In 2012, the third most profitable category of AV was power management. Trailing right behind signal management and control systems, power management is a cash cow for an AV integrator. It’s a no-brainer install — house fires are everyone’s biggest fear when they buy a new home. And, one of the leading causes of house […]
Prysm is still building a business on one product — a laser phosphor display (LPD). And now it’s partnered with Cisco in telepresence suites. The company’s on a run — it was even a finalist in rAVe’s Reader’s Choice Awards in the Greenest AV Manufacturer category because LPD uses significantly less power than many traditional […]
Gary’s latest episode of his (almost) daily Rants and rAVes is all about CONNECTORS. Why are there so many? There’s gotta be a standard! Watch this latest episode to see exactly what Gary is talking about!
Not to be confused with the Projection ShootOut, the Projection Summit is in its 12th year atInfoComm – but will feature a shoot-out of the new hybrid LED-Laser projectors. Sony,Casio, Panasonic and Mitsubishi will all show their new versions of the light technology that’s sure to become the defacto for all projectors in the near future. Having trouble listening to the […]
Yes, you read that right. We are giving away 10,000 T-shirts at the InfoComm 2013 show next month and we’re also giving away a SMART car. But you do not have to be attendingInfoComm to win and to play along! Seriously, listen to this podcast and I give you details on where you can go register on our […]
I asked Almo’s VP of Marketing, Melody Craigmyle, to jump on a podcast with me today to explain it all as she knows it better than anyone. So, just listen as she not only explains how to find Almo and what to look for, but also how you can win one of over $10,000 worth of prizes in their booth […]
rAVe founder Gary Kayye has been added to the speaker lineup at this year’s AV Networking World. AV Networking World focuses on network convergence and will be taking place on Tuesday, June 11 in the ballroom of Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. Gary Kayye, a Certified Technology Specialist, is the founder of Kayye Consulting, a […]
Today, I talk to Barco’s Barco’s Business Development Manager of Collaboration, Yoav Nir, about Barco’s ClickShare. We’ve covered what new features have come out about ClickShare this past year, but now Yoav fills us in on the future (perhaps Android compatibility and more support for video?). Listen here: Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play […]
Today I tell you about three new products one from Extron, one from Vaddio and a third is a4K Media Player from a company called Red. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Everyone in ProAV generally makes fun of BOSE Corporation. For years, it’s sold products to consumers without any technical specs, performance details and without any information about how a product it makes is differentiated from another product of a different brand (e.g., Sony, Mitsubishi or Panasonic). But, there’s one thing we universally love with the […]
It’s time for you to vote in our 2nd Annual Readers Choice Awards. We will announce the winners at InfoComm next month and they will come from YOUR votes – the readers ofrAVe Publications – so, tell us who your favorites are! Vote at www.ravepubs.com and click on rAVe EDGE. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher […]
That’s right, version 3 of our iPhone App is available now at the Apple App Store! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
I’m not sure there’s another company that has fallen quicker than Sharp Electronics. Listen to my podcast and see if you agree with my opinions and outlook for them. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
There’s a movement to allow consumers to but just the cable TV channels and shows we want- and not be forced to pay a monthly fee for channels we don’t want! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Last week, ihiji asked rAVe founder Gary Kayye to kick off its new quarterly AV Thought Leaders Webinar series. He was asked to address where the convergence AV and IT stand at this moment in the industry. It’s a short, 30-minute webinar that addresses where we are and where we’re likely headed in the not too distant future with networked AV […]
Biscotti has come out with a new version and new software update for its popular HomeAV videoconferencing product that puts it squarely in the ProAV market. Link to Gary’s Blog: www.ravepubs.com Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Chief, Da-Lite and Epson worked together to bring to market a pre-configured AV system aimed at schools. The best part about it is it can be installed in a couple of hours. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
If you’re headed to the UBTech 2013 Conference in June (10-12 in Orlando), you should definately add Gary Kayye’s The Future of AV in the Classroom to your workshop schedule. UB Tech is a national summit on Higher Education Technology and Leadership and is higher education’s most focused, high-level conversation about technology’s impact on every aspect of campus leadership and practice. There are […]
Today’s podcast is all about a new home automation company that will debut at InfoComm – it’s worth a listen! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
ihiji has selected May as “Own the network” month and to celebrate, the team has launched a series of educational Thought Leaders sessions led by industry/subject matter experts to inspire integrators to think outside of the box and take advantage of the opportunities that lie in front of them. Gary Kayye, rAVe founder, headlines the first session, which is […]
Today, I talked to ihiji’s Mike Maniscalco about their networking technology for AV companies and he’s invited me to be a guest on their 1st Quarterly Tought Leader’s Webinar next week – so we introduce that too. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
We are already starting to write about new products and new technologies that will be shown at InfoComm. The show is less than six weeks away and to keep track of everything going on that is InfoComm before during and after the show, follow us at www.rAVeNOWinfocomm.com Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe […]
rAVe founder Gary Kayye will in Orlando in June as part of the organization Business & Management educational track of InfoComm’s trade show. His session, “Support Services – The Future of AV” will be held Thurs., June 13th from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. As quality goes up, prices go down — that’s the nature of the industry. At the same time, year after […]
Right now there are two major competing standards for combining video, audio, control, network and power routing on CAT5. One is called HDBaseT and the other is known asAVB. Gary believes HTBaseT is going to win – listen to this podcast and hear why! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play […]
In addition to talking about our InfoComm plans, I also focus on a brand-new column from Midori Connolly that appeared in our rAVe GHGav publication. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
This podcast tells you how to sign-up to attend the Women in AV networking reception that’s going be held the first night of InfoComm. Use this link to sign up for the reception: www.wavereception.eventbrite.com Check out our coverage of the E4 tour here: www.ravenowe4.com Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App […]
I want you to listen and because were coming to your live from the E4 AV Tour in San Francisco and I tell you how to follow us live online! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
You read that right, there’s a company with a 200° Panoramic VTC system that you can pay a monthly fee to use – check it out by listening to my podcast! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
CEDIA is gearing up for a bunch of regional connection opportunities for networking with HomeAV integrators. Have you heard about them? Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
The Projection Summit is happening again at InfoComm so listen to this podcast so you can hear why you need to attend. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
rAVe is still the only publication covering the Switcher Shootout controversy between Crestron, Extron and AMX and you can hear all about it on today’s rave radio podcast! Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
I’ll be at the Almo ProAV E4 AV Tour next week in San Francisco and this is a personal invitation for you to attend and hear what I have to say about the future the AV industry before InfoComm. Register here to attend the event: http://www.almoproav.com/Events/e4/ Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App […]
