WyreStorm will use its booth (#3515) at InfoComm 2023 to show you how it has become a complete ecosystem producer at every signal routing and distribution level. I mean everything from HDBaseT to AV-over-IP — from streaming to 10G (and everything in-between), Wyrestorm can. In fact, if you watch this videocast, you’ll see and hear […]

VuWall will introduce its PAK KVM feature in version 3.5 of the TRx centralized management platform, and the VuStream 350 IP KVM encoder, in booth 1829 at InfoComm 2023, June 14-16, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. At InfoComm 2023, VuWall will demonstrate the newest version of its TRx, a platform that combines […]

Lightware Visual Engineering has added new features and options to its HDBaseT signal routing, switching and distribution products to complement its AV-over-IP offerings. Lightware provides connectivity and signal management solutions that utilize HDBaseT technology, “from HDMI point-to-point extension to signal-to-switch and beyond.” Some new features: Open Application Programmers Interface (API): Lightware now provides a completely […]

BenQ smart boards now integrate with Curipod, an AI-powered interactive presentation tool for making lessons. With this app, available directly from the BenQ Board, teachers can quickly create interactive lessons that “drive new student participation and engagement levels.” Curipod is an interactive slide presentation tool and lesson builder. Educators can create a full lesson in […]

In a month filled with AI-marketing hype product releases (most of which we decided NOT to post as they were either lies or highly exaggerated implementations of AI), Savant has introduced the Savant Smart Network, a learning wireless network solution leveraging Juniper Mist Wi-Fi technology designed for smart home integrators. Savant says its Smart Network […]

The words we speak are precious. They convey our thoughts and opinions but also our vulnerabilities, insecurities and secrets. How can we ensure those inner feelings are protected when we need them to be? The answer lies in voice privacy: solutions that secure voice data over networks to make sure conversations are not interrupted, intercepted […]

  St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church has shown itself to be much more than simply a house of worship over its 87-year history. In that time, it has steadfastly combined worship with social-justice pursuits; for instance, it was the first black church in Dayton, Ohio to provide facilities for a civil rights meeting, as well […]

WUPPERTAL, Germany — April 26, 2023 — Riedel Communications today announced that Sjoerd Klinkers has been appointed to the position of sales manager for the Benelux region. An experienced information technology specialist, Klinkers is skilled in AV solutions design, account management, and project engineering. He will report to Wilbert Kooij, regional sales director, Northern Europe, and […]

Gabe Davis’s quest to outfit his custom home with a specially designed game room all started with a few simple sideline conversations with some of his teammates. He had listened intently to several members of the team boast about the amazing, life-changing features of their high-tech homes. Now, he was ready to put some of […]

Fohhn Audio AG has been developing and producing professional audio systems for the world market in Germany since 1993. The company is best known for its solutions with Beam Steering Technology, which enables the control of sound dispersion via mouse wheel. In addition to around 100 loudspeaker models, the portfolio also includes the in-house developed […]

I recently supported one of my dealers at a consumer trade show. And honestly, I couldn’t wait. If anything feels like a return to normalcy it’s that my calendar this year is filling up with customer-facing events that my dealers are organizing. My pedantic nature distinguishes between trade shows and consumer shows. It seems simple: […]

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) announced its newest members: Colorlight and Media Links formally joined AIMS. “We couldn’t be more excited to name Colorlight and Media Links as the newest AIMS members,” said Andrew Starks, an AIMS board of directors member and director of product management for Macnica. “With their extensive IP media transport […]

The new Contour CT212 from 1 Sound is a horn-loaded three-way passive loudspeaker capable of delivering a maximum SPL of 145 dB. The Contour combines two 12″ low-frequency drivers and a coaxial 4″ + 2″ mid-high compression driver in a horn-loaded point source enclosure. The CT212 delivers a controlled 100° x 50° dispersion maintaining “constant […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for our June 2023 Temperature Check survey! As we all know, InfoComm 2023 is approaching in Orlando, Florida, June 14-16, 2023. In that spirit, InfoComm is the subject of our May 2023 Temperature Check Survey. As a reminder, each month, we’ll be putting out a new […]

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five female biometrics leaders as recipients of the 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program presented by SIA with support from sponsor IDEMIA and NEC Corporation of America and organizational and media partners AVISIAN, Biometric Update, FindBiometrics, Mobile ID World and SIA’s Identity & Biometric […]

Uniguest has announced the acquisition of Bunch, an enterprise video and collaboration provider specializing in delivery of video-based engagement solutions for business. Founded in 2016, New York City-based Bunch has built a client list and focused on delivering video as the core of its offering, enhancing that service through corporate messaging, digital signage, global sales, […]

