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  • Netspeek at ISE 2026 Made Me Say “Wow”

    Netspeek at ISE 2026 Made Me Say “Wow”

    At ISE 2026, Netspeek delivered one of the most practical and forward-looking demonstrations on the show floor. In an industry where “AI-powered” is often more promise than reality, Netspeek showed what applied artificial intelligence looks like when it is designed specifically for AV operations.

    The result was a showcase that made a strong case for how room support, troubleshooting, and system reliability could be fundamentally reshaped in the coming years.

    From Reactive Support to Intelligent Room Management

    ISE 2026 Netspeak demo
    ISE 2026 Netspeak demo

    For most AV operations teams, support still revolves around reacting to problems after users report them. A room fails, a ticket is submitted, and technicians begin diagnosing the issue remotely or on site.

    Netspeek’s ISE 2026 demonstrations suggested a different model: one where rooms are continuously evaluated, problems are identified automatically, and users are guided through solutions in real time.

    At the center of this approach is Lena, Netspeek’s AI-powered troubleshooting and operations assistant.

    Room Check and Personas

    One of the most compelling features on display was Netspeek’s “Room Check” capability, supported by configurable room personas.

    Instead of treating every space the same, Netspeek enables organizations to define how different room types should behave. A boardroom, training space, huddle room, and broadcast studio each have distinct technical and operational requirements. Room personas allow Lena to understand those differences.

    When a Room Check is triggered, the system evaluates:

    • Device connectivity
    • Signal paths
    • Peripheral status
    • Network conditions
    • Configuration alignment

    If an issue is detected, Lena can automatically attempt corrective actions or guide the user through the fix. For operations managers, this represents a major shift from static monitoring toward adaptive, context-aware diagnostics.

    Natural Language Troubleshooting in Practice

    ISE 2026 Netspeak
    ISE 2026 Netspeak

    Lena’s natural language interface was another highlight of the Netspeek booth. Rather than navigating complex dashboards or documentation, users can interact with the system conversationally.

    During demonstrations, operators and end users asked direct questions about room performance and received actionable responses. This is not limited to generic troubleshooting. Lena is trained to understand AV-specific workflows and terminology, allowing it to function as a specialized support agent.

    In one example, a faulty HDMI connection was introduced into the system. Lena identified the issue and presented clear remediation options to the person in the room, without requiring escalation to technical staff.

    For AV operations teams, this has direct implications for reducing first-level support volume and empowering users to resolve basic issues independently.

    Knowledge Access and Embedded Documentation

    Another practical capability demonstrated at ISE was Lena’s access to system documentation and configuration data. The platform can surface information typically buried in manuals, setup guides, and internal knowledge bases.

    Instead of searching PDFs or internal wikis, technicians and users can ask Lena for relevant instructions or specifications. This shortens resolution times and reduces reliance on institutional knowledge that often resides with a few senior staff members.

    By centralizing operational knowledge inside the AI layer, Netspeek addresses one of the most persistent challenges in enterprise AV: knowledge continuity.

    Moving Toward Persistent Intelligence

    Netspeek also previewed upcoming enhancements that will give Lena persistent memory capabilities, scheduled for release later in 2026.

    With memory enabled, Lena will be able to:

    • Retain historical context about rooms and systems
    • Learn from past incidents and resolutions
    • Adapt recommendations over time
    • Build profiles of recurring issues

    For operations managers, this means troubleshooting becomes progressively more accurate and less repetitive. Instead of treating each incident as isolated, the platform develops institutional memory.

    This evolution positions Lena as more than a chatbot. It becomes an operational intelligence layer embedded within the AV environment.

    Log Analysis and Service Integration

    Looking ahead, Netspeek outlined plans to enable automated download and interpretation of system logs from connected devices. This capability is expected to integrate with enterprise service platforms such as ServiceNow.

    Once implemented, this will allow Lena to:

    • Collect diagnostic logs automatically
    • Analyze fault patterns
    • Attach structured data to service tickets
    • Recommend remediation steps before escalation

    For large organizations, this integration is significant. It connects AV operations directly into broader IT service management workflows, supporting unified reporting, compliance, and incident tracking.

    Rather than operating as a siloed support function, AV becomes part of the enterprise service ecosystem.

    Why This Matters for AV Operations Managers

    Netspeek’s ISE 2026 showcase stood out because it focused on day-to-day operational realities rather than abstract innovation.

    For AV operations leaders, the platform addresses several persistent pain points:

    • High ticket volumes driven by simple issues
    • Limited visibility into room health
    • Dependence on senior technicians
    • Inconsistent documentation access
    • Slow escalation workflows

    By combining room personas, AI diagnostics, conversational interfaces, and service integration, Netspeek is building a system designed to reduce operational friction.

    The emphasis is not on replacing technicians, but on amplifying their effectiveness. Routine issues are handled automatically or with guided assistance, allowing staff to focus on higher-value work.

