Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe Publications, is one of the most prominent personalities in the audiovisual industry. He has been a contributor to WIRED magazine and a technical advisor and columnist for Sound & Communications magazine as well as an opinionated columnist for rAVe [Publications] since 2003. In addition to his writing and market analysis, Gary has been a product, marketing and business operations consultant to dozens of AV companies in the U.S. and overseas. Clients have included companies such as Sony, Sharp, Epson, Lutron, InFocus, Sanyo, Mitsubishi, NEC and Philips.
Gary, who has been involved with the audiovisual market for over 20 years, was the recipient of the InfoComm 2003 Educator of the Year Award and the 2007 NSCA Instructor of the Year Award. Over the years, he has donated much of his time as an active volunteer in the AV industry’s trade association and served as chairman of InfoComm’s Professional Education & Training Committee (PETC), chairman of the ICIA Design School Committee and chairman of InfoComm’s Installation School Committee. In addition, he has served on the InfoComm board of governors. He also helped grow the InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out as the premiere AV industry trade show special event serving on the committee from 1991 through 1997, and was instrumental in launching the Shoot-Out in the European market at the Photokina Expo in 1994 and 1996 as well as the Asian market at the 1995 and 1997 INFOCOMM Asia shows.
Prior to founding his own company, Gary was vice president of sales and marketing for AMX Corporation (www.amx.com), a manufacturer specializing in professional AV and residential AV control systems. Prior to AMX, Gary spent nine years at Extron Electronics (www.extron.com), rising to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.
Gary earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1987 from the University of North Carolina and is currently Adjunct Faculty at UNC in the School of Journalism teaching a class on how future technologies will affect the future of advertising, PR and marketing.
He is also the founder of Swim for Smiles, a non-profit that raises money for the N.C. Children’s Hospital through swimming and other fitness-related events for kids.
You can contact him at [email protected]..
Legrand AV has expanded its global distribution partnership with TD SYNNEX, extending availability of its full AV brand portfolio across TD SYNNEX Maverick’s European operations. Under the expanded agreement, TD SYNNEX Maverick — the distributor’s AV, UC and digital signage division — will now offer Legrand AV brands including Chief, C2G, Da-Lite, Middle Atlantic, Luxul […]
I was joined on this pre-ISE 2026 videocast by Tyler Troutman of Shure to talk about the company’s latest video bar strategy, including the launch of the IntelliMix Bar Pro Kit and what attendees can expect to see at booth 3M300 in Barcelona. We also dug into how Shure continues to position itself as the […]
I was joined by WyreStorm product development director Zec Voislav to preview what the company is bringing to ISE 2026. WyreStorm will be in Booth 3A530, where it plans to debut a new four-input USB camera bridge featuring a Microsoft Teams app. We also talked about WyreStorm’s relaunch of its control platform built on the […]
Extron has announced the TouchLink Pro 35 Series, expanding its lineup of TouchLink Pro touch panels with new models designed to support modern control system workflows and flexible installation requirements. The TouchLink Pro 35 Series includes four touch screen sizes — 5.5 inches, 8 inches, 10.1 inches and 15.6 inches — and is built on […]
Last week, Sony and TCL announced a strategic partnership focused on home entertainment manufacturing and operations. Since then, speculation has spread faster than facts. Let’s start with something simple: Sony remains one of the strongest names in display technology because of its video processing and scaling — not because of who physically builds the panels. […]
I sat down with Xyte CEO and co-founder Omer Brookstein ahead of ISE 2026 to talk about what the company is bringing to the show floor. Xyte will be on stand 2B260, showcasing new Rooms Management capabilities, including a scalable way for integrators and service providers to manage multiple customers through a single intelligent dashboard. […]
Shure has announced the IntelliMix Bar Pro, a new all-in-one video bar designed to address audio, video and management requirements in medium to large meeting spaces and enterprise collaboration environments. The IntelliMix Bar Pro expands Shure’s IntelliMix collaboration portfolio and is engineered to deliver audio and video coverage from a single front-of-room device. Shure said […]
WyreStorm will showcase a new range of professional AV solutions at Integrated Systems Europe 2026, focusing on simplifying video, control and collaboration workflows for modern AV environments. At ISE 2026, taking place Feb. 3–6 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, WyreStorm will present its latest products at booth 3A530. The company said the new solutions […]
Christie will return to Integrated Systems Europe 2026 to highlight its latest projection, LED and image processing technologies through a series of immersive and interactive demonstrations focused on visual storytelling. At ISE 2026, running Feb. 3–6 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, Christie’s booth in Hall 3, Stand 3K500, will feature a range of demonstrations […]
Miri Technologies has announced the launch of its V410 live 4K video encoder/decoder, a compact device designed for streaming, IP-based production workflows and AV-over-IP distribution. The V410 is user-configurable as either an encoder or a decoder. In encode mode, it supports one 4K Ultra HD output at 60 frames per second or two simultaneous 2K […]
Amadeus Acoustics will introduce its Immersive Sound Next Generation platform at ISE 2026, expanding its immersive audio portfolio with tools designed for large-scale, multi-zone and architecturally complex venues. At the center of the launch is ART::IP, a new immersive performance module built to support three-dimensional audio across multiple audience zones. Amadeus said the module was […]
Xyte unveiled new room management capabilities and announced a strategic partnership with NETGEAR. The company said adding the room management capabilities was to shift workplace operations from device-level monitoring to room-level intelligence and the partnership was to deliver AI-driven AV management. Both of these announcements will be showcased at ISE 2026. The partnership is designed […]
