Best Val Cisco Podcasts (2025)

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Microsoft Surface Hub Demo with Val Fernandez 12:39

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In this episode of The Collaboration Space, host Nancy Lussier welcomes Val Fernandez, AVI-SPL’s Surface Champ, to explore the latest updates to Microsoft Surface Hub 3. They discuss exciting enhancements, returning features and functionality, and why consistency across Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) is a key focus. Watch the Surface Hub 3 Demo on our…

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Simplicity and Scalability with AVI-SPL Symphony and Neat Pulse 9:14

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Today, we're introducing a new series on our podcast, Simplicity and Scalability, focusing on supporting your technology investments. In our first episode, Jared Lederhander catches up with AVI-SPL's Simpon Cooper and Juston Bondi of Neat. Our panel discusses how AVI-SPL Symphony and Neat Pulse work together to help monitor and manage your technolo…

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AI Readiness in Action with Crestron 8:33

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In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. Nancy is joined by John Bailey from AVI-SPL and Crestron's Brad Hintze. The group discusses how AI is advancing rapidly and how AVI-SPL and Crestron can help you accelerate your path to AI readiness. They also share insights on how the latest AV technology enables AI and ways to keep up with the r…

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Beyond Compliance: Digital Signage and Display Accessibility for All with LG 8:38

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An inclusive environment is essential for your customers and employees. When we discuss accessibility, we often think of ADA requirements for individuals with disabilities. In the workplace and public spaces, these rules also apply to your displays. In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, we’ll discuss how LG and AVI-SPL collaborate to …

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Boost Workplace Engagement in Every Space with Immersive Tech 36:45

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Mathew DeFreitas and AVI-SPL's Experience Technology Group's (XTG) Mark Coxon take a deep dive into how experiential and immersive technology can craft a more motivating and engaging modern workplace experience. They explore: - How experiential tech can help make the workplace a meaningful place - Shifting perspective from the workplace being a des…

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Empower and retain students with immersive experiences featuring Panasonic 14:33

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Welcome to The Collaboration Space podcast. Our guest speaker today is Linda Hess from Panasonic. Projections indicate that by 2026 and beyond, institutions will encounter increased challenges due to shifting demographics and a heightened demand for specialized, engaging educational experiences. How we learn has changed. The ability to cultivate im…

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Taking a human-first approach to hybrid work with Neat 18:54

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Neat Vice President of Emerging Products GTM, Hellene Garcia, and National Channel Director, Kristen Nash, join Mathew DeFreitas in the Collaboration Space to explore: - The evolution of hybrid work and where it's going - Neat's human-first approach to modern work - How Neat Pulse and Neat App Hub deliver on that approach with IT and end users - Ho…

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How Logitech Adds a “Cool” Factor to Your Google Meeting Rooms 23:04

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Sudeep Trivedi from Logitech and AVI-SPL's Derrick Kelly join Nancy Lussier in this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast. The panel shares how adding Logitech solutions can add a "cool" factor to your Google Meeting Rooms and entice teams back to the office. Sudeep shares Logitech's commitment to offering certified Google solutions. He also d…

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Fulfilling the Promise of Experiential Experiences in Every Space with Q-SYS podcast 16:17

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There's still time to visit AVI-SPL and Q-SYS at ISE on 2/6/25 and 2/7/25. In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, host Nancy Lussier and Steve McCary from Q-SYS share insights on creating high-impact, experiential experiences in every space. They discuss: - insights from our customers and employees - how high-impact spaces lure employe…

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How to reach corporate sustainability goals with Cisco 22:00

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Join us on The Collaboration Space podcast as Kelly Bousman, AVI-SPL's new Senior Vice President of ESG and sustainability, and Chris Bottger, Cisco's Hybrid Workplace Experience Go-to-Market and strategy leader, share how organizations can innovate to meet and exceed ESG and sustainability goals. We dive into: Saving energy by optimizing workplace…

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Elevate flexible workplace management with Microsoft Places 12:47

