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Rants & rAVes

Our founder, Gary Kayye, has been in AV for over 20-years and he sometimes rants about bad AV and does a lot of raving about good AV in this nearly-daily podcast. These podcasts are generally 2-4 minutes in length.

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1457: Almo Pro AV Brings the...

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2025/09/02

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, Steph Beckett sits down with Greg O’Rourke to preview the upcoming E4 Experience in Santa Clara on Sept. 10 — the first E4 to debut under the newly rebranded Almo Pro AV name. Greg shares what this change means for the company and for attendees, while also highlighting […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1456: Previewing CEDIA Expo...

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2025/08/25

I caught up with Jason McGraw, group vice president of CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo, to preview this year’s shows in Denver, Sept. 4–6 (with education starting Sept. 3). Jason walked me through what attendees can expect — from the trends shaping both residential and commercial AV to education highlights and key show floor […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1455: A Closer Look at...

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2025/08/06

I was joined by Craig Ishii, Logitech’s product marketing guru and a well-known voice in the collaboration space, for a real-time video tour of the all-new Rally Board 65 — a 65-inch collaboration board that’s ready to go with Microsoft Teams and Zoom right out of the box. This behind-the-scenes walkthrough covers the full solution […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1454: Sharp’s InfoComm 2025...

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2025/07/28

Sharp didn’t just show up to InfoComm 2025 — they brought a plan, and it paid off. Not only did Sharp win our Best Booth Award, but the company also rolled out an all-new dvLED lineup that turned heads. In this episode, Gary chats with Mark Miller, Sharp’s dvLED product manager, about the latest in […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1453: DCC Sells European IT...

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2025/07/14

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I spoke with Dan Smith, EVP of Almo Pro AV, following the news that DCC Technology has sold several of its IT-focused businesses in Europe. Dan clears up what this means for the ProAV side of the business — including the fact that Almo Pro AV is not […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1452: New AI Injected Into...

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2025/07/08

On today’s Rants & rAVes episode, I was joined by XTEN-AV founders Vibhav Singh and Sahil Dhingra to demo the latest AI-powered update to the XTEN-AV platform. It’s called XAVIA (pronounced ZAH-vee-uh), and it integrates OpenAI to guide users through AV system design — making it so intuitive, even someone brand new to AV can […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1451: MEVIX, a 40K-Lumen...

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2025/07/01

At InfoComm 2025, Panasonic introduced a brand-new initiative called MEVIX — short for Media, Entertainment & Visual Transformation. I sat down with Panasonic Projector & Display Americas CEO Taka Uchida to talk about what MEVIX really means. It’s a shift toward human-centric experiences, powered by software, services and strong tech partnerships. Panasonic also made headlines […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1450: BrightSign CEO Steve...

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2025/06/30

On today’s episode, I sat down with BrightSign CEO Steve Durkee to talk about where digital signage is headed. At InfoComm 2025, BrightSign introduced its Series 6 lineup — HD6, XD6, and XS6 players — all with built-in NPUs for running AI at the edge. Bottom line: BrightSign sees edge-based AI as a core part […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1449: Here’s a Video...

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2025/06/26

On my latest episode of Rants & rAVes, AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel joined to discuss the company’s acquisition by 26North, announced Wednesday. 26North isn’t your average investment firm — watch this videocast to understand the philosophy behind the purchase and what you can expect going forward from AVI-SPL!

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1448: Heckler Aims To...

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2025/06/09

I caught up with Dean Heckler, founder of Heckler, to talk about the brand-new products making their worldwide debut at InfoComm 2025. We also dug into a bigger question: What can we do to bring energy and excitement back to the AV industry? Dean shared his thoughts on innovation, design and what’s next for the […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1447: Logitech to Highlight...

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2025/06/09

I was joined by Sudeep Trivedi, Logitech’s head of video collaboration alliances and go-to-market, to talk all about the company’s plans for InfoComm 2025. Logitech will showcase its latest innovations — including the Rally Board, Logitech Spot, and new daisy-chaining capabilities for Logitech Sight cameras. But that’s just the start. The company is also emphasizing […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1446: ViewSonic Focuses on...

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2025/06/05

ViewSonic Business Line Director Jeff Muto joined me on this episode to explain exactly why integrators need to stop by booth 3127 at InfoComm 2025. From a new 138-inch foldable all-in-one LED to updated LCDs, collaboration displays up to 98 inches, and software tools designed for seamless integration, ViewSonic is bringing something new to every […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1445: Almo Pro AV’s New Look...

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2025/06/05

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I caught up with Karen Castaño (Director of Sales, National Business Team) and Gisela Ramirez (Director of Sales, LATAM) from Almo Pro AV ahead of InfoComm 2025. They’re not only unveiling fresh branding but also bringing a stacked booth experience to the show floor (Booth #1615), complete with […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1444: Daktronics Heads to...

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2025/06/05

Most people know Daktronics for its dominance in sports venues — but the company is setting its sights on the ProAV channel, too. I sat down with Jim Vasgaard, Daktronics’ sales manager for AV partner development, to talk about how the company plans to engage integrators at InfoComm 2025. In booth 4233, Daktronics will showcase […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1443: ADI Icron’s USB-C and...

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2025/06/05

If you’ve worked with USB extension in ProAV, you’ve probably heard of Icron, aka ADI Icron. I sat down with Thomas Schultz, senior business manager, to talk about the company’s direction — and its latest launches headed to InfoComm 2025. We covered a lot: the new Raven 3301-ECO (a third-generation USB 3.2 extender), a powerful […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1442: WyreStorm to Debut USB...

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2025/06/04

WyreStorm is going all-in on workplace AV at InfoComm 2025. I sat down with Zec Voislav, WyreStorm’s director of product development, to talk through the company’s latest lineup — including a brand-new USB bridge, an HDI bridge and a new series of 4K PTZ cameras. But these aren’t standalone products. WyreStorm has built out a […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1441: Sharp’s ‘New Is Now’...

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2025/06/04

I sat down with Jennifer Cheh, vice president of marketing and product management at Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, to get a preview of what the company has planned for InfoComm 2025. We talked through the “New Is Now” theme — a continuation from ISE — and why it matters. Jennifer also shared […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1440: Matrox Video to...

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2025/06/04

I sat down with Catherine Koutsaris, product marketing manager at Matrox Video, for a sneak peek at what the company is bringing to InfoComm 2025. The big story? Matrox is highlighting how its full portfolio — including ConvertIP, SVM, IP KVM and the updated Mura DVW video wall appliance — works together as a seamless, […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1439: Planar Has Big Plans...

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2025/06/03

I was joined on this pre-InfoComm-2025 episode by Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar, to talk about everything the company has planned for the show. Robert shared a sneak peek at some of the new products launching next month, including the DirectLight Slim Series and a standout addition to the […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1438: Yealink Brings...

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2025/06/03

I caught up with Tylor Chen, director of channel sales at Yealink, to talk about what the company’s bringing to InfoComm 2025 — and it’s a lot more than just sleek hardware. From the debut of the MeetingBoard Pro to the U.S. launch of AVOne, Yealink is doubling down on AI-powered collaboration and secure Android-based […]

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