
Cindy Davis
Cindy Davis is the brand and content director of AV Technology (AVT). She was a critical member of the AVT team when the title won the “Best Media Brand” laurel in the 2018 SIIA Jesse H. Neal Awards. A storyteller at heart, Davis enjoys facilitating and engaging in deeper conversations about the complex topics shaping the evolving AV/IT industry. She develops and moderates AV/IT roundtables and co-hosts the AV/IT Summit. Davis explores the experiential ethos of the modern workplace and higher ed campus to provide insight into the drivers that will impact decisions. For more than 25 years, she has developed and delivered multiplatform content for AV/IT B2B and consumer electronics B2C publications, associations, and companies. Recently, she has become obsessed with the role of AI in the workplace.
Latest articles by Cindy Davis

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: 16 completely redesigned BRAVIA Professional Displays in the BZ-P Series, and two new Crystal LED S Series models

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.

What Pixel Dreams Are Made Of
By Cindy Davis published
The Dreamwall, a DirectLight Pro Series LED video wall by Planar, harnesses AI to generate digitally sourced, visually captivating, and brand-aligned imagery.

ISE 2026: Global Vision, Local Impact
By Cindy Davis published
Mike Blackman, managing director at Integrated Systems Events, shares his insights and excitement for end users, integrators, and consultants, and suggests why you should consider attending ISE in Barcelona.

QSC Divests its Digital Cinema Speaker (DCS) Product Line to Moving iMage Technologies
By Cindy Davis published
Q-SYS Vice President of Marketing, Patrick Heyn, in an exclusive interview with AV Technology’s Cindy Davis, discusses the details of the divestiture of the QSC DCS product line to Moving Image Technologies, and what it means for both companies.

Agentic AI, Cindy’s Dahlias, and a Cautionary Tale
By Cindy Davis published
Are your Microsoft Outlook or Google Meet meetings automatically set up to record and transcribe? Then, do you add the magic of Copilot or Gemini to automate a summary and a list of action items and tasks? AV Technology’s Cindy Davis has a cautionary tale for you about the use of these powerful tools.

Bespoke LED Video Wall Design Meets Milan Fashion Week
By Cindy Davis published
A large LED wall, custom LED strips, and transparent circular displays complement the natural garden setting at Soho House Cities Without Houses during this year’s Milan Fashion Week.
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