The Collaboration Space

In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, SMART's Giancarlo Brotto joins us to discuss how to optimize training programs in the new workplace. Organizations must work hard to attract and retain talent in the competitive career marketplace. Providing growth opportunities to all employees is essential to your retention plan.  A way to do that is to offer meaningful corporate training...

Liberty AV's Michael Vivian joins us in The Collaboration to discuss video distribution in corporate and education environments. Vivian shares his insights on video over IP (AV over IP) transport systems that generally include an encoder, a decoder, and controller. The controller can the video to a display or multiple digital signage displays, allowing you to decide which video gets shown on...

Epson's Remi Del Mar joins Nancy Lussier in this episode of The Collaboration Space. Remi shares her insights about what's changing in hybrid meeting rooms to meet the expectations and needs of today's mobile workforce. We discuss: How are meetings changing? What's driving the need for large-format displays? Things that all need to fit on the screen together such as people, con...

Where an employee works should not compromise their experience. Simply put, the single-camera remote experience of hybrid meetings held in traditional meeting spaces needs improvement. All crucial workplace tasks are enhanced by a more equitable, engaging remote video experience created with intelligent video.   Lauren Simmen, Director of Product Marketing at Crestron,  joins Nancy Lussier in The...

YAWN! Why are video meetings so boring and what can we do about it? Huddly's Charlie McCarrel joins us for this episode of The Collaboration Space to share his insights. Topics include: - Why are meetings boring? Why do we get tired of them? - How can we keep meetings engaging and inclusive? - What role do cameras play? - Ways to create a more human experience with AI technology - How AI can...

Tyler Rittenhouse, Regional Sales Director at Newline joins us in this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. Tyler shares his insights with host Nancy Lussier, including: How can we get people’s attention and keep their eyes where we want them? - Encourage interactivity: Bring the consumer experience into the B2B meeting room - Make the display the focal point of the meeting - Use bright scr...

More companies are leveraging large-format Direct View LED displays in spaces including lobbies, conference rooms, and boardrooms. Samsung's Scott Hoaglund stops by The Collaboration Space to chat about why these displays are becoming more popular. Scott and host Nancy Lussier share insights, including: What were some challenges that held companies back from using large-format dvLED? - High u...

Sony's Rich Ventura joins us in The Collaboration Space to discuss how to drive value with digital signage. Rich shares customer insights on the challenges of getting started with digital signage and how Sony and AVI-SPL can help overcome them. Topics include: How to add value by leveraging digital signage to address challenges in today's workplace Digital signage in educational and corp...

With the explosion of remote work, we were concerned about the experience of those working or learning from home. Now, it’s about anywhere work. We’re back in the office and on campus, at least part time. Collaboration spaces are occupied, and the focus is shifting toward the on-site experience.  Shure’s Richard Knott visits The Collaboration Space to explore why quality audio IN the room is essen...

Poly's Brian Phillips joins Nancy Lussier in The Collaboration Space to talk about the latest return to office plans, what the hybrid workplace looks like today, and how we can deliver meeting equality. Topics include: What does the 2022 and beyond workplace really look like? Are people back in the office at least a few days a week? How do we encourage teams to return who don't want to c...

Earlier this year, Microsoft reported that Microsoft Teams usage has exploded to over 270 million active users. That means more rooms and more devices to keep up and running, and more users to support that must have a positive experience.  At the same time, change is constant in the new workplace, and Microsoft is changing to keep up. We see organizations needing to enable more workspaces to suppo...

How can we ensure return to office success? LG's Stephanie Kohler visits The Collaboration Space to chat about how display solutions meet today's workplace expectations to attract and retain talent. We discuss:   How do we encourage people to keep coming back to the office? - Create an exciting workplace with modern display technology - Use displays in new ways to create an immersive env...

When you want to create that wow factor you want in the workplace and on campus, turn to direct view LED video walls. Ken Silverstri of Sharp/NEC Displays joins Nancy Lussier in The Collaboration Space to about the latest trends in dvLED. Ken and Nancy chat about: When is the right time to upgrade to a dvLED solution? Why are organizations choosing dvLED over other video wall options? What does a...

