Deals and partnerships define this week in AV.

Consolidation, consolidation, consolidation. This is the word echoing around every trade show and back-room meeting. This industry has many players with their own strengths and drawbacks, and the answer to standing strong on a competitive market appears to be unification. AUO Display Plus has announced its intention to acquire Avocor , while in the Middle East, SY Electronics has entered into a strategic partnership with AVETCO L.L.C. to distribute the company's products.

Continued consolidation could see our market change rapidly, as bigger and bigger players gain ground against the 'traditional' competition, we could be talking more about partnerships and even greater collaboration between vendors.

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