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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 AlbrightGuests:David Maldow – Let's Do VideoPat Venditte – Pearl TechnologyThis 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 ITDevRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Trade Agreement Act ComplianceAV Network – FORTÉ and GPA Announce SplitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 AlbrightGuests:Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInMark Coxon – AVI-SPLChris Bishop – LynTecThis 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 IBC2026Roundtable Topics:AVNation – Daktronics NBA InvestigationrAVe Pubs – ADI Global Distribution Begins Trading on the New York Stock ExchangeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does a CTS still open doors, or has experience become the only credential that really matters? Meanwhile, the display industry is bracing for another price surge, and if chipflation keeps climbing, someone in commercial AV is going to foot the bill. The only question is: who?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests are back with another must-watch AVWeek episode discussing the latest news, and updates shaping the commercial AV industry. From whether CTS certification still moves careers forward to who absorbs the cost of rising display prices, they unpack what's changing across the commercial AV industry.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Jenn Steinhardt – AVI-SPLWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInBill O'Donnell – Rutgers UniversityThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Blackmagic co-founder sues directors over ‘A $98M stake’AV Buyers' Club – Fusion Signage Integrates With CanvaAV Magazine – Epson dominates sales ranking of B2B projectors in USAVNation – Extron Introduces a New Bluetooth to Dante InterfaceSCN – SCN Top AV Consultants 2026Roundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – Renewing Your CTS CertificationsAV Magazine – Chip Costs Continues to RiseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When classroom tech failures push 1 in 3 faculty to consider leaving, the stakes are clear. AV can’t just be installed and forgotten anymore. Are organizations finally ready to treat it like critical infrastructure?The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack what customers actually need from modern AV strategies and why managed AV conversations are accelerating. They also explore how AV pros can explain the real value of reliable classroom AV to administrators making the budget calls.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJustin O'Connor – Justin on LinkedInRoss Noonan – DigiLEDThis Week In AV:Facility Executive – Worker DIY Fixes to Office Tech in StudyAV Magazine – Barco to Acquire VerVentAV Network – NSCA Acquires Navigate Management ConsultingAV Magazine – ATEN Utilizes 'KVM over IP'AV Magazine – AV Awards Americas WinnersRoundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – Managed Services For AVAVNation – The Hidden Cost of Unreliable AV in ClassroomsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.