AVNation TV: Recent Episodes
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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.
Cloud services are expected to be on the rise, the CCUMC becomes the ETC, and what the "ideal" AV classroom looks like.
Listening to the experience of a newcomer to the AV industry, and what it means to get acclimated to an unknown world.
Talking about the return of trade shows to the physical space, and what to expect for CES 2023 in January.
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?
Looking at how programmers should consider new products and platforms to ensure that they can fulfill the clients' needs in a project.
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.
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.
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.
Looking at the power of virtual control from the perspective of programmers in AV, and what it can do for the corporate space.
Looking at the ways that extended reality solutions and fashion weave together, and what is the future of the fashion industry through XR.
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.
It's a new era for EDTech! We look at the supply chain issues and how they affect higher education, and find where the innovation in AV lies.
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?
David Danto explores the return of the residential trade show CEDIA Expo 2022, and what it means to be back in person.
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?
Looking at the applications of extended reality solutions in the medical space for training, physical therapy and much more.
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?
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 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.
How managed services are more important now than ever when it comes to integrated systems.
Looking at the resimercial space and what residential integrators can take from the other side of the business.
Just the Two of Us We are back to our regularly scheduled programming with Matt Scott bringing the latest news and updates in residential AV! Joining our esteemed host today is the President of Bryant Design & Consulting Group, Ian Bryant. We kick things off with CEDIA Expo bringing back the Launchpad TechStart competition, allowing [...]
The advantages that programmers within the AV industry have when it comes to new technology.
Prepared for Anything Welcome back to another episode of the number 1 podcast in the world (don’t look that up…). Time to discuss the latest news coming out of the commercial side of the AV industry. Joining our illustrious host today are host of our own AVSocial show Dawn Meade, Business Development Director for AVI-SPL [...]
Discussing the value of managed services for the AV industry and many solutions, and where they belong in projects.
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.
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?
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.
On the show floor of InfoComm 2022 to talk in person about the control programming side of the AV industry.
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.
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.
Talking to Kristin Salenger about her journey through AV and the connection between music and mathematics.
Talking to Cheri Parker about her journey into the AV industry and the process of project managament.
Talking to Victoria Grupp about how music led into AV programming and her experiences as a women in the AV industry.
Ronnie Anne Spang joins us to discuss her journey through the AV industry and what we can do to diversify our industry.
The impact of COVID-19 on businesses and integrators, and how it has affected our daily lives.
Talking to Kari Martinez about her journey through the AV industry and her survey to find out what is driving women in AV.