OpenAV Cloud members are united by one key goal: Building an open, connected AV future. To ensure the success of OpenAV Cloud and drive industry-wide transformation, members are expected to:

• Adopt Open APIs – Commit to having a cloud platform with open read-and-write APIs within the first 12 months of joining.
• Collaborate on Standards – Actively contribute to best practices, security protocols, and interoperability guidelines for the AV industry.

In addition OpenAV Cloud members are committed to these principles:

• Customers First – We commit to giving our customers the flexibility to choose and innovate by ensuring a seamlessly integrated AV experience across different brands and platforms
• Open APIs – We commit to develop and maintain read-write open, cloud APIs that will enable true cross-platform compatibility
• Data access – We commit to allow customers to access their data with export capabilities
• Security & Privacy - We commit to ensuring that all customer data is adhering to security and data protection best practices 
• Industry-wide inclusion - We commit to be open to all AV stakeholders who adopt OpenAV Cloud’s core principals, fostering collaboration over exclusivity 

• For the benefit of our industry - Proprietary systems prevent our industry from delivering today’s customer requirements and expectations. As an industry, we need to adopt an open, fully integrated cloud approach.
• Lead the Industry – As industry leaders, we see our responsibility in setting the path, and shaping the future of AV, to ensure it keeps thriving.
• Collaborate & Innovate – Work with other AV leaders to shape the future of the AV industry.
• Set the Standard – Take an active role in defining best practices and frameworks.
• Market Recognition – Establish yourself as a leader and a pioneer in the significant transformation of the AV industry.

Who can join OpenAV Cloud, and what does it cost?

Nothing right now. Any organization connected to the AV industry may join for free. 

What does it mean to be a member?

It means that you support the concept of open cloud APIs, and that you’re becoming part of a movement that’ll transform the industry. Each member company decides if/how/to what extent it wants to be involved in committees / setting the path forward. 

Do I have to be a manufacturer to be a member?

No! Any technology member is welcome to join. We have industry partners, and are exploring ways to add developers, consultants and SIs in a more formal way. Please contact us for more details.

Are there any standards published yet?

Not yet –the objective of the group is to create a standard at some point, and currently encourage and work for API openness and accessibility.

Can system integrators join this initiative?

We are working on the framework to combine them as part of the initiative. Definitely get the details of interested people and we’ll be sure to update them. 

What is the timeline for a standard?

We just formed this group, so all the foundations are being laid out right now, but we are hopeful to have some guidelines published next year. 

I’m planning projects next year – is there anything I need to keep in mind?

We would recommend you try to stay away from proprietary protocols and make sure you choose vendors who support open cloud APIs.

Is AVIXA involved in this? 

The initiative and AVIXA are in touch and are experimenting in what manner AVIXA should be involved. More to come.