In this podcast, discover how AI is transforming audio-visual experiences in higher education spaces.

From smarter classrooms to intuitive automation, we’ll explore how AV systems are evolving to meet the needs of modern educators and students. Joining the panel are Darrin Thurston from Vaddio and AVI-SPL’s Kevin Schornhorst.

Our panel discusses:

What higher education institutions expect from AV systems today, and how that's changed in recent years?

How AI is being used to automate AV systems, and what does that look like in real-world classrooms and conference rooms?

What are the biggest challenges in implementing AI-powered AV in larger, more complex environments like lecture halls?

How is Vaddio evolving its technology to meet these challenges?

Which AVI-SPL services support effective classroom design that supports this technology?

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Sennheiser's Simon Holley stops by The Collaboration Space to share insights on how quality audio keeps your spaces future-ready.

Simon shares:

• The latest TeamConnect solutions that enable seamless collaboration
• Features that set TeamConnect apart from the competition
• How Sennheiser is structured to best support customers and partners as demands grow in ever-changing environments
• Details on a successful collaboration with AVI-SPL at a live event
• A sneak peek into what's coming next for Sennheiser

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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 Hub since its launch in 2015, and shares both historical context and a live demo of features that improve collaboration across teams.

Discussion Topics

• Meet Val Fernandez: His journey with Surface Hub since version 1
• Surface Hub evolution: From Perceptive Pixel to Surface Hub 3
• What’s new in Surface Hub 3 vs. 2S:
• OS shift to standardize MTR experience

New and returning features IT leaders and users will love:

✅ Edge Browser for easy access to OneDrive and web-based content

✅ Miracast for wireless content casting—even off-network

✅ Center of Table Console for in-room meeting control

Live Surface Hub 3 demo highlights:

• One-touch join
• Whiteboard editing and sharing
• Annotating, templates, reactions, and raising hands
• Saving whiteboards to OneDrive
• Calling from Surface Hub without a laptop

Looking ahead: Browser integration and more collaboration tools on the horizon

Val reminds listeners of the power and flexibility of the Surface Hub 3—especially with feature parity returning. Whether you’re inside the room or remote, Surface Hub is designed for inclusive, consistent collaboration.

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