Katie Makal
Katie Makal is the content manager for Systems Contractor News.
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SCN 2021 Installation Product Awards
By Katie Makal last updated
SCN presents the winners of the 2021 Installation Product Awards.

Black Box’s Bridget Hayes on Embracing the Power of Ethernet
By Katie Makal published
Black Box marketing director Bridget Hayes says pro AV has reached the inflection point of AV over IP distribution.

Voting Closes Today for 2021 SCN Installation Product Awards
By Katie Makal last updated
The finalists for the 2021 SCN Installation Product Awards have been revealed and it’s time to vote.

Modern Control Rooms Ensure Operators Can Take Command
By Katie Makal published
The control room market has managed to repel any significant damage from the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, control room technology may now be in more demand than ever before.

Countdown to InfoComm 2021
By Katie Makal published
Top pro AV manufacturers share their thoughts on the 2021 InfoComm show.

Positive Changes for PPDS
By Katie Makal published
Joe King discusses the evolution of the PPDS brand in North America.

Products You Can't Miss at AV³
By Katie Makal published
Check out the products and services that will be on display at AV³ on June 17.

FOR-A's Vision for the Future
By Katie Makal last updated
FOR-A's newly appointed president, Satoshi Kanemura discusses the future of the company.

The Nine 2020: Tammuz Dubnov
By Katie Makal last updated
Tammuz Dunbov joins SCN The Nine 2020.

The Latest Pro PTZ Cameras
By Katie Makal published
We’ve rounded up the latest models of PTZ and pro cameras for videoconferencing and streaming applications.

Emerging from the Pandemic: Back to Reality
By Katie Makal last updated
As a horrible year comes to a close, what should we do now to set ourselves up for success and prepare for our eventual return to public spaces? Executives from K2, Planar, 1 Beyond and Verrex discuss what’s important today and what measures will have lasting value post-COVID.

Avnu Alliance Announces New Milan Associate Membership: What it Means for the Pro AV Industry
By Katie Makal last updated
Avnu Pro AV and Milan founding members Henning Kaltheuner, Richard Bugg, and Genio Kronauer weigh in on the Avnu Alliance's new membership level and how it will support pro AV industry growth.

Tech That Connects at the 2020 AV/IT Summit
By Katie Makal last updated
At the 2020 AV/IT Summit, "Tech That Connects" panelists Bradford Benn, Anna Crider, Jeff Day, and Meg Sciarini Smith discussed experiential techniques AV professionals can employ to amplify a sense of community.

Advantages of a 1Gb Ethernet Network Backbone
By Katie Makal published
Key features of 1Gb Ethernet network solutions for AV over IP distribution from Atlona, EvertzAV, and Matrox are compared.

Advantages of a 10Gb Ethernet Network Backbone
By Katie Makal published
Key features of 10Gb Ethernet network solutions for AV over IP distribution from Black Box, DVIGear and Extron are compared.

PSNI PVP Update: Christie
By Katie Makal published
Christie gives an update on its pro AV marketing capabilities at the 2020 PSNI Global Evolve Marketing Summit.

PSNI PVP Update: Legrand AV
By Katie Makal published
Legrand AV gives an update on its pro AV marketing capabilities at the 2020 PSNI Global Evolve Marketing Summit.

PSNI PVP Update: Draper
By Katie Makal published
Draper gives an update on its pro AV marketing capabilities at the 2020 PSNI Global Evolve Marketing Summit.

PSNI PVP Update: Williams AV
By Katie Makal last updated
Williams AV gives an update on its pro AV marketing capabilities at the 2020 PSNI Global Evolve Marketing Summit.

PSNI PVP Update: BrightSign
By Katie Makal published
BrightSign gives an update on its pro AV marketing capabilities at the 2020 PSNI Global Evolve Marketing Summit.

InfoComm Connections: Peerless-AV
By Katie Makal published
Peerless-AV discusses its plans for InfoComm 2020 Connected.

InfoComm Connections: ZeeVee
By Katie Makal last updated
ZeeVee discusses its plans for InfoComm 2020 Connected.
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