Leveraging AI to Make AV More Human | Business of AV with Joe Way

AI has the potential to make AV more human by allowing technology to understand what people are trying to accomplish and adapt around them. When intelligent systems remove friction, personalize experiences, and connect AV across the enterprise, technology stops demanding attention and starts helping people connect, teach, create, and collaborate. Read More

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August 6, 2026

Understanding Multicast Without the Buzzwords | AV Under the Hood

Multicast is one of the most misunderstood concepts in AV-over-IP, often explained through acronyms before anyone explains why it matters. In this installment of AV Under the Hood, Dustin Myers takes a practical, AV-focused approach to multicast, showing how a single stream can reach countless displays without overwhelming the network. Along the way, he demystifies concepts like IGMP Snooping and the IGMP Querier, helping readers understand not just how multicast works, but the problem it was designed to solve. Read More

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August 5, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Sabastian Kwantreng | Prism Spotlight

Continuing our Prism Spotlight series, Starting the Prism Journey, we're excited to introduce Sabastian Kwantreng of George Mason University. This series highlights the newest Prism Scholars at the beginning of their scholarship experience, sharing the diverse paths, perspectives, and aspirations that brought them to the program. In this spotlight, Sabastian reflects on the mentors who encouraged him, his desire to grow his AV knowledge, and what he hopes to gain from the Prism experience. By sharing stories like Sabastian's, we hope to celebrate our current scholars while encouraging future applicants to see a place for themselves in higher education AV. Read More

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August 4, 2026

Managing AV Lifecycle Planning | Troy Story

Managing aging AV technology is a constant challenge in higher education. In this edition of Troy Story, Troy Powers explores the realities of AV lifecycle management, from balancing limited budgets and competing priorities to making the case for critical upgrades. Learn how strategic planning, data-driven advocacy, and even the occasional system failure can help secure funding and keep campus technology running smoothly. Read More

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August 4, 2026

362: Practical AI for AV with Dan Litvin | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

Joe Way sits down with Dan Litvin to explore how AI can move beyond the hype and create AV systems that adapt to people instead of forcing people to adapt to technology. They discuss personalized room experiences, natural-language control, and how AI can help AV teams become strategic drivers of institutional value. Read More

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August 3, 2026

345: The AV Life Takeover: Joe Way Unscripted | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on July 28, 2026 With Tim Van Woeart unexpectedly unable to host, Joe Way takes over The AV Life for an impromptu episode that turns into an engaging conversation with Nancy Blanchard of ScreenBeam. What begins as an unscripted discussion evolves into a wide-ranging look at the AV industry, higher education, and career experiences.... Read More

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