Rants & rAVes — Episode 1268: Calling All Salespeople in ProAV — TD SYNNEX’s InVision Symposium Is for You!

August 30, 2023

On the latest episode of Rants & rAVes (shout-out to Gary Kayye for letting me take over his podcast again!), I chat with Tommy Plumer of TD SYNNEX all about the distributor’s upcoming event: InVision Symposium. From Sept. 12-14 in Charlotte, North Carolina, InVision aims to connect you with its community of partners, vendors, thought […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1265: The September TD SYNNEX InVision Symposium is Aimed at Making Salespeople Better Salespeople

August 23, 2023

With a focus on education, TD SYNNEX’ all-new Invision Symposium will empower salespeople with the tools to drive success. TD SYNNEX SVP Vendor Management Sandi Stambaugh joins Gary to talk about the 3-day event held in Charlotte Sept. 12-14, and Gary’s keynote about how we, as AV professionals, need to build better experiences using AV […]

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Sony Electronics Professional Display Solutions Creates Roadshow Through US, Canada

August 17, 2023

Sony Electronics’ Professional Display Solutions team is heading to 10 major cities across the United States and Canada from August 2023 through February 2024. During Sony’s AV Solutions Roadshow, attendees can experience new products and technologies including displays and display-related solutions, PTZ cameras, and line array speakers, learn about compatible partners, and speak with sales […]

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22Miles Joins Sony Electronics AV Alliance Partner Network

August 17, 2023

22Miles has aligned with Sony Electronics as the latest member of its AV Alliance Partner Network. Sony’s AV Alliance Partner Network is powered by strategic alliances across the industry, offering compatible software and hardware solutions that bring additional value, creative freedom and enhanced compatibility to their lineup of professional displays. This growing partner ecosystem includes […]

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LG Business Solutions USA Launches Line of Patient Engagement Boards

August 15, 2023

LG Business Solutions USA has launched a new line of “Patient Engagement Boards” that empower hospitals to outfit patient rooms with crisp high-definition screens for displaying patient information such as their name, schedule, a list of caregivers, native language and more. Available now, the 43-inch UHD model and 32-inch FHD model are UL-listed for Health […]

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ClearOne Line of Solutions Now Available Within D-Tools Software Platform

August 15, 2023

ClearOne announced that its entire line of commercial and residential solutions is available for specification within D-Tools’ software platform for integrators. D-Tools’ System Integrator software and D-Tools Cloud platform claim to make it easier for integrators to specify ClearOne solutions for any installation, according to ClearOne Vice President of Sales, Americas Jim Mergens. “ClearOne offers […]

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Sony’s MAS-A100 Beamforming Microphone Makes a Significant Impact on the University of Guelph

August 10, 2023

The University of Guelph has always been a hub of academic excellence, and its classrooms buzz with discussions and debates. With the advent of new beamforming innovations coupled with the need to broadcast classroom activities to remote participants, the University of Guelph turned to advanced technology to provide the same quality of education to all […]

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ArtPlayer Chooses LG SuperSign Cloud to Deploy Cloud Art Service

August 2, 2023

ArtPlayer has decided to use the LG SuperSign Cloud for collaboration to deploy its cloud art service in places including retail, hospitality, transportation, healthcare, education and corporate environments where the benefits of art “can be advantageously displayed.” ArtPlayer can be used for digital signage or for displaying artwork. Additionally, the company says ArtPlayer can “contribute […]

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Need Tempest Enclosures for Epson Projectors? Done!

July 19, 2023

Tempest, the manufacturer of outdoor enclosures for digital projectors, has developed a new line of enclosures designed for the Epson EB-PU Series large venue projectors. The Tempest BreezePU enclosures are designed for straightforward outdoor landscape applications. In recent years, the projection industry has experienced a growth in demand for experiential applications, including outdoor projects that […]

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HP Poly Launches Multiple UCC Products for the Hybrid Workplace

July 19, 2023

HP Poly launched a bunch of new UCC products aimed at solving connectivity and the fluidness of video and audio in a hybrid workplace. They include new headsets, a new phone, updates to the sidebar products and better software solutions. For the headsets, the launches include: Savi 8400 Office Series — This new wireless DECT […]

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BenQ Adds InstaShow VS20 BYOM Wireless System for Hybrid Meetings

July 14, 2023

BenQ just debuted a new wireless system dubbed the InstaShow VS20. The InstaShow VS20 is a BYOM wireless system specifically aimed at hybrid meetings. Using a laptop connected button – with a built-in microphone and up to 4K transmission, and InstaShow sends content via the network (or ad-hoc) using a router-quality chipset for security. Designed […]

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LG Announces Plan to Become A Service-Based Company — Could Mean Giving Away Hardware for Free in Favor of Ads and Services

July 14, 2023

LG Electronics declared its vision to transform from its current position as a hardware-based home appliance brand to a “smart life solution company” (aka: SaaS company). During a launch today at the LG Sciencepark in Seoul, South Korea, CEO William Cho outlined the vision built on three growth engines: pursuing new platform-based service businesses through […]

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ANTON Learning App Now Available on BenQ Boards

July 12, 2023

BenQ announced that the ANTON learning app is now available on BenQ Boards. Used by over “15 million learners and teachers in over 60,000 schools,” the ANTON learning app features learning material across a multitude of subjects, with the goal of making learning fun for students and easy for teachers to create and deliver engaging […]

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PPDS Delivers Freestyle In-Room Entertainment to Luxury Mountain Resort Hotel With 286x Chromecast Built-In Philips MediaSuite TVs

July 6, 2023

PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced the installation of 286x Chromecast built-in, Netflix-ready, Philips MediaSuite TVs inside the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället – one of Sweden’s most popular and picturesque ski resort hotels – providing guests with complete and unrivalled control of their in-room digital entertainment experience. Located in the village of Salen, and surrounded by stunning snow-capped […]

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LG Business Solutions USA Launches ChromeOS Flex Certified Device for LG Createboard

June 26, 2023

LG Business Solutions USA launched a new Google-certified ChromeOS slot-in OPS for LG Createboard aimed at classrooms (at ISELive 23 in Philadelphia). The new ChromeOS certified slot-in OPS (model OPS-C001) for LG Createboard upgrades educators’ options by enabling full use of the ChromeOS operating system on new and existing LG Createboards, providing a familiar user […]

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Absen K Plus Chosen for Video Wall Backdrop on Late-Night Belgian Mainstream TV Program

June 8, 2023

Absen’s K Plus was chosen as the video wall backdrop for a late-night panel discussion on Belgian mainstream television. The 3.2-million-pixel display delivers relevant content to complement the lively on-screen debates. Visual experience design & production company, Painting With Light, supplied and installed the screen, working closely with Van Domburg Partners — a leading LED […]

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