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From the Network for the Audiovisual industry comes the weekly news round up. Each week we gather the most important and impactful news to the AV industry, gather a group of AV professionals, and discuss what the impact of the news will be on the industry.

  1. 17 HR AGO

    Sometimes AV is Better Left Unseen | AVWeek 754

    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.

    32 min

  2. 26 JAN

    Is Higher Ed Wasting Money on AV? Not (Our) Clickbait | AVWeek 753

    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.

    38 min

  3. 19 JAN

    What To Do When AI's Taking All The RAM | AVWeek 752

    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.

    29 min

  4. 12 JAN

    Highlights From CES 2026 | AVWeek 751

    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.

    36 min

  5. 5 JAN

    The Future of AV in 2026 | AVWeek 750

    The start of a new year is time for reflection. We've already looked back at our conversations around the industry, now it's time to talk to some experts about the year that was 2025. We then turn it around and look forward to what's coming in 2026. What's the next big thing for AV? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the commercial side of the AV industry. We do so with a panel of experts for insights and more. This episode we arer joined by Steph Beckett of rAVe Pubs, Amala Reddie from Commercial Integrator, and Guy Campos from AV Magazine. Host: Tim Albright Guests:Amala Reddie – Commercial IntegratorGuy Campos – AV MagazineSteph Beckett – rAVe Pubs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  6. 29/12/2025

    The TOP Stories for AV in 2025 | AVWeek 749

    As we are about to head into a new year, it's time we look back and see what the biggest stories for the AV industry were in 2025. We recap what really mattered to our companies from full-stack programming to immersive experiences and everything in between. The video version of this podcast can be found here. AVWeek is your place to get the latest news and information for the audiovisual industry. We talk to experts in and around the AV space to have insightful and entertaining chats with a community that loves to talk tech. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Bren Walker – KirkegaardJoe Dunbar – Midwich USTim Van Woeart – Rutgers UniversityBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVCraig Durr – Collab CollectiveMisty Chalk – BrightSignJames King – Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLVKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInNathan Coutinho – LogitechVictoria Ferrari– CTIFrank Padikkala – ZoomRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJustin Watts – AMDSharath Abraham – Jabra This Year In AV: AVWeek 705 – Immersive Audio from ChristieAVWeek 718 – Full Stack AVAVWeek 725 – Evolving "Pick, Pack, Ship"AVWeek 730 – Videoconferencing ErrorsAVWeek 739 – Single Pane of Glass AV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min

  7. 22/12/2025

    The Never-Ending Standards Race | AVWeek 748

    IPMX testing is officially underway, putting the industry’s faith in certification to the real test. Can it finally fix AV-over-IP interoperability? At the same time, the AV Sustainability Summit surfaced a hard truth: circularity is no longer optional, and the gap between compliance and real change is getting harder to ignore. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright teams up with battle-tested industry experts to deliver another powerful AVWeek episode, dissecting the commercial AV developments including the debut of IPMX certification protocols, and the rising influence of sustainability metrics in procurement. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Bill Lawrence – CTIBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & Tobago This Week In AV: AV Network – AVIXA Growth Report for OctoberAV Magazine – Mersive Management Takes Controlling StakeLogitech – Logitech Named in "Best in Business" ListInavate – INFiLED Installation in Dubai Roundtable Topics: Inavate – AIMS Announces Certification Testing for IPMXAV Magazine – AV Sustainability Summit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  8. 15/12/2025

    AI Is Eating Its Own Tail | AVWeek 747

    The Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform is spreading fast across Poly hardware but is ubiquity always a good thing for AV ecosystems? At the same time, Anthropic's Claude is about to become your default AI co-worker whether you opted in or not, forcing enterprises to confront the tension between breakthrough productivity and tightening privacy boundaries. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright and top industry voices for this week's must-watch AVWeek episode, where they tackle the biggest moves in commercial AV. They break down HP's Poly- Microsoft integration strategy, dissect the compliance maze surrounding Microsoft’s multi-model AI approach, and explore what these shifts mean for IT leaders, integrators, and end users navigating rapid transformation. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Bren Walker – KirkegaardBC Hatchett – Vanderbilt UniversityTravis Cawthorne – Kramer This Week In AV: IT Channel Oxygen – Exertis Cutting 1000 Jobs in UKAVNation – Broadsign to Acquire Place ExchangeMicrosoft – New Feature for Reporting Suspicious CallsAV Magazine – First 'first sound-transparent passive' Theater in Germany Sennheiser – Firmware Updates for TC Bars Roundtable Topics: AV Buyers' Club – HP Integrating MDEP into Poly SolutionsUC Today – Anthropic's Claude to Be Enabled in Microsoft AI See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
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From the Network for the Audiovisual industry comes the weekly news round up. Each week we gather the most important and impactful news to the AV industry, gather a group of AV professionals, and discuss what the impact of the news will be on the industry.

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