On my latest episode of Rants & rAVes, AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel joined to discuss the company’s acquisition by 26North, announced Wednesday. 26North isn’t your average investment firm — watch this videocast to understand the philosophy behind the purchase and what you can expect going forward from AVI-SPL! 

26North Partners has announced an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in AVI-SPL, a global provider of audiovisual and unified communications technologies, from Marlin Equity Partners and other shareholders. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Marlin and select existing shareholders will retain a minority stake in the company. The transaction is expected to […]

What does it take to future-proof your workplace technology in an AI-driven world? In this special episode of The Collaboration Space, live at InfoComm 2025, host Nancy Lussier chats with John Bailey from AVI-SPL and Brad Hintze from Crestron to explore how organizations can prepare for the next wave of intelligent collaboration. 

AVI-SPL is coming to you live from the InfoComm 2025 show floor with a special segment of The Collaboration Space! In this episode, guest host Jared Lederhandler takes the mic for a fresh conversation focused on simplicity and scalability of technology investments. Jared is joined by AVI-SPL’s Simon Cooper and Neat’s Justin Bondi to explore […]

The results are in! The 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards winners have officially been named, and once again, it’s all thanks to you — the AV community. Every nomination and vote came straight from the people who live and breathe this industry every day. No sponsors. No pay-to-play. Just real recognition for the companies and […]

Hey everyone! Now that we’re in the thick of summer, we’re taking a look back at our April 2025 Temperature Check, where we focused on a topic that’s only growing in relevance: sustainability. We asked AV pros how sustainability factors into purchasing decisions, project design and long-term priorities — and what’s holding the industry back […]

Hey there, AV pros! Day Two of LAVNCH WEEK 11 is officially in the books, and it was all about education, big visuals, certification, and smart spaces. From reimagining classrooms to designing immersive digital canvases, today’s sessions covered the full spectrum of what’s possible when AV meets innovation. We had a packed lineup — and […]

Hi, friends! We kicked off LAVNCH WEEK 11 with a stacked lineup of sessions, panels and product spotlights — and Day One did not disappoint. From state-of-the-market insights to tech that’s transforming classrooms, it was the perfect mix of forward-looking strategy and hands-on ProAV innovation. We had a packed schedule, and trust me, you don’t […]

TAMPA, FL, U.S. – 3 February 2025/PRNewswire/ — AVI-SPL, the leading global provider of technology  solutions that transform how people and technology connect, is proud to announce its new brand campaign,  “Confidence and Curiosity.”   The brand campaign embodies AVI-SPL’s commitment to helping organizations ignite confidence in their unified communications and collaboration (UCC) technology strategies while […]

The landscape of classroom audio systems in both K-12 and higher education settings has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Advances in technology and evolving educational needs have driven this change, making audio systems critical for enhancing teaching efficacy and student engagement. This article explores current trends and challenges in classroom audio technology, focusing […]

AVI-SPL announced today that its federal practice team was selected as a subcontractor by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support its $922 million U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Information Technology Services (CITS) modernization contract. AVI-SPL says it will deliver audiovisual, digital signage, collaboration technology and provide AV engineering expertise in support of ongoing operations and […]

Gary and I offer more show-floor thoughts on Day 3 of InfoComm 2024, live from the AVI-SPL booth. Featuring an interview with Kelly Bousman of AVI-SPL and Dan Ferrisi of Commercial Integrator, we chat about all that we have seen at the show. Plus, Gary will give you a last look at the Central Hall. […]

Exciting news! The winners of the 2024 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced. As always, we’re here to spotlight the brands that made a real impact in the industry this year. We take into account only the votes and nominations from the AV community. Each winning company will receive a unique plaque, which we’ll […]

AVI-SPL announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Grupo ICAP Global (ICAP Global) of Latin America and Spain. The two will merge under AVI-SPL, creating the largest global audiovisual (AV), unified communications and collaboration (UCC), workplace management and experience technology provider able to serve customers across the globe locally. Founded in 1957 and […]

AVI-SPL published its first ESG Performance Report. As an in-depth overview of AVI-SPL’s environmental, social and governance strategy, the report lays out the company’s sustainable transformation through its materiality analysis, baseline performance, ambitions and impact goals. The report also highlights vital achievements and stories from 2023 that set the stage for ongoing ESG success. “We […]

Finalists for LAVNCH [CODE]’s 3rd Annual Out of This World Experiences Awards (OoTWEA) have been chosen and it’s time for you, our readers, to choose the winners. Click here to vote for your three favorite installations. The three installations with the most votes will be crowned the winners with two installations being named runners-up. The winning […]

Three-time Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, refreshed their venue’s presentation technology at the start of the 2023 season, purchasing more than 600 of Sony’s professional BRAVIA BZ35J and BZ40H displays and expanding their partnership with the company. With options ranging in size from 43-inches to 75-inches, Sony says the Chiefs are now able […]

