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ADI Bets Big on Integrator-Enabling Design and Professional Services

With same-day system designs at no charge and programming support sold by the hour, ADI wants to assist…

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Why Attendees Say CEDIA Expo 2026 Was Worth the Trip to Denver

From show-stopping demo rooms to long overdue reunions, attendees explain what made this year's Denver show memorable.

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Light Commercial: Is It Within Reach for Residential Integrators?

At CEDIA Expo 2026, Logic Integration’s Shawn Hansson and Sonos’ Chapin Ruark argued that the road to light…

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Why Hospitality Specialist Millennium Waves Keeps Choosing Just Add Power

A 13-year relationship, one Monday-morning rescue and a philosophy of support that runs in both directions.

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CTI’s John Laughlin: AV Living Legends #92

John Laughlin, chief executive officer at CTI, joins Commercial Integrator’s #AVLivingLegends series as the 92nd inductee.

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Put the AV Lifecycle on the Accrual Line

The integrator who runs the arithmetic with the customer has already won the year-seven conversation on the AV…

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Underappreciated Project Leadership Lessons for AV Pros

Some of the biggest opportunities for improving AV project outcomes lie in building collaboration, accountability, trust and customer…

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From the Editor: Integrator Margin and Where It Lives

Integrator margin comes into focus as Commercial Integrator's editor analyzes the latest market research from D-Tools' Midyear Market…

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Why Autonomous Logistics Deserves a Spot on Your Radar

Autonomous logistics across trucking and drones will transform the AV industry's uptime expectations.

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Why the Best Client Relationships Are Built on Mutual Accountability 

The most successful MSPs and integrators focus on partnerships with organizations that value collaboration, communication and accountability. 

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Why Physical Hardware Alone Cannot Protect Live Broadcasts from Network Congestion

Buffer time can make or break a live AV stream, giving systems critical protection when internet disruptions hit…

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Beyond the Room: How Broadcast AV Changes the Integrator’s Brief

Integrators need to scope production as part of the wider environment, rather than bolt a specialized broadcast layer…

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CEDIA Expo Smart Stage Recap: The Forecast for Integrators

CEDIA Expo panel discussion offered a forecast for integrators, with Crestron, Lutron, ADI, Origin Acoustics and Sony Electronics…

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Understanding What Leadership Job Descriptions Likely Leave Out 

XBO 2026 will guide upcoming leaders on how to shape unwritten responsibilities into core elements of leadership.

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Higher Ed Has Moved Beyond Hybrid. Has Your AV Infrastructure?

Higher education AV is shifting beyond hybrid, pushing campuses to build adaptable classrooms that support changing teaching models.

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