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Zachary Comeau of CE Pro and Fred Voccola of Simpro in a video Q&A.

Simpro on AI-First Field Service Businesses

Fred Voccola, CEO and chairman of Simpro, details the company's vision on how AI is reshaping productivity and profitability in field service businesses.

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How Integrators Can Reshape AV Systems With Agentic AI

Discover how agentic AI allows AV integrators to move from having a reactive service to deploying intelligent operations.

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Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools: 2025 Reflections

Randy Stearns reflects on 2025’s pro AV growth, data-driven trends and how AI will transform integrators’ efficiency in 2026.

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Five AV Products Integrators Can Expect in 2026

Check out these AV products launching in 2026, including AI-ready signage, cloud-based management platforms and tools tailored for integrators.

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AVI-SPL’s Julian Phillips on Lessons, Surprises & the Rise of AI: 2025 Reflections

Julian Phillips reflects on 2025’s pro AV trends, from AI adoption to emerging tech growth, and shares insights on what’s ahead for 2026.

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Take Our Emergency Communications Survey

The Emergency Communications survey will explore vital data on the latest industry trends, deployment challenges and revenue opportunities.

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Best of AV in 2025: Five Trends that Defined the Year

Discover the trends that defined the best of AV in 2025 and are shaping how integrators and enterprise decision-makers build for 2026.

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Sean Wargo on Slow Growth, Tariff Impacts & Shifting Market Trends: 2025 Reflections

Apogee Insight's Sean Wargo discusses 2025’s slow growth in pro AV, the impact of tariffs and the industry’s shift toward new market opportunities.

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AIMS Announces Inaugural IPMX Product Testing & Certification Event

AIMS, VSF, AMWA and EBU to host the first IPMX Product Certification Event in Geneva, marking a milestone for professional media over IP.

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Clear-Com Promotes Kris Koch to Director of Sales, North & South America

Kris Koch named Clear-Com’s Americas Sales Director, bringing 20+ years of expertise to drive growth, strategy and customer engagement.

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Sennheiser TeamConnect Bar S: A CI Hands-On Review

Pairing Sennheiser audio engineering with 4K ultra-HD images and enterprise-friendly control software, the TC Bar S makes a compelling case for integrators working in small meeting rooms and huddle spaces.

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MSolutions Unveils USB-C Extender with DisplayPort Alt Mode at ISE 2026

MSolutions unveils MS-DPA-CP at ISE 2026: a USB-C extender supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode, 4K video and 60W of charging power.

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Kevin Darnell Joins LVC Companies As Strategic Partnerships Director

Kevin Darnell joins LVC Companies to expand national alliances and drive growth in fire protection, life safety and tech solutions.

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Crestron’s Brad Hintze on a Year of Sustainable Growth & AI: 2025 Reflections

Crestron's Brad Hintze on 2025's pro AV growth, explosive AI adoption and the new era of hybrid permanence.

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ISLE 2026 Now Open for Registration

ISLE 2026 will shine a spotlight on cutting-edge technologies tailored to key application scenarios, blending innovation with practical value

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Recognizing Burnout Early: Safeguarding Your Team’s Longevity 

Tips for building awareness and systems to keep employees engaged and resilient.

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Turtle AV Partners with Midwich to Expand US Distribution Network

Turtle AV partners with Midwich USA to distribute its AV solutions, including Dante AV, USB extenders videowall processors and more.

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Randy Stearns & Chris Smith On Industry-Specific Software Solutions for Integrators

Discover how integrators can leverage software innovations with Randy Stearns, CEO of D-Tools and Chris Smith, principal of The CoTeam.

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Alesia Hendley 2025 Reflections: A Wake-Up Call for the Pro AV Industry

2025 shook the pro AV industry, shifting focus to experience-driven solutions. Alesia Hendley shares insights on change, challenges and talent.

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Inside CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025: A Conversation with CEDIA’s Daryl Friedman on Industry Trends, AI & the Future of Integration

CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman reflects on CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, discussing AI, workforce development and the evolving integrator-designer relationship.

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Business Builders for Integrators: Product vs. Brand Marketing

In a crowded marketplace, integrator success balances the ability to brand consistently with short-term product adrenaline.

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Ford AV Brings History to Life at the Library of Congress Treasures Gallery

Ford AV wins Best Museum Project for the Library of Congress Treasures Gallery, blending modern AV systems with historic preservation.

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2026 Top New Technology (TNT) Award Submissions Now Open

Enter the 2026 Top New Technology (TNT) Awards by Jan. 9! Showcase your product at ISE 2026 and gain global recognition.

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Draper Rebrands AV Mounts & Structures To Foundation Line

The Foundation AV Structures & Mounts line includes standard and custom structures for LED as well as LCD mounting products.

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Mike Boettcher, Edge President: 2025 Reflections

Edge's Mike Boettcher discusses 2025’s pro AV trends, from economic challenges and real estate shifts to the rise of service-focused business models.

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