8M ago12:47

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Explore the employee and workplace benefits of Microsoft Places in this episode of the Collaboration Space podcast. Nancy Lussier and the VP of AVI-SPL's Global Microsoft Practice, Ron Wolfe dive into: Return to work mandates: are companies back to the office or hybrid? How Microsoft Places supports flexible work and modernizes office spaces with i…

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Transforming Justice: The Future of Court Technology with Logitech & NCSC 31:58

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Don't miss this informative and inspiring episode featuring a tour of the National Center for State Courts Innovation Lab. Head over to our YouTube channel to see the video. Get more information and book a Logitech demo. Welcome! Join us for this episode as we explore the changing world of court technology and its potential to revolutionize the leg…

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Creating Immersive Workplace Experiences with Crestron 12:40

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Hi all, before we dive in, the Crestron Experience Center Open House event has passed. :( Learn more about Crestron at https://avispl.com/crestron/ or contact AVI-SPL at [email protected]. Welcome back to The Collaboration Space! In this episode, we'll discuss the effects of the return to work debate that's heating up and what it means to you and …

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How cloud calling platforms and crisis management solutions intersect with Avaya and 911inform 10:19

10M ago10:19

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Brandi Hardman of Avaya and Jay Robison of 911inform join this episode of The Collaboration Space. They share insights on the benefits of cloud calling and contact center platforms and the importance of incorporating an emergency preparedness solution into those platforms. During this podcast, we discuss: - An intro to cloud calling and contact cen…

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How to create a standardized workplace experience with HP | Poly 21:03

1y ago21:03

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Joe Mukherjee joins Mathew DeFreitas in the Collaboration Space to share how HP | Poly solutions are elevating meeting equity in the evolving flexible workplace. During this podcast, we discuss: - How HP | Poly is enhancing collaboration technology user experiences - The latest HP | Poly systems supporting the standardized workplace experience - Im…

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Tom Arbuthnot of Empowering.Cloud Shares Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms Insights 7:49

1+ y ago7:49

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Tom Arbuthnot of Empowering.Cloud shares his insights about enabling immersive collaboration at the office, and shares some of the top trends he's seeing in Teams Rooms design. Here's the ISE rAVe AI/Copilot interview with Tom and John Bailey we mentioned. You can sign up for the March 6, 2024 webinar hosted by Empowering.Cloud here: "The Power of …

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Why now is the time to deliver a better meeting experience featuring Logitech Sight 18:29

1+ y ago18:29

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Update at 16:05: Logitech has been carbon neutral since 2021. Logitech's Nathan Coutinho joins Nancy Lussier in this episode of The Collaboration Space. We chat about solutions to today's hybrid workplace challenges, including enabling meeting equity and engaging remote workers. Nathan discusses why now is the best time to resolve issues with upgra…

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Top Considerations to Get Hybrid Done Right with Neat 20:34

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Many of us have landed on a hybrid schedule where everyone can flex their time between the office and home. But there are different flavors of hybrid, some more prescriptive than others. In this podcast, we'll chat about one of the most common forms of hybrid. And, more importantly, how to get hybrid done right so everyone is happy. I have two gues…

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How Display Technologies Create a Better Employee Experience 10:04

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Thanks for listening! Please note this update: at 3:50, the lobby dvLED wall is 1:9. You can also watch the video podcast on YouTube. We're hearing a lot about how employers want people back in the office 2-3 days a week or more while employees enjoy the flexibility of working remotely. And they've proven that that productivity increases rather tha…

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Smart Mark Talk: WWE Fastlane Review 2:06:49

1+ y ago2:06:49

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Jay and Val give our thoughts and opinions on the recent WWE PLE, Edge, Aew and more!

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Smart Mark Talk: 9/03/23 2:23:19

2y ago2:23:19

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On this weeks podcast we give our thoughts on the passing of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk, WWE Payback, AEW All In/All Out, and the termination of CM Punk.

