ISE 2026 reinforced a trend we saw across the show floor: manufacturers are thinking less in terms of standalone products and more in terms of complete, scalable platforms. At the Harman Pro at ISE 2026 that philosophy was front...
At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Vizrt made a clear statement: professional live production is no longer confined to control rooms. It is moving directly into collaboration platforms, and specifically into Zoom.
The company showcased new tools designed to interactive-fy the...
Panasonic Connect at ISE 2026 delivered a message that resonated strongly with higher education and enterprise decision-makers: innovation does not always mean disruption. Sometimes, it means refinement, modularity, and long-term reliability.
For universities and large institutional buyers navigating shrinking budgets,...
Integrated Systems Europe 2026 did not just break records. It clarified the direction of the industry. ISE 2026 showed that AV is now all about software. The energy, the people, the announcements all prove, yet again, why this is...
Samsung at ISE 2026 reinforced its leadership in professional display technology through a showcase that emphasized innovation, scalability, and practical enterprise application. Backed by a record number of industry awards, Samsung’s presence served as both validation of its market...
At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Dante at ISE 2026 was less about celebrating longevity and more about defining the next phase of AV-over-IP.
As it marks two decades of innovation, Audinate used its presence at ISE to position the Dante...
At ISE 2026, Netspeek delivered one of the most practical and forward-looking demonstrations on the show floor. In an industry where “AI-powered” is often more promise than reality, Netspeek showed what applied artificial intelligence looks like when it is...
Residential integration has always been built on the thrill of the install. New gear. New rack. New project. New client. New referral.But over the last few years, the economics of integration have been shifting. The business is no longer won...
In professional AV, change rarely arrives all at once. It creeps in. Quietly. One connector at a time. For decades, most systems revolved around a familiar rhythm: audio lives here, video lives there, and control lives somewhere else. Integrators...
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has long been a must-attend event for AV professionals. But in 2026, the message from show leadership is clear: the center of gravity is shifting toward enterprise IT and higher education technology leadership. As collaboration...
Tim Albright is the founder of AVNation and is the driving force behind the AVNation network. He carries the InfoComm CTS, a B.S. from Greenville College and is pursuing an M.S. in Mass Communications from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. When not steering the AVNation ship, Tim has spent his career designing systems for churches both large and small, Fortune 500 companies, and education facilities.