"AI and AV Technologies in 2024: Focus on Avocor"
The professional audio-visual (Pro AV) industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with the rapid development of cloud and AI technologies playing a crucial role. Maureen Schmidt, Vice President of Sales, America at Avocor, has highlighted several current and future impacts of these technologies on the Pro AV sector.
Current Impacts
Enhanced Collaboration
AI and cloud technologies have enabled more efficient and effective collaboration across geographies, particularly in hybrid and remote work environments. Cloud-based platforms allow Pro AV solutions to seamlessly integrate with collaboration tools, supporting real-time interactions.
Improved User Experience
AI-driven features such as voice recognition, real-time language translation, and intelligent meeting analytics improve user interactions with AV systems, making meetings more productive and accessible.
Simplified Management
Cloud connectivity allows centralized control and monitoring of Pro AV devices, reducing maintenance complexity and enabling predictive maintenance through AI-driven analytics.
Future Impacts
Smarter Automation
AI is expected to bring more automation into Pro AV workflows – from automatically adjusting room settings based on occupancy and usage patterns to intelligent content recommendations during meetings.
Deeper Integration with Cloud Ecosystems
Pro AV solutions will increasingly become part of larger cloud ecosystems, allowing seamless access to content and applications irrespective of device or location, enhancing flexibility.
Data-Driven Insights
AI analytics will offer deeper insights into how AV systems are used, helping organizations optimize workflows, spaces, and engagement strategies.
Innovative Interaction Modalities
Future Pro AV systems will leverage AI for more natural and immersive interactions, such as gesture-based controls, advanced voice commands, and augmented reality integrations.
Overall, the convergence of AI and cloud technology is transforming the Pro AV landscape by making systems smarter, more connected, and more user-centric, thus driving productivity and engagement in modern workspaces.
Notably, organizations have had to re-evaluate the workplace due to the rise of remote work, and new meeting room layouts and possibilities have been introduced. Companies like Avocor, which operates in the unified communications (UC) space and focuses on collaborative workplace solutions, are integrating cloud-based remote management tools, such as FUSE technology, into their displays.
15 manufacturers are supporting the development of these technologies, and they are expected to be useful for tailoring the right technology to the right meeting space. As we look towards the future, 30 AV/IT thought leaders are discussing hybrid work in 2024, while 40 AV/IT companies are releasing roadmaps for the same year. Furthermore, there has been a significant increase in the adoption of preferred UC platforms for hybrid meetings.
In addition, 15 thought leaders are focused on streaming technologies, next-generation audio, esports, and visualization technologies. These cloud-based remote management tools are essential for decision-making and reducing operational complexity. FUSE, developed by Avocor, has been designed with an open IP for easy integration with preferred building management systems (BMS).
The cloud has become a vital component of Avocor's service offerings, and it is expected that cloud-based tools, such as FUSE, will play a significant role in pushing the sustainability agenda in the future. As these technologies continue to develop, they will undoubtedly reshape the Pro AV industry, making it more efficient, user-friendly, and sustainable.
- The current implementation of AI and cloud technologies in the Pro AV sector, such as enhanced collaboration, improved user experience, and simplified management, are driving transformative changes in modern workspaces.
- In the future, these technologies are anticipated to bring even greater innovations, including smarter automation, deeper integration with cloud ecosystems, data-driven insights, and more natural interaction modalities, further revolutionizing the Pro AV industry.