    From Monitoring Tool to Operations Platform

    Traditionally, AV monitoring platforms have focused on alerting: something breaks, and the system notifies support. Netspeek’s approach extends far beyond that model.

    At ISE 2026, the company demonstrated how AI can move AV management toward:

    • Preventive maintenance
    • Self-healing environments
    • User-assisted remediation
    • Knowledge-driven support
    • Integrated service workflows

    This represents a shift from passive monitoring to active operations management.

    Looking Ahead

    Netspeek’s ISE 2026 presentation offered a glimpse into how AI-driven AV support may function in mature enterprise environments. With memory, log analysis, and service platform integration on the roadmap, the company is building toward a comprehensive operational intelligence system.

    For organizations managing large room portfolios, hybrid work environments, and distributed campuses, this approach aligns with growing expectations for reliability and responsiveness.

    More importantly, it reflects a practical application of AI focused on measurable outcomes: fewer disruptions, faster fixes, and more efficient support teams.

    At ISE 2026, Netspeek did more than talk about artificial intelligence. It showed how AI can be embedded into everyday AV operations in ways that directly improve performance. That is what made this showcase stand out. And why it truly deserved the “wow” reaction.

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

  • ISE 2026 Pushes Beyond with a Record-Breaking Show of Innovation, Creativity and Industry Momentum

    ISE 2026 Pushes Beyond with a Record-Breaking Show of Innovation, Creativity and Industry Momentum

    ISE 2026 closed as the biggest and most impactful edition in the show’s history, bringing together the global AV and IT community for four days of innovation, creativity, and collaboration. With over 92,000 visitors, 1,751 exhibitors, and record-breaking attendance across all days, the event clearly demonstrated the growing importance of audiovisual, systems integration, AI, and digital experiences in modern IT-driven environments.

    Beyond the numbers, ISE 2026 stood out for its forward-looking initiatives, including the launch of Spark for creative industries and the introduction of the ISE Foundation to support long-term industry growth. Powerful keynote sessions, strong government participation, and Barcelona’s continued partnership reinforced ISE’s role as a global platform where technology, ideas, and people come together to shape the future of connected spaces.

    Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 has officially closed its doors following four days of inspiring firsts that pushed beyond the expected to redefine the possible and reinvigorate the AV and systems integration industry. ISE 2026 broke all records welcoming 92,170 visitors from around the world. A total of 1,751 exhibitors, including 323 making their debut at the event, contributed to the largest total show floor space in the event’s history at 101,000 sqm.

    ISE 2026 delivered exceptional attendance growth, underlining the continued expansion and global appeal of the show. By Tuesday, the event had already welcomed 55,156 unique attendees, a 10% increase compared with Tuesday 2025 (49,981). By Wednesday, total unique attendance across all show days reached 76,035, while the show recorded its largest single day ever, with 64,198 visitors onsite, almost equalling the pre-pandemic record attendance of an entire ISE show (64,908 at ISE 2019 in Amsterdam). Momentum continued through Thursday, as total unique attendance climbed to 87,648, officially marking the highest attendance in ISE history. Overall, ISE 2026 achieved a 8% increase in total attendance compared with 2025, demonstrating unprecedented energy, scale, and industry engagement, and confirming its position as the world’s leading event for the audiovisual and systems integration community. The total number of registrations reached 120,914 with over 212,000 visits across the four days.  

    “As ISE 2026 comes to a close, I’m truly inspired by the passion and strength of our community,” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “Over four extraordinary days, we celebrated groundbreaking technology, ignited bold ideas, forged lasting connections, and set new benchmarks for our industry. What excites me most is the creativity, energy, and diversity of our exhibitors and partners, and the unwavering dedication of the ISE team that makes it all possible.”

    Growing and Empowering the ISE Community and Beyond

    At ISE 2026, Spark debuted as a show of unity for creativity and technology – a new initiative driving innovation and knowledge sharing across the creative industries. The new event format brought together the creators of tomorrow, uniting the brightest minds from Broadcast, Live Events, Marketing, Design, and Gaming into one immersive experience. Spark served as a hub for creative professionals, technologists, and decision-makers to connect, share ideas, and explore the future of creativity. With an outstanding line-up of partners and speakers, Spark 2026 showcased how technology transformed the audience experience, on screen, in physical spaces, and live, and demonstrated how innovation and collaboration are shaping the next generation of creative work.

    In another first, ISE announced the ISE Foundation, an initiative spearheaded by ISE, and backed by co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA, with support from the City of Barcelona and the Government of Catalonia. The ISE Foundation aims to empower the AV and systems integration community, with an emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and lasting impact under the tagline “Powering On, Together”. The foundation launched at a press conference, with distinguished speakers David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA; Daryl Friedman, Global President & CEO of CEDIA; Raquel Gil, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona; and Miquel Sàmper, Minister for Business and Labour, Government of Catalonia.

