New Global President AV for Roland – Kim Nunney

New Global President AV for Roland – Kim Nunney

While at NAB 2015, we had a chance to have a 1;1 talk with new Global President of Professional AV for Roland Corp Kim Nunney. Kim steps into this role from his recent position of North American President for Roland Corp. Kim and his team were credited with the turnaround on the North American marketplace for both the consumer and professional products. To kick off the discussion, as there is so much encroachment of consumer level up into the professional market place with features and motivation to produce more price aggressive and...

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Paul Reed Smith

Paul Reed Smith

Paul Reed Smith is a master luthier and the founder and owner of PRS Guitars which is considered one of the top makers of high quality guitars in the United States. Carlos Santana, Orianthi, Jimmy Buffett all claim their PRS guitars are their favorite instruments. Ted Nugent has owned a PRS guitar for decades. Mike Oldfield, Larry LaLonde, Al Di Meola have also used PRS guitars in public performances. It was a strong passion to make it?  There was a strong passion to be at the band. I wanted this piece of gear but I did not have...

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She Rocks Awards at NAMM 2015

She Rocks Awards at NAMM 2015

At the NAMM Winter Conference, the She Rocks Awards moved from their daytime subdued event to a full nighttime gala event with red carpet. The 2015 She Rocks Awards were hosted by the founder of WiMN Laura B. Whitmore and performer Orianthi. The show opened with an opening performance by the fast rising group SHEL. The four sisters who make up the group are touring the US and Europe between recording new albums and music for television, film and commercials. Continuing the theme of celebrating Women in Music the award ceremony...

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Fujitsu ix500 wireless scanner

Fujitsu ix500 wireless scanner

The current trend is to eliminate wires from all the computer peripherals and also allow the same access to mobile devices as you would have with a full computer.  While the direction has been successful for most products, this success has come with the cost of speed, productivity, limited battery operating life, and reduced features to add the power and the extra parts to bring wireless capability.  The wireless devices that dominate the market are also an added burden and SMB and SOHO locations that have limited, consumer oriented...

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