The AV industry's biggest awards are in, judged by top experts. Explore the strategies for building future-proof AV networks, from doubling bandwidth to going private. Get a first look at Enterprise Connect 2025 & explore exclusive insider's guide to the cutting edge of AV and UCC.

Joining us this week are industry experts to break down the latest in commercial AV. Deep dive into the 2024 AV Awards innovations and a sneak peek at Enterprise Connect 2025. Expert insights on AV networking, IT integration, and unified communications will help future-proof your organization. 

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on Twitter
• Joe Way – UCLA
• Jared Timmins – Diversified

Links to sources:

• AV Magazine – The AV Awards 2024
• AVNation – Optimizing AV Networks
• AV Buyers Club – UCC Show To Open with Mike Massimino

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The AV industry is evolving and growing at a rapid pace. We've got AI to help us with office work, but how much use is it actually getting? Discussing the disconnect between our perception of AI and what it's providing in work spaces. AV management platforms are moving to the cloud. What this means for integration going forward. Biamp has Zoom Room certification for their conferencing solutions. What makes certification important for those installing these systems?

AVWeek brings you the latest news and stories for the commercial side of the AV industry. We look at what integrators need to know in this space and have a lively discussion with a panel of experts. Joining us this week is Lisle Waldron from the University of Trinidad & Tobago and Bill O'Donnell from Rutgers University.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Lisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & Tobago
• Bill O'Donnell – Rutgers University

Links to sources:

• My Tech Decisions – AI in the Office
• rAVe Pubs – Utilizing Cloud Software for Integration
• AVNation – Biamp receives Zoom Certification

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There are some huge changes brewing in the world of AV! Acuity has purchased QSC and Q-SYS for $1.2 billion, with a B. A second Sphere is set to be built in Abu Dhabi, and the potential for other significant AV projects across the globe. Crestron opens a new experience center in New York, offering clients a chance to see these solutions in action.

Every week, we break down the biggest news and stories relating to the world of AV. Tim Albright sits down with industry experts to talk about the significant impact of these trends and what integrators need to know. Joining us this week is Steve Greenblatt host of a State of Control and Michael Braithwaite of Modern Atomics.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Michael Braithwaite – Modern Atomics
• Steve Greenblatt – Control Concepts

Links to sources:

• rAVe Pubs – Acuity acquires QSC for $1.2 billion
• Innavate On the Net – Sphere coming to Abu Dhabi
• AVNation – Crestron's Experience Center in New York

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Barco and Yealink are duking it out in a patent showdown that's hotter than an overclocked projector. Zoom's gone full Skynet, determined to AI-ify every pixel of your meetings. And LEDs? They're not just lighting up rooms anymore – they're illuminating a multi-billion-dollar industry revolution that's brighter than a thousand suns.

This week, we’re joined by AV pros to explore the advancements in commercial AV! Dive deep into the ClickShare IP battle that's set European courts ablaze, explore whether Zoom's AI obsession is a game-changer or just digital overkill, and shed a light on why the LED display market is suddenly everyone's favorite cash cow. Dive into the debate whether the industry has hit a technical plateau and whether DVLED is becoming the preferred projector replacement screen.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV
• Iffat Chaudhry – Involve Visual Collaboration
• Neil Steffensen – Audio Visual IT & Security Group

Links to sources:

• AV Magazine – Barco enforcing IP against Yealink for Clickshare
• rAVe Pubs – Zoomtopia 2024 highlights
• Innavate on the Net – Global LED market growing, $9 billion in sales

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ISE 2025 is gearing up to make your local tech conference look like a school science fair. ARHT Media's holographic dreams have vanished faster than a magician's rabbit. Amazon just crashed the digital signage party with a $100 stick that's making competitors sweat bullets.

Joining us this week are industry experts to break down the latest in commercial AV including ISE's bold plans to break attendance records and transform the AV landscape. Analyze the surprising bankruptcy of ARHT Media and its implications for virtual presenters. Get the scoop on Amazon's affordable commercial-grade media player, poised to disrupt the digital signage market.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Justin Dawson – Dublin City University
• Rebecca Sullins – AmpThink
• Travis Cawthorne– Kramer

Links to sources:

• rAVe Pubs – Holographic Technology ARHT files Bankruptcy
• AV Magazine – Amazon's Commercial-grade Media Player
• AV Network – Integrated Systems Europe 2025

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IPMX is threatening to make 'compatibility issues' as extinct as the dodo. Tech giants are arm-wrestling to bring you video calls so realistic, you'll forget what 'IRL' means. And that office you've been using as a glorified coffee station? It's about to become the nerve center of your entire organization.

