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From AVIXA, Kirsten Nelson looks at the intersection between design and technology. Nelson takes the TIDE Conference (Technology, Innovation, Design, Experience) and brings those conversations to the podcast audience every week.
Looking at the potential opportunities of virtual fashion and where extended reality solutions come into play.
Now that we've had the potential of what working from home can do for businesses, is it time to fully commit to hybrid working?
Considering an incoming recession, chip shortages, market inflation and other economic risks, AV can survive because we are everywhere.
New technology always sounds nice, but there is a balance between innovation and implementation, especially in higher education.
What will it take for manufacturers from the AV industry to take vulnerabilities and security risks more seriously?
It's better to have security and not need it rather than be without it in a time of crisis. How do we sell the importance of secure AV?
Discussing the potential merits of extended reality solutions within the world of fashion, and what it can bring creatively.
Listening to the experience of a newcomer to the AV industry, and what it means to get acclimated to an unknown world.
Looking back at what was going to be the residential AV trends for 2022. Are hidden speakers the next big thing for home theaters?
Making security a priority as more devices are connected to the network, and how to properly showcase what a home cinema can be.
Discussing the potential impact of programming languages like HTML5 and what they can do to enhance the user experience.
Looking at AV within the medical field, how audio solutions are evolving and what companies like Sennheiser are doing in the operating room.
We sit down with Erin-Maher Moran to discuss her journey into the AV industry, and how AV has evolved in the higher education space.
CEDIA's Cabling & Infrastructure Technician certification receives ANSI accreditation. What does all that mean, and why is it so important?
Discussing the latest innovations for collaborating from Zoomtopia 2022, and how governing organizations should be filling their boards.
When it comes to learning about the AV industry, does online or in-person have any significant advantage over another?
We are feeling the effects of the supply chain shortage in all sectors, including higher education. But what effects will linger well after?
Looking at the effects of executive changes within companies and the ripples felt when the people at the top shift seats.
Bringing meeting equity to the home office through video bars, and looking at the potential worth of the outdoor AV space.
When it comes to voice control, what are the most common phrases used by clients? What can we learn to design these systems?
Sometimes a programmer can realize the exact user interface their clients are looking for are right in their hands.
What ASIC chips could do for the supply chain, Poly's video bar uses Android, and where the AV community might go if Twitter goes under.
What has changed when it comes to data collection with the digital age, and how companies can actually utilize that data.
It feels like every other week, there is a massive merger or acquisition within the AV industry. Are we going to hit a tipping point?
QMotion is rebranded to Legrand Shading Systems. What make a successful rebranding, and how do we not overcomplicate it for consumers?
Parasol is acquired by Snap One, and Orro announces they are suspending all business and manufacturing operations.
Ultrawide displays have had a surge in the gaming space, but are they ready to become the next office standard for monitors?
Talking to Tom Koch from CTI about his start in the AV industry and what it means to work in the live event space. The post The AV Profession Episode 5: We’ll Do It Live appeared first on AVNation TV.
Talking to Tom Koch from CTI about his start in the AV industry and what it means to work in the live event space.
Looking at the value of standards like Z-Wave to connect the smart devices and solutions within the home space.
Why Extron is moving to a C-Suite Leadership Team, making successful Teams Rooms, and Audinate releases Dante Brooklyn 3.
Discussing the value of interoperability within different AV over IP solutions, and the importance of organizations like AIMS.
The AV industry has a vast amount of different jobs within the space. Are they similarities in live events compared to project management?
When it comes to security, vulnerabilities are a matter of when and not if. When they happen, how can integrators be ready?
How a 21-second video made an integrator $30,000, and the shifting market for projects within the residential space.
It sounds like science fiction to apply extended reality solutions to the medical field, but there are examples already in use.
With more workers getting into the hybrid space and needing powerful systems at home, how can integrators get into the resimerical market?
What's new at Microsoft Ignite, why 3D conferencing is trying to be a thing, and where direct view LEDs belong in the corporate space.
AVIXA's Women's Council partners with Rosie Riveters to encourage more women into STEM programs. The value of programs like this for AV.
Looking at the user experience and user interface space and the tools that AV programmers should have to support their customers' experience.
Being environmentally friendly is important, but how much of a factor is sustainability for clients when it comes to their AV systems?
Discussing the new approach to appointing CEDIA’s Board of Directors and what it means for the residential space moving forward. The post AVNation Special: A Look At CEDIA’s Election Process appeared first on AVNation TV.
Discussing the new approach to appointing CEDIA's Board of Directors and what it means for the residential space moving forward.
Taking a look back at the start of the supply chain issues, and how the advice presented then is just as useful for integrators.
Samsung wants to be Carbon Neutral by 2050, growing your business on purpose, and Mitchell Acoustics comes to the US market. The post ResiWeek 350: It’s Nostalgia appeared first on AVNation TV.
Samsung wants to be Carbon Neutral by 2050, growing your business on purpose, and Mitchell Acoustics comes to the US market.
