RUCKUS Networks Expands Pro AV Switch Portfolio, Partners with Crestron and SDVoE Alliance
Event summary
- RUCKUS Networks, a Vistance Networks business, expanded its Pro AV ICX® network switch portfolio on February 3, 2026.
- The new switches are AV-optimized and pre-configured for compatibility with existing AV solutions.
- RUCKUS formed strategic partnerships with Crestron and joined the SDVoE Alliance to accelerate AV-over-IP adoption.
- The expanded portfolio is interoperable with Crestron’s DM NVX AV-over-IP platform.
The big picture
RUCKUS Networks' expansion of its Pro AV switch portfolio aligns with the broader industry shift toward Ethernet-based AV-over-IP systems. The strategic partnerships with Crestron and the SDVoE Alliance underscore the growing demand for standardized, scalable AV networking solutions. This move positions RUCKUS to capitalize on the increasing adoption of AV-over-IP in commercial environments such as education, hospitality, and professional residential settings.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- The pace at which AV-over-IP replaces legacy video transport solutions in professional AV environments.
- Partnership Impact
- How the collaboration with Crestron and SDVoE Alliance will influence RUCKUS’s market positioning.
- Deployment Efficiency
- Whether pre-configured switches will significantly reduce deployment times and resource requirements for AV networks.
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