QuickLink Adds NewBlue Graphics to StudioPro

QuickLink announced that NewBlue Captivate graphics software is now integrated as a standard feature on all models of QuickLink StudioPro, QuickLink’s flagship 4K video production platform for corporate, sports, government, education and house of worship video storytellers. NewBlue, Inc. is a provider of broadcasting and graphic solutions. Tailor-made for the global professional AV and broadcast […]

QuickLink Adds NewBlue Graphics to StudioPro

Jetbuilt Joins PSA Business Solutions Partner Program

Jetbuilt joined PSA as a business solutions partner. Through this alliance, PSA’s network of security and audiovisual systems integrators will gain access to Jetbuilt’s project management platform at special pricing. This collaboration equips PSA’s members with cutting-edge tools to streamline project workflows, increase efficiency and ultimately drive business success. “We are excited to join PSA’s […]

Jetbuilt Joins PSA Business Solutions Partner Program

Visix Adds Microsoft Power BI Widget to AxisTV Signage Suite

Visix released version 1.87 of their AxisTV Signage Suite digital signage software. This latest update includes a new Microsoft Power BI widget, major speed enhancements, simplified content scheduling and other updates for a better user experience. The new Power BI widget lets clients show dashboards and reports in one zone of a screen or as […]

Visix Adds Microsoft Power BI Widget to AxisTV Signage Suite

W Edinburgh Goes Premium with K-array Rooftop Terrace Audio System

Edinburgh’s W Hotel is the latest jewel in the Marriott International crown, known for luxurious and contemporary designs, vibrant atmospheres, and upscale amenities. It’s an exhilarating addition to the Scottish capital’s hospitality scene featuring superior city views, a serene spa and a showstopping bar. W Edinburgh is no ordinary hotel. The rooms are sumptuous (suites […]

W Edinburgh Goes Premium with K-array Rooftop Terrace Audio System

Willow Creek Leads Worship Audio Innovation with L-Acoustics L Series Professional Sound System Installation

SOUTH BARRINGTON, Illinois – October 2024 – Willow Creek Community Church, a pioneer in contemporary worship, has set the bar for audio excellence in houses of worship. In collaboration with integration partner Clark, the church recently installed a new L-Acoustics L Series loudspeaker system in its 7,200-seat auditorium—one of the largest of its kind in North […]

Willow Creek Leads Worship Audio Innovation with L-Acoustics L Series Professional Sound System Installation

Riedel MediorNet Streamlines Production for ‘The Daily Show’ at 2024 U.S. Political Convention

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Nov. 7, 2024 — Riedel Communications today announced that its MediorNet real-time network was successfully deployed by East Shore Sound to support Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” during its coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC). The flexible MediorNet infrastructure streamlined operations, reduced setup time, and enabled efficient resource sharing across multiple […]

Riedel MediorNet Streamlines Production for ‘The Daily Show’ at 2024 U.S. Political Convention

October 2024 Temperature Check Results: Security in the AV Industry

October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and with the AV industry’s increasing reliance on connected systems, the timing couldn’t have been better. From corporate boardrooms to large-scale event spaces, the security of AV systems has become a pressing issue in the industry. In our October Temperature Check, we asked industry professionals about their experiences with cybersecurity […]

October 2024 Temperature Check Results: Security in the AV Industry

Do You Want to Buy a Distributor? Because Exertis Is Possibly for Sale!

DCC plc made an announcement today that it may sell DCC Technology — made up of Exertis Almo, Exertis Cloud, JAM, Exertis ZTORM, MTR, and Exertis Enterprise — within the next 24 months. Here’s the DCC CEO, Donal Murphy, explaining in a video the company posted today via its LinkedIn page: So, how big is […]

Do You Want to Buy a Distributor? Because Exertis Is Possibly for Sale!

Logitech Debuts Auto Room Booking and Room Release UC Platform for Large Office Spaces

Logitech released a suite of Sync smart office tools including Auto Book and Auto Release features that  automatically reserve and cancel room bookings and Logitech View interactive, digital office maps. The idea here is to eliminate the time it takes workers, in large office spaces, to find meeting rooms. Auto Book and Auto Release aim to solve these […]

Logitech Debuts Auto Room Booking and Room Release UC Platform for Large Office Spaces

A Review of the CEDIA Expo 2024 Smart Stage

The Smart Stage at CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo 2024 served as a hub for discussions on pivotal industry topics, breakthrough technologies and trending vertical markets within residential and commercial technology. Designed to foster learning and idea exchange, the Smart Stage featured an array of panel discussions and presentations, bringing together some of the […]

A Review of the CEDIA Expo 2024 Smart Stage

New Frankfurt Airport Security Scanners Are Made By Rohde & Schwarz

Airport operator Fraport contracted technology company Rohde & Schwarz to install 100 new security scanners at Frankfurt Airport. The equipment will be used both in existing security checkpoint lanes and in new checkpoints to be opened in the future. The scanners will be delivered over a period of three years. Fraport chose Rohde & Schwarz […]

