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April 24, 2026
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Join Us for the Most Engaging Discussion on Collaboration This Year
 
Join Us for the Most Engaging Discussion on Collaboration This Year
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Join us on Thursday, April 29th, for what's guaranteed to be one of the most engaging discussions on the Collaboration 2026 AND beyond. Barco ClickShare's Yannic Laleeuwe, Huddly's Bo Pintea, and FORTÉ's Paul Mueller talk trends, pain points, solutions, and the realities of modern collaboration.

Think Simplicity, Smart (AI), and Security. You're not going to want to miss this one.

Cindy promises it will be enlightening and fun.

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IPMX@NAB 2026 Roundup
 
IPMX@NAB 2026 Roundup
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Fresh from the NAB Show, Sound & Video Contractor's Cynthia Wisehart shares her findings and impressions on many of the newly IPMX-certified products she saw. Some of the booths she visited included: Cobalt Digital, Panasonic, Plexus AV, Evertz AV, Macnica, Bridge (at the OWC booth), Matrox, and at the AIMS Alliance booth.
Full Story: Sound & Video Contractor (4/22)
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Industry Spotlight
 
Hall Research CEO on New Multi-Brand Structure and an Update on the Atlona Acquisition
 
Hall Research CEO on New Multi-Brand Structure and an Update on the Atlona Acquisition
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Hall Research's CEO, Ken Eagle, sits down with AV Technology's Cindy Davis to announce a new structure that includes five brands and to check in on how the acquisition of Altona in July 2025 is going.
Full Story: AV Network (4/7)
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Product Spotlight
 
Winners Announced for Best of Show at the NAB Show 2026 for AV Technology
 
Winners Announced for Best of Show at the NAB Show 2026 for AV Technology
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And the convergence of broadcast to ProAV continues. Check out these 15 new products announced at the National Association of Broadcasters Show that our judges found award-worthy!
Full Story: AV Technology (4/22)
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Friday fAVs
 
Sony's XYN "Spatial Capture Solution," Explained
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Sony's XYN "Spatial Capture Solution," Explained
The XYN suite of three software options streamlines creative workflows, including virtual production.
Full Story: AV Network (4/21)
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The Hybrid Meeting Room Audit: How to Know When It's Time to Upgrade
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The Hybrid Meeting Room Audit: How to Know When It's Time to Upgrade
Check out the five warning signs that it's time to upgrade.
Full Story: AV Network (4/15)
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Product Review: Way Beyond a Webcam
 
Product Review: Way Beyond a Webcam
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SCN's Mark J. Pescatore reviews the Hollyland VenusLiv Air, built for high-end streaming production.
Full Story: AV Network (4/7)
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Sporting AV
 
Check out This Massive Immersive Canvas at Kai Tak Sports Park
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Check out This Massive Immersive Canvas at Kai Tak Sports Park
Yes, we know immersive is a term used too much in Pro AV in 2026. We don't care; this is super cool.
Full Story: Systems Contractor News (4/9)
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Powering Clear Communication
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Powering Clear Communication
Learn how durable, interference-free audio helped one automotive remanufacturing plant transform its tours from perennial frustrations into engaging educational experiences.
Full Story: AV Network (4/22)
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WEBINAR: Elevating the Culture of Collaboration
 
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Tuesday, April 28, at 3:00 p.m. ET
Ensure every collaborator has a consistent, intuitive, and user-friendly experience, and one that is optimized for AI. Join experts from AVI-SPL and Crestron as they discuss the critical elements needed to ensure the best infrastructure is in place to leverage AI functions.

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44 AV/IT Thought Leaders share insights on how their company's products and solutions help ensure interoperability and connectivity every day.

AV/IT Team: A college gymnasium and aquatics facility underwent an AV-over-IP and control system overhaul--and it's all gone swimmingly.

5 Case Studies where interoperability shines

35 Pro AV Products that work for you on Day 1, Day 2, and beyond.

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