THIS IS A PROMOTED POST We’ve been talking about “digital transformation” in AV for, what, a decade now? Maybe longer? And let’s be honest, most of it has been marketing fluff. A few cloud dashboards here, a firmware manager there, and every booth claiming they’re “IoT-ready.” But here’s the truth: We haven’t actually transformed anything […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I’ll say it: AI is no longer hype. It’s here, it’s real, and it’s already changing how enterprise AV and IT teams work. Every conversation I’ve had lately with integrators, manufacturers, and even the IT crowd ends up in the same place. AI isn’t something you experiment with anymore; it’s […]

Xyte announced that Panasonic Projector & Display Americas, NETGEAR, Planar, Legamaster and ilumento have joined its Connect+ ecosystem, expanding the company’s network of AI-powered connected devices. The additions strengthen the industry’s first open, vendor-agnostic platform that unifies AV, unified communications and IT device management within a single cloud-based environment. The Connect+ ecosystem enables manufacturers, integrators, […]

Xyte has announced two senior leadership appointments as it accelerates its next phase of growth. Matt Stone has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing, while Andrew Gross has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales and U.S. General Manager. Stone brings more than 20 years of SaaS and technology marketing experience. He […]

Xyte announced the launch of its new Logitech Sync connector within the platform. This latest addition empowers AV, IT, and facilities teams to seamlessly manage Logitech rooms and devices alongside their broader UC and AV environments – all from a single pane of glass. The Logitech Sync connector advances Xyte’s mission to unify fragmented ecosystems. […]

Xyte, maker of cloud-based support tools for AV, recently published its midyear 2025 AV Cloud Data Report. I encourage you to read it — it offers some interesting insight into how the AV industry views the cloud. Before I go further, I should put my cards on the table. I’m a strong supporter of cloud-based […]

Xyte has published its 2025 midyear AV Cloud Data Report, highlighting trends in open standards, cloud-native platforms and scalable service delivery in the AV industry. The report draws on aggregated data from Xyte’s Connect+ platform and insights gathered through surveys and interviews with AV professionals at industry events, including InfoComm 2025 and the AV Cloud […]

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 […]

Xyte introduced its new “Starter Plan” at InfoComm 2025, offering AV and IT teams a centralized cloud platform to manage all spaces, rooms, connected devices and local assets. The plan supports an unlimited number of devices and is designed to streamline remote monitoring and management (RMM) across multiple brands through a single interface. With the […]

Xyte announced partners additions and new breakthrough features, including Connect+ Edge and the Xyte MCP Server, ahead of InfoComm 2025. Several high-profile AV manufacturers, such as AtlasIED, ClearOne, Legamaster, Bose Professional, Ochno and SoundTrack have joined the Xyte ecosystem. Xyte’s ecosystem continues to expand, with the company reporting month-over-month device growth consistently at over 30%. […]

Xyte announced the appointment of Landon Lovett as strategic channel executive. In this role, Lovett will lead efforts to expand Xyte’s partner ecosystem by developing new relationships with AV/IT dealers, managed service providers and other high-value partners. Lovett brings more than 20 years of experience in AV, UC and IT channel leadership, with a proven […]

Last week, the rAVe LAVNCH platform hosted its second AV Cloud Summit. It was incredible and one of the highest-attended events we’ve hosted in 2025. The topic of where the so-called AV Cloud will take us has really amped up since its introduction to the market just a couple of years ago. Sure, we’ve had […]

Xyte, a developer of cloud platforms for device manufacturers and system integrators, has joined OpenAV Cloud as a founding member. The new industry initiative aims to promote interoperability and cloud adoption across the AV market. OpenAV Cloud brings together AV manufacturers and technology providers to create an open framework for cloud-connected AV systems. The effort […]

Xyte has announced the beta release of its MCP Server, a new software tool that allows AI agents to automate AV system tasks in real time. The company said the server is the first of its kind in the AV industry and will be demonstrated at InfoComm 2025. The Xyte MCP Server uses the Model-Context […]

I sat down with Andrew Gross, VP of Sales at Xyte, to talk about what the industry’s only true cloud AV company has planned for InfoComm 2025. Xyte is doubling down on its mission to connect every AV product to the cloud, and it’s bringing two big announcements to the show. First, it’s adding a […]

Xyte has announced the launch of Universal Device APIs, a new set of tools designed to simplify integration and management of connected devices across platforms. The Universal Device APIs allow managed service providers (MSPs), third-party vendors, and in-house AV/UC teams to integrate, monitor, and manage Xyte-enabled devices through a single, secure API connection. The offering […]

Xyte announced the launch of Connect+ Edge, a new solution that expands device visibility and management for all devices, including those on local networks, within a single interface. With Connect+ Edge, businesses can reduce downtime, prevent costly repairs and proactively address performance issues for their entire device fleet through a single, comprehensive platform. “Finally comprehensive […]

