Celebrating the Win | AV in IT

As the academic year comes to a close, James King takes a step back to reflect on a long-standing shift in the AV industry: the growing recognition that AV is IT. From early conversations in the AVTweeps community to today’s broader acceptance, he traces the progress made while making it clear that the work isn’t finished. With a focus on how we define IT and the security gaps still present in AV environments, this piece is both a celebration and a reminder that there’s more ahead. Read More

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May 14, 2026

Fuel the Fire | AV in IT

InfoComm is more than a trade show. In this reflection, James King looks at how conversations, education, and community at InfoComm continue to shape his work, his perspective, and the role higher education plays in the AV industry. Read More

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May 8, 2026

Instructure and Cloud Services | IT in AV

I believe I would be doing the readers of AV in IT a disservice if I did not address the recent Canvas outage. Before anyone comes at me, no I am not a security expert and no I do not do anything with Canvas. With that said I am someone who has talked about security in AV since day one. As well as someone who is always looking at risk factors. Read More

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April 9, 2026

Need for Speed | IT in AV

As technology continues to advance, AV in IT teams need to think beyond keeping systems running and focus on what comes next. This article looks at how thoughtful planning around hardware, software, and training can help teams move from reacting to change to intentionally preparing for it. Read More

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March 12, 2026

Checking on Your Value | AV in IT

Value isn’t static. It requires intentional review. As annual reviews approach, this column challenges AV and IT professionals to reassess the value of the systems they support by revisiting design decisions, configuration choices, and, most importantly, user needs. By stepping away from the path of least resistance, we can better demonstrate how our systems and our work continue to provide real value. Read More

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April 7, 2025

Tech Is Easy, People Are Hard | IT in AV

I have been using a phase for awhile now. I do not know if I heard this phase from someone else or if it just popped in my head, but either way I have been using it. The phase is ‘Tech is easy, people are hard!’ This phase has been in the forefront of my... Read More

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