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April 27, 2026
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From The Show Floor
 
We Saw Phish at The Sphere, and the Video Content Had Us Bouncing around the Room
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We Saw Phish at The Sphere, and the Video Content Had Us Bouncing around the Room
SCN's Wayne Cavadi went back into the Vegas Sphere while at NAB Show 2026. Leveraging the screen's 16K resolution, Moment Factory developed distinct visual concepts, made possible with Sphere Studios' technologies, that blend a vast array of art styles to transform the space into some of the more viral clips you have likely been seeing on social media. Check out the video!
Full Story: AV Network (3/7)
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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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5 Lessons Learned at NAB Show 2026
 
5 Lessons Learned at NAB Show 2026
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Broadcast AV is here. What else did we see on the show floor?
Full Story: Systems Contractor News (4/23)
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NAB Show 2026: How Creators Drive Conversion for Big Brands
 
NAB Show 2026: How Creators Drive Conversion for Big Brands
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SCN was at NAB Show, and the creator economy is one of the largest trends on the show floor.
Full Story: AV Network (4/21)
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Cybersecurity. The Creator Economy. And Yes, AI. Buzzwords and More from NAB Show 2026
 
Cybersecurity. The Creator Economy. And Yes, AI. Buzzwords and More from NAB Show 2026
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Manufacturers are really getting a handle on AI, and there's a new buzzword impacting the industry.
Full Story: Systems Contractor News (4/24)
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NAB Show 2026: Creators Go All in on AI, Niche Content
 
NAB Show 2026: Creators Go All in on AI, Niche Content
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Growth trends now favor engagement over audience scale, panelists say.
Full Story: Systems Contractor News (4/21)
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On Collaboration 2026: Panasonic Connect
 
On Collaboration 2026: Panasonic Connect
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"In audio systems, AI-powered noise suppression and echo cancellation filter distractions in real time, while voice leveling keeps speech clear, even in crowded environments," Chris Merrill, Director of Product Management and Engineering at Panasonic Connect
Full Story: AV Network (4/20)
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On Collaboration 2026: WyreStorm Technologies
 
On Collaboration 2026: WyreStorm Technologies
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"The workplaces that win in 2026 will treat collaboration like a product: designed, measured, and continuously improved so people can focus on the work, not the room," Zec Voislav, Product Development Director at WyreStorm Technologies
Full Story: AV Network (4/23)
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On Collaboration 2026: Ross Video
 
On Collaboration 2026: Ross Video
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In the collaborative workplace of 2026, organizations that treat communication as a professional discipline--not just a meeting--will be better equipped to lead, align, and connect. --Matt Morgan, Market Development Manager of Broadcast AV at Ross Video
Full Story: AV Network (4/11)
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