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AV over IP has made strives in the industry, including the IPMX standard. Does it have a place in the higher education space? AVIXA's numbers are showing some growth for AV. How classroom budgets are feeling as we start a new semester. And we look at a piece about how AV teams have grown to be integral to campus tech. What this means for technology managers to have a bigger role in education.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month we bring you the latest news and stories for the higher education AV space. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts across different campuses. Today we are joined by Rob Rasberry from Drexel University, Ernie Bailey of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Chris Kelly from Creighton University.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Rob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityErnie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesChris Kelly - Creighton UniversityLinks to sources:AVNation – IPMX & AV over IPAV Magazine – AVIXA IOTA Report for 2025Commercial Integrator – AV Managers More Important Than EverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26North's acquisition of AVI-SPL is a major turning point in the AV industry. What this move means for the higher education space and technology managers within. When cloud storage and similar solutions were introduced they were a little shunned and feared. Now AI has taken that mantle, so should we go about re-examining those opportunities more? What open AV standards means across a campus. The evolution of E-Paper and its effect for both sustainability as well as interesting tech in the classroom.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month we bring you the biggest news and stories from the higher education space. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts across campuses from universities to community colleges. Joining us this week is Scott Tiner from Bates College, Ernie Bailey of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and Andy Vogel from Ohio State University College of Engineering.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesScott Tiner – Bates CollegeAndy Vogel – Ohio State University College of EngineeringLinks to sources:rAVe Pubs – 26North's Acquisition of AVI-SPLrAVe Pubs – Open AV Standards & The CloudAVNation – E-Paper's Evolution for AVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We had an episode right on the InfoComm show floor, but this time we have enough space between it to look back. Was it a success for HETMA and the higher education space altogether? Mergers and acquisitions are making a wave in the industry. What this growth means for the space and how it affects technology managers across campuses. Speaking of HETMA, they announce the "#RoadTo10K". Just what does that mean? Making higher education the focus and growing as a community.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month we bring you the biggest news and stories for the higher education space as it pertains to the AV industry. We bring a panel of experts from campuses to discuss how these topics impact technology managers from universities to community colleges. Joining us this month is Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityScott Tiner – Bates CollegeMatt Kaminski - UC BerkeleyLinks to sources:AV Buyers' Club – Higher Ed at InfoComm 2025AV Magazine – Rising in Mergers & Acquisitions in AVHigher Ed AV – HETMA's #Roadto10KSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week was InfoComm 2025, one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. And in the past few years, higher education has had a huge presence at the show thanks in part to organizations like HETMA. On this episode, our crew sits atop the HETMA booth to discuss everything about the show. Joining us this week is Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Tim Van Woert from Rutgers, and Drew Middleton from John A. Logan College.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesDrew Middleton – John A. Logan CollegeTim Van Woeart – Rutgers UniversitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2025 is almost here! It's become an important place for technology managers in the higher education space thanks to groups like HETMA. What can you bring from the show to your classroom? Scott Tiner writes about the line between facility and AV control. Can they integrate like David Danto says, or never will the 'twain meet? Looking at the relationship dealers and campuses for AV equipment. Are ecommerce platforms the next step?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month we gather the most important stories pertaining to the higher education space of AV. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts. On this episode we're joined by Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Rob Rasberry from Drexel University, and Mark Eggert of Macalester College.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityMark Eggert - Macalester CollegeLinks to sources:AV Network – Preparing For InfoComm 2025AV Buyers' Club – Facility & AV ControlAV Magazine – Direct ecommerce from AVITSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NAB 2025 was last week, and AV has had a growing presence an otherwise broadcast-heavy show. The takeaways we can get for the higher education side of things. AI talk will never stop! When will slop turn into top of the pops? Maybe through translation services. Looking at how AI is being used for communication efforts in the classroom. There's another new standard for media interfacing. GPMI has been showing up in China for 8K displays. Will it have the power to dethrone HDMI? The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityScott Tiner – Bates CollegeLisle Waldron – The University of Trinidad and TobagoLinks to sourcesAV Network – NAB 2025rAVe Pubs – AI's Role in TranslationAV Magazine – New Media Standard, GPMISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shure is working to crack down on counterfeit devices. What can we do to stop these things from making it into classrooms and offices? Looking at solutions like Google's adaptive audio and how to solve the technology equity gap between in-person and remote students. Looking back at ISE 2025 and what the higher education space can take from the show. And unfortunately, we can't get away from talking about tariffs. How global situations affect how we maintain our classrooms and what technology managers can do.Every month we find the most important news for the higher education space and discuss what technology managers need to know. We discuss these stories with a panel of experts in the higher ed space. Joining us this week is Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas, Scott Tiner from Bates College and Jennifer Unitis at Wake Technical Community College.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesScott Tiner – Bates CollegeJennifer Unitis – Wake Technical Community CollegeLinks to sources:AV Network – Shure Working Against Counterfeit AVrAVe Pubs – Google's Adaptive AudioAVNation – ISE 2025 & Higher EdCommercial Integrator – Tariff Effects on AV IndustrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trade shows are a brilliant way to see the innovations within the AV industry. What an organization like HETMA has realized is the potential for the higher education space to see and utilize this technology within their campus spaces. They've been taking a more active role at trade shows in the past few years, so we join some of those representatives to talk about the show and what it means for higher education. Joining us this month is Patrick Angielczyk and Teddy Murphy about what they've seen Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Patrick Angielczyk – Mohawk CollegeTeddy Murphy – University of PikevilleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Consumer Electronic Show is all about tech innovation, but what amount of those solutions will actually make it into the classroom? Looking at CES 2025 and what if any impact these product will have in higher education. Microsoft Ignite showed off AI's capability for AV- where does it belong in higher ed? Epson settles a lawsuit about the correct lumens on their projectors. Not to make light (pun intended) of litigation, but do these numbers really matter? Ensuring specifications when it comes to what you're installing in rooms.Every month we bring you the news that higher education technology managers need to know. We cover these topics with a panel of experts in the field. Joining us this episode is Rob Rasberry from Drexel University, Scott Tiner from Bates College, Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Joe Soko of Sacred Heart University.