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Jumping right into the finale of a five-part series from Joe Way about what makes a successful Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Spoilers abound. Looking at the best practices to ensure your next project goes smoothly from start to finish. Cisco is putting their AI foot forward with their collaboration solutions. What this means for the new RoomOS and Webex features, and what all these AI tools mean for those making those installations in the classroom. Biamp has deployed their Vocia paging and public address systems at an Australian airport. Could we see tech like this on a campus?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month, we take a look at the biggest stories for the higher education space. We discuss these topics with experts across various campuses. Today we are joined by Rob Rasberry from Drexel University, Ernie Bailey of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and BC Hatchett from Vanderbilt University.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Rob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityErnie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesBC Hatchett – Vanderbilt University Links to sources:AV Network – The Ideal RFP ProcessAV Buyers' Club – Cisco Adding AI to Webex, RoomOSAVNation – Biamp Installs Vocia in AirportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.