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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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Zero Trust AV Networks | AVWeek 770

    We talk a lot about “Zero Trust” in AV. But is the industry actually building systems worthy of that trust… or just throwing cybersecurity buzzwords around? And with Android devices heading toward end of life, what happens when meeting room technology is expected to outlive the software underneath it? Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode exploring Zero Trust in AV, cybersecurity accountability, Android end-of-life, MDEP, and what it all means for the future of meeting room technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  2. 18 MAY

    Wireless Frequencies Are In Trouble | AVWeek 769

    The AV industry loves a big partnership announcement. But as more companies bundle solutions into larger ecosystems, are we creating smarter experiences… or limiting flexibility and innovation? And bring the popcorn, the fight over wireless spectrum is becoming impossible to ignore, while harsh real-world environments continue exposing the weaknesses of traditional AV design. 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 covering the partnerships reshaping commercial AV, the growing urgency around spectrum protection, and why smarter AV design matters more than ever in demanding environments. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Rebecca Sullins – AmpThinkRyan Gray – Yavapai CollegeMark Corbin – Vanco This Week In AV: AV Magazine – Leyard Europe Showcases Tool-less LED Video WallsAV Magazine – Interactive Hologram Deployed at LaGuardia AirportProSound Web – AVIXA Opens Applications for Michael Verguawen ScholarshipHigher Ed Media – HETMA Joins Media & Learning AssociationInstallation International – Registration Opens for IBC2026 Roundtable Topics: Inavate – Wireless Audio Spectrum at risk in EuropeAV Magazine – ClickShare & Logitech Bundle Certified for Teams Rooms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min

  3. 11 MAY

    Managing E-Waste In AV Products | AVWeek 768

    We love evolving technology. But the biggest problem is where that old tech goes when the new things come in. Or, in the case of a €400,000 experience shuttering, what happens to those solutions when projects don't pan out. What can we do to help the E-Waste issue rather than hinder it? And in keeping with AV enriching lives, looking at the power of audio systems like Auracast to assist hearing-impaired users. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join us every week as we tackle the biggest news and stories for the AV industry. We discuss important topics with a panel of experts across the field. Joining us this week is Kelly Perkins from Sound Control Technologies and Chuck Espinoza of Aurora Multimedia. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Kelly Perkins – Sound Control TechnologiesChuck Espinoza – Aurora Multimedia This Week In AV: ABC – Canvas Higher Education Software Hit in CyberattackCommercial Integrator – Crestron Stopping Tariff Surcharge, but Raising PricesAV Magazine – NETGEAR Sees Major Revenue Profit in Enterprise AVZoom – Zoom Integrates with ClaudeInavate – Lightware Opens Office in London Roundtable Topics: Inavate – Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds Experience To CloserAVe Pubs – Challenging E-Waste & Sustainability in AVAV Magazine – Auracast Technology To Be Utilized in London Transport See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min

  4. 4 MAY

    Putting The 'Fun' in Funeral AV | AVWeek 767

    “Too much immersion” sounds like a contradiction, yet experiences like holographic storytelling are already testing that limit… and when campus AV becomes mission-critical, are IT teams truly set up to manage the scale? 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, breaking down the fine line between innovation and overload in immersive tech, and what real best practices look like when managing AV across today’s increasingly complex campus environments. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Michelle Loret – AVEXJennifer Weaver – AVIXABlaine Brown – CTIThis Week In AV: Inavate – LED Studio goes into AdministrationAV Network – Biamp Celebrates 50 YearsZoom – Zoom Integrates with ClaudeAV Buyers Club – Barco & Huddly AV Magazine – World Recording Setting Projection MappingRoundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Funeral Uses Hologram AV for DeceasedAVNation – Reducing IT Burden in Higher Ed AV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  5. 27 APR

