Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe Publications, is one of the most prominent personalities in the audiovisual industry. He has been a contributor to WIRED magazine and a technical advisor and columnist for Sound & Communications magazine as well as an opinionated columnist for rAVe [Publications] since 2003. In addition to his writing and market analysis, Gary has been a product, marketing and business operations consultant to dozens of AV companies in the U.S. and overseas. Clients have included companies such as Sony, Sharp, Epson, Lutron, InFocus, Sanyo, Mitsubishi, NEC and Philips.
Gary, who has been involved with the audiovisual market for over 20 years, was the recipient of the InfoComm 2003 Educator of the Year Award and the 2007 NSCA Instructor of the Year Award. Over the years, he has donated much of his time as an active volunteer in the AV industry’s trade association and served as chairman of InfoComm’s Professional Education & Training Committee (PETC), chairman of the ICIA Design School Committee and chairman of InfoComm’s Installation School Committee. In addition, he has served on the InfoComm board of governors. He also helped grow the InfoComm Projection Shoot-Out as the premiere AV industry trade show special event serving on the committee from 1991 through 1997, and was instrumental in launching the Shoot-Out in the European market at the Photokina Expo in 1994 and 1996 as well as the Asian market at the 1995 and 1997 INFOCOMM Asia shows.
Prior to founding his own company, Gary was vice president of sales and marketing for AMX Corporation (www.amx.com), a manufacturer specializing in professional AV and residential AV control systems. Prior to AMX, Gary spent nine years at Extron Electronics (www.extron.com), rising to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.
Gary earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1987 from the University of North Carolina and is currently Adjunct Faculty at UNC in the School of Journalism teaching a class on how future technologies will affect the future of advertising, PR and marketing.
He is also the founder of Swim for Smiles, a non-profit that raises money for the N.C. Children’s Hospital through swimming and other fitness-related events for kids.
You can contact him at gary@ravepubs.com..
Jupiter is a 40+-year-old company that started with video wall processors. But Jupiter also offers UCC and collaboration software. The company is also famous for pioneering the 21:9 display. Jupiter’s acting vice president of global sales, Craig Stumbaugh, joined me on this pre-InfoComm-2024 videocast today to get some hints on where the company is headed […]
Lenovo’s global account manager of Smart Collaboration, Caroline Kneafsey, joined my latest episode of Rants & rAVes today to talk about how the company will not only show its entire UCC portfolio at this year’s InfoComm show but also how it has integrated its third-party partners into its booth (#C8143) on the trade show floor. […]
Planar announced that two Planar large format LCD display families achieved a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity certification from the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). After meeting rigorous cybersecurity standards for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the Planar UltraRes W Series ultra-wide format LCD display and Planar Simplicity M Series 4K LCD display are the Planar’s first commercial […]
RTI will present its latest commercial solutions in control, automation, and audio distribution in Booth C9047 at InfoComm 2024, June 12-14, in Las Vegas. Integrators will get a first look at the new Intelligent Surfaces touch panels, and the next-generation audio distribution DSP matrix amplifier line, plus the now-shipping Intelligent Meetings ecosystem. “We’re highlighting solutions […]
Tannoy is set to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the original Autograph loudspeaker by unveiling the new Autograph 12. The company says the new Autograph 12 pays homage to the company’s dual concentric drive unit while introducing new features. For nearly a century, Tannoy has been at the forefront of speaker innovation. In 1947, it […]
Earlier this year, when I published my 2024 Kayye’s Krystal Ball predictions, I said, “Xyte will become the AV Cloud and platform of choice.” Well, since then, the company has secured agreements with Legrand | AV, Avocor, the HDBaseT Alliance, Symetrix, AVPro Edge, Bluesound, and others (that I’m not allowed to talk about yet) to […]
As higher-ed budgets have been cut and the workload has increased, more colleges and universities have turned to student support for AV. But, how do you set the students up for success and ensure they can actually support the high-end AV gear in most classrooms? Well, Britt Yenser, AV manager at Northampton Community College, has […]
