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Why Should HETMA Members Attend ISE 2024? | Musings of an AI Bot

Prompt: Why should HETMA (hetma.org) members attend ISE 2024 (iseurope.org)? 1. Experience the Future of AV Technology First-Hand: Imagine being among the first to witness the future of audiovisual technology unfold. At ISE 2024, you’ll have the unique opportunity to experience the latest and most innovative AV solutions that are shaping the future of... Read More

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December 19, 2023

Do You Have A Plan? | IT in AV

I would like to start this article out with a warning that some of this information might be a trigger. Please know there are resources out there and don’t hesitate to use them. With that statement I am going to go into this month’s article. To borrow the words from UNLV’s President, on December 6th... Read More

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December 14, 2023

Somehow I Manage | Making the Most of the Campus Holiday Party

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by your institution’s Holiday Party! The “most wonderful time of the year” can be hectic for AV staff with Winter Commencements, upgrades, and special projects. It’s tempting to skip the campus holiday party altogether, especially for introverts who are focused on system upgrades. However, attending the... Read More

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November 22, 2023

Discover the Joy of Giving: A Guide to Thoughtful Holiday Reading | Somehow I Manage

By Britt Yenser There is so much hustle and bustle around the holiday season. While work can feel overwhelming around this time of year, our personal lives can feel like a lot, too. Maybe you have some extra thoughts occupying your brain like, “What do I get my friend who has everything?” or “How... Read More

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November 19, 2023

Why Does It Cost So Much? | IT in AV

Why does it cost so much? That is a statement I am sure we all have heard. We take the time to design an AV system, based around our standards, and the client replies with those words. Then they start to pick apart our work saying things like ‘I can go to the big... Read More

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November 16, 2023

AVIXA Net Tech for AV Professionals – Course Preview

AVoIP has become a widely implemented method for AV signal transport. Delivering audiovisualcontent to your customers over the network can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. AVIXA® has put together a course to guide you through the basic concepts of networkingtechnology, to help you understand how a network works, how is it designed,... Read More

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