In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, most corporates and IT-driven enterprises are embracing cloud-first strategies. Cloud deployments offer the agility to scale, faster implementation cycles, and reduced upfront costs—making them an obvious choice for infrastructure planning. Naturally, many organizations now prioritize OpEx models over capital-intensive investments, especially for IT services.
However, when it comes to Audio Visual (AV) and Broadcast & Media technologies, this shift requires more caution and deeper evaluation.
Not All Infrastructure Can Be Cloud-Native
While it’s true that 60–75% of infrastructure can comfortably move to cloud platforms, the remaining percentage still relies heavily on on-premise, hardware-dependent solutions. In the AV and Broadcast domain, these systems play a critical role in real-time communication, collaboration, and content delivery.
Historically seen as “peripheral” or support equipment, devices such as video conferencing systems, encoders/decoders, displays, and control room gear are now central to delivering high-impact executive communication, hybrid events, and global broadcasts.
Why You Still Need to Plan CapEx for AV/Broadcast
Modern AV and Broadcast devices must support mission-critical communication, making their reliability and performance non-negotiable. As cloud usage increases, companies must not overlook:
– Cameras and PTZ systems
– Broadcast-grade VC solutions
– Media encoders/decoders
– Studio display walls and LED volumes
– Signal routing and redundancy systems
These technologies require CapEx planning, as they are not easily shifted into cloud-delivered services. Without proactive budgeting, businesses risk aging infrastructure, increased support issues, and communication breakdowns.
The Right Approach for Enterprises
To ensure AV and Broadcast investments align with overall technology goals, we recommend:
– Conducting a detailed technical audit of current systems
– Mapping devices by usage, lifecycle, and criticality
– Categorizing infrastructure as retain, refresh, or replace
– Aligning CapEx requests with business and IT priorities
-Planning spares and upgrades to minimize risk and downtime
Final Thoughts
As organizations modernize and migrate workloads to the cloud, AV and Broadcast infrastructure deserves equal attention in annual planning cycles. These systems are no longer just “support tools”—they’re integral to how companies connect, communicate, and operate globally.
At Audvids, we help enterprises bridge this gap—offering expert consulting, design, and planning services to ensure your AV and Broadcast infrastructure is future-ready, cost-effective, and high-performing.
You can reach out us at info@avsspl.com
