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August 7, 2026
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AV Tech Manager's Guide to The State of AV/IT
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AV Tech Manager's Guide to The State of AV/IT
30 AV/IT Thought Leaders on The State of AV/IT:  They address pain points, such as existing infrastructure and major AV equipment that hasn't reached the end of its lifecycle, the importance of security, and the role of the cloud and AI.

154 Award-Winning Products--Best of Show at InfoComm:  Check out what the judges had to say about the products they evaluated while at the show.

AV/IT Team:  Check out how state-of-the-art networked audio, control, distribution, and switching bring an esports program to the next level in a 500-seat arena--and leave their opponents in the dust.

3 Case Studies:  Montréal Transit Hub Gets a Digital Signage Overhaul | With Assistive Listening, Every Voice Is Heard in Midrealm | Dynamic dvLED Enhances Civic and Community Events

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Merger & Acquisition News
 
JUST IN: Bose Professional Acquires Fulcrum Acoustic
 
JUST IN: Bose Professional Acquires Fulcrum Acoustic
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Fulcrum Acoustic continues under its own brand as Bose Professional expands on its way to becoming 802 Labs.
Full Story: AV Network (8/5)
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Industry Spotlight
 
SCN Top AV Consultants 2026
 
SCN Top AV Consultants 2026
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Looking for an AV/IT consultant for your next project? SCN'a new list highlights the specialists that influence project specifications.
Full Story: Systems Contractor News (7/29)
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Why Traditional SEO is No Longer Enough
If you want your prospects to find you in 2026 and beyond, you have to optimize for AI. Join our expert panel on August 12th at 2:00 PM EDT to demystify generative engine optimization and future-proof your digital presence. Register now.
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Review: Shokz Comes Back to the Office
 
Review: Shokz Comes Back to the Office
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SCN's Pescatore reviews Shokz OpenMeet 2 UC. The second generation of the OpenMeet headset line improves stability and more.
Full Story: Systems Contractor News (7/30)
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A 100-seat Submerged Auditorium
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A 100-seat Submerged Auditorium
A 100-seat auditorium located beneath the courtyard of the restored building, designed for maximum versatility to host everything from conferences and training courses to TED-style talks and parties.
Full Story: AV Network (8/3)
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Video Case Study: Martin Professional Lighting Sets Sail with Celebrity Solstice
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Video Case Study: Martin Professional Lighting Sets Sail with Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises implements the first Martin MAC Encore Two fixtures produced, replacing 18 years of service from MAC 700 fixtures.
Full Story: AV Network (7/14)
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