Converged AV-IT and the New Shape of Pro AV
Converged AV-IT in professional audiovisual environments refers to tightly integrated ecosystems where AV-over-IP routing, software control, data networking and workflow automation operate as one coordinated platform rather than separate hardware silos and tools. Against that backdrop, this year’s InfoComm put the spotlight on next-generation AV platforms that tie design, deployment and live experiences into unified, software-led environments. Visionary introduced its nexAV We-Cosystem for converged infrastructures, XTEN-AV expanded its AI-powered AV platform to connect design with long-term service work, and Disguise revealed tool updates and partnerships aimed at immersive AV technology for live entertainment and attractions. Together, these launches point toward AV systems that are easier to manage at scale, more automated end to end, and ready for multi-sensory, always-on experiences that live across both physical venues and networked operations.
Visionary’s nexAV We-Cosystem: AV-over-IP Routing Meets Software Control
Visionary’s nexAV We-Cosystem is built for converged AV and IT environments, combining AV-over-IP routing and switching, audio DSP processing, room and enterprise control, device discovery, workflow orchestration and user-interface development in one software platform. According to Visionary, the Flex Architecture DSP framework and integrated Audio Engine sit at the center, using template-based workflows that speed deployment while still supporting custom tuning for hospitality, conferencing and enterprise-wide AV. Native Dante and AES67 support mean the Audio Engine can slot into modern networked audio, from single rooms to campus-wide systems. Visionary also built its control environment on Node-RED, the open-source, flow-based framework popular in automation, to encourage continuous improvement and integrations beyond closed ecosystems. As Scott Freshman, chief operating officer for Visionary, stated, “Our philosophy has always been that technology should reduce friction and make systems easier to deploy, manage, and operate.”
XTEN-AV: AI-Powered AV Platform and Connected Operations
XTEN-AV is positioning its AI-powered AV platform as a connected environment that joins AV design, proposal generation and AV workflow automation with ongoing service operations. At InfoComm, the company is highlighting X-PRO Service, a framework that places post-install tasks—service coordination, maintenance workflows, technician scheduling and recurring support—inside the same system used for design, documentation and delivery. This addresses a common problem for integrators who currently juggle spreadsheets, email threads, calendars and separate ticketing tools with limited visibility. By bringing those elements into one platform, XTEN-AV aims to reduce manual handoffs and tool switching while giving teams a clearer view of each project’s lifecycle. The company will also show enhancements in AI-assisted project workflows and AV design automation, reinforcing its message: “Design it. Deliver it. Service it. All inside XTEN-AV,” which neatly sums up its focus on end-to-end, connected AV operations.
Disguise, Smart Monkeys and Planar: Immersive AV Technology in Focus
Disguise is placing immersive AV technology and integrated control workflows at the center of its InfoComm presence through both tool updates and strategic collaborations. A new version of Mapping Matter, its projection mapping solution, adds an extended projector library, LED tile and projection mirror integration, and layered project files so designers can compare different setups in a browser. Disguise will also present its upcoming integration with ISAAC from Smart Monkeys, which brings content management, scheduling and infrastructure monitoring into a web-based environment, allowing both technical and non-technical users to operate Disguise systems alongside wider AV installations. Two new Designer features, Looks and Compositions, introduce API-friendly structures for adjusting layer properties and managing media lifecycles. At the Planar booth, Disguise will display VX media servers and the portable X1 software solution, which lets teams build and deliver single-output shows without a dedicated Disguise server.
Where Converged Ecosystems, Automation and Immersion Meet
Viewed together, Visionary, XTEN-AV and Disguise outline a maturing direction for professional AV: converged ecosystems with AV-over-IP routing at their core, AV workflow automation that spans from sales through service, and immersive AV technology tuned for complex, always-on experiences. Visionary’s nexAV We-Cosystem shows how unified software and networked DSP can replace isolated boxes with flexible, IP-based infrastructures. XTEN-AV’s connected operations push the industry to take service and maintenance as seriously as design and installation, with an AI-powered AV platform smoothing that shift. Disguise’s collaborations with Smart Monkeys and Planar highlight how media servers, mapping tools and control platforms are becoming part of one orchestrated canvas. For integrators, consultants and enterprise AV teams, InfoComm’s latest launches signal a move toward platforms that are not only more capable, but also easier to run over the full life of modern AV systems.
