At InfoComm 2025, the OpenAV Cloud initiative gained strong traction within the AV industry, bringing on board major players like Adobe, Bose Professional, Yamaha, and many others. The initiative, launched in 2024, aims to build an open, interoperable AV ecosystem where devices and platforms from different brands can work together seamlessly. Through shared, cloud-based APIs and secure data standards, the goal is to make AV systems more flexible, integrated, and user-friendly for manufacturers, integrators, and IT teams alike.
The excitement around OpenAV Cloud is driven by growing customer demand for compatibility and freedom of choice in AV technology. This initiative not only addresses interoperability but also promotes industry-wide collaboration, secure data practices, and future-ready AV infrastructure. With over two dozen new members joining at InfoComm, the OpenAV Cloud movement is quickly becoming the blueprint for smarter, more connected AV systems.
The OpenAV Cloud initiative generated enthusiastic support across the AV industry at InfoComm 2025, recruiting several new leading AV manufacturers and integrators to take part in the initiative. Founded last May, OpenAV Cloud’s objective is to create an open, interoperable, and a customer-first AV ecosystem that benefits the entire value chain – from manufacturers to integrators to end users, allowing end users and systems integrators to be able to deploy integrable and interoperable devices.
By developing open, cloud-based APIs and shared frameworks for secure data access and cross-brand compatibility, OpenAV Cloud empowers manufacturers, integrators, and end users to collaborate and innovate seamlessly, assuring interoperability and integration, and maximum flexibility. Prior to and during InfoComm, the initiative recruited around two dozen new contributing members, including Adobe, Appspace, AtlasIED, Avocor, Bluesound Professional, Bose Professional, ClearOne, all connected Legrand AV brands (including C2G, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, Vatnage, and Vaddio), NetSpeek, Ochno, Planar, PointGrab, Sharp, Symetrix, TekVox, and Yamaha.
“The launch of OpenAV Cloud represents a significant leap forward – a visionary initiative to create an open, compatible AV ecosystem,” said Omer Brookstein of Xyte, one of the initiative’s founding members. “The excitement at InfoComm was palpable. We’ve consistently heard that customers and partners want interoperability, and it’s gratifying to know that OpenAV Cloud is shaping a more collaborative future.”
Members of OpenAV Cloud commit to:
Meeting customer demand for flexible, interoperable solutions
Building and maintaining open, read-write cloud APIs
Collaborating on industry-wide standards and best practices
Xyte has announced a new free-forever “Starter Plan” at InfoComm 2025, offering in-house AV/IT teams and integrators a powerful cloud platform to manage unlimited connected devices, rooms, and assets, all from a single interface. This user-friendly remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool helps streamline operations and improve system reliability without any cost barrier, making it especially appealing for smaller teams or those with diverse multi-brand setups.
This move is part of Xyte’s broader mission to make enterprise-grade AV/IT orchestration tools more accessible. Aligned with the OpenAV Cloud initiative, the Starter Plan promotes openness, interoperability, and freedom from vendor lock-in, helping IT professionals take back control of their tech ecosystems and reduce complexity across the board.
Xyte, developer of the first all-in-one cloud platform for in-house AV teams, systems integrators, and device manufacturers, today announced the launch of its “Starter Plan” at InfoComm 2025. A free-forever offering, the Starter Plan provides teams with a single robust cloud platform in which to manage all spaces, rooms, connected devices, and local assets, without limitations on the number of devices supported.
With the Starter Plan, service providers and in-house teams gain access to a robust suite of RMM features to keep their AV and UC systems running smoothly and efficiently – managing an unlimited number of devices across different brands in a single Xyte interface.
“The new free Starter Plan marks a major milestone,” said Omer Brookstein, CEO and co-founder of Xyte. “We believe cloud-based device orchestration should be accessible to every team. This free-forever plan reflects our ongoing commitment to democratizing enterprise-grade AV/IT capabilities.”
Announced at InfoComm 2025 alongside Xyte’s other industry-first innovations—including its Connect+ Edge, MCP Server, and Agentic AI—this move reinforces Xyte’s role as a driving force behind an open, interoperable AV ecosystem.
Brookstein added that the new plan aligns with the principles of the recently-launched OpenAV Cloud initiative, of which Xyte is a founding member, which aims to break down vendor lock-in and promote open APIs and secure data practices across the AV industry.
“Our Starter Plan democratizes access to AV device management, empowering every AV/IT team to take control of their technology stack, no matter how large or small their deployment,” Brookstein said.
