EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In an interview with AV Technology's content director, Cindy Davis, Brian Divine, president of the HARMAN Professional Solutions division, discusses the growth and future plans of the company. He mentions that the business has returned to pre-COVID levels and has seen growth across all sectors, including retail, touring, lighting, and installation. Looking ahead, Divine highlights a focus on the install market, with investments in hardware and software user interfaces. He also discusses the integration of the MUSE programming language into other products and brands within the HARMAN family. Divine discusses the acquisition of FLUX:: and its potential for immersive applications. He also addresses HARMAN's commitment to sustainability, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2040. Divine concludes by discussing the improvements in the supply chain, noting that the company is in a more stable position compared to the height of the pandemic. He also hints at upcoming product releases and the transformation of HARMAN's systems, including advancements in software and user interfaces.