Looking at the power of virtual control from the perspective of programmers in AV, and what it can do for the corporate space.
Zoom bolsters their client security in response to vulnerabilities. What should integrators be doing on their end to stay safe?
Altas and RTI partner up for Atmosphere, where virtual control is headed, and where AI belongs in the meeting room.
A look at the potential uses for extended reality solutions within the medical space, for physical therapy, mental wellbeing and more.
Talking to Extron about the power of virtual control and what it means to have the next generation of control processing for integrators. The post AVNation Special: Extron’s Virtual Control appeared first on AVNation TV.
Talking to Extron about the power of virtual control and what it means to have the next generation of control processing for integrators.
What matters about Matter, why Massachusetts is banning certain shades, and how Access Networks is streamlining networks for the home.
Security is not a matter of if, but when. So when something is breached, who is at fault? The hardware, the installer or no one?
Making an impact in sustainable AV, how local regulations affect the industry, and wondering if USB will ever truly be usurped.
What it will take to make the AV industry a more inclusive environment, starting with giving more leadership opportunities for women.
For such a successful industry, there seems to be a lot of people that just enter it by happenstance. What's the deal with that?
Is AV the key to bringing back the audience to live events? If so, how do integrators in that space accomplish it?
CEDIA Expo is back in person, Commercial Integrator announces a new show in 2023, and Nice rebrands companies for North America.
As the home becomes smarter with more complicated technology, does the integrator become the arbiter of solutions to install?
How commercial and residential are merging, Commercial Integrator announces their own show in 2023, and NSCA's new DEI Action Council.
Even after the pandemic, hybrid and remote working is bigger than ever. Is this the new way of working, or will we fully return to the office?
Nike puts up a forced perspective display in Tokyo that seems to jump out at the viewer. How can integrators make AV as wild as this?
Looking at the value of 21:9 ultrawide displays with Legrand, and what it can do for the corporate office space.
The AV industry can be an inclusive and hospitable environment, but it still has some long ways to go to be truly diverse.
AV Yoga comes to CEDIA Expo, what will make CEDIA Expo 2022 a success, and how workforce shortages affect the residential space.
Extended reality solutions have so much for offer for architects and building projects. How long will it take to become a mainstay?
As the name says, integrators are all about integration. But are we making things to complicated compared to what the client wants?
The effects of hybrid working for the commercial industry, changing the work week structure, and knowing the risks in cybersecurity.
While getting recognition for an exemplary job is one thing, what is the value for a company to receive an award for their product?
A look at the importance of education for residential integrators, and the training that will be at CEDIA Expo 2022.
There are many audio solutions to choose from. How can integrators use their experience to get clients exactly what they need?
Discussing the recent supply chain shortages, and its effects on verticals such as the higher education space.
Making the best out of home theater spaces, Hunter Douglas' PowerView Gen 3, and looking at alternate control options for the home.
Say you're about to attend your first trade show in the AV industry. Is there anything you should be preparing?
Looking back at the acquisition of 1 Beyond by Crestron, and the process of bringing together two companies under one umbrella.
Ricoh acquires integrator Cenero, PPDS gets certified for government use, and how software-defined AV might save the supply chain crisis.
The value of extended reality solutions, and what VR and AR can do to bring architect's projects to life.
Discussing the role of virtual control as programmers and integrators continue to navigate supply chain shortages.
Rachel Archibald discusses her experiences as a woman in AV, and how the industry has grown to become more inclusive.
Although DIY solutions are great stepping stones for smart home AV, integrators should know their limit in installation.
Leaving a lasting legacy for your business, the glut of streaming services, and why Taft Stricklin is giving away guitars at CEDIA Expo 2022.
How programmers can take advantage of different programming languages and platforms to bolster their skills in projects.
HVAC systems and many systems of the home are growing alongside smart solutions. How much do integrators need to know about them?
How Crestron is addressing the supply chain issues, the appetite for AV over IP systems, and what happens when AV systems go awry.
Advertisements are everywhere. How long will it be until someone tries to put ads into something like a control panel?
Trade shows are a staple of many industries, the AV space included. So what's it like to have InfoComm as a first experience?
We are back with a brand new episode! Our talented host Taylor Ryan Moore chats with Project Manager at AVI-SPL Canada Noreen Esson The post The AV Profession Episode 3: Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself appeared first on AVNation TV.
What you can expect at the Advocacy Town Hall as part of CEDIA Expo 2022, and what industry organizations are doing for the local integrator.
We are back with a brand new episode! Our talented host Taylor Ryan Moore chats with Project Manager at AVI-SPL Canada Noreen Esson
Working from home is here to stay, but where else can distributed video make a real difference?
Xcel users in Denver are locked out of their thermostats, what organizations like CEDIA are doing for local regulations, and Crestron discusses their supply chain issues publicly.
Talking to Q-SYS about the process of managing solutions for customers amidst the recent supply chain shortages.
