CDW + HETMA = ISE 2026

CDW is at ISE 2026 focused on the part of higher ed AV that is hardest to standardize: turning technology choices into repeatable, supportable campus experiences. In this conversation with Mike Peters and Tim Russell, we talk about moving beyond “shipping tin” into end-to-end work that connects sourcing, design, implementation, and managed services. They also dig into why specs only matter when they map to the student experience, and how institutions can keep consistency across distributed and international footprints. If you are building a roadmap for the next refresh cycle, this is a useful listen. Read More

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February 4, 2026

PlexusAV + HETMA = ISE 2026

PlexusAV is at ISE 2026 making the case that AV over IP should be built on open standards, not proprietary lock-in. In our quick conversation with Jim Reinhart, we dig into why IPMX matters for higher ed, and how real interoperability changes the long-term support and refresh story. We also talk about practical migration paths, including gateways that let campuses connect existing HDBaseT rooms into an IPMX network without ripping everything out. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find PlexusAV in Hall 5, Booth 5J700. Read More

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February 4, 2026

Panasonic + HETMA = ISE 2026

Panasonic’s ISE 2026 story is focused on what higher ed teams feel every day: keeping display and projection fleets stable, supportable, and easier to manage at scale. In this quick conversation with Joe Dolce, we dig into new remote monitoring capabilities aimed at clearer diagnostics and more preventative maintenance, plus education support programs designed to reduce downtime. We also talk about the practical path from projection to dvLED, including modular approaches that fit real refresh cycles instead of one-off special projects. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Panasonic is at Booth 3J500. Read More

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February 4, 2026

PSNI + HETMA = ISE 2026

PSNI Global Alliance is at ISE 2026 talking about the part of AV that often matters most in higher ed: consistent delivery and support, not just the hardware. In this conversation with Executive Director Chris Miller, we dig into why outcomes and user experience have to lead the discussion, especially as software and AI reshape expectations. He also explains how PSNI’s global network of vetted integrators is built around trust and a high membership bar, because quality is only as strong as the weakest link. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find PSNI at Booth 2W480. Read More

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February 3, 2026

XTEN-AV + HETMA = ISE 2026

XTEN-AV is at ISE 2026 showing how to speed up the parts of AV work that usually eat the most time: design, documentation, quoting, and keeping everything aligned when requirements change. In this quick conversation with co-founder Sahil Dhingra, we talk about why that matters for higher ed teams trying to standardize room types and deliver more projects with the same staffing. We also dig into XAVIA, XTEN-AV’s AI agent built to turn text or voice inputs into schematics and supporting documentation like rack elevations and cable schedules. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find XTEN-AV in Hall 1, Booth 1G800. Read More

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February 3, 2026

NETGEAR AV + HETMA = ISE 2026

NETGEAR AV is at ISE 2026 talking about the part of modern AV that has to be right before anything else works: the network. In this quick show-floor conversation with Richard Jonker, the focus is what AV over IP really means for higher ed, including why low latency matters, how campuses end up supporting multiple standards and profiles, and why “simple” only stays simple when the infrastructure is designed to scale. The conversation also stays practical on manageability and security, including why you cannot cloud-manage a USB cable and what it looks like to do more with less as expectations keep rising. If you are in Barcelona, NETGEAR AV is at Booth 2U240. Read More

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