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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. REGISTER NOW!
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Magewell's new Pro Convert IP to USB hardware lets users bring an NDI, NDI HX or streaming source into video conferencing and other non-NDI software over a USB interface. It eliminates complexity by converting the IP source into a USB output that software sees as easily as a webcam. Learn more.
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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!
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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.
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Broadcast AV is here. What else did we see on the show floor?
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SCN was at NAB Show, and the creator economy is one of the largest trends on the show floor.
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Manufacturers are really getting a handle on AI, and there's a new buzzword impacting the industry.
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Growth trends now favor engagement over audience scale, panelists say.
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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
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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
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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
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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. Read More!
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Hall Research CEO Ken Eagle sat down with AV Technology's Cindy Davis to announce a new structure that includes five brands and to check in on the progress of the July 2025 acquisition of Altona. Check out the video interview for a deeper dive into each brand.
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