Visionary Solutions debuts converged nexAV software platform at InfoComm 2026
Visionary Solutions will showcase its updated AV-over-IP hardware and software at InfoComm 2026, including the XB5 USB-C Conferencing Bridge and 5 Series Wallplates, which deliver 4K60 video and integrate with their 1GbE AV-over-IP ecosystem. The company will also highlight its PackeTV IPTV platform and nexAV We-Cosystem, designed for unified AV-over-IP routing, audio processing, and workflow orchestration. These innovations aim to simplify audiovisual deployments and enhance interoperability across various sectors.
Key Takeaways
- The nexAV We-Cosystem integrates Node-RED to allow flow-based automation between AV hardware, cloud services, and building management systems.
- The XB5 Conferencing Bridge provides bi-directional 4K60 4:4:4 video and 100W of power delivery via a single USB-C cable.
- Integrated Audio Engine supports native Dante and AES67 workflows, leveraging Visionary’s proprietary Flex Architecture DSP.
- New 5 Series Wallplates, including the DuetE5-WP-C, offer in-wall AV-over-IP encoding with integrated Bluetooth audio options.
Why It Matters
The shift toward converged AV/IT management is accelerating as hardware margins compress and software-defined orchestration becomes the primary value driver for enterprise integrators. By embedding Node-RED and native AES67 audio processing into its 1GbE ecosystem, Visionary Solutions is moving from a component manufacturer to a full-stack platform provider. This reduces the need for external control processors in standard conferencing and hospitality environments, directly challenging established control vendors. Watch for the adoption rate of the 'We-Cosystem' specifically in large-scale corporate deployments where IT teams prize centralized, software-driven device discovery and unified routing management over discrete hardware silos.
Additional Context
The global AV-over-IP market is experiencing a significant transition from hardware-centric sales to software-defined ecosystems. Per Cognitive Market Research in May 2025, the sector is projected to reach $19.1 billion by 2033, with North America currently commanding nearly 38% of global revenue. While hardware like encoders and decoders still accounted for more than 50% of market share in early 2025, software-based control and management platforms are documented as the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 9.4%, according to DataIntelo reporting from May 2026. This shift is driven by enterprise demand for systems that integrate with existing IT infrastructure rather than requiring proprietary matrix switchers. Interoperability remains a critical competitive battleground. Industry initiatives like the AIMS Alliance’s IPMX (Internet Protocol Media Experience) standard are gaining floor space at InfoComm 2026, with Macnica and other vendors demonstrating 1GbE and 10GbE workflows that bridge broadcast and Pro AV requirements, per 4rfv in June 2026. Visionary’s decision to build its nexAV platform around open-source tools like Node-RED aligns with this broader movement away from vendor-locked control environments. Additionally, the recent rebalancing of the AV stack has placed higher importance on audio quality; project-level data cited at ISE 2026 indicates that enterprise buyers are allocating larger percentages of budgets to networked audio and DSP to support hybrid work models.
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