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- 5 days ago36 min
Microsoft's Voluntary Exit Strategy | AVWeek 793
Microsoft is cutting workforce costs while investing heavily in AI. Could AV/UC be next to feel the pressure? And when it comes to talent, “Hiring is only half the battle. Developing people is what matters next.”The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests explore the latest developments across commercial AV, from Microsoft's changing workforce strategy to the growing need to develop stronger, future-ready technical teams.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Cindy Davis – AV TechnologyRebecca Sullins – TEECOMRyan Gray – Yavapai CollegeThis Week In AV:Kinly – Tom Martin to Become CEO and Ken Scaturro to Join the BoardAV Magazine – Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms to offer improved interoperabilityAV Network – Maryland county approves plan to bring a Sphere to National HarborInavate – Spark 2027 expands at Fira Montjuïc with immersive technology programRoundtable Topics:Reuters – Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costsrAVe Pubs – How We Develop People MattersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago34 min
Is It Ever Really Just A Single Pane of Glass? | AVWeek 792
Navori Labs is betting on an all-in-one digital signage platform, but does the industry really need another solution? Amazon's $699 signage display is shaking up the conversation around who belongs in commercial AV. And the OpenAI security case delivers a warning: “Not every AV security threat comes through the network.”The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break down the latest commercial AV developments, from digital signage competition and Amazon's market expansion to protecting conference rooms against insider security threats.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Craig Durr – Collab CollectivePhillip Cordell – VisionaryVictoria Ferrari – M3 TechnologyThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Sony Wins Emmy for NMOSAV Magazine – Amazon Enters Digital SignageInstallation International – Rise AV launches North America CouncilAV Magazine – Daktronics to Close Factory in IrelandRoundtable Topics:AVNation – OpenAI Bugging IncidentAV Network – Management Platform OptionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
What's Holding 4K Back? | AVWeek 791
Roland examines why mixing HD and 4K equipment can complicate production upgrades. Faye Bennett’s latest report challenges workplace AV teams to demonstrate business value beyond keeping systems running. Plus, Absen’s education display white paper explores usability, centralized management, and reliability across classrooms and campuses.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Patrick Norton and guests Jennifer Weaver of AVIXA and Erica Carroll of CharBett Strategies discuss whether cost, complexity, or demand is slowing 4K adoption. They also explore how AV teams can prove their value while managing daily support demands, and whether advanced classroom displays are becoming more accessible or widening the technology gap between institutions with different budgets.Host: Patrick NortonGuests:Jennifer Weaver – AVIXAErica Carroll – CharBett StrategiesRoundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – 4K Adoption ChallengesAV Magazine – Rethinking AV Workplace SupportAVNation – Absen White Paper Focuses on Higher Education DisplaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago33 min
Memory Prices At Breaking Point | AVWeek 790
When should an AV project be judged: at handover or after years of real-world use? “Memory shortages aren't going away anytime soon,” and growing demand from AI could make the supply situation even tighter. What does that mean for AV manufacturers, integrators, and buyers?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek as they discuss long-term AV project performance, rising memory demand, and the potential challenges ahead for commercial AV.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – TeamPeopleKristin Bidwell – AVCTTom Kehr – AlmoThis Week In AV:AV Network – TD Synnex to Acquire BlueStarAV Magazine – AV Sustainability Summit 2026Inavate – Logitech's Rally Bar 2 LaunchesUC Today – Cisco's Products at WebexOne 2026Essential Install – Crestron unveils DM NVX 370Roundtable Topics:Inavate – Memory Shortages Continue in Tech SpacesAV Magazine – Evaluating Projects After HandoffsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 5, 202632 min
