It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a show like this. I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more […]

LG Business Solutions today announced the introduction of three new projectors aimed at schools, corporate offices, government facilities, business travelers, field sales personnel and more. These new models are up to 7000 lumens, too. The new LG ProBeam BU70QGA is the first 4K UHD projector to feature LG’s webOS Smart Signage 6.0 Platform, a platform […]

BrightSign announced Misty Chalk’s appointment to the role of vice president of sales, Americas. Chalk joined BrightSign in 2018 to manage federal government sales for the mid-Atlantic region, and most recently served as Director of U.S. Sales & Federal before stepping into her current role in January of this year. “Misty’s enthusiasm and tenacity have […]

Vivitek has introduced the DU775Z-UST, an advanced Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector with 4K-UHD and a new Tele-centric lens system to achieve a very low defocus range and flare value at large image sizes, while the Concave Reflect Mirror reduces any image distortion. It offers native WUXGA resolution and a high brightness of 5,000 lumens […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) is set to #EmbraceEquity on International Women’s Day (March 8) during LAVNCH WEEK 7. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD), a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement, is #EmbraceEquity. According to the IWD organizers “Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, […]

Owning and managing digital display advertising networks just got a lot simpler thanks to the system-on-chip (SoC) technology collaboration between LG Business Solutions USA and out-of-home (OOH) advertising technology maker Broadsign. Owners of LG webOS-enabled digital signage displays can now use “Broadsign for SoC” to activate intelligent OOH advertising and content management capabilities across their […]

Welcome to my 23rd annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! I wonder if this will be my last … are you bored yet? To think I have been opining this column for 23 years is stunning to me. I am humbled by your loyal readership, and I continue to be amazed by how many of you read […]

The AV Industry’s Flagship Virtual Event is back March 6-9, 2023 with four packed days of new sessions, presentations, product announcements and technology introductions. This is definitely not a LAVNCH WEEK to miss. Every day, starting at 12:30 p.m. EST, we will do a deep dive on expected trends and interesting topics within different AV […]

The cavlo trade show is heading back to Las Vegas for its spring show. On May 3-4, cavlo will host a trade show geared towards systems integrators, tech managers and other communication professionals from the hospitality, corporate, education, entertainment and worship fields. ProAV manufacturers will be on-hand exhibiting their latest professional audio, video and lighting […]

ISE 2023 had 58,107 unique attendees from 155 countries across the largest ever ISE show floor. This was 12,000+ more than what was expected. Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, commented: “It’s been an extraordinary week and it’s hugely gratifying for us to look back and realise we’ve delivered an exceptional show for […]

Panasonic Connect Europe has announced its latest generation range of 4K UHD LCD Displays — the SQ2H Series. Ranging in seven screen sizes, from 43 to 98 inches, these 24/7 displays are designed for boardrooms, meeting and learning spaces, as well as for digital signage in retail and public information areas. The 4K (3840 by […]

Barco today released a new LED solution that completes its next-generation LED portfolio (alongside TruePix). This new series offers superb image performance and great color quality, powered by Barco’s Infinipix Gen2 processing. For LED video walls that require high-impact visuals, the NT series goes beyond expectations. Infinipix Gen2 has no visual distortion, low latency, perfect […]

PPDS, aka Philips Professional Displays and Solutions, has announced the launch of its new, slimline Philips High Bright 4000 Series for any indoor or semi-outdoor environment, including more challenging, highly lit areas. Unveiled and demonstrated for the first time at ISE 2023 (Philips booth 3P600), this latest evolution to PPDS’ bestselling Philips High Bright range […]

Panasonic Connect Europe announced the PT-REQ12 Series (4K) and PT-REZ12 Series (WUXGA) 1-Chip DLP laser projectors with up to 12,000 lumens brightness, 4K resolution and 240Hz projection capability. With minimal latency, the two new Series are ideal for museums, immersive experiences and temporary installations in rental and staging. As the first 1-Chip DLP projector to […]

Panasonic Connect Europe today expanded its range of 4K touch displays with the introduction of the EQ2-PCAP Series. With six screen options ranging from 43 to 86 inches, these premium interactive multi-touch professional displays with Capacitive Touch Technology are designed for collaboration. The new EQ2-PCAP Series has 10-point multi-touch capability using bare or gloved hands […]

PTZOptics announced the Link 4K camera series. The Link 4K will be released later this year and will add video to any existing Dante setup. With the latest in auto-tracking capabilities and universal compatibility, the Link 4K fits into even the most complex Dante design or workflow. The Link 4K is capable of 4K at […]

This month, we began a temperature check where we put out a survey on the newest AV tech topics to gauge your thoughts and opinions. In January, we took a look at the expected 2023 trends and the results are in! First up: the IPMX standard for AVoIP which sets open specifications for the transport […]

