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As part of rAVe’s pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Anders Karlsson, co-founder and CEO of Humly, about the company’s evolving workplace technology ecosystem and its new brand identity debuting in North America at InfoComm 2026. During our conversation, Anders explained how workplace expectations have shifted as hybrid work, collaboration technology and […]

In this pre-InfoComm 2026 videocast, I got an early look at the new X-Pro Services module from XTEN-AV — designed to simplify AV service ticket management and support workflows. XTEN-AV co-founder and CEO Sahil Dhingra joined me to demo the platform and explain how the company is expanding beyond AV design and proposal tools into […]

In the latest episode in our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Tylor Chen from Yealink about the company’s evolving AV and collaboration ecosystem and how Yealink is approaching AI-powered workplace experiences. During our conversation, Tylor discussed why organizations are increasingly prioritizing deployment simplicity, standardization and long-term ecosystem strategies as collaboration environments […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Chris Crichlow, founder and managing director of CFLEX, about the rapid evolution of production, streaming and broadcast workflows. During our conversation, Chris explained how traditional broadcast infrastructure is colliding with more agile, cloud-based and creator-driven production models, why production teams are being […]

I sat down with Rich Ventura, VP of professional display solutions at Sony, to get a preview of everything the company is planning for InfoComm 2026 — and Sony is going big this year. The company will return to the Central Hall in booth C8301, where it plans to showcase new LED technologies, BRAVIA Professional […]

In our latest Rants & rAVes episode, I spoke with Olly Henderson, vice president of video product at Jabra, about the new PanaCast U30 and the growing demand for flexible BYOD collaboration spaces. We discussed why huddle rooms and smaller meeting spaces have become such a major focus area, how organizations are approaching simpler USB-C-based […]

As part of my our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Chris Bischoff, senior manager at Republic Services, about the operational realities of supporting Microsoft Teams Rooms and modern collaboration environments at enterprise scale. During our conversation, Chris discussed the growing pressure AV and IT teams face as user expectations around meeting […]

In our latest Rants & rAVes videocast, I spoke with Derek Snyder, global sales director for Hosa Technology, about the company’s evolution from a legacy analog audio brand into a growing player in the AV integration space. During our conversation, Derek discussed how changing workflows, digital connectivity and increasingly networked AV systems are reshaping customer […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 Rants & rAVes series, I spoke with Brant Mathiason about the evolving role of connectivity infrastructure in modern AV systems and why connectors, cabling and signal integrity still matter more than most people realize. During our conversation, Brant discussed the launch of Neutrik’s new training platform, the growing need […]

As part of our pre-InfoComm 2026 coverage, I spoke with Nick Harauz about the new Pro Video Summit at the show and the growing overlap between AV, broadcast, content creation and AI-driven production workflows. During our conversation, Nick discussed how production expectations are changing across corporate and enterprise environments, why smaller teams are being asked […]

In our latest pre-InfoComm 2026 episode of Rants & rAVes, I spoke with Shawn O’Connell, executive vice president of sales – Americas at Uniguest, about how the company is approaching digital engagement across hospitality, healthcare, education, retail and corporate environments. During our conversation, Shawn explained why more organizations are looking for unified platforms to manage […]

In this pre-InfoComm 2026 episode of Rants & rAVes, I spoke with Sean Driscoll from GPO Display. During our conversation, Sean explained how power-over-Ethernet displays can simplify installations, expand placement flexibility and help reduce failure points by eliminating the need for traditional power infrastructure in certain environments. We also discussed the growing role displays are […]

In this latest episode of Rants & rAVes, I spoke with UCLA’s Chi Hang Lo about his upcoming InfoComm 2026 session, “From Cloud to Classroom: UCLA’s Smart AV Platform Transformation.” During our conversation, Chi explained how UCLA moved away from siloed AV systems and toward a centralized, cloud-first AV/IT strategy designed to make spaces more […]

Ahead of InfoComm 2026, I spoke with Tim Allen from SNA Displays about how large-format LED displays are changing the way organizations think about physical spaces. We discussed the growing role of dvLED in corporate, retail and hospitality environments, why displays are increasingly being treated as part of the architecture itself and how conversations around […]

Ahead of InfoComm 2026, I spoke with AVIXA’s Joseph Valerio about workforce development, career pipelines and the work the AVIXA Foundation is doing to bring more people into the AV industry. We discussed the growing need for skilled talent across ProAV, why local schools and workforce organizations are becoming increasingly important to the industry and […]

