Waves Audio officially launched Atlas Reverb, a new flagship algorithmic reverb plugin tuned by ear to create depth, movement and musical space inside real mixes. The company said that Atlas was developed around an all-new algorithmic engine and draws from DSP reverb units, as the solution aims to provide both realism and musical intention. Atlas […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST California State University, Fullerton, is deploying ViewSonic Direct View LED displays across learning, research and shared-use spaces to support collaboration, visual storytelling and more equitable access to professional-grade technology. The university faced a challenge shared by many higher education institutions: giving students and faculty better ways to work with complex […]

Fusion Signage announced an integration with Canva that aims to simplify digital signage content creation and allow businesses and organizations to send it live to screens without manual steps. The integration connects the Canva design platform with Fusion Signage’s digital signage software in an effort to give users a more seamless way to create, manage […]

Panopto officially announced a new generation of knowledge intelligence capabilities designed to help organizations instantly discover, understand, reuse, and apply the trusted expertise already captured in video. The company said that the combination of AI and its scalable video platform allows organizations to make recorded knowledge naturally findable, reusable, measurable and available. Panopto announced the […]

Find out how professional AV markets now view 4K as a baseline expectation and investment rather than an advanced production capability. By Roland In the past, 4K occupied a premium tier within professional AV environments Now, corporate communications teams, higher education institutions, houses of worship, and live event producers design around 4K The Roland V-1-4K […]

DEXON announced that it is expanding its portfolio of modular AV solutions with the new 4-channel USB-C Input Board. The solution is fully compatible with DEXON video wall controllers, video processors and matrix switchers. The company said that the board is designed to enable connectivity of multiple sources to DEXON video wall or intelligent matrix […]

John Rudolph announced his retirement as president of PCD and named Hal Truax as his successor.  PCD said the transition marks the culmination of a thoughtful succession plan designed to ensure continuity for employees, customers and partners while positioning the company for continued growth.  According to PCD, Rudolph joined the company in 1999 and helped […]

Daktronics announced that it recently concluded its 2026 High School Video Summit, bringing together educators, production professionals and students for two days of learning, collaboration and real-world insight focused on live event production. The company said that the event combined virtual educational sessions with hands-on experiences at host schools across the country, aiming to continue […]

Axion officially released its V3 Android PoE Touch Screen lineup for professional integrators. The company said that the updated lineup aims to deliver improved performance across all screen sizes. The V3 lineup is available in 5.5-, 8- and 10-inch models and now includes an octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, providing […]

In 1998, I worked at The Buttes Resort in Arizona. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a beautiful property. It’s owned by a hotel chain now, but when it was built, it was one of four boutique hotels in AZ known for using the natural landscape as part of the architecture. It is nestled into […]

A popular topic in the AV industry right now is AV and broadcast – how they may be converging, and what that looks like today. We thought it would be a good idea to look back at the results of our April Temperature Check survey, which focused on this convergence and where the industry sees […]

BenQ officially introduced the InstaShow WDC25, a next-generation wireless presentation system for secure screen sharing and collaboration in modern meeting spaces. The company said that the system is designed for conference rooms and BYOD environments. The WDC25 features app-free wireless presentation, enterprise-grade security, WiFi-6 performance and centralized cloud management for easy deployment. The system allows […]

Panasonic Projector & Display Americas officially launched its Illuminate the World Tour across the U.S. in collaboration with Walk Your Plans, an immersive walkthrough technology company. The multi-city road show began in Seattle, WA on Thursday, July 9 and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Boston, MA, with stops across the U.S. taking place each […]

Vision Audio Visual officially launched the VFM-F4, a digital signage floor stand designed specifically for 30-65-inch nontouch displays in retail, hospitality and reception environments. The VFM-F4 features a slim and minimalist design and was designed for installations where appearance is just as important as functionality. The company said that the solution aims to bridge the […]

AlltecPro announced the availability of Isermo, a local AI real-time transcription and translation product that enables commercial AV integrators, system installers and technology consultants to add live transcription, multilingual translation and accessibility services to professionally installed microphone systems. According to AlltecPro, Isermo is a dedicated on-premises appliance that processes speech locally. Integrators can connect Isermo […]

Bogen Communications LLC, officially announced the Nyquist Version 11.0 software release. The latest update introduces expanded SIP interoperability, enhanced system monitoring, additional device support and expanded automation capabilities in an effort to enable more comprehensive communication channels and capabilities for integration. Nyquist Version 11.0 provides support for the latest Nyquist peripherals, including NQ-DSC01 VoIP Double-Sided […]

