Tim Albright

Harman Pro at ISE 2026: Platform Expansion and Precision

ISE 2026 reinforced a trend we saw across the show floor: manufacturers are thinking less in terms of standalone products and more in terms of complete, scalable platforms. At the Harman Pro at ISE 2026 that philosophy was front...

ISE 2026 Recap: Why the Industry Went Software-First

Integrated Systems Europe 2026 did not just break records. It clarified the direction of the industry. ISE 2026 showed that AV is now all about software. The energy, the people, the announcements all prove, yet again, why this is...

Sonos + OneVision: Why Service Is Becoming the Real Growth Engine for Residential Integrators

Residential integration has always been built on the thrill of the install. New gear. New rack. New project. New client. New referral.But over the last few years, the economics of integration have been shifting. The business is no longer won...

USB-C in Pro AV Isn’t a Cable. It’s an Ecosystem.

In professional AV, change rarely arrives all at once. It creeps in. Quietly. One connector at a time. For decades, most systems revolved around a familiar rhythm: audio lives here, video lives there, and control lives somewhere else. Integrators...

ISE 2026: Collaboration Built for IT and Higher Ed Leaders

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has long been a must-attend event for AV professionals. But in 2026, the message from show leadership is clear: the center of gravity is shifting toward enterprise IT and higher education technology leadership. As collaboration...

CES 2026 Recap: AI Everywhere and Display Tech Still Stealing the Show

CES 2026 made one thing painfully clear: we’ve entered the phase where AI is no longer a feature. It’s a label. It’s a checkbox. It’s a slide deck requirement. Giving a CES 2026 recap with an AI hangover isn't...

Ecosystems – Done Right

An in-depth look at how Sony and its partners are redefining AV ecosystems through openness, collaboration, and global standardization for IT and AV leaders.

AI in Digital Signage at KFC

Fast food restaurants are not typically where new AV concepts debut. But in Taiwan, KFC is using its restaurants as a proving ground for an emerging mix of AI in digital signage and human-machine interaction. The company has rolled...

Why AV/IT Managers Should Join the Technology in Practice Tour at ISE 2026

As the global AV and IT community heads to Barcelona this February, one question rises above the noise: How do you cut through the chaos of 1,400+ exhibitors and focus only on the technologies that actually matter to your...

How to Choose the Right Speaker for Your Space

When organizations plan a new classroom, lecture hall, or meeting space, the focus often starts with displays, cameras, and control systems. Yet one of the most critical elements for effective communication is frequently treated as an afterthought: intelligibility. As...

About Me

Tim Albright is the founder of AVNation and is the driving force behind the AVNation network. He carries the InfoComm CTS, a B.S. from Greenville College and is pursuing an M.S. in Mass Communications from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. When not steering the AVNation ship, Tim has spent his career designing systems for churches both large and small, Fortune 500 companies, and education facilities.
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