The Security Industry Association (SIA) has successfully completed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reaccreditation process for its standards development program. ANSI — the nonprofit standards body accreditation organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, processes, systems and personnel in the United States — requires all ANSI-accredited standards developers to complete […]

FOR-A Corporation will debut a complete live production ecosystem at InfoComm 2023. FOR-A’s solution includes Alfalite Litepix screens, the FA-9600 multipurpose signal processor with HDR and wide color gamut support, the EZtrack camera tracking system, ClassX graphics and XR technology, and its own new, NDI-compatible HVS-190 video switcher. Alfalite brings its LED panels to InfoComm […]

Vaddio will be demo’ing its EasyIP line, including the new EasyIP 5 ePTZ camera in the Legrand | AV Booth 2201 at InfoComm 2023. The EasyIP 5 is a “low-profile, professional camera offering integrated with Vaddio’s IntelliFrame motion-based auto-framing technology,” or it can be used as a second camera to see ultra-wide shots of the […]

Navori Labs comes to InfoComm next month with a new QL digital signage software release that “expands the company’s appeal to a broader customer base” with new features that claim to benefit ad agencies, the application developer community and general digital signage users. Navori Labs’ new QL 2.7.5 software release incorporates these new features, including […]

BenQ has launched the BenQ Academy, a new website that provides teachers with a resource to simplify mastering BenQ Boards with free on-demand training. BenQ Academy currently offers multiple courses to address different BenQ Board models, functions and skill levels. For example, the company’s “Getting Started” course introduces teachers to the BenQ Board, providing them […]

Registration is now open for CEDIA Expo 2023. The largest North American event for the channel, CEDIA Expo takes place September 6–9, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. CEDIA Expo is the must-attend annual gathering of the residential systems integration technology community, according to show organizers. CEDIA Expo 2023 will feature over 350 exhibiting […]

RGB Spectrum has announced new Zio D2100 Series H.264/H.265 decoders. The new decoders are compact, full-featured units designed for critical IP signal distribution. Like the D2000 decoders they replace, the Zio D2100 Series decoders are available in 2K and 4K models with 4k60 output. Additional enhancements to the new Zio D2100 Series include: Choice of […]

K-array will return to InfoComm this June where it will launch its latest technology in the form of a fully connected software suite. These new software offerings are designed to complement K-array’s hardware and enhance the user experience of professionals across the audio industry. “As we expand our group of K-array brands, including K-array, KGEAR […]

Logitech just introduced a desk booking service that delivers a hot-desking experience for employees to manage shared desks across multiple locations. The service runs on Logi Dock Flex, a fully-featured managed docking station built for shared desks in flexible work environments. With an 8-inch display, three USB ports in the front and three more in […]

Logitech is debuting Rally Bar Huddle, an all-in-one appliance-based video bar for huddle and small rooms and the newest addition to Logitech’s family of conference cameras. Designed to deliver equitable video conferencing meetings with ease, Rally Bar Huddle is quick to set up, simple to manage and easy to integrate with Tap IP through CollabOS. […]

Jetbuilt will showcase new features as part of its “Bridging the Silos” initiative at InfoComm 2023. Jetbuilt recently introduced Project Registration, and will unveil the latest development, Bid Processing, at InfoComm 2023 from June 14–16, in Orlando, FL. Bid Processing empowers consultants and end users to handle their entire project bidding process within Jetbuilt. Consultants […]

Panasonic Connect North America has assigned Jared Darensbourg is its new national live events manager. This appointment comes at an exciting time for the industry’s future, according to the company. In 2022, the entertainment and leisure sector saw a 375% increase in funding since 2020. Meanwhile, the theme park sector alone is expected to surpass $89B by 2025 […]

MAXHUB has launched its 105-inch Ultra-Wide Commercial Display for Microsoft Teams Front Row and any other UCC application that can generate 21:9 content. With 5K screen resolution, wireless screen sharing, the ability to control the display through IP (Internet Protocol) or via RS-232 — plus cloud-based management using MAXHUB Pivot —  the 105-inch Ultra-Wide display […]

At InfoComm, Digital Projection (DP) will showcase a wide range of new projectors and direct-view LED displays designed to install quickly and easily in a diverse array of commercial environments. At InfoComm, attendees can witness a unique projection mapping demonstration that pairs DP’s new modular two-piece projectors with software from VIOSO, a videoconferencing session conducted […]

Luxul will officially debut its new SW Series PoE+ AV switches lineup in the Legrand AV Booth 2201 in Orlando, Florida. The eight new managed switches allow system integrators to quickly set up, install and manage any AV-over-IP (AVoIP) infrastructure with enough PoE+ to power many network devices, according to Luxul. At InfoComm 2023, Luxul […]

ENCO is set to bring its ultra-quiet, smooth camera operation — in the form of its RUSHWORKS PTX Model 3 PRO robotic pan/tilt head –to InfoComm 2023, where the company will exhibit in Booth 3816. Designed for larger payloads, the PTX Model 3 provides the torque necessary for smoothly controlling most professional-grade camera/lens combinations, including […]

