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August 31, 202628 min

TAA Compliance Isn't What You Think It Is | AVWeek 784

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 Albright Guests: David Maldow – Let's Do Video Pat Venditte – Pearl Technology This Week In AV: AV Magazine – FORTÉ acquires APAC’s largest AV integrator Vega Global Inavate – D-Tools & Portal.io Announce Merger rAVe Pubs – Logitech Launches 10 New Partner Integrations for Logitech Spot AVIXA – AVIXA Xchange Is Evolving Sound & Video Contractor – AIMS Alliance Welcomes Bolin Technology and ITDev Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Trade Agreement Act Compliance AV Network – FORTÉ and GPA Announce Split See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

August 24, 202635 min

Is There A Sphere Limit? | AVWeek

If one Sphere can make AV impossible to ignore, what could ten do? SAVe is pushing sustainability from industry promise to practical action, while AI raises a tougher question: when does an AI-generated response become a business record? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Tim Albright and his AV industry guests break it all down on AVWeek, from the promotional power of multiple Spheres and the real value of green initiatives for end users to the growing compliance challenge of AI across UC. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brandy Johnson - PTZOptics Brock McGinnis - Nationwide AV Chris Neto - Midwich This Week in AV: Yahoo! Finance - Unified Communications and Collaboration Market to Surge to $715 Billion by 2035 AV Buyers' Club - Vue Cinemas Adds Auri Assistive Listening Technology Across 200 Screens AV Network - PTZOptics Launches Rise 4K PTZ Cameras AV Network - Q-SYS Welcomes Sharp to the Plug-In Ecosystem Commercial Integrator - CI’s 40 Influencers Under 40: Class of 2026 Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine - Sphere Entertainment sets sights on at least 10 Spheres AVNation - Shure Secures Sustainability in AV (SAve) Certification UCToday - AI Governance Reshaping Enterprise Communications Compliance See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

August 17, 202636 min

Courting Controversy Within AV | AVWeek 782

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 Albright Guests: Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedIn Mark Coxon – AVI-SPL Chris Bishop – LynTec This Week In AV: AV Magazine – FORTÉ and GPA to end their partnership at end of year AV Magazine – Elgato parent Corsair takes a minority stake in Bitfocus rAVe Pubs – Uniguest Acquires Visix to Expand Workplace and Campus Engagement AtlasIED – AtlasIED Installed in 80% of J.D. Power’s Top 30 Airports of 2025 AVNation – IP Showcase on the Water Announces Full Presentation Schedule for IBC2026 Roundtable Topics: AVNation – Daktronics NBA Investigation rAVe Pubs – ADI Global Distribution Begins Trading on the New York Stock Exchange See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

August 10, 202630 min

S E771: 4K Experiences | AVWeek 781

Is it finally time to stop treating 4K like an upgrade and start calling it the standard? And as immersive AV pushes entertainment beyond the screen, one thing is becoming clear: “experience” is no longer just the finishing touch, it’s becoming the main event. Host Tim Albright and industry experts return for another AVWeek episode, breaking down the latest trends and conversations impacting commercial AV including the industry’s move toward 4K adoption and how creating meaningful user experiences is becoming just as important as the technology behind them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

August 3, 202631 min

The Hidden Value of Certification | AVWeek 780

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 Albright Guests: Jenn Steinhardt – AVI-SPL Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn Bill O'Donnell – Rutgers University This Week In AV: AV Magazine – Blackmagic co-founder sues directors over ‘A $98M stake’ AV Buyers' Club – Fusion Signage Integrates With Canva AV Magazine – Epson dominates sales ranking of B2B projectors in US AVNation – Extron Introduces a New Bluetooth to Dante Interface SCN – SCN Top AV Consultants 2026 Roundtable Topics: rAVe Pubs – Renewing Your CTS Certifications AV Magazine – Chip Costs Continues to Rise See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

July 27, 202631 min

Educating The AV Industry The Right Way | AVWeek 779

Standards only matter if people know how to use them. So is IPMX finally reaching its turning point? At the same time, projection mapping is breaking free from big-budget productions. Great for the industry... or the beginning of a crowded market? The video version of this podcast can be found here. In this episode of AVWeek, Tim Albright and his AV industry guests explore why IPMX education could shape the next generation of AV professionals and what the rapid growth of projection mapping means for integrators, creators, and end users. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Jennifer Weaver – AVIXA Phillip Cordell – Visionary Adrian Boyd – World Wide Technology This Week In AV: FOX 13 – Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and more Inavate – AVIXA to work with Futuresource to offer market insights for pro-AV verticals rAVe Pubs – Siemens Acquires Precision Innovations AV Magazine – Panasonic and Hive deliver huge museum upgrade in Qatar AV Magazine – Poland unveils ‘Europe’s largest three-sided 3D LED screen’ Roundtable Topics: AV Network – IPMX Training Is Open AV Magazine – Panasonic projection trucks to democratize mapping in US See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 Norton Guests: George Tucker – Corporate AV BC Hatchett – Vanderbilt University Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Stage Collapse in Italy, No Injuries AVNation – AV Technology vs. Consumer Electronics Inavate – Audio-Technica's Dante-Enabled Ceiling Speaker See 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 Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV Cara Shannon – Crestron Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedIn This Week In AV: Sound & Video Contractor – SMPTE Makes Its Standards Freely Accessible Shure – Shure Introduces Express Install for Microsoft Teams Rooms Inavate – Kinly launches UK demo centre with HP Dimension and Google Beam AV Magazine – SiliconCore unveils ‘world-first native touch LED display’ Installation International – Midwich announces dates for Tech Xpo 2026 Roundtable Topics: AV Network – Course Correction for AV Solutions AV Magazine – MDEP's Role In AV Industry See 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 Albright Guests: Britt Yenser – Northampton Community College Jeremy Caldera – Pearl Technologies This Week In AV: rAVe Pubs – Xyte's Midyear 2026 AV Cloud Data Report Innavate – Sony Pictures invests $100m in immersive entertainment company Cosm AV Magazine – World Cup fans wowed by American stadium LED displays AVNation – Absen Unveils Upgraded Global Booking Platform Commercial Integrator – NETGEAR’s John Henkel: AV Living Legend Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Cisco launches native Zoom Rooms device experienceArticle1 AVNation – InfoComm 2026 Recap See 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 Albright Guests: Steve Greenblatt – Control Concepts Erica Carroll – CharBett Strategies Steph Beckett – rAVe Pubs Jessica Sanders – Jessica on LinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .