Nureva announced the appointment of Tim Root as its VP, strategy. In this newly created role, Tim will focus on leveraging Nureva’s technologies to further develop and implement the company’s long-term vision for its platform and products. His understanding of the collaboration market, track record of emerging customer needs and extensive network of relationships throughout […]

If you’re like me, you couldn’t attend CEDIA Expo 2021 in person. Though the show was smaller than we’d hoped, there are still ways to enjoy whatever show floor coverage is available from the comfort of home. We here at rAVe have uploaded video coverage of the exhibitor booths, and you can find those videos […]

Atlona announced the AT-VTPG-1000VL, a 10-inch touch panel with an integrated gateway that is part of the Velocity line. The VTPG-1000VL’s surface offers a resolution of 1280×800 and a contemporary design. The new touch panel’s integrated Velocity gateway supports AV system control for one room with up to 24 devices and two scheduling panels. A […]

Avocor today announced a global partnership with Google Workspace and also launched two new all-in-one videoconferencing and digital whiteboarding devices — the Google Meet Series One Desk 27 and Board 65. Both are touch-enabled video devices designed as part of the Google Meet Series One hardware portfolio (think Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams Rooms, but […]

Yamaha Unified Communications today announced its ADECIA solution is now Barco certified, making it interoperable with Barco ClickShare Conference. ADECIA is an intelligent microphone and line array speaker system designed to equip conference rooms and classrooms with quality audio. It also expands Yamaha’s Barco-certified product line, which includes the YVC Series. Barco’s ClickShare Conference products […]

ClearOne announced the availability of its new CONVERGENCE Cloud AV Manager. The manager allows integrators, enterprise-level users and system managers to remotely manage and control unlimited ClearOne systems via a web portal across multiple rooms, buildings and continents. Integrators using CONVERGENCE Cloud AV Manager can update the passwords for all of a system’s devices at once, back […]

ScreenBeam announced the immediate availability of ScreenBeam Conference for Windows 10 and beta support for macOS devices. ScreenBeam Conference wirelessly connects meeting participants to the in-room display and USB AV peripherals for a bring your own meeting (BYOM) web conferencing experience. ScreenBeam Conference users can host or join a web conferencing meeting with their own […]

Technology is an essential part of every company and employees’ workflow, and given the events of the last 18 months, it has become more important than ever. Technology is only as good as its adoption, however. You can provide people with amazing tools, but if they are unused or underutilized at their minimum capacity, the […]

USAV, a division of PSA, announced Mersive has been added to its sponsorship program. Mersive provides a technology platform for meeting collaboration for local and remote teams. The Solstice lineup supports various aspects of videoconferencing, content sharing, active routing and workplace analytics. This will expand USAV’s offerings for hybrid workplace solutions. “Adding Mersive to our […]

SYNNEX Corporation and Tech Data Corporation announced the successful completion of their merger. The combined company is now TD SYNNEX, led by Rich Hume as CEO. Dennis Polk, the former CEO of SYNNEX, is executive chair of the TD SYNNEX board of directors. “TD SYNNEX is uniquely positioned in today’s relentlessly transforming technology ecosystem,” said […]

Lightware Visual Engineering announced a partnership with Cisco and has become a Cisco Solutions Plus partner. Lightware will expand, extend and control Cisco Webex Room devices with a preconfigured appliance. With Lightware, users can expand the number of inputs and outputs of a system, extend the connectivity over longer distances and natively control the entire […]

In Part 1 of my “Simple Expectations of InfoComm 2021,” series of blogs, I explained some of the elements of how InfoComm 2021 will be like no other InfoComm we’ve had in history — for OBVIOUS reasons. And, my advice to exhibitors to help them maximize their ROI and reach the attendees well was simple […]

Extron has added new capabilities for GlobalViewer Campus Communication Suite, which combines bells, public address announcements, intercom, network monitoring and control of classroom AV into one software package. The company says users will experience an intuitive interface with an improved visual icon library, plus a broader range of configured preset buttons to access frequently performed […]

RingCentral announced new features aimed at making them a player in the UCC market. New security and compliance features such as Dynamic End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) and a C5:2020 certification deliver data protection and secure video meetings. Dynamic E2EE for video meetings allows users to start ad-hoc and scheduled E2EE meetings and to dynamically turn E2EE […]

Poly announced the addition of the Voyager 4300 UC Series to its family of Voyager wireless Bluetooth headsets. According to Poly, the Voyager 4300 UC Series is Microsoft Teams certified. It includes a dedicated Microsoft Teams button on the headset that instantly invokes the Teams app and provides visual alerts when a Teams notification occurs. […]

QSC announced that Google has certified the Q-SYS Platform for use with Google Meet hardware kits. This certification allows integrators and IT end users to select from any Q-SYS Core processor or USB audio bridging endpoint, regardless of processing or I/O requirements, to ensure integration with Google Meet hardware. All Q-SYS Core processors are driven […]

