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Why Entry-Level Headsets Matter More Than You Think

7/22/2026byStephen Mays

Why Entry-Level Headsets Matter More Than You Think

Many companies assume that “entry-level” means “low importance.” As a result, these purchases are often made on price alone.   In procurement, every dollar matters — but focusing solely on upfront price often hides the true cost of technology decisions. 
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AV Quick Guide Part 3

7/17/2026byStephen Mays
AV Quick Guide Part 3 the final part of modern meeting room technology
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AV Quick Guide Part 2

7/16/2026byStephen Mays
AV Quick Guide Part 2 In a continuation of our Video Bars blog we go over other AV Technologies.  Continuing into a part three.
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AV Guide Part 1 Video Collaboration Bars: The Foundation of Modern Meeting Rooms

7/15/2026byStephen Mays

If there's one technology that has transformed conference room deployments over the last several years, it's the video collaboration bar.

By combining cameras, microphones, speakers, and processing into a single device, collaboration bars simplify room design while delivering consistent user experience across multiple meeting spaces.

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How JPL Telecom Is Filling the Gap Left by HP Poly in 911 Dispatch Communications

7/9/2026byStephen Mays
A major talking point at Florida APCO 2026 Annual Conference and Expo, which is the annual conference for public safety officials, is the changing landscape in Critical Communications equipment.  For decades, HP Poly (formerly Plantronics) was considered the standard for push-to-talk (PTT) adapters and dispatch headsets used in 911 communications centers, air traffic control facilities, and other mission-critical environments. The company's CA-series PTT adapters became a familiar part of dispatch consoles throughout North America.
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Bone Conduction vs. Traditional Headsets: A Practical Enterprise Evaluation Guide

7/8/2026byStephen Mays

Bone Conduction vs. Traditional Headsets: A Practical Enterprise Evaluation Guide

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​How to determine which headset technology fits your environment — before you standardize.
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Law Firms - Who Actually Owns Your Conference Room When Something Goes Wrong?

7/1/2026byStephen Mays

Modern conference rooms sit at the intersection of multiple domains—IT infrastructure, physical facilities, and specialized AV systems. This creates natural ambiguity about who should respond when something breaks:

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Replacing Dispatch Headsets: Swapping Out Equipment in a Mission Critical Environment

6/29/2026byStephen Mays
Replacing Dispatch Headsets: Swapping Out Equipment in a Mission Critical Environment. Here are some of the most common challenges we see agencies encounter—and how to address them successfully.
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Return-to-Office Mandates—What Companies Need to Know in 2026

6/15/2026byStephen Mays

Return-to-Office mandates are reshaping the modern workplace. Learn why companies are bringing employees back, what tools and equipment they need, and how to roll out an effective RTO strategy without hurting engagement or retention.

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The Hidden Costs of Poorly Standardized AV Systems

6/1/2026byStephen Mays
​AV systems are often a bit of a Frankenstein’s monster.

Small inconsistencies create a massive collection of hidden costs that quietly eat away at productivity, support bandwidth, and customer experience.  That rep with the cheap headset and dodgy webcam represents your company, and that customer who has a bad experience with their call blames your organization not that rep who bought the cheap option with quick delivery.
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