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Pull up a chair in our virtual conference room as we chat with industry experts about collaboration and experience technology. We explore the latest audio visual and unified communications solutions designed to create better user experiences. Brought to you by AVI-SPL. AVI-SPL is a global technology solutions leader that ignites confidence and curiosity. We provide unmatched audio visual and unified communications services for IT. Visit avispl.com to explore how we can help you. Explore how we can help you attract and retain customers and employees. Visit avispl.com.

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September 9, 20268 min

The New Workplace Technology Playbook for IT leaders

Workplace technology is evolving beyond individual meeting rooms and collaboration tools. IT leaders are being asked to think more broadly about how connected technology works. We need to create better employee experiences while keeping them manageable at scale. In this episode of The Collaboration Space, AVI-SPL leaders John Bailey and Jared Lederhandler discuss the changing workplace technology landscape and what it means for your IT strategy. Here's how AVI-SPL can help. Listen to the conversation to hear how you can: Think beyond individual collaboration tools and take a more holistic approach to the technology that shapes the workplace experience. Connect technology decisions to business and employee needs while creating experiences that feel intuitive and consistent for users. Manage growing technology environments at scale with greater visibility, proactive monitoring, and services that help reduce demands on internal IT resources. Take a more strategic approach to the technology lifecycle by considering how solutions will be deployed, managed, supported, and refreshed over time. Prepare for what comes next as workplace technology becomes more connected and IT’s role expands from managing systems to helping shape the overall experience. Explore AVI-SPL services. Watch the video episode. Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

July 28, 2026Episode 814 min

Building the Future of AI-Powered Collaboration with HP Poly

In this podcast episode, Nancy Lussier from AVI-SPL sits down with Pat Piwowarczyk from HP Poly to discuss how AI is transforming workplace collaboration today and what IT teams should prioritize as they build a future-ready technology strategy. Visit https://avispl.com/hp-poly/ to learn more or shop now. We discuss how HP Poly is using AI to improve meeting experiences through intelligent audio and video, create more consistent collaboration across meeting rooms and personal workspaces, and connect devices, software, and management tools into a smarter workplace ecosystem. You'll hear insights into: How AI is improving the everyday meeting experience Why high-quality audio and video are essential for AI-powered collaboration How HP Poly is creating connected workplace experiences beyond the meeting room Why integrated devices, software, and management platforms deliver greater business value Best practices for managing collaboration technology at enterprise scale The importance of security, standardization, and interoperability How to build a flexible collaboration strategy that adapts as AI continues to evolve Learn how AVI-SPL and HP Poly help organizations design, deploy, manage, and optimize collaboration technology around the world. Visit https://avispl.com/hp-poly/ to learn more or shop now. #AICollaboration #HybridWork #HPPoly #CollaborationTechnology #MeetingRooms #UnifiedCommunications #FutureOfWork #EnterpriseIT #ITLeadership #WorkplaceTechnology #AVISPL Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

July 9, 2026Episode 713 min

How to Simplify Multi-Vendor Collaboration Technology Management

In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, you'll see how Symphony brings together multi-vendor collaboration technology for proactive monitoring, analytics, and simplified IT management. Laurie Berg walks us through a live demo that illustrates how the Symphony platform enables IT teams to maintain consistent experiences across meeting spaces. She shows examples of integrations with Logitech, Legrand AV, and Q-SYS devices and software. Schedule a Symphony demo for your IT team. Symphony allows IT teams to monitor devices holistically, tracking status, packet loss, and performance. This functionality helps resolve issues immediately or address them before they impact end users. Laurie also shares how integrating with leading technology providers saves IT leaders time and fixes issues before they impact end users. Logitech: Symphony integrates with Logitech Sync Cloud Aggregator to monitor aggregated devices, such as the Rally Bar Mini. This also gives you visibility into individual components like mic pods and device health. Legrand AV: Symphony manages Middle Atlantic UPS systems and PDUs, tracking metrics like battery capacity, ping latency, and voltage per outlet. Q-SYS: Symphony integrates with Q-SYS Reflect, enabling monitoring of direct devices such as the Core 500i. This connection also provides firmware and uptime data that aids in tactical and strategic troubleshooting. By maintaining a comprehensive ticket history, Symphony helps teams identify recurring trends (e.g., specific times or environmental conditions), which supports strategic planning and resource optimization. How Symphony communicates with your devices Symphony can connect to any IP-addressable device, either directly or through manufacturer aggregators. Integration is achieved through public APIs and, when necessary, SNMP OIDs. The selection of partners and development of "adapters" is driven by customer demand, trade show trends, and a formal research and testing process. Schedule a Symphony demo for your IT team. Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

