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Microsoft is cutting workforce costs while investing heavily in AI. Could AV/UC be next to feel the pressure? And when it comes to talent, “Hiring is only half the battle. Developing people is what matters next.”

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests explore the latest developments across commercial AV, from Microsoft's changing workforce strategy to the growing need to develop stronger, future-ready technical teams.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Cindy Davis – AV Technology
• Rebecca Sullins – TEECOM
• Ryan Gray – Yavapai College

This Week In AV:

• Kinly – Tom Martin to Become CEO and Ken Scaturro to Join the Board
• AV Magazine – Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms to offer improved interoperability
• AV Network – Maryland county approves plan to bring a Sphere to National Harbor
• Inavate – Spark 2027 expands at Fira Montjuïc with immersive technology program

Roundtable Topics:

• Reuters – Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs
• rAVe Pubs – How We Develop People Matters

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Navori Labs is betting on an all-in-one digital signage platform, but does the industry really need another solution? Amazon's $699 signage display is shaking up the conversation around who belongs in commercial AV. And the OpenAI security case delivers a warning: “Not every AV security threat comes through the network.”

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break down the latest commercial AV developments, from digital signage competition and Amazon's market expansion to protecting conference rooms against insider security threats.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Craig Durr – Collab Collective
• Phillip Cordell – Visionary
• Victoria Ferrari – M3 Technology

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – Sony Wins Emmy for NMOS
• AV Magazine – Amazon Enters Digital Signage
• Installation International – Rise AV launches North America Council
• AV Magazine – Daktronics to Close Factory in Ireland

Roundtable Topics:

• AVNation – OpenAI Bugging Incident
• AV Network – Management Platform Options

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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.

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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 – AVIXA
• Erica Carroll – CharBett Strategies

Roundtable Topics:

• rAVe Pubs – 4K Adoption Challenges
• AV Magazine – Rethinking AV Workplace Support
• AVNation – Absen White Paper Focuses on Higher Education Displays

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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?

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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 – TeamPeople
• Kristin Bidwell – AVCT
• Tom Kehr – Almo

This Week In AV:

• AV Network – TD Synnex to Acquire BlueStar
• AV Magazine – AV Sustainability Summit 2026
• Inavate – Logitech's Rally Bar 2 Launches
• UC Today – Cisco's Products at WebexOne 2026
• Essential Install – Crestron unveils DM NVX 370

Roundtable Topics:

• Inavate – Memory Shortages Continue in Tech Spaces
• AV Magazine – Evaluating Projects After Handoffs

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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.”

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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 AV
• Sharath Abraham – Jabra
• Tony Fragale – Midwich

This Week In AV:

• Yahoo! Finance – Apple Prepares A Siri Powered Smart Home Hub
• Shure – IntelliMix Bar Pro Shipping Now
• Installation International – Nureva launches AI-powered Room Assistant
• AVNation – 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 Lightapalooza
• Inavate – RCF Academy Now AVIXA RU Provider
• InfoComm - Presenters Wanted for InfoComm 2027

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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?

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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 Corporation
• Dan Gundry – Command+Control Alliance
• This Week In AV:AV Network – Christopher Mounts Named Global CEO of FORTÉ
• Sound & Video Contractor – LG fights back against claims its TVs can secretly listen in on conversations
• AV Magazine – ISE 2027 to grow floor space by 7% and spread to two sites
• Installation International – IBC 2026 draws over 41,000 attendees to Amsterdam
• AV Buyers' Club – Barco, Huddly and Shure Launch Microsoft Teams-Certified Bundle for Medium Meeting Rooms

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Buyers' Club – Barco, Huddly and Shure Launch Microsoft Teams-Certified Bundle for Medium Meeting Rooms
• AV Magazine – AVIXA urged to look again at risk of bias in AV consultants

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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.

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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 – TeamPeople
• Rebecca Sullins – TEECOM
• Justin Dawson – All Things TechIE

This Week In AV:

• rAVe Pubs – AVI-SPL Partners with Matternet for drone delivery
• AV Magazine – D-Tools Report on industry
• D-Tools – 2026 Mid-Year Report
• AVNation – IBC 2026

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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? 

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 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 – Rutgers
• Mark Pescatore – SCN
• Renee Benson – Sony

This Week In AV/ Roundtable Topics:

• CE Pro – CEDIA Expo 2026 Winners
• AV Magazine – Teams Ending Support for Android 10 & 11
• AVNation – Sony Launches "AI-as-an-option" PTZ Cameras

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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.”

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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 – AVIXA
• George Chacko – Pace University
• Jason Haynie – Q2

This Week In AV:

• Inavate – NDI Hits 1.2 Million Hardware
• rAVe Pubs – Jabra Launches Jabra Reach
• AV Buyers Club – Epson Launches All-in-One dvLED
• AV Magazine – Apple's New Mini Mac Includes USB-C
• Commercial Integrator – Sony's 2026 AV Tech Expo Dates

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – AV Consolidation and Mergers
• rAVe Pubs – Sony & VITEC Partner

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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?

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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 Video
• Pat Venditte – Pearl Technology

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – FORTÉ acquires APAC’s largest AV integrator Vega Global
• Inavate – D-Tools & Portal.io Announce Merger
• rAVe Pubs – Logitech Launches 10 New Partner Integrations for Logitech Spot
• AVIXA – AVIXA Xchange Is Evolving
• Sound & Video Contractor – AIMS Alliance Welcomes Bolin Technology and ITDev

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – Trade Agreement Act Compliance
• AV Network – FORTÉ and GPA Announce Split

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