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June 15, 202628 min

A Sphere Near You? | AVWeek 773

"Is this the end of projection?" It may sound dramatic, but Epson's move into dvLED is forcing the industry to ask tough questions. And as Sphere-inspired experiences find new homes and new audiences, another debate emerges: does innovation truly begin when technology moves beyond its original purpose?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests dive into these critical industry conversations in another must-watch AVWeek episode focused on display evolution, immersive experiences, and where the AV market goes next.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Heather Sidorowicz – Southtown AVJennifer Weaver – AVIXALex Evans – EpiphanThis Week In AV:AV Network – Legrand Acquires Girtz IndustriesSound & Video Contractor – Sony Electronics Lineup with Crystal LED UNIFYAV Magazine – Q-SYS adds Teams devices and Microsoft Places integrationUC Today – Apple's iOS 27 Update Overhauls SiriRoundtable Topics:AV Buyer's Club – Epson’s First dvLED DisplaysAV Magazine – Chinese Sphere To Open in Two CitiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 8, 202636 min

How Do We Solve Interoperability? | AVWeek 772

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.

June 1, 202635 min

Too Many Platforms! | AVWeek 771

We love flexibility in tech. Until it means too many UC platforms, hidden costs, and teams drowning in complexity. Meanwhile, digital signage is starting to look a lot more like enterprise IT, where security and control drive the conversation.Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode diving into commercial AV updates, UC platform standardization, and the future direction of digital signage.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Erica Carroll – CharBett StrategiesBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVDanny Hayasaka – MagoThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Chinese Sphere rivals set to open in two citiesUC Today – Google Beam Adds 3D Group Meeting Support for Zoom and Google MeetrAVe Pubs – Epson Introduces New PowerLite and BrightLink ProjectorsInavate – PlexusAV to debut uncompressed IPMX transceiver at InfoComm 2026AV Magazine – AVEX acquires Dutch systems integrator Yielder AudiovisualRoundtable Topics:Telecom Reseller – The Hidden Cost of Managing Multiple UC PlatformsAV Magazine – "Digital Signage Is Dead"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 25, 202635 min

S E770: Zero Trust AV Networks | AVWeek 770

We talk a lot about “Zero Trust” in AV. But is the industry actually building systems worthy of that trust… or just throwing cybersecurity buzzwords around? And with Android devices heading toward end of life, what happens when meeting room technology is expected to outlive the software underneath it?Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode exploring Zero Trust in AV, cybersecurity accountability, Android end-of-life, MDEP, and what it all means for the future of meeting room technology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 18, 202635 min

Wireless Frequencies Are In Trouble | AVWeek 769

The AV industry loves a big partnership announcement. But as more companies bundle solutions into larger ecosystems, are we creating smarter experiences… or limiting flexibility and innovation? And bring the popcorn, the fight over wireless spectrum is becoming impossible to ignore, while harsh real-world environments continue exposing the weaknesses of traditional AV design.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch AVWeek episode covering the partnerships reshaping commercial AV, the growing urgency around spectrum protection, and why smarter AV design matters more than ever in demanding environments.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Rebecca Sullins – AmpThinkRyan Gray – Yavapai CollegeMark Corbin – VancoThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Leyard Europe Showcases Tool-less LED Video WallsAV Magazine – Interactive Hologram Deployed at LaGuardia AirportProSound Web – AVIXA Opens Applications for Michael Verguawen ScholarshipHigher Ed Media – HETMA Joins Media & Learning AssociationInstallation International – Registration Opens for IBC2026Roundtable Topics:Inavate – Wireless Audio Spectrum at risk in EuropeAV Magazine – ClickShare & Logitech Bundle Certified for Teams RoomsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 202638 min

Managing E-Waste In AV Products | AVWeek 768

We love evolving technology. But the biggest problem is where that old tech goes when the new things come in. Or, in the case of a €400,000 experience shuttering, what happens to those solutions when projects don't pan out. What can we do to help the E-Waste issue rather than hinder it? And in keeping with AV enriching lives, looking at the power of audio systems like Auracast to assist hearing-impaired users.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join us every week as we tackle the biggest news and stories for the AV industry. We discuss important topics with a panel of experts across the field. Joining us this week is Kelly Perkins from Sound Control Technologies and Chuck Espinoza of Aurora Multimedia.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Kelly Perkins – Sound Control TechnologiesChuck Espinoza – Aurora MultimediaThis Week In AV:ABC – Canvas Higher Education Software Hit in CyberattackCommercial Integrator – Crestron Stopping Tariff Surcharge, but Raising PricesAV Magazine – NETGEAR Sees Major Revenue Profit in Enterprise AVZoom – Zoom Integrates with ClaudeInavate – Lightware Opens Office in LondonRoundtable Topics:Inavate – Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds Experience To CloserAVe Pubs – Challenging E-Waste & Sustainability in AVAV Magazine – Auracast Technology To Be Utilized in London TransportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 4, 202632 min