Biamp has announced its new commercial horns and surface-mount loudspeakers and shipping with the inclusion of 70 V taps. The new model includes: H10 – Suited for both indoor and outdoor use, the H10 is a compact, industrial compression-driver horn. It offers high sound pressure, which makes this loudspeaker “ideally suited for speech and the […]

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, CREATE TH!S is an end-to-end extended reality (XR) stage and production studio creating original content and live experience. Established by Irfan Nathoo, David Cannava and Simon Thirlaway as a collaborative creative studio and projection-based XR stage in 2020, the studio’s virtual production capabilities combine augmented and real-time in-camera […]

D-Tools will launch System Integrator (SI) version 20 at InfoComm with the addition of a Service Management Suite to its Cloud-based software platform. The SI V20 release brings features D-Tools says will enhance project cost estimation, security through Azure Active Directory integration and user management. The new Service Management Suite “empowers integrators with recurring revenue […]

DVIGear has released DisplayNet 3.8 with improvements to the DisplayNet Platform, alongside new features that improve the user experience for the deployment of massive systems. DisplayNet 3.8 brings several important enhancements and features to the DisplayNet platform, with a specific focus on improved device management for building or campus-scale systems with hundreds of endpoints. These […]

In a recent recording of The EdTech Podcast, I was talking about my last blog on the importance of AI in AV and what the future may hold. The host of the podcast, Erin Maher-Moran, added “and think about what this will do for troubleshooting and maintenance.” It was not surprising that Erin had thought […]

At the 2023 show in Orlando, InfoComm is set to debut the Trailblazers Zone where first-time exhibitors will demonstrate cutting-edge solutions from artificial intelligence (AI) to augmented reality (AR) and more. “The idea [is] to make it easy for new, first-time companies to be a part of InfoComm,” said  Rochelle Richardson, senior vice president of […]

Pure Resonance Audio announced the release of the DA2500 500W, a 2-channel rack mount power amplifier. This Class-D amplifier is designed with dual-impedance operation aimed at commercial and professional installs. Key Features of the DA2500 500W 2-Channel Power Amplifier include: High Output Power: The DA2500 delivers 500 watts of power per channel, “ensuring dynamic sound […]

Listen Technologies Corporation is headed to InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, June 10-16. Listen Technologies will celebrate a milestone anniversary, debut a new assistive listening system and demonstrate its full suite of assistive listening and communication solutions at the annual trade show. Additionally, Listen Technologies announced that InfoComm producer, AVIXA, will use Listen Technologies’ ListenTALK mobile […]

Nanolumens has partnered with Smart Monkeys for something called NanoSuite. Powered by ISAAC and aimed at designers and system integrators, NanoSuite offers a tool to control, monitor and manage complex display systems.This partnership with Nanolumens and Smart Monkeys brings “years of expertise and knowledge of controlling displays with reliable solutions.” “We have worked alongside Smart […]

Nashville, TN: Chris Leon, writer, producer, mix engineer and co-owner of an international boutique record label (new website pending), has recently opened a Carl Tatz Design Reference PhantomFocus 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos MixRoom™ named The Vesper Room in Nashville, TN. Born in Germany, Chris moved in the 2000s to New York City, where he worked on projects such as the soundtracks for Trolls (with Justin […]

Gothenburg, Sweden, May 2023 — The latest addition to the Gothenburg skyline is ‘Kineum’, a stunning 28-storey beacon of glass and steel that can be seen from miles around. The building houses Jacy’z hotel and resort – the latest venture from Swedish hospitality entrepreneurs, ESS Group – which offers a Nordic take on an upscale Las Vegas resort with […]

This three-story new construction home features a Control4 system as well as custom Triad speakers, delivering crystal clear sound and control throughout the residence. Sydney, Australia, May 23, 2023 – When Australian integrator Life Style Store was referred to an extensive whole-home project located in Gladesville, Sydney, Snap One and Control4 were the obvious choice […]

Bridgeville, Penn. – May 23, 2023 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of lighting systems, provided a complete studio lighting package to Sinclair Broadcast Group station, ABC-affiliate WCIV, in Charleston, SC. Mark Nadeau, Director of TV Production and Eric Castagne, Assistant Director of TV Production for Sinclair Broadcasting Group, successfully completed the project design and execution of the extensive WCIV […]

Located next to Junk Bay in Tseung Kwan O’s Area 86, is a former landfill that has evolved into a highly desirable Hong Kong neighborhood. The LOHAS, Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, Park initiative was how the government mitigated the territory landfill that at one time created environmental and health problems because of the smell, […]

Kandao Technology will bring Kandao Meeting Ultra and Kandao Meeting Ultra Standard to the upcoming Infocomm 2023. The Kandao Meeting Ultra is a K all-in-one AI 360 conference camera with two fisheye cameras that captures and stitches 4K 360 views on top, and two 15.6-inch IPS touch screen displays that double as a control panel, […]

VigilLink announced today that it had joined the Software Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE) Alliance as a contributing member. As a contributing member, VigilLink “reinforces its commitment to delivering innovative and advanced AV solutions to its customers.” VigilLink will collaborate with other leading companies to advance the SDVoE standard and drive the adoption of Ethernet […]