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Roland examines why mixing HD and 4K equipment can complicate production upgrades. Faye Bennett’s latest report challenges workplace AV teams to demonstrate business value beyond keeping systems running. Plus, Absen’s education display white paper explores usability, centralized management, and reliability across classrooms and campuses. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Patrick Norton and guests Jennifer Weaver of AVIXA and Erica Carroll of CharBett Strategies discuss whether cost, complexity, or demand is slowing 4K adoption. They also explore how AV teams can prove their value while managing daily support demands, and whether advanced classroom displays are becoming more accessible or widening the technology gap between institutions with different budgets. Host: Patrick Norton Guests: Jennifer Weaver – AVIXAErica Carroll – CharBett Strategies Roundtable Topics: rAVe Pubs – 4K Adoption ChallengesAV Magazine – Rethinking AV Workplace SupportAVNation – Absen White Paper Focuses on Higher Education Displays See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When should an AV project be judged: at handover or after years of real-world use? “Memory shortages aren't going away anytime soon,” and growing demand from AI could make the supply situation even tighter. What does that mean for AV manufacturers, integrators, and buyers? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek as they discuss long-term AV project performance, rising memory demand, and the potential challenges ahead for commercial AV. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Dawn Meade – TeamPeopleKristin Bidwell – AVCTTom Kehr – Almo This Week In AV: AV Network – TD Synnex to Acquire BlueStarAV Magazine – AV Sustainability Summit 2026Inavate – Logitech's Rally Bar 2 LaunchesUC Today – Cisco's Products at WebexOne 2026Essential Install – Crestron unveils DM NVX 370 Roundtable Topics: Inavate – Memory Shortages Continue in Tech SpacesAV Magazine – Evaluating Projects After Handoffs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Residential AV and lighting are coming deeper into the ProAV world, is that expanding the industry or blurring its identity? And when certification renewal is on the calendar, “the smartest RU choice is one that adds knowledge along with credits.” The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for a must-watch AVWeek exploring the changing boundaries of commercial AV, the place of residential technology and lighting at ProAV shows, and where professionals can find RUs that support both certification and career development.  Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVSharath Abraham – JabraTony Fragale – Midwich This Week In AV: Yahoo! Finance – Apple Prepares A Siri Powered Smart Home HubShure – IntelliMix Bar Pro Shipping NowInstallation International – Nureva launches AI-powered Room AssistantAVNation – Nexora Announces Five Outstanding Leaders Named Finalists for CRN’s 2026 Women of the Year Awards Roundtable Topics: AV Network – AVIXA Announces Leadership Team for RESIDE and LightapaloozaInavate – RCF Academy Now AVIXA RU ProviderInfoComm - Presenters Wanted for InfoComm 2027 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One bundle, multiple vendors, fewer integration headaches, but what happens when something goes wrong? And the consultant debate gets equally uncomfortable: “Disclosure names a conflict; it doesn’t remove it.” So, how much should supplier relationships matter when choosing AV advice? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for a must-watch AVWeek covering the latest commercial AV updates, including the real tradeoffs behind multi-vendor bundles and how to distinguish independent from affiliated consultants. Host: Tim Albright Guests:Samantha Haun – Presentations Concepts CorporationDan Gundry – Command+Control AllianceThis Week In AV:AV Network – Christopher Mounts Named Global CEO of FORTÉSound & Video Contractor – LG fights back against claims its TVs can secretly listen in on conversationsAV Magazine – ISE 2027 to grow floor space by 7% and spread to two sitesInstallation International – IBC 2026 draws over 41,000 attendees to AmsterdamAV Buyers' Club – Barco, Huddly and Shure Launch Microsoft Teams-Certified Bundle for Medium Meeting RoomsRoundtable Topics: AV Buyers' Club – Barco, Huddly and Shure Launch Microsoft Teams-Certified Bundle for Medium Meeting RoomsAV Magazine – AVIXA urged to look again at risk of bias in AV consultants See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AVI-SPL explores autonomous drone delivery for critical commercial AV equipment. D-Tools reports a sharply divided integration market, with a third of integrators growing more than 51% while another third declined by at least 21%. Plus, AVNation. TV has the latest from IBC 2026. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Patrick Norton and the AVWeek panel discuss whether drone delivery is practical or promotional, what the D-Tools data reveals about the state of the AV industry, and the growing demand for broadcast-quality video and AI-powered media tools. Host: Patrick Norton Guests: Dawn Meade – TeamPeopleRebecca Sullins – TEECOMJustin Dawson – All Things TechIE This Week In AV: rAVe Pubs – AVI-SPL Partners with Matternet for drone deliveryAV Magazine – D-Tools Report on industryD-Tools – 2026 Mid-Year ReportAVNation – IBC 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft Teams Rooms users face an important Android 10 and 11 lifecycle warning. Sony’s new SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10 PTZ cameras let AV pros choose between AI-powered auto-framing and a more traditional 4K PTZ camera. Plus, what can commercial AV learn from CEDIA Expo 2026?  