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For An Industry About Integration, Tech Should Work Together! | AVWeek

“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 here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world, including where IPMX truly stands in solving interoperability challenges and how commercial displays are reshaping enterprise and higher-ed environments.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Chris Neto – MidwichRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkTom Kehr – AlmoThis Week In AV:Residential Systems – Sony & TCL Partner for BRAVIA LineAV Magazine – Stratacache Layoffs Amidst Tariffs & Memory CostsAVNation – Samsung Introduces Color E-Paper DisplayrAVe Pubs – CEDIA Advocates for Industry at Capitol HillInavate – Absen Celebrates 25th AnniversaryRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – IPMX Used in Science MuseumAVNation – Rethinking Commercial DisplaysAlmo - Effects of Throwaway LivingInavate – LED Glass Floor Removed at Big 12See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Audio is Do Or Die For Meetings | AVWeek 762

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 found here.Host Tim Albright and his panel of AV industry experts bring you another essential AVWeek episode, tackling why meeting rooms still frustrate users, why an audio-led approach is critical to better collaboration, and how IT managers should evaluate third-party plugin ecosystems without compromising performance or security.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInKristin Bidwell – AVIXACriss Niemann – ShureThis Week In AV:Inavate – Apogee Insights Acquires PMA ResearchAV Buyers Club – AVer's TR535 receives Microsoft Teams CertificationAtlasIED – AtlasIED Unveils AIX Platform at ISC West 2026Installation International – Cisco Executive Keynoting InfoComm 2026HETMA – HETMA Board Nominations End March 31stRoundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – Modern Meeting Spaces Still Need ImprovingInavate – Renkus Heinz Introduces Third Party PluginAVNation – AV over IP usage in StadiumsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over £40,000 In Stolen Audio Equipment | AVWeek 761

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 episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek conversation diving into the ripple effects of tariffs, real-world AV security risks sparked by recent theft incidents, and why standards are becoming critical to long-term industry innovation.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dan Ferrisi – Commercial IntegratorJennifer Weaver – AVIXAVanessa Tolisano – CTIThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – TPiMEA Awards & IAAPA Postponed Due to WarrAVe Pubs – Javed Khan named new Neat CEOInavate – Women in AV Startup CompetitionAVNation – Pleneo Receives AI Governance CertificationAV Network – Ilya Bukshteyn to Keynote InfoComm 2026Roundtable Topics:Commercial Integrator – Tariff Impacts in AV IndustryAV Magazine – Worker Steals over £40,000 in Microphones from Royal Albert HallAVNation – Raising the Standard for Industry CooperationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Managed Services Matter | AVWeek 760

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 strategies and why managed AV conversations are accelerating. They also explore how AV pros can explain the real value of reliable classroom AV to administrators making the budget calls.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJustin O'Connor – Justin on LinkedInRoss Noonan – DigiLEDThis Week In AV:Facility Executive – Worker DIY Fixes to Office Tech in StudyAV Magazine – Barco to Acquire VerVentAV Network – NSCA Acquires Navigate Management ConsultingAV Magazine – ATEN Utilizes 'KVM over IP'AV Magazine – AV Awards Americas WinnersRoundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – Managed Services For AVAVNation – The Hidden Cost of Unreliable AV in ClassroomsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MicroLED Will Be Worth BILLIONS! | AVWeek 759

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 and his industry expert guests unpack two important conversations shaping the commercial AV landscape. From the rise of MicroLED displays to the best ways organizations can train teams on new communication systems, this discussion offers valuable insights for AV professionals, integrators, and IT leaders alike.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – NationwideBrandy Johnson – PTZ OpticsZack Tremaine – Waukesha County Circuit CourtsThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – ISE Hall Zero Cost Rises from €165m to €365.4mAV Network – AVIXA Report for JanuaryAV Magazine – AV Robotics Trends in BroadcastingEssential Install – Yorktel-Kinly Consolidates BrandSennheiser – Sennheiser Moving To Rock NashvilleRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Micro LED Display Revenue DoublingTech Target – Training UC DeploymentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.