A Converged AV-IT Software Ecosystem Comes Into Focus
Enterprise AV software platforms are integrated applications that combine AV-over-IP routing, signal processing, device control, cloud-based AV management and automation tools to streamline live production and enterprise AV integration workflows from design through ongoing operations. At InfoComm 2026, this converged AV-IT ecosystem was on full display, with vendors focusing on automation, AI and cloud-first architectures rather than isolated hardware boxes. The theme across the floor was consistent: AV systems are becoming software-defined and network-native. Routing, DSP, control and monitoring now live in platforms that can be scaled, scripted and connected to IT service stacks. For end users and integrators, that means aligning AV with broader IT strategies, from centralized monitoring to AI-assisted operations, while still meeting the demanding needs of live production and immersive experiences.
Visionary’s nexAV We-Cosystem: AV-over-IP Meets Flow-Based Control
Visionary introduced the nexAV We-Cosystem as a software platform built for converged AV and IT environments, bringing AV-over-IP routing and switching together with audio DSP, room and enterprise control, device discovery and workflow orchestration. At the center is a Flex Architecture DSP framework and integrated Audio Engine that uses template-based workflows to speed deployments while still allowing customization for hospitality, conferencing and enterprise-wide AV integration. Native Dante and AES67 support place nexAV directly on modern audio networks, from single rooms to campus-wide systems. Visionary built its control environment on Node-RED, the open-source flow-based automation framework, giving the platform a familiar model for IT teams and an upgrade path aligned with the broader open-source community. According to Scott Freshman of Visionary, “technology should reduce friction and make systems easier to deploy, manage, and operate,” a principle that shapes the nexAV We-Cosystem.
XTEN-AV: AI-Driven Automation for Design and Post-Install Service
XTEN-AV expanded its AI-powered platform to span the full project lifecycle, from AV design automation and proposal generation to ongoing service operations. The company framed a common problem: many integrators still juggle service calls, maintenance agreements, calendars and ticketing tools in separate systems, which leads to scattered updates and limited visibility. XTEN-AV’s answer is X-PRO Service, a connected service operations framework that runs inside the same environment used for design, documentation and project delivery. This brings live production automation principles to the back end of enterprise AV integration, letting teams handle technician scheduling, recurring maintenance and long-term support within a unified workflow. Enhanced AI-assisted project tools support consistent documentation and delivery, while the consolidated platform encourages AV and IT teams to manage operational data and customer relationships in one place instead of fragmented spreadsheets and email threads.
Disguise, Smart Monkeys and Planar: Software for Live and Immersive Experiences
Disguise focused on live entertainment and immersive attractions, showing how software-driven workflows are reshaping content creation and playback. A new version of its web-based Mapping Matter projection tool adds an extended projector library, LED tile integration, projection mirrors and layered project files, helping teams visualize and compare setups before deployment. Disguise also highlighted its upcoming integration with Smart Monkeys’ ISAAC platform, which adds a content management system, scheduling and infrastructure monitoring so users can operate Disguise systems from a browser alongside their wider AV stack. New Designer software features, Looks and Compositions, introduce API-driven control over content properties like brightness and media lifecycle management, aligning show control with modern IT automation practices. At the Planar booth, Disguise servers, including the VX range and portable X1 software solution, showed how these tools fit into real-world LED and projection environments.
Cloud Platforms and AI Agents: dBTechnologies and Xyte Push Remote Operations
For audio and device fleets, cloud-based AV management and AI-friendly tooling took center stage. dBTechnologies presented Aurora Cloud, a cloud PaaS that extends its Aurora Net software to give system integrators and rental providers remote monitoring, device management and data analysis across professional audio systems. Aurora Cloud includes real-time alerts for disconnections or anomalies and report scheduling tools, supporting structured, data-driven workflows for documentation and maintenance alongside its IS Series installation loudspeakers and IA Series amplifiers. Xyte announced expanded Workflows and Automations plus the Xyte CLI command-line tool, aimed at enterprise teams and AI agents. Xyte CLI can automate tasks such as pulling firmware versions across fleets and comparing them with public releases to flag outdated devices. According to Omer Brookstein, Xyte CLI provides “approved actions, full audit trails and the confidence that nothing happens without accountability,” helping organizations move toward AI-driven operations.
