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July 20, 202623 min

Keeping AV Safe & Secure (Literally) | AVWeek 778

"Cheap gear is only cheap until it fails." Safety failures remind us what really matters, PoE is putting the amplifier under pressure, and consumer AV keeps promising professional results. But is the industry solving problems... or creating new ones?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Patrick Norton leads another engaging AVWeek conversation with industry experts as they tackle three debates shaping the future of commercial AV. From safety on live events to the future of audio infrastructure and the ongoing consumer-versus-pro equipment discussion, this episode asks the tough questions and challenges conventional thinking. Host: Patrick NortonGuests:George Tucker – Corporate AVBC Hatchett – Vanderbilt UniversityRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Stage Collapse in Italy, No InjuriesAVNation – AV Technology vs. Consumer ElectronicsInavate – Audio-Technica's Dante-Enabled Ceiling SpeakerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 13, 202629 min

Is MDEP Worth It? | AVWeek 777

How long can "good enough" keep holding AV back? While higher ed and corporate spaces rethink technology standards, Microsoft is making an even bigger play with MDEP moving into displays. Is this the future of enterprise AV or another ecosystem battle?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 tackling why "good enough" is no longer enough and what Microsoft's expanding MDEP strategy could mean for displays, IT management, and the future of enterprise AV.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVCara Shannon – CrestronKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInThis Week In AV:Sound & Video Contractor – SMPTE Makes Its Standards Freely AccessibleShure – Shure Introduces Express Install for Microsoft Teams RoomsInavate – Kinly launches UK demo centre with HP Dimension and Google BeamAV Magazine – SiliconCore unveils ‘world-first native touch LED display’Installation International – Midwich announces dates for Tech Xpo 2026Roundtable Topics:AV Network – Course Correction for AV SolutionsAV Magazine – MDEP's Role In AV IndustrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 6, 202632 min

For Trade Shows, It's Quality Over Quantity | AVWeek 776

Is Cisco redefining the rules of collaboration, or simply responding to where the market is already headed? Meanwhile, InfoComm is raising an important conversation: success isn't always measured by attendance, but by who walks through the doors and why they came.The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch AVWeek, tackling the biggest conversations in commercial AV. From Cisco's evolving strategy to whether InfoComm should prioritize growth, quality, or both, this episode delivers the insights that matter.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Britt Yenser – Northampton Community CollegeJeremy Caldera – Pearl TechnologiesThis Week In AV:rAVe Pubs – Xyte's Midyear 2026 AV Cloud Data ReportInnavate – Sony Pictures invests $100m in immersive entertainment company CosmAV Magazine – World Cup fans wowed by American stadium LED displaysAVNation – Absen Unveils Upgraded Global Booking PlatformCommercial Integrator – NETGEAR’s John Henkel: AV Living LegendRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Cisco launches native Zoom Rooms device experienceArticle1AVNation – InfoComm 2026 RecapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 29, 202625 min

Making Connections & Experiences At InfoComm 2026 | AVWeek 775

InfoComm 2026 was one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry this year, showing off the amazing technology of our space. And we had so many interesting conversations and guests to talk to that we couldn't fit it into just one episode!The video version of this podcast can be found here.Today we are joined by Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts, Erica Carroll of Charbett Strategies, Steph Beckett from rAVe Pubs and Jessica Sanders about their experiences on the show floor. We discuss what technology surprised them, the interactions within our community, and much more.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Steve Greenblatt – Control ConceptsErica Carroll – CharBett StrategiesSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsJessica Sanders – Jessica on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 22, 202625 min

The InfoComm 2026 Experience | AVWeek 774

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.

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.