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

Our hosts are joined by Jeff Hayward, presenter of the Integrated Home Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of home integration, what's new in the industry, and most importantly, ISE 2026! Comment down below who you would like to see next!Our hosts are joined by Jeff Hayward, presenter of the Integrated Home Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of home integration, what's new in the industry, and most importantly, ISE 2026! Comment down below who you would like to see next!

• (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild: The Integrated Home
• (00:00:54) - Interactive with ISC: Residential and AV
• (00:04:37) - House Cinema & Audio at CES 2017
• (00:09:55) - Lighting and Automation at Lutron
• (00:11:04) - Are Pro AV and Residential Integrators at ISE 2017?

In this special ISE preview episode, Neil and Iffat speak to managing director Mike Blackman, aka ‘Mr ISE,’ to explore what’s ahead for ISE 2026, 3-6 February in Barcelona. As well as an exclusive reveal, the discussion also touches on event features and big news – including ‘Spark’, a new 4-day creative industries event – plus, insights into ISE’s mega trends including AI and cybersecurity, and a look at what’s happening away from the show floor. Along with practical advice for exhibitors and attendees, hear how ISE continues to Push Beyond industry expectations.

With special thanks to Mike Blackman for sharing his expertise and behind-the-scenes updates only on AV in the Wild.

Presenters: Neil Fluester, Iffat Chaudhry

• (00:00:01) - AV in the Wild: New Year, New Scoops
• (00:01:45) - what makes ISE 2026 so unmissable?
• (00:04:49) - Push Beyond
• (00:07:19) - The IT & Cybersecurity Show
• (00:14:10) - Barcelona's cyber security
• (00:21:17) - Exhibitors at ISE 2017
• (00:25:04) - The Spark Community at ISE 2026
• (00:29:01) - What happens between now and the ISC 2026 launch?
• (00:35:44) - Visit ISE 2017
• (00:38:10) - AV in the Wild

In this episode, Neil and Sam speak to panellists at UCX 2025 to discuss their experiences at the show and their thoughts on the evolving impact of artificial intelligence. The conversation covers meeting room user experience, strategies for addressing customer concerns, the role of AI as a tool for enhancing productivity – and spoiler alert – why AI is no replacement for the human touch.

Special thanks to Erica Whittle from Sennheiser, Chris Neto from Midwich, Jane Hammersley of Blue Touch Paper, and Ed Orchard from QSC for sharing their perspectives live from UCX.

Presenters: Neil Fluester, Sam Ward

Location: UCX 2025, London

• (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild: Sennheiser's 80th Anniversary
• (00:01:14) - How to calibrate audio and visual in your home
• (00:02:15) - Sennheiser Microphones: The Women's Council
• (00:04:07) - Workforce Dynamics: AI and the Video Conference
• (00:08:10) - What Do We Expect From AI in the AV World?
• (00:12:33) - UC Expo 2017: The Queen of Collaboration with AI
• (00:13:10) - What Can Our Customers Expect From AI?
• (00:16:15) - Top 3 Tips for IT Professionals
• (00:17:34) - Blue Touch Paper: The Future of Aviation
• (00:18:36) - UCX 2014: Talking Tech, networking
• (00:19:31) - Q Sys on Logitech's Vision Suite
• (00:20:35) - Logitech in QSYS: What's the Connection?

In this episode, Neil serves as the onsite correspondent at IBC 2025. Addressing the prominent theme of Broadcast AV convergence within the ProAV sector, Neil engages exhibitors to discuss their perspectives and highlight recent innovations. This segment includes insights from Colin Farquhar of VITEC, Richard Bailey of Techex, Debbie Zheng of Absen, and Antoine Doublet of Deepsky.

This Episodes Presenter: Neil Fluester

Location: IBC 2025, Amsterdam

• (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild
• (00:00:34) - IBC 2025: VTech at the show
• (00:01:19) - IPTV and the future of digital signage
• (00:02:18) - Have Pro AV Companies Come to the Broadcast Market?
• (00:05:09) - VTech at IBC 2025
• (00:06:22) - IBC 2025: The Future of SD-8, Full-
• (00:09:45) - Epson at IBC 2025
• (00:13:47) - What can the world of broadcast bring to AV and unified communications?
• (00:15:11) - AV in the Wild

In this episode, we catch up with Sam Minish – VP of Content Creation at AVIXA – at InfoComm 2025 to talk success at the Telly Awards, the philosophy behind AVIXA TV and Xchange Live, and why she is encouraging the AV industry to ‘pass the mic’ and get involved.

This Episodes Presenters: Iffat Chaudry & Neil Fluester

Location: InfoComm 2025, Orlando, USA.

• (00:00:00) - Welcome to AV
• (00:00:21) - WILDWOOD
• (00:01:04) - Avixa's Vice President of Content Delivery
• (00:01:30) - Avixa TV Wins Five Tellies
• (00:02:17) - Top AV Videos at the AV Awards
• (00:03:58) - Sam Elliott at the Emmys
• (00:05:47) - Avixa TV
• (00:07:49) - How Can Avixa TV Help You Create Content?
• (00:09:09) - AV in the Wild