New Frankfurt Airport Security Scanners Are Made By Rohde & Schwarz

Blue Billboard Expands DooH Network with Sony BRAVIA and Xibo Digital Signage Integration

Blue Billboard used Xibo Digital Signage and Sony BRAVIA professional displays to deliver advertising signage across its wide network of displays in Surrey. By working with Xibo and Sony, Blue Billboard has become the first global customer to implement the new Sony Cloud API and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) with Xibo’s software solution, making it quick and easy to deploy, scale and […]

Blue Billboard Expands DooH Network with Sony BRAVIA and Xibo Digital Signage Integration

Here’s Why the Toledo Museum of Art Designed Its Visitor Experience Around LED

The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) is redefining the visitor experience by embracing cutting-edge digital innovation. Through a strategic partnership with Blue Square X, the museum has integrated Vision X 163″ 4K LED displays into its exhibitions, creating immersive experiences that engage diverse audiences and position digital art alongside traditional collections. As TMA reimagines the presentation of both contemporary and […]

Here’s Why the Toledo Museum of Art Designed Its Visitor Experience Around LED

LEA Professional Makes Jeff Gorton Director of Sales EMEA

LEA Professional announced the appointment of Jeff Gorton as Sales Director in EMEA. Jeff will support the sales of LEA’s renowned technology catalog, featuring industry-first advancements in intelligent IT solutions, best in class DSP and smart power management. Gorton has nearly 20 years of experience in ProAV sales. Throughout his career, he has improved sales […]

LEA Professional Makes Jeff Gorton Director of Sales EMEA

rAVe [TV] — Episode 189: AV Buyers.Club and AVNation Edition

In Episode 189 of rAVe [TV], join Tim Albright and me for a special end-user-focused episode that spotlights the partnership between AV Buyers.Club and AVNation. Discover how this collaboration aims to expand industry engagement and support technical end users. We’ll discuss the unique features of Middle Atlantic’s Forum Lectern with guest Pat Kittredge from Legrand […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 189: AV Buyers.Club and AVNation Edition

Shawn O’Connell Leaves Samsung to Take EVP Position at Uniguest

Uniguest has appointed Shawn O’Connell, to the role of executive vice president of sales americas. Having previously been head of hospitality sales at Samsung for twelve years and a senior member of the PSAV team for more than eight years, Shawn comes with pedigree in several of Uniguest’s core markets and will bring “vast experience […]

Shawn O’Connell Leaves Samsung to Take EVP Position at Uniguest

i-Pro and Triton Ultra Partner for School Safety and Drug Detection in Schools

i-PRO Americas announced the integration of Triton ULTRA, a multi-function health, safety and drug detection device, with its Video Insight VMS. This integration enables educational institutions to enhance campus safety through real-time environmental insights while ensuring full privacy compliance in sensitive areas like bathrooms and locker rooms, where traditional surveillance is not feasible. Triton ULTRA […]

i-Pro and Triton Ultra Partner for School Safety and Drug Detection in Schools

Xyte Adds License Provisioning Feature to Simplify Equipment and License Purchases

Xyte announced license provisioning, a new feature allowing manufacturers to supply licenses directly through the platform. The enhancement, already in use by first customers, simplifies the process of bundling equipment and licenses by providing a more streamlined, efficient purchasing experience for integrators, dealers, end-users and manufacturers alike. License provisioning through the Xyte platform is particularly […]

Xyte Adds License Provisioning Feature to Simplify Equipment and License Purchases

AVer Solved the Over-Expensive USB-C Extension Problem for Any Camera That Uses USB

AVer Information announced the UE1, a USB 3.0 extension solution that “overcomes traditional distance limitations for AVer’s extensive lineup of PTZ cameras.” Designed to provide users with greater flexibility in camera placement while maintaining exceptional video quality, the UE1 offers an ideal solution for professional environments that rely on high-resolution video, including educational institutions, corporate […]

AVer Solved the Over-Expensive USB-C Extension Problem for Any Camera That Uses USB

Nanolumens Doubles-Down on Its Warranty — Sets New Bar for dvLED Market

Nanolumens announced a redesign of its warranty offerings, effective immediately. Nanolumens’ updated program introduces new benefits to the standard Nixel to Pixel Warranty and two additional service-level agreements, NixelCore and NixelPro, designed to provide clients with assurance, expedited support and flexible coverage options. As part of this overhaul, Nanolumens has extended the warranty period from […]

Nanolumens Doubles-Down on Its Warranty — Sets New Bar for dvLED Market

CEDIA Announces Additions to Global Board of Directors for 2025-27 Term

CEDIA announced that Henry Clifford (USA) and Manojkumar Soni (India) will join the Global CEDIA Board of Directors for the 2025-27 term. The slate was approved by 95% of those voting, with a 56% increase in participation, the largest for a CEDIA Board election. “Henry and Manojkumar bring unparalleled strengths in both business and technical […]

