In November 2024, DCC Technology announced its plans to divest from technology and focus on energy markets, signaling that Exertis Almo (DCC Technology North America) would eventually be acquired. To get the latest on the situation, I spoke with Exertis Almo Executive Vice President Dan Smith, and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer Vishal Chhatra…

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In this pre-ISE 2025 videocast, I spoke with Aleksejs Kolpakovs, vice president of commerce at Catchbox, about the company’s plans for the show. Known for its throwable and catchable microphone, Catchbox is focusing on the applications of Catchbox Plus in education and workplace settings. Catchbox Plus, launched in 2024, simplifies the addition of …

I had the chance to chat with Jeffrey Weitzman, managing director of Navori Labs, about what the company has planned for ISE 2025. Navori Labs, a leader in AI integration since 2018, will showcase new AI signage solutions and highlight collaborations with ecosystem partners to simplify solutions for integrators and end users. Catch Navori Labs on s…

I had the chance to chat with Andrew Gross, VP of sales at Xyte, about how its cloud-based platform is making it easier for AV and IT integrators to deliver managed services. Andrew explained how the platform streamlines operations and helps integrators provide more value to their clients. Xyte will be at ISE 2025 on stand 2P300 — check out this vi…

It’s a Steph takeover on Rants & rAVes! In this episode, I chat with Tony Green about Snap Install‘s commitment to community and giving back. We dive into the company’s participation in the Polar Plunge, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser supporting Special Olympics Minnesota athletes, where participants take a leap into icy waters for a great cause. Tune …

I was joined by Fuhan Lee in this pre-ISE 2025 videocast to talk about everything that Yealink will demo in their stand, 2R500, at ISE 2025 in Barcelona next month. AI-based UCC solutions will be a big part of their showing but, they will also debut something called AVOne, too. Here’s the scoop!

I had the opportunity to catch up with Roger Takacs, executive VP of sales at Lightware, to get a preview of what’s coming from the company at ISE 2025. Known for its USB and USC docking and collaboration solutions, Lightware is set to debut at least 10 new products this year. Highlights include the new Dual Screen Extended Desktop Taurus, a 1×1 Pr…

Peter Herr, Shure’s global marketing director, joined me on my pre-ISE-2025 videocast to preview what’s in store for the company at ISE 2025. While details are still under wraps, Shure will celebrate its 100th anniversary at booth 3N300. The company is focusing on Microsoft certification and introducing streamlined solutions for the AV integrator c…

I had the chance to sit down with Anders Karlsson, CEO of Humly, to talk about the company’s impressive growth in 2024 and what’s on the horizon for 2025. Humly has carved out a unique space in the market with its beautifully designed desk booking and room display solutions that make workspace utilization more efficient. Anders shared some great in…

I sat down with Joel St-Denis, director of product management, and Jerome Grimminck, technical sales manager at Christie Digital, to talk about their big plans for ISE 2025. One of the highlights? Christie is launching a brand-new ultra-high-brightness projector line that’s set to turn heads. The company is also introducing a new content management…

I had the pleasure of chatting with Dean Heckler, president of Heckler Design, about what the company will be showcasing at ISE 2025 in stand 1B405. Known for its sleek and stylish AV credenzas, display stands and carts, Heckler Design is taking things up a notch this year. The company will not only expand its product lineup but will also unveil ex…

I sat down with Francesco Ziliani, CEO of SpinetiX, to hear all about the company’s exciting plans for ISE 2025 at stand 4R440. SpinetiX is set to debut a groundbreaking AI-powered gesture control interface integrated with Q-SYS and introduce more widgets to enhance its digital signage platform. Plus, the company is offering free hands-on training …

I had the chance to catch up with Mike Blackman, managing director of ISE, in a pre-ISE-2025 videocast to discuss everything you need to know about this year’s show. From the keynote lineup to incredible projection mapping demos and even a brand-new Esports Pavilion, ISE 2025 promises to be the ultimate event for both commercial and residential AV …

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lester Liu, sales manager at ASPEED, for a pre-ISE-2025 videocast to talk about some exciting updates. ASPEED has big plans to continue expanding its AV-over-IP solutions in the UCC market, and Lester shared some great insights into how the company’s technology is poised to make a difference. But that’s not a…

For today’s pre-ISE 2025 videocast, I had the chance to chat with Quentin Esterhuizen, Google’s product management lead for Google Meet Hardware. Quentin shared exciting details about what Google has planned for the show — including a hint at a big surprise they’ll be demoing right on the show floor. Don’t miss it — watch now, and be sure to visit …

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I caught up with Crestron’s Executive VP of global marketing, Brad Hintze, to talk all things ISE 2025. The show is less than a month away, and Crestron will take the opportunity to showcase its newest products and technologies in immersive experiences — see them in real applications. Brad details what’s planned and even hints at something BIG that…