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  • Spark builds on successful debut with expansion confirmed for 2027

    Spark builds on successful debut with expansion confirmed for 2027

    Spark 2026 made a strong debut at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), bringing together creators, brands, broadcasters, production teams, and technology leaders to explore the future of content creation and immersive experiences. With keynote sessions, live demonstrations, and interactive installations from partners including Samsung, MoSys, 3Cat, and Lab of Tomorrow, the event highlighted how AI, virtual production, and immersive technologies are reshaping creative workflows across broadcast, live events, and corporate communications.

    Following its successful launch, Spark will expand in 2027 with a move to Fira Montjuïc in Barcelona to support a larger program, bigger installations, and more industry participation. The event aims to strengthen collaboration between creative and technology professionals while giving AV and IT leaders a platform to explore emerging production trends, build partnerships, and shape the future of content experiences.

    Spark 2026, powered by Samsung, launched at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) as a new event designed to connect the creative and production communities shaping the future of content and immersive experiences.

    Creators, brands, broadcasters, agencies, in-house teams and production innovators came together to explore creative practices and how modern content is designed and produced across live, filmed and immersive experiences.

    Taking place in Hall 8.1 of Fira Gran Via, Spark featured four high-impact partner activations, thirty content sessions and sixty-three speakers, including keynotes from Jordan Schwarzenberger, Netflix and 0207 Def Jam.

    Launched by ISE in response to accelerating market convergences and the rapid expansion of creative-technology sectors, Spark connected the people shaping how content is conceived, commissioned and produced across broadcast, live experiences, immersive media and corporate communications.

    Spark showcased emerging creative formats while also bringing creative, production and technology teams together earlier in the process, creating space for new ideas, workflows and production models to emerge before they reach the mainstream.

    A Platform Built on Collaboration

    Headline sponsor Samsung showcased The Wall for Virtual Production (IVC Series), offering a hands-on window into next-generation production environments and the evolving language of virtual storytelling. Mark Taylor, Head of Vertical Markets at Samsung Display Solutions, Europe said: “What’s exciting about Spark is bringing together different manufacturers, speakers, and end users to really show what’s happening in the broadcast space right now and where it’s going next. There were great talks across all four days, including discussions around the future of virtual broadcast, and that convergence trend is only going to continue. For us, meeting new end users and having those conversations is one of the main reasons we come to shows like this.”

    Alongside Samsung, MoSys, 3Cat, and Lab of Tomorrow delivered a series of immersive installations and live demonstrations that translated emerging production capabilities into working environments.

    Lab of Tomorrow’s Floating Sky installation expanded the creative possibilities of live experience design, while 3Cat’s interactive three-screen cube, inspired by Manairons, transformed a gaming narrative into a physical in-person experience. MoSys presented its “Mostudio” solution on Samsung’s The Wall LED technology, demonstrating how their democratised, automated studio workflows are reshaping production possibilities, placing virtual production in the hands of non-technical creators.

    Together, these installations highlighted a clear shift: production technology is no longer just enabling creativity; it is actively reshaping it.

    Tobi Tungl, Chief Marketing Officer at CTI, said: “Spark felt like such a natural way to show up at ISE. Being part of the speaker session programme gave us a chance to connect directly with people in the room. It made it easy to be part of the conversation in a way that felt approachable and direct.”

    Joris Himpens, General Manager at Lab of Tomorrow, added: “Spark creates a powerful platform where emerging technologies meet the creative community that brings them to life. For Lab of Tomorrow and our members, it was an inspiring environment to exchange ideas with innovators, brands and creators who are all exploring how technology can redefine the future of entertainment.”

    Ideas in Motion

    Across four days, Spark became a meeting point for creative and technical leaders redefining how modern experiences are produced, distributed and consumed. The inaugural edition confirmed strong demand for a platform that brings creativity, content production and technology together earlier in the process, enabling collaboration before formats reach the mainstream.

    Discussions explored the impact of AI, virtual production, immersive media and evolving workflows on how content is conceived, commissioned and delivered, positioning these developments as part of an integrated production system rather than standalone tools.

    Alongside its industry role, Spark also contributes to talent development. Aligned with the ISE Foundation pillars, it connects emerging talent with companies across the AV and creative technology ecosystem, creating early exposure to real-world workflows, technologies and industry expectations.

    Looking Ahead

    Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, said: “Spark proved there is clear demand for a space where creative industries and production technology meet earlier in the production lifecycle, where formats are defined, commissioning decisions are shaped, and production models are established.”

    Following its successful launch, Spark is scaling up for 2027, moving to the Fira Montjuïc venue to meet growing demand and unlock a broader, more ambitious programme.

    The move will support a broader content programme, larger-scale installations, increased participation and more immersive experience-led formats.

    Spark 2026 reflected a major industry shift: the growing convergence of creative production, technology infrastructure and immersive experience design.

    As these worlds continue to align, Spark is creating a space where creators, technologists, brands and production specialists can shape new ideas, build partnerships and define the future of content experiences together.

    Spark enters its next chapter on 3–4 February 2027 at Fira de Barcelona, Montjuïc.

    Join the creators, brands and technologists shaping what’s next. Register your interest in exhibiting, speaking, sponsoring or attending at https://spark-expo.com/register-interest.

  • ISE 2026 Hackathon Empowers the Next Generation of AV Talent

    ISE 2026 Hackathon Empowers the Next Generation of AV Talent

    The ISE 2026 Hackathon returned for its second year, bringing together students, startups, mentors, and AV industry leaders to solve real-world challenges in sustainability, innovation, and cybersecurity. Working in teams over 48 hours, participants used direct access to exhibitors and technologies across the ISE show floor to develop practical solutions, gaining valuable feedback from industry professionals throughout the process.

    The event highlighted ISE’s commitment to developing future AV talent by giving students hands-on experience, industry connections, and a platform to present their ideas. Winning projects showcased innovative approaches to AI, sustainability, and secure connected systems, while reinforcing the Hackathon’s growing role in helping bridge the AV industry’s skills gap and preparing the next generation of professionals.

    The Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Hackathon returned in 2026 for its second edition, building on the success of its inaugural year and further establishing itself as a key initiative connecting students, startups, and industry leaders.

    Working against the clock in an intense, high-energy environment, participants collaborated in teams to address industry-relevant challenges across three tracks: Sustainability, Innovation, and Cybersecurity. In under 48 hours the students developed forward-thinking solutions with the guidance of expert mentors and direct access to the technologies and insights across the ISE show floor.

