Mark J. Pescatore
Mark J. Pescatore, Ph.D., has been the content director of Systems Contractor News since 2021. During his career, he's hosted and programmed two ongoing regional industry trade shows (including Future B2B's AV/IT Summit), produced and hosted podcasts and webinars focused on the professional video marketplace, taught more than a dozen college communication courses, co-authored the book Working with HDV, and co-edited two editions of The Guide to Digital Television.
Latest articles by Mark J. Pescatore

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Images are improving exponentially, but research tools can still be heavy-handed.

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Currently in beta, the open source solution offers browser-based programming and an optional AI assistant.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
Jabra keeps it simple with the PanaCast U30 videobar, but there are advanced capabilities if you want them.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
Led by industry veterans, the company wants to be a display partner for integrators.
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Chris Mounts talks acquisitions, AI, and what U.S. customers can expect as the company expands its global reach.

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Corporate meeting culture is a mess, but tech failure has become the norm, too.

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The new Jabra Evolve3 65 Flex adds sustainability and loses the boom mic.

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Consumer demand is driving light commercial opportunities for integrators.

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Like so many entertainment venues, our ship was loaded with gear.

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ViewSonic's new dual-screen portable monitor makes it easy to present on the go.

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The move adds 16 countries in APAC to the company’s global presence and improves its ability to serve multinational customers.

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Curtis Heath, president of Guitar Center Business Solutions, emphasizes the importance of people and culture.

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The second generation of the OpenMeet headset line improves stability and more.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
The new MV88-USBC is an ideal replacement for your phone's built-in mic—and then some.

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Can an online music creation platform fulfill my rock star dreams?

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Industry technologists discuss how AI is impacting Pro AV today and where we're headed.

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The IMPACT 1000 is designed for the modern (and AI-assisted) professional.

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Virtual production is being positioned as a big part of broadcast AV, and can we talk about the projector market?

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Get ready to 'Work' and 'Play' this week at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
'Pro AV Outlook 2026: Data & Dialogue' will share info from AVIXA’s Market Opportunity Analysis Report.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
He's also excited about new immersive areas on the show floor and a growing vertical market.

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Ken Eagle discusses trends, products, and what to expect at the Atlona booth in Las Vegas this June.

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Insta360's new Mic Pro system brings branding opportunities to wireless mics.
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