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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 AV industry experts bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode, unpacking the reality behind AI-ready spaces and the practicality of embedded touch interfaces. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVSteve Greenblatt – Control ConceptsTroy Hanna – 22MilesThis Week In AV: AV Network – AJA Acquires ComprimatoAV Network – Riedel Communications Acquires ARRIUC Today – Microsoft Discontinues Surface Hub DisplaysSCN – AVIXA Index Report for FebruaryPro Sound Web – InfoComm EDGE moved to 2027Roundtable Topics: rAVe Pubs – How AV Affects AI Meeting RoomsInavate – Using AR for Innovative Touch Panels See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode covering why NAB is back in the spotlight for AV pros and how AI is reshaping control, creativity, and system design. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Steph Beckett – rAVe PubsJimmy Vaughan – Microsoft This Week In AV: AV Magazine – X2O Closes After 20 YearsSCN – TSL Acquires JLCooper ElectronicsAV Network – LG's new MAGNIT LEDInstallation International – Legrand Hosting Day of Training at InfoComm 2026UC Today – ViewSonic's ViewBoard IFP41 Roundtable Topics: AVNation – Pre-NAB Event & More For NAB 2026Inavate – Full AI ExperiencerAVe Pubs – Rethinking Digital Signage See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“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 Albright Guests: Chris Neto – MidwichRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkTom Kehr – Almo This 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 Anniversary Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – IPMX Used in Science MuseumAVNation – Rethinking Commercial DisplaysAlmo - Effects of Throwaway LivingInavate – LED Glass Floor Removed at Big 12 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Albright Guests: Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInKristin Bidwell – AVIXACriss Niemann – Shure This 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 31st Roundtable Topics: rAVe Pubs – Modern Meeting Spaces Still Need ImprovingInavate – Renkus Heinz Introduces Third Party PluginAVNation – AV over IP usage in Stadiums See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Albright Guests: Dan Ferrisi – Commercial IntegratorJennifer Weaver – AVIXAVanessa Tolisano – CTI This 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 2026 Roundtable 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 Cooperation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Albright Guests: Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJustin O'Connor – Justin on LinkedInRoss Noonan – DigiLED This 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 Winners Roundtable Topics: rAVe Pubs – Managed Services For AVAVNation – The Hidden Cost of Unreliable AV in Classrooms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – NationwideBrandy Johnson – PTZ OpticsZack Tremaine – Waukesha County Circuit Courts This 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 Nashville Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Micro LED Display Revenue DoublingTech Target – Training UC Deployment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 guests return with a focused AVWeek episode exploring the full spectrum of change in commercial AV, from the real-world impact of RTO on collaboration spaces and infrastructure planning to AV Trust’s potential influence on cybersecurity standards, accountability, and vulnerability disclosure across an increasingly connected ecosystem. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Kelly Teel – TLDJustin Dawson – Dublin City UniversitySusan Wilhite – BluefinThis Week In AV: Inavate – Google Collaboration With Neat & TeamsrAVe Pubs – AWS Elemental Inference AI ServicesAurora – Aurora Partners with NETGEARResidential Systems – ISE Launches ISE FoundationAV Magazine – Clive Couldwell Steps Down From AV MagazineRoundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Newcastle United Enforcing Return to OfficeAVNation – AV Trust Launches nonprofit organization See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“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 essential AVWeek episode focused on the realities shaping commercial AV. They share candid perspectives on MDEP’s move into displays and what that means for integrators and IT teams and explore the rising role of broadcast workflows in AV systems and how this shift is redefining expectations for performance and user experience. