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A man and a women ponder the future looking at a laptop screen.

Pro AV Newsmakers: 3 (THREE!!!) Acquisitions, a Diversified Launch, and Partnerships to Know

Wayne Cavadi published 3 February 26

Acquisitions by Audiotonix, Ricoh, and VTG headline a week full of news from L-Acoustics, NDI, and more.

A videoconference taking place in a conference room.

Redefining the All-in-One Bar: Check out Shure's IntelliMix Bar Pro

AVNetwork Staff published 3 February 26

Designed to empower collaboration in the AI-powered workplace.

Mark J. Pescatore, Content Director, Systems Contractor News

Editorial: Simplicity Rules the Videoconferencing Day

Mark J. Pescatore published 3 February 26

Industry research shows that when it comes to hybrid meeting spaces, employees are not impressed by bells and whistles.

Christie's booth at ISE 2025.

ISE 2026 Product Watch: 9 Booths You Should See on Day 1 of the Show

Wayne Cavadi published 3 February 26

AVI-SPL, Sennheiser, Aurora Multimedia, and more to wow in Barcelona.

Crestron's new Collab Compute, is a purpose-built hardware platform that powers Microsoft Teams® Rooms and Zoom Rooms software on Microsoft® Windows operating systems.

Crestron Announces Collab Compute Platform and Supporting Solutions

Cindy Davis published 3 February 26

Crestron has introduced a suite of hardware and software products that work seamlessly to deliver outstanding collaboration experiences.

First interoperable products debut as IPMX reaches market readiness at ISE 2026.

IPMX, Certified. What Does This Mean? We Explain, in Detail.

Samuel Recine published 2 February 26

First interoperable products debut as IPMX reaches market readiness at ISE 2026. What does IPMX Certified mean? How is this different from what came before?

A man and a women ponder the future looking at a laptop screen. — Pro AV Newsmakers: 3 (THREE!!!) Acquisitions, a Diversified Launch, and Partnerships to Know Acquisitions by Audiotonix, Ricoh, and VTG headline a week full of news from L-Acoustics, NDI, and more.

Christie's booth at ISE 2025. — ISE 2026 Product Watch: 9 Booths You Should See on Day 1 of the Show AVI-SPL, Sennheiser, Aurora Multimedia, and more to wow in Barcelona.

First interoperable products debut as IPMX reaches market readiness at ISE 2026. — IPMX, Certified. What Does This Mean? We Explain, in Detail. First interoperable products debut as IPMX reaches market readiness at ISE 2026. What does IPMX Certified mean? How is this different from what came before?

Ricoh Acquires ET Group The SCN Top 50 Systems Integrator expands its Canadian footprint and accelerates its expansion into high‑growth digital services.

A woman looks at an information kiosk at the airport. — The Digital Signage Issue Is Here! Get Your February Dose of SCN Digital signage growth leads to more integrator opportunities.

SCN Top 50 2025 — SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2025 Some companies grew revenue while reducing installs. Wait, what?

NOW AVAILABLE! AV Technology Manager’s Guide to Company Roadmaps and AV/IT Technologies for 2026 — AV Technology Manager’s Guide to Company Roadmaps and AV/IT Technologies for 2026 2026 is off to a great start, and we’re excited to share exclusive interviews about what to expect this year. Download this guide to get started planning.

Integration Guide to UCC — Now Available: The Integration Guide to UCC Spoiler alert: When it comes to meeting equity, we're not there yet.

Expert Opinions

27 AV/IT industry thought leaders share insight into the technologies that make a difference in sporting venues and esports arenas.

27 Thought Leaders On Sports AV 2026

By Cindy Davis published 1 February 26

27 industry thought leaders share insights on emerging trends and technologies that help engage fans, distribute audio and video in near real-time, and make a difference in sporting venues and esports arenas.

Expert Opinions

Kathy Katz, Managing Partner at BrightLine

Sports AV 2026: BrightLine

By Macy O'Hearn published 30 January 26

Kathy Katz, Managing Partner at BrightLine, shares insights on emerging trends and technologies that help engage fans, distribute audio and video in near real-time, and make a difference in sporting venues and esports arenas.

Expert Opinions

MEET THE TEAM

Dave Van Hoy

Dave Van Hoy

President, Advanced Systems Group

Steve Greenblatt, Control Concepts

Steve Greenblatt, CTS

President, Control Concepts

Mathew Newfield, Diversified

Mathew Newfield

President and COO, Diversified

Carolyn Heinze

Carolyn Heinze

Technology Writer

Michael Grotticelli

Michael Grotticelli

Technology Writer

Jennifer Guhl

Jennifer Guhl

Marketing Consultant

James Careless

James Careless

Technology Writer

Chuck Gloman, DeSales University

Chuck Gloman

Associate Professor, DeSales University

Richard Ventura, Vice President, Sony Professional Display Solutions

Richard Ventura

Vice President, Sony Professional Display Solutions

Sharath Abraham, Crestron

Sharath Abraham

Senior Solutions Consultant, Jabra

AVN2

Cindy Davis

Content Director, AV Technology

Wayne Cavadi, Content Manager, SCN

Wayne Cavadi

Senior Content Manager, Systems Contractor News

AVN2

Mark J. Pescatore, Ph.D.

