Konftel To Showcase Expanded Product Portfolio at Enterprise Connect

Konftel will showcase a series of new innovations and an expanded product portfolio at Enterprise Connect in Booth #1035. Konftel has developed a special room type guide to help resellers and their customers pinpoint the most appropriate products and set-up as part of its video solutions for every meeting room philosophy. The end goal is […]

Konftel To Showcase Expanded Product Portfolio at Enterprise Connect

disguise Acquires Polygon Labs to Enable Cloud-Based Workflows for Broadcasters

disguise, the visual storytelling platform, and market leader in extended reality (xR) solutions has announced its acquisition of broadcast data and content visualization solutions platform, Polygon Labs. This marks another milestone in disguise’s move towards cloud-based production that will enhance its workflow to better address user needs in the fast-growing media production and broadcast markets. […]

disguise Acquires Polygon Labs to Enable Cloud-Based Workflows for Broadcasters

DTEN Now Shipping DTEN Mate Touch-Screen Tablet for Zoom Meeting Management

DTEN is now shipping the DTEN Mate, a touch-screen tablet designed to manage Zoom meeting experiences. DTEN Mate is the only wireless touch-screen-compatible appliance to support Zoom Rooms Controller (ZRC). Developed in close conjunction with Zoom, DTEN Mate works as a controller with any existing Zoom Rooms hardware, including DTEN’s devices. Zoom functions are enabled […]

DTEN Now Shipping DTEN Mate Touch-Screen Tablet for Zoom Meeting Management

Nice/Nortek Control Announces New Director of Sales in the East Region, Manager of Builder Services

Nice/Nortek Control announced today that Jay Cary has been promoted to director of sales in the east region, which includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Delaware and Maryland. Cary has been with the company for the last five years and will now serve as the director for the region’s control, power and AV brands. Nice/Nortek Control also […]

Nice/Nortek Control Announces New Director of Sales in the East Region, Manager of Builder Services

Sennheiser Introduces TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker for Microsoft Teams

With the TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker, Sennheiser is delivering a solution to support smart, focused and inclusive meetings for up to 10 people, whether participants join remotely or are in the room. It features an omnidirectional speaker that covers a 3.5m radius and seven integrated beamforming microphones to achieve impeccable sound quality. Through this Intelligent speaker, […]

Sennheiser Introduces TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker for Microsoft Teams

AVer Information Releases TR333V2 4K 30X AI Auto Tracking PTZ Streaming Camera

AVer Information announced the release of the TR333V2 4K 30X AI Auto Tracking PTZ Streaming camera, the latest in its lineup of artificial intelligence tracking cameras. The TR333V2 includes 30x optical zoom and an 8MP camera with 4K Ultra HD. It features built-in advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology with a human detection algorithm that allows […]

AVer Information Releases TR333V2 4K 30X AI Auto Tracking PTZ Streaming Camera

Intel Releases NUC 11 Essential/Atlas Canyon Mini PC — Check Out Our Product Video From InfoComm 2021!

Intel launched a line of compact desktop computers powered by its Jasper Lake processors. The details are here; the computers are now available for preorders and are expected to ship in February. Here are a few specs: 135 x 115 x 36mm (5.3″ x 4.5″ x 1.4″) 32 GB memory Six USB ports The rest […]

Intel Releases NUC 11 Essential/Atlas Canyon Mini PC — Check Out Our Product Video From InfoComm 2021!

Logitech Updates RightSight 2 Software With Speaker View for Hybrid Meeting Equity

Logitech announced an initiative to create more equitable experiences for hybrid workers with RightSight 2 software that now simultaneously presents both a close-up view of the individual speaker and a view of the entire meeting room during video calls. RightSight 2 auto-framing technology allows far-end participants to follow the active speaker while also getting situational […]

Logitech Updates RightSight 2 Software With Speaker View for Hybrid Meeting Equity

FSR Now Shipping USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Digital Ribbon Cables

FSR has expanded its Next Generation Digital Ribbon Cable series to include USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C DR cables designed for most conferencing cameras, hard drives, PCs, laptops or any high-end peripheral devices that use a USB Type-C connector to transfer data. Introduced at InfoComm 2021, these hybrid fiber/copper cables are now shipping. Offered in 10-meter and 15-meter lengths, the cables are compatible with […]

FSR Now Shipping USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Digital Ribbon Cables

AtlasIED Announces New Warehouse in Belgium, Products Available Now for Direct Shipping

AtlasIED announced the addition of a fully stocked warehouse in Belgium. AtlasIED’s portfolio of new EN54-24-certified solutions, as well as other European best-sellers, can be shipped directly from the new warehouse to systems integrators throughout Europe. Despite a global supply chain shortage, its central location minimizes shipping hassles and delays, enabling systems integrators to streamline […]

AtlasIED Announces New Warehouse in Belgium, Products Available Now for Direct Shipping

Biamp Releases Desono DX Line of Ceiling and Surface-Mount Loudspeakers

Biamp introduced Desono DX, a new line of high-output ceiling and surface-mount loudspeakers that will replace Biamp’s Desono D Series loudspeakers. Desono DX loudspeakers integrate many of the features from the D Series, including the same intelligibility, uniform coverage and what Biamp says is the shallowest back cans in the industry. The new DX series […]

Biamp Releases Desono DX Line of Ceiling and Surface-Mount Loudspeakers

Maverick AV Solutions To Distribute Absen LED Products in Europe

Maverick AV Solutions, also known as TechData Europe, has announced it will be distributing Absen across Europe. Maverick AV says this is the largest Pan-EU distribution partnership for the brand. “This is a landmark new partnership for Maverick as LED displays to become more suited to a distribution model, with shorter delivery schedules and an exploding number […]