    The unique setting of ISE once again proved central to the experience. By engaging directly with exhibitors and industry professionals, teams were able to validate ideas in real time and translate concepts into practical, scalable solutions.

    From Concept to Impact

    Across all three tracks, participants highlighted how direct exposure to the ISE ecosystem expanded their thinking beyond the classroom.

    One Cybersecurity Track winner described the experience as “designing for the industry standing right in front of you,” with immediate feedback enabling teams to refine ideas and ensure practical relevance from the outset.

    Sustainability Track winners credited direct interaction with exhibitors was key to shaping their solution, providing valuable insights into emerging technologies and practical applications, helping them develop a solution grounded in real-world feasibility.

    Similarly, Innovation Track winners pointed to the show floor as a key source of inspiration, encouraging them to rethink conventional processes and develop more engaging user experiences.

    Showcasing Future Talent

    Following the intensive development phase, teams presented their final solutions at the Innovation Park Pitching Stage, with winners announced on the final day of the show.

    “Designed for the brave and forward-thinking, the ISE Hackathon is where young talent tests its limits and turns skills into real AV solutions,” said Pablo Vega, Co‑Coordinator of the ISE Hackathon.

    Projects addressed key industry challenges, including sustainable and inclusive AV solutions, AI-driven innovation, and securing increasingly connected systems.

    Presenting to industry professionals proved both challenging and rewarding. What began as a nerve-wracking experience quickly translated into valuable direct engagement with experts, building confidence, validation, and insights into real-world industry expectations.

    “The success of the ISE Hackathon in its second year reflects the growing demand for initiatives that connect emerging talent with real industry challenges,” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “By providing a platform for collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning, we are helping to develop the future skills of the AV industry.”

    Winning Teams

    • Sustainability Track (sponsored by Philips Professional Displays):

    Daniil Larkovskiy, Volodymyr Baranov, Alisa Turan, Mishti Ramnani (EU Business School)

    • Innovation Track (sponsored by Sociedad Española para la Transformación Tecnológica – SETT):

    Librada Morales Parrilla, Mariona Sillaurren Piera, Serena Wilson, Xavier Súñer Rubió (CETT_UB Tourism & Hospitality, Universitat de Barcelona)

    • Cybersecurity Track (sponsored by Hikvision):

    Veronika Borysiuk, Anora Azimova, Josep Aguilera, Marc Joaquin Serra (EU Business School & Esade)

    Commenting on the role of industry engagement, Xavi Marlasca, Co-Coordinator of the ISE Hackathon said:

    “For partners and sponsors, the Hackathon provides direct insight into the next generation of professionals, their priorities, and their approach to real-world challenges. It also creates connections between students, startups, and the AV industry, reinforcing ISE’s role in supporting talent development across the sector.”

    Shaping Careers and Perspectives

    Beyond the competition, the Hackathon continues to influence career paths and perspectives. Participants reported gaining a deeper understanding of the breadth of opportunities within the AV industry, particularly in areas such as AI, sustainability, and cybersecurity.

    For some, the experience has already shaped academic and career ambitions, inspiring further study or sparking interest in AV careers. Others highlighted how the Hackathon demonstrated the importance of combining technical expertise with creativity, empathy, and user-focused design to drive meaningful innovation.

    Looking Ahead

    With its second edition delivering strong results, the ISE Hackathon has firmly established itself as a key initiative in addressing the AV industry’s skills gap and fostering future talent.

    Aligned with the wider mission of the ISE Foundation’s commitment to allow long-term industry growth through talent development, the Hackathon creates practical, industry-connected opportunities that bring together education and innovation. It transforms ambition into action, giving students hands-on experiences, confidence and access to leading industry players.

    Returning in 2027, the ISE Hackathon will continue to serve as a launchpad of innovation, equipping the next generation of AV professionals with the skills to collaborate and tackle tomorrow’s challenges head-on.

  • Jabra at ISE 2026: Headsets and Large Room Video

    Jabra at ISE 2026: Headsets and Large Room Video

    At ISE 2026, Jabra delivered a clear message to enterprise IT leaders: we have solutions for all your communications needs.

    The company used its ISE presence to reinforce a broader shift. From personal collaboration devices to a scalable room portfolio that now stretches from individual users to large conference spaces. Strategically, it represents something larger: platform expansion without added complexity.

    For IT decision-makers managing hybrid environments across dozens or hundreds of rooms, that positioning matters.

    Evolve3: Enterprise Headsets with AI-Driven Voice Isolation

    On the personal side, Jabra introduced its new Evolve3 series, including the Evolve3 85 and Evolve3 75 models. The headline feature is a boomless design powered by a deep neural network trained on more than 60 million voice samples. You can watch a video of it here. 

    Unlike traditional headsets that rely on a physical boom mic, Evolve3 uses AI-driven voice isolation to identify and lock onto the primary speaker. In demonstrations at ISE, Jabra placed users inside a noisy booth environment while nearby voices spoke at close proximity. The headset isolated the intended speaker while suppressing surrounding conversation.

    The implication is straightforward: consistent call quality without user training.

    Additional enterprise-focused considerations include:

    • Replaceable batteries to extend lifecycle and support sustainability goals
    • Fast charging, delivering roughly one hour of usage per minute of charge
    • Microsoft Teams and Zoom certification

    The design shift toward a slimmer, more consumer-forward profile also reflects an important hybrid reality. Employees are moving between corporate offices, airports, home offices, and shared spaces. Devices must perform at enterprise levels without looking like call-center hardware.

    This is where Jabra’s hearing-technology heritage through its parent company, GN Group, becomes relevant. The AI foundation powering ClearVoice originated in GN’s hearing division, bringing medically influenced voice modeling into enterprise UC hardware.

    For IT leaders standardizing on a single headset platform, the Evolve3 is less about incremental improvement and more about lifecycle and reliability management.

    PanaCast 55: From Medium Room to Modular Large Room

    The bigger story at ISE was room scale.

    Jabra expanded its PanaCast lineup with the PanaCast 55, a revision of its medium-room PanaCast 50 VBS designed to support modular expansion .

    Historically, Jabra focused on small and medium rooms. Large-room deployments often required a different vendor or more complex DSP-based systems. That gap created friction for IT teams trying to standardize.

    The PanaCast 55 closes that gap without introducing programming complexity.

    Modular Audio Expansion

    Jabra introduced a new “Speaker Mic” extension device that combines microphones and speakers in a single unit . Unlike traditional extension microphones that only improve pickup, this unit also distributes far-end audio down the table.