Extron announced the immediate availability of the NetPA Ultra FX Series eight and four channel configurable output audio power amplifiers with Dante connectivity and audio DSP. According to Extron, Dante connectivity makes it easy to distribute audio from a centralized location to decentralized remote amplifiers throughout a facility, building or campus using standard network hardware. […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST At this year’s InfoComm show, SyncBridge Technologies’ Icron DP 4K + USB 3-2-1 Arbutus 63301 Extender System took home our Best USB/Connectivity Solution award. While the name might be a mouthful, let’s talk about this product and exactly why it earned the honor The Arbutus 63301 is an all-in-one video […]

PureLink GmbH officially introduced the PT-C-CPDHD-18G and PT-C-CPDHU-18G from the PureTools range. The company said that the two solutions aim to make it simple and cost-effective to add USB-C connectivity to existing AV installations. The company said that both models serve to enable seamless integration of modern USB-C laptops without replacing existing infrastructure. The solutions […]

SMART Technologies announced new accessibility enhancements to Lumio, its cloud-based teaching and learning platform, in an effort to align the student experience with the WCAG 2.2 standard for web accessibility. The company said that the update helps to ensure that students who use assistive technologies can participate fully and independently in classroom learning, engaging with […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST At this year’s InfoComm, Roland demonstrated how its expanding 4K portfolio is simplifying modern video production workflows. The goal behind its latest products is straightforward: help users transition from HD to 4K without adding unnecessary complexity. Let’s take a virtual walkthrough of Roland’s booth while exploring the company’s latest solutions. […]

EzoBord officially announced the launch of Rubik AV, a new modular acoustic wall system developed specifically for conference rooms, collaboration spaces, executive boardrooms, training centers and technology-enabled meeting environments. Rubik AV made its public debut at InfoComm 2026, showcasing how acoustics can serve as a critical performance layer for conferencing, collaboration and AI-enabled workplace technologies. […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for the results, plus next month’s survey! Successful AV projects rely on more than just great products or innovative technology. From planning and specification to installation, integration and long-term support, every stage of a project depends on collaboration across the AV ecosystem. This month’s Temperature Check […]

HETMA announced that for the fifth year, it is awarding 10 Prism Scholarships to underrepresented audiovisual professionals who work in the higher education vertical. The organization said that in partnership with the AVIXA Foundation, awardees receive an elite AVIXA membership, a Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) exam voucher, a HETMA member mentor, HETMA-led CTS training sessions […]

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic announced that Kevin Jewkes has been promoted to senior vice president of global revenue and Alan Kennedy has been named vice president of operations. Ampetronic and Listen Technologies said that these appointments reflect their continued growth and investment in the future of the organization and commitment to providing assistive listening and […]

It’s Tuesday afternoon in Las Vegas. The InfoComm exhibits haven’t opened yet, but education is in full swing. I walked into the West Hall and found the room where I spoke on a panel, “Crafting Enterprise AV Standards.” The panel was stacked, by the way. Nathan Coutinho from Logitech, Roy Sherry from Microsoft, Christina Vernon […]

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced new education solutions for its Android-based Samsung Interactive Display lineup in an effort to make shared classroom displays easier to manage. The company said that it is debuting the new solutions at ISTELive 26. The Samsung Account Management Solution (AMS) comes preinstalled on compatible Android-based Samsung Interactive Display lineup […]

Extron officially announced an update to its EMS Express Mobile Software – Quantum Ultra. The company said that the solution was designed to streamline videowall control with new capabilities including live content preview and full compatibility with the latest Quantum IN4DTP3 and OUT4DTP3 cards. The company said that the new update allows users to view […]

AVPro officially announced the formation of AVPro Design Services, a dedicated team of AVPro system architects that helps integrators design, program and deploy professional AV systems. The company said that the ADS team will support integrators serving market segments such as Business and Corporate, Education, Government, Hospitality and Retail, Houses of Worship, Medical and Luxury […]

Extron officially launched the DTP3 T 322 D, a two-input wallplate transmitter that sends USB-C and HDMI video, USB data, embedded audio, power and control up to 330 feet over a shielded CAT 6A cable. The company said that the solution aims to deliver up to 100 watts of USB-C power delivery to charge the […]

Legrand AV featured a showcase at InfoComm 2026 with a focus on AV technologies designed to work together to produce impactful experiences. The theme of the showcase is Where Solutions Live. The exhibit brought together Legrand AV’s portfolio of brands, including C2G, Chief, Connectrac, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, On-Q, Vaddio and Wiremold, into four immersive, […]

PPDS officially launched its Philips Signage 7000 Series UltraSlim display at InfoComm 2026. The Philips Signage 7000 Series serves as the company’s thinnest and lightest 4K UHD digital signage line. The company said that the line was developed in response to partner and customer feedback. The landscape and portrait mountable UHD Philips Signage 7000 Series […]