How is distribution changing in a world of cloud, AI and the connected workplace?

In our latest episode, @Neil and @Iffat sit down with Monique Rezai, CRO of @Midwich US, to discuss growth in North America, acquisitions, managed services and why distributors must evolve to stay relevant

• (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild: Midwich on Air at ISE 2022
• (00:01:29) - WSJDLive: Distributor of AI-related Tech
• (00:02:37) - Having the role as Midwich's CRO
• (00:05:23) - Midwich vs. Staren: How Can Midwich Help You
• (00:07:13) - Five Strategic Focus Areas for the Company
• (00:10:09) - Have You Reached a Point of Controversy?
• (00:11:28) - Are You Seeing a Shift towards E-commerce in Your Sales?
• (00:13:08) - Microsoft Corp. On Adding Value to the Enterprise Channel
• (00:14:42) - Midwich Microsystems on Collaboration with Netspeak
• (00:20:02) - Midwich Distributor: Bringing the Innovation to Life
• (00:22:14) - How To Win an M&A Deal
• (00:24:52) - Midwich: Our vision for the Connected Workplace

In this episode of AV in the Wild, hosts Neil, Iffat and Sam step inside one of the most talked-about spaces at ISE 2026: the Connected Classroom Powered by Logitech.

Joined by guests Jeff Boggess, Ian Wright and Jay Lyons, the team explores how education is evolving from the technologies shaping how students learn to how teachers deliver content. We look at the shift toward digital learning and immersive tools and the growing importance of AI, accessibility and sustainability - the conversation offers a clear look at the trends influencing modern education.

Filmed live on the show floor, this episode highlights how the Connected Classroom feature brings these innovations together and demonstrates what the future of learning could look like.

A big thank you Jeff Boggess, Jay Lyons from Logitech and Ian Wright from T1V for taking the time to talk with us at ISE!

• (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild: The Connected Classroom
• (00:00:38) - Logitech at ISE 2017: The Connected Classroom
• (00:02:03) - ISE 2027: What's the Connected Classroom?
• (00:05:19) - The Best Studio in the IFA
• (00:06:23) - Logitech at ISE 2017
• (00:08:44) - Logitech's School Headset
• (00:13:03) - Teaching in the Digital World
• (00:16:50) - Logitech on the Assistive Learning Market
• (00:21:36) - Logitech's 'One Planet' Headset
• (00:24:44) - Keyboards that are solar powered
• (00:26:36) - Logitech at AIC 2017
• (00:28:35) - ISE 2026: The Connected Classroom
• (00:29:49) - Logitech's Connected Classroom
• (00:33:04) - WSJD Live: The Connected Classroom
• (00:34:06) - The Future of Connected Classrooms
• (00:35:09) - AV in the Wild

In this episode of AV in the Wild, hosts Iffat and Neil dive into one of the most exciting parts of ISE 2026: Fast Forward Friday - a designated day designed to champion the next generation of AV talent. Joined by an expert line-up of guests, including Matt Nimmons, Lee Kirkwood, Joseph Valerio and Daniel Centelles, the episode explores why investing in emerging professionals has never been more important.

Special thanks to all our guests and the AVIXA TV Studio team for letting us use the studio as a backdrop to this important conversation.

Presenter: Neil Fluester and Iffat Chaudry

Location: ISE 2026, Barcelona

• (00:00:00) - STEVE IN THE WILD: Fast Forward Friday
• (00:02:01) - Cabling Conference 2017: Feedback from the students and employers
• (00:06:00) - CEDIA: Bringing more apprenticeships into the industry
• (00:08:18) - Fast Forward Friday
• (00:12:29) - Getting employers more involved in the career pathway
• (00:13:24) - The Future of Work at ISE
• (00:16:15) - Q&A: Next Year
• (00:17:21) - AV in the Wild