    Key technical elements include:

    • Structured cabling (Cat6) for up to 30 meters of reach
    • Power delivered over USB-C from the video bar
    • Automatic self-calibration to prevent feedback or echo

    For IT, the value proposition is simplicity. There is no external DSP programming layer, no advanced commissioning process, and no ongoing audio tuning requirements. The system self-calibrates at boot .

    That simplicity reduces support overhead over the lifecycle of the room.

    Multi-Camera Video with Huddly Partnership

    For video scaling, Jabra partnered with Huddly to integrate Huddly Crew cameras into the system .

    Organizations can deploy one, three, or five cameras depending on room size . The cameras automatically discover and calibrate themselves , eliminating manual configuration.

    In active speaker mode, the system composites the Huddly close-up feed with a wide 180-degree PanaCast view as picture-in-picture . That maintains room context while delivering focused speaker framing.

    The deeper strategic shift, however, is platform control.

    Jabra rebrands the Huddly units as Jabra Crew Cam devices and manages them directly within Jabra Plus, its cloud-based management platform . Firmware updates and device monitoring occur within a single management environment.

    For IT teams already juggling multiple control dashboards, consolidating device management reduces operational sprawl.

    Android in the Large Room

    Perhaps the most significant architectural move is operating system choice.

    The PanaCast 55 runs on Android using Microsoft’s Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) . Android has been common in smaller rooms, but large-room multi-camera systems have traditionally leaned Windows-based due to flexibility and ecosystem maturity. By bringing Android into larger, scalable deployments, Jabra is betting on simplicity over customization.

    For enterprise IT leaders, that trade-off often makes sense. Android-based room systems generally offer:

    • Reduced patching complexity
    • Simplified management
    • Lower long-term support burden

    Combined with self-calibrating audio and auto-discovered cameras, the result is a large-room system that behaves more like a managed appliance than a traditional AV install.

    From Device Vendor to Platform Provider

    ISE 2026 marked a shift for Jabra. The company that built its reputation on headsets is now furthering their collaboration ecosystem spanning personal devices, medium rooms, and scalable large-room deployments.

    For enterprise IT decision-makers, the value proposition is consistency:

    • Unified management through Jabra Plus
    • Modular expansion without DSP programming
    • AI-driven personal devices built on hearing-technology foundations
    • Android-based room systems aligned with Microsoft Teams and Zoom

    In hybrid enterprise environments, scale and supportability matter more than feature density.

    At ISE 2026, Jabra positioned itself not as a peripheral vendor, but as a collaboration platform provider.

    To see all of AVNation’s ISE 2026 coverage, visit our dedicated page.

     

  • Airtame at ISE 2026 Highlights the Shift to Software-Defined Meeting Rooms

    Airtame at ISE 2026 Highlights the Shift to Software-Defined Meeting Rooms

    At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Airtame reinforced a growing reality across enterprise collaboration environments: the meeting room is increasingly defined by software, not hardware.

    While many manufacturers continue to compete on devices, Airtame’s message centered on platform flexibility. With updates across its Airtame 3 hardware lineup and expanded software availability running on third-party collaboration and signage devices, the company demonstrated how wireless collaboration and digital signage can operate as adaptable services rather than fixed room systems.

    For enterprise IT and AV managers tasked with supporting diverse room types across multiple locations, that flexibility is becoming essential.

    Decoupling Collaboration From Dedicated Hardware

    Traditional meeting room deployments have long relied on purpose-built hardware tied to specific collaboration platforms. While effective initially, those environments can become difficult to scale or adapt as organizational needs evolve.

    At ISE 2026, Airtame positioned its platform as an alternative approach.

    Airtame software now runs not only on its own Airtame 3 devices but also across Windows and Android environments, enabling deployment directly on existing hardware infrastructure. Demonstrations showed Airtame operating on platforms including Neat collaboration devices, SMART displays, and Amazon Signage hardware.

    This shift allows organizations to extend wireless presentation and signage capabilities without introducing additional standalone devices into every space.

    For enterprise environments managing lifecycle refresh cycles, reducing hardware dependency translates directly into lower long-term operational complexity.

    Platform Flexibility for Enterprise Deployment

    Airtame 3 at ISE 2026
    Airtame 3 at ISE 2026

    One of Airtame’s strongest differentiators at ISE was its hardware-agnostic strategy.

    Rather than requiring organizations to standardize around a single manufacturer ecosystem, Airtame enables collaboration functionality to move with the organization’s broader technology decisions. Displays, collaboration bars, or signage endpoints can become Airtame-enabled through software deployment rather than infrastructure replacement.

    This approach aligns closely with enterprise IT expectations, where flexibility and interoperability increasingly outweigh proprietary feature sets.

    As collaboration platforms continue evolving, software-defined room capabilities provide insurance against rapid technology change. Rooms can adapt through updates rather than redesign.

    Subscription-Based Management and Predictability

    Supporting this model is Airtame’s subscription structure, which shifts collaboration technology toward a service-oriented operational model.

    Organizations can select deployment tiers based on usage needs, including Core plans beginning at approximately $120 per screen annually and Hybrid configurations designed for more advanced collaboration and signage workflows. Multi-year subscription options further support predictable budgeting and lifecycle planning, with education-focused pricing also available.

    While subscription licensing is now common across enterprise software, its growing adoption within meeting room infrastructure reflects a broader convergence between AV and IT operational models.

    Technology is no longer purchased once and left unchanged. It is continuously updated, managed, and optimized.

    Supporting Hybrid Work Without Added Complexity

    Hybrid work environments continue to challenge enterprise technology teams. Rooms must support in-person collaboration, remote participation, and shared content workflows without increasing user friction.

    Airtame’s demonstrations emphasized simplicity at the user level while maintaining centralized administrative control. Wireless content sharing, digital signage, and room communication tools operate within a unified management framework accessible remotely by IT teams.

    The result is a collaboration experience that remains consistent regardless of room size or hardware configuration.

    For organizations scaling collaboration across regional offices or global campuses, consistency often proves more valuable than advanced feature depth.

    The Enterprise Takeaway

    Airtame’s presence at ISE 2026 reflected one of the clearest industry trends emerging across the show floor: meeting rooms are transitioning from hardware-defined environments to software-managed platforms.

    By expanding Airtame beyond dedicated devices and enabling deployment across existing collaboration hardware, the company is positioning wireless collaboration as infrastructure rather than an accessory.

    For enterprise AV and IT leaders, the appeal lies in adaptability. Systems can evolve alongside organizational needs without requiring wholesale hardware replacement.

