Emily Dean and Tim Albright fill in for Gary and Steph in this week’s episode. Visionary’s Phil Cordell opens up about his journey from AV integration to vice president of marketing, how storytelling is reshaping the industry and what’s next for Visionary. Emily and Tim also discuss where Sphere-like installations are going up and where […]

Visionary Solutions officially announced that its Level 1 Technical Training has been approved by AVIXA as a CTS Renewal Unit Provider course. The in-person training program is approved for 3.5 renewal units for CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I and Audiovisual Network Professional certifications through May 31, 2028. Visionary said that its Level 1 course provides an introduction […]

Santa Barbara, Calif. (May 27, 2026) — Visionary Solutions, a leading global innovator in the AV-over-IP industry, announces the nexAV We-Cosystem, a new audio, video and control platform debuting at InfoComm 2026. Built for converged AV and IT environments, the nexAV We-Cosystem combines AV-over-IP routing and switching, audio DSP processing, room and enterprise control, device […]

Visionary has launched the E5000, a compact AV-over-IP encoder, marking the latest addition to the company’s 5 Series. Visionary said the E5000 is designed for AV-over-IP installations that require essential encoding capabilities without the overhead of advanced features. The E5000 includes a simplified I/O configuration that includes a single HDMI input, one PoE Ethernet port […]

Visionary is set to showcase its PackeTV IPTV and Digital Signage System at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. Visionary said it will demonstrate how its IPTV platform enables reliable, scalable distribution of live television, video-on-demand and digital signage across IP networks for broadcast, media and enterprise environments. PackeTV supports both multicast and unicast streaming […]

ISE 2026 showcased a wide array of AV innovations. With new product launches, next-level innovations and surprise announcements, the show was unforgettable. The rAVe [PUBS] team gathered over 2,300 videos of the latest solutions, as well as podcasts, photos and news coverage of hundreds of products. You can find it all on our ISE Microsite. […]

Visionary has appointed Ryan Nowak as vice president of IPTV and signage solutions, expanding its leadership team as the company continues to grow its IPTV and digital signage offerings worldwide. In the new role, Nowak will oversee system architecture, deployment strategy and technical alignment for Visionary’s IPTV platform. He will collaborate with product management, engineering […]

What a start to ISE 2026. After recounting our rAVe travel chaos to anyone who would listen, we finally made it to Barcelona — and immediately jumped in. We landed Monday, tested rAVe [TV] tech during setup and then I sprinted straight into events. It would’ve been four, but I accidentally got stuck at Spotify […]

Visionary will present a range of AV-over-IP conferencing, connectivity and enterprise video distribution solutions at Integrated Systems Europe 2026, taking place Feb. 3–6 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona. At its stand, 2U100, Visionary will showcase the XB5 USB-C Conferencing Bridge, three new 5 Series Wallplates, and the PackeTV IPTV and Digital […]

By Scott Freshman Visionary The AV industry has changed substantially over the past decade as software-defined systems, networked media distribution and IP-based architectures have reshaped expectations for design and deployment. Today, integrators assemble systems from multiple manufacturers to create scalable environments tailored to each application. As a result, the ability for products to work together […]

Visionary, a leading global innovator in the AV-over-IP industry, announces the XB5, a USB-C conferencing bridge that enables seamless BYOD integration into AV-over-IP environments, is now shipping. The XB5 offers single-cable operation, delivering video, audio, Ethernet and charging through a single USB-C connection while integrating natively into Visionary’s 1GbE AV-over-IP ecosystem. Designed for conference rooms, […]

Visionary’s 5 Series AV-over-IP platform played a key role in the annual product launch for No7 Beauty Company, the United Kingdom’s leading skincare brand owned by Boots. The live event, produced by Insight Presentation Systems, featured expansive wall-to-wall projections and a thrust stage that immersed attendees in a dynamic visual environment. Insight Presentation Systems, a […]

Visionary, a leading global innovator in the AV-over-IP industry, announces its partnership with Mainline, an independent manufacturers’ representation firm based in Winter Park, Florida. The partnership appoints Mainline as Visionary’s manufacturer representative for Florida, strengthening sales and support for Visionary’s growing portfolio of AV-over-IP and IPTV solutions. Founded in 1987, Mainline specializes in sales, marketing […]

Visionary has named Lisa Peng as its new regional sales manager for Croatia, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Turkey, the Nordics and Iberia. Peng will oversee sales growth and partner engagement in these key European markets, working closely with Visionary’s distribution network and systems integrator partners. Peng brings more than 20 years of […]