Joining us this week are industry experts to break down the latest in commercial AV! Explore how Panasonic's NDI support is transforming live streaming, why FlatFrog's gesture-pointing boards may revolutionize meetings, and insights into Shure's ShureCloud platform. Discover how AV interoperability is reshaping the industry by enabling seamless integration between diverse systems and technologies.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Andrew Evans – Extron
• Mark J. Pescatore – SCN
• Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn

Links to sources:

• AV Network – IPMX Provides Interoperability for AV over IP
• rAVe Pubs – Project Starline
• AVNation – Connecting Employees in Office & Remotely

Notes:

• AVNation studios production equipment provided by Shure and Vaddio.
• AVNation has interviewed IPMX & Macnica at ISE 2024, InfoComm 2024, & InfoComm 2023.
• AV Network has covered IPMX in several different articles.

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Do gesture controls overcomplicate user experience? If you can’t monitor it, you can’t manage it, ShureCloud’s integrated IT makes AV control effortless. NDI isn’t just changing the game; it’s rewriting the rules with seamless IP video and streamlined workflows.

Joining us this week are industry experts to unpack the latest advancements in the commercial AV world! Discover how these innovations can enhance your AV experience and what they mean for the future of our industry.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on Twitter
• Justin Watts – AMD
•  Jason Haynie – Q2

Links to sources:

• AVNation – Shure's New, Free Shurecloud Platform
• rAVe Pubs – FlatFrog Utilizes AI for Gesture Control
• AV Network – Panasonic Expands NDI Support

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Massive video walls, mind-blowing sound, and a TikTok takedown? Get ready for an AVWeek episode that’ll have you glued to your seat! From racetracks to concert stages, and even churches, AV tech is leveling up in ways you won’t believe.

Host Tim Albright and industry experts dive into the Oracle Red Bull Racing dvLED wall, and Sennheiser’s audio solutions and about giving shared customer support. Plus, they break down the U.S. government's showdown with TikTok, discussing government overreach, consumer protections, and the risk of stifling innovation. They also explore the Experience Economy and how AV is transforming creative communication and experiences.

Links to sources:

• The Verge – Tiktok's Fate in US
• AV Magazine – Red Bull Racing LED Wall
• AV Magazine - Adele Concert LED Wall
• AVNation – Sennheiser & Q-SYS Integration

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Control4’s X4 OS is rewriting the rules of user experience, Sonos has unleashed their ultimate pro installer tool with the Era 100 Pro speakers, and Extron is teaming up with HETMA to transform AV in higher education!

Join Tim Albright and expert guests as they dive deep into these revolutionary developments. Discover how Snap One’s Control4 X4 is setting new standards, why Sonos' Era 100 Pro is a game-changer for audio pros, and what the dynamic Extron-HETMA alliance means for the future of AV in education. They’ve also explored the effective customer feedback tactics, the rise of "Recimercial" products, and innovative ways to simplify control systems for a seamless user experience.

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X is going to have their own videoconferencing platform. What could possibly go wrong? Using AV over IP technology for paging and intercom systems, and the potential challenges putting everything on the network. Finally, we talk about CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo, and trade shows as a whole. What's it going to take to get invested in shows to actually attend?

While Tim is off in Denver looking at CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo, Patrick Norton takes the reins to give you the latest news and stories for the AV industry. Joining us this week is a panel of experts including Brock McGinnis from Nationwide AV, George Tucker from Corporate Audio Visual and Heather Sidorowicz of Southtown AV.

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Higher Ed is in a state of rapid evolution—adapt or be left behind! The AV world is transforming how we learn, interact, and compete. Game On, Lights Out: DVLED Floors are dunking all over traditional projection mapping!

Tim Albright and industry experts explore the cutting edge of commercial AV. Learn about ASB GlassFloor’s revolutionary LED court at Munich’s BMW Park Arena and how DVLED is reshaping everything from sports arenas to digital ads. Dive into eSports, where gaming as a sport is evolving from nostalgic arcade classics to high-tech, adrenaline-pumping competitions.

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