Xyte announced a partnership with PointGrab to integrate its people-counting sensors with Xyte Connect+. PointGrab’s CogniPoint sensors track occupancy in meeting rooms, desks, huddle spaces, and collaborative areas, offering granular and accurate insights into how workspaces are used. By integrating this data into the Xyte Device Cloud, integrators and enterprises can more effectively monitor and […]

Mountain View, California – February 12, 2025 – Xyte, developer of the first all-in-one cloud platform for device manufacturers and system integrators, showcased the latest advances in its platform at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 exhibition in Barcelona last week, including several new features designed to address the evolving needs of the AV industry. Xyte is the first […]

ISE 2025 was filled with the potential of an upcoming AV Cloud onslaught. Big brands such as Legrand AV, Crestron, QSC, Shure, BrightSign, Philips, Sennheiser, and Microsoft each had cloud-related pre-show announcements and were pitching their versions of managing products via the cloud. The show was simply too big to walk in four days, but […]

Xyte, a company aiming to become the cloud platform for AV manufacturers, system integrators, and end-users, released the AV Cloud Data Report: State of the Industry. The report combines aggregated and anonymized data collected from the Xyte Device Cloud as well as polls taken at the AV Cloud Summit held in November 2024, attended by […]

I had the chance to chat with Andrew Gross, VP of sales at Xyte, about how its cloud-based platform is making it easier for AV and IT integrators to deliver managed services. Andrew explained how the platform streamlines operations and helps integrators provide more value to their clients. Xyte will be at ISE 2025 on […]

Xyte announced new cloud-to-cloud connectors with its Connect+ platform, enabling end users and integrators to remotely monitor and manage UC and AV devices from multiple vendors in diverse locations – all from a single, unified interface. Xyte’s cloud-to-cloud connectors include Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Crestron XiO, QSC Reflect, Neat, Poly, BrightSign, Domotz, Biamp, and […]

Xyte has introduced its Xyte Connect+ platform, designed to simplify the management of AV, UC, and IT devices, as well as spaces and rooms, by consolidating multiple interfaces into a single solution. Xyte Connect+ addresses the challenges of managing integrated technology ecosystems, enabling dealers, system integrators, and end-users to monitor and control their digital infrastructure […]

Xyte, developer of the first all-in-one cloud platform for device manufacturers and system integrators, announces that Randy Klein, former President and CEO of Crestron Electronics, has been appointed the company’s president of the board of directors. Klein served as president and CEO of Crestron Electronics for a significant portion of his 31-year tenure at the […]

Xyte announced license provisioning, a new feature allowing manufacturers to supply licenses directly through the platform. The enhancement, already in use by first customers, simplifies the process of bundling equipment and licenses by providing a more streamlined, efficient purchasing experience for integrators, dealers, end-users and manufacturers alike. License provisioning through the Xyte platform is particularly […]

Xyte, developer of the first all-in-one cloud platform for device manufacturers and system integrators, announces the AV Cloud Summit, an event designed specifically for AV professionals eager to explore the influence of cloud technology in the audiovisual industry. Taking place on Nov. 13, 2024, the AV Cloud Summit is a virtual event, offering a focused […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Standardization is not a new concept, having been around for thousands of years. Yet, as I walked around InfoComm this year, I was still struck by our industry’s lack of cloud standardization. What the Indus civilizations understood over 4,000 years ago … we apparently haven’t quite internalized. Even the term, […]

Xyte announcesd the launch of its new Mobile View for Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), enabling users to monitor and manage devices from their mobile phones and tablets. The company says this “mobile-first solution empowers integrators, technology managers and other personnel with a powerful, fully functional tool that offers real-time visibility and management from anywhere.” […]

Xyte announced Xyte Hubs, a new modular structure for Xyte Device Cloud. Manufacturers and their partners will now be able to subscribe to one or more Xyte “Hubs,” which are designed to address business challenges and leverage growth opportunities for various stakeholders across the organization. Xyte Device Cloud is the fastest, most cost-effective path for hardware […]

Xyte announced six new widgets designed to help monitor and deliver insights on connected devices’ behavior, performance and condition. The visual element of Xyte’s widgets enhances user experience by making it easier to glean insights at a glance and achieve faster and more efficient issue resolution, according to the company. One of Xyte’s new widgets, […]

Xyte announced the latest iteration of Xyte Connect, empowering end users to monitor device fleets through a single unified interface. At InfoComm 2024, Xyte will showcase new feature sets adopted by several industry brands, allowing these manufacturers and their partners to collaborate on a unified, cloud-based platform. Xyte says that Xyte Connect was designed to […]