The Intersection of Residential & Commercial AV | AVWeek 789
Residential AV and lighting are coming deeper into the ProAV world, is that expanding the industry or blurring its identity? And when certification renewal is on the calendar, “the smartest RU choice is one that adds knowledge along with credits.”The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for a must-watch AVWeek exploring the changing boundaries of commercial AV, the place of residential technology and lighting at ProAV shows, and where professionals can find RUs that support both certification and career development. Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVSharath Abraham – JabraTony Fragale – MidwichThis Week In AV:Yahoo! Finance – Apple Prepares A Siri Powered Smart Home HubShure – IntelliMix Bar Pro Shipping NowInstallation International – Nureva launches AI-powered Room AssistantAVNation – Nexora Announces Five Outstanding Leaders Named Finalists for CRN’s 2026 Women of the Year AwardsRoundtable Topics:AV Network – AVIXA Announces Leadership Team for RESIDE and LightapaloozaInavate – RCF Academy Now AVIXA RU ProviderInfoComm - Presenters Wanted for InfoComm 2027See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 28, 202629 min
How Bias Affects AV Projects | AVWeek 788
One bundle, multiple vendors, fewer integration headaches, but what happens when something goes wrong? And the consultant debate gets equally uncomfortable: “Disclosure names a conflict; it doesn’t remove it.” So, how much should supplier relationships matter when choosing AV advice?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for a must-watch AVWeek covering the latest commercial AV updates, including the real tradeoffs behind multi-vendor bundles and how to distinguish independent from affiliated consultants.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Samantha Haun – Presentations Concepts CorporationDan Gundry – Command+Control AllianceThis Week In AV:AV Network – Christopher Mounts Named Global CEO of FORTÉSound & Video Contractor – LG fights back against claims its TVs can secretly listen in on conversationsAV Magazine – ISE 2027 to grow floor space by 7% and spread to two sitesInstallation International – IBC 2026 draws over 41,000 attendees to AmsterdamAV Buyers' Club – Barco, Huddly and Shure Launch Microsoft Teams-Certified Bundle for Medium Meeting RoomsRoundtable Topics:AV Buyers' Club – Barco, Huddly and Shure Launch Microsoft Teams-Certified Bundle for Medium Meeting RoomsAV Magazine – AVIXA urged to look again at risk of bias in AV consultantsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 21, 202623 min
Let The Drones Bring You AV Equipment | AVWeek 787
AVI-SPL explores autonomous drone delivery for critical commercial AV equipment. D-Tools reports a sharply divided integration market, with a third of integrators growing more than 51% while another third declined by at least 21%. Plus, AVNation. TV has the latest from IBC 2026.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Patrick Norton and the AVWeek panel discuss whether drone delivery is practical or promotional, what the D-Tools data reveals about the state of the AV industry, and the growing demand for broadcast-quality video and AI-powered media tools.Host: Patrick NortonGuests:Dawn Meade – TeamPeopleRebecca Sullins – TEECOMJustin Dawson – All Things TechIEThis Week In AV:rAVe Pubs – AVI-SPL Partners with Matternet for drone deliveryAV Magazine – D-Tools Report on industryD-Tools – 2026 Mid-Year ReportAVNation – IBC 2026See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 14, 202631 min
Teams Is Ending Android Support (Don't Panic!) | AVWeek 786
Microsoft Teams Rooms users face an important Android 10 and 11 lifecycle warning. Sony’s new SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10 PTZ cameras let AV pros choose between AI-powered auto-framing and a more traditional 4K PTZ camera. Plus, what can commercial AV learn from CEDIA Expo 2026? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Patrick Norton and the AVWeek panel discuss device lifecycle and security, whether customers really need AI in every AV product, and what Pro AV can take away from the residential technology market.Host: Patrick NortonGuests:Bill O'Donnell – RutgersMark Pescatore – SCNRenee Benson – SonyThis Week In AV/ Roundtable Topics:CE Pro – CEDIA Expo 2026 WinnersAV Magazine – Teams Ending Support for Android 10 & 11AVNation – Sony Launches "AI-as-an-option" PTZ CamerasSee 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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