Connected is Midwich’s industry insight magazine, created for AV professionals who want to understand not just what is changing in technology, but why those changes matter.
Each edition brings together perspectives from across the AV ecosystem, exploring the trends, technologies and ideas shaping how modern environments are designed, experienced and trusted. From collaboration and education to smart buildings, public safety and immersive experiences, Connected examines how AV is evolving as part of wider digital infrastructure.
Rather than focusing solely on products, the magazine looks at the decisions, strategies and systems behind successful deployments. It is written for resellers, integrators and consultants navigating an increasingly interconnected market, while also offering valuable perspective for end users looking to better understand the industry.
Across every issue, the aim remains the same: to provide clear insight into where the AV industry is heading and what that means in practice.
The conversations around AV are different than they were a few years ago. Customers are asking how technology can improve experiences, simplify spaces, make smarter investments and respond to changing expectations, not simply which product to choose.
The Autumn 2026 edition of Connected explores those questions across workplace, AI, education, retail, broadcast, visitor attractions and more. From ambient intelligence and student attention to content quality and better project planning, it brings together practical perspectives to support better customer conversations. It also looks ahead to Tech Xpo 2026, where many of these themes will continue in person.
Read nowCustomers increasingly begin with a challenge, not a specification. Explore why the strongest AV projects focus on outcomes first, and how Tech Xpo 2026 brings together the expertise, technologies and services behind better solutions.
Read nowAmbient intelligence takes AI beyond prompts and chatbots into environments that sense, understand and respond automatically. Explore how this could influence meeting spaces, smart buildings, user experience, privacy and data governance.
Read nowStudents bring expectations shaped by highly interactive digital environments into the classroom. This article explores how AV can support participation, flexibility and engagement while helping learning spaces feel clearer, more active and more intuitive.
Read nowAs workplace technology becomes more complex, customers are looking for greater consistency. Biamp explores how unified ecosystems can simplify deployment, management and user experience while supporting a more scalable approach to workplace AV.
Read nowBroadcast and AV are converging as organisations expect to create higher-quality video. Kriss Hampton-Joyce explores the workflows, production technology and creative skills increasingly crossing into corporate, education and live AV environments.
Read nowJenny Hicks and Jake Pendlebury explore how projection, immersive audio, interactive systems and accessible technologies can bring stories to life while allowing the technology itself to blend naturally into the visitor experience.
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From workplace AI and student engagement to broadcast-quality content, flexible environments and smarter project planning, the Autumn 2026 edition explores the questions and challenges behind today's AV conversations.
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This edition explores how retail AV is becoming more connected, intelligent and commercially focused. From retail media networks and personalisation to sustainability and store intelligence, it examines the technologies shaping the next generation of retail experiences.
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This edition of Connected uses ISE as a lens to explore the trends shaping the AV industry, from evolving technologies to more mature, outcome-led thinking. With expert perspectives across sectors, it focuses on how AV is being designed, deployed and trusted within wider ecosystems.
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From smarter hybrid workspaces to sustainable tech, AI integration and the future of public safety, we spotlight the people, products and ideas shaping what’s next.
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Learn about AV sector challenges, smart technology applications and how audio innovations pave the way to increased accessibility.
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Following the success of ISE 2025, discover insights on entertainment, workplace, broadcast and home cinema trends from Midwich specialists.
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Discover insights about supporting neurodiversity in education and the workplace, AI's impact on the design industry and what the new EU AI act entails.
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Learn about the global landscape for sustainability legislation, brands setting the standard for sustainability, green projection, e-waste and innovations in live events.
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Inside the first edition of 2024, discover new trends uncovered at ISE, the relationship between technology and wellbeing and insights about cyber resilience.
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Are you pro AI? Read the various arguments for and against AI, exploring the latest AV products and AI's impact on the smart home, digital signage, DJing and more.
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Read a holistic overview of the possibilities offered by EdTech, exploring topics such as blended learning and the value of music and gamification in the classroom!
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Dive into the trends and insights uncovered at ISE 2023 in a wide range of sectors including education, smart buildings, UC&C, signage and content production.
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From workplace AI and student engagement to broadcast-quality content, flexible environments and smarter project planning, the Autumn 2026 edition explores the questions and challenges behind today's AV conversations.
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This edition of Connected uses ISE as a lens to explore the trends shaping the AV industry, from evolving technologies to more mature, outcome-led thinking. With expert perspectives across sectors, it focuses on how AV is being designed, deployed and trusted within wider ecosystems.
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From smarter hybrid workspaces to sustainable tech, AI integration and the future of public safety, we spotlight the people, products and ideas shaping what’s next.
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Learn about AV sector challenges, smart technology applications and how audio innovations pave the way to increased accessibility.
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Following the success of ISE 2025, discover insights on entertainment, workplace, broadcast and home cinema trends from Midwich specialists.
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Learn about supporting neurodiversity in education and the workplace alongside exclusive insights from the UK leading AV technology event!
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Learn about sustainable tech and how it is creating pathways for a greener future with industry experts.
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Explore the top tech trends of 2024 and how to level up your technology experience!
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In this edition, we’ve dedicated our pages to exploring AI ethics, how it’s making businesses more productive and successful and how it’s sparking new creative concepts. But it’s more than a collection of articles; it’s a tapestry of knowledge and imagination. We invite you to join us to learn, reflect and imagine the possibilities.
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Read a holistic overview of the possibilities offered by EdTech, exploring topics such as blended learning and the value of music and gamification in the classroom!
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Dive into the trends and insights uncovered at ISE 2023 in a wide range of sectors including education, smart buildings, UC&C, signage and content production.
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This technology magazine explores how technology has transformed the entertainment, film and music industry with virtual production, Esports and the Metaverse.
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Discover evolving flexible workspaces, how to enhance collaboration and strengthen communication and the benefit of activity based working and agile working.
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Welcome to the first edition of Connected Magazine! Read more about becoming an AV influencer, greenwashing, BYOM, smart buildings and remote production.
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