    In an industry increasingly focused on operational efficiency, Airtame’s strategy suggests that the future meeting room may not be built around a specific device at all, but around the software layer that connects everything together.

    To catch all of AVNation’s ISE 2026 coverage, visit our dedicated page.

     

  • Biamp at ISE 2026 Focuses on Simplifying Enterprise Meeting Room Deployment

    Biamp at ISE 2026 Focuses on Simplifying Enterprise Meeting Room Deployment

    At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Biamp’s message was not about adding another device to the rack. Instead, the company focused on something enterprise IT teams increasingly value: reducing complexity across the entire meeting room lifecycle.

    Rather than treating audio, control, and room management as separate disciplines, Biamp demonstrated how its ecosystem built around Tesira processing and Impera control can deliver a fully integrated meeting environment designed for scalability, consistency, and long-term operational efficiency.

    For organizations managing dozens or even thousands of rooms, that distinction matters.

    Moving Beyond Device-Based Design

    Enterprise meeting spaces have evolved rapidly over the past five years. Standardized collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms solved user experience challenges, but they also introduced new operational burdens for IT departments responsible for deployment, monitoring, and support.

    Biamp’s ISE presence addressed this reality directly.

    Through live demonstrations, the company showed how Tesira DSP platforms combined with Impera room control create a unified foundation for conferencing spaces. Instead of stitching together multiple manufacturers’ solutions for audio processing, control interfaces, and automation, Biamp positioned its platform as a cohesive system designed to function as a single operational environment.

    The result is less integration overhead during deployment and fewer variables for IT teams to troubleshoot once rooms go live.

    Operational Simplicity at Scale

    For enterprise technology managers, the challenge is rarely building one exceptional conference room. The challenge is maintaining hundreds of functional ones.

    Biamp’s approach emphasizes repeatability. By standardizing signal processing, control logic, and room behavior within one ecosystem, organizations can replicate meeting room designs across campuses or global offices without rebuilding workflows each time.

    This consistency translates into measurable operational benefits:

    • Faster room commissioning
    • Reduced support tickets
    • Simplified training for internal IT staff
    • Predictable user experiences across locations

    At ISE, Biamp highlighted how centralized configuration and management tools allow IT teams to maintain visibility into room performance while minimizing the need for on-site intervention. In enterprise environments where support resources are stretched thin, remote management increasingly becomes the deciding factor in platform selection.

    Tesira as the Enterprise Backbone

    Tesira remains central to Biamp’s enterprise strategy. Long recognized for audio processing in complex environments, the platform continues to evolve beyond traditional DSP roles.

    At ISE 2026, demonstrations reinforced Tesira’s position as infrastructure rather than accessory. Audio processing, USB connectivity for conferencing platforms, and networked AV workflows operate within a framework designed to integrate seamlessly into IT-managed networks.

    For AV and IT convergence teams, this approach aligns with broader industry trends seen across the show floor: AV systems behaving more like managed network services than standalone technical installations.

    By treating audio infrastructure as part of the enterprise technology stack, Biamp helps organizations move closer to standardized deployment models familiar to IT operations.

    Impera Control and the Unified Room Experience

    Complementing Tesira, Impera control solutions played a key role in Biamp’s end-to-end meeting room narrative.

    Control systems often introduce complexity when sourced separately from core AV infrastructure. Biamp’s integrated control strategy reduces that fragmentation by allowing automation, device control, and user interaction to operate within the same ecosystem as audio processing.

    From a user perspective, this delivers intuitive room operation. From an IT perspective, it reduces integration dependencies and long-term maintenance challenges.

    The combination supports a growing enterprise priority: delivering frictionless meeting experiences without increasing backend management demands.

    Designing for the Reality of Hybrid Work

    ISE 2026 reinforced an ongoing shift toward software-defined collaboration environments. Hardware still matters, but its value increasingly lies in how effectively it supports platform-driven workflows.

    Biamp’s demonstrations reflected this shift by focusing less on individual products and more on outcomes. Meeting rooms must work reliably regardless of location, platform, or user familiarity. Achieving that consistency requires systems that are predictable, centrally managed, and easy to scale.

    For enterprise organizations navigating hybrid work policies and distributed teams, operational simplicity is no longer a convenience. It is a requirement.

    The Enterprise Takeaway

    Biamp’s presence at ISE 2026 underscored a broader industry movement away from loosely connected AV components toward integrated operational platforms.

    By aligning Tesira processing with Impera control under a unified ecosystem, Biamp is targeting one of the most pressing concerns facing enterprise AV and IT leaders: how to deliver high-quality collaboration spaces without increasing system complexity.

    In an era where meeting rooms are expected to function as reliable business infrastructure, the winners may not be the companies adding the most features, but those removing the most friction.

    Biamp’s strategy suggests that the future of enterprise AV may be defined less by equipment specifications and more by how easily organizations can deploy, manage, and scale collaboration technology worldwide.

    To see all AVNation’s ISE 2026 coverage, visit our dedicated coverage page.

     

  • Peavey at ISE 2026: Networked Installed Sound

    Peavey at ISE 2026: Networked Installed Sound

    Peavey at ISE 2026 centered its message on a clear priority: scalable, networked installed sound designed for institutions that demand reliability and simplicity.

    Through its commercial portfolio and the integration of Crest Audio technologies, Peavey Electronics presented a cohesive ecosystem built for higher education and houses of worship.

    The emphasis was not on spectacle. It was on infrastructure.

    PoE+ Amplification Meets Dante Networking

    One of the most significant introductions came from Crest Audio’s CIP Series, a PoE+ powered amplifier platform designed to simplify distributed audio deployments.

    By leveraging Power over Ethernet, the CIP Series reduces the need for local power infrastructure while maintaining performance levels up to 103 dB SPL. For integrators and campus AV teams, that shift matters.

    In higher education and worship environments, distributed audio is common:

    • Overflow rooms
    • Breakout classrooms
    • Chapel extensions
    • Fellowship halls
    • Student centers

    PoE+ amplification allows these systems to be deployed using standard network cabling, reducing installation complexity and increasing flexibility in retrofits.

    The integration of Dante networking further strengthens the proposition. Audio routing becomes IP-based, scalable, and centrally managed. Instead of isolated analog zones, institutions gain a network-aware audio layer aligned with broader IT standards.

    For universities and churches increasingly collaborating with campus IT departments, that alignment reduces friction and accelerates project approval cycles.

