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Simpro on AI-First Field Service Businesses
Fred Voccola, CEO and chairman of Simpro, details the company's vision on how AI is reshaping productivity and profitability in field service businesses.
SponsoredHow Integrators Can Reshape AV Systems With Agentic AI
Discover how agentic AI allows AV integrators to move from having a reactive service to deploying intelligent operations.
InsightsD-Tools CEO Randy Stearns on Growth, AI and an Exciting 2026
D-Tools CEO Randy Stearns highlights growth and success in 2025 while promising a consequential 2026 full of ambitious business enhancements.
Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools: 2025 Reflections
Randy Stearns reflects on 2025’s pro AV growth, data-driven trends and how AI will transform integrators’ efficiency in 2026.
InsightsFive AV Products Integrators Can Expect in 2026
Check out these AV products launching in 2026, including AI-ready signage, cloud-based management platforms and tools tailored for integrators.
InsightsAVI-SPL’s Julian Phillips on Lessons, Surprises & the Rise of AI: 2025 Reflections
Julian Phillips reflects on 2025’s pro AV trends, from AI adoption to emerging tech growth, and shares insights on what’s ahead for 2026.
InsightsTake Our Emergency Communications Survey
The Emergency Communications survey will explore vital data on the latest industry trends, deployment challenges and revenue opportunities.
NewsBest of AV in 2025: Five Trends that Defined the Year
Discover the trends that defined the best of AV in 2025 and are shaping how integrators and enterprise decision-makers build for 2026.
InsightsSean Wargo on Slow Growth, Tariff Impacts & Shifting Market Trends: 2025 Reflections
Apogee Insight's Sean Wargo discusses 2025’s slow growth in pro AV, the impact of tariffs and the industry’s shift toward new market opportunities.
InsightsAIMS Announces Inaugural IPMX Product Testing & Certification Event
AIMS, VSF, AMWA and EBU to host the first IPMX Product Certification Event in Geneva, marking a milestone for professional media over IP.
NewsClear-Com Promotes Kris Koch to Director of Sales, North & South America
Kris Koch named Clear-Com’s Americas Sales Director, bringing 20+ years of expertise to drive growth, strategy and customer engagement.
NewsSennheiser TeamConnect Bar S: A CI Hands-On Review
Pairing Sennheiser audio engineering with 4K ultra-HD images and enterprise-friendly control software, the TC Bar S makes a compelling case for integrators working in small meeting rooms and huddle spaces.
InsightsMSolutions Unveils USB-C Extender with DisplayPort Alt Mode at ISE 2026
MSolutions unveils MS-DPA-CP at ISE 2026: a USB-C extender supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode, 4K video and 60W of charging power.
NewsKevin Darnell Joins LVC Companies As Strategic Partnerships Director
Kevin Darnell joins LVC Companies to expand national alliances and drive growth in fire protection, life safety and tech solutions.
NewsCrestron’s Brad Hintze on a Year of Sustainable Growth & AI: 2025 Reflections
Crestron's Brad Hintze on 2025's pro AV growth, explosive AI adoption and the new era of hybrid permanence.
InsightsISLE 2026 Now Open for Registration
ISLE 2026 will shine a spotlight on cutting-edge technologies tailored to key application scenarios, blending innovation with practical value
NewsRecognizing Burnout Early: Safeguarding Your Team’s Longevity
Tips for building awareness and systems to keep employees engaged and resilient.
InsightsTurtle AV Partners with Midwich to Expand US Distribution Network
Turtle AV partners with Midwich USA to distribute its AV solutions, including Dante AV, USB extenders videowall processors and more.
NewsRandy Stearns & Chris Smith On Industry-Specific Software Solutions for Integrators
Discover how integrators can leverage software innovations with Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools and Chris Smith, principal of The CoTeam.
InsightsAlesia Hendley 2025 Reflections: A Wake-Up Call for the Pro AV Industry
2025 shook the pro AV industry, shifting focus to experience-driven solutions. Alesia Hendley shares insights on change, challenges and talent.
InsightsInside CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025: A Conversation with CEDIA’s Daryl Friedman on Industry Trends, AI & the Future of Integration
CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman reflects on CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, discussing AI, workforce development and the evolving integrator-designer relationship.
InsightsBusiness Builders for Integrators: Product vs. Brand Marketing
In a crowded marketplace, integrator success balances the ability to brand consistently with short-term product adrenaline.
InsightsFord AV Brings History to Life at the Library of Congress Treasures Gallery
Ford AV wins Best Museum Project for the Library of Congress Treasures Gallery, blending modern AV systems with historic preservation.
Projects2026 Top New Technology (TNT) Award Submissions Now Open
Enter the 2026 Top New Technology (TNT) Awards by Jan. 9! Showcase your product at ISE 2026 and gain global recognition.
AwardsDraper Rebrands AV Mounts & Structures To Foundation Line
The Foundation AV Structures & Mounts line includes standard and custom structures for LED as well as LCD mounting products.
NewsMike Boettcher, Edge President: 2025 Reflections
Edge's Mike Boettcher discusses 2025’s pro AV trends, from economic challenges and real estate shifts to the rise of service-focused business models.
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