Connecting with audiovisual consultants. Peering into the future of ProAV at InfoComm 2018. Translating conference calls in real time.

Hacking voice control in ProAV installations. Microsoft upgrades to the Surface Hub 2. Creating unique audiovisual experiences in retail.

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Surface Hub 2: The return of Microsoft

Four years ago Microsoft almost exhibited at InfoComm 2014 with their original Surface Hub. Now, two weeks before InfoComm 2018 the technology giant announces the second generation of interactive displays; the Surface Hub 2. There are several reports that claim you can hack voice assistants. What will this do to the developing ProAV voice control market? Using audiovisual technology in creative retail spaces.

Read moreAVWeek 351: Ikea AV

Retail is open for ProAV dealers. Future proofing your next audiovisual design. Making the case for everything as a service.

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Everything as a service

Since it’s change from InfoComm International to AVIXA, the trade organization has made strides to reach out to industries they feel can benefit from ProAV. AVIXA has also done more research than in year’s past. A new report by the audiovisual trade group looks at opportunities in retail. Our panel discusses the various areas that can be sold “as a service”. How do you future-proof your next install?

Read moreAVWeek 350: As A Service

Experience and support

When TEECOM set about designing the new UC Berkeley Haas building, their aim was long-term use and the ability to support the tech. Disney has developed a new augmented and virtual reality input with “feeling”. What the new SDVoE design program means for the audiovisual industry.

Read moreAVWeek 349: Into the Oasis

Connecting around the AV campfire

The list of presentations for InfoComm 2018 Center Stage has been announced. How these presentations match up to other educational opportunities at the show. Crestron Masters has come and gone for 2018. The importance of this annual retreat for audiovisual control programmers. Racial diversity in the AV community.

Read moreAVWeek 348: AV Camp

Standards evolve in hearing assist and audio over the network

There is a new standard in hearing assistance systems. How this will change how ProAV dealers integrate the systems with new and existing audio systems. Dante expands to support AES67. The InfoComm show in June will highlight augmented reality and virtual reality in audiovisual designs.

Read moreAVWeek 347: Standard Issue

Growing the audiovisual industry market

AVIXA is continuing to head outside of the ProAV industry to connect to markets that need audiovisual help. Our panel discusses what other areas make sense for outreach. Harman has opened another experience center, this time in London. What are the benefits of regional offices for global manufacturers? NAB and ISC West were held this week. What trade shows are must-attends for the AV dealer?

Read moreAVWeek 346: Outside Outreach

If you touch the data, you are responsible

Dan Newman writes in Commercial Integrator this week about how the Facebook data issue is a cautionary tale for audiovisual integrators. Working with your manufacturer partners to expand globally. Samsung’s new cinema display and what it says about the cinema market and their Harman acquisition.

Read moreAVWeek 345: Flammable Data