Updating your unified communications and collaboration (UCC) environment can feel complex. The challenge isn’t knowing what to improve. It’s knowing where to start. In this episode of The Collaboration Space, AVI-SPL’s Mathew DeFreitas talks with Andy Blumreich, AVI-SPL’s Principal Consultant. Together, they break down the first essential steps organizations can take to optimize their UCC environments and build a clear roadmap for improvement. Key conversation takeaways: Identify what’s...

Federal agencies and departments face strict compliance and security standards. As collaboration technology advances, those rules continue to change. In this episode of The Collaboration Space, AVI-SPL’s Mathew DeFreitas sits down with Chuck Fiorentino, AVI-SPL Federal Engineering Manager, and Bruce Wyrwitzke, Philips Director of Professional Displays. They discuss how Philips and AVI-SPL help agencies stay compliant, secure, and prepared for what’s next. Key conversation takeaways: Agencies ...

Welcome! Listen to this episode to find out how AVI-SPL Symphony helps you create a better meeting room user experience. Here's the link to the Symphony webcast scheduled for October 10, 2025, that we mentioned. AVI-SPL's Laurie Berg joins host Nancy Lussier in The Collaboration Space to share insights into: Benefits to IT teams and end usersHow Symphony leverages AIIntegration with your preferred manufacturer devicesHow Symphony includes simple assets like furnitureExplore Symphony Sign u...

Displays get bumped, moved, and used every day, directly impacting their longevity. The ones built to last survive the rigors of daily use. In this episode of The Collaboration Space, AVI-SPL’s Mathew DeFreitas talks with Kianna Pompa, Product Manager for Sony BRAVIA Professional Displays. They explore why durability is a key factor in sustainable AV and how it extends technology lifecycles, a critical component of ESG initiatives. Key conversation takeaways: Durable displays survive daily we...

Step into the Collaboration Space. In this episode, Barco Project Manager for ClickShare, Pieter Vancoillie, stops by to talk about sustainability in the modern workplace. He highlights: The benefits of investing in sustainable collaboration technology solutions.Sustainability's connection to Barco's heritageClickShare Hub's collaboration benefits and carbon neutral focus How AVI-SPL and Barco, together, deliver peace of mind and confidence that investments meet ESG and sustainability st...

Join Bose Professional's Senior Manager of U.S. Distribution and National Accounts, Steve Miller, and AVI-SPL's Manager of SLED Business Development, Jimmie Singleton, in this episode of the Collaboration Space podcast. They reveal how colleges and universities can create future-ready campuses by investing in scalable AV and UC solutions. Jimmie and Steve highlight: What it means to build a future-ready campusWhy flexible, scalable AV and UC tech mattersHow Bose Professional's EdgeMax scales ...

Join Neat’s Mark Barragan and AVI-SPL’s James Perez in this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. They explore how flexible collaboration solutions help IT create workplaces that support every work style and deliver seamless experiences for all. In this episode, James and Mark: Discuss what employees expect from modern workspaces and collaboration toolsDemo Neat Board 50 and Neat Board Pro's versatile, mobile, remote, and all-in-one touch capabilities. Watch the pod on YouTube for ...

Direct View LED (dvLED) walls are rapidly becoming the go-to solution for organizations looking to implement large-scale display technology. Whether it’s for businesses, schools, or any other institution, dvLED walls offer superior performance and versatility compared to traditional display technologies. Now, Sharp's Mark Miller stops by The Collaboration Space to talk about all things dvLED. Mark shares insights into: How dvLED video is changing the digital technology landscapeWhy organizat...

I'm willing to bet that most of our listeners benefited from AI-generated meeting notes and transcripts for online meetings. But we lose those tools in live sessions. Now, Samsung has changed that. In this podcast, we discuss a new development that brings the power of AI to live meetings, including - live captions - live AI-generated search Watch now to see Samsung's Dr. Micah Shipee demo these new capabilities. Learn more about AVI-SPL and Samsung. Listen to The Collaborati...

Here is the Epson Projector Throw Distance Simulator What's in this episode: In this episode, Epson's Chris Teguh shares valuable insights for IT creatives and teams looking to enhance experiences with projection and projection mapping. Employees and customers have heightened expectations when interacting in physical spaces. As the lines between personal and professional spaces blur, the demand for high-quality, visually appealing, sophisticated environments continues to grow. We di...