Andrew Gross, VP of Sales at Xyte added: “We’ve seen first-hand the challenges in-house teams face when dealing with fragmented, closed systems. The new plan provides an immediate path to better reliability, lower downtime, and greater flexibility from day one.”
Xyte invites in-house teams to explore how easy it can be to manage devices, rooms, and services from one intuitive interface.
In its second year, this awards program returns with a sharper focus and a new name: the EVONA 2030 Awards. Presented by AVNation and AV Buyers Club, this initiative is designed to recognize the most impactful and technically thoughtful solutions on the InfoComm show floor.
EVONA 2030 is a network built for AV and IT professionals working in the field. Thate means tech managers, IT directors, AV engineers, and decision-makers. These are the people behind the systems that keep everything running. Rooted in education, collaboration, and innovation, EVONA 2030 connects these professionals to smart tools, practical workflows, and each other.
These ten winning products weren’t chosen because they’re flashy. They were chosen because they’re effective and built with the needs of real AV and IT professionals in mind.
To be eligible, a product had to be newly released or shipping by January 2025 or after, focused on technical experience, and exhibited at this year’s show. Tim Albright and I evaluated products in person on the floor and followed up with rAVe’s video coverage to round out our selection process.
Now, we’re excited to share the results.
Below are the ten winning solutions (listed alphabetically by company) that rose to the top in 2025. Click to learn why each one made the cut and scroll to the bottom for related product videos. We’ve also included a YouTube playlist so you can see each product in action. Use the icon in the top right corner of the video frame to navigate between clips and explore the full list.
The DAV-03SBL transforms any SDM-compatible display into a smart, high-performance AV endpoint. What that means is that any display/projector company could have “Dante AV Inside”. No more need for a special decoder for Dante AV over IP. By integrating directly into the display, the DAV-03SBL creates a cleaner appearance while reducing maintenance headaches and hardware-related failures. Native support for Dante Director provides cloud-based remote visibility and management, allowing IT and AV teams to monitor and troubleshoot systems across multiple sites from a single interface. This is exactly the kind of infrastructure simplification that end users have needed.
The VoiceTRX100 is a voice-tracking control interface that brings broadcast-quality production to your fingertips. It allows Datavideo PTZ cameras and switchers to be voice-activated, triggering clean camera switching based on who’s speaking. This unlocks professional-quality videoconferencing and streaming — no producer required. It’s already in use across higher ed and corporate, helping students create videocasts and making meetings look a whole lot better. I’ve demo’d it multiple times — it works, and it works well.
Wireless video to a TV. Good. Wireless power. OK, you run on a battery. An integrated suction-cup mounting system. What?! Displace TV solves one of the AV industry’s most persistent challenges with their truly wireless television that mounts using revolutionary active loop vacuum technology. The built-in suction cup mounting system allows the display to stick to any wall in seconds — no drilling, no brackets, no hassle. This is a awesome for environments like all-glass conference rooms where traditional mounting has always been problematic or impossible. The battery-powered design eliminates the need for power cables, creating completely clean installations that were previously unachievable. Available in 27-inch and 55-inch sizes, these displays can also connect together to form larger video walls up to 110 inches.
Jetbuilt, the AV project sales and management software company, released something this year called Jetbot — essentially an AV technician that lives in your phone. It provides real-time support to end users experiencing AV problems. The tool uses AI to scan all the owner’s manuals and troubleshooting guides for the equipment installed in your space. It’s also trained on best practices in AV troubleshooting and understands the specific design and layout of each room. We see this as invaluable for quick, on-the-fly support.
Think about e-paper technology. Now think about e-paper being used as a room sign. Great. Still with me? Now imagine using that e-paper to actually manage your space — whether it’s one room or multiple — thanks to a 13-inch touch screen. But wait, there’s more. The Joan 13 Pro’s Smart Magnet mounts to nearly any surface with no cables and no drilling, making install and usage simple. It’s clean, smart and refreshingly low-maintenance.
The latest from Marshall Furniture is elegant in its simplicity. This wedge makes it incredibly easy to set a confidence monitor on stage — perfect for graduations, assemblies, and other live events. Setup and teardown are so simple, you can do it with one hand. It’s a small thing that makes a big difference when time and efficiency matter.
NetSpeek’s Lena represents actual use of actual AI in AV. This platform uses specialized autonomous agents trained specifically for different AV/UC platforms to intelligently detect, prioritize, and resolve issues across your entire system with minimal human intervention. What sets Lena apart is its agentic architecture. Instead of generic AI logic, it employs purpose-built agents that understand the specific behaviors and configurations of each manufacturer’s equipment. This platform looks excellent at both troubleshooting existing problems and preventative maintenance, dramatically reducing the burden on IT and AV teams who traditionally spend hours diagnosing system issues.
