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All-in-one displays are revolutionizing the way we work, but are we fully tapping into their potential? Could simple videoconferencing mistakes be costing you more than you think?

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Join host Tim Albright as he dives into these exciting topics of the Commercial AV industry with industry experts. In this episode, they’ll discuss the rise of all-in-one displays, and how to avoid common videoconferencing blunders.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV
• Frank Padikkala – Zoom
• Rebecca Sullins – AmpThink

This Week In AV:

• Business Wire – Kinly Merges With Yorktel
• AV Magazine – Navori Labs Acquires signagelive
• AVNation – NETGEAR Joins OpenAV.Cloud
• Commercial Integrator – Shure President & CEO Keynotes SAVe Global Conference
• AV News Online – Nancy Knowlton Awarded Coronation Medal

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Network – All-In-One Display Solutions
• AV Magazine – Videoconferencing Mistakes To Avoid

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"The future of AV cannot be built by any single vendor" – fighting words or industry truth? And turning the world's largest waterfall into a projection screen? Someone just redefined "thinking big."

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Tim Albright is back with another must-watch AVWeek episode! He's joined by industry insiders to unpack the software-defined revolution transforming Pro AV infrastructure, explore the creative genius behind those mind-blowing Victoria Falls projections, and dive into how the power consumption needs of AV are evolving in this tech-driven landscape.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bren Walker – Kirkegaard
• Justin Dawson – Dublin City University
• Pat Venditte – Pearl Technologies

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – Elo Touch Solutions Sold to Zebra Technologies
• AV Network – AVIXA Pro AV Index for June
• AVNation – Extron's Ecofficent Initiative
• rAVe Pubs – Sennheiser Launches Wireless Planner

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Network – Software-Defined AV
• AV Magazine – Waterfall Projection Mapping
• AVNation – Evolution of E-Paper

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From festival fires to firmware fails, when the pressure's on, does manufacturer support rise to the occasion or leave you hanging? And as AV systems get smarter, firmware isn't just an update anymore, it's the DNA of innovation. 

This week, Tim Albright joins AV leaders to break down the latest commercial AV updates, from the need for solid manufacturer support and design services to ensuring redundant systems, backups, and documentation are in place. Plus, how firmware is driving the future of AV development and why support programs must deliver when it counts.

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From the rise of enterprise-grade networking to the complexities of command center interoperability, the AV world is evolving at lightning speed. And with new cybersecurity threats looming, how can companies protect themselves?

In this episode of AVWeek, Patrick Norton steps in as guest host, joined by top industry guests to explore the importance of robust networks in commercial AV, the growing role of IP in command centers, and how businesses can safeguard themselves against the latest Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities.

Host: Patrick Norton

Guests:

• Jennifer Weaver – Jennifer on LinkedIn
• Danny Hayasaka – Danny on LinkedIn
• Samantha Potter – Samantha on LinkedIn

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – Tomorrowland Stage Reconstruction
• SCN – Panasonic's Deal with ORIX Falls Through
• AVNation – Registration Opens for CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo
• The Verge – Google Killing their Short Links

Roundtable Topics:

• Commercial Integrator – Networks in Enterprise-Grade Projects
• AV Network – Interoperability for Command & Control Spaces
• The Verge – Vulnerability Found in Microsoft Sharepoint

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Forget hardware first, AI is now your AV technician! Jetbuilt's Jetbot proves software is officially running the show, not just supporting it. And Forrester's UCaaS rankings just sparked major debates about who really deserves the top spots.

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Join host Tim Albright and a panel of AV pros as they break down what the software-first revolution means for AV/IT leaders and the entire industry. Plus, get the unfiltered take on Forrester's UCaaS evaluation, what they nailed, what they missed, and who got completely overlooked.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedIn
• Garth Lobban – Garth on LinkedIn
• Craig Durr – Collab Collective

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – Encocomm #1 Integrator in Europe
• AV Magazine – DCC Sells Exertis
• Commercial Integrator – Christie Digital selling Pandora's Box line
• TechCrunch – Google adds calling features to Gemini
• AT Today – Smart Glasses from Envision

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Buyers' Club – Jetbuilt's AI-Powered Jetbot
• UC Today – Zoom, Google, Cisco & Microsoft lead UC

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Distributors are now P&L game-changers, they're transforming integrator profit margins! And training revolution is here – online certifications vs. hands-on mastery showdown!

