It’s no secret that we’re living in a time during which multiple industries seem to be converging with ProAV. Just a few years ago, we were fighting the AV-is-or-isn’t-IT fight, and now we’re seeing security (physical and cyber) mix with ProAV, too. During this special Steph takeover episode of Rants & rAVes, I interview Candice […]

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) — a community whose mission is to engage all security professionals to promote, recruit and cultivate the leadership of women for a more inclusive and diversified industry. Alice DiSanto, vice president of global […]

Edge, formerly USAV Group and a division of the PSA Network, announced Sharp NEC as the 2023 Elite Plus partner sponsor. Edge partners are industry-leading organizations that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting AV integrators and the industry. Each year, partners have the opportunity to sponsor Edge and receive strategic business, marketing, education and networking […]

USAV, a division of PSA, today announced its rebrand to EDGE, effective immediately. Since 2001, USAV has supported audiovisual systems integrators throughout the world by connecting them with manufacturers, distributors and service providers. As integrators have grown and changed over time, a necessity for the USAV brand to evolve became evident. “Over the past two […]

PSA and USAV announced a new partnership with TSI APAC Hub (TSI). This APAC and MEA partnership aims to increase the companies’ outreach to system integrators and partners in those regions who provide solutions and services in various verticals, including cinema, corporate, education, energy and utilities, government, healthcare, hospitality, retail, transportation and large venues. “Our new partnership […]

USAV announced the addition of nine international integrators to its International Partner Program (IPP). The new integrators cover 11 countries and bring USAV’s country count to over 40. The new members include: Corporate Technology Services (Australia) Global Vision Multimedia KK (Japan) Hitecindo Kharisma (Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Cambodia) Ljus & AV Teknik i Stockholm AB […]

USAV, a division of PSA, announced Mersive has been added to its sponsorship program. Mersive provides a technology platform for meeting collaboration for local and remote teams. The Solstice lineup supports various aspects of videoconferencing, content sharing, active routing and workplace analytics. This will expand USAV’s offerings for hybrid workplace solutions. “Adding Mersive to our […]

PSA announced a structure change among its executive leadership team affecting both PSA Security and USAV. PSA’s CEO Matt Barnette made the adjustments to reflect his belief that each team member’s role should be focused. “We have an extremely talented team at PSA. Over the past six months, I have been evaluating the team structure to […]

This just in #AVtweeps: TEC 2021 will be held LIVE at the Sheraton Downtown Denver in Denver, Colorado, May 3-5, 2021, and virtually May 3-6, 2021. Gary and the rAVe team will cover the show, recording product videos and interviews just like always! TEC 2021 will be one of the first industry shows to take place in […]

PSA and USAV announced general registration has opened for PSA TEC 2021. Discounted early bird pricing is available until March 4, 2021, for all attendees. This year, TEC will be a hybrid event with a small in-person presence for executives of PSA and USAV member and owner companies and a virtual conference open to all […]

PSA and USAV announced the appointment of Matt Barnette as its next chief executive officer; PSA/USAV’s current CEO, Bill Bozeman, plans to retire from the organization in 2021. Barnette most recently served as vice president of physical access control solutions North America business unit for HID Global and previously held the role of president at Mercury […]

PSA today announced the addition of Infrared Cameras Inc.(ICI) to its network. ICI is in the infrared product space with a line of thermal cameras as well as multi-spectral infrared cameras and complete package systems. ICI cameras can be set up at entry points in all types of businesses to take screen temperatures in less […]

PSA announced a new partnership Tuesday with ConsorcioTec, part of Latin Press, for PSA and USAV. ConsorcioTec is the first pan-regional buyers’ consortium for local low-voltage integrators specializing in electronic security, datacom networks, custom electronics, building automation and controls, systems integrations and multimedia installations. “Our partnership with Latin Press and ConsorcioTec will help PSA and […]

AV and Security used to be separate markets. But, not anymore. TEC2020, hosted by PSA and USAV, is the industry’s only security — and av-focused show and just-in-time as those two segments of the market are converging with AV-over-IP. The show, scheduled for April 20-23, in Denver, Colorado, is open to any and all to attend! Gary […]

PSA announced Wednesday that general registration has opened for PSA TEC 2020. Discounted early bird pricing is available until Jan. 12, 2020, for all attendees. Attendees are encouraged to register promptly to secure their seats. Waitlists will be utilized for sessions and certifications that reach capacity. Register for PSA TEC 2020 by clicking here. “Our […]

WESTMINSTER, CO – December 11, 2019 – PSA, the world’s largest security and systems integrator consortium, today announced general registration has opened for PSA TEC 2020. Discounted early bird pricing is available until January 12, 2020, for all attendees. Attendees are encouraged to register promptly to secure their seats. Waitlists will be utilized for sessions […]