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We look at how integrators can develop 24/7 AV technical support. When do PoE speakers make sense? Plus, the latest in a line of “wallpaper” OLED. This time from LG. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: George Tucker – George Tucker – Twitter Josh Srago – Teecom Paul Harris – Aurora Multimedia Links to [...]

On this episode, we look at sending AV over IP and how that has changed. With the Raiders moving to Vegas, how do you get involved with large jobs? We also discuss ways to geek out while in Orlando for InfoComm 2017. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: Steve Greenblatt – Control Concepts Dave [...]

Google’s new Jamboard goes on sale in May. We talk about the competition it’s up against. How the higher education market is evolving. Plus, how the U.S. can create regional shows like AV Magazine’s AV Connections. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: Dawn Meade – Net-AV Greg Brown – SybaTek Links to sources: Commercial [...]

Samsung’s $8 billion deal to buy Harman has finalized. What that will mean moving forward. InfoComm 2017 has a new Center Stage feature. What can you learn? We also look at the current state of video walls. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: John Greene – Advanced AV Julio Carrasco – H323HD Links to [...]

On this week’s episode we talk about how the audio visual industry can use standards to create consistent experiences across the globe. How do you work with competing manufacturers? We also ask the question, why should AV professionals care about IoT? Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: Victoria Ferrari – SynergyCT Jonathan Blackwood – [...]

We are recording from the NSCA’s annual Business Leadership Conference. We talk with manufacturers and integrators to find out why they come, what they have learned, and what they will take home. They also discuss the trends in technology and business that will impact integrators in the coming year. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Chuck Wilson [...]

On this week’s episode, we look at all the mergers and acquisitions in the AV industry. Will they slow down or increase in 2017? IBM’s Watson is getting involved in more audio visual products. We also preview the InfoComm Show as registration is now open. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – [...]

This episode we look at ways to get CTS renewal units online and on your time. As more integrators expand beyond North America how do you service your multinational customers? We also discuss what Sony’s up to. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: Josh Srago – TEECOM Chris Bianchet – Herman Pro AV Links [...]

We were on the show floor of ISE 2017 in the Scala booth all week. This episode of AVWeek wraps up Integrated Systems Europe. Some of the biggest news was the advancement of video over IP. Companies are getting more involved in digital signage solutions. Plus we get a preview of InfoComm 2017 in Orlando. Video available [...]

It was discovered this week there was an issue with a Samsung update that may disable HDBaseT signals. CEDIA has sold off their Expo. We discuss whether it makes sense for InfoComm to do the same. Mersive has a new multi-room product. That leads to a discussion about security and vaporware. Video available below Host: [...]

QSC has announced server-level DSP processing. What will this mean to your installations and designs this year? Is virtual reality coming to video conferencing? We also talk about raising up the next generation of leaders for the audio visual industry. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: Dawn Meade – Net-AV Bob Tamburri – Independent [...]

One of Samsung’s top executives is facing arrest over corruption charges. How will that impact the audio visual industry? A group of integrators were in Washington discussing ways to get more IT talent into their firms. We also look ahead to ISE 2017 and the popularity of interactive displays being shown. Video available below Host: [...]

What is the best way to secure the AV gear you install on clients’ networks? How do you protect their your information and theirs? We also discuss picking the best standard for the job. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: George Tucker – TuckerTues on Twitter Bradford Benn – Harman International Jeremy Caldera – [...]

Best selling author and speaker, Ian Altman joins us to kick off 2017. We discuss what mergers and acquisitions mean for the AV industry. Plus, what is the one thing you can do today to impact your business for the better? Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: Ian Altman – website

It is our annual look back at the year. From security issues to mergers and acquisitions. We talk about the biggest stories of 2016. We also look ahead to 2017. We predict more changes to control, government regulations, OLED, and more. Video available below Host:Tim Albright Guests: Dawn Meade – Net-AV Josh Srago – TEECOM [...]

As our team takes time off during the holidays, sit back and enjoy the most requested episodes of AVWeek. We started the year talking about hacking AV systems and security and ended on mergers and acquisitions. Host: Tim Albright Notes: This is our annual “Best of” program. It contains the most listened to podcasts from [...]

Shure and Biamp have partnered together to make integration easier. Biamp’s CEO is stepping down. How will that impact their customers? Plus we talk about Waveguide being acquired by Compass. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: John Greene – Advanced AV Harry Meade – Cenero Justin Kennington – AptoVision Links to sources: Instalation – [...]

There is a brand new projector company on the market. Do we need another one in the audio visual space? What can we learn from the architecture community. We also talk about how to find out what your are great at and focusing on it. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: George Tucker – [...]

AVI-SPL has completed the purchase of Anderson AV. SCN publishes their annual Top 50 integrators. Why would you not want to be on the list? We also look at how to keep customers happy. Video available below Host: Tim Albright Guests: Brock McGinnis – Westbury National Shaun Robinson – AMX by Harman Reid Hanson – [...]