    From Iconic Landmarks to AI Insights, ISE 2026 Showcased the Future of Creativity

    The keynote sessions at ISE 2026, delivered by Matt Clark and Sol Rashidi, electrified the event, drawing full-capacity audiences. Clark took attendees “Behind the Façade: Building a Performance-led Mapping at Casa Batlló, from Concept to Implementation,” revealing the creative and technical mastery behind the mapping at one of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks. Rashidi’s “The AI Reality Check: What It Takes to Scale and the Future of Leadership” offered a compelling look at how AI is reshaping industries and the leadership needed to navigate this transformation. Together, their presentations showcased ISE as the ultimate stage for innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking industry leadership.

    Barcelona Welcomes International Officials to ISE 2026

    ISE’s partnership with Barcelona continues to play a vital role in the event’s success. The 2026 show featured a notable delegation of VIPs and government officials, including representatives from Latin American countries, reflecting Barcelona’s status as a global technology hub. Attendees included leaders in national and regional governments, as well as experts in digitalisation and AI policy, highlighting ISE’s impact on international collaboration and regional growth.

    “ISE jumpstarts every year as the largest gathering of AV professionals. But beyond the numbers is a more remarkable story: people connecting with one another from different corners of the world and exchanging ideas that will live on past the convention center walls,” said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, Chief Executive Officer of AVIXA. “The week was full of brilliant minds that push this exciting industry forward. AVIXA is proud to collaborate with the ISE and CEDIA teams to deliver such a vibrant forum.”

    “ISE 2026 once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of collaboration across our global technology ecosystem,” said Daryl Friedman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA. “As co-owners of ISE, we are proud to see the event continue to expand its influence as a platform where innovation, education, and partnership converge. The energy on the show floor and throughout the conference programme reflects a thriving industry that is not only embracing emerging technologies, but shaping how they enhance the spaces where people live, work, and connect.”

    See You at ISE 2027

    As the industry looks ahead, ISE 2026 leaves a lasting impression, as a showcase of cutting‑edge solutions, and a catalyst for collaboration and progress across the AV and systems integration landscape. ISE will return for ISE 2027 from 2 – 5 February 2027 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via – save the dates and prepare to push beyond even further.

  • NetSpeek Announces Public Debut of Lena as a Fully Available AI Orchestration Platform at ISE 2026

    NetSpeek Announces Public Debut of Lena as a Fully Available AI Orchestration Platform at ISE 2026

    NetSpeek has announced the public debut of Lena, its AI orchestration platform for Pro AV and Unified Communications, at ISE 2026. After being introduced as a concept at ISE 2025, Lena is now a fully available, production-ready platform already used by enterprises, MSPs, and workplace technology teams. Lena helps IT and AV teams manage complex, multi-vendor collaboration environments from a single intelligent layer.

    Powered by AI automation and specialized agents, Lena can monitor, troubleshoot, and even fix issues across AV and UC systems with minimal human intervention. With strong enterprise-grade security, privacy controls, and expanding partner integrations, Lena aims to reduce downtime, simplify operations, and deliver consistent meeting experiences at scale.

    NetSpeek today announced that Lena, the company’s flagship AI orchestration platform for Pro AV and Unified Communications (UC), will make its first public appearance as a fully available product at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026. Visitors can witness Lena live in action at the NetSpeek booth, 2T200.

    This significant milestone comes exactly one year after NetSpeek first entered the industry spotlight at ISE 2025, where Lena was introduced as a forward looking concept in the Innovation Park. Since its debut, NetSpeek has transformed the concept into a production ready platform already in use by large scale enterprises, MSPs, and workplace technology teams.

    The AI Orchestration Platform Built for Multi-Vendor AV/UC Environments

    Lena is designed to solve one of the most complex challenges facing modern IT, AV, and workplace operations teams: the difficulty of monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting fragmented, multi-vendor collaboration environments. Today’s rooms and workspaces rely on a blend of devices, software platforms, conferencing systems, and digital experiences that rarely speak the same language.

    Lena changes that.

    Powered by AI automation, contextual intelligence, and an expanding ecosystem of device and platform integrations, Lena acts as a unified orchestration layer that keeps collaboration environments healthy, observable, and easy to support at scale.

    Lena’s Key Capabilities

    • Multi-Vendor Device & Platform Orchestration
      Connects to leading AV and UC hardware and software across conferencing, control, audio, displays, digital signage, and room control technologies.
    • AI-Driven Automation & Remediation
      Through observation, advanced reasoning, and the power to take action, Lena is able to keep technologies and spaces functioning as expected. Fully autonomous or human-aided workflows ensure spaces are configured and ready for work, and issues are identified and resolved far more efficiently through leading edge AI orchestration.

    Evolving beyond traditional monitoring tools, delicate and complex coding scripts, and reactive hands-on troubleshooting, Lena is able to observe, think, and act, all while learning the patterns and nuances of a user’s specific technology and spaces.