The ActivPanel 10 Premium is built with real users in mind — whether you’re in a classroom, a boardroom, or somewhere in between. It plays nice with Windows, ChromeOS, Mac, and Android, so you can walk in, plug in, and get to work without compatibility drama. It’s secure, easy to use, and actually respects your time. No complex learning curve, just fast access to the tools you already know. With modular compute upgrades, built-in privacy protections, and seamless hybrid-ready features, the ActivPanel 10 is a smart investment that won’t become obsolete anytime soon.
Shure expands its award-winning Microflex Wireless neXt system with 4 and 8-channel options. These new verstions accommodate larger meeting rooms and lecture halls. A professor can walk into any room equipped with a neXt system and seamlessly connect to their personalized mic without any technical setup. Shure also expanded the microphone options to include gooseneck mics which means you can use the neXt system in a conference presentation. This is exactly the kind of user-centric design that makes technology disappear and lets people focus on communication.
SiliconCore continues to push the boundaries of portable LED technology with their Mobile Foldable LED Columns.Each 600mm x 2025mm column unfolds into a 1.2mm pixel pitch LED canvas delivering 480 x 1620 resolution with 1200-nit brightness. (A “nit” is a unit of brightness and a typical TV is 300 nits.) Up to eight columns can be combined to create a 4K- wall within minutes. What makes this particularly impressive is the complete lack of rigging, calibration, or installation requirements. If your CEO or college president wants to do a presentation and have a portable display beside/behind them, this could be the answer. Silent, fanless operation makes them perfect for live or broadcast environments. Each unit folds down to fit through standard doorways and elevators which means you can take these things anywhere.
Sonos has long been known for its dominance in home audio. Now the company is making a serious entrance into the professional space with the rollout of Sonos Pro AV solutions. The company’s first entrance into the commercial US market happened at InfoComm 2025. Not a big booth like at ISE, but a space to show off the tech and discuss solutions.
A New Chapter for Sonos
Sonos Pro AV solutions are engineered for smaller-scale environments such as fitness studios, retail shops, cafes, and boutique hotels. The goal: simplify AV installs while offering centralized control and reliable audio distribution across multiple locations.
A cloud-based management platform designed for commercial applications is one aspect that makes these non-consumer. Sonos Era 100 speakers deliver full-room audio coverage. The “Pro” part comes from the PoE aspect. These speakers are wired and powered over ethernet/network cables.
What Sets the Era 100 Pro Apart?
Launching in the second half of 2025, the Era 100 Pro evolves the consumer-friendly smart speaker into a tool fit for professional use. Key features include:
Lockable power cable to meet safety and compliance standards
Ceiling and wall mounting options for flexible placement
Enterprise-grade streaming and access controls
Native integration with the Sonos Pro platform for remote management
This speaker retains the acoustic performance of the standard Era 100 while meeting the demands of commercial integrators and IT administrators.
Enterprise Everything
Don’t sleep on that “enterprise-grade” part. There are two aspects of the software that make these wired streaming speakers unique. The first is the streaming part. If you are playing commercially licensed music in an establishment, you are technically supposed to pay a licensing fee. Some bars do, others don’t. Not here to judge. The fines can be dramatic should you choose not to follow the rules. With Sonos Pro AV solutions, the fee is included.
The other aspect is the access controls. No longer do you need to constantly monitor what your nighttime bartender is playing versus what is happening during the day. You lock down what can and can’t be played. It’s a level of control consumer versions of Sonos doesn’t have.
Where Sonos Pro AV Solutions Fit
With this move, Sonos Pro AV solutions target a clear gap in the market. Companies that want reliable, high-quality sound without the infrastructure or complexity of traditional DSP-based systems.
It’s not positioned to replace large-format enterprise audio systems. For businesses looking to scale simple, connected audio experiences across locations, Sonos now has a compelling answer. And with a familiar interface and streamlined deployment, the learning curve for IT teams and AV integrators remains low.
Managing AV systems across multiple rooms, or campuses, used to require feet on the ground. Today, it requires cloud access. And now, thanks to Xyte’s newly launched Starter Plan, AV and IT teams can start testing cloud-based AV device management tools at no cost.
The new Starter Plan is more than a demo. It’s a live production environment that gives end users access to Xyte’s full Device Cloud platform. That includes remote monitoring, provisioning, and control all in a secure, browser-based interface.
“The launch of our Starter Plan marks a significant milestone in our mission to make the benefits of cloud connectivity accessible to everyone in the AV and UC industries,” said Omer Brookstein, CEO of Xyte.
