346: In the Heat of Summer–From Classrooms to Coaching Sports | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on August 4, 2026 This week’s AV Life heats up as storms continue to wreak havoc on life and projects across the nation. Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, Renee Benson, Brandy Johnson, James King, and guest Steve Borho discuss the pressures of late-summer AV work in higher education. Murphy shares a project-management reminder: focus... Read More

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August 10, 2026

My Take : The HETMA Roadshow at SUNY Buffalo

The Buffalo HETMA Roadshow delivered impressive classrooms, insightful presentations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues from across higher education. From Buffalo's approach to learning space documentation and classroom standardization to its work around space utilization and planning, the event provided a closer look at how intentional processes can create long-term success. More importantly, it reinforced that the strongest technology environments are built on a foundation of people, relationships, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Read More

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August 7, 2026

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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