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.

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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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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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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.

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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 for all with accessible digital signage and meeting room displays.

The panel shares insights about key compliance topics, including:

• Why focus on accessible signage and displays?
• What are the key ADA compliance requirements for signage that IT leaders should be aware of?
• What are some features of LG displays that help customers follow ADA guidelines?
• How do LG and AVI-SPL collaborate to help customers ensure that signage and meeting displays are accessible?

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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
- Employee-centric scenarios where immersive tech can transform engagement and well-being
- Customer-centric scenarios on the customer journey
- Why building personas is critical for building these immersive experiences
- How AVI-SPL XTG can craft and deploy holistic, yet tailored solutions to help

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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 critical differentiator.

Today, we’ll explore how the latest audiovisual technology for education, including advancements in projection and display technology, creates compelling educational spaces. We'll discuss how these tools can attract prospective students and foster an environment that nurtures their academic journey, ultimately promoting student success and institutional loyalty.

We’ll also go beyond the classroom and talk about educational experiences in simulation environments and venues like museums.

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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 management of an organization's collaboration estate


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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 and what is currently available.

Next, Derrick discusses how AVI-SPL and Logitech collaborate to design rooms tailored to each customer's specific needs. He also offers insights on how AVI-SPL stays ready to deploy the latest Logitech devices as soon as they become available.

Topics Discussed:

• Enhancing Google Meeting Rooms with Logitech solutions.
• Encouraging teams to return to the office.
• Logitech's dedication to providing certified Google solutions.
• Updates on Logitech's latest innovations.
• Collaboration between AVI-SPL and Logitech in designing customized rooms for clients.
• AVI-SPL's role in implementing new Logitech devices.

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