
Europe's Cyber Skills Gap Is 424,000 People Wide. AV Is Inside It.
The EU's workforce shortage has reached the systems on your project list. Here is what it costs you and what to do before your next tender.


Europe's Cyber Skills Gap Is 424,000 People Wide. AV Is Inside It.
The EU's workforce shortage has reached the systems on your project list. Here is what it costs you and what to do before your next tender.

Protecting Digital Public Spaces in a Time of Cyberwar
At ISE 2026, cybersecurity practitioners made the case that public-facing AV — departure boards, wayfinding kiosks, stadium screens — is trust infrastructure. Compromise it deliberately and you don't need explosives to cause panic. Here is what that means for the people who design and build it.

InfoComm 2026: 3 Key Takeaways on Live Event Roles & Responsibilities
A breakdown of live event roles, stakeholder communication strategies, and why clearly defined responsibilities lead to smoother, more successful productions

Host of the Party: How Annette Sandler Brings InfoComm to Life
AVIXA’s Senior Director of Live Content talks about the care, strategy, and community thinking behind InfoComm programming, and why Xchange Live is built for the conversations attendees bring with them.

The Boardroom Microphone is Now a Legal Liability in Europe
Sentiment dashboards, voice-stress monitoring, and "engagement" analytics in meeting rooms now sit inside one of the highest-fined categories of EU law. The Article 5 prohibition has been in force for fifteen months. Article 50 transparency duties land on 2 August. Integrators carry exposure on both.

The EU AI Act’s 2027 Extension Doesn’t Cover What You Think It Covers
The EU AI Act just moved its biggest deadline. Here's what that actually changes for AV/IT.

InfoComm 2026: Inside the New Activation Hubs
InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas brings AV to life with Smart Workplace, Retail Experience, and The Pitch—showcasing real-world tech for work, retail, and live production.

AV on the Menu: Your Guide to Eating (Well) at InfoComm
A practical guide to navigating coffee, food trucks, and exhibit hall eats at InfoComm 2026 so you can stay fueled without missing a moment.

Cyber Resilience Act 2027: The AV Products You’re Speccing Today That Won’t Survive It
The Cyber Resilience Act’s main obligations apply from 11 December 2027, but the hardware decisions that open or close your exposure are being made right now.

What to Expect from Each Stage at InfoComm 2026
Explore how InfoComm 2026’s Vision, Spotlight, and Xchange LIVE stages each offer unique value—from strategic AV insights to immersive experiences and community-driven conversations.

Digital Transformation at What Cost? Ensuring Innovation Doesn't Leave Vulnerable Populations Behind
As our industry races toward digital transformation, an important question remains: who are we leaving behind?

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.
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