AV Software Platforms Take Center Stage
AV software platforms are integrated environments that combine AV-over-IP routing, control, automation, content management and AI-assisted design tools to help teams design, deploy, operate and support live event technology and enterprise AV systems from a single connected interface. At InfoComm, this shift from hardware silos to software-defined workflows is clear. Instead of stitching together separate tools for design, routing, DSP, control and service, integrators are turning to unified platforms that can scale from single rooms to campus-wide or multi-venue networks. These platforms sit at the intersection of IT and AV, aligning with modern networked audio, IP video and cloud services. For enterprises, that means more consistent user experiences and easier lifecycle management. For live event producers, it opens the door to immersive AV solutions that can be programmed, monitored and updated like software products rather than one-off installations.
Visionary’s nexAV We-Cosystem and Converged AV-over-IP Routing
Visionary Solutions’ nexAV We-Cosystem targets converged AV and IT environments by combining AV-over-IP routing and switching, audio DSP processing, room and enterprise control, device discovery, workflow orchestration and user-interface development in one AV software platform. According to Visionary, the Flex Architecture DSP framework and integrated Audio Engine sit at its core, using template-based DSP workflows that speed deployment while still allowing customization for hospitality, conferencing and enterprise-wide AV deployments. Native Dante and AES67 support connect the platform to modern networked audio, from single rooms to campus-scale systems. Visionary also builds its control environment on Node-RED, an open-source, flow-based framework common in automation and enterprise integration, which Visionary says gives nexAV continuous improvement at a scale closed platforms cannot match. With AV-over-IP routing integrated at the software level, integrators can design around operational needs instead of hardware limitations.
XTEN-AV Connects Design, Delivery and Service for Integrators
XTEN-AV positions its AI-powered AV design and workflow automation system as a connected AV operations platform that spans the full project lifecycle. The toolset already covers AI-assisted audiovisual project workflows, AV design automation, proposal generation, documentation and project delivery management. Now XTEN-AV is expanding into post-install operations with X-PRO Service, a framework for service coordination, maintenance workflows, technician scheduling and recurring support within the same ecosystem. “AV integrators don’t stop supporting a client once installation is complete,” said Sahil Dhingra, co-founder and CEO of XTEN-AV. By replacing scattered spreadsheets, email threads and standalone ticketing tools, XTEN-AV aims to give teams clearer visibility and fewer redundant systems. Its tagline, “Design it. Deliver it. Service it. All inside XTEN-AV,” underlines the goal: one AV software platform that supports design, delivery and long-term support for enterprise AV and live event technology deployments.
Disguise Pushes Immersive AV Solutions for Live Experiences
Disguise focuses on immersive AV solutions for live entertainment and attractions, updating its toolset and partnerships to support complex media workflows. A new version of Mapping Matter, its web-based projection mapping solution, lets users visualize projects with an extended projector library, LED tile and projection mirror integration, plus layer-based project files to compare setups. Disguise will show an integration with ISAAC at the Smart Monkeys booth that adds CMS, scheduling and infrastructure monitoring so operators can control Disguise systems alongside wider AV installations from a browser. Two new Designer software features, Looks and Compositions, introduce API-controlled parameters and transportable media packages for more flexible playback and media lifecycle management. With VX servers and the portable X1 software solution on display, Disguise shows how live event technology can move from hardware-centric pipelines to software-driven, network-aware platforms that scale across immersive venues and always-on experiences.
What These Platforms Mean for Integrators and Enterprises
Across Visionary, XTEN-AV and Disguise, a common pattern appears: AV-over-IP routing, AI-assisted workflows and immersive media tools are converging into unified AV software platforms. For integrators, this means design, deployment and service can live in connected environments instead of isolated tools, reducing manual coordination and improving visibility across projects. Enterprises gain consistent control frameworks, networked audio alignment and the ability to scale from single rooms to campus-wide systems without redesigning from scratch. Live event producers and themed attractions benefit from platforms that support mapping, content management and monitoring through APIs and browser-based interfaces. As InfoComm highlights these trends, the future of AV looks more like software operations: template-driven DSP, flow-based control, cloud-ready service workflows and IMMERSIVE AV solutions that can be maintained, iterated and expanded as living systems rather than static installations.
