Providius introduced Providius Direct, a new workflow designed to help AV professionals investigate network issues faster in AV-over-IP environments running on supported NETGEAR Pro AV switches. The solution was showcased at InfoComm 2026. The company said that Providius Direct leverages the Providius Network Visibility & Real-Time Telemetry (NVRT) platform, aiming to enable teams to initiate […]
ACT Entertainment and NETGEAR have officially launched a partnership that establishes verified interoperability between NETGEAR Switches and key technologies from ACT’s tvONE, Green Hippo and lighting control brands. The companies will highlight this partnership at InfoComm 2026 (ACT Booth N6813), where attendees will find demos of the NETGEAR switches working in collaboration with the ACT […]
NetSpeek officially announced new autonomous operational capabilities for Lena, its AI-native platform for AV, Unified Communications and Digital Signage environments. The company will demonstrate the Lena platform at InfoComm 2026. The company said that the latest advancements enable Lena to detect operational issues, diagnose root causes and execute remediation workflows across multi-vendor environments with little […]
NETGEAR officially announced NETGEAR Align, NETGEAR’s first AV platform. It provides a hardware foundation designed to consolidate AV infrastructure services, host applications such as the network management platform NETGEAR Engage and serve as the open layer on which future AV tools can run. The NETGEAR Align Controller (GB406) will start shipping in August 2026. It […]
NETGEAR officially launched its new Premium Support offering and comprehensive Professional Services portfolio. The company said that this reinforces its commitment to MSPs and SME customers with a complete, lifecycle-driven services strategy. NETGEAR’s Premium Support portfolio is a tiered framework that was designed to support enterprises with measurable outcomes and predictable service levels. The tiers […]
Paragon 360 officially completed the renovation of First Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. The company partnered with Ethridge builders as a general contractor to complete the upgrades. The project aimed to restore the space and create a multi-generational, modern environment after a flood devastated the sanctuary in 2023. Paragon 360 said that the project […]
Disguise plans to showcase two designer plug-ins at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas: the Sony XYN plug-in and the LTX plug-in. The company says Sony’s XYN plug-in is designed to streamline the process of converting real-world spaces into 3D computer graphics, making it easier to create LED virtual production backgrounds. The LTX plug-in for […]
NETGEAR announced that the NETGEAR Engage Controller version 2.4 is available for free download for Windows and macOS. NETGEAR said that no installation is required due to the Engage Controller 2.4 functioning as a portable application. Engage can detect and apply switch firmware updates in one click when connected to the internet. The solution features […]
NETGEAR has selected the CMP180 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz for the development of future Wi-Fi 8 access points. By integrating the tester into their design validation test environment, NETGEAR will be able to speed up the development of performance optimized Wi-Fi products. Rohde & Schwarz, a leading supplier of test and measurement […]
InfoComm officially announced that InfoComm 2026 will showcase the technologies, strategies and real-world deployments that are driving the future of conferencing and collaboration. The show is set to take place June 13-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center with exhibits June 17-19. In this year’s lineup, attendees will hear from Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Logitech, Zoom, […]
Rohde & Schwarz and NETGEAR announced they will collaborate to get the next generation Wi-Fi 8 products ready for the market. Wi-Fi 8 is the next generation of the upcoming IEEE 802. 11bn standard. The companies said the product focuses on ultra-high-reliability WLAN and will improve the wireless user experience at homes, offices, and factories. […]
Neutrik Group Americas announced that its connectivity solutions have been integrated into NETGEAR’s new M4350-16M4V network switch, which debuted at ISE 2026. The collaboration incorporates Neutrik’s etherCON, opticalCON and powerCON connectors into the switch design to provide secure and reliable connections for AV-over-IP deployments and live event environments. The M4350-16M4V uses Neutrik’s locking connectors across […]
NETGEAR’s M4250 series AV switches are providing the networking backbone for mission-critical acoustic testing of satellites at MSI-DFAT Services, a provider of direct field acoustic testing systems used by aerospace manufacturers. MSI-DFAT’s mobile testing systems are designed to simulate the extreme sound pressure levels experienced during rocket launches. Using between 80 and 300 networked amplifiers, […]
The SDVoE Alliance, a nonprofit consortium of technology providers collaborating to standardize the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, announces a partnership with NETGEAR to bring the SDVoE Academy to the NETGEAR Academy. The SDVoE Alliance’s collaboration with NETGEAR, a steering member of the Alliance, enables audiovisual professionals to seamlessly […]
As the world gathered at TED2025 to explore the provocative theme “Humanity Reimagined”, Clear-Com, supported by NETGEAR networking infrastructure, delivered flawless communications to keep every element of the globally anticipated event running smoothly. Hosted at the Vancouver Convention Centre, TED2025 drew thousands of the world’s leading thinkers and doers. Behind the scenes, production teams depended […]