The video version of this podcast can be found here.  Patrick Norton and the AVWeek panel discuss device lifecycle and security, whether customers really need AI in every AV product, and what Pro AV can take away from the residential technology market. Host: Patrick Norton Guests: Bill O'Donnell – RutgersMark Pescatore – SCNRenee Benson – Sony This Week In AV/ Roundtable Topics: CE Pro – CEDIA Expo 2026 WinnersAV Magazine – Teams Ending Support for Android 10 & 11AVNation – Sony Launches "AI-as-an-option" PTZ Cameras See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AV is consolidating fast, and the real debate is no longer whether it will continue, it’s whether customers will actually benefit from it. Meanwhile, Sony and VITEC put partnerships front and center: “The next competitive advantage may come from how well your technology works with someone else’s.” The video version of this podcast can be found here. Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return for another must-watch AVWeek episode exploring the latest moves shaping commercial AV. This week, they unpack the impact of consolidation on the industry and discuss why partnerships, compatibility, and broader technology relationships are becoming harder for manufacturers and customers to ignore. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Jennifer Weaver – AVIXAGeorge Chacko – Pace UniversityJason Haynie – Q2 This Week In AV: Inavate – NDI Hits 1.2 Million HardwarerAVe Pubs – Jabra Launches Jabra ReachAV Buyers Club – Epson Launches All-in-One dvLEDAV Magazine – Apple's New Mini Mac Includes USB-CCommercial Integrator – Sony's 2026 AV Tech Expo Dates Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – AV Consolidation and MergersrAVe Pubs – Sony & VITEC Partner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TAA compliance isn’t about national security. So why does that misconception still persist across AV? At the same time, global customers want “speed, predictability, and transparency” wherever they operate. Are AV organizations ready to deliver? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack the latest commercial AV developments, taking a closer look at TAA and BAA and discussing practical best practices for organizations that need to support customers around the world.  Host: Tim Albright Guests: David Maldow – Let's Do VideoPat Venditte – Pearl Technology This Week In AV: AV Magazine – FORTÉ acquires APAC’s largest AV integrator Vega GlobalInavate – D-Tools & Portal.io Announce MergerrAVe Pubs – Logitech Launches 10 New Partner Integrations for Logitech SpotAVIXA – AVIXA Xchange Is EvolvingSound & Video Contractor – AIMS Alliance Welcomes Bolin Technology and ITDev Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Trade Agreement Act ComplianceAV Network – FORTÉ and GPA Announce Split See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If one Sphere can make AV impossible to ignore, what could ten do? SAVe is pushing sustainability from industry promise to practical action, while AI raises a tougher question: when does an AI-generated response become a business record? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Tim Albright and his AV industry guests break it all down on AVWeek, from the promotional power of multiple Spheres and the real value of green initiatives for end users to the growing compliance challenge of AI across UC. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brandy Johnson - PTZOpticsBrock McGinnis - Nationwide AVChris Neto - MidwichThis Week in AV: Yahoo! Finance - Unified Communications and Collaboration Market to Surge to $715 Billion by 2035AV Buyers' Club - Vue Cinemas Adds Auri Assistive Listening Technology Across 200 ScreensAV Network - PTZOptics Launches Rise 4K PTZ CamerasAV Network - Q-SYS Welcomes Sharp to the Plug-In EcosystemCommercial Integrator - CI’s 40 Influencers Under 40: Class of 2026 Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine - Sphere Entertainment sets sights on at least 10 SpheresAVNation -Shure Secures Sustainability in AV (SAve) CertificationUCToday - AI Governance Reshaping Enterprise Communications Compliance See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One vendor controversy can change how an entire industry looks at a company. But should it change how you buy from them? And as ADI begins its next chapter as a public company, the ownership question gets even more interesting: private equity, public or private, which model wins? 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 exploring the latest news and developments across commercial AV, including vendor controversies and buyer risk, before taking on the ownership debate shaping the industry. