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As AVoIP (AV over IP) becomes more integral to audiovisual professionals, the improved and streamlined AV system implementations resulting from AVoIP solutions lead to a natural question. What is the best AVoIP solution? The answer? It depends. In the latest episode of “Dear Matt,” presented by Vistacom, Matt Boyer, the Chief Technology Officer at…
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Insights on the status of the AV Industry Supply Chain
In a time when the AV industry supply chain faces unprecedented challenges, understanding its current status and future trajectory is crucial. In this week’s segment of “Dear Matt,” presented by Vistacom, host Matt Boyer, the Director of Technology at Vistacom, brings his over 30 years of experience in the audiovisual industry to the status…
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Dear Matt: Are Projectors a Dying Technology?
Are projectors a dying technology? In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of display technology, one might assume that projectors could soon be a thing of the past. Not so fast, thinks Vistacom’s Director of Technology, Matt Boyer. In this Dear Matt segment, Boyer, a seasoned expert with over three decades in the AV industry, looks…
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Dear Matt: NDI Will Become More Standard in AV Installations
As the world grows increasingly reliant on advanced AV technology, understanding the nuances of various protocols and tools will be crucial. Matt Boyer, the Chief Technology Officer at Vistacom, recently discussed NDI (Network Device Interface) — a vital component in modern AV setups, and the role it will play in the future of the…
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Dear Matt: Navigating New Features on Microsoft Teams with the Microsoft 365 Roadmap
In an age where digital communication tools are crucial for seamless operational workflows, staying updated with the latest features is essential. Microsoft Teams, as a part of the Microsoft 365 suite, continually evolves by rolling out new features to enhance user experience and functionality. However, keeping track of these updates can sometimes feel like…
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Dear Matt: Artificial Intelligence in the AV Industry
The infusion of artificial intelligence in the AV industry creates the potential for a significant technological evolution. This convergence is spawning enhanced functionalities, streamlined operations, and an uptick in the efficacy of AV systems, particularly in meeting spaces. In the latest segment of “Dear Matt: Answering all your AV Tech Questions,” presented by Vistacom,…
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Dear Matt: Standardizing MTR Rooms Is Possible With an Upgraded Version
The landscape of audiovisual technology, especially within the business world, frequently presents a maze of compatibility and functionality concerns. As organizations increasingly migrate to a platform like Microsoft Teams, questions about the interoperability of MTR, such as seamlessly integrating with software like Zoom or Webex, become more significant. As these tech giants strive to…
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Physical Retail’s Next Infrastructure Layer: Item-Level Intelligence with Radar
Physical retail is under pressure to become as measurable and responsive as e-commerce. While retailers have spent years optimizing digital channels with real-time data, store teams have often had to make decisions with incomplete inventory visibility and delayed operational signals. That gap matters because stores still account for 80% of U.S. retail sales, making…
From Institutional Excellence to Population-Level Access: How Pakistan Can Bridge Its Healthcare Divide
Healthcare systems are under pressure almost everywhere, but the strain is especially visible in lower-resource settings where demand is rising faster than infrastructure. In Pakistan, that pressure is playing out across a system that has to serve more than 250 million people with limited public investment. Public health spending remains below 1% of GDP,…
Scaling Experiential Learning in the Curriculum: How Iron Range Engineering Transformed Engineering Education
Engineering has transformed nearly every part of modern life, from the phones in our pockets to the systems powering global industry. But the way engineers are educated has often moved far more slowly than the profession itself. Employers are asking for graduates who can navigate ambiguity, communicate across teams, and contribute meaningfully from the…
When Geography Meets Purpose: How One Move Reshaped a Vascular Surgeon’s Career
Medicine isn’t what it used to be—not for the people practicing it. Independent physicians are becoming the exception, not the norm, as more doctors move into hospital systems, corporate groups, and academic networks. At the same time, the pipeline of specialists isn’t keeping pace with growing patient needs, particularly in complex fields like vascular…
