Whether you're outfitting a new meeting room, replacing an aging projector, or installing digital signage across multiple locations, choosing the right commercial display can be overwhelming. With LCD displays, Direct View LED, interactive touch displays, and projection systems all offering different advantages, knowing where to start isn't always easy. This guide covers all you need to know.

Planning a Microsoft Teams Room in 2026? This guide covers Teams Rooms hardware, licensing, BYOD vs. dedicated meeting spaces, AI-powered features, room design considerations, and how to choose the right solution for small, medium, and large meeting rooms.

Over the last several years, AV-over-IP has become increasingly common in meeting spaces, campuses, and large commercial facilities. As it continues to grow, another term has started appearing alongside it: IPMX. Understanding what AV-over-IP and IPMX does within an AV system and how it differs from traditional integration can help make ensure your space does exactly what you need it to.

Audio was one of the biggest themes at InfoComm 2026. Rather than introducing one game-changing product, manufacturers focused on making commercial audio systems easier to install, easier to manage, and more flexible for today's meeting rooms, classrooms, and shared spaces. Here are some of the announcements that caught our attention:

The Canadian federal government announced a return to work mandate starting July 6, 2026. As office occupancy increases, having the right meeting room technology in place can be the difference between a workplace that feels overcrowded and one that just works. The question isn't if employees are returning to the office, it’s will your meeting spaces and workplace technology be ready when they do.

Most meetings today include a mix of in-room and remote participants, which makes the hybrid meeting room one of the most important spaces in any office. The right AV technology can make a huge difference in how teams communicate and collaborate. But choosing the right solution starts with understanding the room, the people using it, and the goals you're trying to achieve.

Evolving far beyond entertainment venues and concert stages, video walls can be built to fit nearly any space, whether it’s a large auditorium backdrop, a multiuse display in a school gymnasium, a feature wall in a corporate lobby, or an outdoor event screen. Their flexibility, visibility, and long-term reliability are why they are being integrated into any space. 

Outdated boardroom technology isn’t just inconvenient, it impacts productivity, communication, collaboration, and the overall meeting experience. AV systems are designed to simplify workflows, improve reliability, and support the way teams work today. Identifying these warning signs early can help organizations plan upgrades strategically rather than reacting to ongoing issues.

Incorporating AV solutions into educational environments is not just about adopting new technology; it’s about enabling better teaching and learning outcomes. Each tool addresses a specific challenge, whether it is engagement, collaboration, or operational efficiency.

BYOD has become increasingly popular in the past several years, contributing to the standard for hybrid-work and collaboration. It offers a cost-effective, flexible, user-friendly way for individuals to utilize the systems available on the device most familiar to them. However, is BYOD only set ups the right choice?

While both meeting rooms and boardrooms are designed for collaboration, the type of meetings held in each and the expectations that come with them vary significantly. That means the audio visual technology supporting those spaces needs to be just as intentional. From quick team huddles to high-stakes executive discussions, aligning AV solutions with the room’s purpose is key to creating productive, seamless experiences.

Discover why early AV integration is critical for commercial projects. Learn how planning audiovisual systems from day one improves performance and quality, reduces costs, and future-proofs your space.

Dependable technology is essential to successful business meetings. Meeting room AV issues distracts and frustrates participants, leading to misunderstandings and strained professional relationships. Paying attention to common AV challenges is critical for creating a meeting environment that truly supports productivity.

Sound masking is a tech-based, proactive solution, while acoustic panels offer passive and material-based sound control. Both target specific challenges, but understanding how they work is key to designing spaces that sound as good as they function.

AV technology isn't always about massive displays or over-the-top sound systems. The goal above everything else is to provide solutions that improve efficiency and the end-user experience. Acoustic panels may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about AV, but the benefits they provide are undeniable.

Shure, a leading name in audio technology, offers a range of wireless microphone systems that cater to different needs and environments. But with so many options of signal type and microphone variety, it can be hard to pick which system is right for you.

Discover the essential AV solution for businesses. Learn how public address systems improve safety, streamline operations, and enhance communication effectively.

