#DearVendor Podcast and Higher Ed: Speaking Directly to the Industry

Several months ago I started a podcast here on rAVe called #DearVendor. The idea behind the podcast is the AV industry is an ecosystem — we are only healthy if all parts of the industry are healthy. In the podcast, I give tech managers (aka in-house integrators) an opportunity to tell manufacturers, integrators, programmers, designers […]

#DearVendor Podcast and Higher Ed: Speaking Directly to the Industry

The Demand for AV as a Service: A Tech Manager’s Perspective

There seems to be a continuing debate out there on the demand for a true AV as a Service, (AVaaS) model. I have seen good points on both sides of the argument, each giving some logical reasons as to why a true AVaaS model is either the future of AV or an idealistic pipe-dream. There […]

The Demand for AV as a Service: A Tech Manager’s Perspective

Digital Transformation: Part 2 – Move At the Speed of Technology Change

My Digital Transformation Part 1 looked at innovation, disruption and the necessary mindshift – Part 2 focuses on how going digital appears to be the ultimatum facing businesses these days, where competitors must seek the proper tools that can give them an edge. Many, however, still find themselves wondering where to begin this transition and the AV industry overall is […]

Digital Transformation: Part 2 – Move At the Speed of Technology Change

InfoComm: Three Exceptional Days for Tech Managers

By Brad Grimes InfoComm International That’s right. It’s time to start planning for June. More specifically, for InfoComm 2015 in Orlando and the exceptional experiences [VIDEO] you’ll enjoy. As you know, there will be about a zillion things you could do at InfoComm 2015. It’s really an all-week affair, when you take into account education, […]

InfoComm: Three Exceptional Days for Tech Managers

Make it a Good New Year

As I write this column, we are on the cusp of a new year. Many times, people will write about predictions for the new year, or their resolutions. I am writing to ask you to think about your resolution and make one with me. This request comes from a couple of recent articles that I […]

Make it a Good New Year