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  • June 15 · 28 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 Albright Guests: Heather Sidorowicz – Southtown AV Jennifer Weaver – AVIXA Lex Evans – Epiphan This Week In AV: AV Network – Legrand Acquires Girtz Industries Sound & Video Contractor – Sony Electronics Lineup with Crystal LED UNIFY AV Magazine – Q-SYS adds Teams devices and Microsoft Places integration UC Today – Apple's iOS 27 Update Overhauls Siri Roundtable Topics: AV Buyer's Club – Epson’s First dvLED Displays AV Magazine – Chinese Sphere To Open in Two Cities See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • June 8 · 36 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 Albright Guests: Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedIn Rob Rasberry – Drexel University Mark Coxon – AVI-SPL This Week In AV: Zoom – Zoom launches ZoomMate AV Network – Shure Enhances Microflex Advance rAVe Pubs – Epson Enters dvLED Market With LE-C1 Display Series Yahoo! Finance – Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited Shutting Down Inavate – Kickstarter campaign launched for scent display Roundtable Topics: Inavate – OpenAV Cloud: why open APIs could solve AV’s interoperability problem AVNation – Microsoft Teams Room Strategy: Why IT Buyers Need to Decide Now See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • June 1 · 35 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 Albright Guests: Erica Carroll – CharBett Strategies Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV Danny Hayasaka – Mago This Week In AV: AV Magazine – Chinese Sphere rivals set to open in two cities UC Today – Google Beam Adds 3D Group Meeting Support for Zoom and Google Meet rAVe Pubs – Epson Introduces New PowerLite and BrightLink Projectors Inavate – PlexusAV to debut uncompressed IPMX transceiver at InfoComm 2026 AV Magazine – AVEX acquires Dutch systems integrator Yielder Audiovisual Roundtable Topics: Telecom Reseller – The Hidden Cost of Managing Multiple UC Platforms AV 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.

  • #770
    May 25 · 35 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 · 35 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 Albright Guests: Rebecca Sullins – AmpThink Ryan Gray – Yavapai College Mark Corbin – Vanco This Week In AV: AV Magazine – Leyard Europe Showcases Tool-less LED Video Walls AV Magazine – Interactive Hologram Deployed at LaGuardia Airport ProSound Web – AVIXA Opens Applications for Michael Verguawen Scholarship Higher Ed Media – HETMA Joins Media & Learning Association Installation International – Registration Opens for IBC2026 Roundtable Topics: Inavate – Wireless Audio Spectrum at risk in Europe AV Magazine – ClickShare & Logitech Bundle Certified for Teams Rooms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 11 · 38 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 Albright Guests: Kelly Perkins – Sound Control Technologies Chuck Espinoza – Aurora Multimedia This Week In AV: ABC – Canvas Higher Education Software Hit in Cyberattack Commercial Integrator – Crestron Stopping Tariff Surcharge, but Raising Prices AV Magazine – NETGEAR Sees Major Revenue Profit in Enterprise AV Zoom – Zoom Integrates with Claude Inavate – Lightware Opens Office in London Roundtable Topics: Inavate – Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds Experience To Close rAVe Pubs – Challenging E-Waste & Sustainability in AV AV Magazine – Auracast Technology To Be Utilized in London Transport See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  • May 4 · 32 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 Albright Guests: Michelle Loret – AVEX Jennifer Weaver – AVIXA Blaine Brown – CTI This Week In AV: Inavate – LED Studio goes into Administration AV Network – Biamp Celebrates 50 Years Zoom – Zoom Integrates with Claude AV Buyers Club – Barco & Huddly AV Magazine – World Recording Setting Projection Mapping Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – Funeral Uses Hologram AV for Deceased AVNation – Reducing IT Burden in Higher Ed AV See 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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