    • Fleet of Specialized AI Agents
      Each Agent brings deep expertise for specific manufacturers, services, or device categories, ensuring the platform understands context across entire room ecosystems.
    • Enterprise First Privacy & Security
      All data and AI models remain within the organization’s environment, ensuring compliance, sovereignty, and zero data leakage. NetSpeek platform is designed for controlled operations, with policy based guardrails, role based access, and audit ready action logs so teams can review what changed, when, and why.

    Who Lena Is For?

    Lena is built for organizations that depend on high performance collaboration, including:

    • Enterprise IT and AV teams managing diverse, room based technologies
    • MSPs supporting multi-tenant or large scale customer environments
    • Facilities and workplace experience leaders seeking real-time visibility and automation across digital workspaces

    In short, Lena empowers anyone responsible for uptime, support, and reliability in AV and UC environments. By unifying systems and automating operational tasks, Lena helps teams reduce resolution time, drive consistency, and deliver exceptional meeting experiences.

    A Year of Progress: From Concept to Production Platform

    The evolution of Lena from concept to market ready platform marks a significant milestone for NetSpeek. After debuting as a prototype in the Innovation Park at ISE 2025, Lena has undergone extensive development, customer validation, and ecosystem expansion. The platform now includes specialized Agents from leading partners such as Barco, BrightSign, HP Poly, Logitech, Neat, Samsung, Sennheiser, and Zoom.

    “Lena has grown from an exciting idea into a first of its kind orchestration platform that gives organizations real-time control and intelligence across their collaboration environments, while dramatically reducing operational overhead,” said Erik DeGiorgi, CEO of NetSpeek. “ISE 2026 marks the perfect opportunity to show our industry what’s now possible.”

    Expansion of Fleet Partnerships

    NetSpeek is proud to announce LG and Shure as NetSpeek Fleet Partners.  This expands Lena’s reach to deliver richer insights and expanded control ensuring rooms that include LG and Shure solutions to perform reliably and consistently for end users.

    See Lena Live at ISE 2026

    NetSpeek invites all attendees to experience Lena firsthand at ISE 2026.
    Visit Booth 2T200 to see autonomous remediation, AI-guided troubleshooting, and multi-vendor orchestration in action.  Come meet the team behind the world’s first AI orchestration platform for multi-vendor AV/UC environments.

  • PPDS redefines elemental expectations for digital signage with stylish new 4K UHD Philips Signage 2000 Series launch at ISE 2026

    PPDS redefines elemental expectations for digital signage with stylish new 4K UHD Philips Signage 2000 Series launch at ISE 2026

    PPDS has unveiled the new Philips Signage 2000 Series at ISE 2026, designed to bring digital signage “back to basics” while still delivering strong performance and professional reliability. Aimed at 16/7 commercial environments, the series offers 4K UHD resolution, 400 nits brightness, and a clean, modern design across multiple screen sizes, making it suitable for retail, corporate, education, hospitality, and public spaces.

    Powered by Android 14, the Philips Signage 2000 Series allows native app installation without the need for external media players and integrates seamlessly with the Philips Wave cloud platform for remote management. With features like FailOver for uninterrupted playback and a modular, future-ready design supporting optional connectivity upgrades, the new range delivers a cost-effective, scalable signage solution for IT teams looking for simplicity, control, and long-term value from a trusted global provider like PPDS.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new Philips Signage 2000 Series, bringing UHD digital signage back to basics.

    Unveiled at ISE 2026 – at Philips Booth 3N500 – this exciting new Series continues PPDS’ global efforts to deliver the broadest portfolio of visual solutions, supporting the range of needs and budgets while bringing powerful benefits and competitive advantages to customers of all sizes – from small independents to international conglomerates.

    Redefining and raising the bar for so called ‘standard’ signage displays, the Philips Signage 2000 Series brings together some of PPDS’ most acclaimed features, capabilities and technologies, ensuring maximum impact and control for installations in 16/7 dawn to dusk environments.

    Elemental design, great visual performance

    Guaranteed to make a positive impression – including installations inside retail stores, corporate offices, hotel lobbies, bars, cafes or restaurants, museum exhibits, school corridors, and more – the Philips Signage 2000 Series launches in a range of screen sizes to suit, including 43”, 50”, 55” and 65”.

    Portrait or landscape mountable, each display has been designed to pack a punch, equipped with a stunning 4K UHD, 400 nits of brightness, finessed with a stylish, even bezel design for a premium presentation.

    Andrea Barbuti, Global Product Management Lead EMEA at PPDS, commented: “At PPDS, we don’t believe in barriers, and we work hard to ensure we provide solutions that support the many, rather than the few. The Philips Signage 2000 Series brings signage right back to basics, equipped to support and satisfy simpler integrations that don’t require some of the bells and whistles found on our more premium offerings.”

    Value and versatility

    Joining the Philips Signage 5000 Series and the Philips Stretch 3150 Series – both unveiled at ISE 2026 – the Philips Signage 2000 Series joins the ever expanding professional Android SoC family of Philips Professional Displays. Powered by Android 14, offering trusted connectivity and security built in, as well as seamless integration and enhanced performance.

