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It’s Tricky
AV is consolidating fast, and the real debate is no longer whether it will continue, it’s whether customers will actually benefit from it. Meanwhile, Sony and VITEC put partnerships front and center: “The next competitive advantage may come from how well your technology works with someone else’s.”
Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return for another must-watch AVWeek episode exploring the latest moves shaping commercial AV. This week, they unpack the impact of consolidation on the industry and discuss why partnerships, compatibility, and broader technology relationships are becoming harder for manufacturers and customers to ignore.
- Jennifer Weaver – AVIXA
- George Chacko – Pace University
- Jason Haynie – Q2
- Inavate – NDI Hits 1.2 Million Hardware
- rAVe Pubs – Jabra Launches Jabra Reach
- AV Buyers Club – Epson Launches All-in-One dvLED
- AV Magazine – Apple’s New Mini Mac Includes USB-C
- Commercial Integrator – Sony’s 2026 AV Tech Expo Dates
Roundtable Topics:
- AV Magazine – AV Consolidation and Mergers
- rAVe Pubs – Sony & VITEC Partner