Discover how Evolution AV's interactive digital signage with touch capabilities and live content transforms visitor experiences in public venues across Canada.

Create learning environments with audiovisual solutions for lecture halls. Discover how Evolution AV can transform educational spaces with expert AV integration.

Among the most transformative tools in education today are interactive displays, cutting-edge devices that replace traditional whiteboards and projectors, offering an immersive learning experience that engages students on multiple levels. Discover more about this transformation!

Modern work environments are dynamic ecosystems and audiovisual technology is at the forefront of this transformation. Let's explore how these technologies fundamentally transform work environments and drive business success.

In this article, we’ll take a look at what sets analog and digital public address systems apart, and how you can get the features of a modern paging system using existing equipment.  

TGL (or Tomorrow’s Golf League) is a revolutionary concept combining the latest in golf simulator technology with some pretty impressive AV technology. In this article, we’ll take a look at the technology driving SoFi Center and how commercial AV solutions work to elevate the presentation of this new league.

For large format display in spaces like houses of worship, projection systems can be one of the most cost effective options. However, shopping for a projection system can be confusing—with many variables to consider. In this article, we’ll tell you how we choose a projector, and how to decide which projector & screen combination is right for you.

While USB-C connectors all fit together, cables and device support can vary, leading to confusion and systems not working. In this post, we’ll get into the details of the USB specification so you know what cables to use when, and why.

A 2014 study found that employees lost up to 86 minutes of productivity per day due to noise distractions. However, sound masking systems can help. Using noise generators and emitters can increase privacy, reduce liability, and even increase employee satisfaction.

Nowadays, large format (bigger than a single TV) displays come in many different formats. Here at Evolution, we often get questions about the difference between the two main types of large format display: LED walls and LCD walls.

InfoComm 2026 showed that the conversation around displays is no longer just about resolution or screen size. From all-in-one LED systems and Micro LED advancements to next-generation projection and centralized management tools, manufacturers are making high-performance display technology more accessible for everyone. Here are some of the announcements that stood out:

Audio was one of the biggest themes at InfoComm 2026. Rather than introducing one game-changing product, manufacturers focused on making commercial audio systems easier to install, easier to manage, and more flexible for today's meeting rooms, classrooms, and shared spaces. Here are some of the announcements that caught our attention:

Here’s a quick look at Crestron’s newest collection, Engineering a Culture of Collaboration. Instead of treating meeting room technology as separate pieces of hardware, the new lineup is built around creating a connected ecosystem that feels consistent across every room type. 

The Bose Professional MSA12X goes beyond conventional loudspeaker design. By combining precise beam steering, integrated processing, and scalable deployment, it gives system designers a higher level of control in spaces where clarity is often difficult to achieve.

The result is simple: clearer speech, more consistent coverage, and fewer compromises between performance and architecture.

Today, we’re taking a look at Crestron’s new solution for high-impact video conferencing spaces, which combines their cutting edge technologies like their Automate VX camera framing system, NVX video and audio distribution, wireless presentation, and room control and automation systems into one next-generation meeting experience.

Shure, a leading name in audio technology, offers a range of wireless microphone systems that cater to different needs and environments. But with so many options of signal type and microphone variety, it can be hard to pick which system is right for you.

This week on Tech Tuesday we're diving into digital signage with the LOFT DS2 Commercial Display! With a built in digital signage player and orientation sensor, the DS2 is a great choice for digital signage displays—and has a few big-display tricks up its sleeve.

This week, we’re taking a look at a product that merges Yealink’s boardroom and personal phone experience into an all-in-one device that brings the one-touch meeting experience to the desk: the Yealink Deskvision A24.

When you’re trying to improve the audio experience in your spaces, there are a lot of high-tech, fancy upgrades you can make. However, there’s one easy way to improve sound quality for both speakers and microphones—acoustic treatment! Using absorption and diffusion panels and baffles, you can make sure your space sounds great without compromising aesthetics.

Today, on Tech Tuesday, we're looking at Biamp's foray into the USB video bar market. With an impressive 27 mic array and super easy setup, the VBC2500 provides great sound in an easy-to-use package.

