Updated on June 2, 2026
Wall Street lives by the old maxim, “Buy the rumor, sell the news,” the notion that anticipation drives value, and once the official announcement lands, the excitement has already been priced in. The Professional AV industry spent May 2026 behaving differently.
The weeks leading up to InfoComm are rarely news-free. Still, even by Pro AV standards, May delivered a steady stream of news, including leadership changes, platform updates, ecosystem expansions, and product introductions. If you missed a headline or two, we’ve culled out 10 developments that took place last month.
Panasonic’s Acquisition of HIVE Media Control to Expand Into Immersive Media Workflow Ecosystem
Panasonic completed its acquisition of UK-based HIVE Media Control Ltd., marking a significant step in its transition from a hardware-centric manufacturer to a diversified provider of visual systems. The deal strengthens Panasonic’s position in immersive environments, including museums, themed attractions, and large-scale experiential installations where content control and playback are as important as display hardware.
Barco and Logitech Launch Microsoft Teams Certified Wireless Room System Bundle for Small Meeting Rooms
Belgium-based Barco and Logitech introduced a jointly developed wireless room system bundle combining ClickShare Hub Core with Logitech MeetUp 2, now certified for Microsoft Teams. The solution targets small meeting spaces and emphasizes simplicity, security, and standardized deployment across enterprise environments.
AtlasIED and NETGEAR AV Expand AV-over-IP Interoperability Partnership
AtlasIED and NETGEAR AV announced a strategic partnership focused on improving interoperability between networked audio systems and AV-over-IP infrastructure, a collaboration that pairs AtlasIED’s loudspeaker solutions with NETGEAR AV's managed switching platforms. The goal: to reduce system complexity while maintaining high-performance audio delivery across commercial environments.
Matrox Video Marks 50 Years and Signals Next-Generation Video Platform
Canadian-based Matrox Video celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of contributions to digital imaging, video processing, and IP-based media infrastructure. The milestone highlights the company’s evolution from a hardware provider into a provider of AV-over-IP and cloud-native workflows.
AVIXA Launches RESIDE Event With HTSA and ProSource
AVIXA announced RESIDE, a new initiative developed with HTSA and ProSource to expand engagement within the residential and smart home integration markets. The program reflects the increasing overlap between commercial AV, residential systems, lighting, and automation platforms.
CCS Presentation Systems Re-enters California Market
CCS Presentation Systems has reestablished its presence in California with the launch of new partner-led operations in the state, marking the company’s return to California after disbanding its operations there in 2018. The California re-launch is being led by newly appointed partners Peter and Sorina Pantis, who will oversee operations and customer engagement across the state.
AVIXA Overhauls AVIXA.org Digital Platform
AVIXA launched a redesigned version of its website to improve access to training, certification, and industry intelligence resources. The redesign is aimed at improving the user experience for professionals seeking education and market insights by consolidating fragmented resources into a more structured digital experience.
CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman Announces Planned Retirement Next Year
The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) announced that Global President and CEO Daryl Friedman will retire in 2027, marking the beginning of a leadership transition for one of the most influential organizations in the residential integration sector.
CTI Chief AI Officer Blaine Brown Named AV Living Legend
Commercial Integrator (CTI), a leading Pro AV trade publication widely read across the integration and systems community, featured its own Chief AI Officer, Blaine Brown, in its #AVLivingLegends series as its 85th honoree. The series highlights influential contributors shaping the direction of AV technology and industry practice.
InfoComm 2026 To Showcase The Future of the AI-Driven Workplace
With concerns about the future of work on everyone’s mind, AVIXA announced in early May that it’s positioning InfoComm 2026 as a major showcase for how AI, AV, IT, and broadcast technologies are converging to redefine modern workplaces. A central feature of the show is the Smart Workplace experience, an immersive environment that demonstrates how integrated AV systems, analytics, and collaboration platforms work together to create more responsive and adaptive workplaces.
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A Hearty News Cycle Leading Into InfoComm
Across leadership transitions, platform expansions, strategic partnerships, and product innovation, many of May’s biggest news stories focused on AI integration, interoperable systems, and unified technological ecosystems. From workplace transformation narratives to new collaborations between manufacturers and network infrastructure providers, the news cycle leading into the industry’s biggest show next month reflected a consistent shift toward solutions that simplify deployment and increase system intelligence performance, efficiency, and scalability.