Looking at the challenges of modern programmers to make disparate systems come together.
Looking at AVIXA's latest Index Report, Germany's regulations on digital displays and what IMCCA is doing at CEDIA Expo 2022.
What kinds of experiential designs can make the office more immersive and enticing for returning employees?
Marketing your business as an integrator, steering your proverbial cruise ship (it makes sense in context) and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act for US integrators.
Looking at what XR solutions can do in the architecture space to bring projects to life.
Looking at holograms in the hybrid space, the power of distance learning solutions and where the next big innovation in AV might be.
Amazon acquires Roomba, stepping up your service plans, and asking if commercial and residential integrators should work together.
It's hard to look at the current state of Web3 and not harken back to the dot-com bubble.
What are residential integrators looking for in cloud management solutions for their businesses?
How AI can be utilized in the AV industry, why integrators in commercial and residential should be working together, and what the CHIPS Act means for the industry in the midst of supply chain shortages.
We are back with a brand new episode! Our talented host Taylor Ryan Moore chats with Project Manager at AVI-SPL Canada Noreen Esson
How managed services are more important now than ever when it comes to integrated systems.
Sonos reports a dip in their Q3 revenues, Snap One acquires Clare Controls, and the 6 ways to improve your CI business.
Another Monday means another round of covering the latest news coming out of the commercial side of AV. Joining Mr. Albright today are Regional Sales Director at Mersive Technologies Joel Carroll, Integrated Systems Design Partner for Kirkegaard Bren Walker, and Technology Consultant for AVPros.io Eugene Ababio.
Looking at the resimercial space and what residential integrators can take from the other side of the business.
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Discussing with Epiphan about how video can be leveraged for businesses and organizations.
What will need to happen in the streaming side of AV to prepare for 8K becoming the new standard.
Making human-centric lighting second nature in the home, hiding AV systems, and what CEDIA has in store for their Innovation Hub at CEDIA Expo 2022.
Going through the stages of grief when it comes to the supply shortages, finding a market in the esports space, and the power of AV to make unique experiences.
Some products just aren't made to stand the test of time. What needs to go the way of the Blackberry?
The burnout felt in residential businesses, refining the education within AV, and evolving the demo space for residential solutions. The post ResiWeek 338: It’s Visceral appeared first on AVNation TV.
The burnout felt in residential businesses, refining the education within AV, and evolving the demo space for residential solutions.
The state of the supply chain issues according to AVIXA, Jetbuilt and Vectorworks integrate with CAD, and making partitions with transparent OLED solutions.
Discussing the experience of going to an in-person trade show for the AV industry for the first time ever.
How to handle the supply chain situation as an integrator and building better networks for the resimercial space.
When it seems like everyone is getting acquired or merged, what does that do to the industry?
Looking at Microsoft’s new Teams Rooms Tour software, the post pandemic office design, and voice assistants in the hotel space. The post AVWeek 569: We’re All Legends appeared first on AVNation TV.
Looking at Microsoft's new Teams Rooms Tour software, the post pandemic office design, and voice assistants in the hotel space.
On the show floor of InfoComm 2022 to talk in person about the control programming side of the AV industry.
As we spend more time in the home, the power of wellness solutions has expanded exponentially.
How to sell wellness solutions for the home, making the case for cellular boosters and what happens when entire network services go down. The post ResiWeek 336: That’s My Backup appeared first on AVNation TV.
How to sell wellness solutions for the home, making the case for cellular boosters and what happens when entire network services go down.
It really should be as simple as thinking about what you're going to say before those words exit your mouth.
A company has made reusable zip ties. How much of a big deal is this for cable management?
Vertiv releases their first ESG report, using AV as a wow factor, and ClearOne University opens registation for education courses in AV. The post AVWeek 568: Them’s The Breaks appeared first on AVNation TV.
Vertiv releases their first ESG report, using AV as a wow factor, and ClearOne University opens registation for education courses in AV.
Insights from the first Luxury Bath Summit, using analytics in the smart home, and how to pull the right profit levers for your business. The post ResiWeek 335: Riggin’ It Up appeared first on AVNation TV.
Insights from the first Luxury Bath Summit, using analytics in the smart home, and how to pull the right profit levers for your business.
Looking at the latest AVIXA report for the AV industry and what it means for USAV to become Edge.
Jimmy Paschke joins Apex, the importance of data rates in HDMI technology, and the soundscape of the restaurant space.
AV security isn't just about locking away data, it's about making sure clients feel safe.
Looking at the numbers for InfoComm 2022 and if physical trade shows are once again a success, and why device security is undervalued within the AV industry.
When smart home solutions like thermostats break down, is it up to integrators to bring them back up?
Looking at the state of the home theater market, how RTI integrates with Orro systems, and why the CI Channel still gets flak for upselling clients.
Going back to VOXX & Sharp's acquisition of Onkyo. What does this mean for the products going forward?
We continue our coverage of InfoComm 2022 by talking to the experts about the highlights of the show, and what it means to return to the physical space.