    Designing for Modern Institutional Audio

    Installed sound in 2026 is no longer just about loudspeakers and mixers. It is about ecosystem cohesion.

    Peavey’s approach at ISE demonstrated a deliberate strategy: combine networked amplification, DSP processing, and control into a unified framework that institutions can scale across buildings.

    The benefit for higher education is operational consistency. When a campus standardizes on a networked platform, training becomes simpler. Troubleshooting becomes centralized. Expansion becomes predictable.

    For houses of worship, where volunteer operators often support systems, simplification is equally critical. A networked backbone with predictable behavior reduces the learning curve and improves service continuity week after week.

    Rather than pushing highly complex architectures, Peavey’s messaging emphasized accessibility without sacrificing performance.

    Bridging Installed and Streaming Environments

    Peavey streaming board
    Peavey streaming board

    While installed sound dominated the booth narrative, Peavey also acknowledged the continued importance of hybrid communication environments.

    The Unity Series online and podcast mixer integrates built-in DSP with two-, six-, and eight-microphone input configurations, complete with phantom power, automixing, and feedback suppression.

    For universities running campus podcasts or hybrid classrooms, and for houses of worship streaming services online, this integrated approach reduces the need for layered external processing.

    The strategic importance here is not just convenience. It is workflow consolidation.

    Institutions can bridge installed sound and streaming environments without deploying entirely separate ecosystems. That continuity simplifies support models and lowers total cost of ownership.

    Ecosystem Thinking: Peavey and Crest Together

    What made Peavey’s presence particularly relevant was how clearly it framed its portfolio as a multi-brand ecosystem anchored by Peavey and Crest Audio.

    Rather than presenting isolated product lines, the company positioned its technologies as interoperable components of a broader installed sound architecture:

    • Networked amplification
    • Integrated DSP
    • Dante-based audio distribution
    • User-friendly control

    For higher education and worship buyers, ecosystem thinking reduces risk.

    Institutions often struggle when mixing disparate vendor solutions that do not communicate seamlessly. By aligning amplification and control under a unified strategy, Peavey and Crest offer a more cohesive deployment path.

    This is especially valuable in phased construction or renovation projects common across campuses and church campuses alike.

    Strategic Implications for Higher Education and Worship

    Both higher education and houses of worship share similar pressures:

    • Limited capital budgets
    • Growing demand for hybrid participation
    • Increased reliance on IT-managed infrastructure
    • Need for simple day-to-day operation

    Peavey’s ISE 2026 portfolio addressed these pressures through practical engineering decisions.

    PoE+ amplification reduces infrastructure cost and complexity. Dante integration aligns audio systems with network standards. Integrated DSP reduces external processing requirements. Simplified mixer platforms bridge installed and streaming environments.

    None of these moves are flashy. All of them are pragmatic.

    In a market where many conversations revolve around immersive experiences and AI-driven features, Peavey focused on the fundamentals of reliable sound reinforcement.

    Installed Sound as Infrastructure

    The larger takeaway from Peavey at ISE 2026 is that installed audio is increasingly treated as infrastructure, not equipment.

    Network-based amplification, centralized routing, and DSP integration bring audio systems closer to IT-managed services. That shift changes how institutions plan, deploy, and maintain their environments.

    For higher education and worship leaders evaluating upgrades in 2026, the question is less about individual hardware features and more about long-term manageability.

    Peavey’s strategy reflects that reality.

    By combining Crest’s networked amplification with Peavey’s broader installed sound portfolio, the company is positioning itself as a practical partner for institutions that need dependable, scalable audio systems designed to work day after day.

    At ISE 2026, that message was clear: installed sound is evolving. And for higher education and houses of worship, the future is networked, simplified, and infrastructure-ready.

    To see all of AVNation’s ISE 2026 coverage, visit our dedicated page.

  • Kramer at ISE 2026: Building a Unified AV Ecosystem

    Kramer at ISE 2026: Building a Unified AV Ecosystem

    At ISE 2026, Kramer presented one of the most comprehensive and strategically aligned showcases on the show floor. Rather than focusing on isolated product launches, Kramer emphasized how its expanding portfolio fits into a broader, unified ecosystem designed to simplify deployment, management, and long-term ownership for IT and AV decision-makers.

    With nearly 200 products introduced and a clearly articulated “8 Domains” framework, Kramer’s presence reflected a deliberate shift toward platform thinking—connecting infrastructure, collaboration, control, and management into a cohesive operating environment.

    The “8 Domains” Strategy

    A central theme of Kramer’s ISE 2026 presentation was its “8 Domains” approach, which organizes the company’s portfolio into interconnected functional areas, including AVoIP, connectivity, audio, control, collaboration, and furniture.

    This structure is more than marketing taxonomy. For system designers and enterprise technology leaders, it provides a roadmap for building end-to-end AV environments using components designed to work together. By aligning hardware, software, and physical infrastructure under a common framework, Kramer aims to reduce the friction that often arises when systems are assembled from multiple vendors.

    For large organizations managing multi-site deployments, this consistency can translate into simpler procurement, standardized configurations, and more predictable lifecycle management.

    Panta Rhei: The Intelligence Layer of the Ecosystem

    ISE 2026 Kramer AI
    ISE 2026 Kramer AI

    At the center of Kramer’s ecosystem strategy is Panta Rhei, its cloud-based management and orchestration platform. At ISE 2026, Kramer demonstrated expanded AI-driven capabilities that position Panta Rhei as more than a traditional monitoring tool.

    Key capabilities include:

    • Natural language interaction, allowing users to query system status and documentation
    • Access to product manuals and configuration data through the platform
    • Centralized monitoring of Kramer and third-party devices
    • Proactive uptime management and alerting

    For IT managers responsible for hundreds or thousands of endpoints, this approach addresses a persistent challenge: visibility. By consolidating operational data and documentation into a single interface, Panta Rhei reduces dependence on fragmented tools and manual troubleshooting processes.

    The platform’s ability to manage third-party devices further reflects Kramer’s recognition that most enterprise environments remain heterogeneous. Rather than forcing full vendor lock-in, the company is positioning itself as an orchestration layer within mixed infrastructures.

    AVoIP and Multiview

    Kramer also used ISE 2026 to highlight advances in its AV-over-IP portfolio, including support for up to 19 multiview sources within a single platform. Demonstrations showed Kramer systems interoperating with partner technologies, including ZeeVee, reinforcing the company’s emphasis on open, standards-based deployments.

