AV Week - MP3 Edition

The founder of Lutron has passed away; what was his impact on the industry? We talk about 4K production, Internet of Things, and HDCP 2.2. Plus, our guests give integrators new avenues for sales leads.

With Wrigley Field behind on its construction, we talk about how to handle big projects and expectations. The panelists discuss front end tech support, AV design, and how to bring value to the client.

InfoComm is trying to raise money for a new grant program. Where are we with 4K? What does great customer service look like to you? Plus, we get into the latest InfoComm Show space for new exhibitors.

The Women in AV mentor awards are open. Samsung buys a digital signage company. We talk about what collaboration space means in this soft codec/hardware codec world. Plus, we release a fresh new Twitter game to the AV community.

Registration is open for InfoComm 2015. We talk about the impact on AV of the new Apple watch. Where is Harman going with car infotainment? Plus, we cover the benefits of regional shows.

Amazon has an AV installation service; should this concern the integrators? We talk about making apps for mobile devices for AV. Plus we wrap up the Net Neutrality vote.

On this AVNation Special we sit down with NSCA Executive Director, Chuck Wilson, Michael Hester, NSCA Board President, and Tom LeBlanc about the state of NSCA, their education foundation, and why you should attend the BLC.

From Tampa, Florida it is our wrap up of the NSCA's annual Business Leadership Conference. We give you the economic outlook brought by the speakers, talk youth and women in AV, and wrap up the show. Plus, we give you insight on the take aways from the event.

We wrap up our coverage of Integrated Systems Europe 2015 with a visit from Executive Director Michael Blackman, Tom Barnett of Crestron, and Stuart Rench of ihiji. We have two speaker makers on at the same time, and Pexip stops by.

Come along as we wrap up Integrated Systems Europe 2015. We will hear from integrators, manufacturers, and reporters about what they experienced at the world's biggest AV show. From Microsoft to artistic speakers, we cover it all.

We preview ISE 2015, talk about Panasonic's new purchase, and discuss smart watches. Will Net Neutrality rules slow down the development of 4K? Plus, what do screen manufacturers need to know about 4k?

This week we talk about AV networking, smart homes, and simple control. Is the IR going out of style? Is there a difference between home and pro networks? Plus we tackle programming in a world of apps.

Kirsten Nelson has spent the last fourteen years as editor of SCN magazine. She's been with SCN for sixteen total. Now she has a new endeavor as she transitions from editor to editor-at-large. Listen as she sits down with Tim Albright to talk about her passions and her next steps

Harman has bought a software company. Microsoft has their own touch screen monitor. Will AV ever move to distribution over dealer? Plus, we get the low down on AMX and Torus' ISE booths.

LG has to shut down their OLED line for safety concerns. The newest display technology is called nano crystals. Intel has a computer the size of a USB drive. Plus, SCN has released their fourth annual AV Hall of Fame.