Why take stock now?
According to AVIXA’s 2024 IOTA outlook, the Australian AV market will climb to US $4.6 billion this year—up 5.4 % on 2023. Connected Magazine
Growth is great, yet it also stretches budgets and skill sets. The recap below highlights where opportunity lies and—crucially—how to act.

Panel snapshot: Konnectus Director David Allara shared the stage with experts from AVIXA, HARMAN and Concept AV to discuss post-COVID trends at Integrate Expo 2023.

The post-COVID workspace revolution

Hybrid work has pushed every organisation to rethink meeting spaces. Tech-enabled rooms now span huddle corners to 40-seat boardrooms, each linked by cloud platforms.
Consequently, inclusivity has improved: smart cameras, beam-forming mics and AI framing give remote users a seat at the table.
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Immersive experiences return—bigger than before

Markets paused during the pandemic—stadiums, museums, flagship retail—are roaring back. Global research shows audiences now expect multi-sensory, immersive content in physical venues. peekpro.com
As requests land, spend extra time in discovery workshops and supplier demos; seeing and hearing concepts early avoids costly pivots later.

Managing the software tsunami

Firmware, apps and security patches arrive monthly. Integrators now budget extra lab time to align versions before deployment.
Best-practice checklist

• Network every device for remote monitoring.

• Test major updates off-line first.

• Document firmware baselines at hand-over—then keep them current with a managed-service contract.

For deeper reliability tactics, see Maximising Reliability of AV Systems.

AV-as-a-Service (AVaaS) gains pace

Large enterprises already lease laptops and printers; subscription-based AV is the logical next step. AVaaS spreads costs, guarantees refresh cycles and frees internal resources. level3av.com
Suppliers also win: usage analytics drive longer partnerships and data-backed upsell conversations.

AI—hype or help?

Manufacturers are embedding AI into cameras, DSPs and control systems. Today the practical wins sit in auto-tracking cameras and live transcription, yet broader potential remains.
AVIXA predicts AI’s value will crystalise once real-world use cases mature—just as 3D and VR eventually found their niches. Avixa Portal

Key takeaways for the Australian AV industry

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