The Tech Simple Podcast

May 15 2024
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Independent insights into the latest AV technologies, as well as tips and best practices to optimise AV solutions for modern workplace and learning environments. This podcast is your guide to:

1. Clarifying AV Strategies to deliver your goals in the workplace or learning environment.

2. Learning how to select the Right AV products and solutions to support your goals

3. Optimisation. Getting the most value from your AV investments over the long term.

The podcast hosts Jonathan and David have multiple decades of combined experience strategically advising their corporate, government, and education clients and overseeing the successful implementation of AV systems in thousands of spaces across hundreds of projects. They lead a team at konnectus who are passionate about AV, and even more passionate about implementing the right tech to make meaningful improvements in your organisation.

Learn more about konnectus and the "Tech Simple" podcast hosts at: www.konnectus.com.au

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Optimising IT Networks for AV System Implementation and Support

May 15 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast, David and Jonathan are joined by Andrew Squillacioti of Concept AV. They discuss the importance of setting up IT networks correctly before implementing audiovisual systems in workplaces, meeting rooms, and collaboration spaces. They highlight the significance of network compatibility, bandwidth requirements, quality of service, and firewa

Standards, Trends, and User Experience: Future of Meeting Rooms

Apr 22 2024 29 mins  
Join us for Part 2 of the engaging podcast discussion with Greg Jeffreys as we delve into the fascinating world of modern meeting room technology and design. Greg sheds light on the evolution of video display sizes in meeting rooms, driven by Microsoft Front Row, and provides insights on the pitfalls of dual-screen setups. Discover why Microsoft's focus on smaller rooms is a game-c

The Importance of Room Design to Optimise AV Upgrades

Mar 27 2024 26 mins  
Greg Jeffreys is an expert on room design standards, displays, lighting, meeting and teaching spaces, and Microsoft Teams Rooms. He joins David and Jonathan on this episode of The Tech Simple podcast, which is so rich in nuggets of gold that we had to split the recording across two parts! In Part 1 we learn about Greg's approach to design, which very much starts with the end users

AI, Software, and Hybrid Trends: Workplace AV 2023 Recap and 2024 Forecast

Jan 24 2024 55 mins  
As we kick off a new year it is the perfect time to review what happened in AV technology in the workplace in 2023 and discuss the trends that are most likely to occur in 2024. In this first episode of Season 2 of The Tech Simple podcast, hosts David and Jonathan are joined by expert guests from industry association AVIXA who are in the perfect position to share the data from the m

The Benefits of a Professional Project Manager in Workspace Transformations

Nov 21 2023 28 mins  
“We recently worked on a workspace project where we were able to save the client over $15 million. You are not just buying my time; you are buying my 25+ years of experience as a professional project manager". These are the words of Kevin Tompkins of CTPG who shares the microphone with David and Jonathan on this final episode of the Tech Simple podcast in Season 1. In this chat K

AV Insights Unveiled: Conversation with AVIXA's CEO David Labuskes

Oct 15 2023 35 mins  
AVIXA is the Audiovisual & Integrated Experience Association and is effectively the trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries worldwide. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought lead

Standardising the AV across JLL APAC Workplaces

Oct 05 2023 25 mins  
In an earlier Tech Simple podcast (Episode 6) David and Jonathan discussed the top 3 reasons organisations should consider standardising the AV across their environment. This latest episode takes the discussion one step further with special guest James Cork of JLL. James oversees the AV and other technologies that are implemented into the various offices across the APAC region and

Professional Lighting Design completes a Workplace

Sep 19 2023 30 mins  
“The office is no longer a grid of tables with light levels meeting a required compliance or standard. Agile work is here to stay. Spaces need to be attractive for people to want to return to. They also need to be able to make people feel more connected. Creative lighting design can help to deliver this". Founder of Lighting Studio MG Michel Goupy and his associate Linsey Walker

How an Acoustics Professional adds Value to a Workplace Design

Aug 24 2023 26 mins  
There are many elements to consider when designing or refreshing a workplace. Workflows, employee experience, customer experience, interior design, tech tools and connectivity, building services, lighting, air quality. The list is long. In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast, we are talking about acoustics, which is so important to consider when planning and creating your workp

The 3 AV Tech Trends Revolutionising the Workplace

Jul 31 2023 31 mins  
It's amazing how quickly AV technology in the workplace is evolving and improving right now. In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast David and Jonathan are joined by Paul Falzon, the Regional Director of Neat in Australia and New Zealand. Paul brings a wealth of experience in video, collaboration, unified communication, cloud, desktop and more. This experience spanning decades r