KVM-over-IP: A Cost-effective, Flexible Solution for High-Performance AV Applications
Discover cost-effective, flexible KVM-over-IP solutions for high-performance AV needs. Download our white paper to learn how your organization can streamline workflows, reduce latency, and enhance security in high-performance audiovisual environments. Creating, editing, displaying, and saving massive volumes of quickly changing, time-indexed, high-resolution audiovisual content requires IT infrastructure that can keep up with these high demands. […]
Legrand | AV To Feature Innovative AV Solutions at ISE 2025
Legrand | AV, a global provider of audiovisual solutions, has announced its solutions lineup for ISE 2025, Feb. 4-7, in Barcelona. Per the company, attendees to the Legrand | AV booth, 3N600 will discover its latest innovations from C2G, Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic and Vaddio — all designed to deliver notable AV experiences. “At […]
HDMI 2.2 Announced at CES 2025
HDMI Forum Inc. announced the newest specification of HDMI at CES 2025 this week, known as HDMI 2.2. While hints at the announcement have been building up over the course of this past December, the announcement revealed the new capabilities of HDMI 2.2 including a 96Gbps bandwidth, support for 16K resolution, and an enhanced audio/video syncing […]
The AV Innovations Poised to Boom in 2025
The AV industry is on the brink of a major transformation, with groundbreaking advancements set to redefine how we experience sound and visuals. Looking ahead to 2025, numerous innovations are expected to drive significant growth and unlock new opportunities for AV professionals. After reviewing ongoing trends, writing and examining countless topics throughout 2024, here are […]
8 Signs It’s Time to Modernize Your Workplace AV Tools
Five years after the pandemic pushed organizations to embrace remote-work technologies, many companies are realizing their once adequate AV tools haven’t kept pace with the changing dynamics of today’s workplace. For example, the most pressing needs in Spring 2020 were to stay operational and quickly get your teams connected from anywhere. Today, however, it’s all […]
5 Ways Restaurants Can Boost Business with Automated Shades
Integrators with restaurant clients take note: many restaurants are already enjoying the myriad ways that the latest smart devices can increase business and enhance profits. These devices can include everything from smart refrigerators that track inventory and expiration dates; to digital ordering kiosks that make fast-food restaurants even faster; to smart lighting and thermostats that […]
How Security & AV Integrators Can Benefit From All-in-One Approach
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, nearly everything — security systems, AV systems, speakers, cameras, intercoms, access control, video displays, conference rooms and lighting— is interconnected through the network. Moreover, an increasing number of products now offer connectivity, enabling remote monitoring, configuration and integration. This networked ecosystem presents a unique opportunity for system integrators to […]
9 AV Trends to Watch in 2025
The lights dim as your conference room comes to life, effortlessly syncing with your guests’ arrival. Devices hum quietly to readiness, the temperature feels just right and not a single button is pressed. This isn’t a distant dream, but the new reality…where cutting-edge audiovisual technology merges with intelligent automation to transform how we work, meet […]
How AI is Transforming the Digital Signage Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the digital signage industry, opening up new opportunities for professional integrators that serve the small and midsize business (SMB) market. AI-powered systems are enabling SMBs to move beyond static displays to deliver dynamic, personalized, and data-driven messaging. From tailoring promotions to specific customer groups in retail stores to simplifying internal […]
2024 Roundup: A Look At The AV Industry Deep Dives
In 2024, Commercial Integrator compiled several comprehensive reports on the state of the commercial AV industry with topics ranging from AV-over-IP, performance audio, business resources, to name a few. As we close out the year, CI invites you to reflect on the trends and insights gleaned from our Deep Dives throughout the year. Join us as we recap briefly […]
Integrating Security Systems and Digital Signage
Here is the thing about digital signage in all technology sectors: If you think about it, it’s the center of everything — especially in commercial AV and physical security. The entire ecosystem is about communicating information from the source to an endpoint. No matter the signal, whether advertising, CCTV or messaging, it all falls under […]
8 powerful ways to boost workplace safety and security with digital signage
Digital signage isn’t just about sharing news, weather, and advertisements; it can also be leveraged to deliver timely, targeted safety messages. Screens can be deployed across the workplace—from entryways to lunchrooms to hallways to warehouses—providing employees and visitors with vital, real-time safety information. Workplace safety is about more than fire alarms, although they are critical! […]
Embrace Cybersecurity in 2025
When integration companies conduct strategic planning for the year ahead, they often focus on economic factors and make predictions about project pipelines. These are necessary, but it’s just as important for integration companies to answer tough questions on their offerings. For example: Do we have the in-house expertise and capabilities required to address our customers’ evolving […]
Self-Service Innovation Summit executive panel to share future predictions, strategy insights
This year’s Self-Service and Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa, Florida from December 9-11 will culminate with “Thought leader roundtable: Executive predictions,” a panel dedicated to helping decipher fact from fiction and providing practical advice for building your business. Technology and business are changing faster every day, from advanced software and artificial […]
Smart Homes: Integrating AV Systems with Home Automation
The concept of a smart home has evolved rapidly in recent years, driven by the integration of advanced AV systems with home automation technologies. This fusion enhances convenience, energy efficiency, personalization and flexibility, making everyday living more intuitive and responsive. By combining AV systems, such as multi-room audio, home theaters and streaming devices, with home […]
Why Experience Centers Matter
In an era where innovation drives customer engagement, experience centers have emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audiences. An experience center isn’t just about showcasing technology; it’s about creating immersive, hands-on environments that inspire, educate, and engage visitors like never before. Here’s why experience centers are pivotal for businesses and what they […]
Digital signage brings a new dynamic to the QSR experience
Digital screens do amazing things for all types of organizations, and quick service restaurants are no exception. QSR digital signage lets a single branch, or an entire network of locations, work smarter and more efficiently and scale the business during periods of growth. And there’s something about digital signs that makes them memorable. As more […]
Samsung Installs Massive Outdoor LED Signage at Shinsegae Department Store
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the installation of its Outdoor LED Signage XHB Series (P8) at the flagship location of Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul, South Korea. Unveiled during the “2024 Lights Up SEOUL, KOREA” event, the installation is set to establish Myeongdong Square in Seoul as Korea’s new premier landmark, says the company. Here, it will […]
New Podcast Alert: Calling All Tech Supporters!
AV pros answer your technical AV-related questions on AVIXA’s newest podcast called “Tech Support” As the audiovisual industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, staying informed and connected is more important than ever. That’s where AVIXA’s brand new podcast, “Tech Support,” comes into play—designed to be your go-to source for insights, advice, and answers […]
Sustainable Disposal of Technology
You might be done with it, but the components of your AV equipment could be valuable to someone else! Here are some considerations when you no longer need your AV tech. Sustainable Disposal of Technology: How to Recycle and Reuse Your Devices Responsibly In today’s fast-paced world, technology advances rapidly, leaving many of us with […]
