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May 6, 2026
 
 
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AVIXA CEO David Labuskes Kicks Off the Road to InfoComm26
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The Higher Ed AV Podcast features AVIXA CEO David Labuskes as the industry ramps toward InfoComm 2026. The conversation focuses on emerging priorities across standards, community building, and workforce development, with practical takeaways for higher education AV leaders preparing for the next cycle of technology and program planning.
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Tech Manager Spotlight on John Pfeffer
The Tech Manager Spotlight profiles John Pfeffer, principal technology architect for IT Customer Service at the University at Buffalo. The article highlights an approach that balances innovation with institutional standards, supportability, and long-term sustainability—especially helpful for teams managing modernization while protecting operational stability.
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Fuel the Fire: The Path Forward
Britt's Somehow I Manage series entry explores professional momentum during demanding seasons of change. The piece emphasizes intentional habits, clear priorities, and steady leadership practices that help higher education AV professionals maintain progress while juggling competing needs and shifting expectations.
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Project Confidence, PM Wisdom, and Spring Transitions
This AV Life Podcast episode connects spring transitions with project delivery realities in higher education. The discussion addresses confidence-building for project managers, stakeholder communication, and practical methods for keeping scope, timelines, and expectations aligned during high-turnover or end-of-term periods.
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AV Security Is No Longer Optional in Higher Education
This AV Under the Hood article outlines why networked AV must be treated as part of the institutional security surface rather than isolated classroom technology. Dustin Myers presents actionable steps across design, procurement language, and operational practices, reinforcing that AV/IT convergence requires security alignment from planning through lifecycle support.
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