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInMark Coxon – AVI-SPLChris Bishop – LynTec This Week In AV: AV Magazine – FORTÉ and GPA to end their partnership at end of yearAV Magazine – Elgato parent Corsair takes a minority stake in BitfocusrAVe Pubs – Uniguest Acquires Visix to Expand Workplace and Campus EngagementAtlasIED – AtlasIED Installed in 80% of J.D. Power’s Top 30 Airports of 2025AVNation – IP Showcase on the Water Announces Full Presentation Schedule for IBC2026 Roundtable Topics: AVNation – Daktronics NBA InvestigationrAVe Pubs – ADI Global Distribution Begins Trading on the New York Stock Exchange See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it finally time to stop treating 4K like an upgrade and start calling it the standard? And as immersive AV pushes entertainment beyond the screen, one thing is becoming clear: “experience” is no longer just the finishing touch, it’s becoming the main event. Host Tim Albright and industry experts return for another AVWeek episode, breaking down the latest trends and conversations impacting commercial AV including the industry’s move toward 4K adoption and how creating meaningful user experiences is becoming just as important as the technology behind them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does a CTS still open doors, or has experience become the only credential that really matters? Meanwhile, the display industry is bracing for another price surge, and if chipflation keeps climbing, someone in commercial AV is going to foot the bill. The only question is: who? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests are back with another must-watch AVWeek episode discussing the latest news, and updates shaping the commercial AV industry. From whether CTS certification still moves careers forward to who absorbs the cost of rising display prices, they unpack what's changing across the commercial AV industry. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Jenn Steinhardt – AVI-SPLWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInBill O'Donnell – Rutgers University This Week In AV: AV Magazine – Blackmagic co-founder sues directors over ‘A $98M stake’AV Buyers' Club – Fusion Signage Integrates With CanvaAV Magazine – Epson dominates sales ranking of B2B projectors in USAVNation – Extron Introduces a New Bluetooth to Dante InterfaceSCN – SCN Top AV Consultants 2026 Roundtable Topics: rAVe Pubs – Renewing Your CTS CertificationsAV Magazine – Chip Costs Continues to Rise See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Standards only matter if people know how to use them. So is IPMX finally reaching its turning point? At the same time, projection mapping is breaking free from big-budget productions. Great for the industry... or the beginning of a crowded market? The video version of this podcast can be found here. In this episode of AVWeek, Tim Albright and his AV industry guests explore why IPMX education could shape the next generation of AV professionals and what the rapid growth of projection mapping means for integrators, creators, and end users. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Jennifer Weaver – AVIXAPhillip Cordell – VisionaryAdrian Boyd – World Wide Technology This Week In AV: FOX 13 – Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and moreInavate – AVIXA to work with Futuresource to offer market insights for pro-AV verticalsrAVe Pubs – Siemens Acquires Precision InnovationsAV Magazine – Panasonic and Hive deliver huge museum upgrade in QatarAV Magazine – Poland unveils ‘Europe’s largest three-sided 3D LED screen’ Roundtable Topics: AV Network – IPMX Training Is OpenAV Magazine – Panasonic projection trucks to democratize mapping in US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Cheap gear is only cheap until it fails." Safety failures remind us what really matters, PoE is putting the amplifier under pressure, and consumer AV keeps promising professional results. But is the industry solving problems... or creating new ones? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Patrick Norton leads another engaging AVWeek conversation with industry experts as they tackle three debates shaping the future of commercial AV. From safety on live events to the future of audio infrastructure and the ongoing consumer-versus-pro equipment discussion, this episode asks the tough questions and challenges conventional thinking.  Host: Patrick Norton Guests: George Tucker – Corporate AVBC Hatchett – Vanderbilt University Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Stage Collapse in Italy, No InjuriesAVNation – AV Technology vs. Consumer ElectronicsInavate – Audio-Technica's Dante-Enabled Ceiling Speaker See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How long can "good enough" keep holding AV back? While higher ed and corporate spaces rethink technology standards, Microsoft is making an even bigger play with MDEP moving into displays. Is this the future of enterprise AV or another ecosystem battle? 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 tackling why "good enough" is no longer enough and what Microsoft's expanding MDEP strategy could mean for displays, IT management, and the future of enterprise AV. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVCara Shannon – CrestronKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedIn This Week In AV: Sound & Video Contractor – SMPTE Makes Its Standards Freely AccessibleShure – Shure Introduces Express Install for Microsoft Teams RoomsInavate – Kinly launches UK demo centre with HP Dimension and Google BeamAV Magazine – SiliconCore unveils ‘world-first native touch LED display’Installation International – Midwich announces dates for Tech Xpo 2026 Roundtable Topics: AV Network – Course Correction for AV SolutionsAV Magazine – MDEP's Role In AV Industry See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.