Volume: 24, Issue: 2 – January 14, 2026

Latest headlines: Frank Weishaupt on the Meeting Tax, plus news from Barco, Panasonic, Clear-Com, ViewSonic and more

January 14, 2026 | Volume: 24 | Issue: 2

rAVe ProAV Edition

Hi #AVtweeps! Happy second week of January. I have no idea how the time is already speeding by so quickly, but I think this will prove to be a year that flies by. By the way, ISE is in about two weeks. Are you all prepared? I’m not (LOL), but I’m doing my best. Somehow our team always makes it work, and, like magic, we’re prepared and together by the show. Kind of like how the booths on the show floor seem to magically come together in a couple of days. By the way, if you still need to register, use code “RAVEPUBS” for free entry onto the show floor! See you in Barcelona.

In this newsletter, we have some pre-ISE news, some new product releases and a featured column from Frank Weishaupt on a little thing called the “meeting tax.” 


Enjoy!

Steph Beckett
Executive Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

The ‘Meeting Tax’: The Hidden Cost of Outdated Office Technology [Frank Weishaupt]

In 2025, the return-to-office debate continued to shape corporate boardrooms and employee sentiment alike. 

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

ACT Entertainment to Showcase PK Sound Ts15 Subwoofer at 2026 NAMM Show

Jabra Introduces Perform 45 SE Push-to-Talk Headset for Frontline Teams

Jabra has announced the launch of the Perform 45 SE, a second-generation push-to-talk headset designed […]

 

Uniguest to Showcase Hub Platform for Digital Signage and IPTV at ISE 2026

Uniguest announced it will return to Integrated Systems Europe 2026 to demonstrate its Hub platform, a unified system designed to manage digital […]

ProjX360 Debuts Location-Based AV Project Management Platform at ISE

PowerShades Expands Automated Shade Line With TruePoE Motor

PowerShades, a provider of both manual and automated window shades, is offering automated […]

PlexusAV to Debut New AV-Over-IP Products at ISE 2026

PlexusAV will showcase a lineup of new AV-over-IP products at Integrated Systems Europe 2026, marking an expanded push into IPMX-enabled video, USB-C […]

Amino Partners With Xibo on Enterprise 4K Digital Signage Platform

Glass-Media and Samsung to Debut E-Paper Signage Accessories at NRF 2026

Glass-Media and Samsung Electronics America announced a new lineup of E-Paper accessories […]

Extron Ships NAV E 222 USB-C and HDMI Switching Encoder

Extron announced Thursday that the NAV E 222 USB-C and HDMI switching encoder is now shipping, building on the NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series platform by adding […]

Liberty to Debut DS42 TeamUp+ Series in Europe at ISE 2026

ViewSonic Launches LDE Series All-in-One dvLED Displays

ViewSonic Corp. has expanded its direct view LED portfolio with the launch of the LDE Series, a line […]

Barco Launches ClickShare Hub Wireless Room Bundles Certified for Microsoft Teams

Barco has announced the launch of its first ClickShare Hub wireless room system bundles certified for Microsoft Teams, developed in partnership with Sennheiser.

Clear-Com to Debut 4-Channel HelixNet Beltpack and Intercom Updates at ISE 2026

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

Panasonic Visual Solutions to Showcase New Projection and LED Technologies at ISE 2026

Panasonic Visual Solutions announced it will return to ISE 2026 in Barcelona with a comprehensive display of projection, LED and workflow technologies aimed at […]

PSNI Global Alliance Announces 2026 Board of Directors

PSNI Global Alliance has announced its 2026 board of directors, appointing a group of industry leaders to guide the organization’s strategic vision, governance and […]

SiliconCore and TRAK-KIT to Demonstrate Dynamic LED Displays at ISE 2026

SiliconCore and TRAK-KIT will partner at ISE 2026 to demonstrate moving and reconfigurable LED display installations designed to break traditional spatial […]

SDVoE Alliance Announced AVPro Edge and DVIGear Demos at ISE 2026

The SDVoE Alliance announced Dec. 16 that it will present two live demonstrations at ISE 2026. AVPro Edge and DVIGear members will discuss the benefits of SDVoE […]

Epson Wins 2025 Good Design Awards for Several Projectors, Printers and Imaging Solutions

On Dec.16, Epson announced that the company received Good Design Awards for its projectors, printers and imaging solutions. Their LifestudioTM Pop Plus and Pop […]

INOGENI Names Almo Pro AV as North American Distribution Partner

INOGENI has entered into a distribution agreement with Almo Pro AV to expand the availability of its video conferencing and AV integration products across North […]

SDVoE Alliance to Introduce FlexLinQ Reference Design at ISE 2026

The SDVoE Alliance will unveil FlexLinQ, a new reference design introduced by Semtech, at ISE 2026, expanding SDVoE support across Ethernet networks ranging […]

FEATURED SURVEY

rAVe January 2026 Temperature Check Survey

A new year always brings new expectations — and plenty of questions. As the AV industry heads into 2026, priorities are shifting around technology, security, budgets and how AV teams work alongside IT. This month’s Temperature Check looks ahead, asking AV professionals what they expect the next year to bring, where they see the biggest opportunities and challenges, and how prepared they feel for what’s coming next. Share your perspective and help set the tone for the year ahead.

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

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