Xyte already powers the cloud connectivity behind several major manufacturers, including Symetrix, WyreStorm, and Avocor. With the Starter Plan, tech managers in education, corporate, and house of worship environments can start evaluating what cloud-based AV device management actually looks like—without a long procurement cycle.
Why Cloud-Based AV Device Management Matters
For AV and IT decision makers, this is part of a bigger shift. As more platforms like Xyte offer remote access, the question isn’t if cloud management will be part of your strategy—it’s when. The ability to monitor device health, receive alerts, and roll out updates remotely can cut downtime, reduce service calls, and support long-term system planning.
The free tier is particularly appealing to organizations without a full-time AV support team. Whether you’re piloting a small deployment or preparing to scale, having visibility into your AV infrastructure is no longer a luxury.
Get More From InfoComm 2025
This year’s show made one thing clear: cloud isn’t coming—it’s here. For more coverage of the platforms and products shaping the future of AV, visit:
👉 AVNation’s InfoComm 2025 Page
At InfoComm 2025, Nureva introduced the HDX system. Their new large room audio conferencing system is engineered for flexibility, scalability, and simplified deployment. Building on the company’s patented Microphone Mist™ technology, HDX brings enhanced performance and integration capabilities for organizations seeking a smarter approach to enterprise conferencing.
James Rempel, Chief Product Officer at Nureva, positioned HDX as “our most capable platform yet,” emphasizing its future-ready architecture, Microsoft Teams certification roadmap, and native Dante support. The system is tailored for AV and IT professionals who need reliable, easy-to-manage audio across boardrooms, classrooms, and hybrid collaboration spaces.
Scalability Without the Complexity
The HDX system supports Nureva’s Dual HDL410 configuration. This configuration delivers full-room microphone coverage for spaces up to 35 by 55 feet. All processing happens within the HDX hardware itself, eliminating the need for external DSPs. That means fewer components to manage, simpler installations, and consistent performance across locations.
HDX integrates AES67-compatible Dante audio, remote device management via Nureva Console, and fast setup with no manual mic tuning. It’s an ideal solution for large organizations standardizing AV systems across campuses or multiple office sites.
InfoComm Demo: Real Results, No Fuss
On the show floor, Nureva demonstrated HDX in action with a live setup of the Dual HDL410. Attendees experienced how quickly the system calibrated to a large room layout. There was no beamforming, no programming, no dead zones. The Microphone Mist technology delivered clear, intelligible audio from every corner of the space.
“The beauty of HDX is how little you have to do,” said Rempel. An technician simply mounts the bars and connects the cables, and the system will take care of the rest.
Large Room Audio Conferencing System Power
In a world where conferencing systems often require deep DSP tuning and weeks of configuration, Nureva’s HDX offers a modern alternative. This large room audio conferencing system brings high-end performance to big spaces without the headaches of legacy complexity.
For IT managers and AV integrators, HDX means faster installs, less maintenance, and a scalable platform built to fit into standard network environments. For end users, it means better meetings. And rooms that simply work.
At InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, Peerless‑AV unveiled its debut of the new SEAMLESS Connect Universal dvLED Mounting System. Billed as one of the slimmest and most flexible solutions on the floor, the system was designed to support a wide range of latch-style dvLED cabinets giving integrators and tech managers a versatile option for video wall installations.
The mount featured a 1.6-ince depth profile and Z-axis adjustment, making it easier to manage wall inconsistencies and still meet ADA compliance. Installers especially appreciated the gear-based micro-adjustments and structural reinforcements, which added both speed and stability to the install process.
Features of Universal dvLED Mounts
Peerless-AV Universal dvLED mount
One of the more talked-about features was the new quick-connect clamp. Peerless‑AV’s design eliminated the need for extrusion rows and included a built-in lock/unlock lever—cutting down install time by up to 50%. The optional spacer tool, sold separately, doubled as a caliper and level, further streamlining setup. The system also came with end caps for a polished look and optional trim kits for a cleaner finish.
For those needing more than a wall-mount setup, Peerless‑AV had universal dvLED mounts available in floor-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor, bolt-down pedestal, and mobile cart configurations. It was a clear nod to flexibility for environments where walls weren’t an option—corporate lobbies, command centers, and more.
One highlight was a large-scale SEAMLESS Bespoke dvLED structure, which anchored the booth and demonstrated Peerless‑AV’s custom engineering capabilities for complex installs.
Additional AV Mounting Solutions on Display
Peerless‑AV didn’t stop at dvLED. Here’s what else they brought to the show:
SmartMount Flat Panel Carts and Paramount Carts (SR898, SR860, PR565, PR565ML3)
Mobile-ready and installation-friendly, these solutions offered clean cable management and were built for flexibility in education and corporate settings.