Content Director, Systems Contractor News

Products

Extron's new UCS 910 Series of twisted pair USB 5Gbps extenders.

A New Extron Switching Encoder, the UCS 910 Series, and 8K HDMI Matrix

By AVNetwork Staff published 2 February 26

Extron had a busy few weeks. Check out three new solutions you need to know about for your next install.

Products & Solutions

The Vanco Evo IP GO.

Vanco Expands Its EVO-IP lineup with a Plug-and-Play Solution

By AVNetwork Staff published 2 February 26

Simple, affordable AVoIP: Introducing EVO-IP Go.

Products & Solutions

Installations

Sid the Cat Auditorium ready for its next concert.

Sid the Cat Auditorium Brings Concert-Grade Sound to South Pasadena Neighborhood

By AVNetwork Staff published 30 January 26

Rider-friendly system aids with noise management ensuring harmony with residential neighbors.

A woman singing with a band on a dimly lit stage.

Watch Sagebrush Church Aurally Transform Its Worship Center

By AVNetwork Staff published 29 January 26

1 SOUND Tower Systems helped amp things up sonically.

Events

ISE Insiders 2026: Real-Time AI Captioning with ENCO

By Wayne Cavadi published 2 February 26

Ken Frommert discusses what to expect in Barcelona this week.

Conferences & Trade Shows

ISE, Barcelona

ISE 2026 Product Watch: USB-C, HDMI, and More, Oh My!

By Wayne Cavadi published 2 February 26

Along with new solutions, there will be a bevy of integrator tools on display from Jetbuilt, D-Tools, and ProjX360.

Conferences & Trade Shows

Cindy's Tips for Barcelona

Cindy's 13-ish Tips and an Important Bonus While in Barcelona for ISE 2026

By Cindy Davis published 1 February 26

Cindy Davis shares her top tips for getting around the ISE 2026 show floor, the weather forecast, great dining spots, her favorite restaurant in Barcelona for paella, and places to visit if you have free time. And congrats to Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz, on his win Sunday at the 2026 Australian Open.

Resource Center

SCN Hall of Fame 2026 Graphic

Pro AV Stars Shine Bright: The SCN Hall of Fame Issue Is Here!

By Wayne Cavadi published 1 January 26

Who made this year's SCN Hall of Fame? Download your issue today to find out!

Resource Center

AV Technology Manager’s Guide to the Best Installs of 2025

AV Technology Manager’s Guide to the Best Installs of 2025

By AV Technology Staff published 22 December 25

Planning your next AV/IT upgrade or new installation? Get ready to be inspired by five outstanding AV/IT teams and 23 great installs.

NOW AVAILABLE! AV Technology Manager’s Guide: Sporting AV

AV Technology Manager’s Guide to Sports AV

By AV Technology Staff published 2 December 25

Learn about the technologies and solutions that elevate the overall experience in the AVT Guide to Sporting AV.

partner education

NETGEAR Academy Offers Partner Training Alongside Its Own

By Cindy Davis published 17 November 25

A unified learning experience offers students an understanding of how the entire AV/IT ecosystem fits together.

Integration Guide to Education 2025

Now in Session: The Integration Guide to Education

By SCN Staff published 11 November 25

Learn how a high-end virtual studio at a Pre-K-12 school is inspiring teachers to think outside the box.

GUDE Systems Power Management

What Makes the Best PDU for AV?

By Philipp Gude published 11 November 25

How to avoid headaches in your AV and IT installations. A guide to choosing a high-quality PDU.

More from AV Network

Virtual Technologies Group Announces Acquisition of Whitlock IS

By AVNetwork Staff published 2 February 26

Move strengthens VTG’s commercial enterprise service capabilities and federal government services expertise.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Bryan Grant, Britannia Row

Executive Q&A: Welcome to the Machine

By Mark J. Pescatore published 29 January 26

Pink Floyd may have started the company, but Bryan Grant has helped direct Britannia Row's audio efforts since 1979.

16x9

AVIXA Report: Despite Seasonal Trends, December Remains Stable

By Erin Budnik published 28 January 26

The end of 2025 included an expected slowdown, but integrators expect to get busy in Q1.

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