In the Trust Business: Mariana Atencio on Why "Real" Matters in AV
Ahead of her AVIXA Women’s Breakfast keynote at InfoComm 2026, Mariana Atencio explores why authenticity, empathy, and human connection are essential to the spaces AV professionals help create in an increasingly unreal world.
May AV News Roundup
May 2026 brought major Pro AV industry news ahead of InfoComm, from acquisitions and partnerships to AI-driven innovation—catch the top 10 updates you missed.
Relentless Relevance: Rich Mulholland on the Future of AV and More
Rich Mulholland’s relentless relevance challenges the audiovisual industry to rethink its own certainties. He warns that innovation dies when companies defend yesterday’s success instead of questioning it. From BlackBerry’s fall to Neuralink’s rise, Mulholland explores how relevance depends on courage—the willingness to unlearn and reconnect. He argues that AV’s true future lies not in brighter pixels or louder speakers, but in expanding human bandwidth: helping people think and collaborate with less friction. His message is clear—stop playing defense, attack your own model, and stay relentlessly relevant in a world that never stops changing.
Multi-Vendor AV Stack Ownership: Why Integrators Pay for the Gaps
Multi-vendor stacks are now the default across European Pro AV, confirmed by ISE 2026 coverage and analyst commentary. Contracts, support scope, and accountability haven't caught up. Integrators are carrying cross-vendor risk without contractual authority or margin.
Microsoft Just Made Your Meeting Room a Data Source. Is Your AV Ready?
On 1 April 2026, Microsoft Places moved to a per-space licensing model. Auto-release and the richest occupancy analytics now depend on real sensor data from the room, not just booking records.
How AV over IP is Transforming Sports Production Workflows
Modern sports production is shifting to AV over IP for greater flexibility and speed. Discover how network-based workflows deliver scalable, high-quality content in real time.
Microsoft’s Ilya Bukshteyn on the Era of the Agentic Co-Worker
Artificial intelligence is transforming workplace collaboration, from meeting equity to AI-powered workflows. Microsoft’s Ilya Bukshteyn shares what it means for AV, hybrid work, and InfoComm 2026.
Complete Guide to Integrated Experience Tours at InfoComm 2026
InfoComm’s Integrated Experience Tours take attendees beyond the show floor to explore cutting-edge AV applications in real-world settings like VR labs, medical campuses, and entertainment venues.
Engineering Brilliance, Marketing BS: Why Many Pro AV Firms Struggle with Messaging
Dave Haynes has a plea for Pro AV Execs.
10 Ways InfoComm is Changing This Year
InfoComm 2026 is reimagined to focus on real-world AV solutions, immersive application hubs, and hands-on experiences that reflect how technology is actually used. From AI-powered planning to Work and Play show floor zones, the event is more accessible, navigable, and user-centric than ever.
From Grainy to Groundbreaking: NASA's Giant Leap in Shooting the Moon
Discover the cameras and imaging gear NASA used on Artemis II, from space‑rated action cams to Nikon and smartphone tech powering real‑time lunar storytelling.
The Investment Doesn’t Stop at the Screen
Why content and creative are what truly drive long term value in digital signage.
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