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InfoComm is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. It's not just a place to see the latest innovations in display, collaboration and so much more. It's a chance to see our colleagues in the AV community and join in a celebration of our industry. But mostly, to see some really cool gadgets. We sit in Midwich's wonderful booth space to talk to those attending the show in many different sectors of AV.The video version of this podcast can be found here.First we talk to Chris Neto from Midwich alongside Justin Watts of AMD to discuss their show experience and the value of seeing this technology up close. Afterwards, we have a mini-HETMA corner with Erin Maher-Moran from Johns Hopkins University and Joe Way of UCLA to discuss what their side of InfoComm was like.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Chris Neto – MidwichJustin Watts – AMDErin Maher-Moran – HETMAJoe Way – UCLASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The AV industry has spent years talking about interoperability. Now it's facing a bigger question: do customers really want open ecosystems, or have they already chosen convenience over choice? While Microsoft continues to dominate the meeting room conversation, OpenAV Cloud believes the future belongs to open APIs. That's a debate worth having.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and his expert guests as they unpack a new Blue Touch Paper study, the growing importance of Teams Room strategy, and the push for industry-wide API frameworks. From platform consolidation to the next evolution of integration, this AVWeek episode tackles the topics everyone will be talking about.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityMark Coxon – AVI-SPLThis Week In AV:Zoom – Zoom launches ZoomMateAV Network – Shure Enhances Microflex AdvancerAVe Pubs – Epson Enters dvLED Market With LE-C1 Display SeriesYahoo! Finance – Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited Shutting DownInavate – Kickstarter campaign launched for scent displayRoundtable Topics:Inavate – OpenAV Cloud: why open APIs could solve AV’s interoperability problemAVNation – Microsoft Teams Room Strategy: Why IT Buyers Need to Decide NowSee 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.

Return-to-office mandates are being sold as “culture resets.” At the same time, AV Trust says our security practices “haven’t kept pace.” So let’s ask the uncomfortable question: are we demanding employees show up in person while the technology behind the walls still isn’t fully ready or fully secure?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with a focused AVWeek episode exploring the full spectrum of change in commercial AV, from the real-world impact of RTO on collaboration spaces and infrastructure planning to AV Trust’s potential influence on cybersecurity standards, accountability, and vulnerability disclosure across an increasingly connected ecosystem.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Kelly Teel – TLDJustin Dawson – Dublin City UniversitySusan Wilhite – BluefinThis Week In AV:Inavate – Google Collaboration With Neat & TeamsrAVe Pubs – AWS Elemental Inference AI ServicesAurora – Aurora Partners with NETGEARResidential Systems – ISE Launches ISE FoundationAV Magazine – Clive Couldwell Steps Down From AV MagazineRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Newcastle United Enforcing Return to OfficeAVNation – AV Trust Launches nonprofit organizationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We had so much to talk about ISE 2026 that we couldn't keep it to one episode! Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. We discuss the craziest innovations we've seen on the show floor and what this show has meant for the AV community.The video version of this podcast can be found here.We bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry, including important shows like this. We discuss the latest trends with a panel of experts to get the info you need. Joining us this week is Steph Beckett from rAVe Pubs, Jenny Hicks of Midwich, Iffat Chaudhry from M-Cube and Joe Way from UCLA.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Steph Beckett – rAVe PubsJenny Hicks – MidwichIffat Chaudhry – M-CubeJoe Way – UCLASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AV's normally all about showing off the cool tech we put into spaces. But is it worth it to the clients to see how the sausage is made? We look into making AV invisible and how that benefits both client and integrator. Plus, artificial intelligence is making RAM prices skyrocket. But we need those chips to make our own gear! Where's the line before this gets well out of hand?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Even before we hit the show floor in Barcelona, there's plenty of AV news to go around! While Tim is gearing up for Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Patrick Norton takes the helm to get you the latest stories surrounding our industry. We also have a panel of experts to discuss these topics, including Dawn Meade, Willie Franklin and Brittany Delgado.Host: Patrick NortonGuests:Brittany Delgado – Midwich USDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – French Government phasing out Zoom & TeamsThe Verge – Windows 11 suffering major patch issuesAV Network – Microsoft Partners with PSNI Global AllianceAV Magazine – Meta Horizons Workroom shutting downCommercial Integrator – CTI named Integrator of the Year 2025Roundtable Topics:The Verge – Surge in RAM Pricing due to AIAV Magazine – Logitech's New RallySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The chip shortage conversation is back, this time driven by AI reshaping the global supply chain, because of course it is. Meanwhile, AV pros are left with a familiar edge problem: choosing connectivity that makes sense when HDMI and USB-C now coexist with IP as the transport, and none of them are going away quietly.The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this week’s AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break it down without the hype. They look at how concerned AV and IT managers should be about ongoing supply chain pressure, and how to design AV systems that balance edge connections with IP-based infrastructure without aging out at the next refresh cycle.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Erica Carroll – CharBett StrategiesKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInNathan Coutinho – LogitechThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Ricoh Acquires Presentation Products Inc.Shure – New Strategic Alliances TeamAV Magazine – Panasonic revealing new projection light source platformAV Magazine – Real Madrid experience for Apple Vision ProPSNI Global – New Board of DirectorsAVNation – Extron Appoints Kirsten Nelson as Public Relations ManagerRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – AI Demanding Massive Amounts of ResourcesInavate – Extron's Switching EncoderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The start of a new year is time for reflection. We've already looked back at our conversations around the industry, now it's time to talk to some experts about the year that was 2025. We then turn it around and look forward to what's coming in 2026. What's the next big thing for AV?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the commercial side of the AV industry. We do so with a panel of experts for insights and more. This episode we arer joined by Steph Beckett of rAVe Pubs, Amala Reddie from Commercial Integrator, and Guy Campos from AV Magazine.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Amala Reddie – Commercial IntegratorGuy Campos – AV MagazineSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.