CEDIA Expo announced the return of Destination Outdoors, an outdoor activation showcasing AV technology. Covering a 24,000-square-foot area, Destination Outdoors offers a firsthand glimpse into the possibilities for outdoor spaces. This immersive experience promises to highlight the latest technology aimed at elevating any outdoor environment. Destination Outdoors will be adorned with grassy expanses, stylish patio […]
Joe Pham, chairman and CEO of QSC | Q-SYS, will deliver the keynote at InfoComm 2024, taking place June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Pham will take the stage on Wednesday, June 12, at 11 a.m. and guide the audience through an “immersive presentation on how the pro AV industry can […]
The SDVoE Alliance announced the SDVoE Academy Stage, in-depth education sessions, interviews and demonstrations for system integrators, designers, consultants, installers and manufacturers, at InfoComm 2024. The SDVoE Academy Stage offers a dynamic and free program that offers insights into the latest industry trends and technological advancements surrounding the AV-over-IP ecosystems. Taking place at InfoComm 2024, […]
Xyte, developer of an all-in-one “servitization platform” for device and hardware manufacturers, has announced that two of its AV customers, Symetrix and WyreStorm, are launching e-commerce stores built on Xyte Device Cloud (XDC). Symetrix and WyreStorm will then make it easier and more cost-effective for channel partners and end users to unlock new features for […]
Extron is already shipping its PL EXP PDU8L control system power expansion interface that provides centralized 12V DC power management, monitoring and temperature sensing. It delivers 60 watts across eight individually controllable outputs. The IPL EXP PDU8L is Ethernet enabled and features the ability to monitor power consumption while providing a temperature port and thermistor […]
Visix has tied its award-winning Choros AR space booking platform to its ePaper signs in a unique way and will show it all at InfoComm 2024 in booth C8135 June 12-14. My latest episode of Rants & rAVes features Visix president and CEO, Sean Matthews, who talks about what’s new at the company. He also […]
My latest videocast episode features Audio-Technica’s applications engineering manager, Mark Donovan, to talk about the company’s plan at InfoComm 2024. In addition to introducing a totally new product line, Audio-Technica will show and demo new enhancements to its ATND1061 Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone in its booth C5619 in Las Vegas June 12-14. Watch this, to […]
Update as of May 2, 2024: Josh.ai has filed a motion to dismiss with the court, alleging that “Snap [One]’s claims were not adequately investigated.” Read the full document here. Update as of August 14, 2023: Josh.ai sent the following statement to rAVe [PUBS] responding to the Snap One letter: “We believe the claims to be completely […]
We’re sure you’ve seen her work since she’s managed marketing at two of the industry’s favorite brands, FSR and now AtlasIED. But how well do you know Gina Sansivero and what she’s passionate about? I chatted with her during my most recent episode of Rants & rAVes, so check out this casual interview ahead of […]
CEDIA has opened submissions globally for the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Honored annually at the three worldwide CEDIA Smart Home Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement of the professional smart home industry. The Lifetime Achievement Award is open to […]
VuWall announced enhancements to its VuStream 150 H.264 HDMI video encoder. The VuStream 150, part of the VuStream series of encoders and decoders, seamlessly integrates with PAK video wall, KVM nodes, and VuScape controllers, while being centrally configured and managed by the TRx centralized management software platform. The latest VuStream 150 encoder appliance supports HDMI […]
Luxul introduced the Luxul Wi-Fi 6 AX3600 4×4 Dual-Band Indoor Access Point (AP-3064). This latest addition to Luxul’s product lineup leverages the power of Wi-Fi 6 technology, backed by Luxul’s suite of free services and benefits offered through its Customer Assurance Program (CAP). The Luxul AP-3064 pairs an upgraded wireless protocol, Wi-Fi 6, with Luxul’s […]
InfoComm 2024, June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will present a comprehensive business and project management education program for AV integrators, featuring NSCA’s BizSkills full-day program, a state of the industry luncheon presented by AVIXA’s market intelligence team and more. “We designed this program for InfoComm 2024 to provide AV integrators […]
