Sony and TCL to Enter Strategic Partnership | Online Instruments Acquires Level 3 Audiovisual | Custom Channels Turns In-Store Audio into Real-Time Sales Engine
 
January 30, 2026
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Sony and TCL to Enter Strategic Partnership
 
Sony and TCL to Enter Strategic Partnership
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Sony and TCL sign a memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership in the home entertainment field. AV Technology reached out to Sony to ask what this means for its professional line of BRAVIA displays.
Full Story: AV Network (1/21)
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Online Instruments Acquires Level 3 Audiovisual
 
Online Instruments Acquires Level 3 Audiovisual
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Part of the company's global expansion, the move creates a U.S. presence for the India-based company.
Full Story: Systems Contractor News (1/20)
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Custom Channels Turns In-Store Audio into Real-Time Sales Engine
 
Custom Channels Turns In-Store Audio into Real-Time Sales Engine
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New Unified In-Store Engagement platform synchronizes all marketing promotions across audio, signage, and loyalty platforms.
Full Story: AV Network (1/29)
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Sony Opens 2026 Announcing 18 Displays
 
Sony Opens 2026 Announcing 18 Displays
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To kick off 2026, Sony has announced 18 displays: two new Crystal LED S Series models, and 16 completely redesigned BRAVIA Professional Displays in the BZ-P Series.
Full Story: AV Network (1/29)
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2025's AV/IT Industry Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Significant Announcements
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2025's AV/IT Industry Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Significant Announcements
No fewer than 19 M&A and other announcements were made, including a merger, an acquisition, and a rebranding by three companies on the recently released SCN Top 50.
Full Story: AV Network (12/10)
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AVIXA CEO Labuskes Announces Retirement
 
AVIXA CEO Labuskes Announces Retirement
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After leading a transformative era that began in 2012, David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, today announced he will retire at the end of the year.
Full Story: AV Network (1/6)
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Exclusive Interview: Sharp's Acquisition of NEC Display Solutions Is Complete--Now What?
 
Exclusive Interview: Sharp's Acquisition of NEC Display Solutions Is Complete--Now What?
(Sharp)
An unhurried, multi-year effort was designed to support product performance and technological progression.
Full Story: Systems Contractor News (1/21)
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Ricoh Acquires Presentation Products
 
Ricoh Acquires Presentation Products
(Ricoh)
The strategic move strengthens its global workplace services capabilities in collaboration, AV integration, and managed services.
Full Story: AV Network (1/9)
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Cindy Davis Predicts Top AV/IT Trend for 2026
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Cindy Davis Predicts Top AV/IT Trend for 2026
The biggest AV/IT trend for 2026 is: Massive video walls? No. Return to Office? That's so, 2025. Collaboration? Not exactly. Cloud? Warmer. AI? Getting warmer. You'll be surprised.
Full Story: AV Network (12/18)
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Hall of Fame 2026: Joe Way
 
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