Looking at China's Metaverse platform and how it might compare to Western counterparts.
What new tricks programmers can learn to flourish in the midst of hardware supply hardships within the AV industry.
Zena Dennis discusses her challenges as a woman in the AV space, and what it took to overcome them.
Talking to Marla Suttenberg about coming back to InfoComm 2022 and the physical trade show space.
Looking back at Snap's decision to go from SnapAV to Snap One and what it takes to rebrand your entire company.
Looking at Apple's WWDC of 2022, finding the end of labor shortages, and the fate of the middle-market client in the residential space.
We sit down with Cory Schaeffer to look back at her time within the AV industry and what is in store for her in her retirement stage.
Talking to women programmers about the AV industry and what can be done to make the space more inviting for everyone.
We are live in Las Vegas for InfoComm 2022, discussing the latest innovations in the AV industry with a host of experts in the field.
The arduous task of implementing software-based AV to fight against the supply chain shortages.
ResiWeek is at InfoComm 2022! We discuss the latest innovations in residential solutions and the value of the physical space.
The changing leadership & culture in many industries and the future of learning in AV through many different avenues.
Hall Technologies is getting into the residential space at InfoComm 2022, taking steps to improve your CI company culture, and discussing the very first Audio Advice Live show coming up in August.
How integrators can help clients keep their work and life office space in balance as hybrid working continues.
The rise of mergers and acquisitions within the AV industry, Kramer has a new logo and company vision, and looking at the value of data and metrics in the digital age.
Why it's important to be transparent with your clients in the midst of the supply chain shortages.
The future of digital signage isn't related to the technology, but rather the content being made.
Talking to members of The AVIXA Women’s Council about the Rosie Riveters’ program to bring young women into the STEM field. The post AVNation Special: Rosie Riveters & The AVIXA Women’s Council appeared first on AVNation TV.
Talking to members of The AVIXA Women's Council about the Rosie Riveters' program to bring young women into the STEM field.
Looking at the artists that would be involved in the metaverse and extended reality space.
CEDIA Expo 2022 opens registration, turning good into great, and talking about mounting TVs over fireplaces, and why integrators always have to be the 'right' guys.
The return of trade shows to the AV industry, The AIMS Alliance & AV over IP standards, and looking at cinematic displays in the conference room.
Bringing back CDs, looking at Sonos’ Q2 report and Josh.ai partners with Bond Bridge. The post ResiWeek 328: Who’s Buying CDs?! appeared first on AVNation TV.
We are in person in Barcelona to talk about Integrated Systems Europe 2022 with attendees, exhibitors and more.
Looking at the unique experiences for music venues that can only be provided by extended reality solutions.
What it will take to expand the diversity of AV programmers and the industry in general.
Talking to Eboni Green about the challenges she has faced as a woman in the AV industry.
Sometimes just getting back to the basics of running a business can vastly improve your company.
Marketing your certifications and how to stop offering annual support for your business.
AVI-SPL incorporates their India branch, Zoom settles security lawsuits for $85 million, and bringing more women in the AV industry with the AVIXA Women's Council & Rosie Riveters.
What it means to have a clear vision for your company and what you are looking for from your staff.
Why AV and IT are so similar, and how IT managers can make the jump into AV so efficiently.
The growth of wireless audio standards like WiSA, how HTA is partnering up with NKBA, and introducing the "layout" phase for residential projects.
The many considerations to make when adding in new appliances to a higher education project.
Talking about NAB 2022, the outlook for other shows for AV, and sustainability in AV solutions.
Talking to Exertis Almo COO Sam Taylor about the new rebranding of the two companies as part of their merger.
The potential value of systems like NDI integration for conferencing software like Teams and Zoom.
We head to the National Association of Broadcasters Show for 2022 and discuss the latest innovations in AV space with some familiar faces.
Growing in a post-pandemic market, the Ultra Low-Energy standard, and what it means for Snap One to have partnerships with all major CEDIA US buying groups.
The potential value of systems like NDI integration for conferencing software like Teams and Zoom.
Looking at the process by CTI and The Philadelphia Union to upgrade Subaru Park through the power of AV solutions.
How mundane actions like shoulder surfing can be a powerful tool for cybersecurity threats.
How experiential AV can bring back physical attendees, Hall Technologies is acquired by Gun Lake Investments, and bringing in more powerful female leaders into the AV industry.
Discussing the metrics of lossless audio and what it means to produce high quality sound.
Talking about Extron's solutions being certified for Microsoft Teams and the process that went into earning this distinction.
The value of hybrid regional events and what it means to bring different integrator offices together.
ADI unifies their Pro AV solutions, Tracknicity and D-Tools integrate, and looking at HyFlex workspaces for both home and offices. The post ResiWeek 324: The ‘Tweeners appeared first on AVNation TV.
ADI unifies their Pro AV solutions, Tracknicity and D-Tools integrate, and looking at HyFlex workspaces for both home and offices.
