The Collaboration Space

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Logitech's Nathan Coutinho joins Nancy Lussier in this episode of The Collaboration Space. We chat about solutions to today's hybrid workplace challenges, including enabling meeting equity and engaging remote workers.

Nathan discusses why now is the best time to resolve issues with upgraded smart framing and audio with solutions including Logi...

Many of us have landed on a hybrid schedule where everyone can flex their time between the office and home. But there are different flavors of hybrid, some more prescriptive than others. In this podcast, we'll chat about one of the most common forms of hybrid. And, more importantly, how to get hybrid done right so everyone is happy.

I have two guests joining me in The Collaboration Space for this discussion;  Rob Swa...

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We're hearing a lot about how employers want people back in the office 2-3 days a week or more while employees enjoy the flexibility of working remotely. And they've proven that that productivity increases rather than suffers. So, the hybrid workplace is here to stay.
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Join Poly HP's Jennifer Adams in this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast: "How to create the best collaboration experience for every work style."

Host Nancy Lussier and Jennifer share insights, including:
 
- What are some of the challenges that we're hearing about from customers?
- How is new technology influencing how people work?
- Examples of work personas and their different...

Dana Corey from Avocor joins Nancy in The Collaboration Space to share insights on creating better hybrid meeting experiences, no matter the meeting platform teams use.

Dana and Nancy discuss how to deliver a more human experience  in the hybrid workplace, including:

- Using large format displays to accommodate eye-level viewing, content, sharing, and chat
- Avocor solutions designed to deliver the best exper...

LED technology advancements are making it challenging to make video wall integration decisions. 

Marc Lemieux, Principal Architect of Display Technology at Christie Digital Systems, joins The Collaboration Space to clear up LED complexities. He also shares key considerations for making video wall installation decisions.

Nancy Lussier and Marc address:

• LED technology history
• Typical LED video wall applications
• Vid...

How are colleges and universities keeping pace with student and instructor expectations regarding hybrid learning AV technology in 2023 and beyond?

Crestron's John Hulen joins this episode of The Collaboration Space to discuss how the latest AV innovations are filling today's hybrid learning environment needs, and what's on the horizon.

John and host Nancy Lussier discuss:
- How schools are leve...

Cisco's Patrick Eustace shares how Cisco RoomOS powers native Webex Meetings and Microsoft Teams experiences on the same device. We discuss end-user benefits, including:

- consistent experience with native Webex and Teams meetings
- one button to join experience
-  freedom of choice through interoperability with additional meeting platforms like Google and Zoom
- simplified experience: start the meeting an...

In this episode of The Collaboration Space Podcast, we take a deep dive into interoperability.  AVI-SPL UC experts John Bailey and Derrick Kelly join the podcast to share insights and answer common questions, such as:

• What is true UC platform interoperability? It's much more than simply connecting to a meeting.
• Why would you need interoperability, and what’s in it for you? 
• We see that our UC customers rarely use on...

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 to reskill and up...

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 each screen, and when.

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, content, and chat
• Must-haves ...

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 Collaboration Space to sha...

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 tra...

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 screens that are ...

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 upfront ...

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 corporate spaces
• Top reasons ...

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 essential, especially in larger...