Visionary has appointed Marco Thiele as regional sales manager for Central and Western Europe, including Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. In this role, Thiele will focus on business development and partner relationships across the region. Thiele brings nearly 20 years of experience in the professional audiovisual industry, having held roles […]

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THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I haven’t missed an InfoComm since I got into the market more than 30 years ago! And my favorite part of the show? Walking the floor to discover hidden-gem products that most people overlook because they’re too focused on the big booths — not the smaller ones. This year, my […]

Visionary announced the appointment of David Lawrence as western regional sales manager. In this role, Lawrence will be responsible for developing and managing strategic business relationships throughout the western United States, encompassing Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Lawrence joins Visionary with more than 20 years of proven […]

Visionary announced an expansion of its 5 Series with three new wallplate models. The DuetE5-WP-C wallplate encoder combines USB-C and HDMI inputs into a two-gang form factor. It enables AV-over-IP encoding of both 4K60 4:4:4 video and USB sources from USB-C or HDMI-equipped devices, making it ideal for BYOD environments. The USB-C port supports DisplayPort […]

Visionary has introduced the XB5, a USB-C conferencing bridge that enables seamless bring-your-own-device (BYOD) integration into AV-over-IP environments. The XB5 provides a single-cable solution delivering video, audio, Ethernet and charging through one USB-C connection, while integrating natively into Visionary’s 1GbE AV-over-IP ecosystem. Designed for conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms and other professional audiovisual settings, the XB5 […]

Visionary has appointed Michael D. Frank as director of North American partners. Frank brings more than 30 years of experience in the professional audiovisual industry and will focus on growing Visionary’s presence, enhancing partner engagement and supporting sales initiatives across North America. Frank most recently served as president of the Southeast region at Solutionz, Inc., […]

Visionary Solutions has joined the PSNI Global Alliance as a Global Preferred Vendor Partner, expanding its reach in delivering AV-over-IP and IPTV solutions through a network of certified integrators worldwide. By joining the alliance, Visionary will support PSNI’s Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) with IP-based technologies for applications in corporate, healthcare, higher education, hospitality and other […]

Visionary has appointed Rebecca Hicks as technical support engineer. In this role, Hicks will provide technical assistance to customers and support the development of the company’s AV-over-IP solutions. Hicks previously spent seven years at The Farm as an AV systems engineer, where she helped develop FarmAssist, a service offering that includes system design, engineering, programming, […]

The James A. Byrne United States Courthouse in Center City Philadelphia serves as the home of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Overlooking Independence National Historical Park, the courthouse was constructed between 1970 and 1975 and remains a key judicial center […]

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Visionary has joined forces with Extreme Networks, a company that specializes in AI-powered automation for networking, to deliver an integration of Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series with Extreme’s network Fabric solution. This simplifies AV network deployment and management. Extreme Fabric is an end-to-end, automated and secure network fabric solution that automates and streamlines the configuration of […]

Visionary launched the D5000 decoder as part of its PackeTV IPTV platform. The D5000 is an AV-over-IP decoder and ppar top the company’s Visionary’s 5-Series lineup that features a simplified I/O set, a single HDMI output, a single PoE Ethernet port and RS232. By providing the core performance capabilities of Visionary’s D5100, including native AES67 […]

Visionary announced the Midwich Group and its subsidiaries, Midwich Limited, SIDEV and EARPRO&EES, will serve as the exclusive distributors of Visionary’s products throughout the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and France, and significantly broaden Visionary’s reach, bringing its AV-over-IP and IPTV solutions to a broader audience across Europe. “Partnering with the Midwich Group and its […]

Visionary has announced a partnership with Avitor, naming the company as the exclusive distributor of Visionary’s products in Ireland. “We are excited to partner with Avitor to expand our presence in Ireland,” said Scott Freshman, chief operating officer for Visionary. “Avitor’s expertise in the AV industry and their commitment to exceptional service and support make […]

Santa Barbara, Calif. (September 30, 2024) – Jacquelyn Anderson was a passionate and talented photographer, designer, dancer and philanthropist, whose deep appreciation for beauty and the arts left a lasting impact on those around her. Following her passing from cancer in 2021, her husband, Jim Anderson, sought to honor her life and legacy in a meaningful […]

Visionary added native AES67 support across the entire product line with a firmware update for its 5 Series PacketAV Matrix endpoints. The addition of AES67 allows for integration with a “wide range of audio systems that use this industry-standard protocol.” AES67 facilitates high-quality, low-latency audio transmission in networked environments, ensuring interoperability between Visionary’s 5 Series […]

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