    Tailored to meet the unique needs of the customers and environment, the Philips Signage 2000 Series is optimised for native Android apps and enables users to install web apps and software directly onto the display, eliminating the need for an external media player.

    Wave ready

    Furthermore, the Philips Signage 2000 Series can be managed and monitored remotely using the newly upgraded Philips Wave platform. This evolutionary cloud platform puts AV/IT managers fully in control, with simplified installation and set up, monitoring and controlling displays, upgrading firmware, managing playlists, and setting power schedules.

    For complete peace of mind – particularly for more demanding commercial applications – the Philips Signage 2000 Series also features PPDS’ exclusive FailOver technology, which ensures screens never go blank, automatically playing back up content on screen in the unlikely event of a media player failure.

    With versatility and flexibility at the heart of Philips Professional Displays, the Philips Signage 2000 Series adopts a future proof approach for customers, with its modular design bringing opportunities to add WiFi and Bluetooth with the optional CRD22 module, as well as PPDS’ all in one wireless content sharing solution, Philips ScreenShare.

    This modular approach, together with Philips Wave, is ingrained in PPDS’ wider sustainability strategy, with a firm focus on reuse and recyclability, reduced WEEE disposal, while helping to save time, energy, and environmental impact during the lifetime use and management of displays.

    Barbuti added: “The Philips Signage 2000 Series is a great opportunity for businesses, whether upgrading older displays or dipping their toes into the technology for the first time, to reap the benefits and rewards available through digital signage, from a trusted global provider, at a budget that suits. At ISE 2026, we have redefined the perception of basic digital signage displays.”

  • Ross Video Expands Beyond Broadcast into Experiential Technology at ISE 2026

    Ross Video Expands Beyond Broadcast into Experiential Technology at ISE 2026

    As experiential AV continues to reshape museums, public venues, and immersive environments, Ross Video is redefining how broadcast-grade technology supports storytelling. At ISE 2026, AVNation’s Tim Albright spoke with Martin Kuhn of Ross Video about how the company’s decades-long broadcast legacy is now powering automated, experience-driven environments.

    With more than 50 years of experience in broadcast production, Ross Video is known for reliable switching and signal distribution. At ISE 2026, the company highlighted how that foundation now supports experience-driven installations in museums, public venues, and immersive environments where automation replaces manual operation.

    Kuhn explained that Ross Video’s experiential solutions combine video, lighting, control, and sensor-based automation to create unified environments that respond to audience movement. In a museum setting, for example, motion sensors can trigger content playback, lighting changes, and show sequences automatically, removing the need for on-site operators.

    Ross Video approaches experiential projects by balancing two critical priorities: creative vision and operational trust. While creative teams push for bold, immersive storytelling, operational stakeholders require systems that function reliably every day. Ross often serves as a bridge between these groups, helping translate ambitious ideas into dependable, maintainable solutions.

    Early involvement is key. Ross encourages integrators, IT managers, and designers to engage with its team during the concept phase, ensuring technology enhances creativity rather than limiting it. This collaborative approach helps maximize long-term value and reduces risk during deployment.

    By blending creative flexibility with broadcast-grade reliability, Ross Video continues to expand its role in experiential AV solutions, while maintaining the operational confidence that defines its broadcast heritage.

    To learn more about Ross Video’s broadcast and experiential solutions, visit Ross Video. Watch the full interview and explore more ISE 2026 coverage at AVNation.tv.

  • Bose Professional Expands Popular DesignMax Lineup with New High-Performance Solutions at ISE 2026

    Bose Professional Expands Popular DesignMax Lineup with New High-Performance Solutions at ISE 2026

    Bose Professional is set to showcase major additions to its DesignMax loudspeaker lineup at Integrated Systems Europe 2026 in Barcelona. The highlight is a preview of the new DesignMax DM12SE, a powerful 12-inch surface-mount loudspeaker designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Bose Professional will also present the DesignMax Luna pendant speaker, known for wide coverage, deep bass, and clean aesthetics, making it ideal for hospitality, retail, and performance spaces.

    Alongside loudspeakers, Bose Professional will demonstrate new ControlSpace Designer software updates, including upcoming FIR filter support and deeper cloud-based monitoring for easier remote system management. Visitors can also experience portable systems like S1 Pro, L1 Pro, and F1, and step into a soundproof listening room at the booth to hear complete, integrated audio solutions in a real-world-style environment.

    Bose Professional, developer of world-class audio experiences designed to transform any space, will showcase its comprehensive ecosystem of loudspeakers, electronics, and software at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, Feb. 3–6, at Fira de Barcelona, Spain. Exhibiting at Booth 3E190 in Hall 3, the company will highlight new solutions that make it easy for integrators and designers to deliver exceptional sound for hospitality, retail, and performance venues worldwide.