The effects of global AV expansion, and asking if hybrid work environments are just a passing fad.
Customer service in the higher education space is crucial to help faculty best use their faculties.
Talking to the women in control programming and what it means to be a woman in the AV industry.
Looking at the findings in CEDIA's new industry report, what a partnership between Vantage and PureEdge lighting means for integrators, and discussing the art & science of power solutions.
Looking at the rise of lighting fixtures in the residential space and how integrators can get involved.
Discussing the value of award for AV excellence, what it means to control systems from the cloud, and looking at the experiential design of AV.
Looking back at Snap One acquiring Access Networks and what it meant for both companies.
8K is coming to NAB 2022, the importance of showrooms and asking if remote work is destroying company culture.
What Kabuni is doing to introduce XR solutions to children and improve their experiences in the real world.
Getting a preview of the panel "Better Business Practices for Pro AV", a part of AVNetwork Nation on Tuesday April 5th.
The impact of the supply chain shortage and how it ripples through manufacturers, dealers and integrators.
Predicting the home technology that will be here to stay post-pandemic, the value of human interaction for your customers, and bridging the smart home gap with integrators.
Voice control is a big deal, but how do we encourage users to take full advantage of those solutions?
Discussing the relation between extended reality solutions and children, and the potential future of the metaverse and XR.
What it means for integrators to have liability waivers in the event of a cybersecurity issue.
Enterprise Connect is back in person, and we talk to many industry professionals about the collaboration space.
CEDIA Expo 2022 is coming back to Dallas, learning lighting at Lightingpalooza, and Bluetooth's role in access control solutions.
What hybrid video means for the higher education space, how the lockdown in Shenzhen will affect AV, and where ads belong in solutions.
Working with residential solutions warranties and previewing Savant's Cync smart light platform.
The value of AV over IP in the residential space and the opportunities integrators can make.
What remote workers should consider as working from home shifts from a quick fix to a lasting choice.
Diversified's CEO steps down, innovating the workspace through immersive AV, and the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine on many industries.
Looking at the implementation of new products within projects and how to evaluate if a new solution is the right fit for the job.
How to coordinate with the different branches of your own business and provide a smooth project experience for everyone.
Savant partners with Wilson, building a house with AV from the group up, and looking at Bower & Wilkins' new Panorama 3 soundbar.
Celebrating Women in the AV industry, looking at ceiling microphones & the visibility of AV solutions, and AVI-SPL acquires Sonics in Ireland.
What part the industry plays to get the wage gap between men and women to an equal place.
Defining the smart home, comparing the air quality of the office to the home and what it means to measure that air quality through solutions.
Discussing the positives and negatives of being a publicly traded company in the AV industry.
Looking at the resources that managers can utilize to improve as a programmer and a leader.
On location at the NSCA Business & Leadership Conference 2022 discussing the value that shows like this bring to the AV industry.
Sticker shock is inevitable in any business, but why does it come up so often in the smart home space?
Discussing the end of the Harmony universal remote and how technology evolved to leave it in the dust.
How can we utilize the data and metrics that AI can gather when consumers are wary of such systems?
Looking at smart ceiling fans, Nortek is rolled into Nice, and getting out of the field in lieu of remote work.
Looking at the skills that carry over from lone programmer to manager of many programmers.
InfoComm 2022 opens registration, the importance of diversity within the AV industry, and looking at the world's largest LED display at the Winter Olypmics.
Talking to Eboni Green about her journey through AV and what it means for the industry to grown and diversify.
What does it even mean to funge something, and why is it destroying the environment? Is there any value to these things?
Looking at KBIS and IBS to see where AV belongs in the bathroom, Savant's da Vinci 10 gets integrators into RMR, and what virtual reality could be doing for the residential space.
Perhaps a part of the challenge to properly value integrators is related to how young our industry is, compared to other verticals.
AV as a service in the Peloton era, finding Zoom's place in UCC, and fighting back against counterfeit AV solutions.
Celebrating Black History Month by talking to Wallace Johnson about his work in AV and the live event industry.
Continuing the conversation of the role of the programmer and it means to successfully lead your programmers through projects.
What are the less realized skills that could come into play to make you a better AV professional?
Talking to Joe Whitaker about his new position at Origin Acoustics and what this means for the company moving forward.
Looking at the space between remote and in-office workers, and what AV is doing to bridge that gap.
What the future of the theater space might be when it comes to same day-and-date releases.
Celebrating Black History Month by talking with Rob Rasberry about his experience in the higher education space.
Reassessing the WFM and hybrid work movement, and looking at the upcoming Lightapalooza show & what lighting means for integrators.
Looking at AV as a service in the space and what Xyte is doing to streamline that process.
Providing equity for meetings in companies, what VR means for AV, and getting to zero carbon emissions in the industry.
We present the winners of our Readers' Choice Awards for the year of 2021 and see what our readers consider the best in the AV space.
