AVoIP Isn’t Magic, It’s Just Packets | AV Under the Hood

AVoIP can seem like magic until you understand what's happening behind the scenes. In this installment of AV Under the Hood, Dustin Myers breaks down how video becomes packets, why networks only see data, and what AV professionals need to know to better understand modern AV systems. Read More

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July 23, 2026

360: Release Announcement: “Producing Leaders: 9 Principles for Developing High-Performing Teams” | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

After taking his now-usual post-InfoComm break, Joe Way returns to the Higher Ed AV Podcast with a major announcement… His second book, “Producing Leaders: 9 Principles for Developing High-Performing Teams,” is on the way. In this solo episode, Joe explains why the hardest part of leading an AV organization is rarely the technology. The real... Read More

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July 22, 2026

Spotlight on Daniel Wray | Prism Spotlight

Prism Scholarship recipient Daniel Wray serves as AV Lead at Virginia State University, where he oversees roughly 200 learning and event spaces across campus. In this Prism Spotlight, Daniel reflects on finding his place in higher ed AV, the relationships he's built through the Prism community, and the lessons he's learned while pursuing his CTS certification. He also shares why understanding the "why" behind the material matters more than memorizing answers and how support from colleagues has helped him stay motivated through challenges. Read More

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July 21, 2026

Return to Our Why | IT in AV

Homecoming is more than a theme. It's a reminder to return to the reasons many of us entered AV, IT, and higher education in the first place. In this month's column, James King reflects on how easy it is to lose sight of our "why" amid constant firefighting, growing responsibilities, and daily challenges. By reconnecting with our foundational purpose and viewing our work through the eyes of those we serve, we can make the work feel meaningful again. Read More

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July 20, 2026

343: Is “Good Enough” AV Good Enough? | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on July 14, 2026: On this week’s AV Life Podcast, Tim Van Woeart is joined by James King, Murphy Daley, Renee Benson, and Nancy Blanchard to discuss whether “good enough” AV is still sufficient in higher education. The panel begins by recapping the successful HETMA Roadshow at Creighton University, highlighting collaboration between vendors, institutions,... Read More

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July 20, 2026

The Productivity Trap | Empowered by Design

We celebrate being busy. We praise productivity. We admire people who always seem to be working toward the next goal. But what happens when accomplishment becomes part of your identity? In the latest Empowered by Design, Chris Kelly reflects on the always-on mindset, the opportunities it has created, and the cost he is only beginning to understand. Read More

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