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AVIXA has named Marco Pardi its next CEO. Will fresh leadership bring new priorities to the industry? Meanwhile, AVer and Mago are betting on greater flexibility. “One meeting room, multiple platforms, fewer barriers.”The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break down the latest developments in commercial AV, from AVIXA's leadership transition to the growing importance of cross-platform collaboration and meeting room interoperability.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Erin Maher-Moran – Johns Hopkins UniversityTim Van Woeart – Rutgers UniversityKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInThis Week In AV:AVNation – AVIXA Announces Marco Pardi as New Chief Executive OfficerrAVe Pubs – PMA Research Releases Flat Panel Tracking ReportsAV Magazine – US-based Systems Integrator Ford AV Hit By Data BreachInavate – Datapath Brand To Be Retired, Will Become Vitec In 2027Installation International – Shure Recognized For AI-Ready Meeting Room TechRoundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – AVer Partners With Mago to Expand Cross-Platform CollaborationAV Magazine – IMEX America 2026 Visitors Chat To AI-Driven LED CharactersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

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.

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.

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.