    Leading the product showcase is an exclusive preview of the DesignMax DM12SE 12-inch coaxial surface-mount loudspeaker. Combining high output, clear intelligibility, and the sleek aesthetic the DesignMax family is known for, DM12SE delivers full-range performance with deep bass and consistent 100° conical coverage. A refined architectural form factor supports elegant visual integration, while robust output and environmental protection ensure dependable performance across indoor and outdoor applications.

    The exhibit also marks the ISE debut of the award-winning DesignMax Luna pendant loudspeaker. With a proprietary Ring Array configuration featuring eight 2″ drivers and an integrated 8″ woofer, DesignMax Luna delivers consistent 140° coverage and clear, balanced sound down to 40 Hz—minimizing speaker count while maximizing clarity, aesthetics, and sound quality.

    Bose Professional experts will present new ControlSpace Designer features, highlighting upcoming FIR filter support and expanded ControlSpace Cloud integration with deeper telemetry, remote diagnostics, and secure proxy-based connectivity—enabling faster troubleshooting and remote system support without a VPN. In addition, the company’s full lineup of portable systems will be on display, including S1 Pro, L1 Pro, and F1 solutions, which deliver the perfect balance of premium performance and practical portability.

    “Our 50-year history of innovation is driven by conversations with our customers, and the DM12SE is a perfect example of that partnership in action,” said Hans Vereecken, vice president of international sales at Bose Professional. “Events like ISE give us the opportunity to show how we’re expanding our most popular lines to meet the real-world needs of designers. The new DesignMax loudspeakers combine high-output performance with clean aesthetics, making it easier for our partners to deliver audio experiences that truly resonate.”

    To provide a respite from the noise of the trade show floor, Bose Professional invites attendees to experience these innovations firsthand in a purpose-built, soundproof listening room within the booth. These scheduled demonstrations will feature integrated system configurations including Luna, Forum, EdgeMax, and FreeSpace loudspeakers, powered by Veritas smart mixer amplifiers and managed via the latest ControlSpace hardware and software.

  • Nureva Introduces HDX Audio System, Expanding Large-Room Conferencing at ISE 2026

    Nureva Introduces HDX Audio System, Expanding Large-Room Conferencing at ISE 2026

    At Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Tim Albright spoke with James Rempel of Nureva about the company’s latest advancements in large-room audio, including new additions to the HDL series and the debut of the new HDX audio system.

    Nureva’s HDL series has been widely deployed for audio conferencing in medium to large rooms, supporting spaces up to 55 feet (17 meters). Based on customer feedback from higher education and enterprise environments, Nureva identified a growing need for solutions that go beyond conferencing to support in-room speech reinforcement and flexible audio use cases.

    That need led to the introduction of HDX, a modular audio system designed for large classrooms and collaboration spaces up to 40 by 60 feet (12 by 18 meters). The HDX system consists of three components: an audio bar with integrated microphones and two-way speakers, a microphone pod to extend pickup coverage, and a central hub that manages processing and connectivity. All components connect via a single Ethernet cable for power and communication, simplifying installation.

    In addition to Nureva’s Microphone Mist™ technology for conferencing, HDX delivers distributed speaker audio capable of reaching up to 80 dB throughout the room. The system supports voice amplification with up to four wireless microphones, including handheld, lavalier, headset, and gooseneck, allowing instructors or presenters to be clearly heard both in-room and by remote participants.

    For larger deployments, HDX introduces dynamic voice lift, which intelligently directs subtle amplification to speakers farthest from the active talker without requiring predefined audio zones. Advanced echo cancellation and feedback suppression ensure clear audio even when microphones are positioned near speakers.

    Typical classroom configurations may include four audio bars and optional microphone pods, providing scalable coverage and consistent speech intelligibility across the space.

    To learn more about Nureva’s HDL and HDX audio solutions, visit Nureva. Watch the full interview and explore more coverage from ISE 2026 at AVNation.TV.

  • Panasonic Projector & Display Americas Showcases Expanded MEVIX Lineup at ISE 2026

    Panasonic Projector & Display Americas Showcases Expanded MEVIX Lineup at ISE 2026

    Panasonic Projector & Display Americas showcased major additions to its MEVIX visual solutions lineup at ISE 2026, targeting the growing demand for immersive, high-quality visuals across industries. The highlights include the PT-HTQ20 RGB laser projector, Panasonic’s first to support the Rec. 2020 color gamut, delivering life-like color accuracy, 4K resolution, and up to 20,000 lumens of brightness. Designed for immersive venues such as digital museums, simulations, and attractions, it combines advanced image processing with flexible installation and enterprise-grade reliability.

    Alongside projection advancements, Panasonic introduced the TL-55LV12A LED display for corporate and public sector environments, offering a seamless, bezel-less alternative to traditional video walls with simplified installation and 24/7 reliability. The company also expanded its LCD projector range with the VMQ85 Series, bringing 4K visuals to compact, lightweight projectors ideal for simulations like golf and training environments. Together, these additions reinforce Panasonic’s focus on scalable, easy-to-deploy visual solutions for modern AV and IT-driven spaces.

