We make certain assumptions about AV Technology readers: you have nuanced knowledge of the pros and cons of AV. You know it because you live with it, operate it, repair it (or pray for its demise). You are there when the auditorium mic doesn't work during graduation. You train new staffers on your network video. You migrate servers when offices relocate. You back up terabytes of critical data.

Our mission at AV Technology is to create a forum where decision makers like you can candidly discuss these issues and the products that make it happen (or not). For instance, this month’s Reality Check feature (Page 20) is an industry first—an in-depth examination of the cost, care, and ROI of immersive 3D systems. We asked the tech managers at UC Davis and KAUST in Saudi Arabia if these complex systems are worth the hassle.

In Display Advances, industry guru Alan C. Brawn gets into the nitty gritty of display developments. He hedges his bets on which advancements will catch traction this year, including Laser Phosphor Displays and Pixel Qi. Because we believe in analyzing the news, not just regurgitating it, we offer Net Neutrality: News Analysis. Read what your peers think about the FCC decision.

Critical to this mission is our brand new look—a bold redesign by our art director, Todd Berkowitz, that we expect will showcase in print the best bits of content being created online. We hope you enjoy it. Let us know by logging in or sending me an email!