# The Looming AV Consolidation | AVWeek 785

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Published: 2026-09-07T12:00:00+00:00
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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 Albright Guests: Jennifer Weaver – AVIXA George Chacko – Pace University Jason Haynie – Q2 This Week In AV: Inavate – NDI Hits 1.2 Million Hardware rAVe Pubs – Jabra Launches Jabra Reach AV Buyers Club – Epson Launches All-in-One dvLED AV Magazine – Apple's New Mini Mac Includes USB-C Commercial Integrator – Sony's 2026 AV Tech Expo Dates Roundtable Topics: AV Magazine – AV Consolidation and Mergers rAVe Pubs – Sony & VITEC Partner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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