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Rebecca Sullins – AmpThinkDanny Hayasaka – MagoJoe Drury – Sony This Week In AV: AP News – Supreme Court Rejects TariffsAP News – French Government Switching UC PlatformsrAVe Pubs – Guitar Center Integrator for Titan StadiumSennheiser – Prototype Microphone Used in SuperbowlrAVe Pubs – Rise AV & Rise Broadcast Partner For International Womens DayProSound Web – InfoComm 2026 Registration Open Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – MDEP Solutions at ISE 2026AVNation – Vizrt Broadcast Solutions for Higher Education See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 important shows like this. We discuss the latest trends with a panel of experts to get the info you need. Joining us this week is Steph Beckett from rAVe Pubs, Jenny Hicks of Midwich, Iffat Chaudhry from M-Cube and Joe Way from UCLA. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Steph Beckett – rAVe PubsJenny Hicks – MidwichIffat Chaudhry – M-CubeJoe Way – UCLA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 & Steve Greenblatt discussing all things ISE 2026. The latest tech, the vibe of the AV community at a show like this, and what solutions you should be on the lookout for. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Erica Carroll – Charbett StrategiesChris Neto – MidwichErin Maher-Moran – Johns Hopkins UniversitySteve Greenblatt – Control Concepts This Week In AV: AVNation – Integrated Systems Europe 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 this podcast can be found here. Even before we hit the show floor in Barcelona, there's plenty of AV news to go around! While Tim is gearing up for Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Patrick Norton takes the helm to get you the latest stories surrounding our industry. We also have a panel of experts to discuss these topics, including Dawn Meade, Willie Franklin and Brittany Delgado. Host: Patrick Norton Guests: Brittany Delgado – Midwich USDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn This Week In AV: AV Magazine – French Government phasing out Zoom & TeamsThe Verge – Windows 11 suffering major patch issuesAV Network – Microsoft Partners with PSNI Global AllianceAV Magazine – Meta Horizons Workroom shutting downCommercial Integrator – CTI named Integrator of the Year 2025 Roundtable Topics: The Verge – Surge in RAM Pricing due to AIAV Magazine – Logitech's New Rally See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 guests unpack where e-paper fits into the future of commercial AV and take a hard look at AV spending in higher education. From sustainability and use cases to real-world value and waste, the panel dives into what matters and what doesn’t. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVGina Sansivero – AtlasIEDMichelle Loret – ITAVAI This Week In AV: AV Network – Online Instruments Acquires Level 3 AudiovisualSony – Sony and TCL Sign Memorandum of UnderstandingThe Verge – RAM Prices Going UpAV Magazine – Second Sphere to Launch in East CoastAVNation – Matt Clark Keynotes ISE 2026 Roundtable Topics: AV Buyers' Club – Glass-Media & Samsung Showcasing E-PaperAV Magazine – Higher Education & AV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break it down without the hype. They look at how concerned AV and IT managers should be about ongoing supply chain pressure, and how to design AV systems that balance edge connections with IP-based infrastructure without aging out at the next refresh cycle. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Erica Carroll – CharBett StrategiesKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInNathan Coutinho – Logitech This Week In AV: AV Magazine – Ricoh Acquires Presentation Products Inc.Shure – New Strategic Alliances TeamAV Magazine – Panasonic revealing new projection light source platformAV Magazine – Real Madrid experience for Apple Vision ProPSNI Global – New Board of DirectorsAVNation – Extron Appoints Kirsten Nelson as Public Relations Manager Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – AI Demanding Massive Amounts of ResourcesInavate – Extron's Switching Encoder See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 version of this podcast can be found here. In this must-watch AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests dig into the stories shaping commercial AV right now. From Labuskes’ lasting legacy at AVIXA, to the technologies from CES 2026 that actually matter, to where AI will deliver the biggest returns in 2026, this conversation brings clarity, context, and perspective you won’t get from headlines alone. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Chris Neto – MidwichRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkDaniel Centelles – LANG This Week In AV: AVNation – AVIXA CEO Announces RetirementAV Magazine – Exertis UK Places Distribution Company for SaleAxis – New UC ClientAV Network – Integration Guide to UCCAV Network – SCN's Hall of Fame 2025 Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Dave Labuskes RetiringrAVe Pubs – Focusing on AI & Cybersecurity in 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.