Producing video content used to mean hiring actors, assembling crews, managing equipment, and coordinating travel and logistics. Now, with AI, you don’t have to. In this episode of The Collaboration Space, AVI-SPL’s Stu Siegal and Derrick Kelly join Mathew DeFreitas to explore the new frontier of video production: AI content creation. We cover: - What AI means for corporate communications and video production - How an AI video gets made - AVI-SPL’s ongoing R&D in generative video - How ...

Welcome back to The Collaboration Space podcast. In today's episode with Jabra, we discuss growing security concerns in the hybrid workplace around Android-based collaboration devices and how to address them. We discuss solutions including MDEP, Panacast devices, and secure deployments. Specifically, - Why is security such a growing concern for collaboration technology today, especially in meeting rooms? - How does Microsoft’s MDEP solution address these concerns, especially for Android-ba...

In this podcast, discover how AI is transforming audio-visual experiences in higher education spaces. From smarter classrooms to intuitive automation, we’ll explore how AV systems are evolving to meet the needs of modern educators and students. Joining the panel are Darrin Thurston from Vaddio and AVI-SPL’s Kevin Schornhorst. Our panel discusses: What higher education institutions expect from AV systems today, and how that's changed in recent years? How AI is being used to automate AV s...

Sennheiser's Simon Holley stops by The Collaboration Space to share insights on how quality audio keeps your spaces future-ready. Simon shares: The latest TeamConnect solutions that enable seamless collaborationFeatures that set TeamConnect apart from the competitionHow Sennheiser is structured to best support customers and partners as demands grow in ever-changing environmentsDetails on a successful collaboration with AVI-SPL at a live eventA sneak peek into what's coming next for Sennheise...

In this episode of The Collaboration Space, host Nancy Lussier welcomes Val Fernandez, AVI-SPL’s Surface Champ, to explore the latest updates to Microsoft Surface Hub 3. They discuss exciting enhancements, returning features and functionality, and why consistency across Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) is a key focus. Watch the Surface Hub 3 Demo on our YouTube Channel. Val brings deep expertise, having worked with the Surface Hub since its launch in 2015, and shares both historical context and a...

Today, we're introducing a new series on our podcast, Simplicity and Scalability, focusing on supporting your technology investments. In our first episode, Jared Lederhander catches up with AVI-SPL's Simpon Cooper and Juston Bondi of Neat. Our panel discusses how AVI-SPL Symphony and Neat Pulse work together to help monitor and manage your technology to create a better user experience. Learn more about AVI-SPL Symphony. Learn more about Neat Pulse. Subscribe to The Collaboration Space o...

In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. Nancy is joined by John Bailey from AVI-SPL and Crestron's Brad Hintze. The group discusses how AI is advancing rapidly and how AVI-SPL and Crestron can help you accelerate your path to AI readiness. They also share insights on how the latest AV technology enables AI and ways to keep up with the rapid changes in AI capabilities. Learn more about AVI-SPL and Crestron. Watch the video podcast on YouTube. Get AV and unified communications n...

An inclusive environment is essential for your customers and employees. When we discuss accessibility, we often think of ADA requirements for individuals with disabilities. In the workplace and public spaces, these rules also apply to your displays. In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, we’ll discuss how LG and AVI-SPL collaborate to help you not only meet compliance standards but also create a welcoming environment for all with accessible digital signage and meeting room ...

Mathew DeFreitas and AVI-SPL's Experience Technology Group's (XTG) Mark Coxon take a deep dive into how experiential and immersive technology can craft a more motivating and engaging modern workplace experience. They explore: - How experiential tech can help make the workplace a meaningful place - Shifting perspective from the workplace being a destination and more touchpoints on a person's journey - Employee-centric scenarios where immersive tech can transform engagement and well-being - Cu...

Welcome to The Collaboration Space podcast. Our guest speaker today is Linda Hess from Panasonic. Projections indicate that by 2026 and beyond, institutions will encounter increased challenges due to shifting demographics and a heightened demand for specialized, engaging educational experiences. How we learn has changed. The ability to cultivate immersive, technologically advanced learning environments will be a critical differentiator. Today, we’ll explore how the latest audiovisual tec...