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Did Dave Labuskes change AVIXA, or did he change how the AV industry defines itself? CES 2026 sent a clear message with fewer cables, faster installs, and a serious rethink of what a video wall even needs. And as one industry leader put it, “AI isn’t experimental anymore” because 2026 is where edge intelligence, automation, and cybersecurity start separating hype from real-world impact. The video...

The start of a new year is time for reflection. We've already looked back at our conversations around the industry, now it's time to talk to some experts about the year that was 2025. We then turn it around and look forward to what's coming in 2026. What's the next big thing for AV? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the com...

As we are about to head into a new year, it's time we look back and see what the biggest stories for the AV industry were in 2025. We recap what really mattered to our companies from full-stack programming to immersive experiences and everything in between. The video version of this podcast can be found here. AVWeek is your place to get the latest news and information for the audiovisual industry....

IPMX testing is officially underway, putting the industry’s faith in certification to the real test. Can it finally fix AV-over-IP interoperability? At the same time, the AV Sustainability Summit surfaced a hard truth: circularity is no longer optional, and the gap between compliance and real change is getting harder to ignore. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright...

The Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform is spreading fast across Poly hardware but is ubiquity always a good thing for AV ecosystems? At the same time, Anthropic's Claude is about to become your default AI co-worker whether you opted in or not, forcing enterprises to confront the tension between breakthrough productivity and tightening privacy boundaries. The video version of this podcast can be f...

The SCN Top 50 isn’t just a leaderboard, it’s a snapshot of who’s shaping the future of commercial AV and what that means for customers making critical tech decisions. And patent battles are back in the spotlight, putting innovation and user confidence to the test. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright as he and top industry guests break down the biggest force...

The AV community is like a tight-knit family. And Thanksgiving is the best time to sit back and enjoy each other's company. Here's some holiday's greetings from our friends from all over the industry. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry. But this space is made up of all kinds of different individuals from all...

When your AV gear has to clear government approval just to make the DoDIN list, security isn’t optional, and JITC certification suddenly becomes a business advantage, not a checkbox. At the same time, managed services get pitched as the cure-all for every AV department, yet many organizations still wrestle with what “good support” should actually deliver. The video version of this podcast can be f...

Listen first, sell later, sounds simple, but most integrators get it backwards. AI just made drawing system schematics push-button easy, raising one big question: is this the future or a threat? Plus, 8K connectivity is racing ahead with insane bandwidth numbers, but are we chasing technology nobody asked for? The video version of this podcast can be found here. This week on AVWeek, host Tim Albri...

Corporate communications are leveling up, with organizations now producing internal broadcasts that rival media networks. But while studios get smarter, meeting rooms are changing too, driven by new software capabilities, hardware evolution, and the growing influence of IT decision makers. Add in location-aware tools and automated status tracking, and we’re entering a workplace where convenience a...

ISE's strategic move into EdTech is impressive, but what about healthcare, hospitality, and corporate spaces? The "it worked yesterday" excuse doesn't cut it when your boardroom AV fails, here's how to make sure it never happens again. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical...

Radio City Music Hall is getting the Sphere audio treatment, so which iconic venues deserve this immersive revolution next? AI platforms are now speaking your language to manage complex AV networks, literally. Four airports, hijacked screens, pro-Hamas propaganda, your AV network isn't just playing content anymore, it's a potential security vulnerability. The video version of this podcast can be f...

Here's the uncomfortable truth: the AV industry is stuck. Proprietary protocols, ecosystem fragmentation, and vendor-specific bottlenecks are holding back innovation and killing your project margins. But what if one platform proved that true interoperability isn't just possible, it's essential? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests br...

The Jupiter Systems divestment reignites the debate: government oversight in company ownership takes on new weight when mission-critical security technology and TAA/BAA compliance are involved. It’s a reminder of how the AV industry must balance innovation, global investment, and national security. In parallel, trade shows are bigger than ever but in today’s hyper-connected world, we need to rethi...

At WebexOne, Cisco unveiled the ultimate flex: AI so powerful it’s practically rewriting the rulebook for secure, intelligent meetings. Jabra and Huddly are keeping it real, no gimmicks, just AI that actually makes conferencing work better. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode covering criti...

400 square meters of programmable LEDs are transforming retail into data-driven storytelling platforms. And shifting from LEDs to holograms, Looking Glass claims their displays turn standard video into "lifelike 3D holograms," but where do these fit in commercial AV? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Dive deep with host Tim Albright and AV industry experts as they break down the...

Interactive displays in art installations and cultural parks are increasing visitor dwell time, LED technology is reshaping public engagement. MotoGP broadcasters ditched beta testing and went straight to air with AI-powered AR, could your next Zoom call feature virtual graphics? Reality check: Users don't think like engineers, and that iPad running your exact same interface just proved it.  ...

Here's a reality check: your "better" product might be losing to inferior competition right now. Savvy businesses are discovering that branded background music isn't just ambiance, it's measurable revenue impact. But as AI agents start making sales calls for AV distributors, we need to ask hard questions about automation boundaries. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Guest host P...

The "small" AV jobs everyone ignores are generating massive profits while enterprise projects gather dust and top integrators don't want you to know why. Vioso's new tech lets you literally step inside your CAD drawings, but here's the million-dollar question: does jaw-dropping innovation equal bottom-line results?  The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and hi...

Why does every technological "improvement" feel like opening Pandora's box of compatibility issues? Are we so obsessed with pixel counts that we've forgotten what actually makes meetings productive? Time for some uncomfortable truths about where our industry is headed. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch...

When rooms stop being "where it happens" and start being what happens, immersive AV storytellers are transforming spaces into living, breathing experiences. While we're celebrating innovation, let's spotlight the under-40 superstars who are already reshaping commercial AV from the ground up. Meanwhile, churches are quietly becoming the R&D labs of the AV world, proving that constraints breed t...

All-in-one displays are revolutionizing the way we work, but are we fully tapping into their potential? Could simple videoconferencing mistakes be costing you more than you think?  The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright as he dives into these exciting topics of the Commercial AV industry with industry experts. In this episode, they’ll discuss the rise of a...

"The future of AV cannot be built by any single vendor" – fighting words or industry truth? And turning the world's largest waterfall into a projection screen? Someone just redefined "thinking big." The video version of this podcast can be found here. Tim Albright is back with another must-watch AVWeek episode! He's joined by industry insiders to unpack the software-defined revolution transforming...

From festival fires to firmware fails, when the pressure's on, does manufacturer support rise to the occasion or leave you hanging? And as AV systems get smarter, firmware isn't just an update anymore, it's the DNA of innovation.  This week, Tim Albright joins AV leaders to break down the latest commercial AV updates, from the need for solid manufacturer support and design services to ensurin...

From the rise of enterprise-grade networking to the complexities of command center interoperability, the AV world is evolving at lightning speed. And with new cybersecurity threats looming, how can companies protect themselves? In this episode of AVWeek, Patrick Norton steps in as guest host, joined by top industry guests to explore the importance of robust networks in commercial AV, the growing r...