On today’s videocast, I interviewed Peerless-AV’s executive VP, Nick Belcore, about the unique sustainable packaging and delivery system included with the company’s new DS-LEDUNV SEAMLESS Kitted Universal dvLED Mounting System. In addition to simplifying packaging, the new universal mounting system is compatible with every LED brand and model, thanks to a patent-pending universal spacer. Watch […]
Sony Professional Displays & Solutions has partnered with integrated gesture control company AMERIA AG to create a non-touch solution designed to work with any Sony professional display model, including BRAVIA 4K Professional Displays and the latest generation Crystal LED displays. The first complete solution not to require protective glass, Sony displays powered by AMERIA Touchfree […]
Last month, I flew to Lausanne, Switzerland, to spend two days understanding how a digital signage company, SpinetiX, is totally managing the content for every single room in the Millennium. The Millennium isn’t your average workplace. In addition to housing a TV station and about a dozen corporations, it also includes: ALL of this is […]
AVPro Edge introduced the AC-EXUSB-3-KIT that accommodates up to four USB devices via USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A female ports, using proven stable technology to transport any combination of up to four USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2.0, 1.0 signals across distances as great as 100-meters (328 feet) over CAT-6a cabling. The AC-EXUSB-3-KIT is a two-piece […]
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group announced it has named Epson its Official Projector Partner. Exploring new ways to expand storytelling beyond show boundaries, Cirque du Soleil turned to Epson to help redefine the future of immersive experiences. Focused on engaging consumers with captivating experiences across North and South America, Cirque du Soleil and Epson will […]
Legrand AV’s director of digital signage, Michelle Montazeri, to joined me on my latest pre-InfoComm-2024 videocast to talk all about three digital signage panels she’s part of during the show. All three are laser-focused on supporting integrators and users interested in digital signage and helping them understand the opportunities to deploy them. Each session is […]
Commercial Integrator Expo, a full-featured exposition and conference addressing the needs of today’s fixed installation audiovisual systems professionals and technology managers, announces registration for Commercial Integrator Expo 2024. CIX 2024 offers attendees an opportunity to network with industry professionals, explore products and engage in educational programming about the future of the industry. With a focus […]
Lightware Visual Engineering says its Taurus Switcher solutions can be integrated with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows to make BYOD solutions; sort of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) functionality and room control capabilities for Teams meeting spaces. The solution augments the Microsoft Teams Rooms experience by allowing users to integrate their personal laptops with the […]
RGB Spectrum announced enhancements to its Zio AV-over-IP platform with two new budget-conscious multiviewers, the QuadView IPX and the SuperViewIPX. The Zio AV-over-IP offers real-time, bandwidth-efficient, low latency distribution across packet-based networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide-area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), and mobile phone networks. As an enterprise-level solution, based on industry-standard […]
I caught up with NSCA Executive Director Tom LeBlanc on my latest pre-InfoComm-2024 videocast to talk about the BizSkills Workshop NSCA is holding the day before the InfoComm show floor opens (June 11, 2024). The workshop is a comprehensive one-day education program will deliver a strategic business curriculum, empowering participants with invaluable insights and tools […]
A system integrator’s success comes from identifying the right growth markets, and CCS Presentation Systems is doubling down on Esports. The Mesa, AZ-based integrator, with more than 30 years’ experience, is building an Esports demo room in its newly built U.S. headquarters outfitted with all the technology a modern gaming production needs, including Sony’s point-of-view […]
AVI Systems announced that contributions and pledges to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund established by AVIXA earlier this year have exceeded $110,000. “We contacted dozens of our technology solution partners recently and have obtained a tremendous response to our request to contribute to the Brad Sousa Impact Fund,” said Jeff Stoebner, CEO at AVI Systems. […]
