The Latest from Microsoft on AI’s Impact on Meetings

Researchers at Microsoft spent nine months collaborating with its Copilot customers to analyze work habits. Here’s a cool insight they learned regarding meetings and collaboration. Meetings are becoming more about value creation   The workday is often a balancing act between crucial meetings and focused work. And our 2023 Work Trend Index Annual Report found that all too […]

3 Ways Workplace Tech Continues to Evolve

As a veteran IT leader, Rachel Lockett spends a fair amount of time talking to tech executives. In those conversations, a few themes regularly surface at the intersection of IT and audiovisual solutions. Read on as she shares some trend predictions. #1: AI user adoption will become more mainstream We can’t talk about tech evolution […]

The Importance of Room Acoustics

Room acoustics is the study of how sound waves propagate and interact with the surfaces of a room. It is a complex and fascinating field of study that has a wide range of applications in different industries. In today’s world, where communication and collaboration are more important than ever, good room acoustics can make a […]

The best video conferencing systems for meeting rooms

Business communication has grown over the last decade, and at the heart of this transformation are video conferencing systems. These tools allow teams/people around the world to connect and collaborate effectively, eliminating the barriers of time and distance. At Laia, we specialise in delivering audiovisual solutions that transform the way businesses communicate and collaborate. Our comprehensive range […]

Leveraging AV Systems for Enhanced Collaboration and Communication in the Workplace

In today’s fast-paced and interconnected business landscape, effective collaboration and communication are paramount for organizations to thrive. Audiovisual (AV) systems have emerged as powerful tools that can revolutionize workplace dynamics by enhancing collaboration and communication. These systems combine audio and visual technologies to create immersive and engaging environments that facilitate seamless information exchange among team […]

8 Emerging Conferencing Technology Trends for 2024

Despite recent evidence of “Zoom” fatigue, video conferencing has become essential for businesses and individuals to connect and collaborate. As this technology advances, new trends in video conferencing systems birth innovative features and capabilities to enhance the overall meeting experience. From integration with artificial intelligence to improved cross-platform compatibility and the rise of immersive virtual reality […]

A Big Factor Impacting Collaboration Space

When it comes to next-gen collaboration spaces, flexibility is key. Technology Evangelist Joseph Cornwall offers some expert advice on this topic. To paraphrase Greek philosopher Heraclitus: Change is certain. That’s absolutely true of the AV industry, where new innovations are being developed at breathtaking speed to meet the demands of a shifting horizon. If the […]

Strategies for Successful Hybrid Meetings

Strategies for Successful Hybrid Meetings

Hybrid meetings are the new normal. Here are four tips to make yours successful. In the post-pandemic world, hybrid work is now the norm. As a result, companies are having to adapt to new ways of working and managing remote teams. They’ve had to invest in the latest technologies to facilitate virtual meetings and make […]

Can Artificial Intelligence be Sentient?

Can Artificial Intelligence be Sentient? : A Google engineer claims a new AI system has attained consciousness. As technologists debate that assertion, the question isn’t if it’s real, but when it will be. Blake Lemoine, an engineer in Google’s Responsible AI team, claimed recently that after interacting hundreds of times with a revolutionary, not yet released AI […]

Five Considerations For Choosing Conferencing Systems

Before investing time and money in conferencing and collaboration software for your company, consider these five points to make that decision easier. Your small business may already have video conferencing software. Maintaining work relationships and staying productive is, after all, essential for remote workers. With the rapid pace of change happening worldwide, organizations are seeking […]