Most people know Daktronics from sports venues and giant outdoor displays — but in this episode of Rants & rAVes, I talked with Jim Vasgaard about why the company is making a bigger push into the ProAV market. We talked about the evolution of indoor dvLED, where microLED technology is headed and why more organizations […]

Everybody wants better cameras in their meeting rooms — but what happens when the video looks great and nobody can actually understand the conversation? In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I sat down with HP Poly‘s Jim Smith to talk about why audio is still one of the biggest pain points in collaboration spaces […]

In this pre-InfoComm episode of Rants & rAVes, I speak with Megan Martin from M Squared Dynamics about contingency planning for live and hybrid events — especially from the AV side. We cover why AV teams are usually the first people everyone looks at when something breaks five minutes before showtime, how hybrid events changed […]

I caught up with Clear-Com’s Dave MacKinnon after NAB Show 2026 to talk about what the company heard from customers and partners on the show floor and what those conversations revealed about the future of broadcast workflows. We talked about the growing pressure on content creators to do more with less, the industry’s cautious approach […]

Post-NAB Show 2026, I sat down with Telos Alliance’s Costa Nikols to talk about the technologies and workflow trends beginning to reshape both broadcast and ProAV. We discussed how AI-powered tools are helping simplify complex audio environments, why IP-based infrastructure continues to gain momentum and what integrators should realistically be preparing for as cloud, virtualization […]

Higher Education and K-12 spaces are rapidly moving to an active-learning model; it’s what students want and what forward-thinking teachers and professors are embracing. But it requires a few key changes to every classroom beyond simply adding wheels to everything. Active learning means projecting images anywhere and everywhere, moving to an AV-over-IP infrastructure and paying […]

I caught up with Eric Lookenott to talk about how InFocus is evolving its approach to the ProAV market — and where it’s putting real focus right now. We got into the shift toward dvLED, projection and collaboration, what partners are actually asking for and how the company is thinking about engagement. We also talked […]

I sat down with Christina De Bono of SAVe to talk about the growing impact of e-waste and what the AV industry can actually do about it. We covered SAVe’s “Save a Second Life” initiative, which helps extend the life of AV equipment through reuse and redistribution, reducing landfill waste while supporting communities that can […]

Ahead of InfoComm, I sat down with Kurt DeYoung of Nanolumens to talk about the continued shift from LCD to LED and how the company’s NanoPanel 55 is designed to serve as a more direct replacement for traditional displays. We also discussed Nanolumens’ 20th anniversary, updates to the Aurora platform, including Active Directory compatibility and […]

Everyone wants to talk about AI cameras and software platforms. But the meeting room experience often lives — or dies — at the table. In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I speak with Chaz Porter of FSR about why infrastructure still matters in today’s hybrid collaboration spaces. We get into the physical foundation of […]

I sat down with Almo Pro AV’s Greg O’Rourke and Beth Dudley to preview the March 17 E4 Experience DC Metro stop in Washington, D.C., and the conversation quickly zeroed in on command-and-control. We discussed why these mission-critical environments are such a major focus in the region, what attendees can expect from the show floor […]

ISE 2026 showcased rapid advances in display technology, but which innovations are truly ready for widespread deployment? Planar’s Robert Detwiler joins me on this episode of Rants & rAVes to demystify MicroLED-in-Package (MIP), explain the differences between COB performance levels and discuss why LCD remains a critical platform for large-scale digital signage even as dvLED […]

I connected with Chris Teguh after ISE 2026 to discuss Epson’s key themes from the show. From immersive installations and high-brightness projection to built-in AirPlay support for simpler connectivity, we explore how Epson is addressing the needs of integrators working in corporate and education environments. 

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Quintin Esterhuizen, product lead for Google Meet hardware, to reflect on Google’s presence at ISE 2026. We talk about the strong customer engagement at the show, why interoperability with platforms like Microsoft Teams continues to be a priority and how Gemini AI is being […]

After ISE 2026, I caught up with Richard Van Nairn, sales director at Innosonix, to talk about the company’s presence in Hall 7 and its expanding Micro Maxx series. We discuss the role of PoE and traditional AC-powered amplification, where adoption stands today and how Innosonix is positioning itself in a competitive audio market. Richard […]

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Dean Heckler, founder and CEO of Heckler, to preview what the company is bringing to ISE 2026. We talk about Heckler’s Framework system now shipping, a new addition to the Downstage Monitor Stand lineup and the debut of the first HETMA-approved AV lectern. Dean […]

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 […]