June 19, 2026Episode 68 min

Building AI-Ready Meeting Experiences at Scale with Crestron

As AI transforms the workplace, organizations need collaboration technology that is easy to deploy, simple to manage, and ready to scale. In this episode, Crestron's Joel Mulpeter and host Nancy Lussier discuss how the next evolution of collaboration is helping IT leaders deliver consistent meeting experiences across every space. Learn how a common collaboration platform can simplify deployment, support Microsoft Teams and Zoom environments, and provide the processing power needed for AI-driven productivity experiences. You'll also hear why standardization, remote management, and operational simplicity are becoming top priorities for organizations worldwide. Topics include: ✔ Why collaboration technology is evolving ✔ How AI is changing requirements for meeting spaces ✔ The importance of consistency and standardization ✔ Supporting Microsoft Teams and Zoom environments ✔ Scaling collaboration technology across every room ✔ Simplifying management with remote monitoring and visibility ✔ Creating more reliable experiences for end users ✔ What IT leaders should prioritize over the next 12–24 months Whether you're planning new meeting spaces, standardizing globally, or preparing your organization for AI-enabled collaboration, this conversation provides practical insights to help you build a more scalable and future-ready workplace. Learn more about AVI-SPL and Crestron. #Crestron #CollaborationTechnology #MeetingRooms #HybridWork #AI #WorkplaceTechnology #UnifiedCommunications #EnterpriseIT #DigitalWorkplace Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

June 19, 2026Episode 58 min

Improving hybrid collaboration and AI outcomes with Shure

Recorded live from InfoComm, AVI-SPL sits down with Chris Merrick, VP of Global Marketing for Collaboration at Shure. We discuss why professional audio has become essential to delivering better meeting experiences in today's AI-enabled workplace. As expectations for seamless collaboration continue to rise, organizations are looking for ways to ensure everyone is heard clearly, whether they're in the room or joining remotely. In this conversation, we explore how high-quality audio supports productivity, improves meeting equity, and helps organizations get more value from AI-powered tools. You'll also hear how Shure solutions support AI capabilities such as transcription, meeting notes, and other intelligent collaboration experiences that depend on accurate audio capture. Topics include: ✔ Why professional audio is critical to meeting success ✔ The role audio plays in creating consistent hybrid experiences ✔ How better audio improves productivity and meeting equity ✔ Why AI tools depend on high-quality audio input ✔ Supporting AI-powered transcription and meeting notes ✔ What IT leaders should consider when designing future-ready meeting spaces Whether you're refreshing conference rooms, standardizing collaboration technology, or preparing for the next generation of AI-enabled meetings, this discussion offers practical insights for creating experiences employees trust and enjoy. Thank you to Shure for joining us live from InfoComm. Learn more about Shure audio solutions. #Shure #InfoComm #HybridWork #MeetingRooms #ProfessionalAudio #MicrosoftTeams #CollaborationTechnology #AI #UnifiedCommunications #WorkplaceTechnology #EnterpriseIT Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