Celebrating Black History Month by talking to Althea Ricketts about her journey through the AV industry.
How the pandemic has changed the way businesses look at training and certifications for their employees.
The state of invisible speakers, CEDIA's new positions in their Executive Committee, guardDog.ai is added to CEDIA's Propel program.
Putting things into a conference room is one thing, but what's something already in that we could do without?
Celebrating Black History Month by talking to Vanessa Calhoun about her experience as a woman of color within the AV industry.
Looking back at Kaleidescape's 20th anniversary in 2021 and how the streaming market has evolved in that time.
Looking at the current world of coding in AV, TD SYNNEX announces a program for education on cybersecurity, and getting AV back into the office.
The potential resimercial opportunities for integrators looking at the smart building space.
Teams is set to integrate natively with Windows 11. Surely this won't cause any problems for system programmers, right?
The top voice commands in residential, CEDIA gets ANSI accreditation for CIT and Snap One acquires Staub Electronics.
Working through the supply chain shortages in 2022, looking at the updated certification for the 8K Association, and discussing regional events like Legrand's Roadshow and the value for the AV industry.
Looking at the manufacturer's side of the supply chain issue and what is being done for the customers.
Talking to Shameka Dunbar about her experience within the AV industry as a woman and what AV can do to expand itself beyond the industry.
Looking at the challenges for all parts of the AV industry in the midst of the supply chain shortages.
Discussing the show that was CES 2022 from both a physical and virtual sense, and the biggest technologies coming out of the show.
Talking to Legrand about their upcoming Roadshow and what it means to get solutions to integrators to experience them firsthand.
ISE 2022 is pushed back to May and what that means for the industry, and White Light joins d&b solutions.
Sometimes it's best to part ways with a client. How do you do that without burning bridges?
Looking at the role of the programming manager and how to effectively lead your team of AV programmers.
The trials and tribulations of collaborating with a client to create their ideal website.
Looking at how Starin Marketing has grown since their acquisition by Midwich in 2020, and what lies in store for the future.
Looking at the latest at CES 2022 including Samsung's outlook on sustainibility, Savant's new lighting solutions and more.
With the resimercial space making a splash, how can residential integrators cross over?
How can companies get their remote workers the supplies they need to be as good as the ones in the office?
Checking out the latest tech innovations being shown at CES 2022, and what the future of unified communications can be gleaned from it.
Looking at CES 2022, the power of AV over IP solutions and BlackBerry ends their services.
Discussing the biggest stories of 2021 and what lies in store for the residential side of the AV industry for 2022.
Looking back at 2021 and figuring out what's in store for 2022 in the world of commercial AV.
Talking to Kristin Salenger about her journey through AV and the connection between music and mathematics.
What it will take for integrators to meet client demands in the midst of a global supply shortage.
Taking a look back at the year that was 2021 and the biggest stories coming out of the commercial side of the AV industry.
What hybrid spaces mean for residential integrators, the expansion of the smart home market, and what integrators need to know about Java vulnerabilities.
Exertis acquires Almo Pro AV, and keeping your systems up to date when vulnerabilities arise.
Looking at how manufacturers have changed the programming space and what programmers should be focused on when broadening their horizons.
Talking to Exertis and Almo about the recent acquisition and what this move means for their expansion in the international market.
Global supply chain issues are expected to extend through 2022, and what happens when large-scale global outages happen.
AVI-SPL agrees to acquire SKC Communications, Extron upgrades their ShareLink Pro Systems, and recruiting more potential employees into the AV industry in the midst of a record vacancy level.
How can the retail space give us insight into bringing students into the physical higher education space?
Getting into the world of location-based play and what it means for augmented reality and other XR solutions.
With CES 2022 on the way, we look back at last year's show and the impact of a virtual show.
What integrators are looking for in their AV software, the keys to the smart home space, and keeping you and your clients safe from cybersecurity threats.
SCN posts their top 50 systems integrators of 2021, automatic updates & their spot in the AV industry and what tomorrow's polymorphic office means for today's integrators.
Getting prepared to come back to the physical space at CES 2022 and what technology might be in store for the show.
Display fidelity is rapidly growing each year, but how much detail is really noticed now that we are in 8K and beyond?
NKBA releases their 2022 Design Trends Report, looking at the smart home mistakes to avoid, and what Best Buy's quarterly report means for the AV industry.
With so many streaming services, it's up to us to help find the right one for the right job.
The Digitial Signage Federation & Questex partner up for DSE 2022, crafting a concise value proposition and AMX partners with Panopto for higher education control systems.
Discussing the foundations of creating a good website to bring in customers and perfectly represent what your company is all about.
How Ring is driving home technology, LG has some holiday promotions and looking at Polk's new XT monitor line.
How programmers can use existing hardware to work on projects in the midst of a supply shortage.
What Tim, Megan and Alesia will be getting into as part of Almo's E4 Experience in Dallas.
Getting a preview of Almo's E4 Experience and what it means to be a truly hybrid AV event.
