AV Week - MP3 Edition

GN Audio is buying Altia Systems, Datapath is extending their international customer support, and scaling house of worship AV.

Christie's CEO is stepping down in April, Biamp is activating 3 billion microphones, and what a working system means to you and your client.

Discussing the highlights of Integrated Systems Europe 2019 right from the show floor, and the potential future convergence of AV and IT.

Dante is doing video, A new alliance AIMS their sights at video over IP, and making an AV experience at the Mercedes-Benz stadium.

Shure's latest designer software version, Panduit acquires Atlona, and legislation that affects passwords and network protection.

The impact of CES on commercial AV, what it takes to have better cyber security, HDMI on a network switch, and Samsung plays ball with everybody.

QSC gets into video over IP, lighting as a possible revenue stream for integrators, and how eSports can be an opportunity for the AV industry.

Wrapping up 2018 by looking at the most interesting stories and predicting the biggest challenges and opportunities for 2019.

Looking back at the landmark stories for the AV industry in 2018.

The impact of resimercial dealers to the commercial market, getting your AV education online and in person, and experiencing transparent LEDs.

The rise of the global AV distributor, unique verticals to consider, and teaching your team to speak IT.

Discussing patents in the AV industry, what it means to be green, and asking who owns the code.

Complying with small business regulations, developing master classes for AV disciplines, and the biggest trends and challenges coming up in 2019.

What you need to know when upgrading classrooms, finding the best place to look for AV jobs, and Cisco disrupts the huddle-space market.

How integrators can get involved in the smart city movement, what makes AV education exceptional, and when it's time to start seriously considering 8K.

Making sure your AV products are secure, the user interface experience, and how to sell to multiple decision makers.

Discussing last week's NYDSW panels, emerging markets from within the AV industry, and discussing how distributors and manufacturers can help dealers on the job site.

How regional AV groups are growing, the pros and cons of cloud control, and discussing manufacturer specific certification.

Looking at where IOT and AI will affect the AV industry the most, the importance of local support when expanding globally, and the difference of dealing with a distributor instead of directly with the manufacturer.

AVIXA predicts large industry growth by 2023, Draper and Barco team up to make a video wall solution, and Stampede looks for global distribution.