The AV, networking and security stories we're actually reading between installs — plus the gear we'd put our name on, tutorials worth your time, and what's coming next. If something here fits your building, call us and we'll give you the honest version.
Real reporting and analysis — every link goes to the original source.
Direct-view LED overtaking projection, audio finally recognized as the foundation of hybrid meetings, and AV-over-IP becoming the default architecture — a refreshingly hype-free rundown.
Read the analysis → AccessibilityRooms that adjust lighting, audio and framing on their own — plus Auracast, which streams room audio straight to personal hearing devices. A meaningful ADA-compliance upgrade we're excited about.
Read the piece → VideoSmart composition that frames every participant at eye level, AI companions inside Teams and Zoom, and — a sign of the times — live deepfake detection built into meeting platforms.
Read the trends → NetworkingFive APs from UniFi, TP-Link, Ruckus, Aruba and Cisco — with the PoE++ switch costs and licensing fees most roundups skip. The hidden lesson: your switch and cabling matter as much as the AP.
See the comparison → NetworkingAn honest decision guide: when WiFi 7's multi-link operation pays off, when a well-designed WiFi 6E network is still the better value, and why the wiring behind the access point decides everything.
Read the guide → Digital signageThe CES 2026 Innovation Award winner rolls out worldwide, alongside VXT platform updates for scheduling, remote screen presets and multi-location content management.
Read the announcement → Industry event28,000+ attendees and 800+ exhibitors in Las Vegas — collaboration tech, digital signage, AI-driven systems and immersive experiences. The recap gallery is a preview of what lands in buildings next.
See the show → Workplace & educationWhy cross-platform interoperability is now non-negotiable, and how standardizing rooms across an organization cuts support tickets — the argument for boring, reliable technology done well.
Read the outlook → Smart buildingsRooms that reconfigure for a client pitch in the morning and a town hall by afternoon — and how smart AV systems cut energy use by powering down what nobody's using.
Read the article →Product pages + an independent review where one exists. "The GTS take" is our field opinion.
The all-in-one video bar for medium and large rooms up to 20 people — one-touch join, beamforming mics, and PoE touch control. CollabOS updates keep improving it years after purchase.
Commercial displays with Knox security built in, managed through Samsung's cloud VXT platform — schedule content, apply screen presets, and run every location from one dashboard.
Enterprise-grade WiFi 7 access points with no licensing fees — multi-link operation, 6 GHz, and a single controller for the whole network. The value pick for offices going multi-gig.
Where we go to learn — and where we send curious clients.
Product walkthroughs and launches worth the screen time.
We'll tell you honestly whether it's right for your space, your budget and your timeline — that's the whole point of hiring people who read this stuff for a living.