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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. 11h ago

    How Bias Affects AV Projects | AVWeek 788

    One bundle, multiple vendors, fewer integration headaches, but what happens when something goes wrong? And the consultant debate gets equally uncomfortable: “Disclosure names a conflict; it doesn’t remove it.” So, how much should supplier relationships matter when choosing AV advice? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for a must-watch AVWeek covering the latest commercial AV updates, including the real tradeoffs behind multi-vendor bundles and how to distinguish independent from affiliated consultants. Host: Tim Albright Guests:Samantha Haun – Presentations Concepts CorporationDan Gundry – Command+Control AllianceThis Week In AV:AV Network – Christopher Mounts Named Global CEO of FORTÉSound & Video Contractor – LG fights back against claims its TVs can secretly listen in on conversationsAV Magazine – ISE 2027 to grow floor space by 7% and spread to two sitesInstallation International – IBC 2026 draws over 41,000 attendees to AmsterdamAV Buyers' Club – Barco, Huddly and Shure Launch Microsoft Teams-Certified Bundle for Medium Meeting RoomsRoundtable Topics: AV Buyers' Club – Barco, Huddly and Shure Launch Microsoft Teams-Certified Bundle for Medium Meeting RoomsAV Magazine – AVIXA urged to look again at risk of bias in AV consultants See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Sep 21

    Let The Drones Bring You AV Equipment | AVWeek 787

    AVI-SPL explores autonomous drone delivery for critical commercial AV equipment. D-Tools reports a sharply divided integration market, with a third of integrators growing more than 51% while another third declined by at least 21%. Plus, AVNation. TV has the latest from IBC 2026. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Patrick Norton and the AVWeek panel discuss whether drone delivery is practical or promotional, what the D-Tools data reveals about the state of the AV industry, and the growing demand for broadcast-quality video and AI-powered media tools. Host: Patrick Norton Guests: Dawn Meade – TeamPeopleRebecca Sullins – TEECOMJustin Dawson – All Things TechIE This Week In AV: rAVe Pubs – AVI-SPL Partners with Matternet for drone deliveryAV Magazine – D-Tools Report on industryD-Tools – 2026 Mid-Year ReportAVNation – IBC 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Sep 14

    Teams Is Ending Android Support (Don't Panic!) | AVWeek 786

    Microsoft Teams Rooms users face an important Android 10 and 11 lifecycle warning. Sony’s new SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10 PTZ cameras let AV pros choose between AI-powered auto-framing and a more traditional 4K PTZ camera. Plus, what can commercial AV learn from CEDIA Expo 2026?  The video version of this podcast can be found here.  Patrick Norton and the AVWeek panel discuss device lifecycle and security, whether customers really need AI in every AV product, and what Pro AV can take away from the residential technology market. Host: Patrick Norton Guests: Bill O'Donnell – RutgersMark Pescatore – SCNRenee Benson – Sony This Week In AV/ Roundtable Topics: CE Pro – CEDIA Expo 2026 WinnersAV Magazine – Teams Ending Support for Android 10 & 11AVNation – Sony Launches "AI-as-an-option" PTZ Cameras See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Sep 7

    The Looming AV Consolidation | AVWeek 785

    AV is consolidating fast, and the real debate is no longer whether it will continue, it’s whether customers will actually benefit from it. Meanwhile, Sony and VITEC put partnerships front and center: “The next competitive advantage may come from how well your technology works with someone else’s.” The video version of this podcast can be found here. Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return for another must-watch AVWeek episode exploring the latest moves shaping commercial AV. This week, they unpack the impact of consolidation on the industry and discuss why partnerships, compatibility, and broader technology relationships are becoming harder for manufacturers and customers to ignore. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Jennifer Weaver – AVIXAGeorge Chacko – Pace UniversityJason Haynie – Q2 This Week In AV: Inavate – NDI Hits 1.2 Million HardwarerAVe Pubs – Jabra Launches Jabra ReachAV Buyers Club – Epson Launches All-in-One dvLEDAV Magazine – Apple's New Mini Mac Includes USB-CCommercial Integrator – Sony's 2026 AV Tech Expo Dates Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – AV Consolidation and MergersrAVe Pubs – Sony & VITEC Partner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Aug 31

