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AV+, the new podcast from Commercial Integrator magazine, tackles all things commercial tech & pro AV integration.
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AV+ Podcast: CTI and Vistacom Give Inside Scoop on Recent Acquisition
CTI acquiring Vistacom — news that broke Feb. 13 — is arguably the biggest pro AV merger and acquisition news in months. That's why Commercial Integrator brought together John Laughlin, CEO and president of CTI, as well as Angela Nolan, formerly the CEO of Vistacom, to give AV+ the inside scoop.Here, they touch on how the deal came together and, more importantly, why each company chose the other. In this candid discussion, Laughlin and Nolan go into detail on the timeline for the acquisition,...
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AV+ Podcast: Sharp Shares Latest on Joint Venture, ISE 2024
On this special edition of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, group editor, commercial and security, Emerald, talks with Todd Bouman, EVP, proAV display business, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. Together, they discuss the latest on the company's Sharp/NEC joint venture and how the company has gained brand clarity under the Sharp name. In addition, the duo discusses Sharp's sustainable solutions, key product launches and updates at ISE 2024.The duo touches on all of the follo...
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AV+ Podcast: Frederick Loucks on Outcome Assurance for Technology Integration
On this episode of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security at Emerald, talks with Frederick Loucks, consultant to manufacturers, integrators and end-user organization, about the need for integrators to have a value-based, proactive approach rather than a conventional reactive approach. He emphasizes the significance of technology integration and the concept of outcome assurance.The duo discusses the following:the importance of invisible technology that support...
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AV+ Podcast: Six Trends Affecting Control Rooms & Operations Center
On this episode of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator, talks with Shane Vega, VP of marketing at Userful, about the trends shaping control rooms and operations centers.The duo discusses the following: the importance of operator fatigue and attention to detail (4:24)digital transformation in control room environments (6:31) the role of human machine interfaces in improving industrial control processes (13:53) videoconferencing and real-ti...
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AV+ Podcast: AV Gives: Supporting Rosie Riveters & Fostering Industry Equity
On this episode of AV+ host, Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator, talks with two industry luminaries, Jennifer Goodyer, sales manager at RTSales and Erica Carroll, sales manager, product training and adoption at Mersive Technologies, about about the Rosie Riveter foundation.They discuss the following:What is Rosie the Riveter campaign and how to get involved? (13:10) Fundraising efforts in conjunction with AVIXA Women's Council (15:24)Nurturing interest in AV at a young...
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AV+ Celebrates IWD with Female Industry Luminaries
As we celebrate International Women's Day (#IWD2023), AV+ is honored to be joined by four inspiring women in the commercial AV industry. From VPs, managers, thought-leaders, to engineers and advocates, these women are changing the landscape in the audiovisual industry and making their mark on the world. Hear stories from these industry luminaries:Tammy Fuqua, developer partner manager for Q-SYS; co-chair AVIXA Women's Council; LAOC co-leader for the AVIXA Women's CouncilAlthea Ricketts, VP of...