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February 23, 2026
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AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Matrox Video
 
AV/IT Pain Points 2026: Matrox Video
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"One of the biggest challenges is maintaining consistent performance across hybrid environments, where legacy equipment coexists with modern, IP-based systems." --Daniel Maloney, Technical Marketing Manager at Matrox Video
Full Story: AV Network (2/21)
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Webinar: Higher Ed Classroom-AV/IT Planning and the RFP Process
 
Webinar: Higher Ed Classroom-AV/IT Planning and the RFP Process
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Join us, Weds., Feb 25, with industry experts for a dynamic discussion on the technology trends that will help inform the types of solutions you should consider incorporating in your classrooms. Understand which types of AV/IT technologies are considered the new baseline and which ones could help increase enrollment.

Special guest Joe Way will share first-hand lessons learned and practical advice on the RFP process.

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The Technology Behind the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
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The Technology Behind the 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Bookmark this running blog to stay up to date with everything bringing the Olympics to life behind the scenes.
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Mission-Critical Higher Ed Classroom AV/IT
Join us for a fast-paced webinar on the AV/IT trends reshaping higher education classrooms.
Learn which innovations drive engagement and enrollment, and how to plan smarter investments. Gain insight from Joe Way of UCLA on aligning vision, technology, and the RFP process.
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AV/IT Team 2025: Emerson College
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AV/IT Team 2025: Emerson College
For the AV/IT team at Emerson College, Dante-based networking and RedNet technology revolutionized student and faculty workflow efficiency throughout Emerson's facilities.
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AV/IT Team 2025: Digital & Technology Services, the Teaching and Learning Center, and Facilities Management at the University of California, Los Angeles
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AV/IT Team 2025: Digital & Technology Services, the Teaching and Learning Center, and Facilities Management at the University of California, Los Angeles
It takes an AV/IT village--specifically, a collaboration between Digital & Technology Services, the Teaching and Learning Center, and Facilities Management at UCLA. Check out this $4.3 million classroom modernization pilot.
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AV/IT Team 2025: University Audiovisual Services Department at Texas A&M University
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AV/IT Team 2025: University Audiovisual Services Department at Texas A&M University
For the AV/IT team at Texas A&M, creating a templatized approach to AV wasn't just about picking the right hardware; it was about building an ecosystem.
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