PPDS (aka Philips professional displays) just announced a range of full-size and full-color ‘zero power’ Philips Tableaux advanced color ePaper (ACeP) signage displays. Each is capable of delivering 24/7 content while running entirely unplugged and without using a single kilowatt of electricity. Unveiled on Philips booth (3P600) in Barcelona, these Philips Tableaux displays from PPDS […]

SiliconCore Technology is launching into the outdoor market with a new 1.2mm LED display at ISE 2023. The SiliconCore 1.2mm Outdoor LED Display incorporates fully waterproof IP65 PCBs and a custom sub-frame can be made to any dimension, which increases scalability and allows for greater creativity. This modular approach used to build the 1.2mm Outdoor […]

The PPDS cloud platform, Wave, officially goes live at ISE with new energy-saving features and partnerships. PPDS, aka Philips professional displays, has announced the official launch of its Wave ecosystem. The new cloud platform is complemented with a dedicated ProStore marketplace for premium PPDS and certified development partner applications, all integrating with Philips professional displays […]

Userful Corp. has been working with LG Business Solutions USA to certify system integration, proving compatibility between Userful’s next-generation platform and LG webOS Signage, including its latest version webOS 6.0. The integration of Userful’s uClient for LG webOS Signage onto webOS enabled commercial displays means customers are ensured an IT solution for enterprise AV applications […]

Tiger Party, the Times Square based DOOH (Digital Out Of Home) tech shop presents a digital signage player that will work with its GOTIGER software. GOTIGER software is used to manage some of the world’s most famous digital billboards. Tiger Party is known for its work on synchronizing multiple screens during New Year’s Eve Ball […]

A new state-of-the-art training facility for the University of Florida’s football program features a large direct-view LED video wall that greets visitors in the center’s main entrance. The wall-mounted, 6.9-million-pixel video screen was manufactured by SNA Displays and installed by sound and video integrator Baker Audio Visual. The James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center […]

PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) has announced the appointments of highly experienced AV professionals, Sven Beinlich and Jason Bacon, to its globally-acclaimed team of International Key Account Directors. Their appointments come ahead of a PPDS Global Partner Alliance (GPA) growth announcements during ISE, bringing greater reach, enhanced quality, and more opportunities for global businesses in […]

Sony Electronics is launching two scalable new series of its Crystal LED premium displays series. The BH-series (ZRD-BH12D and ZRD-BH15D) and the CH-series (ZRD-CH12D and ZRD-CH15D) are designed for corporations, retail environments and screening rooms. Both new series will be available in a P1.2mm and P1.5mm pixel pitch and deliver the exceptional picture quality and […]

Women of AV/IT (WAVIT), a non-profit designed to empower women, has acquired Women of Digital Signage, a women’s organization dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring and personal growth. Women of Digital Signage will now be a sub-group of WAVIT to allow its members to continue to grow their network in the world of digital signage and […]

VuWall is strengthening its TRx centralized video wall management software with continuous updates to meet evolving needs. Version 3.4, which will be showcased for the first time at ISE 2023 in booth 5E370, adds support for SDVoE multiview mode, video wall mode, and USB routing on Samsung’s The Wall for high-quality, zero-latency video distribution over […]

Palmer Digital Group launched a new store display product line to help brick-and-mortar businesses draw consumer attention as people pass by their storefronts. Available immediately, the QSRWD55 is a front-facing window solution ideal for advertising monthly sales, limited-time offers and special items to nearby audiences. High-bright commercial displays built into the structure ensure that media […]

Vivitek has introduced the NovoDisplay DK Series, a Digital Signage Display with included collaboration functionality. The DK series is available in display sizes ranging from 43” to 86” and offers 4K Ultra-HD (3,840 x 2,160) resolution, making it suitable for commercial applications such as hospitality, retail, education and business. Available immediately, the DK433, DK553, DK653, […]

CrimsonAV has added an extension of its team called the LED Experts Group. The LED Experts Group will assist integrators and AV designers with selecting the right dvLED for their projects. It will offer a wide range of indoor/outdoor products suitable for applications of all sectors and sizes. “Last year we brought on Larry Drum, […]

Navori Labs has “simplified how QL digital signage software customers integrate custom data feeds with a novel approach that allows users to create and establish their preferred data connector types.” Using Javascript, a scripting language for creating dynamic web page content, QL’s new data feed management features give customers a “DIY” option to easily create […]

Broadsign announced its next-gen OOH platform ahead of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), held in Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2023. Designed to help OOH media owners enhance business management, operations, and scalability, the reimagined platform includes unified access to existing Broadsign product subscriptions, audience-based campaign targeting, and expanded static signage operations. ISE attendees can preview […]