TAMPA, Fla. – January 25, 2024 – AVI-SPL Symphony, the award-winning collaboration experience management platform, announces several key enhancements at ISE 2024. Symphony is a technology monitoring and management platform used by IT departments around the world to administer, monitor, control, and analyze their multi-vendor audio-visual (AV), unified communications (UC), and meeting environments. The convergence […]

AVI-SPL Symphony announced new features focused on enabling improved alignment by providing a new, clear window into technology standards, space utilization and ROI. Through these enhancements, Symphony says it unifies the view of a managed space to include both networked and local, or “simple,” assets. By uniting visibility to simple assets such as chairs and […]

AVI-SPL announced the launch of its Enterprise Managed Services solution — covering audio-visual (AV), digital signage, and unified communications (UC) technology throughout the workplace, in rooms and the cloud. Key highlights of AVI-SPL’s Enterprise Managed Services: Extensive coverage: This service encompasses all AV, digital signage, and UC technology including wide-ranging, advanced support for devices, on-premises […]

Chief announced that its TiLED Video Wall Mounting System played a pivotal role in the successful deployment of Nanolumens’ Engage dvLED display at the new AVI-SPL Dallas showroom. Nanolumens recommended the TiLED video wall mounting system when the showroom wall could not securely support the dvLED display independently. The Chief TiLED solution ensured a safe, […]

AVI-SPL announced it has completed incorporation of AVI-SPL Japan Private Limited. Already positioned in the APAC region with six offices across India, Singapore and Hong Kong, establishing operations in Japan reinforces AVI-SPL’s dedication to exceptional service delivery for clients within the local market. Recognizing Japan as one of the top markets in APAC, AVI-SPL says […]

AVI-SPL announced it won the Cisco Webex Reimagine Workspaces Partner of the Year (Americas) award for 2023. The award recognizes the solutions provider that has had the most success selling and implementing Cisco Video Devices to help customers. AVI-SPL says it has been a leading Cisco solutions provider for more than a decade and continues […]

AVI-SPL today announced the appointment of Paul Kelly as its new general manager for Ireland. Most recently with global technology company Ingram Micro, Kelly is passionate about helping organizations realize the promise of digital transformation through innovative technology solutions and services. He also brings a proven track record of driving company growth and building exceptional […]

AVI-SPL will deploy signageOS’s digital signage monitoring solutions to provide to its clients. The companies say the joint effort between signageOS and AVI-SPL allows both companies to unite and capitalize on their unique strengths and industry knowledge to improve and provide digital signage services for diverse business sectors. AVI-SPL says the signageOS agreement gives AVI-SPL […]

It’s the first day of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023! We’re so excited and Emily Dean and I have so much fun lined up in this episode. Our guests include: Mark Coxon, Business Development Director – XTG, AVI-SPL, Michelle Montazeri, Director, Digital Signage, Legrand AV, Bryan Meszaros, CEO and Founder, OpenEye Global. We talk about […]

As a world leader in technological innovation, it’s no surprise that LG Electronics’ North American headquarters presents a futuristic vision of work campuses, complete with reclaimed and expanded green spaces, renewable energy, unique office floor plans and internal- and public-facing installations of the company’s various cutting-edge products. Situated on a 27-acre wooded plot abutting the […]

According to Zoom, the average size of a Zoom Room suits 4.2 people. We’re not sure what the 0.2 person is like or if they are a remote user or a data point, but one thing we are sure of is that a 27-person Zoom Room is highly unusual. So, how does it work and […]

The SDVoE Alliance announced integration with AVI-SPL Symphony, a user experience management platform to administer, monitor, control and analyze multivendor AV, UC and spaces across environments. The SDVoE API expands Symphony’s view into the full technology deployment of customers. Industry professionals can control and manage SDVoE devices alongside other system devices, such as sources, displays, […]

AVI-SPL is here at InfoComm using the theme “Shape the Future” in booth 2561. The 2023 rAVe Reader’s Choice Award-Winning AVI-SPL is showcasing its communications and collaboration technology strategies for the future of hybrid work and modern workplaces. The AVI-SPL exhibit champions new unified communications and collaboration solutions and services that connect people and organizations […]

AVI-SPL today announces the release of a furniture and technology bundle that delivers the Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms vision of meeting equity. The new solution is available now and enables the Microsoft Teams Front Row layout in 21:9 format using purpose-built elements that put human experience and sustainability at the center of team collaboration. AVI-SPL, a […]

Demonstrates enterprise-grade services for planning, deploying, and managing Teams environments on a global scale. AVI-SPL, a leading global provider of digital enablement solutions and Microsoft Managed Partner, today proudly announces it has achieved the Microsoft Advanced Specialization for Microsoft Teams Meetings and Meeting Rooms. This advanced specialization validates AVI-SPL’s exceptional skill and proven success in […]