Taurus Tech Talk

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Smith from Neat to discuss the future of technology, AV, collaboration, and the innovations shaping today's workplace. A big thank you to Steve from Neat for joining us and sharing his insights and expertise. Learn more about Taurus Technologies: https://taurustechinc.com

Welcome back to Tech Talk, the Taurus podcast where we break down the future of technology shaping modern workplaces. In this episode, we sit down with Zach and Andrew from XYTE AI to explore how AI and remote monitoring are transforming the AV industry.

AI isn’t just buzz anymore—it’s showing up in AV, and it’s coming fast. In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk, we sit down with Dan O’Donnell and Chris Neto from Midwich to break down where AI is already being used (spoiler: it’s not all that futuristic) and how integrators, manufacturers, and end users can make the most of it. We cover: Machine learning vs. real AI in AV How AI tools are saving tim...

Gear up for an episode of Taurus Tech Talk you won't want to miss as you head into your Labor Day weekend! We're featuring Marty Page, our go-to expert in being ready for any situation. Kick off your Labor Day weekend the right way—tune in for a mix of practical wisdom and easygoing chat. Relax and let Marty Page set the tone for an enjoyable weekend. Trust us, you won't want to miss this!

Get ready for another entertaining episode of Taurus Tech Talk! In our latest episode of "Getting to Know Taurus," we had the pleasure of chatting with James Thatcher, one of our brilliant programmers. Dive into James' unique experiences and discover his journey at Taurus. We didn't hold back on the fun questions either! Find out where James stands on the great burger debate: is it a sandwich or a...

Join us for the latest episode of Taurus Tech Talk's series, "Getting to Know Taurus"! This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with mother and daughter duo, Nora and Marie, about their experiences working at Taurus. From their roles at the company to ground-breaking questions like "Is a Burger a Sandwich?" and "Who would they have on their Zombie Apocalypse team?", we covered it all! Tune in no...

Taurus Tech Talk episode 025 is now live! In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we are joined by Kip Kendrick from Legrand AV. During our discussion Kip runs us through his role at Legrand as a Regional Solutions and Consultants Manager as well as how the company got their start. We also had a chance to discuss the current supply chain standings as it pertains to the AV industry and if we will ever...

Episode 22 of Taurus Tech Talk is now live! This week we are joined by another long serving and dedicated member of the Taurus team, Chris Meacham. Chris has been with Taurus for 15 years and currently leads the programing team.

Episode 22 of Taurus Tech Talk is now live! This week we are joined by another long serving and dedicated member of the Taurus team, Chevas King. Chevas has been with Taurus for almost 15 years and has played a vital role in growing Taurus into the company that it is today. Anybody who is lucky enough to know Chevas knows that she is avid note taker and always strives to be overprepared for anythi...

Another Friday, another Taurus Tech Talk! This week we continue the series of ‘Getting to Know Taurus’. We were honored to be joined by Bryan Kaylor. Bryan, or “BK” as he’s known around here, has been with Taurus for almost 13 years and currently leads the support team, which is arguably one of the most important groups that we have. As with any other Taurus Tech Talk, our aim is to cover the hard...

Taurus Tech Talk is back! This week we continue our series called ‘Getting to Know Taurus’. The idea behind this series is to show off all the personalities that make Taurus such a special place to work. In the second episode of the series we sit down with one of our longest serving employees, Bryan Raney. Bryan has been with Taurus for just under 16 years and currently leads the technicians. Brya...

Taurus Tech Talk is back with episode 19! This is a very special episode of Taurus Tech Talk as it was recorded live at Taurus’ 4th Annual Technologies Showcase. We had the privilege of being joined by Robert Dutton of Legrand, and Marc Harrison of Crestron. This was a particular fun episode as we wanted to say hi to everyone during the middle of the show, who might not have been able to make it t...

Another Friday, another Taurus Tech Talk! This week we kick off a brand-new series called ‘Getting to Know Taurus’. The idea behind this series is to show off all the personalities that make Taurus such a special place to work. We start the series off with one of the biggest personalities in the office, Tim O’Quinn. Tim has been with Taurus for just over 7 years and currently leads the design team...

Taurus Tech Talk episode 017 is now live! This is the second installment of a two-part series where we sit down and talk with both of our owners individually. In this first episode we are joined by Kevin Langham, President. Much like the last episode with Aaron, we sat down with Kevin and spoke about all things Taurus – We got to hear Kevin’s point of view about how Taurus came to be, why Kevin be...

Taurus Tech Talk episode 016 is now live! In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we are joined by Bre Loveless & Kevein Randles from Camp John Marc. Camp John Marc inspires confidence for life through high-quality camping programs for children, teens, and families. CJM is dedicated to serving campers living with chronic medical and physical challenges. This is a cause that we believe in and are lucky...

Taurus Tech Talk episode 015 is now live!  This is the first of a two-part series where we sit down and talk with both of our owners individually. In this first episode we are joined by Aaron Cooper, CEO. During our time with Aaron we talk all things Taurus - from how the company came to be, why Taurus differs from other commercial audio-visual companies out there, what the motivation is behind th...

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we are joined by Scott Grimm & Jeff Pelzl from Barco to discuss everything from Collaboration Solutions to sharks with laser beams on their heads! Scott and Jeff being by walking us through how they got started in the industry to telling us about what Barco stands for and how Barco are helping businesses navigate their way through the pandemic. We also had the o...

In our very first virtual recording of Taurus Tech Talk, we’re joined by Fernando Laclette and Steve Stacy from Almo Pro AV, a value-add distributor with a focus on the integration community. Our discussion centers around the changes we’ve all witnessed these last few months with the pandemic and the increased demand for work-from-home capabilities the AV industry has seen as a result. Both Steve...

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we’re joined by Andrew Vawter from MPS ('Making Privacy Simple') to discuss all things sound masking! Andy begins with walking us through the various roles he’s taken on while being a part of MPS as well as the shifts the company has gone through including starting off as ‘Speech Privacy Systems’ and the transition into today's MPS. We also have the opportunity...

In our first Taurus Tech Talk episode of 2020, we have Greg Carswell and Timothy Mackie from Yamaha joining us to discuss all things Yamaha Unified Communications! We kicked off this episode by talking about Yamaha’s unique way of doing business and their emphasis on quality control that makes them stand out among other brands. We also discuss their impressive market share overseas, how Yamaha is...

Joining us for Episode 010 of Taurus Tech Talk is Aaron Rubner, an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and conservationist (ask him about hunting from a helicopter). In this episode we go over how AV fell into Aaron’s lap, his history with Taurus Technologies, and how he ultimately ended up as the President of AVTEQ, a small boutique mount, cart, and furniture company. We move on to discuss AVTEQ in further...

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk we’re joined by Dee Dee DeVoe from Screen Innovations , new resident of the Texas countryside and ex goat owner, and Taurus’ own Senior Account Manager, Chevas King. During the episode we discuss how both Dee Dee and Chevas got started in the AV industry, Screen Innovations and what it is they offer, as well as two-piece projection and what all that encompasses....

In this episode of Taurus Tech Talk Jordan Sisson and Tyler Rittenhouse of Newline Interactive join us to discuss Interactive Touch technology. Newline Interactive, one of the fastest growing tech companies in North Texas, is an interactive solutions company that focuses on making interactive flat panels. During the episode we discuss how Newline got started, the company's unprecedented growth ove...