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AVWeek 653: Walmart Buys VIZIO

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Wal-Mart has announced the acquisition of VIZIO for $2.3 billion. Vizio has been a staple for economic TV displays since 2002. We covered the effects of this deal on the residential side in ResiWeek, and now we look at the impact that could come on the commercial side. It isn’t just the displays themselves since they are more residential focused, the but idea of a huge conglomerate like Walmart having a stake in the display market. What could this mean for displays moving forward?

Jabra has launched its Jabra+ For Admins software platform. As the name would imply, Jabra+ For Admins allows users to manage their communication devices on a singular cloud-based platform. We discuss the value of streamlining the management process for multiple devices, especially as spaces grow to accommodate more technology. A combined solution coming from

Sennheiser and Q-SYS has been certified for use with Cisco collaboration devices. Sennheiser has put their TCC 2 microphone with Q-SYS’ Core Nano processor to make a solution capable of delivering audio and control features for learning spaces. This solution hopes to improve room design and make deployment simple while still giving a solid collaboration experience. What does it mean for companies like this to work together and collaborate rather than try to wall off their solutions?

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Tim Albrighthttps://avnation.tv
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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