    TAA Compliance Isn't What You Think It Is | AVWeek 784

    TAA compliance isn’t about national security. So why does that misconception still persist across AV? At the same time, global customers want “speed, predictability, and transparency” wherever they operate. Are AV organizations ready to deliver? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack the latest commercial AV developments, taking a closer look at TAA and BAA and discussing practical best practices for organizations that need to support customers around the world.  Host: Tim Albright Guests: David Maldow – Let's Do VideoPat Venditte – Pearl Technology This Week In AV: AV Magazine – FORTÉ acquires APAC’s largest AV integrator Vega GlobalInavate – D-Tools & Portal.io Announce MergerrAVe Pubs – Logitech Launches 10 New Partner Integrations for Logitech SpotAVIXA – AVIXA Xchange Is EvolvingSound & Video Contractor – AIMS Alliance Welcomes Bolin Technology and ITDev Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Trade Agreement Act ComplianceAV Network – FORTÉ and GPA Announce Split See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Aug 24

    Is There A Sphere Limit? | AVWeek

    If one Sphere can make AV impossible to ignore, what could ten do? SAVe is pushing sustainability from industry promise to practical action, while AI raises a tougher question: when does an AI-generated response become a business record? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Tim Albright and his AV industry guests break it all down on AVWeek, from the promotional power of multiple Spheres and the real value of green initiatives for end users to the growing compliance challenge of AI across UC. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brandy Johnson - PTZOpticsBrock McGinnis - Nationwide AVChris Neto - MidwichThis Week in AV: Yahoo! Finance - Unified Communications and Collaboration Market to Surge to $715 Billion by 2035AV Buyers' Club - Vue Cinemas Adds Auri Assistive Listening Technology Across 200 ScreensAV Network - PTZOptics Launches Rise 4K PTZ CamerasAV Network - Q-SYS Welcomes Sharp to the Plug-In EcosystemCommercial Integrator - CI’s 40 Influencers Under 40: Class of 2026 Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine - Sphere Entertainment sets sights on at least 10 SpheresAVNation -Shure Secures Sustainability in AV (SAve) CertificationUCToday - AI Governance Reshaping Enterprise Communications Compliance See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Aug 17

    Courting Controversy Within AV | AVWeek 782

    One vendor controversy can change how an entire industry looks at a company. But should it change how you buy from them? And as ADI begins its next chapter as a public company, the ownership question gets even more interesting: private equity, public or private, which model wins? 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 exploring the latest news and developments across commercial AV, including vendor controversies and buyer risk, before taking on the ownership debate shaping the industry. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInMark Coxon – AVI-SPLChris Bishop – LynTec This Week In AV: AV Magazine – FORTÉ and GPA to end their partnership at end of yearAV Magazine – Elgato parent Corsair takes a minority stake in BitfocusrAVe Pubs – Uniguest Acquires Visix to Expand Workplace and Campus EngagementAtlasIED – AtlasIED Installed in 80% of J.D. Power’s Top 30 Airports of 2025AVNation – IP Showcase on the Water Announces Full Presentation Schedule for IBC2026 Roundtable Topics: AVNation – Daktronics NBA InvestigationrAVe Pubs – ADI Global Distribution Begins Trading on the New York Stock Exchange See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Aug 10

    4K Experiences | AVWeek 781

    Is it finally time to stop treating 4K like an upgrade and start calling it the standard? And as immersive AV pushes entertainment beyond the screen, one thing is becoming clear: “experience” is no longer just the finishing touch, it’s becoming the main event. Host Tim Albright and industry experts return for another AVWeek episode, breaking down the latest trends and conversations impacting commercial AV including the industry’s move toward 4K adoption and how creating meaningful user experiences is becoming just as important as the technology behind them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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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