    Panasonic Projector & Display Americas LLC today announced additions to its MEVIX brand of visual solutions designed to empower professionals in the AV industry to create life-like visual experiences that connect audiences. On display at ISE 2026 (booth #3J500), the new solutions respond to the growing need for high-quality, dynamic visuals across markets. Each new projector and display represents a significant advancement of core technology, taking the MEVIX line to the next level in accordance with the expanding needs of the location-based entertainment, sports simulation, and public sector industries.

    The PT-HTQ20, 1-Chip DLP™ Projector Redefines Image Quality for Life-like Immersive Experiences

    As immersive entertainment venues – from digital museums to interactive attractions – advance their experiences to meet audience expectations, they raise the stakes for visual quality and color reproduction. For truly captivating and life-like visuals, they need projection technology that can reproduce almost all colors within the Rec. 2020 wide-gamut standard for ultra-high-definition imaging. Designed to address this need, the PT-HTQ20, 1-Chip DLP™ RGB laser projector is Panasonic’s first projector to support the Rec. 2020 color gamut thanks to its newly developed VIVID PRIME™ RGB (RGB-plus-phosphor) laser light-source technology, which achieves over 95% Rec. 2020 coverage.

    Available in CYQ4 of 2026, the PT-HTQ20 supports immersive venues with up to 20,000-lm brightness and 4K output. It also incorporates an enhanced Gradation Smoother to reduce banding and has the built-in ability to minimize rainbow effect for a more comfortable viewing experience. Supporting workflow flexibility, seamless installation, and superior reliability, the PT-HTQ20 embodies many features of Panasonic’s MEVIX 3-Chip DLP™ lineup1 including lens and mount compatibility, dust/humidity-resistant board coating, mechanical shutter, Intel® SDM expansion, remote control/monitoring software, a filterless design rated for 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, and redundancy features such as Multi-Laser Drive Engine failover and Backup Input.

    TL-55LV12A LED Display Simplifies Visual Presentations in Corporate & Public Sector Settings

    As more organizations across the corporate and public sector industries see value in sharing visual information, they need flexible and reliable display solutions that support high visibility in bright environments, visual uniformity without seams, vivid color reproduction, and a sophisticated design that blends into the space. Panasonic developed the MEVIX TL-55LV12A LED Display in response to this need, delivering seamless large-screen presentation, efficient installation, easy operation, and long-term reliability. Above all, it eliminates the visibility issues and installation complexities associated with conventional video walls, presenting content clearly and brightly regardless of where people are sitting. Designed specifically to easily integrate in place of existing LCD video walls, the bezel-less design features 800 cd/m2 brightness, a wide color gamut for expressive, vibrant visuals, and an ultra-fine 1.26 mm pixel pitch. Users gain the flexibility to combine multiple units for large custom-sized displays. Available in the first half of 2026, the TL-55LV12A also lowers installation and upgrade barriers with a slim, lightweight design, VESA mount compatibility, and a controller-free setup that enables HDMI-only operation. For long-term reliability, the TL-55LV12A supports 24/7 use with a rated 100,000-hour half-brightness lifespan, uses durable Flipchip COB LEDs, reduces power consumption compared to Panasonic’s multi-screen LCD model, and enables easier servicing through a front-access maintenance design.

    VMQ85 Series Projectors Deliver Realistic Visuals for Vivid Simulations

    Demand for more realistic visuals in immersive venues is rising. Particularly, the expansion of golf simulation has driven the need for large scale 4K projection that can reproduce content vividly in fine detail. To address this, Panasonic has expanded its MEVIX LCD lineup with the VMQ85 Series – its first in the LCD projector line to deliver 4K resolution using 2-axis pixel shifting, while building on the proven performance of the VMZ82 Series with its compact, lightweight (under 17lbs) design and up to 8,000-lm brightness.

    Offering flexible installation in tight spaces and additional features suited to detailed and simulated content—such as Vivid Green Mode plus extensive zoom/lens shift and setup tools like on-screen Angle Monitor—the VMQ85 Series is positioned to meet increasingly diverse market needs. Available in CYQ2 of 2026, it’s also compatible with the Artome PT-VMZ-AVCART, giving users the flexibility to expand meeting styles easily.

  • ISE 2026: PPDS unveils AV industry’s most advanced comprehensive LED Configuration platform for seamless Philips video wall design and delivery

    ISE 2026: PPDS unveils AV industry’s most advanced comprehensive LED Configuration platform for seamless Philips video wall design and delivery

    At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, PPDS unveiled its new all-inclusive Philips LED Configurator, a powerful online platform designed to simplify how LED video walls are planned, designed, and delivered. Built for PPDS partners and customers, the tool allows users to easily design Philips dvLED installations by selecting panels, sizes, pixel pitch, brightness, and other technical requirements, while instantly visualizing the final result on screen. The goal is simple: reduce complexity, remove guesswork, and ensure what is designed is exactly what gets installed.

