AV equipment wholesalers are changing faster than you think
The wholesale layer of the AV industry has never been static. But the pace of change in the past few years has moved well beyond the incremental shifts that procurement teams could comfortably absorb between annual supplier reviews. AV equipment wholesalers who are genuinely adapting to this environment look meaningfully different from those who are maintaining the appearance of capability while quietly falling behind. This article examines what is changing, why it matters, and how buyers can position themselves to benefit rather than absorb the cost of a wholesale landscape in transition. The Technology Transition Reshaping Wholesale AV The product landscape in conference room AV has shifted more rapidly in the past four years than in the preceding decade. Laser projection has largely displaced lamp-based technology in commercial environments. Wireless presentation and collaboration systems have moved from premium add-ons to standard expectations. USB-C and multi-platform connect...