed to support collaboration and simplify teaching workflows in K–12 classrooms. Available in 65-inch, 75-inch, and 86-inch sizes, the GX Plus is built for education and offers energy efficiency for a lower total cost of ownership. The GX Plus features an EDLA-licensed […]

SMART Debuts Entry-Level-Priced SMART Board GX Plus

AVer TR535 and TR535N are Now Zoom Certified

AVer Information announced that its TR535 and TR535N cameras have received Zoom ProAV Camera Certification. The TR535N features a dual-lens design, combining a wide-angle lens with a 4Kp60 PTZ camera to deliver both broad room coverage and detailed close-ups with a 30X optical zoom. The TR535N’s AI-powered auto-tracking ensures presenters remain the focal point, making […]

AVer TR535 and TR535N are Now Zoom Certified

Announcing the 2025 Winners of rAVe’s Best of InfoComm Awards

We’ve always approached our Best of InfoComm Awards with one mission: spotlight the products that truly impressed us — the ones with staying power, smart design and real-world value. This year, we did something new. For the first time ever, we accepted submissions. We invited exhibitors to tell us what they were proud of and […]

Announcing the 2025 Winners of rAVe’s Best of InfoComm Awards

rAVe [TV] — Episode 221: Convergence, Awards and the Future of AV

This jam-packed edition of rAVe [TV] is all about convergence — of ideas, industries and innovation. Guest co-host Tim Albright (AVNation) joins me to kick things off with more insights for the AV/IT tech managers/technical end users. Big news this episode: We announce the EVONA 2030 Top 10 Awards, recognizing the most forward-thinking AV/IT innovations […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 221: Convergence, Awards and the Future of AV

When the Booth Lights Go Out: What InfoComm 2025 Revealed About Vendor Values

Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece. The views expressed are those of the author and don’t necessarily represent rAVe [PUBS] or its staff. Trade shows are supposed to showcase the best of what this industry has to offer — new innovations, sleek technology and fresh ideas about how to make work and communication better. InfoComm […]

When the Booth Lights Go Out: What InfoComm 2025 Revealed About Vendor Values

Powersoft T Series Proves the Sky’s Not the Limit in Vietnam Rooftop Install

Powersoft’s high-performance T Series amplifiers were selected to power a robust, high-fidelity sound system at Sky Bar, a vibrant rooftop venue in Ba Ria Vung Tau, Vietnam. Known for its dynamic nightlife and coastal views, Sky Bar now boasts an audio setup designed for high-energy entertainment and live events. Located atop the four-star Premier Pearl […]

Powersoft T Series Proves the Sky’s Not the Limit in Vietnam Rooftop Install

Comeen Partners with BrightSign for Digital Signage

Just a week after announcing a partnership with Neat to drive digital signage in meeting rooms, Comeen has now revealed a similar integration with BrightSign. The partnership brings Comeen’s content management platform into the BrightSign ecosystem, allowing organizations to easily deploy content across screens in headquarters, factories, warehouses and more — combining: Comeen’s platform for […]

Comeen Partners with BrightSign for Digital Signage

HDMI 2.2 Spec Released Including New ULTRA96 Certified Cable

The HDMI Forum announced the release of Version 2.2 of the HDMI Specification. Higher 96Gbps bandwidth and next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link (FRL) technology provide optimal audio and video for a wide range of device applications. An end user can be assured that their display supports a native video format in the best way possible […]

HDMI 2.2 Spec Released Including New ULTRA96 Certified Cable

SNA Displays Upgrading Video Boards at Michigan State’s Spartan Stadium

Michigan State University has selected SNA Displays to replace the aging LED video technology at Spartan Stadium, the home of its football program. Construction is underway on new end zone video boards at the 75,000-seat stadium, which marked its 100th anniversary in 2023. Anthony James Partners served as the owner’s representative, providing design and procurement […]

SNA Displays Upgrading Video Boards at Michigan State’s Spartan Stadium