The Collaboration Space

The Collaboration Space

Pull up a chair in our virtual conference room as we chat with industry experts about collaboration and experience technology. We explore the latest audio visual and unified communications solutions designed to create better user experiences. Brought to you by AVI-SPL. AVI-SPL is a global technology solutions leader that ignites confidence and curiosity. We provide unmatched audio visual and unified communications services for IT. Visit avispl.com to explore how we can help you.

Episodes

June 24, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of The Collaboration Space, host Nancy Lussier welcomes Val Fernandez, AVI-SPL’s Surface Champ, to explore the latest updates to Microsoft Surface Hub 3. They discuss exciting enhancements, returning features and functionality, and why consistency across Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) is a key focus.

Watch the Surface Hub 3 Demo on our YouTube Channel.

Val brings deep expertise, having worked with the Surface H...

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Today, we're introducing a new series on our podcast, Simplicity and Scalability, focusing on supporting your technology investments. In our first episode, Jared Lederhander catches up with AVI-SPL's Simpon Cooper and Juston Bondi of Neat.

Our panel discusses how AVI-SPL Symphony and Neat Pulse work together to help monitor and manage your technology to create a better user experience.

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June 12, 2025 8 mins

In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. Nancy is joined by John Bailey from AVI-SPL and Crestron's Brad Hintze. The group discusses how AI is advancing rapidly and how AVI-SPL and Crestron can help you accelerate your path to AI readiness.

They also share insights on how the latest AV technology enables AI and ways to keep up with the rapid changes in AI capabilities.

Learn more about AVI-SPL and...

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An inclusive environment is essential for your customers and employees. When we discuss accessibility, we often think of ADA requirements for individuals with disabilities. In the workplace and public spaces, these rules also apply to your displays. 

In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, we’ll discuss how LG and AVI-SPL collaborate to help you not only meet compliance standards but also create a welcoming environment f...

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Mathew DeFreitas and AVI-SPL's Experience Technology Group's (XTG) Mark Coxon take a deep dive into how experiential and immersive technology can craft a more motivating and engaging modern workplace experience. They explore:

- How experiential tech can help make the workplace a meaningful place
- Shifting perspective from the workplace being a destination and more touchpoints on a person's journey
-...

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Welcome to The Collaboration Space podcast. Our guest speaker today is Linda Hess from Panasonic.

Projections indicate that by 2026 and beyond, institutions will encounter increased challenges due to shifting demographics and a heightened demand for specialized, engaging educational experiences.

How we learn has changed. The ability to cultivate immersive, technologically advanced learning environments will be a ...

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Neat Vice President of Emerging Products GTM, Hellene Garcia, and National Channel Director, Kristen Nash, join Mathew DeFreitas in the Collaboration Space to explore:
- The evolution of hybrid work and where it's going
- Neat's human-first approach to modern work
- How Neat Pulse and Neat App Hub deliver on that approach with IT and end users
- How Neat Pulse and AVI-SPL Symphony interact to simplify mana...

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Sudeep Trivedi from Logitech and AVI-SPL's Derrick Kelly join Nancy Lussier in this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. The panel shares how adding Logitech solutions can add a "cool" factor to your Google Meeting Rooms and entice teams back to the office.

Sudeep shares Logitech's commitment to offering certified Google solutions. He also discusses the latest innovations his team is working on a...

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There's still time to visit  AVI-SPL and Q-SYS at ISE on 2/6/25 and 2/7/25.

In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, host Nancy Lussier and Steve McCary from Q-SYS share insights on creating high-impact, experiential experiences in every space. They discuss:

- insights from our customers and employees
- how high-impact spaces lure employees and students back on-site
- ways to deliver effort...

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Join us on The Collaboration Space podcast as Kelly Bousman, AVI-SPL's new Senior Vice President of ESG and sustainability, and Chris Bottger, Cisco's Hybrid Workplace Experience Go-to-Market and strategy leader, share how organizations can innovate to meet and exceed ESG and sustainability goals.

We dive into:

  • Saving energy by optimizing workplace tech and operations
  • Insights from Cisco's PENN 1 building retrofit p...
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Explore the employee and workplace benefits of Microsoft Places in this episode of the Collaboration Space podcast. Nancy Lussier and the VP of AVI-SPL's Global Microsoft Practice, Ron Wolfe dive into: 

  • Return to work mandates: are companies back to the office or hybrid? 
  •  How Microsoft Places supports flexible work and modernizes office spaces with intelligent technology
  • AVI-SPL's alignment with Microsoft on the launch ...
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Don't miss this informative and inspiring episode featuring a tour of the National Center for State Courts Innovation Lab.  Head over to our YouTube channel to see the video.

Get more information and book a Logitech demo.


Welcome!
Join us for this episode as we explore the changing world of court technology and its potential to revolutionize the legal system. Tune in and discover how to transform your local court system...

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Hi all, before we dive in, the Crestron Experience Center Open House event has passed. :(  Learn more about Crestron at https://avispl.com/crestron/ or contact AVI-SPL at contact@avispl.com.

Welcome back to The Collaboration Space! In this episode, we'll discuss the effects of the return to work debate that's heating up and what it means to you and your teams.

We've seen mandates in the news, including the latest from ...

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Brandi Hardman of Avaya and Jay Robison of 911inform join this episode of The Collaboration Space. They share insights on the benefits of cloud calling and contact center platforms and the importance of incorporating an emergency preparedness solution into those platforms.


During this podcast, we discuss:
- An intro to cloud calling and contact center platforms
- Key criteria for selecting a platform
- The...

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Joe Mukherjee joins Mathew DeFreitas in the Collaboration Space to share how HP | Poly solutions are elevating meeting equity in the evolving flexible workplace. 

During this podcast, we discuss:

- How HP | Poly is enhancing collaboration technology user experiences 

- The latest HP | Poly systems supporting the standardized workplace experience  

- Importance of sustainability in HP | Poly’s technology development and deployment

- How ...

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Tom Arbuthnot of Empowering.Cloud shares his insights about enabling immersive collaboration at the office, and shares some of the top trends he's seeing in Teams Rooms design.

Here's the ISE rAVe AI/Copilot interview with Tom and John Bailey we mentioned.

You can sign up for the March 6, 2024 webinar hosted by Empowering.Cloud here:
"The Power of Bringing Together Collaboration, Communications ...

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Update at 16:05: Logitech has been carbon neutral since 2021.

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...

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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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Thanks for listening! Please note this update: at 3:50, the lobby dvLED wall is 1:9.

You can also watch the video podcast on YouTube.

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...

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