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Is Cisco redefining the rules of collaboration, or simply responding to where the market is already headed? Meanwhile, InfoComm is raising an important conversation: success isn't always measured by attendance, but by who walks through the doors and why they came. The video version of this podcast can be found here.  Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-wa...

InfoComm 2026 was one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry this year, showing off the amazing technology of our space. And we had so many interesting conversations and guests to talk to that we couldn't fit it into just one episode! The video version of this podcast can be found here. Today we are joined by Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts, Erica Carroll of Charbett Strategies, Ste...

InfoComm is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. It's not just a place to see the latest innovations in display, collaboration and so much more. It's a chance to see our colleagues in the AV community and join in a celebration of our industry. But mostly, to see some really cool gadgets. We sit in Midwich's wonderful booth space to talk to those attending the show in many different sector...

"Is this the end of projection?" It may sound dramatic, but Epson's move into dvLED is forcing the industry to ask tough questions. And as Sphere-inspired experiences find new homes and new audiences, another debate emerges: does innovation truly begin when technology moves beyond its original purpose? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert g...

The AV industry has spent years talking about interoperability. Now it's facing a bigger question: do customers really want open ecosystems, or have they already chosen convenience over choice? While Microsoft continues to dominate the meeting room conversation, OpenAV Cloud believes the future belongs to open APIs. That's a debate worth having. The video version of this podcast can be found here....

We love flexibility in tech. Until it means too many UC platforms, hidden costs, and teams drowning in complexity. Meanwhile, digital signage is starting to look a lot more like enterprise IT, where security and control drive the conversation. Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode diving into commercial AV updates, UC platform standardization,...

We talk a lot about “Zero Trust” in AV. But is the industry actually building systems worthy of that trust… or just throwing cybersecurity buzzwords around? And with Android devices heading toward end of life, what happens when meeting room technology is expected to outlive the software underneath it? Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode expl...

The AV industry loves a big partnership announcement. But as more companies bundle solutions into larger ecosystems, are we creating smarter experiences… or limiting flexibility and innovation? And bring the popcorn, the fight over wireless spectrum is becoming impossible to ignore, while harsh real-world environments continue exposing the weaknesses of traditional AV design. The video version of...

We love evolving technology. But the biggest problem is where that old tech goes when the new things come in. Or, in the case of a €400,000 experience shuttering, what happens to those solutions when projects don't pan out. What can we do to help the E-Waste issue rather than hinder it? And in keeping with AV enriching lives, looking at the power of audio systems like Auracast to assist hearing-im...

“Too much immersion” sounds like a contradiction, yet experiences like holographic storytelling are already testing that limit… and when campus AV becomes mission-critical, are IT teams truly set up to manage the scale? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch AVWeek episode, breaking down the fine line bet...

“Microsoft’s move away from Surface Hub reflects a software-first UC future,” raising a bigger question about the role of touch displays today, as “AI continues to redefine how AV systems are designed and experienced,” and NAB 2026 makes it clear… “networked, interoperable workflows are now the baseline for Pro AV.” The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his exp...

“AI-ready” isn’t a feature, it’s a test of whether your room works in the first place. That shift is putting pressure on the entire collaboration experience… but are we solving the fundamentals or chasing the label? And as interfaces disappear into walls, are we simplifying control or introducing new friction? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his panel of...

Is NAB the most overlooked opportunity in AV right now? Especially as broadcast and AV continue to collide. Because at the same time, “AI is no longer just a tool. it’s becoming the system behind the system.” And if intelligence is moving into the core, how much of AV is about to be redefined? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guest...

“We have way too many standards and too many proprietary systems for our own good.” That’s the uncomfortable truth behind where IPMX stands right now. It promises interoperability… but in a fragmented AV landscape, is that enough to actually simplify deployments? Meanwhile, displays have quietly evolved into networked infrastructure, not just screens. The video version of this podcast can be found...

We keep upgrading the tech but are we fixing the experience? That’s the real question behind today’s “broken” meeting rooms and maybe it starts with one simple shift: audio first, not video first. If people can’t hear clearly, nothing else matters. At the same time, third-party plugins promise efficiency but at what cost to network control and security? The video version of this podcast can be fou...

What happens when global tariffs start rewriting AV project margins overnight, and is the industry just expected to absorb the chaos? “Security gaps aren’t always external threats… sometimes they’re already inside your system,” and if standards feel like a slow process, are they actually the only thing holding the AV ecosystem together? The video version of this podcast can be found here. In this...

When classroom tech failures push 1 in 3 faculty to consider leaving, the stakes are clear. AV can’t just be installed and forgotten anymore. Are organizations finally ready to treat it like critical infrastructure? The video version of this podcast can be found here. In this AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack what customers actually need from modern AV strateg...

MicroLED revenue is expected to double this year. But is the technology finally ready for real AV deployments or still a high-end experiment? And while organizations rush to deploy new collaboration systems, one truth keeps showing up: if users aren’t trained properly, even the best technology fails. The video version of this podcast can be found here. In this episode of AVWeek, host Tim Albright...

Return-to-office mandates are being sold as “culture resets.” At the same time, AV Trust says our security practices “haven’t kept pace.” So let’s ask the uncomfortable question: are we demanding employees show up in person while the technology behind the walls still isn’t fully ready or fully secure? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert gu...

“MDEP fixes Android for enterprise.” That’s the promise. But is putting Microsoft at the center of your display strategy a smart move or a long-term lock-in? And, broadcast-grade production isn’t just for TV trucks anymore… it’s showing up in everyday AV installs. The video version of this podcast can be found here. This week, Tim Albright and his panel of industry experts return with another esse...

We had so much to talk about ISE 2026 that we couldn't keep it to one episode! Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. We discuss the craziest innovations we've seen on the show floor and what this show has meant for the AV community. The video version of this podcast can be found here. We bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry, including impor...

Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. It's where we see the latest and greatest technology from across the globe in Barcelona. We come from the show floor itself, in the Midwich booth, to talk about the tech that excites us. The video version of this podcast can be found here. We are joined in pairs by Chris Neto & Erica Carrroll, and Erin Maher-Moran &...

AV's normally all about showing off the cool tech we put into spaces. But is it worth it to the clients to see how the sausage is made? We look into making AV invisible and how that benefits both client and integrator. Plus, artificial intelligence is making RAM prices skyrocket. But we need those chips to make our own gear! Where's the line before this gets well out of hand? The video version of...

What happens when digital signage stops glowing and starts behaving like paper? And here’s the uncomfortable question higher ed keeps dodging. Are universities investing in AV that actually improves learning or just buying shiny tech because the budget says spend it? The video version of this podcast can be found here. In this must-watch AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert gu...

The chip shortage conversation is back, this time driven by AI reshaping the global supply chain, because of course it is. Meanwhile, AV pros are left with a familiar edge problem: choosing connectivity that makes sense when HDMI and USB-C now coexist with IP as the transport, and none of them are going away quietly. The video version of this podcast can be found here. In this week’s AVWeek episod...