303: AV as a Platform

Sep 15, 2025 · 52m 32s

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This episode of The AV Life dives into UCLA’s groundbreaking AV as a Platform initiative. The hosts welcome special guest Chi Hang Lo, who shares details about the next-generation AV...

This episode of The AV Life dives into UCLA’s groundbreaking AV as a Platform initiative. The hosts welcome special guest Chi Hang Lo, who shares details about the next-generation AV automation system being piloted on campus. The discussion explores how AV can function as a scalable, modular platform that ties together technology, facilities, security, and student experiences across the university. From scheduling and signage to safety and student experience, UCLA’s pilot is laying the foundation for the next decade of AV in higher education.

Topics Discussed:

The concept of AV as a Platform vs. traditional AV systems
Scalability and modular design for thousands of rooms
Cloud-first technology (AWS, Kubernetes, custom “Bruin Cloud”)
Integrating facilities, security, scheduling, and digital signage
Student and faculty experience improvements
Training strategies for diverse users (ages 5 to 95)
Building cross-department buy-in and collaboration
Leadership support and vision at UCLA
Broader applications beyond higher ed (corporate, multi-campus, global)
Reflections on pilots: data collection, champions vs. cross-section faculty
The future of AV in higher education and beyond

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Author	Joe Way, PhD, CTS
Organization	Higher Ed AV Media
Website	-
Tags	#av #avixa #aws #blackman #bruin #daly #ducktales #feynman #grant #hetma #infocomm #kaufman #kelly #labuscus #lo #platform #starwars #ucla #way