    The platform also integrates compatible components such as mounts, brackets, control boxes, and cables from trusted AV manufacturers, enabling end-to-end project planning in one place. With built-in cost visibility, market-specific access, and support from PPDS’ certified partner network, the Philips LED Configurator helps IT and AV teams move faster from idea to execution, saving time, avoiding errors, and improving overall project outcomes.

    PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the latest advances in its unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled service, support and business opportunities to partners and customers around the world, with the launch of the brand new and ‘all inclusive’ Philips LED Configurator.

    Set unveiled and demonstrated for the first time at ISE 2026 in Barcelona (Philips Booth 3N500), the new and updated online Philips LED Configurator takes traditional LED configuration tools and capabilities to the next level, delivering effortless dvLED design opportunities, for seamless ordering and installations.

    Free to use and available exclusively to PPDS partners and customers worldwide, the intuitive Philips LED Configurator – hailed internally as the most comprehensive of its kind – lets customers effortlessly create and accurately visualise their creative ambitions, down to the finest specifications and details, on screen.

    What you see is what you’ll get

    Addressing and minimising common sources of complexity and inaccuracy in design workflows, the Philips LED Configurator allows partners and customers to select from PPDS’ full suite of indoor and outdoor Philips dvLED panels, factoring in their specific needs and requirements for the project, including size, pixel pitch, brightness, and refresh rates, to name only a few. And that’s not all.

    PPDS has teamed up with some of the AV industry’s leading manufacturers of components – including producers of brackets, mounts, control boxes, data cables, light sensors, finishing kits, and more – so that customers can select a full range of components as part of the design process, ready to be ordered as part of the package.

    This optional ready to go approach eliminates any concerns around compatibility, while saving substantial time on research for solutions specific to a project.

    The final results – including components – will all be featured and presented on the platform, providing partners and customers a perfect visual representation of the results before a final decision is made.

    Seamless project management

    Available globally and tailored to specific markets, partners, and customers, the platform will provide a total cost of the components, which can then be managed as part of an overall project package.

    In addition, a standard version of the platform will be accessible and available to all via the PPDS website, with all enquiries and submissions being evaluated and discussed before being referred to an appropriate PPDS specialist partner.

    Marco van der Knaap, Head of Strategy and Transformation Philips dvLED at PPDS, commented: “The journey from creation to installation of LED walls can sometimes be a complex, and frustrating, experience, with many aspects to consider. Having worked in this space for over 25 years, I have seen and experienced them all, and these provided the foundations for the new Philips LED Configurator. We have designed the platform to be easy to use and virtually foolproof, with the intuitive menus making the entire process – from selection to design – universally usable.”

    Jae O Choi Park, EMEA Commercial Head at PPDS, added: “The new platform provides a fast and simple opportunity for customers to take control of their ambitions, to experiment with ideas, and then, should they wish, to take things to the next stage with formal and detailed discussions around the project. With our certified and trusted select partner network, the customer will be safe in the knowledge that, should they wish to proceed, they will be partnering with the best in the business based on their project needs. It’s a win-win for everyone involved, ensuring the most positive outcomes and experiences.”

    Van der Knaap concluded: “With the Philips LED Configurator, you can create your complete solution in a single location and then visualise it perfectly on screen. That’s not always been the case on other platforms. Things like cables, control boxes, and mounts will change the aesthetics of a project design and, in some cases, make the final results look untidy, if not completely unfeasible. We took all these concerns for installers into account while creating a unified solution that delivers exactly on what it promises. Providing everything required for planning an installation, ensuring project ambitions are much faster and as hassle free as possible. This is a game changing new tool for our partners and customers, not only simplifying project creation and management but also in helping them win business they may otherwise not have been aware of.”

  • NETGEAR Introduces Offline Provisioning for Engage Software at ISE 2026

    NETGEAR Introduces Offline Provisioning for Engage Software at ISE 2026

    From the show floor at Integrated Systems Europe 2026, AVNation’s Tim Albright spoke with John Henkel from NETGEAR about a highly anticipated update to NETGEAR Engage software, a feature customers and integrators have been requesting for years: offline provisioning.

    Previously, configuring switches with Engage required physical hardware to be connected before profiles and network settings could be applied. With offline provisioning, integrators can now design and configure complete switch networks anytime, anywhere, without the hardware present. Entire network profiles can be built weeks or even months ahead of an installation, then imported on-site and applied instantly once the switches are connected.

    This new workflow dramatically reduces on-site setup time and simplifies large-scale deployments. Integrators can preconfigure networks remotely, share configuration files with field teams, and quickly onboard switches that automatically recognize and apply the correct settings. The update also enhances demos, allowing sales teams and distributors to showcase full virtual networks without carrying physical switches.

    The introduction of offline provisioning marks a significant evolution of the Engage platform, reinforcing NETGEAR’s focus on making AV-over-IP network configuration faster, easier, and more scalable for integrators and end users alike.

    Learn more about NETGEAR Engage and AV networking solutions at Netgear.
    Watch the full interview and more ISE 2026 coverage at AVNation.tv.