
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

SCN Exclusive: Signage Ahoy!
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Join content director Mark J. Pescatore on a tour of the new Sun Princess and check out its full complement of LG displays.

Welcome WMAS
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Here's how this new wireless mic technology is poised to impact the Pro AV industry.

Executive Q&A: Built on Reliability
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Bogen VP of engineering John Minnick explains how the company has continued its long legacy with IP-based audio solutions.

Editorial: Lessons Learned from a Lost Tablet
By Mark J. Pescatore published
My forgotten piece of equipment is a reminder of how important it is to keep track of yours.

Executive Q&A: Startup Mode, Legacy Business
By Mark J. Pescatore published
CEO John Maier reflects on the first year of Bose Professional's independence.

CEDIA 2024: Resi Integrators Are Going Commercial
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Integrators and manufacturers continue to cross (or cross out) the line between residential and commercial projects.

Exertis Almo’s Dan Smith Talks E4 Experience
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Learn about the company’s series of E4 Experience traveling tech expos for the Pro AV industry.

Executive Q&A: Talking Points
By Mark J. Pescatore published
From analog partylines to cloud-based solutions, Clear-Com president Bob Boster helps keep Pro AV crews communicating.

Executive Q&A: Keeping Up with KVM
By Mark J. Pescatore published
IHSE's president and CEO, Manny Patel, explores Pro AV's shift toward display management systems.

Editorial: Some Old Things Can Be New Again
By Mark J. Pescatore published
What happens to your displaced equipment after the inevitable technology upgrade?

Executive Q&A: Head in the Cloud(s)
By Mark J. Pescatore published
swXtch.io co-founder Geeter Kyrazis touts the advantages of cloud-based workflows.

Executive Q&A: A Decade of Innovation
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Chief revenue officer Paul Richards reflects on the success of PTZOptics.

Back to School: Short-Throw Projectors Offer Advantages in the Classroom
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Educators can get closer to the action in smaller spaces with less shadowing.

Editorial: AI Can Help Us All Be Lions
By Mark J. Pescatore published
A little philosophy—and a major attitude adjustment—can change organizational structures.

Product Review: Sennheiser Keeps It Simple
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The Profile USB microphone provides an easy upgrade for corporate audio applications.

Executive Q&A: Command and Control and Beyond
By Mark J. Pescatore published
RGB Spectrum COO Scott Norder explains how AVoIP is changing video wall deployments.

Editorial: Take a Look at the New AI 'Me'
By Mark J. Pescatore published
If it's time for a new headshot, why not create one online? Well, about that ...

SCN Hybrid World Review: Logitech Going Beyond Good Enough
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The new MX Brio 705 for Business webcam is setting a high standard.

Executive QA: Staying on Script
By Mark J. Pescatore published
CueScript president Michael Accardi celebrates 10 years of innovative prompter solutions.

SCN Review: Interviews Untethered
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The Shure MoveMic Two Receiver Kit brings high-end wireless audio to corporate video.

Time to Unpack: 5 Talking Points from InfoComm 2024
By Wayne Cavadi, Mark J. Pescatore published
From esports to AI to the Sphere, the Pro AV industry's road trip to Las Vegas did not disappoint.

AVIXA: Pro AV Industry Enters New Chapter
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The good news is that the Pro AV industry will continue to grow over the next five years.

Editorial: 'Intelligence' Can Be Artificially Overrated
By Mark J. Pescatore published
GenAI is the most amazing thing ever—except when it's wrong.
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