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityScott Tiner – Bates CollegeJoe Soko - Sacred Heart UniversityLinks to sources:The Verge – CES 2025rAVe Pubs – AI at Microsoft IgniteAVNation – Epson Settles Projector LawsuitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're at the end of the year, which means the end of semesters. Join us as we talk about the news that made the cut for the end of 2024. Mergers and acquisitions, Esports within higher education, cutting technology in the classroom and more.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Scott Tiner – Bates CollegeRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityTroy Powers – Northwestern UniversityLinks to sources:AV NEtwork – Mergers and Acquisitions in 2024AV Buyers Club – eSports in Higher EdAVNation – NextLVL courts next gen with talent summit at Pace UniversityFlat Panels HD – LG discontinues UHD & Blu-Ray playersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the semester wraps up, change management becomes an important topic for campuses. When is it time to implement new systems in classrooms or other learning spaces, and how do we do it smoothly? Speaking of implementing systems, we look at the design of networks and the factors to consider when optimizing an AV network. AVIXA announces their new board and leadership committee for 2025- What technology managers need to know about the associations surrounding the AV industry.The higher education space has quickly become one of the most important verticals within the AV industry. Every month we take a look at what's impacting the higher ed space and discuss these topics with a panel of experts in the field. This episode we are joined by Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Rob Rasberry from Drexel University and Trevor Phaneuf from Drexel University.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityTrevor Phaneuf - Drexel UniversityLinks to sources:AV Buyers Club – Change Management in Higher EducationAVNation – AV Network Design & ImplementationAV Magazine – AVIXA's Board & Committee for 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Looking back at the CrowdStrike outage and the lessons learned. Preparing and preventing potential catastrophic problems. Barco's calling on Europe's patent court to stop Yealink from selling and distributing their conferencing solutions. What this could mean for higher education. Key notes from Zoomtopia 2024, including a lot of AI talk. Is it just a fancy buzzword now to add some spice, or is there tangible benefits to AI in AV?On EDTech, we look at the news surrounding the higher education space and how it relates to the AV industry. We have our experts of panelists like Ernie Bailey, Scott Tiner and Rob Rasberry discuss the latest stories and what technology managers need to know for their campuses.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityScott Tiner – Bates CollegeLinks to sources:AVNation – Learning from CrowdStrikeAV Magazine – Barco calling European UPC against YealinkrAVe Pubs – Zoomtopia 2024 AI-Inspired HighlightsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could AI run a classroom? The potential of 'teacherless' classes for higher education. We also look at the state of remote learning, and looking at the latest from CEDIA Expo 2024 for campus AV.On EDTech, we look at the news surrounding the higher education space and how it relates to the AV industry. We have our experts of panelists like Ernie Bailey, Scott Tiner and Rob Rasberry discuss the latest stories and what technology managers need to know for their campuses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new school semester has started, and that means a lot of work for those technology managers in higher education. What standardizing means for classroom solutions. Making a seamless, user-friendly space for teachers and students alike.On this episode of EDTech, host Erin Maher-Moran is joined by Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Robert Rasberry from Drexel University, Scott Tiner from Bates College and Michael Gunderson from Highland Community College.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft is expanding their AI Copilot's capabilities in Team Rooms, from transcripts to voice recognition. Where does AI become more of a hinderance rather than a helper? Discussing the innovations made with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras and their roles within the classroom space. We join Erin Maher-Moran, Ernie Bailey of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Dugan McShain from Drexel University to talk about all the latest stories for the higher education space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the past few years, the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) has taken an active role in shows like InfoComm. This year in Las Vegas is no different, as we sit within their booth space to join HETMA Chair and EDTech host Erin Maher-Moran talk with some HETMA associates and allies! We are joined by Jennifer Weaver, Brittney Grant and Craig Underwood to discuss the experience on the floor at InfoComm 2024. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While the spring semester may be close to winding down, the work never stops for technology managers. We're here to bring you all the latest news surrounding higher education and how it connects to AV. To join us for just that we have Scott Tiner from Bates College, Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, (some of) Rob Rasberry from Drexel University and Paul Dorin from Johns Hopkins University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's no April Fool's to be found here. If anything, higher education is all about getting further from fool status. Unless you're Plato talking about Socrates. Joining us in the latest news surrounding higher ed AV is Scott Tiner from Bates College, Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, (some of) Rob Rasberry from Drexel University and Kevin Chan from the University of California, Berkeley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It may be Spring Break for some campuses (ignoring that it still feels like winter) but the news stops for nothing. That's why we've got some experts in AV to discuss the latest stories for the higher education space. Joining us this month is Scott Tiner of Bates College, Rob Rasberry from Drexel University, Ernie Bailey of the University of Arkansas and Josh Kaufman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest international shows for the AV industry. Recently, the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliances, or HETMA, has taken a more active role in attending shows like these. So what does a show like ISE have to offer for the higher education space? We sit down with Justin Dawson from Dublin City University and Andrew Haggert from Wilfrid Laurier University to discuss what they've seen on the show floor and what makes this place special for technology managers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.