    For organizations migrating from traditional matrix switching to IP-based distribution, this flexibility reduces transition risk. Multiview capabilities are particularly relevant in command-and-control, broadcast, and operations centers, where multiple data streams must be monitored simultaneously.

    By integrating these capabilities into its broader ecosystem, Kramer positions AVoIP not as a standalone upgrade, but as a foundational layer within its unified architecture.

    Audio: Unified Design for Speech and Coverage

    Kramer’s audio portfolio received significant attention, particularly its all-weather and architectural speaker lines. The company emphasized system-wide management of ceiling and wall-mounted speakers, supported by Dante, PoE, and PoE+ connectivity.

    Design features such as magnetic grilles and speech-optimized tuning reflect Kramer’s focus on practical performance in conferencing and collaboration environments. For enterprise and education users, intelligibility remains the primary metric of success, often outweighing raw audio output.

    Centralized management of these audio systems through Kramer’s platform further supports consistent performance and simplified maintenance across large deployments.

    Ashton Bentley: Furniture as a Strategic Asset

    Kramer’s treatment of Ashton Bentley Technology as a separate business unit highlights an increasingly important dimension of AV system design: physical infrastructure.

    Ashton Bentley’s Cisco and Microsoft-certified furniture solutions are engineered to integrate directly with collaboration platforms and AV hardware. By maintaining this division as a distinct entity, Kramer reinforces its commitment to purpose-built environments rather than generic furniture retrofits.

    For organizations standardizing meeting spaces at scale, certified furniture reduces deployment variability and shortens installation timelines. It also supports Kramer’s broader strategy of delivering “complete room” solutions, particularly for small and mid-sized collaboration spaces.

    Value Engineering: Right-Sized Systems, Lower Waste

    Throughout its ISE presence, Kramer consistently emphasized cost efficiency and right-sized design. The company positioned its growing portfolio as a way for end users to pay for what they need—without being forced into oversized systems or unused features.

    This approach reflects a shift toward value engineering rather than feature maximization. For IT and AV leaders facing constrained budgets and heightened ROI scrutiny, this philosophy aligns with current procurement realities.

    By offering modular, interoperable components across domains, Kramer enables integrators and end users to tailor solutions to specific use cases while maintaining architectural consistency.

    Reliability and Proactive Operations

    Another recurring theme was operational reliability. Kramer showcased proactive uptime monitoring, system health reporting, and automated alerts designed to minimize unplanned downtime.

    In enterprise and institutional environments, the cost of AV failure is increasingly measured in lost productivity and disrupted workflows. By embedding monitoring and diagnostics into its ecosystem, Kramer aims to shift system management from reactive support to preventive maintenance.

    This capability is particularly relevant for distributed organizations, where on-site technical staff may be limited.

    Why It Matters

    Kramer’s ISE 2026 showcase was notable for its strategic coherence. Rather than highlighting individual products in isolation, the company presented a unified operating model for modern AV environments.

    For decision-makers, this approach offers several tangible advantages:

    • Reduced integration complexity through aligned product domains
    • Centralized visibility and control via Panta Rhei
    • Flexible AVoIP and multiview architectures
    • Consistent audio and collaboration performance
    • Integrated physical and digital infrastructure
    • Improved lifecycle and uptime management

    Together, these elements support more predictable deployments and lower long-term ownership costs.

    Looking Ahead

    As enterprise AV systems continue to converge with IT infrastructure and cloud-based management, vendors will increasingly be evaluated on ecosystem maturity rather than individual hardware specifications.

    Kramer’s ISE 2026 presentation demonstrated a clear commitment to this direction. By structuring its portfolio around interconnected domains and anchoring it with an intelligent management platform, the company is positioning itself as a long-term infrastructure partner rather than a component supplier.

    For organizations planning scalable, manageable, and financially sustainable AV environments, Kramer’s ecosystem strategy offers a compelling framework for future deployments.

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  • ADI at ISE 2026 Focuses on Operational Simplicity

    ADI at ISE 2026 Focuses on Operational Simplicity

    At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, ADI’s presence reflected a shift that is quietly reshaping the AV industry. Distribution is no longer just about product availability. Increasingly, it is about enabling integrators and enterprise technology teams to deploy, monitor, and support complete systems at scale.

    Rather than spotlighting individual hardware launches, ADI focused its ISE messaging around ecosystem integration, remote management, and operational visibility. Through the introduction of Episode Pro Audio solutions and expanded OvrC monitoring capabilities, the company demonstrated how commercial AV deployments can move from installation-driven projects toward service-driven operations.

    For IT and AV managers responsible for ongoing system performance, that distinction is significant.

    A Commercial Audio System Designed for Repeatability

    One of ADI’s primary highlights at ISE 2026 was the continued expansion of Episode Pro Audio, including the Episode Business Music Solution (EBMS), aimed squarely at commercial environments.

    Historically, background music and distributed audio systems have required integrators to assemble solutions from multiple manufacturers. That approach often created compatibility challenges and limited long-term service visibility.

    EBMS addresses that issue by delivering a tightly integrated commercial audio ecosystem consisting of DSPs, amplifiers, mixers, and control interfaces engineered to operate together as a unified platform. The system is designed specifically for small-to-medium commercial deployments such as corporate offices, hospitality spaces, retail environments, and shared enterprise facilities.

    The strategic takeaway is less about speakers or amplification and more about deployment consistency. By standardizing system architecture, integrators and enterprise teams gain predictable performance across multiple locations without redesigning audio infrastructure for each project.

    In enterprise environments managing regional or global offices, repeatability directly impacts operational cost.

    Audio as Part of a Larger Ecosystem

    ADI positioned Episode Pro Audio not as a standalone offering but as part of its broader “Better Together” ecosystem strategy.

    At ISE, demonstrations emphasized how commercial audio integrates alongside networking, control, automation, and power management solutions already familiar to many integrators through ADI and Snap One portfolios. The goal is to simplify specification while reducing interoperability risks that traditionally emerge when systems span multiple vendors.

    For AV and IT decision-makers, this ecosystem approach mirrors broader enterprise technology trends seen across ISE 2026: fewer isolated devices and more unified operational platforms.

    Remote Monitoring Moves to the Forefront

    Perhaps the most enterprise-relevant demonstration from ADI centered on OvrC remote management, showcased alongside Access Networks infrastructure and the Power Insights dashboard.

    Remote monitoring has evolved from convenience to necessity. Distributed organizations increasingly expect AV systems to be monitored with the same proactive visibility applied to IT networks.

