W&W drop new music from Armin van Buuren & Punctual, Marlon Hoffstadt, Artbat & Benny Benassi, Kettama and also their new collab with Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & MARNIK called "Yeah" on a brand new #RaveCultureRadio!Por W&W Music

NETGEAR’s director of marketing, John Henkel, joins me to share what the company is bringing to NAB Show 2025 in booth SL8913. Along with launching Engage 2.0, NETGEAR will demo its switching and routing solutions for SMPTE ST 2110 and ProAV, plus a new Wi-Fi 7 access point. John also reveals a new NETGEAR partner that’s making big moves in the AI …

It’s a Steph Takeover on this episode of Rants & rAVes! I sat down with Eric Krapf, general manager and program chair of Enterprise Connect, to get the inside scoop on what’s coming up at this year’s show. We talked about the biggest trends shaping enterprise communications, the must-see sessions and what makes Enterprise Connect 2025 stand out. If…

In this takeover episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Exertis Almo’s Dan Smith (EVP) and John Riley (SVP Sales – East) to dive into everything you need to know about the E4 Experience NY Metro on April 2. We cover the latest ProAV tech, CTS RU-certified courses (including mine!) and why this event is a must-attend for integrators and end users…

W&W drop new music from Don Diablo, AXMO, DJane HouseKat, & Groove Coverage, Armin van Buuren & Bon Jovi, Tiasto, Oscar L, Mike Williams, Brooks & loads more on a fresh #RaveCultureRadio!Por W&W Music

W&W drop their brand new NWYR track "Eternal Whispers of the Universe" as well as new music from Hardwell, Sammy Virji, Armin van Buuren & Ben Hemsley, Nicky Romero & David Guetta, Showtek and many more on #RaveCultureRadio!Por W&W Music

In this takeover of Gary Kayye’s Rants & rAVes podcast, I’m joined by Dan Smith, EVP/COO, and Kevin Welling, senior vice president of sales west at Exertis Almo. We discuss the upcoming E4 Experience events, what we’re most excited about and what attendees can expect. I also share details about the class and exclusive VIP tour I’ll be leading at E4…

W&W is back with a fresh #RaveCultureRadio dropping music from Anyma, Argy & Son Of Son, James Hype, Dom Dolla, STVW & Story Untold, Tiasto and many more!Por W&W Music

I was joined by WyreStorm’s director of product development, Zec Voislav, who shared the company’s plans for new products at ISE 2025 — and it’s all about UCC. In addition to new BYOD solutions, WyreStorm will introduce the SW-640L, a switcher that manages HDMI, USB-C, and wireless signals; the MX-0402, a 4×2 switcher that handles both HDMI and USB…

In this pre-ISE-2025 episode, I chat with Aurora Multimedia CEO Paul Harris about what the company is bringing to the show — including the new RXT-4DV, which adds 4K AV-over-IP to the ReAX Room Controller lineup. Plus, Aurora is debuting the VPX-UC1 Ultra, an all-new wireless sharing solution. Watch to get the inside scoop, and be sure to visit boo…

I sat down with XTEN-AV co-founders Vibhav Singh and Sahil Dhingra to get an exclusive first look at their latest innovation ahead of ISE 2025. They debuted a live demo of X-PRO, a new project management module within XTEN-AV’s cloud-based AV design software. This functionality is a game-changer for AV integrators, streamlining workflows and adding…

I had the chance to chat with Nathan Coutinho, Logitech’s global head of strategic partner relations and market insights, ahead of ISE 2025. Nathan shared insights into Logitech’s new workplace sensor, the Logitech Spot, and explained how the Rally Board 65 collaboration board enhances hybrid work environments. Plus, he detailed the exciting new ca…

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…

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…