
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: New CEO Has Big Plans for Yamaha UC
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Sotaro Nishida said the company is developing new products and will remained focused on the corporate and education markets.

Executive Q&A: Innovation on Display
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Peerless-AV executive vice president Nick Belcore offers insights on kiosks, new mounting systems, and more.

Editorial: Celebrate Your Corporate Rituals
By Mark J. Pescatore published
They may seem silly on the surface, but rituals are taken very seriously.

SCN Stocking Stuffer: C2G KVM Solution
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Three computers can share one keyboard, display, and mouse.

SCN Stocking Stuffer: SAVY Microphone Holders
By Mark J. Pescatore published
No mic drops this holiday season. Please.

SCN Stocking Stuffer: Logitech Brio 305
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Sometimes the simple gifts are the most appreciated.

Top Integrators 2023: Hybrid Office Systems
By Mark J. Pescatore published
From interoperability to acoustics, the SCN Top 50 integrators share some of the complexities of today's conference room.

Top Integrators 2023: The Talent Pool
By Mark J. Pescatore published
How challenging is hiring and retaining talent for the SCN Top 50 integrators of 2023?

Top Integrators 2023: Challenges for 2024
By Mark J. Pescatore published
According to the SCN Top 50 integrators of 2023, here are the biggest Pro AV challenges for 2024.

Top Integrators 2023: Meeting Equity
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The SCN Top 50 integrators of 2023 provide insights into better meetings for all attendees.

Top Integrators 2023: Top Growth Markets
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The SCN Top 50 integrators of 2023 share which vertical markets have shown the most growth for them this year.

SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2023
By Mark J. Pescatore published
It's been a year of mixed results, with some integrators seeing new highs while others lost revenue from installation projects.

Top Integrators 2023: Biggest Buzzwords
By Mark J. Pescatore published
What topics are top of mind for the SCN Top 50 integrators?

Executive Q&A: Under the Radar
By Mark J. Pescatore published
EvertzAV VP of engineering, Paulo Francisco, is ready to grow the company's Pro AV presence.

Editorial: Penny Wise, Ammo Round Foolish
By Mark J. Pescatore published
An experience at the shooting range provided an important reminder that you get what you pay for.

Executive Q&A: All About the Pixels
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Datapath's Mark Bohs, director of sales, Americas, talks video processing and the company's new Aetria control room solution.

Executive Q&A: Embracing Alliances
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Apantac president Thomas Tang sees opportunity in AV-over-IP interoperability.

SCN Hybrid World Review: 3 Talking Points for the Jabra Speak2 55 Speakerphone
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Bluetooth functionality for your phone calls and videoconferences is just part of the appeal for this portable audio accessory.

Executive Q&A: Inclusion through Audio
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Listen Technologies CEO Maile Keone celebrates 25 years of assistive listening systems.

Executive Q&A: Technology Meets Vibe
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Company president Dave Malekpour Reflects on 30 years of Pro Audio Design...and Snoop Dogg, of course.

Editorial: The Power of Corporate Culture
By Mark J. Pescatore published
What is your company doing to hire and retain Pro AV talent?

CEDIA 2023: Blurred Lines
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The overlap is growing between commercial and residential integration, but how is technology being shared between markets?

Executive Q&A: Simplified Systems through Standards
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Steven Cogels, PlexusAV's global director of business development, embraces IPMX for new AVoIP solutions.
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