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How to create the best collaboration experience for every work style with Poly HP 22:17

2y ago22:17

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Join Poly HP's Jennifer Adams in this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast: "How to create the best collaboration experience for every work style." Host Nancy Lussier and Jennifer share insights, including: - What are some of the challenges that we're hearing about from customers? - How is new technology influencing how people work? - Example…

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Smart Mark Talk: 8/6/23 2:00:44

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This weeks episode we give our thoughts on Summerslam, G1 Climax, and All In

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Smart Mart Talk: 7/30/23 1:58:25

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Today’s episode we give our predictions for NXT’s Great American Bash

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Linkin Park 1:47:37

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On todays episode we take a deep dive into the world of the band Linkin Park. From humble beginnings to instant success, as well as the much covered tragedy. This episode contains two conversations from fans of the bad and more, enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-culturefanatics/support…

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Smart Mark Talk: 7/23/23 59:13

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Dirty Dom takes over the WWE, Tribal Combat is issued, and ROH comes out strong in their recent ppv showing. This is Smart Mark Talk.

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Smart Mark Talk: 7/16/23 1:49:56

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Slammiversary (2023) review and our show of the week.

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Smart Mark Talk: 7/2/23 1:58:52

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Val and Jay here giving our thoughts on a huge week in the world of pro wrestling. We look back at forbidden door and give our thoughts on Money in the Bank.

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Smart Mark Talk: 6/25/23 1:59:52

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Welcome back to Smart Mark Talk brought to you by Elite Wrestling Audio, this week we preview AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door and provide our predictions as well as our pro wrestling show of the week! Enjoy

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Smart Mark Talk: 06/18/23 1:46:48

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On this weeks episode we talk about the current build (or lack of) to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, our thoughts on the debut of Collision, and our picks for wrestling show of the week.

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Smart Mark Talk: 06/11/23 1:59:23

2y ago1:59:23

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Starting off with a new season of Smart Mark Talk shaking off the ring rust and getting back into it. Today’s episode we give our thoughts on Impact’s Against All Odds ppv, show of the week, and more!

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Creating better hybrid meeting experiences on any platform 7:01

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Dana Corey from Avocor joins Nancy in The Collaboration Space to share insights on creating better hybrid meeting experiences, no matter the meeting platform teams use. Dana and Nancy discuss how to deliver a more human experience in the hybrid workplace, including: - Using large format displays to accommodate eye-level viewing, content, sharing, a…

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Demystifying LED video wall technology 13:23

2y ago13:23

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LED technology advancements are making it challenging to make video wall integration decisions. Marc Lemieux, Principal Architect of Display Technology at Christie Digital Systems, joins The Collaboration Space to clear up LED complexities. He also shares key considerations for making video wall installation decisions. Nancy Lussier and Marc addres…

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Evil Dead Rise 34:02

2y ago34:02

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What’s going on fanatics, it’s your boy Val Cisco back at it again giving my thoughts and opinions on the latest in the evil dead franchise, was it groovy? Find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-culturefanatics/support

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 1:24:47

2y ago1:24:47

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Let’s take a preem trip to Night City as we explore the world of Cyberpunk 2077. Val and Jay give our thoughts on one of the best anime’s we’ve seen in a long time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-culturefanatics/support

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves 36:24

2y ago36:24

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It’s your Dungeon Master Val Cisco back at it again rolling for a charisma check as I provide my thoughts and opinions on the latest Dungeons and Dragons film adaptation. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-culturefanatics/support

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie 34:03

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It’s your boy Val Cisco back at it again providing my thoughts and opinions of the nostalgia filled Super Mario Bros. Movie! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-culturefanatics/support

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2023 Higher Education AV Trends 17:24

2+ y ago17:24

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How are colleges and universities keeping pace with student and instructor expectations regarding hybrid learning AV technology in 2023 and beyond? Crestron's John Hulen joins this episode of The Collaboration Space to discuss how the latest AV innovations are filling today's hybrid learning environment needs, and what's on the horizon. John and ho…

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How enterprise video can improve DEI in a hybrid workplace 9:45