Putting The 'Fun' in Funeral AV | AVWeek 767

“Too much immersion” sounds like a contradiction, yet experiences like holographic storytelling are already testing that limit… and when campus AV becomes mission-critical, are IT teams truly set up to manage the scale?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch AVWeek episode, breaking down the fine line between innovation and overload in immersive tech, and what real best practices look like when managing AV across today’s increasingly complex campus environments.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Michelle Loret – AVEXJennifer Weaver – AVIXABlaine Brown – CTIThis Week In AV:Inavate – LED Studio goes into AdministrationAV Network – Biamp Celebrates 50 YearsZoom – Zoom Integrates with ClaudeAV Buyers Club – Barco & Huddly AV Magazine – World Recording Setting Projection MappingRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Funeral Uses Hologram AV for DeceasedAVNation – Reducing IT Burden in Higher Ed AVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 27, 202631 min

The Microsoft Surface Hub Lineage Ends Here | AVWeek 766

“Microsoft’s move away from Surface Hub reflects a software-first UC future,” raising a bigger question about the role of touch displays today, as “AI continues to redefine how AV systems are designed and experienced,” and NAB 2026 makes it clear… “networked, interoperable workflows are now the baseline for Pro AV.”The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his expert panel return with another must-watch AVWeek episode, diving into shifting UC priorities, what matters in AI-driven AV sessions, and the technologies emerging from NAB 2026 that are shaping the next wave of Pro AV.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJoel Carroll – Joel on LinkedInThis Week In AV:SVG Europe – NAB 2026 AttendanceAVIXA – AVIXA Acquires LightapaloozaInstallation International – Samsung's Largest Onyx DisplayAV Magazine – AV User Group Opens Dublin ChapterWebby Awards – 2026 Webby WinnersRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Microsoft Discontinuing Surface Hub seriesAV Buyers Club – InfoComm 2026 Showcasing 'real-world' AIAVNation – Audinate's NAB ShowcaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 20, 202635 min

Using Gestures For Control Like It's 2009 | AVWeek 765

“AI-ready” isn’t a feature, it’s a test of whether your room works in the first place. That shift is putting pressure on the entire collaboration experience… but are we solving the fundamentals or chasing the label? And as interfaces disappear into walls, are we simplifying control or introducing new friction?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his panel of AV industry experts bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode, unpacking the reality behind AI-ready spaces and the practicality of embedded touch interfaces.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVSteve Greenblatt – Control ConceptsTroy Hanna – 22MilesThis Week In AV:AV Network – AJA Acquires ComprimatoAV Network – Riedel Communications Acquires ARRIUC Today – Microsoft Discontinues Surface Hub DisplaysSCN – AVIXA Index Report for FebruaryPro Sound Web – InfoComm EDGE moved to 2027Roundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – How AV Affects AI Meeting RoomsInavate – Using AR for Innovative Touch PanelsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 13, 202631 min

You Should Be Headed To NAB 2026! | AVWeek 764

Is NAB the most overlooked opportunity in AV right now? Especially as broadcast and AV continue to collide. Because at the same time, “AI is no longer just a tool. it’s becoming the system behind the system.” And if intelligence is moving into the core, how much of AV is about to be redefined?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode covering why NAB is back in the spotlight for AV pros and how AI is reshaping control, creativity, and system design.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Steph Beckett – rAVe PubsJimmy Vaughan – MicrosoftThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – X2O Closes After 20 YearsSCN – TSL Acquires JLCooper ElectronicsAV Network – LG's new MAGNIT LEDInstallation International – Legrand Hosting Day of Training at InfoComm 2026UC Today – ViewSonic's ViewBoard IFP41Roundtable Topics:AVNation – Pre-NAB Event & More For NAB 2026Inavate – Full AI ExperiencerAVe Pubs – Rethinking Digital SignageSee 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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