    ADI’s Power Insights capability extends this philosophy by giving integrators and technology teams visibility into device health, power status, and network-connected systems through a centralized cloud interface. OvrC enables remote troubleshooting and issue resolution without requiring on-site service visits, reducing downtime and operational expense.

    For enterprise support teams managing hundreds of endpoints, eliminating truck rolls is no longer simply an efficiency gain. It becomes a scalability requirement.

    Supporting the Shift to Managed AV Services

    A recurring theme across ISE 2026 was the industry’s transition toward managed services. ADI’s booth reinforced how distributors are increasingly enabling that transition rather than simply supplying equipment.

    By combining standardized hardware platforms like Episode Pro Audio with cloud-based monitoring through OvrC, ADI effectively supports integrators moving toward recurring service models. Systems can be deployed once and continuously supported through remote diagnostics, firmware updates, and performance monitoring.

    From an enterprise perspective, this aligns AV infrastructure more closely with IT operational models, where uptime, analytics, and lifecycle management matter as much as initial installation quality.

    The Enterprise Takeaway

    ADI’s showing at ISE 2026 highlighted an important evolution in the AV ecosystem. The company is positioning itself not just as a distribution partner, but as an operational enabler for commercial technology deployments.

    Through Episode Business Music Solution and expanded OvrC monitoring capabilities, ADI demonstrated how commercial AV systems can be easier to deploy, simpler to manage, and more predictable to support over time.

    As enterprise organizations continue consolidating AV and IT responsibilities, platforms that reduce complexity across deployment and maintenance cycles will increasingly define purchasing decisions.

    At ISE 2026, ADI’s message was clear: the future of commercial AV may depend less on individual products and more on how effectively entire systems can be deployed, monitored, and maintained long after installation is complete.

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  • VuWall at ISE 2026: Turning Complex Control Rooms into Unified Systems

    VuWall at ISE 2026: Turning Complex Control Rooms into Unified Systems

    At ISE 2026, VuWall reinforced its position as one of the few vendors addressing a long-standing challenge for IT and AV managers: how to unify KVM control, video wall management, and operator workflows into a single, reliable ecosystem.

    Rather than presenting isolated point products, VuWall’s showcase focused on reducing operational complexity across control rooms, enterprise command centers, broadcast environments, and security operations. The company demonstrated how its expanding platform can simplify system design, deployment, and long-term support. Key priorities for decision-makers managing mission-critical AV infrastructure.

    One Platform for KVM and Video Wall Control

    ISE 2026 VuWall desktop
    ISE 2026 VuWall desktop

    A central theme of VuWall’s ISE presence was full ecosystem integration. Many organizations still manage KVM systems and video walls as separate environments, often using different vendors, interfaces, and support contracts. This fragmentation increases training time, troubleshooting complexity, and risk.

    VuWall addressed this through its tight integration with KVM technologies, enabled by its VisionVS architecture and management software. By bridging KVM and visualization workflows, operators can route, monitor, and control sources and displays through a unified interface. For IT and AV leaders, this translates into fewer platforms to maintain and a more predictable operational environment.

    TRx: Centralized Management for Growing Systems

    VuWall’s TRx centralized management platform continues to mature as the backbone of its ecosystem. At ISE 2026, the company highlighted enhancements that strengthen interoperability across its product portfolio.

    For system administrators, TRx serves as a single control layer for:

    • Source routing and display management
    • User permissions and workflows
    • Layout creation and recall
    • System monitoring and diagnostics

    In practical terms, this helps organizations scale control room deployments without multiplying administrative overhead. As environments expand from one facility to many, centralized management reduces configuration errors and shortens response times when issues arise.

    VisionVS: Bridging Operators and Visualization

    ISE 2026 VuWall demo
    ISE 2026 VuWall demo

    VisionVS was another focal point of the VuWall showcase. Designed as a dual-encoding solution, it enables the same source to feed both operator workstations and video walls simultaneously.

    This approach eliminates the need for parallel systems and duplicate hardware. For IT managers, this means:

    • Lower infrastructure costs
    • Reduced latency between operator and wall displays
    • Improved security through unified routing
    • Simplified redundancy planning

    In environments such as transportation monitoring, security operations, and broadcast production, this alignment between operator and visualization layers supports faster decision-making and more consistent situational awareness.

    PAK ONE: Extending Control Beyond the Main Wall

    VuWall also emphasized the growing role of smaller, distributed visualization endpoints with the introduction of PAK ONE, its compact decoder designed for single-display use.

    PAK ONE enables “personal video walls” in offices, control desks, and remote workspaces while remaining fully integrated into the VuWall ecosystem. For organizations moving toward hybrid operations or decentralized monitoring, this provides a consistent user experience without deploying full video wall processors in every location.

    Because PAK ONE is already shipping, integrators and end users can immediately incorporate it into existing and new projects, extending VuWall’s reach beyond traditional control room cores.

    Unified Interfaces for Operators

    Beyond hardware, VuWall’s demonstrations emphasized workflow. Through integration with partner technologies and its management platform, operators can access sources, layouts, and controls through a consistent interface.

    For operations teams, this reduces learning curves and minimizes errors in high-pressure environments. For IT and AV managers, it simplifies onboarding, documentation, and long-term training investments.

    Partner Ecosystem and Deployment Confidence

    VuWall also used ISE 2026 to recognize its global network of integrators and distributors. For decision-makers, this partner ecosystem is more than symbolic. It reflects the company’s emphasis on certified deployment, regional support, and consistent system performance.

    Strong partner relationships are especially important for complex control room projects, where system reliability depends as much on implementation as on product capability.

    Why It Matters to You

    VuWall at ISE 2026 had presentation was less about individual product launches and more about system coherence. For organizations planning new control rooms or upgrading existing facilities, the company’s approach offers several tangible benefits:

    • Reduced integration complexity through unified KVM and visualization control
    • Lower operational risk with centralized management
    • Improved scalability for multi-site environments
    • Greater flexibility with distributed endpoints
    • Simplified training and support structures

    By focusing on interoperability and lifecycle management, VuWall positioned itself as a long-term platform provider rather than a collection of hardware components.

    Looking Ahead

    As control rooms continue to converge with IT infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements, the ability to manage visualization and operator workflows through a unified ecosystem will become increasingly important. VuWall’s ISE 2026 showcase demonstrated a clear commitment to this direction.

    For IT and AV managers evaluating future-proof visualization strategies, VuWall’s integrated approach offers a compelling model: fewer silos, clearer workflows, and systems designed to evolve with organizational needs.