2+ y ago9:45

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In this episode of the Collaboration Space, join AVI-SPL VideoLink creative director and executive producer, Stu Siegal, and AVI-SPL's Mathew DeFreitas for a discussion on how well-produced video can help achieve workplace equity and inclusivity. Get AV and unified communications news delivered to your inbox. Follow AVI-SPL: Linkedin X YouTube…

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Smart Mark Talk: NXT Vengeance Day 2023 1:53:06

2+ y ago1:53:06

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Val and Jay are back at it giving our thoughts on the latest NXT premium love event Vengeance Day! Plus Raw and Smackdown talk!

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Smart Mark Talk: Royal Rumble 2023 2:15:12

2+ y ago2:15:12

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Smart Mark Talk is back, the Royal Rumble is come and gone and Jay/Val are here to spill all the tea and provide our thoughts on the event from start to finish!

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How Cisco RoomOS Powers Native Webex Meetings & Microsoft Teams experiences 12:01

2+ y ago12:01

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Cisco's Patrick Eustace shares how Cisco RoomOS powers native Webex Meetings and Microsoft Teams experiences on the same device. We discuss end-user benefits, including: - consistent experience with native Webex and Teams meetings - one button to join experience - freedom of choice through interoperability with additional meeting platforms like Goo…

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What is true UC platform interoperability, and what's in it for you? 20:08

2+ y ago20:08

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In this episode of The Collaboration Space Podcast, we take a deep dive into interoperability. AVI-SPL UC experts John Bailey and Derrick Kelly join the podcast to share insights and answer common questions, such as: What is true UC platform interoperability? It's much more than simply connecting to a meeting. Why would you need interoperability, a…

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Optimizing Corporate Training in the New Workplace 7:24

2+ y ago7:24

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In this episode of The Collaboration Space podcast, SMART's Giancarlo Brotto joins us to discuss how to optimize training programs in the new workplace. Organizations must work hard to attract and retain talent in the competitive career marketplace. Providing growth opportunities to all employees is essential to your retention plan. A way to do tha…

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Seamless video distribution across the enterprise and around campus 9:06

2+ y ago9:06

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Liberty AV's Michael Vivian joins us in The Collaboration to discuss video distribution in corporate and education environments. Vivian shares his insights on video over IP (AV over IP) transport systems that generally include an encoder, a decoder, and controller. The controller can the video to a display or multiple digital signage displays, allo…

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Overwatch 2 1:12:48

2+ y ago1:12:48

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Jay and Val are back at it again, this week we are discussing our feelings about the free to play spectacle that is Overwatch 2. #overwatch2 #overwatch #videogames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-culturefanatics/support

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How to Transform Hybrid Meeting Spaces to Meet Today’s Needs 9:27

2+ y ago9:27

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Epson's Remi Del Mar joins Nancy Lussier in this episode of The Collaboration Space. Remi shares her insights about what's changing in hybrid meeting rooms to meet the expectations and needs of today's mobile workforce. We discuss: How are meetings changing? What's driving the need for large-format displays? Things that all need to fit on the scree…

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Arcane 1:08:46

2+ y ago1:08:46

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It’s been one year since Arcane blessed us with its presence on Netflix, Jay and Val thought it would be fitting to get our thoughts on this masterpiece of a show.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-culturefanatics/support

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How Intelligent Video Creates a Better Meeting Experience 10:19

2+ y ago10:19

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Where an employee works should not compromise their experience. Simply put, the single-camera remote experience of hybrid meetings held in traditional meeting spaces needs improvement. All crucial workplace tasks are enhanced by a more equitable, engaging remote video experience created with intelligent video. Lauren Simmen, Director of Product Mar…

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Pop 5: Best Of Toonami 1:44:16

2+ y ago1:44:16

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The fanatics are back baby, and better then ever! This weeks episode of Pop 5 is a banger and Jay and Val count down their top 5 favorite shows that came out of Toonami. Did your favorite show make the list? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pop-culturefanatics/support…