The Looming AV Consolidation | AVWeek 785

AV is consolidating fast, and the real debate is no longer whether it will continue, it’s whether customers will actually benefit from it. Meanwhile, Sony and VITEC put partnerships front and center: “The next competitive advantage may come from how well your technology works with someone else’s.”The video version of this podcast can be found here.Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return for another must-watch AVWeek episode exploring the latest moves shaping commercial AV. This week, they unpack the impact of consolidation on the industry and discuss why partnerships, compatibility, and broader technology relationships are becoming harder for manufacturers and customers to ignore.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Jennifer Weaver – AVIXAGeorge Chacko – Pace UniversityJason Haynie – Q2This Week In AV:Inavate – NDI Hits 1.2 Million HardwarerAVe Pubs – Jabra Launches Jabra ReachAV Buyers Club – Epson Launches All-in-One dvLEDAV Magazine – Apple's New Mini Mac Includes USB-CCommercial Integrator – Sony's 2026 AV Tech Expo DatesRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – AV Consolidation and MergersrAVe Pubs – Sony & VITEC Partner

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