Hunter Douglas has launched the Pinnacle Dealer Partner Program, a new partnership model designed to simplify dealer engagement and support long-term business growth. The Pinnacle Program introduces a single, standardized structure with no participation fees, volume-based tiers and defined benefits. Dealers are automatically placed into one of eight tiers based on prior-year bookings, with higher […]
tvONE and Green Hippo will jointly present a series of integrated demonstrations at Integrated Systems Europe 2026, outlining a unified approach to pixel control across live events, broadcast and immersive installations. The companies will exhibit together on stand 5D300 during the show in Barcelona. At ISE, tvONE and Green Hippo plan to demonstrate end-to-end control […]
PlexusAV and intoPIX have announced the launch of the P-AVN-4E and P-AVN-4D, new IPMX-ready encoder and decoder products designed for professional AV-over-IP deployments. The companies announced the products Tuesday, expanding PlexusAV’s IPMX portfolio with dedicated encoding and decoding devices that support JPEG XS Temporal Differential Coding. The P-AVN-4E and P-AVN-4D are built on intoPIX’s TicoXS […]
ENCO will present its enTranslate Mobile multilingual captioning and translation technology at ISE 2026, giving international attendees a hands-on look at the system during the global AV trade show. The company said the demonstration marks the product’s international debut. ISE 2026 runs Feb. 3–6 at Fira de Barcelona in Spain. ENCO will exhibit in booth […]
ATEN International introduced two new KVMP switches Tuesday, the CS1942DPA and CS1944DPA, expanding its portfolio of desktop control solutions with support for dual-display configurations at up to 8K resolution. The CS1942DPA is a two-port model, while the CS1944DPA supports up to four computers. Both switches allow users to operate multiple systems through a single keyboard, […]
I caught up with Nureva’s James Rempel ahead of ISE 2026 to talk about the company’s EMEA debut of the new HDX Series. After previewing the product family at InfoComm 2025, Nureva is bringing the lineup to Barcelona with added features and a bigger presence on the show floor. We also dig into what attendees […]
Christie has introduced the Korus Series, a new family of 1DLP laser projectors designed to balance 4K performance with affordability for ProAV applications. The Korus Series will make its debut at Integrated Systems Europe 2026, where the projectors will power a projection mapping display in Hall 3, stand 3K500. Christie said the new lineup is […]
Nureva has introduced new coverage map and automated camera switching capabilities for its HDL310 audio conferencing system, expanding functionality designed for large meeting and learning spaces. The update uses coordinate-based XY sound location data generated by Nureva’s Microphone Mist technology to show where voices are being picked up in a room. Through the Nureva App, […]
Crestron Electronics has announced the 80 Series Touch Screens, a new family of dedicated residential control interfaces designed for use with Crestron Home OS. The company said the new line is intended for smart home environments including luxury residences, multidwelling units, hospitality suites and marine applications. The 80 Series is available in 8-inch and 10-inch […]
Visix has announced the release of the EPS 37 e-paper desk sign and new professional graphic design services for its e-paper workplace displays. The updates expand the company’s e-paper ecosystem with additional hardware options and support for four-color branded graphics. The EPS 37 replaces the EPS 27 desk sign and features a larger display measuring […]
VuWall has announced the release of PAK ONE, a compact, single-output 4K decoder designed for control room environments that require video distribution beyond a central video wall. The company plans to debut the product at ISE 2026 in Barcelona. PAK ONE is a single-channel decoder intended for use in applications such as welcome displays, remote […]
ViewSonic Corp. will present its latest education hardware and software solutions at Bett 2026, highlighting a scalable ecosystem designed to support classrooms and wider campus environments. The company will exhibit Jan. 21–23 at ExCel London, Booth NK20. The showcase will feature next-generation ViewBoard interactive displays, updated myViewBoard software and large-format visual solutions aimed at real-world […]
Telycam has announced Mix One, a compact, all-in-one video production system designed to support PTZ-centric workflows for livestreaming, podcasting and professional content production. The company announced the product Jan. 14 and said it expands Telycam’s PTZ ecosystem beyond cameras into integrated production tools. Mix One combines multiple production functions into a single unit, including video […]
Xyte announced the availability Wednesday of Xyte Secure Edge, a preconfigured edge appliance designed to extend cloud-based device monitoring and management to legacy, on-prem systems. The company said the product allows organizations to connect locally networked devices to the Xyte cloud without deploying or maintaining their own servers. The Secure Edge appliance ships fully configured […]
You’ll want to watch this pre-ISE-2026 videocast featuring SpinetiX CEO Francesco Ziliani and me as we dig into what the company is bringing to ISE 2026. At the show, SpinetiX will officially launch DSaaS (Digital Signage as a Service) in EMEA while also celebrating its 20th anniversary. We also talk about the new SpinetiX HUB, […]
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 connectivity, streaming and networked audio solutions. The company, the professional AV division of Sencore, said the new products are designed to support standards-based workflows across corporate, education and other professional AV environments. Among […]
ProjX360 has made its international debut at Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona, unveiling a project management and operations platform designed specifically for the AV integration industry. The cloud-based software is built around a location-first approach, which the company says more accurately reflects how integrators manage residential and commercial projects. Instead of treating each proposal as […]
Uniguest announced it will return to Integrated Systems Europe 2026 to demonstrate its Hub platform, a unified system designed to manage digital signage, IPTV and enterprise video across multiple market verticals. The company will exhibit in Hall 5, Stand 5B310. Uniguest Hub is built on a centralized content management system that allows organizations to create, […]
SiliconCore and TRAK-KIT will partner at ISE 2026 to demonstrate moving and reconfigurable LED display installations designed to break traditional spatial limitations in professional environments. At Booth 5H100, the companies will present two high-resolution configurations from SiliconCore’s Enlighten COB LED series mounted on a TRAK-KIT Multi Panel System. The demonstration is designed to show how […]
