AV Industry Insights

Audio Visual Technology News —
Expert AV Industry Updates

Stay informed with the latest audio visual technology news, trends, product updates, and best practices from Creation Networks. Our blog features in-depth articles on Microsoft Teams Rooms, AV-over-IP, hybrid workspace design, control systems, video conferencing, and emerging AV technologies — written by CTS-D certified engineers with real-world integration experience.

Read Latest Articles View Case Studies

What You’ll Learn

TrendsHybrid Work Solutions

GuidesDesign & Installation

ReviewsLatest AV Hardware

Best PracticesMicrosoft Teams Rooms

AV News & Technology

San Mateo Medical Center in San Mateo, California, a Creation Networks healthcare AV project

healthcare, hospital paging, ListenWIFI, multilingual messaging, Q-SYS

Multilingual Hospital Paging: Lobby, Wayfinding and Visiting-Hour Messages

How a hospital paging system plays visiting-hour and wayfinding messages in every language on Q-SYS, with captions and phones for quiet areas.

Take your digital signage to the next level
Take your digital signage to the next level, by leveling down on the setup time. Jupiter J4 Videowall Processors A videowall processor is a crucial component for any digital signage...
Designing a Future-Proof Conference Room AV System: The Creation Networks Blueprint
The modern conference room is no longer just a table, chairs, and a projector. It's a mission-critical collaboration hub that must support hybrid work, global teams, and rapid technological change....
Q-SYS VisionSuite Now Certified for Microsoft Teams
Q-SYS Enhancing meeting experiences with AI-based audio and presenter tracking cameras for Microsoft Teams Rooms Q-SYS VisionSuite typically includes cameras and microphones. Refer to the sections below for details on...
The Ultimate Guide to Designing a Video-Conferencing Room for Hybrid Work
A laptop on a boardroom table is not a video conferencing room. It gives you poor framing, echoey audio, awkward eye lines, and constant "can you see my screen?" interruptions....
SMART Debuts SMART Board GX Plus
Entry-Level-Priced SMART Technologies Board GX Plus SMART Technologies has unveiled the SMART Board GX Plus, an entry-level interactive display designed to support collaboration and simplify teaching workflows in K–12 classrooms....
What is Pixel Pitch and Why Does It Matter?
Pixel pitch plays a crucial role in image clarity, resolution, and optimal viewing distance for LED video walls. Learn how pixel density affects visual performance and how to choose the...
Integrated Systems Europe 2026
ISE 2026 INTEGRATED SYSTEMS EUROPE (ISE) Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via | 3-6 Feb 2026 The world’s leading AV and systems integration exhibition Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the premier...
Absen and Versatile Unveil the World's Largest LED Video Wall — Breaking Single-Screen Pixel Record
Absen and Versatile Unveil the World’s Largest LED Video WallBreaking Single-Screen Pixel Record Absen, a global leader in LED display technology, has partnered with Versatile Media to unveil the world’s...
Absen LED Video Wall Solutions for Commercial Markets
Absen LED Video Wall Market Solutions LED solutions are used in a wide range of markets, including retail, commercial display, rental & staging, DOOH, corporate and more. Discover the Absen...
What is Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Compliance
What is TAA Compliance? Creation Networks specializes in designing and installing audiovisual (AV) systems for federal, state, and municipal governments. Our clients include courthouses, police stations, administrative offices, city halls,...
Autel vs. DJI Drones: Which Is Better for U.S. Buyers in 2025?
Autel vs. DJI Drones: Which Is Better for U.S. Buyers in 2025? When it comes to drone technology, DJI and Autel Robotics dominate the landscape—but for buyers focused on U.S.-based...
QSC Q-SYS and Logitech Deliver Google Meet Room Solutions for High-Impact Spaces
QSC Q-SYS VisionSuite and Logitech Deliver Google Meet Room Solutions for High-Impact Spaces Discover how the QSC Q-SYS VisionSuite and portfolio of AV solutions alongside Logitech's base bundle simplifies the...
QSC showcased several new products at Infocomm 2025
QSC is showcasing a variety of new products and solutions at InfoComm 2025. This includes advancements in their Q-SYS platform, new video and control products, and improvements to their...
Crestron Automate VX Integration with IV-SAM-VX & VX2
Crestron Automate VXIV-SAM-VX and IV-SAM-VX2 Series System Certified Components An Automate VX system typically comprises cameras and microphones. Refer to the following sections for information on certified compatible cameras and...
A Flexible, High-Impact Space in Action with Crestron's Automate VX
A Flexible, High-Impact Space in Action with Crestron's Automate VX This space showcases a fully integrated solution for any organization’s hybrid meeting and collaboration needs—combining intelligent video, automated camera tracking,...