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  • Kramer Continues to Innovate Across the AV Experience at ISE 2026

    Kramer Continues to Innovate Across the AV Experience at ISE 2026

    At ISE 2026, Kramer presented its most complete AV portfolio yet, highlighting how connectivity, AVoIP, audio, collaboration, and management platforms can work together as one integrated ecosystem. From the new ZyPer4K-XSE 10G SDVoE solution for high-performance AVoIP environments to the HU product family for seamless HDMI and USB-C switching, Kramer focused on simplifying deployment and scalability for modern IT-driven AV infrastructures. The company also expanded its Dante-based networked audio range and showcased professional-grade USB-C and HDMI connectivity solutions designed for reliable performance in enterprise environments.

    Kramer further demonstrated its wireless collaboration tools, including VIA and Session Manager, along with AI-enabled AV management through its Panta Rhei platform. Enhanced automation, centralized monitoring, and intelligent troubleshooting tools aim to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. Through its Ashton Bentley division, Kramer also introduced engineered meeting room solutions that streamline installation and enhance hybrid collaboration experiences. Overall, Kramer’s showcase centered on delivering scalable, IT-friendly AV systems that are easier to deploy, manage, and optimize across organizations of any size.

    Kramer, the leading company in audio-visual experiences, showcased its most comprehensive end-to-end AV portfolio to date at ISE 2026, demonstrating how unified connectivity, audio, collaboration, and control technologies can work together to simplify today’s increasingly complex AV environments.

    Across the stand, Kramer presented complete room – and building-scale workflows – spanning signal distribution and AVoIP, professional audio, collaboration spaces, and ecosystem management – all designed to help organisations deploy, operate, and scale AV systems with greater efficiency, consistency, and confidence.

    AVoIP Innovation with ZyPer4K-XSE

    In the AVoIP domain, Kramer highlighted the introduction of ZyPer4K-XSE, the next generation of low-power, ultra-low-latency 10G SDVoE encoders and decoders within its end-to-end ZyPer AVoIP ecosystem. Designed for high-end applications including large-format displays, command and control rooms, stadiums, and entertainment venues, ZyPer4K-XSE combines reduced power consumption with advanced functionality such as native Dante audio, USB-C connectivity, HDMI loop-out, ICRON USB extension, and RS-232 control.

    Managed via the ZyPer Management Platform, ZyPer4K-XSE enables fast deployment, centralized control, and long-term operational reliability across demanding 10G AVoIP installations.

    AVSM and the Introduction of HU Products

    Kramer also showcased its latest AVSM innovations with the introduction of its new HU product family, designed to bring HDMI, USB-C, and USB together in a unified switching and extension ecosystem. Built to support BYOD and hybrid workflows, HU products enable seamless switching, extending, charging, and data transmission while supporting flexible room configurations across meeting rooms, classrooms, and collaboration spaces.

    Fully compatible with Kramer Series-3 extenders, the HU range allows integrators to mix and match components freely, delivering tailored solutions without unnecessary complexity.

    Advanced Audio with Dante

    In the audio domain, Kramer further expanded its Dante-powered portfolio, showcasing a growing range of PoE-driven loudspeakers designed to simplify networked audio deployment while maintaining high sound quality and refined aesthetics. The lineup now spans ceiling, wall-mounted, and pendant speakers, allowing integrators to specify consistent audio solutions across a wide variety of commercial environments.

    Designed with ease of installation and scalability in mind, Kramer’s Dante speakers reduce cabling complexity by combining audio, power, and control over standard network infrastructure. This approach enables faster installation, easier system expansion, and seamless integration with wider AV-over-IP workflows. Available in multiple sizes and form factors, the speakers are well suited to applications ranging from meeting rooms and education spaces to hospitality, retail, and large corporate facilities, delivering reliable performance while meeting modern architectural and acoustic expectations.

    Professional USB-C and HDMI Connectivity

    Kramer’s stand also featured a broad range of professional connectivity solutions, including USB-C cables — full-featured, data-only, and video-only — alongside HDMI cables purpose-built for AV environments. A growing portfolio of elegant tabletop connectivity solutions was also on display, designed to deliver clean aesthetics, straightforward installation, and intuitive day-to-day use in modern meeting spaces.

    Wireless Presentation and Collaboration

    For wireless presentation and collaboration, Kramer demonstrated an expanded range of solutions including VIA and Session Manager, designed to make content sharing effortless in today’s hybrid, multi-user environments. These platforms allow participants to connect quickly and securely from their own devices, supporting a wide range of operating systems and collaboration workflows without the need for cables or adapters.

    By reducing friction at the start of meetings and enabling intuitive interaction for both in-room and remote participants, Kramer’s wireless collaboration solutions help organisations maximise room utilisation and improve meeting efficiency. With centralised management, enhanced security, and seamless integration into existing AV and IT infrastructures, VIA and Session Manager support flexible working practices while delivering a consistent, reliable user experience across meeting rooms, classrooms, and collaborative spaces.

    Panta Rhei: Intelligent, AI-Enabled AV Management

    Kramer also showcased major advancements within Panta Rhei, its AV ecosystem platform for management, monitoring, and automation of AVoIP environments. Expanded third-party device support allows users to integrate and interact with a wide range of AV devices, while new automation tools enable proactive, rule-based actions at room, building, site, or multi-site level — all from a single, centralised interface.

    New AI-powered capabilities were demonstrated live at the show, including an AI-enabled troubleshooting tool designed to help AV teams resolve issues faster, reduce downtime, and continuously improve system performance through ongoing learning.

    Collaboration Spaces by Ashton Bentley

    Kramer’s Ashton Bentley division presented engineered meeting-room solutions designed to remove complexity and deliver consistently high-quality collaboration experiences. Highlights included a new mobile CART solution for flexible AV deployment, Microsoft Teams Rooms Express Install configurations developed in collaboration with Microsoft and leading ecosystem partners, and meeting tables purpose-built for modern video collaboration — optimising sightlines, ergonomics, and integrated connectivity.

    Executive Perspective

    “At ISE 2026, Kramer demonstrated innovation across the entire AV experience — from signal management and AVoIP to audio, collaboration, connectivity, and intelligent management,” said Gilad Yron, CEO of Kramer. “By bringing together platforms such as ZyPer4K-XSE, the new HU products, Dante-based audio, Panta Rhei automation, and engineered collaboration solutions from Ashton Bentley, we enable organisations to design, deploy, and operate AV environments with greater simplicity, consistency, and confidence — at any scale.”