Christopher Isak

Navigating the rapid evolution of workplace technology requires a deep understanding of macroeconomic data and hardware trajectories. Making long term capital decisions without grasping where the manufacturing sector is headed can leave organizations anchored to outdated platforms. During ISE 2026 in Barcelona, Ted Romanowitz from Futuresource Consulting visited our GPA booth to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the global technology market.

Have you ever had an urgent meeting and couldn’t find the right space? Of course you did. We have all been there. Imagine a newly hired project manager stepping out of the elevator into your flagship headquarters. The interior design is stunning. The lighting is perfect, and the acoustic treatment is flawless. But it is 9:55 a.m., and she needs a huddle room for a crucial client call. She checks her phone. Every single room on the floor is fully booked.

When global enterprises plan massive workspace modernization projects, finding a partner capable of executing an overarching collaboration strategy with deep local expertise is the ultimate challenge. Today, GPA is strengthening its position as that go-to partner with the opening of a brand new office in Pune, India.

Imagine the central command center or the flagship architectural lobby of a global tech headquarters. It is high noon, and sunlight is pouring through the floor-to-ceiling glass. A critical live data visualization or a high-production brand film is playing on the massive video wall. Suddenly, the intense ambient light washes the contrast out into a milky gray. A cluster of damaged pixels from a recent cleaning mishap draws the eye like a magnet, ruining the visual fidelity. For the stakeholders in the room, the experience is incredibly underwhelming. For remote teams or public audiences watching a live broadcast feed of the space, distracting scan lines crawl across the screen constantly. 

Looking for the latest in AV technology? The upcoming InfoComm China, held from 15–17 April 2026 at the China National Convention Center, presents the perfect opportunity to plan your visit.

Providing a consistent user experience across global corporate venues requires deep expertise and reliable technology partners. Enterprise IT and facilities managers cannot afford technical friction when organizing major offsite events.

Standardizing sustainable AV integrations across borders is a massive challenge. Discover how GPA leaders from EMEA, the Americas, and APAC are turning regional friction into shared global solutions following their recent panel at ISE 2026.

Sujith Sivaram, Managing Director at ESCO, and Lex Strauss, APAC Consulting Lead for Office Technology at Ernst & Young, recently sat down to map out a comprehensive blueprint for IT and facilities leaders on how to future-proof modern workspaces. Featured in The ESCO Times, their conversation offers insights on getting workplace technology right the first time.

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 signaled a definitive maturation for the audiovisual sector. As 92,170 attendees and 1,751 exhibitors gathered at the Fira de Barcelona this February, it was clear that the industry has moved beyond the hardware novelty phase. While 101,000 square meters of technology filled the venue, the focus was not about technical specifications; it was about solving real-world friction in an era of flat budgets and shifting workplace cultures.

On April 16, 2026, the world of workplace technology comes alive at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. FORTÉ LIVE Germany marks the debut of North America’s premier tech expo format on European soil, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and technology enthusiasts for an unprecedented experience.

Conference audio goes way back. A collection of single-purpose black boxes has defined professional audio in the enterprise. A DSP for processing, a codec for communication, and receivers for wireless microphones, alongside the installed microphones and speakers themselves, each represented a separate hardware investment. Beyond the capital expense, each box added layers of design, installation, and configuration costs, while consuming rack space and power.