June 5, 2026Episode 411 min

The Express Lane to Intelligent Collaboration with Microsoft

In this podcast episode, Microsoft's Sarika Kesavan shares insights into Microsoft Teams Rooms Express Install. She discusses ways organizations can transform small meeting spaces into intelligent collaboration hubs in as little as one hour. Discover how pre-engineered room solutions reduce deployment costs, simplify installation, replace unmanaged BYOD rooms, and create a consistent Teams experience that scales across your workplace. Learn more about Microsoft Express Install Microsoft Teams Rooms Express Install is a streamlined approach that helps organizations bring the full Teams Rooms experience to focus rooms and small meeting spaces without the complexity of traditional room builds. We share how Express Install helps organizations: Deploy Teams Rooms in about an hour instead of days or weeks Reduce deployment costs by up to 40-50% compared to traditional room installations Eliminate the need for construction, permits, wall modifications, and extensive cabling Standardize meeting room experiences across locations with repeatable, pre-engineered designs Upgrade more rooms within existing budgets Replace unmanaged BYOD spaces with secure, managed Teams Rooms Deliver one-touch join, content sharing, and a consistent Microsoft Teams experience in every room Gain centralized management and monitoring through Teams Rooms Pro Management Create AI-ready meeting spaces that can take advantage of Microsoft Copilot and future intelligent collaboration capabilities Learn more about Microsoft Express Install Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

May 26, 2026Episode 320 min

Top Ways IT Leaders Save Time with AVI-SPL Symphony

Beyond Monitoring: How Symphony Connects AV, UC, and IT Operations What happens when your monitoring platform does more than just alert you to problems? In this episode of The Collaboration Space, Nancy Lussier sits down with Laurie Berg from AVI-SPL to explore how Symphony helps IT teams move from reactive support to proactive management across AV, UC, and collaboration environments. Laurie shares her unique perspective from more than two decades in the collaboration industry and discusses Symphony’s evolution from a video conferencing monitoring tool into a platform that brings together technology, people, and processes. The conversation highlights how Symphony delivers centralized visibility, intelligent ticketing, dynamic analytics, and integrations with partner technologies like Crestron and LG Electronics. The discussion also explores how Symphony helps IT teams reduce troubleshooting time, improve operational efficiency, and make smarter business decisions using real-time and historical data. Laurie explains how integrations with platforms like Crestron XiO help organizations gain deeper visibility into the entire collaboration space, not just individual devices. The episode also dives into Symphony’s practical approach to AI. Rather than adding unnecessary complexity, Symphony uses AI to improve issue detection, streamline ticketing, and guide Tier 1 troubleshooting for faster resolution times. Learn more about Crestron and LG Business Solutions . Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

May 8, 2026Episode 213 min

Creating Consistent Collaboration Experiences in Every Space with Neat

Before we dive in, sign up here for the May 12, 2026, webcast that we mentioned. Now on to our discussion... In this podcast episode, we explore what truly drives a consistent meeting room experience, and why simplicity, not over‑engineering, is the key to adoption. The conversation highlights how Neat’s consistent product portfolio, paired with built-in machine learning and AI, creates intuitive, reliable experiences for both in-room and remote participants. Learn more about Neat solutions. The “Secret Sauce” of Consistency Neat’s approach is rooted in two foundational elements: Consistent factors across Neat bars and boards, creating a familiar look and feel in every space. Machine learning and AI run behind the scenes to automatically optimize audio and video—whether a room uses a single device or multiple Neat devices for enhanced experiences in larger spaces. The result: better audio, better video, and a seamless experience without added complexity. Designed for the Way People Actually Meet Rather than over-engineering meeting rooms, Neat focuses on what users actually want: Walk into the room Tap “Join” on the touch pad Start the meeting Too often, complex rooms with multiple controllers, phones, cables, and presets discourage use altogether. Scalable, Without Complexity Neat enables organizations to: Establish a standardized room experience Easily scale and enhance rooms by adding multiple Neat devices Avoid manual camera presets, audio tuning, or configuration changes Once devices are added, Neat’s intelligent technology handles the rest—automatically. Extending the Experience to Remote Participants Consistency doesn’t stop at the room; it extends to remote workers as well. With Neat devices like Neat Frame, remote participants benefit from: Easy meeting join experiences High-resolution video and automatic framing Clear audio that makes it feel like you’re in the room Improved engagement through facial expressions and direct conversation, even in large meetings Whether at a desk, in a private office, a hot‑desking location, or a huddle space, the experience remains consistent everywhere. Visibility, Insight, and Readiness We also touch on how organizations can understand whether their spaces are being used and ready when needed, using: Neat Pulse for device and space insights Integration with Symphony for enhanced monitoring and management Learn more about Neat solutions. Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

