Latest headlines: David Danto on why networking is important, Nick Muir on why frontline workers are left out of UC deployments, plus news from Extron, ADI and more
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April 3, 2026 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 7 |
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rAVe Unified Communications Edition |
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Hi everyone! Happy April! This is our first newsletter of the month and we have plenty of news to share. First of all, check out the piece from Nick Muir, all about how frontline workers are being left out of UC deployments and his thoughts on how to fix that.
Also, David Danto has a column all about the power of networking and why it matters more than ever. His event, CAMP-NY, has been around for nearly 25 years and he talks about the power that events like that can have. Read it here. Don’t miss the news also! There is a lot to check out this week. P.S. Don’t miss LAVNCH WEEK 13 starting next week! April 8 in particular is UCC Day, focusing on UC tech and what’s really working for meetings right now. The full three days together are worth 7.5 CTS, CTS-I or CTS-D RUs. Join us! |
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COLUMNS |
Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad. |
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, most large organizations have invested heavily in modern […] |
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I’ve been coordinating and hosting industry networking events in Manhattan after work hours […] |
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The modern meeting room is often described as a video problem. The assumption is that better cameras, clearer images or newer devices will solve the challenges organizations experience in hybrid meetings. The reality is more complicated than that. The modern meeting room is broken for reasons that extend far beyond video quality alone. The meeting environment has changed dramatically over the past several years. The technology deployed in many spaces was selected during […] |
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PRODUCT NEWS |
What You Need to Know. |
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Boom Collaboration announced that its Boom ARC smart bridge is now available worldwide. The […] |
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ADI announced the launch of its Araknis Networks 530 Wi-Fi Indoor Access Point. The company said the system delivers next-generation wireless performance […] |
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Extron and Audio-Technica announced that their design solutions devices, certified for Microsoft […] |
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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 […] |
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Sound Control Technologies (SCT) announced the release of the API-12. The solution is a compact […] |
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BenQ today announced the release of the BenQ Board RP05, its most advanced and powerful AI-ready interactive display. The RP05 follows the RP04, featuring a 10 […] |
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AVer Information inc. announced that the TR535* is now Certified for Microsoft Teams. The TR535 meets Microsoft’s standards for compatibility and […] |
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Extron officially launched the Extron DTP3 CrossPoint 42 USB. The solution is a compact 4×2 matrix switcher that supports 10 gbps data at the local USB-C host […] |
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INDUSTRY NEWS |
Here’s What You Missed. |
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As organizations race to adopt AI-enabled collaboration technology, FORTÉ has released a new report titled “The State of Modern Collaboration Spaces” detailing […] |
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A-V Services Inc. announced it has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. Awarded by Quay Audit UK Limited on March 16, the certificate is recognized as […] |
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Nureva Inc. announced its HDX on Tour event series in Europe and North America. The tour is designed to give attendees a firsthand look at the Nureva HDX line of […] |
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At InfoComm 2026, Cisco’s Espen Løberg will deliver a keynote address on how “Connected Intelligence” is transforming the modern workplace. Løberg, who is […] |
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Neat today announced that the company appointed Javed Khan as chief executive officer. Due to Khan’s experience with AI-driven innovation, Neat said that the […] |
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InfoComm officially announced that InfoComm 2026 will showcase the technologies, strategies and real-world deployments that are driving the future of […] |
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MAXHUB announced its new distribution partnership with FVS. The company said that the partnership plays an important role in strengthening MAXHUB’s presence […] |
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The AV industry’s flagship virtual event is quickly approaching. LAVNCH WEEK 13 takes place from April 7-9. Join us virtually and receive critical insights from industry leaders on the big changes shaping AV’s future: stricter security requirements, smarter collaboration systems and ongoing advances in professional AV technology. Across all three days, you’ll gain focused insights, forward-thinking perspectives and expert advice that will help you make better decisions in today’s increasingly connected AV world. |
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MEDIA |
Videos We Think You’ll Love. |
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