Our Community Spotlight highlights some of the most prominent, active users in the AVIXA Xchange community. These quick interviews touch on hot topics within the AV industry right from the minds of experts in their respective fields.

Innovation Fuels Us Crestron Electronics has carved the path for technological innovation since 1972. We create automation solutions that transform the way people live their lives, making their day-to-day tasks easier and improving efficiency and productivity. In the process we’ve also transformed the way those solutions are created. We strive to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, constantly offering faster, better solutions that address the needs of customers the world over. With Crestron, you aren’t just buying top-of-the-line electronics, you are investing in scalable and customized solutions, gaining 24/7 global service and support, and sponsoring products that are designed and manufactured in America. Designing the Future of Technology Crestron is a global leader in workplace technologies, engineering and transforming corporate automation and unified communication (UC) solutions for enterprise organizations across Fortune 500 corporations, campuses, facilities, and more, as well as a premium home automation provider who creates platforms, devices, and systems across residential properties including homes, yachts, MDUs, and hotels. For almost 50 years, Crestron has been designing software and hardware solutions across government, military, lecture halls, and boardrooms, as well as the most discerning residential properties around the globe. As technology has become omnipresent in both work and home lives, Crestron is charting the future of digital transformation for commercial and residential applications by identifying and manufacturing solutions that strengthen collaboration, productivity, and innovation, while reflecting the lifestyles, comforts, and relationships that keep people connected, from anywhere, at any time. Crestron products are backed by more than 90 fully-staffed offices that provide 24 x 7 x 365 sales, technical, and training support across the globe. In addition to its world headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia.

The Industry Group (aka Kiosk Association) comprises various related technology sites and news feeds from kiosks to digital signage to POS and Smart City. Retail Automation and EV Charging are others. Self-service technology (SST) is a type of technology that allows customers to perform various tasks without the assistance of a human. SSTs can bring many benefits to both customers and businesses, including cost savings, improved efficiency, and better customer experience. The Kiosk Association comprises companies involved in self-service, digital signage, digital menus, outdoor technology, kiosks, point-of-sale, smart city, healthcare, telehealth, voice order, thin client, EV charging and retail automation.   Intel Computing Kiosks More ATM Customers Intelligent Vending For more info contact Kathy Media Player Software Download Free Application Examples Reference Customers Sitekiosk Kiosks & Embedded Kiosk terminals Industrial PCs Paging Technology For more info contact Zahdan Kiosk Manufacturer and Design Olea Kiosks Olea Kiosks March 2025 HYPERMODULAR™ Custom Kiosk For more contact Frank Gold Sponsors Pyramid Computer – Kiosks Olea Kiosks – Kiosks Nanonation Software TPGi Screen Reader KIOSK Information Systems Kiosk Group Tablets 22Miles Digital Signage Intel Kiosk LG Business Solutions Peerless-AV Kiosks Acquire Digital Software Ingenico Payment Advanced Kiosks Entropy Cabinet Solutions Dolphin ADA ImageHolders Kiosks REDYREF Kiosks Alpine Kiosk ACRELEC America EasyPay Systems – bill payment Crane CPI SKG Manufacturing KT Group meldCX  Giada Digital Signage Urway Holdings NZ Technologies Inc. Innovative Technology  Full List

With over 20+ years of exclusive focus on the AV space, we bring together a team of experts, the best of technologies from around the world and unique solutions that resolve specific collaboration needs that you have. Our focus on creating unique collaborative experiences has helped us create some amazing solutions. The accolades we received from these and other customers are more valuable than the numerous industry awards we’ve received.

At Laia we create and market professional audiovisual communication solutions. We are a young Spanish company, passionate about the latest technologies and obsessed with customer service, with international distribution through the professional channel. We offer a wide range of audiovisual solutions that help to enhance the collaboration and communication required in today’s world, helping to correctly adapt to the challenges and needs of different work environments and needs of different sectors such as mobility, remote work and meetings, education and hybrid training….. Our solutions are compatible with leading video conferencing and production services on the market. Our products have a 6-year Prime Warranty. The AI & IoT camera company.  Concepted and designed in Europe. 

At Newtech Group, we guide our customers throughout their digital transformation and technological adoption journey. Making complex communications and collaborations solutions simple for all types of organizations. We streamline and transform traditional channels into agile and effective ones, allowing for greater efficiency and productivity. We started the business 22 years ago but before those years we inaugurated the first videoconference service though Latam in 1989, leading us today to help the customers in design and deployments of MTR rooms.  Our knowledge on phone system integration evolved from LCS (Live Communications Services) to OCS (Office Communication Services), to Skype for Business, and now to Microsoft Teams. As we continue to grow, we are leveraging our expertise in audio and video, adoption and change management, cognitive services, and software development, we provide a comprehensive view to ensure successful customer outcomes. Partnering with Microsoft in many areas: FastTrack Ready Partner, Microsoft Teams Rooms partner program, JumpStart Employee Experience Viva program and performing as an ISV to develop extensions to the Microsoft 365 platform, positions us to tackle customer issues from different fronts. Besides, we have strategic partnerships with global hardware vendors, like Poly/HP, Logitech, Crestron, Lenovo, Jabra, Cisco, Neat, Yealink, Jupiter and more to complete our offering. We provide services throughout Latin America with commercial offices in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Brasil and the United States.