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Get ready for another power-packed episode as Tim Albright and our industry guest tackle the hottest topics shaping commercial AV’s future. From redefining distributor roles as strategic business partners to exploring the evolving landscape of education, dive into how online learning is reshaping training, the different learning styles impacting career growth, and what it will take to bring more young talent into the AV industry. Plus, unpack how distributors can add real value to AV and IT user projects like never before.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• James King – Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
• Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedIn
• Nathan Coutinho – Logitech
• Victoria Ferrari– CTI

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – Panasonic Calls off Projector Business Sale
• AV Magazine – ClearOne Looking For A Buyer
• AVNation – LG Debuts ChromeOS Slot-in Device for CreateBoard
• AVNation – EVONA 2030 Award Winners

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Network – A Look At "Pick, Pack, Ship"
• AVNation – Extron's AV Specialist Available Online

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Private equity isn’t dabbling, they’re going all in. 26North’s acquisition of AVI-SPL isn’t just a deal, it’s a signal that AV integration is entering a new era. InfoComm 2025 lit up the scene with display tech so advanced, it’s blurring the line between “need” and “want” for big, bold visuals in commercial spaces.

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Host Tim Albright is joined by AV experts to break down what AVI-SPL’s next chapter means for the industry, spotlight the most disruptive display tech from InfoComm 2025, and unpack how market consolidation is reshaping decision-making across the AV ecosystem.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV
• Neil Fluester – Neil on LinkedIn

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – Hall Technologies Acquires Atlona
• AV Network – Audinate Acquires Iris Technologies
• Higher Ed AV Media – HETMA's #Roadto10K
• Conference Meeting & World – Record-Breaking Projection Mapping in Singapore

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – North26 To Acquire Major Stake in AVI-SPL
• AVNation – Display Technology Highlights from InfoComm 2025
• Mondo – Sennheiser's 2024 Report

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If you’re still thinking “tech first,” you’re already behind. The real winners in 2030 will be those creating seamless, unforgettable experiences and that message rang loud at the InfoComm discussion on AV in 2030.

This week on AVWeek, Tim Albright dives into the conversation shaping the next era of ProAV. From the redefined future of work and the rise of AI in the workplace, to the growing influence of experiential design and the critical demand for interoperability, this episode breaks down what’s coming and how AV pros can lead the charge instead of playing catch-up.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bren Walker – Kirkegaard AV
• Mark Coxon – AVI-SPL

This Week In AV:Commercial Integrator – 26North Acquires Stake in AVI-SPL

• AV Network – InfoComm 2025 Attendance Numbers
• AV Magazine – First In-Ice LEDs in Arena
• Wired – Microsoft Retires Blue Screen of Death

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Network – The Next Big AV Thing

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InfoComm 2025 is one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. It's so big, we couldn't fit everything into just one episode! In part 2 of our conversations at the show in the Midwich recording studio, we talk to Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts (and host of A State of Control), Joe Way from UCLA and Neil Fluester about all thing InfoComm. The vibe of the show, what they saw that amazed them, and the future of our industry moving forward.

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Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:Steve Greenblatt – Control Concepts
• Joe Way – UCLA
• Neil Fluester – Neil on LinkedIn

Roundtable Topics:

• AVNation – Our Coverage of InfoComm 2025

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InfoComm 2025 returns to Orlando, showcasing the latest innovations in technology of the AV industry. We sit in the middle of one of the largest trade shows for our community in Midwich US's studio to discuss everything that's happened at the show. We talk about the trade show experience, the coolest things we found on the floor, the future of the industry and much more.

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Every week we take a look at the biggest news and stories surrounding the AV industry. Well, this week the big story is InfoComm 2025. And to do just that we have gathered a rotating roundtable of guests to talk about it all. This episode we are joined by Iffat Chaudhry from Involve, Chris Neto of Midwich US, Brittany DiCesare from Control Concepts and Justin Watts of AMD.

Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:Iffat Chaudhry – Involve Visual Collaboration
• Chris Neto – Midwich US
• Brittany DiCesare – Control Concepts
• Justin Watts – AMD

Link to Articles:

• AVNation – InfoComm 2025 Coverage

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