Absen just added Geoffrey De Schepper Bruggeman as business development manager for Benelux and Will Miles as pre-sales engineer for U.K. and Europe. Absen says De Schepper Bruggeman has a “rich understanding of client needs and expectations within the Benelux region.” Specializing in AV and LED, he worked for NOVID NV, a prestigious AV and […]

Jetbuilt announced a strengthened membership engagement with the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA). Jetbuilt has emphasized forging relationships with NSCA’s community of commercial electronic systems professionals and, in turn, providing access to Jetbuilt’s proposal generation and project management. NSCA connects electronic systems integration professionals, including integrators, manufacturers, consultants and other industry experts, with the right […]

Denon just debuted the DNP-2000NE Network Player. Embedded with HEOS integration for music playback allows users to stream music wirelessly from online services such as Spotify, Pandora, Tidal and others. Using Denon’s Ultra AL32 Processing Plus and DAC Master Clock design, the player also features a high-precision quad digital-to-analog converter. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB […]

Sustainability has been on the mind this past month as Earth Day provided a time to reflect on our human impact on the environment and ways we can curb some of those effects. We wanted to hear about how your companies are addressing sustainability and what efforts you think are making a difference in the […]

CYP Europe just debuted something called the CR-KP4 8-Button Control Keypad. Basically, it’s an LCD touch wall plate surrounded by eight buttons for control of a room. The CR-KP4 is aimed at both home and commercial applications. This eight-button keypad can send commands to any Ethernet-controlled or relay-controllable device in a system and works via […]

YCD Multimedia just hired Carrie Garcia in the position of business development manager in the US. Carrie has a “long-standing reputation for developing new opportunities in the digital signage community during the last 10 years.” “We are thrilled to add Carrie to our expanding team. She came highly recommended and will work to build brand […]

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – April 2023 – On Saturday, February 13, 1960, after being denied service at the dining counter of Nashville’s Woolworth store, a group of students began a non-violent movement to challenge the decades-old practice of enforced segregation. They seated themselves at the counter and refused to leave until they were served. The resulting violent […]

Emitech’s new test center is dedicated to electromagnetic compatibility tests for vehicles: two and three wheelers, cars, trucks, tractors, construction machinery, etc. The reinforcement of a heavy load area supporting up to 40 t allows it to accommodate construction machinery as well as high-tonnage and high volume equipment found in the defense, aeronautics, railways and […]

Anaheim, California (April 25, 2023) – When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, select models of the Philips X-Line series of displays from PPDS have been certified for consistent, stable presentation of source content. These videowall displays have passed Extron’s extensive testing program and are now identified as “Quantum Ultra Certified.” “Videowall applications […]

Firenze, Italy, April 2023 – K-array recently announced the promotion of Michele Rossi to Area Sales Manager for the EMEA region. Rossi originally joined the company in 2016 working in the production and assembly department, before taking up the role of Service Manager. In this role, Rossi demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a strong commitment to […]

SYDNEY, Australia, April 25, 2023 — The only recording and rehearsal space of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, MNK Studios supports artists and musicians looking to hone their talents in a professional studio environment. Initially, plans called for building multiple recording studios, but the focus shifted to constructing multiple live rooms for rehearsals […]

MONTREAL — April 25, 2023 — Video technology innovator Matrox Video today announced that its Matrox ConvertIP DSS SDI/IP converter has been proven compatible with Panasonic’s all-IP KAIROS live video production platform. Panasonic validated the compatibility in its test lab. ConvertIP DSS makes it possible to integrate traditional SDI signaling and processing into a SMPTE ST 2110 environment, […]

London, United Kingdom, 25th April 2023 – Avolites, a world leader in the innovation of visual control systems, has today announced its new T3 and T3-Wing professional lighting controller solution, designed and built as the lightest, smallest footprint, most affordable and exciting design look in the Avolites product range. The new T3, has been designed for […]

New York, NY (April 14, 2023) – Commercial Integrator Expo, owned and produced by Emerald, the new exposition and conference for the commercial audiovisual integration channel and technology managers, announces a Call for Presenters. Commercial Integrator Expo is seeking industry professionals and thought leaders to share their knowledge at Commercial Integrator Expo from September 6–9, 2023, […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, April 25, 2023 — ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global market leader enabling conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions, today announced the immediate market availability of the ClearOne Versa™ UCS2100 Collaboration Switcher Kit for today’s hybrid, flexible unified communications (UC) meeting spaces. “Our partners rely on ClearOne to lead the way in the development of real-world […]

COSTA MESA, Calif. — April 25, 2023 — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, is sponsoring the Undisputed Texas High School Esports State Championship, April 28-29 at the Esports Stadium Arlington. The crowd will be up close to the action, thanks to BenQ’s donation of 40 BenQ Board smart boards. Also at the show, BenQ’s esports product line, […]