Sennheiser’s TeamConnect 2 is a go-to for larger spaces, but now there’s a perfect fit for smaller rooms! Meet the new TeamConnect Ceiling Medium—designed for small to medium spaces with the same top-notch quality.

Crestron’s AirMedia system features multiple ways to do wireless screen sharing and bring-your-own-device meetings beyond just using a dongle—supporting AirPlay, Chromecast, Miracast, and driver-free screen sharing.

This week on Tech Tuesday, we’re taking a look at the smallest video bar in the Yealink MeetingBar Series! We’ve talked a lot about video bars from Yealink over the last little while, and they’ve worked great for us, but there’s always been a bit of a hole in their product line: something small, simple and affordable to enable Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms in huddle spaces. Now they have, and we’ve gotten hands on with it: the Yealink A10.

A longtime provider of IP phone systems, Yealink has branched out a lot more in recent years to meeting room systems. However, upon looking at them from the outside, the product lines seem a bit confusing. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into Yealink’s video conferencing products, what sets them apart from each other, and the best ways to use them.

When building and deploying meeting rooms, we often turn to Poly as one of our trusted partners. Formerly known as Polycom, they’ve been producing collaboration solutions since 1990, including a rather impressive lineup of video bars, cameras, and microphones. Their naming convention, however, leaves a lot to be desired. Here is our breakdown of the Poly Studio lineup of video conferencing devices (and how we use them).

This week, we're taking a look at Crestron's Virtual Control platform: a software-based control solution that can scale up quickly with zero friction, and that makes device management and system redundancy simple.

We’re taking a look at some new developments in the boardroom video conferencing world—Microsoft’s new Teams Signature Experience—and what this new room concept means for the future of boardroom video conferencing.

Panasonic have sent over their latest entry in the projection technology world that provides a 4K image—and also packs a few nifty tricks up its sleeve.

Our partners at Neat have taken their framing and noise cancelling technology from their boardroom systems and packed it into a personal sized device for the modern office: the Neat Frame.

Jabra has made a name for themselves throughout the years with some fantastic headsets and speakerphones, and they’ve taken that experience and put it into their entrant in the video bar market: the Jabra Panacast 50.  

Our friends at Bose have been hard at work, and have come up with a speaker that provides the audio coverage of a conventional PA speaker with the low profile of a ceiling speaker—the Bose EdgeMax EM90 and EM180.  

This week on Tech Tuesdays, we’re doing something a little different. We’re taking a look back at some of the most impressively designed spaces that we’ve had the pleasure of working on. 

Paging all schools: the next generation of intercom is here to see you! Today on Tech Tuesday, we’re taking a look at the TOAlert Communication System—an all-in-one intercom, bell scheduling, and digital signage system.

This week, we’ve got a big product to unveil – literally. We’ve been working with LOFT Technologies since their inception, and we’re excited to show off their latest product: the D3 Series Interactive Display.

Welcome back to Tech Tuesday! Today, we’re zooming out a bit from our usual product focus and taking a look at the latest comprehensive classroom audio system from FrontRow: the ezRoom system and Elevate microphones!

This week on Tech Tuesday, we’re taking a look at the evolution (pardon the pun) of the everyday classroom staple: the document camera. With multiple modes of connectivity and built in Wi-Fi, the Lumens DC-W80 redefines the capabilities of a document camera.

Huddly has been creating compact, easy to use conferencing cameras for years, and we’ve installed their products, like the Huddly IQ camera, in small and medium sized meeting rooms across Canada. Today, we’re looking at something for the big rooms: an extremely small and extremely mighty conferencing camera for larger spaces—the new Huddly L1.

With an integrated camera, PC, and touchscreen, the LG One:Quick Works puts everything you need for video conferencing into one sleek bundle.

Welcome back to Tech Tuesday! Our featured partner this week is one who needs no introduction (but we’ll give them one anyways). Samsung has been a global leader in technology development for over 30 years, and they’ve brought their history or innovation along to this: the Samsung QBR Series Signage.