April 10, 2026Episode 116 min

Shazam! Your AV/IT Insights Wish List Granted

In this episode of The Collaboration Space, we share how IT’s role continues to evolve, including sharing more insights into how and where we work and the spaces we use. Specifically, we’ll dive into how workplace automation and analytics help your real estate and facilities teams make informed decisions. We’ll also talk about how to get started. Joining this discussion is Henry Levak from Logitech Henry and host Nancy Lussier discuss: How IT’s role is changing and how that drives the need for different insights that show the results of technology investments. Explosion of meeting room tech Pressure to justify budgets Hybrid work uncertainty How Executives want measurable outcomes, not anecdotes This shifts IT’s role from deploying AV/UC hardware to optimizing experiences. With this convergence of AV and IT, what’s on the insights wish list? Rooms aren’t passive hardware anymore. They’re active sources of intelligence. You can see utilization patterns, booking behavior, environmental conditions, and device health, things that used to be invisible. Facilities teams want utilization data. Real estate wants occupancy trends. Leadership wants to know how space investments are performing. IT sits at the center of that ecosystem. You can measure utilization rates, space efficiency, cost per meeting, energy savings, and support reductions. Suddenly, AV isn’t a cost center. It becomes a performance asset. Data that shows visibility into user behavior Room and device usage/utilization Proactive room and device health monitoring Space efficiency Energy usage Support tickets/service visits How do we gather this data? Sensors + analytics = visibility into behavior How does this data translate to value for facilities and real estate teams? Data-based decisions for optimal space design Higher tech adoption and space utilization/ROI Better workplace experience/employee productivity, and retention Ability to identify issues before users are impacted/self-healing Room automation: scheduling, sleep mode, auto-release unused rooms Smart sustainability/energy savings: automated HVAC/heating/cooling/lights Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube

December 4, 2025Episode 2821 min

The Future State of Workplace AI with Logitech

AI is already changing how we meet, collaborate, and get work done. But what comes next and how can organizations prepare their AV and UC ecosystems for the next wave of AI? In this episode of The Collaboration Space, AVI-SPL’s Mathew DeFreitas talks with Sudeep Trivedi, Head of Alliances and Go-To-Market at Logitech. They explore how AI is enhancing meetings today, the next phase of AI, called pervasive AI, and what it will mean for workplace productivity and engagement. Additionally, they highlight how Logitech and AVI-SPL are helping organizations build flexible, AI-enabled collaboration environments. Key conversation takeaways: AI is automating meeting tasks such as transcription, note-taking, and actionable insights Logitech solutions like Rally Bar and Sight are already powering AI-driven collaboration Pervasive AI is emerging as an always-on experience, improving workplace productivity and engagement continuously and contextually AVI-SPL and Logitech work together to design AV and UC ecosystems ready for current and future AI capabilities Logitech technologies embed AI and machine learning across hardware and software for smarter, more connected experiences Explore how Logitech and AVI-SPL are helping organizations adopt and prepare for pervasive AI in the workplace. Follow AVI-SPL on YouTube . Catch The Collaboration Space on your favorite podcast app . Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube