Impact of AI and Cloud on Pro AV: A Look into the Future
AI and AV Technology in 2024: Avocor A Look Ahead
As the landscape of work continues to evolve, the Pro AV industry is also undergoing significant changes, with AI and cloud technologies playing a pivotal role. Here's a glimpse into the future of Pro AV, as outlined by Maureen Schmidt, Vice President of Sales, America at Avocor:
Embracing AI and Cloud for Enhanced Collaboration
- AI-powered tools will revolutionize Pro AV systems, making them smarter and more user-friendly.
- With voice and gesture controls, meetings will become more interactive and efficient.
- Cloud integration will enable users to access AV content and control systems from anywhere, facilitating remote and hybrid collaboration.
Smarter Meeting Rooms
- AI analytics will provide valuable insights into room usage, participant engagement, and meeting effectiveness.
- Automated setup and calibration will ensure AV equipment is always optimized, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Scalability and Flexibility via Cloud
- Cloud-based management platforms will enable remote monitoring and control of AV devices at scale.
- Enterprises can easily roll out new updates and features, improving system uptime and user satisfaction.
- Cloud storage and AI can facilitate better archiving and retrieval of recorded sessions and content.
Cost Efficiency and Simplified Maintenance
- Predictive maintenance powered by AI will reduce downtime.
- Cloud platforms will lower the need for complex on-premise infrastructure, reducing capital expense.
Future-Proofing Pro AV Solutions
- AI and cloud technologies will foster increasingly intelligent and adaptive environments.
- Organizations investing in these technologies will be well-positioned to enhance productivity and collaboration as workforce needs evolve.
In addition to these developments, Avocor, a company operating in the UC space and focusing on collaborative workplace solutions, has developed FUSE technology. This cloud-based remote management tool, built into Avocor's displays, allows for configuring, managing, and analyzing information with ease.
As the industry continues to grow, it's expected that 30 AV/IT thought leaders will discuss hybrid work in 2024, while 15 thought leaders will focus on streaming technologies, esports, next-gen audio, and sustainability. Furthermore, 15 manufacturers are anticipated to support the user in 2024, and 40 AV/IT companies are expected to release roadmaps.
The cloud and AI tools will undoubtedly play a significant role in pushing the sustainability agenda in the future, making Pro AV solutions more eco-friendly and efficient. With FUSE's open IP for easy integration with preferred BMS, Avocor is leading the way in creating a more connected and sustainable future for Pro AV.
Technology fueled by artificial intelligence and data-and-cloud-computing will significantly transform the Pro AV industry, with smarter and more user-friendly systems (features) being developed using AI-powered tools. These advancements, such as voice and gesture controls, cloud integration, and FUSE technology, will facilitate more interactive and efficient meetings, remote collaboration, and eco-friendly solutions.
