The founder of Computer Comforts, Frank Kolavo, brought the new Configure-IT Lectern to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to demo it live ahead of its presence at the upcoming InfoComm 2023 show next month. Computer Comforts will be in booth #4480 and will be debuting the new lectern designed with help from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In this video, Frank explains the philosophy behind why universities will love the purpose-built two-part cart. He also shows the way he (uniquely and inexpensively) solved cooling and dust issues (with COOL-IT) in any classroom! Watch and then make plans to stop by. If you’re not already a dealer for Computer Comforts, sign up to be one! Frank is a very cool and passionate guy — as you will see when you watch this!

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Axis Communications’ Chris Wildfoerster joined me on my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast to talk about his strategy to sign up AV integrators to sell its physical security portfolio and its distributed audio lineup. (Axis has a full line of distributed audio products for AV installs — and it’s all IP-based!) The company will be in booth #5450 at InfoComm showing the line. Make sure to include this company in your IC23 plans; in the meantime, watch this!

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Last month, Samsung quietly launched a new WAC series of interactive displays — aimed primarily at K-12 but can be used in all sorts of other applications. Why? Well, it not only includes embedded Android OS on board but also simple USB-C connectivity. The new WAC series will be available in 65-, 75- and 86-inch models and this videocast covers it all. I spoke with Samsung’s director of education technology consulting and solutions, Dr. Micah Shippee, who perfectly positions the product alongside the existing WMB series, Samsung’s interactive pro display. Watch!

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AmpThink’s senior design engineer, Rebecca Sullins, joined me on another pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast to talk about her two audio-focused educational sessions at IC23 and her exclusive audio-based show floor tour! AV starts with audio and Rebecca’s integration and live system design background make her uniquely positioned to deliver both “Designing Audio Systems with High Intelligibility” and “Intro to Live Streaming System Design for Performance Spaces” in Orlando during IC23. But, if you’re lucky enough to grab one of only a few guided show floor tours focused on audio tech and products, do it! She’s a fantastic communicator and can break down even the most complicated subjects into bite-sized bits of information. Watch this interview!

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Datavideo Managing Director Craig Moffat joined me on another pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast — this time with a live demo! Not only will this company debut a two-input 4K iCast Mini production-style switcher at IC23, but it’ll already be shipping, too! This product will be huge in both in-house video broadcast applications as well as higher-ed classrooms — watch this demo, and you’ll see why!

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Dr. Jodie Penrod, the CIO at Marshall University, joined me for my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast to talk about her three higher-ed-focused sessions at the show next month: “Using Classroom Technology Design to Create an Equitable Hybrid Learning Experience,” “Broadcasting for Educational Environments” and “Trend Forecast: Learning Spaces.” What are these sessions about, and why should you attend? Well, watch this and register by simply clicking on the name of the session(s) you’d like to join!

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On my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast, I chat with AVIXA’s director of live content, Annette Sandler, to talk all about the 150+ educational sessions at this year’s show in Orlando next month. This year’s educational slate will include a record number of manufacturer-based training sessions along with a focus on conferencing and collaboration. Watch this and register! (Oh by the way, I’m leading a session, too and you can find out more here: https://www.infocommshow.org/infocomm-2023/future-workspaces-experiences.)

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My pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast today was with PlexusAV’s global director of business development, Steven Cogels, who talked about what his company will show in booth 4181 in Orlando next month. PlexusAV is debuting an IPMX-based ecosystem approach to AV-over-IP and will seek partners at the show. So, watch this!

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In the lead-up to InfoComm 2023, I’m spending time talking to AVIXA and InfoComm influencers, enticing you to attend the show. Today’s Rants & rAVes comes in the form of a sampling of the education offered at IC23. Joined by Jesse Miller, CEO of Midtown Video, I learn he’s teaching leading two sessions, including a panel, “Advanced Streaming Considerations for Live Events,” and a how-to professionally implement “Streaming with Remote Guests” into live events course. Streaming has not just transformed live events but every kind of meeting; watch this videocast with Jesse and consider joining us at InfoComm. (Don’t forget, I have a session at IC23, too — “The Future of Workspaces Is All About Experiences” — there are a few seats left!)

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My latest videocast was all about ViewSonic and its plans at the upcoming InfoComm 2023 show. ViewSonic will be in booth 1614 and, as its AV channel manager in Canada, Stan Klebanoff demonstrates here that the big intro will include its foldable all-in-one LED and a new 105” ViewBoard specifically designed to accommodate the 21:9 aspect ratio of Microsoft Teams Front Row. Watch and make plans to stop by the ViewSonic booth at IC23!

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