ClearOne introduced its new BMA 360 Audio Coverage Plugin for Autodesk Revit Building Information Modeling software (BIM). This allows designers and integrators to determine where a microphone array should be placed for optimal room coverage. ClearOne says the plugin is designed to help maximize the effectiveness of the company’s Beamforming Microphone Array solutions. The BMA […]

Many of us have wondered what business will be like in the “new normal.” During that time, so many of us assumed the new normal also meant post-coronavirus. As we continue to experience surges in the delta variant and wonder about future variants, I am beginning to wonder if living with COVID-19 is actually the […]

PPDS has announced it has partnered with Crestron to attaint the Crestron XiO Cloud certification. Part of PPDS’ adoption of Crestron’s ecosystem means PPDS will bring the XiO Cloud control and management solution to most Philips displays. With Crestron technology now compatible across almost all Philips professional displays, PPDS has become one of the world’s few display manufacturers to support […]

ClearOne announced that its free COLLABORATE Space messaging and videoconferencing app now allows users to register their account using a mobile phone number, enabling users to find each other more easily and start collaborating. iOS and Android users can now launch into videoconferencing, presentation sharing and messaging services using the searchable ID of their choice, […]

Kramer just launched the VIA Connect2. It is aimed at hybrid meetings and learning in the Hybrid Generation (“Generation H”) for the enterprise and education markets. VIA Connect2 creates one Unified Communications & Collaboration experience with flexibility for wirelessly sharing, engaging and collaborating anywhere, from any device, with any video conference platform. It also features […]

Crestron announced the next generation of AirMedia Presentation Systems to add connect present, collaborate and display capabilities to the Crestron Flex digital workplace platform. AirMedia supports wireless content sharing and conferencing from any device, whether BYOD or on in-room displays, and between either internal teams or guests. The new AirMedia includes several new features to enhance […]

THE rAVe Agency just announced Megan A. Dutta as emerging markets director. Dutta brings more than 15 years of marketing, communications and leadership success to THE rAVe Agency. She will be instrumental in expanding rAVe LAVNCH to emerging markets and technologies. Dutta — former content director for Systems Contractor News (SCN) and Digital Signage Magazine, both […]

MAXHUB introduced the LM220A18 Integrated LED Wall, the largest member of MAXHUB’s Raptor Series. With its 3840 x 2160 screen resolution, the 220-inch diagonal LM220A18 delivers native 4K in an LED with an integrated video processor with support for PBP (Picture By Picture) functionality. This separates the screen in half and displays output from two different […]

Extron announced the availability of the DTP3 Series, the newest 4K/60 HDMI products to join the DTP line. The DTP3 T 202 transmitter and DTP3 R 201 receiver provide a long-distance signal extension of HDMI and bidirectional RS-232 signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over the new Extron XTP DTP 22 shielded twisted pair […]

AVer Information announced Barco compliance certification on its videoconferencing cameras and speakerphones, including the CAM130 4K Camera, VB130 Video Bar, CAM520 Pro2 Camera, VC520 Pro2 Camera and FONE540 Speakerphone. The certification ensures AVer’s USB gear integrates wirelessly with Barco’s ClickShare Conference. Barco’s ClickShare Conference (CX-20, CX-30, and CX-50) enables users to connect automatically to AVer’s […]

Beyerdynamic announced that its wireless Bluetooth speakerphone, PHONUM, is now certified to work with the Barco ClickShare Conference. The company says PHONUM is designed for all types of meetings. Using audio or video call apps such as Skype or Zoom, PHONUM works as a portable hands-free solution in home offices, huddle spaces and small meeting […]

CompTIA has published its “2021 Emerging Technology Top 10 List”, which focuses on the top business applications related to artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. CompTIA’s Emerging Technology Community, recognizing a gap between the promise and profit of emerging technologies, shifted the focus of the annual list of emerging technologies to uncover […]

As we acknowledge the ever-changing impact COVID-19 and its variants have on our industry, our editorial team seeks to keep an updated list of what companies and audiovisual groups we can expect to see at CEDIA Expo 2021. Rather these manufacturers and exhibitors are in-person, hybrid or virtual, we plan to keep this article updated […]

QSC has expanded its portfolio of Microsoft Teams Rooms certified meeting room accessories with the addition of several new Q-SYS products. The certified solutions include additional Q-SYS Core processing options, the Core 8 Flex, Core Nano and NV-32-H (Core Capable). These provide more options to rightsize processing needs for a particular room size and I/O […]

BlueJeans is differentiating itself outside of typical UCC and AV services with a service like no other health-enabled product ever has. Dubbed BlueJeans Telehealth, it’s a new HIPAA-ready virtual care solution that uses BlueJeans as a virtual health service on a mobile app with live interaction with health professionals. With the new Apple Health app […]

PreSonus is shipping the new Revelator io24 USB-C audio interface, which integrates high-headroom mic preamps, a two-channel loopback mixer and processing to deliver results for streaming, podcasting and music production. Revelator io24 is an audio interface designed for both recording and streaming. Its mixer lets users record Zoom calls or Skype interviews and add backing […]