What Are the Top 5 AV Technology Trends Businesses Should Be Watching?

We work with businesses every day that are rethinking how their teams meet, share ideas, and stay connected across locations. As those needs change, the role of AV systems is becoming more central to how offices function. It’s no longer just about displays or video calls. It’s about creating spaces that support better collaboration with fewer disruptions. At i.e.Smart Systems, we focus on what works and what adds long-term value. Here are five AV trends we believe every business should be paying attention to right now.

1. Interactive Collaboration Tools Are Becoming the New Standard

Interactive displays and collaboration software have evolved from nice-to-have features into essential tools for connected teams. Whether it’s a digital whiteboard, wireless content sharing, or touchscreen-enabled conference displays, these tools are improving how teams brainstorm and make decisions. They also support hybrid work by allowing remote users to contribute in real time. We’re seeing more clients invest in platforms that offer flexible input, integrated video, and shared annotation features across all meeting spaces.

2. AI-Driven Audio and Video Enhancements Are Improving Clarity

AI is quietly improving AV performance where it matters most: in clarity and control. Many of the latest conferencing solutions use AI to enhance voice pickup, reduce background noise, and automatically adjust camera framing. This leads to fewer distractions and a better experience for everyone in the room or online. These systems are especially helpful in larger rooms or environments with variable acoustics. More businesses are prioritizing this kind of intelligence, not for the buzz, but because it creates consistency across every meeting.

3. Room Scheduling Systems Are Reducing Workplace Friction

The modern office needs to function efficiently, especially when shared meeting spaces are in high demand. Room scheduling panels outside each space help teams quickly see availability, reserve rooms, and avoid conflicts. These systems often tie into calendar platforms already in use, so there’s no extra training required. At i.e.Smart Systems, we often include room scheduling as part of a larger AV integration to help improve space utilization and reduce unnecessary interruptions.

4. AV Over IP Is Expanding What’s Possible

AV over IP, or transmitting audio and video signals over standard networks, is gaining ground in corporate environments. Unlike traditional point-to-point cabling, AV over IP offers more flexibility in system design, easier scalability, and lower cost over time. It also allows for centralized management and quicker updates. As businesses grow or reconfigure space, AV over IP systems can adapt without requiring complete overhauls. This makes them a strong choice for clients who expect change and need their infrastructure to keep up.

5. Cloud-Based Control Systems Are Improving Management

AV systems used to require on-site support for every adjustment. Now, many control systems are cloud-based, allowing IT and facilities teams to manage devices from a central dashboard. This reduces downtime, speeds up troubleshooting, and allows updates to be made across locations without manual intervention. These platforms also provide usage data that can inform future upgrades or space planning decisions. We’re seeing increased interest in centralized control as businesses scale or consolidate their locations.

How i.e.Smart Systems Helps Businesses Apply These Trends

At i.e.Smart Systems, we help our clients evaluate trends not just by what’s new, but by what actually delivers long-term value. Our team designs and installs AV systems that support modern work while staying aligned with your infrastructure and goals. Whether it’s upgrading to interactive displays, integrating room scheduling platforms, or transitioning to AV over IP, we provide guidance and implementation that fits your business. We believe technology should support your team, not slow them down. That’s why every solution we deliver is tailored, tested, and built to perform.

If you’re planning upgrades or just want to see what’s possible, talk to us. We’re ready to help you turn these AV trends into practical improvements for your workplace.

i.e.Smart Systems is a Houston, TX based technology integration partner that specializes in design and installation of audio/visual technology and structured cabling. For more than three decades, our team of in-house experts has partnered with business owners, architectural firms, general contractors, construction managers, real estate developers, and designers in the Houston market, to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that align with their unique goals.