In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I’m joined by James Keen to talk about what’s actually changing inside Uniguest — and why it matters.

We dig into the expanded capabilities of Uniguest’s Hub digital engagement platform, how new technologies are being introduced into the European market, and what’s driving the company’s continued global growth. This conversation isn’t about buzzwords or hype — it’s about how digital engagement platforms are evolving, what customers are asking for now, and how Uniguest is scaling across regions without losing focus.

If you’re tracking digital signage, engagement platforms or global AV strategy, this is a solid check-in on where things stand and where they’re headed next. Check out the company at ISE 2026 on stand 5B310.

TGL Presented by SoFi is shaking up the sports world with an arena-based, tech-driven take on golf — and Panasonic is at the center of it. I sat down with Brian Duffy, senior strategic account manager at Panasonic, to break down how the league uses MEVIX RQ50K 50,000-lumen projectors, originally engineered for the Tokyo Olympics. It’s a fascinating look at how large-venue projection is evolving to support entirely new categories of live entertainment. Watch this.

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Vishal Chhatralia, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at the newly rebranded Nexora — formerly DCC Technology, the parent company behind Almo Pro AV and Exertis.

Nexora unifies 27 specialist businesses under one global identity, and while the brand announcement focused on vision and direction, partners naturally want to know how this actually affects day-to-day business.

I ask Vishal to walk us through the story behind the Nexora name, how the new identity aligns the group, and — most importantly — what this means for Almo partners in North America. We dig into brand strategy, operational continuity and what integrators can expect to stay the same as this transition unfolds.

If you’ve been wondering what this rebrand means for the ProAV channel, this conversation is a great place to start.

In this episode, I’m joined by Panasonic’s Petro Shimonishi and Almo Pro AV’s Angie Greene for a girls’ chat about AV in Motion and why flexible spaces are driving so many projects right now. We talk through Panasonic’s PT-VMZ-AVCART, how the Artome cart works in real-world rooms, and why this kind of setup actually makes life easier for end users. Petro even brought some great visual examples — including one very on-brand karaoke moment.

In this episode, I’m digging into Microsoft’s latest Teams update — one that’s raising a few eyebrows. Starting in December, Teams will automatically mark users as “in the office” when they connect to their organization’s Wi-Fi network. It’s meant to make hybrid work smoother, but it also opens the door to new questions about privacy and workplace tracking.

I’ll break down what this feature actually does, what it doesn’t, and why anyone using Teams should care. Watch and let me know your take.

From restaurants and gyms to stadiums and villas on Lake Como — Bose Professional is bringing immersive sound to every corner of the AV world. I speak with Justin O’Connor about the innovations driving this shift and how integrator feedback is shaping the future of pro audio.

In this episode, Planar’s Robert Detwiler joins me to discuss the Komodo Series — a new line of ultra-fine pixel pitch COB MicroLED video wall displays built for precision and reliability. Hear how Komodo integrates HELIOS LED processing, 8K support and energy-efficient design to meet the demands of corporate, broadcast and hybrid collaboration spaces.

The JBL Installed Audio Roadshow + Barco Alliance Partner Demo is making a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina, Oct. 27, bringing hands-on demos, live system design discussions and direct access to manufacturer experts. I spoke with Pat Booth, CTS, DSCE, and John Rossman, CTS, both BDM II Technical Specialists at Almo Pro AV, about what attendees can expect — from new JBL installed audio solutions to how Barco’s collaboration technology rounds out the experience.

If you’re in the Carolinas or nearby, this is your chance to hear, see and test the latest integrated audio and visual solutions firsthand — before the tour wraps for the year.

Register now to save your spot.

I sat down with Simon Holley, vice president of sales for the Americas at Sennheiser, about the company’s extended TeamConnect Bar M rebate program — a limited-time offer that gives customers a $300 rebate when purchasing the TC Bar M through an authorized U.S. reseller. We discussed why Sennheiser chose to extend the program through the end of 2025, how the TC Bar S now fits into the lineup with new lower pricing, and how both moves are designed to make premium meeting solutions more attainable. Check out the episode and find out more about the rebate program here.

AI start-up NetSpeek is engineered to solve problems before you ever realize you have them. That’s what NetSpeek EVP and GTM, Sam Kennedy, told gary on his Rants and rAVe’s videocast today. The idea is to add NetSpeek to any and all systems so that you never have to worry if a ProAV system is up-and-running – it does all the work before you arrive into the room. Watch this videocast to understand what NetSpeek is doing and to understand how you can easily add it to all your systems, today!