AVNation Specials

2023 has been the year of artificial intelligence. No longer is it some science-fiction fabrication or far off concept. AI is here, and it has greatly impacted many different verticals involving technology. The AV industry is not alone in this aspect. The IMCCA takes a look at how AI has changed the way that we think about unified communications and collaboration within the AV space, and what it m...

According to HP's Work Relationship Index, only 27% of workers say they have a healthy relationship with their work. Their study surveyed over 15,000 respondents across 12 countries, showing that the work life balance is at a concerning strain. Is there a way we can change that to make employees more fulfilled? Today we are joined by Vice President of Workplace Insights for Steelcase & Author...

Henry Clifford is quite busy in the residential space. When he's not working as CEO of Livewire, he writes for places like Residential Systems and Residential Tech Today about business practices for integrators. Today we sit down with him to discuss his start in the AV space, what good remote management looks like and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Aritificial intelligence continues to be a divsive topic in many facets of the tech space. Automation through generative AI functions can become a great boon for different spaces, but what about when it comes to leveraging AI for security in AV? We are once again joined by Josh. AI CEO Alex Capecelatro, Senior Solutions Specialist for Microsoft Mehryn Corrigan and Chief Revenue Officer for 22Miles...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We chat with DMF Lighting National Sales Director Michael Libman about their new outdoor lighting line, and what we can expect to find at booth 4112 during the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. Legrand is such a juggernaut that it would take two videos to see what they have in store for the show! We talk to Director of Channel Sales Chris Kovacek to discuss what we can find at booth 1506 from brands like Vaddio, Middle Atlant...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We talk to SurgeX Director of Sales for Residential Chad Russell about what they will have to showcase at booth 3920 during the show.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We chat with Z-Wave Alliance Executive Director Mitchell Klein about the return of the Platform Playground panel during the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We talk to Airzone Regional Sales Manager for US Central & West Bob Howey about what they will have in store for booth 4108 duing the show.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We sit down with Legrand Product Marketing Manager Richard Laliberty about the lighting solutions that Legrand will be showing off at booth 1506 during the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We talk to Hunter Douglas' Senior of Director of Product Scott Stephenson about what they have to show off at booth 2947 during the show. We also discuss their latest innovations with powered shades and the potential applications of th...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We sit down with Harman Senior Director of Product Strategy & Planning Jim Garrett to discuss what they will have to showcase during the show at Booth 2512. We also discuss the power of multi-channel audio in the residential space....

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We are joined by Krissy Budish from the Pioneer Music Company to discuss the PowerHouse Alliance, who has a booth at 2547 during the show. We get a preview of PowerHouse's "Scan-venture" to take attendees across their various partners...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. Pro Audio Technology President Paul Hales joins us to talk about both Pro Audio Technology and Theory Audio Design at the show. We discuss what to expect at booth 1543 as well as their demo space at 204. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We chat with Vanco's Director of Product Development & Technologies Brandon White to discuss what they will have in store at booth 1532 during the show. We also discuss the intersections between CEDIA Expo and the newly minted Comm...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We sit down with SavviHome CEO Gavin Lantzy about what they will have in store for their booth at C821 and what it means for SavviHome's first outing at the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We talk to Control Concepts' Founder Steve Greenblatt & Client Success Manager Brittany DiCesare about their class Understanding Personality Types for Increased Productivity and Success that will be part of both CEDIA Expo and Comm...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We are joined by "The Dude" of Just Add Power, Taft Stricklin, to discuss how they will be showcasing the power of their 4K60 streaming through a gaming setup at Booth 3412.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9. The show will feature a host of education and training as well as the latest innovations within the residential AV space. We sit down with Software Development Manager for BlackWire Designs Seth Johnson about what they will have in store at booth 4304. We also discuss what it means for the residential and commercial space to co-host CEDIA Expo...

CEDIA Expo 2023 returns to Denver from September 7-9, bringing together professionals and integrators together to see the latest innovations within the AV industry. We chat with RTI's Head of Global Marketing Bill Hensley about what they have in store at booth 3612, and what it means to be fully customizable with their smart home control automation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Artificial Intelligence has been a staple of science fiction for decades, ranging from dystopian nightmares to automated utopias. AI in the real world was relegated to systems like matchboxes able to 'learn' tic-tac-toe until the advent of computing. Now in 2023, AI is 'everywhere', be that machine learning, handling large amounts of data or generative systems. Today we sit down with Josh. AI CEO...

AtlasIED announced a collaboration with Fyne Audio at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando. This new brand featured a series of premium in-ceiling speakers, the first products developed as a strategic investment between the two companies. We sit down with AtlasIED Executive Vice President Matt Czyzewski, Director of Consultant Relations Ivan Schwartz and VP of Loudspeaker Strategy Graham Hendry. We discuss ho...

We are almost there! Just one more day until InfoComm 2023 returns to Orlando June 12-16, featuring all the latest innovations and solutions in the various verticals that cover the AV industry. Today we sit down with James Pietsch, Director of Global Accounts for Scalable Display Technologies to discuss their focus on projection mapping, dome screens and more. We also discuss what we will find at...

InfoComm 2023 is merely days away. From June 12-16, we'll be headed to Orlando to take a look at all the latest innovations and solutions from many different parts of the AV inudstry. We talk to Valens' Marketing Director Effi Goldstein about what they will be showcasing at Booth 3043 during the show. And since Effi is the new President of the HDBaseT Alliance, we discuss what that means going for...

In just one week the AV industry will be gathering for one of the biggest trade shows in North America. InfoComm 2023 comes to Orlando from June 12-16, highlighting the latest innovations in technology across many different spaces. We talk to RTI's Head of Global Marketing Bill Hensley about their fully customizable automation solutions, and what we can expect at Booth 4272 during the show. See Pr...