In this episode, Sennheiser's Andrew Kornstein joins Nancy Lussier in The Collaboration Space. Andrew shares his top three trends in audio conferencing based on customer feedback. We discuss: 1.     Audio quality: why this is a must for engagement and productivity 2.     Seamless operation: how flexibility and interoperability support ease of use 3.     Solving supply chain challenges Learn m...

In this installment of The Collaboration Space, we talk with Barco's Senior Manager of Workplace Experiences, Jen Sigmund. We discuss hybrid meetings and how the right platform can streamline meeting experiences. We discuss: - Desire for hybrid work increases the need for hybrid meetings - Tech and social issues for on-site and remote participants - How the right meeting platform can streamli...

In this episode of The Collaboration Space, Gregg Apirian, Chief Experience Officer for Korbyt, chats about technology solutions that boost employee engagement. Gregg and host Nancy Lussier explore: Why there's never been a better time to focus on employee engagement and experience How to reach all of your employees including desk employees and front-line workers Technology that helps hybrid...

How are companies approaching conferencing and collaboration in the hybrid workplace? David Albright of Legrand stops by The Collaboration Space to share his thoughts on the latest trends and solutions. Don't forget to visit us at InfoComm! AVI-SPL booth W1937 Legrand AV booth W903 During the podcast, David and host Nancy Lussier review: - Creating a strategy to design workspaces and deploy n...

Zach Snook of Biamp joins us in this episode of The Collaboration Space Podcast. Zach chats with Nancy Lussier about the challenges of making personal connections and maintaining the human experience when some of our teammates are remote, and others are in the office. Zach and Nancy discuss: How to ensure everyone has the same experience no matter where they work  Why we don't miss old-school...

In this episode, Nancy welcomes back our very first The Collaboration Space podcast guest, Dusty Duistermars from JLL. Nancy and Dusty revisit their return to work discussion and talk about what's really going on in offices today. Are we back on site at last? Yes, it seems. At least part of the time. Dusty shares the latest trends he's been hearing about. Learn more about AVI-SPL collabo...

Stu Siegal from VideoLink returns to The Collaboration Space to chat about how high-impact digital signage can entice workers back to the office. Stu mentions some world-class video wall examples, like this amazing waterfall in Salesforce's lobby. Check out the Salesforce waterfall video wall here . Learn more about VideoLink and VLCreative content creation and management. Learn more about AV...

Join us for another episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. LG's Lee Binschus stops by to chat about video walls in control rooms and cybersecurity spaces. Lee and Nancy discuss: - Current trends in sharing information for situational awareness beyond the four walls of the room - Accommodating on-site and remote workers - Analytical software needs - IT and AV integration in control rooms...

Nancy welcomes Canon's Steve Cooperman to this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. Steve shares a little bit about Canon's history with professional cameras and high-end video which led to the company's latest PTZ camera solutions that support: - Unified communications - Lecture halls - Government facilities - Meeting rooms Steve discusses how Canon's 4k PTZ professiona...

Ben Hardy from Sharp/NEC joins this episode of The Collaboration Space to chat about digital signage. Ben and Nancy discuss trends and customer feedback, including: - How customers are using digital signage displays - Digital signage trends including health and safety messaging - Ease of use for content distribution and timely updates - Dual purpose displays Watch the full episode to hear Ben disc...

Jason Lewis from Bose Professional visited our Tampa office to chat with podcast host Nancy Lussier about delivering meeting equity in today's hybrid workplace. Jason showcased the Bose Videobar VB1 which he used to join the podcast remotely from across the hall! Watch the full podcast to learn more, including: How to video-enable small to medium-sized meeting spaces quickly and easily. The v...

Since all workspaces must be video enabled to support hybrid work, how do we get them up and running quickly and make them easy to support? Paul Gunia from Shure joins Nancy Lussier in this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast to chat about: simplifying hardware needs with virtual solutions how Microsoft Teams, Crestron and Shure work together to offer a complete room solution that's ea...