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“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...

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...