Updated Wall Mounts (SA761PU, SA771PU)
Articulating models supported displays up to 90″+ and included new mounting options for unified communications and collaboration spaces.
ADA-Compliant Slim Scissor Wall Mount Prototype
Peerless‑AV previewed a new wall mount with a low-profile, universal design and optional center-mount accessory (ACC‑UCM2).
Dual-Sided Smart City Kiosk
Built for outdoor digital signage, this 55″ unit featured Peerless‑AV’s Xtreme High Bright displays, IP66 weatherproof ratings, and an optional IR touch overlay.
Digital Menu Board Solutions
The updated KOF555 platform supported single, double, or triple 55″ displays—designed for QSRs looking for remote content updates and streamlined integration.
Whether you were looking for universal dvLED mounts, streamlined install options, or outdoor signage built to last, Peerless‑AV delivered a full package at InfoComm 2025.
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At InfoComm 2025, AVNation’s Tim Albright talked with Beth Torgerson at the Legrand | AV booth to explore some of the company’s latest innovations redefining AV installation flexibility.
Front and center was Chief’s Velocity Pedestal Mount System, engineered specifically for Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) and wayfinding applications across corporate campuses, universities, and amusement parks. With its rugged, outdoor-rated design compatible with LG and Samsung 55″ displays, the Velocity system ensures year-round operation, whether under the blazing sun or winter snow. Its modular design allows businesses to scale easily from single to multiple displays as their needs evolve, all while offering fast, two-person installation without heavy lift equipment.
Legrand | AV also showcased its “Off-the-Wall” LED mounting solutions, a game-changer for environments where wall mounting simply isn’t an option. From mobile carts to floor-mounted and ceiling-mounted configurations ideal for locations like airports, these modular solutions can be tailored quickly for nearly any Direct View LED OEM. Leveraging Legrand’s proven Fusion modular components and expedited engineering process, clients can receive a complete design and quote within just 48 hours.
Whether you’re upgrading your digital drive-thru, deploying campus wayfinding, or building flexible LED video walls, Legrand|AV delivers smart, scalable solutions that meet the moment.
Learn more at Legrand | AV and stay tuned with AVNation.TV for more exclusive interviews from the InfoComm 2025 show floor.
At InfoComm 2025, AVNation.TV’s Tim Albright chatted with David Missall from Sennheiser to dive deep into the company’s innovative approach to software development. While Sennheiser has long been known for its powerful Control Cockpit on-premise management solution, they are now taking a bold step forward into the cloud.
In a unique move, Sennheiser is actively inviting its user community to help shape the future of their next-generation cloud-based management platform. By opening up beta testing to real-world power users, Sennheiser is ensuring that the new solution directly addresses the evolving challenges AV professionals face in the field, from complex installs to enterprise-level scalability.
“Anyone can build software in a lab, but you only truly refine it when it’s tested in live environments,” said Missall. With beta testing set to begin as early as August, and full release targeted for ISE 2026, this collaborative development cycle promises a platform that’s built to last for years, not just meet the moment.
Want to get involved or learn more about Sennheiser’s latest innovations? Visit Sennheiser. Stay tuned to AVNation.TV for more exclusive interviews and live coverage from the InfoComm 2025 show floor!
At InfoComm 2025, AVNation’s Tim Albright talked with Mark Bonifacio from Sony to dive deep into how Sony is redefining AV solutions across both education and corporate sectors. From AI-powered lecture capture cameras to advanced classroom-to-auditorium solutions, Sony is blending cutting-edge technology with real-world applications that solve critical challenges.
In the education space, Sony showcased their intelligent tracking cameras, large format displays, and seamless integration with sound and control partners, creating immersive learning environments. Shifting to corporate applications, Sony demonstrated scalable solutions for small meeting rooms to high-end boardrooms, including their stunning Crystal LED displays and powerful partner ecosystem.
One of the showstoppers was Sony’s innovative AITRIOS cloud-based solution, using camera-based analytics to drive intelligent digital signage content based on real-time audience data, a true glimpse into the future of personalized engagement.
Sony also unveiled their latest Crystal LED Verona series, bringing the power of virtual production beyond Hollywood and into the hands of corporations, broadcasters, and government agencies, expanding the reach of high-end production capabilities.
Want to see how Sony is shaping the future of AV? Explore Sony’s latest innovations, visit at Sony and stay tuned to AVNation.tv for more exclusive interviews and product highlights straight from the InfoComm 2025 show floor.
