Dave Labuskes announces his retirement as CEO of AVIXA. We look at how his time at the helm was one that really embraced the higher education side of the space. Apple Creator Studio is launched, looking to usurp Adobe's position in the market. Simply put... Can it? Epson settles a projector brightness lawsuit with Yaber. How to know you're getting exactly what the specs say, especially for an important project for your campus.

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EDTech takes a look at the most important news of the higher education space for technology managers. We break these stories down and discuss the finer points with a panel of experts from colleges all over. Joining us this week is Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Rob Rasberry from Drexel University and Lisle Waldron of the University of Trinidad & Tobago.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Lisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & Tobago

Links to sources:

• AV Magazine – Dave Labuskes Announces Retirement
• The Verge – Apple Launches Creator Studio
• AVNation – Projector Spec Lawsuit

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SCN releases their annual Top 50 list. Now, remembering that every company on said list volunteers to be included, does it provide a benefit to technology managers across campuses? Discussing UC platforms in higher education like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Deciding where each one fits either for students, faculty or even both. And since it's the end of the year, we look back at the trends of 2025 for AV. What stood out for the higher education space?

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Every month we take a look at the biggest news for the higher education space. This time, we're enjoying the company of our stalwart panel of experts who are here nearly every episode! That would be Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Rob Rasberry from Drexel University.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University

Links to sources:

• SCN – SCN's Top 50 for 2025
• UC Today – Microsoft Teams and Zoom in Higher Education
• Commercial Integrator – Biggest Trends This Year in AV

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restron has a new experience center in Belgium. They're handy for integrators and consumers, but could technology managers benefit from seeing products in action before they implement them? A look at the evolution of live production effects for broadcast. How we can apply these methods to the learning space and immerse students regardless of where they are. ClearOne has announced they will continue to provided product warranty and support. This comes after an agreement to sell their assets to Biamp. What this means for technology managers and the industry at large.

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Every month we bring you the biggest news and stories surrounding the Higher Education space. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts across different colleges and how AV mixes in with higher ed. This episode we are joined by Robert Rasberry from Drexel University and Matt O'Reilly from the University of Toronto Mississauga.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

• Guests:Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Matt O'Reilly – University of Toronto Mississauga
• Links to sources:AV Buyers' Club – Crestron Opens Experience Center in Belgium
• AVNation – Extended Reality in Broadcast Production
• AV Magazine – ClearOne Continues Product Warranty & Support

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