Maverick AV Solutions To Distribute Absen LED Products in Europe

Logitech’s Sync Device Management Platform Now Supports Personal Collaboration Devices

Logitech announced a major update to its Sync device management platform. Sync now supports personal collaboration devices, such as webcams, headsets and docking stations. Sync also provides insights such as meeting room occupancy. Sync is designed to simplify IT work in supporting distributed teams. Through a single web-based platform, IT managers can push firmware updates […]

Logitech’s Sync Device Management Platform Now Supports Personal Collaboration Devices

Verizon Business Announces BlueJeans Studio All-in-One Livestream Event Production Platform

Verizon Business today announced BlueJeans Studio, a new all-in-one event production platform that gives creators the ability to easily and affordably create stunning, professional-grade livestreams with just a few clicks. With easy video feed mixing, custom branding, and endless streaming capabilities, brands can produce TV-quality content that helps drive audience engagement and elevates any virtual event […]

Verizon Business Announces BlueJeans Studio All-in-One Livestream Event Production Platform

ViewSonic Releases a New Line-up of Elite Monitors With Mini-LED Backlight Technology

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions announces several ViewSonic ELITE professional gaming monitors with leading-edge Mini-LED technology. Ranging from 27” to 34”, the ELITE XG272G-2K, ELITE XG321UG, and ELITE XG341C-2K transform gaming with Mini-LED technology for optimized contrasts and greater details even in dimly lit environments. “In gaming, image quality is king. […]

ViewSonic Releases a New Line-up of Elite Monitors With Mini-LED Backlight Technology

AVer Information Announces VB130, CAM520 Pro2 and CAM130 Videoconferencing Cameras Now Microsoft Teams Certified

AVer Information announced the company has three videoconference cameras certified for Microsoft Teams, including the VB130 enterprise-grade USB video bar, the CAM520 Pro2 an enterprise-grade conference camera and the CAM130 4K conference camera. All of the cameras are optimized to work with Microsoft Teams Rooms. AVer certified videoconference cameras are being used by enterprises, universities, K-12 classrooms and government […]

AVer Information Announces VB130, CAM520 Pro2 and CAM130 Videoconferencing Cameras Now Microsoft Teams Certified

TD SYNNEX Announces Reseller-Enabled Vulnerability Assessment Program Network Security Offering

The TD SYNNEX Corporation VISUALSolv business unit announced new network security offerings catered to AV integrators. Available through TD SYNNEX SERVICESolv, the Reseller-Enabled Vulnerability Assessment Program offers complimentary vulnerability scans for up to five public-facing IP addresses. This enables integrators to capture point-in-time snapshots of their customers’ external-facing IT assets. “Network security continues to play […]

TD SYNNEX Announces Reseller-Enabled Vulnerability Assessment Program Network Security Offering

INOGENI Intros 4KX-PLUS HDMI to USB 3.0 Converter for BYOM Integration With Cisco Webex Room Series

INOGENI introduced the 4KX-PLUS, an HDMI to USB 3.0 converter that enables third-party meetings (BYOM and BYOD, such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom) with Cisco Webex Room Series and connects cameras and microphones to any laptop. The 4KX-PLUS integrates with Cisco room equipment (screens, cameras and audio) to resolve interoperability issues, optimize all meeting room […]

INOGENI Intros 4KX-PLUS HDMI to USB 3.0 Converter for BYOM Integration With Cisco Webex Room Series

AVer Partners with Sennheiser to Transform Video and Audio Collaboration

Sennheiser Microphones Combine with AVer Pro AV Cameras for Voice Tracking AVer Information Inc. USA, the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions, announced a technology partnership with Sennheiser. The combination of Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone with AVer Pro AV auto tracking and PTZ series cameras, and AVer PTZ Link software adds […]

AVer Partners with Sennheiser to Transform Video and Audio Collaboration

Konftel 800 Conference Phone Secures Zoom Phone Certification

The Konftel 800 conference phone has been officially certified to work with the fast-growing cloud phone solution from Zoom Video Communications, Inc. The flagship Konftel 800 audio device, fully tested to work on Zoom Phone, features an award-winning design and high quality OmniSound with beamforming microphones and audio expansion capabilities. “The Konftel 800 is the […]

Konftel 800 Conference Phone Secures Zoom Phone Certification

RingCentral’s New Partnerships Will Bring Healthcare Capabilities to RingCentral MVP and RingCentral Contact Center

RingCentral announced new partnerships with three healthcare Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), Ascom, ChronicCareIQ and ELLKAY, to bring new capabilities to RingCentral MVP (Message Video Phone) and RingCentral Contact Center. The partnerships enable providers to help point-of-care workflows managed via VoIP wireless devices. Each individual partnership offers the following capabilities: Point Of Care Productivity — With Ascom, […]

RingCentral’s New Partnerships Will Bring Healthcare Capabilities to RingCentral MVP and RingCentral Contact Center

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1044: How SYNNEX COLLABSolv Is Helping Partners in the Current Market

In today’s episode of Rants & rAVes, Gary Kayye sits down with TJ Trojan, senior vice president of product management for SYNNEX, to talk about SYNNEX’s collaboration business and how it’s helping partners in today’s evolving market. This past year highlighted the crucial role connectivity plays for customers in all verticals, a trend that is […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1044: How SYNNEX COLLABSolv Is Helping Partners in the Current Market

Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2021 Edition

Welcome to my 21st annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! I love writing this annual predictions article — it’s both humbling and rewarding. It requires me to stop and research anything new, evaluate the potential impact it will have and then articulate it in a way that matters to readers. If you’re a regular reader of my […]

Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2021 Edition