The convergence of AV & IT, using AV to create unique experiences and the use of touchless solutions moving forward.
Balancing your employees in remote locations and within the office to work together efficiently.
How integrators should be voicing their concerns about supply chain shortages to their customers.
Talking to AVIXA CEO Dave Labuskes about the impact of InfoComm 2021 and what is in store for AVIXA and future trade shows for the AV industry.
Looking at how the Pro AV space has thrived in the last year in spite of many difficult challenges.
CEDIA & CTA have a new report about HDMI 2.1, DMF Lighting launches a website aimed at integrators and looking at mini-split heat pumps & smart home integration.
With hardware in short supply, it's up to the programmer to show that software can be the solution for projects.
Looking at the InfoComm 2021 numbers & the impact of in-person AV trade shows, utilizing AV software to get past hardware supply chain restrictions, and the importance of awards for companies & employees to be recognized for their efforts.
Discussing the scope of work when it comes to a project and how to work with your client to get them exactly what they signed up for.
Sonos had a successful Q4 in 2020. What made that possible, and will it continue into the next year?
How technology spending in the holiday will be on the rise, discussing centralized versus local AV systems and CEDIA hires a new VP of Education and Training.
Like any showroom, the best way to make an impact with a virtual showroom is to create a unique experience.
Continuing our coverage of InfoComm 2021, the impact of the show, and what lies in store for AVIXA and the industry as a whole.
Looking at the future of wearable augmented reality solutions and what they can provide in different spaces
The process of working with those using conference rooms in the time of hybrid working.
Live From InfoComm 2021, we talk to leaders, manufacturers and tech managers about their experiences during the show.
CEDIA appoints Daryl Friedman as the new CEO, Legrand phases out Nuvo, and Azione Unlimited & Nationwide Marketing Group form a merger.
What it means for the big players like Google and Amazon to get into the security space.
InfoComm 2021 kicks off this week, why certifications are important to the industry, and looking at support teams in higher education.
Global supply chain issues continue to hit the AV industry, and understanding IT & AV to get a recurring revenue off the ground for your business.
How extended reality solutions are being used to gather biometric data and emotional states.
Nortek Control is acquired by Nice, finding the balance between customer & employee for your business, and Matt's computer only kind of explodes.
What it means for the movie industry when customers are improving their own home theater systems.
Major outages on Facebook & Instagram, what happens when the cloud goes down and the future of digital signage.
The importance of interoperability within the metaverse of extended reality applications.
The differences in freelancing and having your own company, and the responsibilities that lie within.
Finding the space between bargain and luxury in creating the ideal space for working from home.
With streaming services expanding to outright games, how can integrators prepare their clients' networks?
Software as a service & how it relates to the cloud, CEDIA opens registration for their Tech Summits and Amazon announces new products including the robot Astro.
Talking to Windy City Wire about prioritizing their supply chain demands and positive client relationships with self-sustaining manufacturing process and unique, personal touches.
Fighting back against counterfeit AV solutions, one of the largest resort projects in the world using AV over IP, and looking at what might the standard be for AV over IP solutions within the industry.
Talking to James King about his experiences in the higher education space and the convergence of IT and AV in programming.
Discussing the role of education and training within the AV industry with Samantha Ventura.
As AV waste starts to pile up, when's the right time to talk to your client about longevity?
Crestron scales back on InfoComm 2021, knowing your level of risk, and the rise of video solutions in the security space.
The different approaches to control system programming in both residential and commercial spaces.
Understanding how changes in business requires rebuilding company strategies to survive and thrive.
Adjacent verticals in the residential space can be daunting, but there is reward in risk.
Getting companies invested in better hybrid working and what it takes to get the next generation of the workforce interested in the AV industry.
What's going to happen to digital signage solutions installed in the wake of the pandemic?
Talking to Cheri Parker about her journey into the AV industry and the process of project managament.
Getting ready for InfoComm 2021 by talking to Crestron about what to expect at booth 1800.
Putting voice control in the hotel room with Josh.ai, getting into the resimercial space through AtlasIED's Atmosphere, and what AV looks like on syndicated television.
Getting ready for InfoComm 2021 by talking to TD SYNNEX about what they're bringing to booth 2611.
Getting ready for InfoComm 2021 by talking to Kramer about their solutions to be showcased.
NAB cancels their 2021 show, and Zoomtopia shows off many new features in store for Zoom as a platform.
Do Ultra Short Throw Projectors have figurative legs to stand on in the home theater space?
Looking at the options in programming for control systems and finding what's right for your client and your project.
The differences in challenges when it comes to using XR in broadcasting live and pre-recorded.
VOXX and Sharp complete the acquisition of Onyko & Integra, JBL Synthesis adds HDMI 2.1, and Amazon steps into the Smart TV ring.
What companies can do to mitigate stress in their workers, be it at home or in the office.
Looking at how emotional analytics are gathered through extended reality solutions and how they can be utilized in different applications.
