
Cindy Davis
Cindy Davis is the brand and content director of AV Technology (AVT). She was a critical member of the AVT editorial team when the title won the “Best Media Brand” laurel in the 2018 SIIA Jesse H. Neal Awards. Davis moderates several monthly AV/IT roundtables and enjoys facilitating and engaging in deeper conversations about the complex topics shaping the ever-evolving AV/IT industry. She explores the ethos of collaboration, hybrid workplaces, experiential spaces, and artificial intelligence to share with readers. Previously, she developed the TechDecisions brand of content sites for EH Publishing, named one of the “10 Great Business Media Websites” by B2B Media Business magazine. For more than 25 years, Davis has developed and delivered multiplatform content for AV/IT B2B and consumer electronics B2C publications, associations, and companies. A lifelong New Englander, Davis makes time for coastal hikes with her husband, Gary, and their Vizsla rescue, Dixie, sailing on one of Gloucester’s great schooners and sampling local IPAs. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
Latest articles by Cindy Davis

AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Biamp
By Cindy Davis published
Joe Andrulis, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Biamp, addresses pain points faced by AV/IT departments today and shares insight into how the company supports AV/IT end users in creating a successful installation.

AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Crestron
By Cindy Davis published
Brad Hintze, Executive Vice President of Customer Success & Marketing at Crestron, addresses pain points faced by AV/IT departments today and shares insight into how the company supports AV/IT end users in creating a successful installation.

AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Matrox Video
By Cindy Davis published
Daniel Maloney, Technical Marketing Manager at Matrox Video, addresses pain points faced by AV/IT departments today and shares insight into how the company supports AV/IT end users in creating a successful installation.
Cindy’s Favorite Booth at ISE 2026, Plus 5 Runners Up
By Cindy Davis published
AV Technology's Cindy Davis shares video of six visually spectacular booths from ISE 2026.

AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America
By Cindy Davis published
Randy Dickerson, Vertical Account Manager, Broadcast, Sports, and Enterprise at Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America, addresses pain points faced by AV/IT departments today and shares insight into how the company supports AV/IT end users in creating a successful installation.

AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Sennheiser
By Cindy Davis published
Charlie Jones, Senior Partner Relations Manager at Sennheiser, addresses pain points faced by AV/IT departments today and shares insight into how the company supports AV/IT end users in creating a successful installation.

AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Shure
By Cindy Davis published
Josh Blalock, Director of Collaboration, Ecosystem and Engagement at Shure, addresses pain points faced by AV/IT departments today and shares insight into how the company supports AV/IT end users in creating a successful installation.

AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Sony Electronics
By Cindy Davis published
John Garmendi, Senior Manager of National Accounts, Consultant Program Development, and Sales Engineering at Sony Electronics, addresses pain points faced by AV/IT departments today and shares insight into how the company supports AV/IT end users in creating a successful installation.

AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Barco ClickShare
By Cindy Davis published
Oliver Van Camp, Product Director, Meeting Experience at Barco ClickShare addresses pain points faced by AV/IT departments today and shares insight into how the company supports AV/IT end users in creating a successful installation.

AV/IT Team 2025: Digital & Technology Solutions, the Teaching and Learning Center, and Facilities Management at the University of California, Los Angeles
By Cindy Davis published
AV/IT Team 2025: Digital & Technology Services, the Teaching and Learning Center, and Facilities Management at the University of California, Los Angeles

ISE 2026 By the Numbers: Records Set Once Again in Barcelona
By Wayne Cavadi published
Overall attendance and single-day records go down for yet another year!

Winners Announced for Best of Show at ISE 2026 for AV Technology
By Cindy Davis published
Winners of the Best of Show at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 for AV Technology, Digital Signage, and Tech & Learning announced.

Crestron Announces Collab Compute Platform and Supporting Solutions
By Cindy Davis published
Crestron has introduced a suite of hardware and software products that work seamlessly to deliver outstanding collaboration experiences.

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

27 Thought Leaders On Sports AV 2026
By Cindy Davis published
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.

Cindy Davis Predicts Top AV/IT Trend for 2026
By Cindy Davis last updated
The biggest AV/IT trend for 2026 is: Massive video walls? No. Return to Office? That's so, 2025. Collaboration? Not exactly. Cloud? Warmer. AI? Getting warmer. You'll be surprised.

Sony Opens 2026 Announcing 18 Displays
By Cindy Davis published
To kick off 2026, Sony has announced 18 displays: two new Crystal LED S Series models, and 16 completely redesigned BRAVIA Professional Displays in the BZ-P Series.

Sony and TCL to Enter Strategic Partnership
By Cindy Davis published
Sony and TCL sign a memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership in the home entertainment field. AV Technology reached out to Sony to ask what this means for its professional line of BRAVIA displays.

5 Big Stories from CES 2026
By Cindy Davis published
CES 2026 is in full swing in Las Vegas, and we have a cadre of journalists from several Future publications covering the most important technology trends, innovations, and announcements.

2025's AV/IT Industry Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Significant Announcements
By Cindy Davis published
No fewer than 30 M&A and other announcements were made, including a merger, an acquisition, and a rebranding by three companies on the recently released SCN Top 50.

AV/IT Technologies Supporting A Culture of Collaboration
By Cindy Davis published
AV/IT thought leaders discuss why it takes an overall company culture to embrace videoconferencing technologies and collaboration platforms to help ensure remote and hybrid workers are integrated into the workflow.

Updated for Cyber Monday: Cindy's Top 10 Recommendations 2025 Includes AI Speakers and TVs
By Cindy Davis last updated
Updated for Cyber Monday: Cindy Davis is searching for the best deals on voice-enabled speakers, a 42-inch TV, a printer, and some gifts for her family. Here's what she found.

NETGEAR Academy Offers Partner Training Alongside Its Own
By Cindy Davis published
A unified learning experience offers students an understanding of how the entire AV/IT ecosystem fits together.

25 AV/IT Thought Leaders On The State of Networked AV
By Cindy Davis published
No matter which end of the AV or IT spectrum your devices and systems reside, these 25 industry thought leaders offer insights into the transition to IP, trends in The State of AV/IT today, and predictions for the next few years.
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