Asukanet is a Japanese manufacturer of a special optical plate called "ASKA3D plate". With ASKA3D plate, you can display images of objects in mid-air. (Holographic images) Combined with a sensor, it enables you to manipulate holographic images. Established in 1995. In 2005, we were listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth, and in 2011, we obtained patent application and started R&D for holographic display techonlogy. As of today, we provided a large number of plates for various industries and applications, such as restaurant, elevator, hotel, event, tourism, digital signage, and more. Learn more at https://aska3d.com/en/index.html

LEDDREAM GROUP, we are an audiovisual engineering company, we specialize in providing technological solutions based on LED screens, digital content creation and dynamic digital lighting. We design, inspire and collaborate in the creation of new digital and functional spaces, adapted to any type of architecture or space used. As a technological partner, we provide the most innovative solutions on the market, with the aim of bringing spaces to life, generating memorable interactive and digital experiences that attract visitors to the shopping center. We have a virtual showroom, where you can learn about all our technological solutions. 

O2K is transforming the way people and businesses connect and communicate with innovative Audio-Video solutions that create smarter work environments and immersive customer experiences. We design and integrate tailor-made AV systems that power effective natural communication. Backed by an experience of 23+years and 6000+ system installations across verticals and geographies, we are recognized for technical excellence by the global authority in AV, AVIXA.

  Almo Pro AV aims to build a collaborative Pro AV community. We encourage you to ask questions and participate in the conversation. Our trusted, in-house experts provide thought leadership, audiovisual industry trends, event coverage, technology news, and resources to help grow your AV business. Almo Pro AV is the largest value-added North American Professional AV distributor offering its manufacturer and reseller partners the most expansive range of products, managed services, technical support and training to drive business growth and generate profits. Formed in 2022 following DCC’s acquisition of Almo Corporation, Almo Pro AV harnesses the combined sales, service, marketing and subject matter expertise to deliver customized business development strategies, programs and educational events that enable partners to thrive. With a highly-accomplished joint leadership team, more than 300 employees, 12 distribution facilities, and 2.7 million square feet of warehousing space, Almo Pro AV provides the specialization and resources its partners need while maintaining the personal distribution approach they expect. For more information about Almo Pro AV, go to www.AlmoProAV.com.

With over 20 years of experience in the AV and ELV industries, I specialize in AV system design, installation, management, and integration across diverse sectors, including corporate, education, sports, healthcare, hospitality, and government. My career began in 2003 with the AV team at a 5-star hotel in Lebanon, where I developed a passion for AV systems. I hold certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, as well as CTS-D and CTS-I from AVIXA, blending technical expertise with strong project leadership. I have extensive experience deploying technologies from leading manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and many others, while managing vendors and ensuring seamless integration. Currently, I am part of BLINQ, a division of IMAR Trading and Contracting in Qatar, where I serve as the ELV Projects Manager, focusing on ELV systems and immersive AV solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and mentoring emerging professionals to elevate the AV field

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The HDBaseT Alliance advances and promotes the adoption of HDBaseT technology as the global standard for ultra-high-definition multimedia distribution. Since its founding in 2010 by LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Valens Semiconductors, the Alliance has brought together the leading names in the consumer electronics, professional AV, industrial and medical verticals, today boasting more than 200 members and thousands of interoperable products.

Total Audio Solution Provider Yamaha has prospered in a variety of businesses devoted to audio and music over 130-year history of making pianos, band and orchestral instruments, guitars, and electronic keyboards, as well as audio products for professional, home-use, and conferencing. We provide an incredible experience across a wide range of products and services, covering industries such as education, enterprise, house of worship, live entertainment, and more. Check Out Our Latest Solutions - THE SOUND BUSINESS CHOICE - Have you ever wished there was an easy way to improve the sound quality of your projects? Whether for remote conferencing, live performances, or installed solutions, Yamaha offers solutions that bring new technologies to an even wider range of applications! >> Yamaha Solutions Page>> Yamaha's Worldwide Business Network Yamaha has more than 60 group companies in the world, allowing us to work closely with our customers. Yamaha Corporation of America : California, USA－Import and sales of musical instruments and audio equipment Yamaha Music Europe GmbH : Rellingen, Germany－Import and sales of musical instruments and audio equipment NEXO S.A : Plailly, France－Manufacturing and sales of large-scale, high-output speaker equipment To find the products and distributors in your country, please select your country or region from this list. Feel free to contact us by clicking "START CONVERSATION" above.

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