The effects of the Delta variant on live events, Parsol's new Uber-like service and helping remote employees with quality AV solutions.
How the Delta Variant and supply chain issues are affecting the Pro AV Sales Index, and closing the gender pay gap for the pro AV space.
Talking to Lex Peters about her journey through the AV industry and what customer experience can bring to the higher education space.
Sometimes technical jargon goes right over the consumer's head. What do they need for the right application?
Snap One adds Sound United to their distribution line, a look at CEDIA Expo's Launchpad brands and Savant holds a virtual conference.
The differences between wired and wireless audio and what is right for the customers' system.
Talking to QSC about their journey in the last 18 months and the state of the supply chain for the AV industry.
QSC is halting shipments due to supply chain issues, and looking at the corporate side of house of worship installations.
Sharp and NEC Display come together in a joint venture. What does this mean for the rest of the industry?
Taking another look at the world of resimercial and what it means for integrators on both sides of the fence.
CEDIA updates their certification process. The factors that led into looking at the system in a new light.
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Getting an RMR service started isn't easy, but it can prove a great boon for your business.
CES 2022 and NAB require records of vaccination for attendees, T-Mobile's data breach affects 100 million users, and Crestron & Shure partner up for a conferencing collaboration that could change the face of AV.
Looking at the market insights and what COVID-19 could mean for the industry moving forward.
Looking at what XR is doing in the broadcasting space and the impact of that technology for shows moving forward.
With the recent companies pulling out of CEDIA Expo 2021, we discuss the potential future of the show and what it means for the AV industry at large.
Getting a look at what's in store for the conferencing space at Enterprise Connect September 27-29.
InfoComm updates their in-person safety protocols, the IIJA puts $1.9 billion into infrastructure, and the immense increase in videoconferencing usage.
Back when CES went digital for 2021, we wondered what would mean for live events for the year.
Talking to Victoria Grupp about how music led into AV programming and her experiences as a women in the AV industry.
HTSA partners with CEDIA Expo 2021 for Tommapalooza and 3G is getting sunsetted, but not without a fight.
Kaltura goes on the public market, Diversified acquires HB Communications, and the power of AV in immersive interactive installations.
Looking at the role of the integrator as higher education spaces get into hybrid solutions.
In the midst of any situation, it's good to be in constant contact with your clients and team.
Don't close your blinds to automated shading solutions, especially if you're a residential integrator.
Looking at CEDIA Expo's lighting debuts, the value of human-centric solutions, and Ring has a new remote access controller.
Looking at the effects of the global supply chain issues on the higher education space.
With hybrid spaces on the rise, how can we provide parity both physically and virtually?
Talking to Molly Beck about the social version of network mapping and how to establish relationships for clients and colleagues across your space.
Google and Nest have a smart speaker on the way. Can we use our integrator knowledge to frankly point customers to better options?
Chris Neto and Joe Dunbar duke it out in the continuing conversation about conference rooms and scheduling solutions.
Peerless-AV gains EMS certification. What does that mean, and why is it so important for our industry?
Savant acquires Racepoint Energy, Nokia & Smartlabs bring out smart lighting, and a look at some fancy releasable zipties.
As CEDIA starts to resume in-person training, looking at the value of a balanced education of on-site and virtual learning.
The balance of certification and experience in AV, and looking at the next decade for conference room solutions.
Talking to Scott Tiner about his experience within the higher education space and the ongoing AV/IT convergence.
NDI partners with Microsoft for Teams integration. What this means for both companies moving forward.
Ring adds end-to-end encryption, Sony is hosting their own virtual AV event, and influencers are coming to CEDIA Expo.
As live events start to come back, how can integrators ensure that the spaces are safe and clean for attendees?
Discussing the evolving relationship of work and life balance and how that affects the AV industry.
Panasonic goes directly to the consumers, building a better conference room, and looking at the growth of the tech sector.
There's an added layer of difficulty in selling speakers, especially ones that aren't meant to be seen.
Taking a look at how virtual reality can be used in developing hybrid spaces for the commercial space.
Looking at what's in store for the UC space as business conferences, educational institutions and more start to come back.
Looking at all the angles from education, production and experience design, the guests explored what’s new in 3D printing materials and interdisciplinary collaborations, how it’s changing design and production, and what's ahead in terms of new and cool uses for interactive experiences.
All The Voices Global demonstrations and activism against systemic racism continue to remind us that we’re still not including enough voices in our work and enterprises. In this episode of the TIDE Generator Podcast Kirsten Nelson is joined by Wiena Lin, Creative Director with Public Good Labs; Mary Franck, Creative Director with ESI Design, an [...]
What do you think the new “memorable” will be? What will we cherish most when we can gather again?
Considering two areas consistently at the forefront of engagement: museums and events. How might today’s challenges actually be a catalyst for realizing some imaginative new uses of technology?
Introducing TIDE Generator from AVIXA, a biweekly series of conversations on the built environment hosted by Kirsten Nelson.