Exclusive Video Interview with Harman Professional Solutions on Expansion of the BSS Soundweb OMNI Portfolio, and the Future of AMX

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Phil Scobee, Director, Product Management for Harman Professional Solutions, discusses the long-term strategy behind the expansion of the BSS Soundweb OMNI portfolio, and what the future holds for the AMX brand.

Phil Scobee, Director, Product Management for Harman Professional, sat down with AV Technology’s Cindy Davis to discuss the strategy behind the expansion of BSS Soundweb OMNI, and the fate of AMX.
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Ahead of the official announcement at InfoComm 2026, Phil Scobee, Director, Product Management for Harman Professional Solutions, sat down with AV Technology’s Cindy Davis to discuss the long-term strategy behind the expansion of the BSS Soundweb OMNI portfolio, and what the future holds for the AMX brand.

Harman Professional Solutions is significantly expanding its BSS Soundweb OMNI portfolio to deliver a fully unified, scalable platform that integrates audio, video, and control systems. “The initiative represents a strategic pivot toward completing the company’s vision of an all-inclusive, performance-first AV ecosystem,” said Scobee.

When asked about the strategy behind the move, Scobee responded, “The goal is to provide customers with a familiar, streamlined catalog by consolidating complementary technologies under the BSS brand, and to increase user confidence, ensuring that various system components work together seamlessly.”

As part of the expansion, two significant announcements will be made at InfoComm 2026. The BSS Soundweb OMNI 600, 300, and 200 Series AV over IP platforms mark the introduction of video capabilities within the BSS Soundweb OMNI platform and significantly expand the ecosystem with three new families of networked AV solutions. Also debuting are the BSS Soundweb OMNI Touch Panels, which extend the BSS Soundweb OMNI platform further into the user interface layer, delivering adaptable, app‑defined interaction as part of a unified, performance‑first AV system.

The Future of the AMX Brand Portfolio, and a Crystal Ball Question

With the announcement of the BSS Soundweb OMNI portfolio and ecosystem, Davis asked the question that is sure to be top of mind for many: “Will the AMX brand portfolio go away?”

During the in-depth interview, Scobee addressed the future of AMX and how the BSS Soundweb OMNI platform was designed by addressing the pain points of integrators, consultants, and end users. Davis asked Scobee for a glimpse into the roadmap for the BSS Soundweb OMNI portfolio and platform and what it means for Harman Professional Solutions customers.

Watch this exclusive video interview for answers to these questions and more.

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Cindy Davis
Cindy Davis
Brand and content director of AV Technology

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 B2C publications, associations, and companies. Recently, she has become obsessed with the role of AI in the workplace.