CEDIA Announces Additions to Global Board of Directors for 2025-27 Term

Martin Audio CDD solution on the Albanian Green Coast

Green Coast is a luxury tourist retreat located in the Albanian resort of Palasë. Known as the Albanian Riviera, and overlooking the Ionian Sea, it is also a popular recreational hub, with a number of bars and restaurants. One of these is the latest LAST, run by experienced restaurateurs, Revo Hospitality Group (RHG) which specializes […]

Martin Audio CDD solution on the Albanian Green Coast

Planar Debuts 43” to 86” Displays That Meet ETSI Cybersecurity Standards; Simplicity M Series

Planar has updated its Planar Simplicity Series with the release of the Planar Simplicity P Series LCD displays. The new series of large format displays is designed and certified for 24/7 usage to support digital signage applications requiring continuous operation, such as wayfinding, emergency messaging, advertising and menu boards. The new Planar Simplicity P Series […]

Planar Debuts 43” to 86” Displays That Meet ETSI Cybersecurity Standards; Simplicity M Series

Here’s How Cottonwood Creek Church Amplified Its Audio Using TT+ Audio and Q-SYS

Cottonwood Creek Church, based in Allen, Texas, has recently concluded its “Make Room” campaign which most notably increased the size of its main worship center by 800 seats to near 3000. As a result of the expansion, the existing sound system was inadequate to cover the expanded space. Dallas-based DHSystems, a systems integrator specializing in […]

Here’s How Cottonwood Creek Church Amplified Its Audio Using  TT+ Audio and Q-SYS

Bose Pro Ships EdgeMax EM90-LP and EM180-LP In-Ceiling Speakers

Bose Professional announced the availability of EdgeMax EM90-LP and EM180-LP, expanding the EdgeMax line of in-ceiling directional loudspeakers. The LP models bring powerful EdgeMax sound and asymmetrical coverage to smaller rooms and more challenging spaces and work together with the original EdgeMax loudspeakers to deliver consistent high-quality performance across projects where specifications and installation conditions […]

Bose Pro Ships EdgeMax EM90-LP and EM180-LP In-Ceiling Speakers

Origin Acoustics Makes Phoenix Marketing Exclusive Rep Firm

Origin Acoustics announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Phoenix Marketing Group (PMG), making Phoenix Marketing the first national rep firm of its kind in the industry. Phoenix Marketing has been a partner of Origin Acoustics since 2016, initially representing the brand in the Southeast, later expanding into the Middle Atlantic, and now across […]

Origin Acoustics Makes Phoenix Marketing Exclusive Rep Firm

Digital Signage: A Great Tool for UCC

Suffice it to say, digital signage has evolved into a mainstream communication medium. Retail is still the largest segment, but other applications are on the ascendancy. The wow factor and experience generated on a large screen (or video wall) by a well-designed signage content spot speaks for itself. But the fastest growing segments of digital […]

Digital Signage: A Great Tool for UCC

Here’s How Extron Pulled off the Esports Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024

Extron powered the Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024, an esports tournament hosted by SPACEJUMP in Perth, Australia. The event brought together top gamers and esports enthusiasts for a dynamic competition that demanded flawless audiovisual performance. Extron’s cutting-edge AV solutions, including the MGP 641 xi multi-window processor, SMP 351 streaming media processor, and TLP Pro 1025T […]

Here’s How Extron Pulled off the Esports Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024

The Only Constant Is Consolidation

As I often say about my personal life “There’s never a dull moment around here.” Maybe that’s a big of an overshare for rAVe readers. Regardless, it’s true not only of my personal life but my professional one as well. I recently wrote about seeing the signs in advance of one of my biggest dealer […]

The Only Constant Is Consolidation

New 5 x 1 Presentation Switcher Debuts From Alfatron

Alfatron Electronics introduced the SCK51TS-D 5 x 1 Presentation Switcher with support for 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit color and HDCP 2.2 compliance. The SCK51TS-D provides five video inputs — two USB-C and three HDMI and each USB-C input supports LT DP mode up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 8-bit deep colorant the switcher includes Ethernet over USB-C functionality […]

New 5 x 1 Presentation Switcher Debuts From Alfatron

AlarMax Now Allows Integrators to Order Everything Online!

AlarMax announced the launch of its e-commerce platform. Offering 24/7 access to its portfolio of products from over 400 vendors, the AlarMax e-commerce platform allows systems integrators a way to order any time. The features include: 24/7 Access: Customers can log in anytime to browse and compare products, place orders for pickup or delivery, view […]

AlarMax Now Allows Integrators to Order Everything Online!

Haleon Adds Vistar Media as Programmatic OOH Partner

Haleon is using Vistar Media as its preferred partner for programmatic OOH across all key markets. Through this partnership, Vistar will collaborate with Publicis, Haleon’s media agency, to power OOH campaigns worldwide —leveraging Vistar’s advanced technology to maximize impact and media efficiency. Karan Singh, Vistar Media’s U.K. general manager, highlighted: “We’re incredibly honored to be […]

Haleon Adds Vistar Media as Programmatic OOH Partner