    The Microsoft Surface Hub Lineage Ends Here | AVWeek 766

    “Microsoft’s move away from Surface Hub reflects a software-first UC future,” raising a bigger question about the role of touch displays today, as “AI continues to redefine how AV systems are designed and experienced,” and NAB 2026 makes it clear… “networked, interoperable workflows are now the baseline for Pro AV.” The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his expert panel return with another must-watch AVWeek episode, diving into shifting UC priorities, what matters in AI-driven AV sessions, and the technologies emerging from NAB 2026 that are shaping the next wave of Pro AV. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJoel Carroll – Joel on LinkedInThis Week In AV: SVG Europe – NAB 2026 AttendanceAVIXA – AVIXA Acquires LightapaloozaInstallation International – Samsung's Largest Onyx DisplayAV Magazine – AV User Group Opens Dublin ChapterWebby Awards – 2026 Webby WinnersRoundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Microsoft Discontinuing Surface Hub seriesAV Buyers Club – InfoComm 2026 Showcasing 'real-world' AIAVNation – Audinate's NAB Showcase See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min

  6. 20 APR

    Using Gestures For Control Like It's 2009 | AVWeek 765

    “AI-ready” isn’t a feature, it’s a test of whether your room works in the first place. That shift is putting pressure on the entire collaboration experience… but are we solving the fundamentals or chasing the label? And as interfaces disappear into walls, are we simplifying control or introducing new friction? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his panel of AV industry experts bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode, unpacking the reality behind AI-ready spaces and the practicality of embedded touch interfaces. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVSteve Greenblatt – Control ConceptsTroy Hanna – 22MilesThis Week In AV: AV Network – AJA Acquires ComprimatoAV Network – Riedel Communications Acquires ARRIUC Today – Microsoft Discontinues Surface Hub DisplaysSCN – AVIXA Index Report for FebruaryPro Sound Web – InfoComm EDGE moved to 2027Roundtable Topics: rAVe Pubs – How AV Affects AI Meeting RoomsInavate – Using AR for Innovative Touch Panels See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min

  7. 13 APR

    You Should Be Headed To NAB 2026! | AVWeek 764

    Is NAB the most overlooked opportunity in AV right now? Especially as broadcast and AV continue to collide. Because at the same time, “AI is no longer just a tool. it’s becoming the system behind the system.” And if intelligence is moving into the core, how much of AV is about to be redefined? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode covering why NAB is back in the spotlight for AV pros and how AI is reshaping control, creativity, and system design. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Steph Beckett – rAVe PubsJimmy Vaughan – Microsoft This Week In AV: AV Magazine – X2O Closes After 20 YearsSCN – TSL Acquires JLCooper ElectronicsAV Network – LG's new MAGNIT LEDInstallation International – Legrand Hosting Day of Training at InfoComm 2026UC Today – ViewSonic's ViewBoard IFP41 Roundtable Topics: AVNation – Pre-NAB Event & More For NAB 2026Inavate – Full AI ExperiencerAVe Pubs – Rethinking Digital Signage See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  8. 6 APR

    For An Industry About Integration, Tech Should Work Together! | AVWeek

    “We have way too many standards and too many proprietary systems for our own good.” That’s the uncomfortable truth behind where IPMX stands right now. It promises interoperability… but in a fragmented AV landscape, is that enough to actually simplify deployments? Meanwhile, displays have quietly evolved into networked infrastructure, not just screens. 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 covering critical topics from the commercial AV world, including where IPMX truly stands in solving interoperability challenges and how commercial displays are reshaping enterprise and higher-ed environments. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Chris Neto – MidwichRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkTom Kehr – Almo This Week In AV: Residential Systems – Sony & TCL Partner for BRAVIA LineAV Magazine – Stratacache Layoffs Amidst Tariffs & Memory CostsAVNation – Samsung Introduces Color E-Paper DisplayrAVe Pubs – CEDIA Advocates for Industry at Capitol HillInavate – Absen Celebrates 25th Anniversary Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – IPMX Used in Science MuseumAVNation – Rethinking Commercial DisplaysAlmo - Effects of Throwaway LivingInavate – LED Glass Floor Removed at Big 12 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 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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