Lightware has partnered with NETGEAR to simplify AV-over-IP deployment by integrating pre-configured NETGEAR AV switches into Lightware’s signal management workflows. As part of the partnership, NETGEAR’s AV switches are now available through Lightware with custom configuration profiles co-developed by both companies. These profiles aim to eliminate the need for manual setup, allowing integrators and IT […]
NETGEAR’s director of marketing, John Henkel, joins me to share what the company is bringing to NAB Show 2025 in booth SL8913. Along with launching Engage 2.0, NETGEAR will demo its switching and routing solutions for SMPTE ST 2110 and ProAV, plus a new Wi-Fi 7 access point. John also reveals a new NETGEAR partner […]
NETGEAR has announced its membership in the DPP, a global media and technology association, as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing AV-over-IP standards in broadcast and professional AV. NETGEAR has positioned itself as a leader in broadcast networking with NETGEAR AV OS, a platform that simplifies network configuration with certified profiles for major broadcast […]
Spring is (basically) here, and that means AV roadshows are in full force! I love to attend a roadshow whenever one makes an appearance in North Carolina because it gives me a lot of face time with manufacturers that I otherwise might not get. When I realized Sennheiser was taking a tour around the U.S., […]
NETGEAR and Other Industry Leaders First to Drive this New Wave of NDI Interoperability Lisbon, Portugal (Jan. 27, 2025) – NDI, the leading connectivity standard, is proud to announce a milestone for its NDI Certified program, that extends to additional product categories. For the first time, the program now includes software and infrastructure hardware products—such […]
NETGEAR announced the launch of Engage 2.0, an upgrade to the platform designed to streamline the management of audiovisual (AV) networks. NETGEAR Engage 2.0 is free and available to download. The new NETGEAR Engage 2.0, a free software download, provides a “centralized and user-friendly way to manage AV networks.” By providing AV network, router and […]
Multi-Gig for An Efficient Workforce One of the most frequently asked questions during interviews relates to how a candidate organizes their tasks. The reason? Businesses want to ensure their employees are reliable and efficient while completing their work. The ask of network devices is no different. As the number of connected devices continues to rise, […]
San Jose, Calif. – Sept. 4, 2024 – NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leader in advanced networking technologies for homes, businesses, and service providers around the world, today announced a strategic collaboration with Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business to help create seamless interoperability and roaming between NETGEAR Business WiFi 7 access points and Samsung’s WiFi […]
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Extron announced that new drivers are now available for Pro Series control systems, enabling NAV endpoint PoE control on NETGEAR AVoIP switches. Global Configurator control system software lets system designers create “powerful, versatile and energy-efficient” NAV systems and slash power consumption by powering down NAV encoders and decoders when they are not in use. Using […]
The National Communication Center for Science and Technology (NCCST) promotes the communication and transformation of scientific and technological achievements. By engaging in academic exchanges and international cooperation to promote latest findings at home and abroad, the NCCST says it drives economic and social development. The center, which opened in June 2023, aims to provide a […]
We’ve been giving away our Best of InfoComm Awards for a long time — since before my time at rAVe. And every year, after InfoComm, the team sits down and discusses the products that stuck out to us. Not ~just~ because they’re cool (but these are all really cool), but because of the potential they […]
The number of devices with multi-gig capabilities is increasing. So are modern applications like video streaming, the growing reliance on cloud-based services, and the rise of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) practices all of which demand higher bandwidth. Upgrades to the network must be made to meet the volume of data coming in, and as […]
NETGEAR is expanding its portfolio of 2.5G Multi-gig Ethernet Switches by introducing the new MS308 Multi-Gig Switch. This switch comes with eight 2.5G Multi-gig ports durable metal case and is designed to be adaptable to any business environment. With features like traffic prioritization and auto negotiation, you get an adaptable network solution for mixed-speed devices […]
Exciting news! The winners of the 2024 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced. As always, we’re here to spotlight the brands that made a real impact in the industry this year. We take into account only the votes and nominations from the AV community. Each winning company will receive a unique plaque, which we’ll […]
This pre-InfoComm-2024 Rants & rAVes videocast features NETGEAR AV’s director of marketing, John Henkel, to talk all things InfoComm. NETGEAR AV will be driving well over 150 booths on the show floor, allowing a manufacturer to use any AV-over-IP platform or ecosystem they choose. NETGEAR’s lineup can manage any of them, even the new IPMX […]
