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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. 6D AGO

    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

  2. DEC 15

    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

  3. DEC 8

    Who's The Best In AV For 2025? | AVWeek 746

    The SCN Top 50 isn’t just a leaderboard, it’s a snapshot of who’s shaping the future of commercial AV and what that means for customers making critical tech decisions. And patent battles are back in the spotlight, putting innovation and user confidence to the test. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join host Tim Albright as he and top industry guests break down the biggest forces shaping Commercial AV today, the meaning behind the Top 50 list, and what legal battles mean for product innovation. It’s another can’t-miss AVWeek episode delivering the insights every AV pro needs to stay ahead. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Cindy Davis – AV NetworkJoel Carroll – Joel on LinkedInWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInThis Week In AV: Barco – Barco Enfoces Patents Against YealinkAV Magazine – Prolight + Sound Event Cancelled AV Network – SCN Top 50 Data AnalysisUC Today – Microsoft Teams for TelecommunicationsAV Network – Visionary Announces XB5 Conferencing Bridge Roundtable Topics: AV Network – SCN Top 50 of 2025AV Magazine – Barco Victory in Patent Infringement See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min

  4. DEC 1

    Why We're Thankful for AV | AVWeek 745

    The AV community is like a tight-knit family. And Thanksgiving is the best time to sit back and enjoy each other's company. Here's some holiday's greetings from our friends from all over the industry. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry. But this space is made up of all kinds of different individuals from all over the globe. So join us as we are thankful for a lot of things! Host: Tim Albright Guests: Joel Carroll – Mersive TechnologiesBrad Hintze – CrestronLex Evans – Epiphan VideoSharath Abraham – JabraSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsMark J. Pescatore – SCNKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInJeremy Elesser – Level 3 AudiovisualAdaline Tatum – UCLAJustin Watts – AMDDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    10 min

  5. NOV 24

    Data Can Make Or Break A Project | AVWeek 744

    When your AV gear has to clear government approval just to make the DoDIN list, security isn’t optional, and JITC certification suddenly becomes a business advantage, not a checkbox. At the same time, managed services get pitched as the cure-all for every AV department, yet many organizations still wrestle with what “good support” should actually deliver. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break it all down in this week’s must-watch AVWeek episode. From the rising importance of government security certifications to cutting through the managed services hype and understanding what AV/IT leaders really need, this conversation goes straight to the challenges shaping today’s commercial AV landscape. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJoe Way – UCLADan Saenz – AtlasIED This Week In AV: Commercial Integrator – VITEC Acquires DatapathHP – HP Integration With Microsoft Platforms AV Magazine – MicroLED Expected to Grow in MarketAV Magazine – Samsung Onyx Used at Asian World Film Festival Roundtable Topics: AV Network – Extron NAV Added to DoDIN Approved Products ListAV Magazine – Neat & Ricoh Collaborate on Managed ServicesThe Guardian – CloudFlare Outage Sets Internet on Fire (again) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min

  6. NOV 17

    Are We Ready for GPMI? | AVWeek 743

    Listen first, sell later, sounds simple, but most integrators get it backwards. AI just made drawing system schematics push-button easy, raising one big question: is this the future or a threat? Plus, 8K connectivity is racing ahead with insane bandwidth numbers, but are we chasing technology nobody asked for? The video version of this podcast can be found here. This week on AVWeek, host Tim Albright and his expert guests dive into the conversations the AV industry needs to have right now, including building genuine client trust, understanding where AI helps versus where it hurts, and separating video standard hype from real-world readiness. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInLex Evans – Epiphan Video This Week In AV: AV Network – QSC Divest DSC to iMage TechnologiesAV Network – FS Joins SDVoE AllianceOpenPR – AV over IP market to Expand by 2033Inavate – ISE 2026 to Feature Spark ProgramAV Magazine – AV Awards 2025 Roundtable Topics: Commercial Integrator – Factors For A Successful ProjectInavate – GPMI & HDMIAV Magazine – Jetbuilt's New Schematic Tool See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  7. NOV 10

    Your Teams Is Now Tracking You | AVWeek 742

    Corporate communications are leveling up, with organizations now producing internal broadcasts that rival media networks. But while studios get smarter, meeting rooms are changing too, driven by new software capabilities, hardware evolution, and the growing influence of IT decision makers. Add in location-aware tools and automated status tracking, and we’re entering a workplace where convenience and surveillance sit side-by-side. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Join Tim Albright and top AV industry guests for another essential AVWeek conversation, covering the rise of enterprise broadcast ecosystems, who’s truly shaping the future of meeting collaboration, and the urgent privacy questions emerging in hybrid work environments. Host: Tim Albright Guests:Adaline Tatum – UCLABrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVMark J. Pescatore – SCNThis Week In AV:AV Network – Sound Productions Acquires ProAudio.comAV Magazine – Drone Show At Egyptian MuseumEngadget – IKEA announces Matter smart home solutionsAVNation – ISE 2026 Launches Inaugural CyberSecurity SummitRoundtable Topics: AV Network – Walmart Bolsters Corporate StudiosAV Magazine – Microsoft Team Integrated in Town HallsAVNation – Teams Adding Location Tracking See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    37 min

  8. NOV 3

    Avoid The Dread of AV Install Nightmares! | AVWeek 741

    ISE's strategic move into EdTech is impressive, but what about healthcare, hospitality, and corporate spaces? The "it worked yesterday" excuse doesn't cut it when your boardroom AV fails, here's how to make sure it never happens again. 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. This week they're debating ISE's next strategic opportunities beyond education, and educating IT and AV end users so they can make smarter, quality decisions and avoid costly installation failures. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brad Hintze – CrestronJeremy Elesser – Level 3 AudiovisualSteph Beckett – rAVe Pubs This Week In AV: AV Magazine – Biamp Acquires ClearOne AssetsCommercial Integrator – Paul Lidsky is Diversified's new CEOAV Magazine – Crestron Opens New Experience Center in BelgiumAVNation – InfoComm América Latina 2025's First OutingRoundtable Topics: AVNation – AV Install NightmaresrAVe Pubs – ISE Partners with EduTech for 2026 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 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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