105 And room layout is equally important. “Factors like wall angles, furniture placement and display positioning significantly impact usability and engagement,” explains Bischoff. “For example, simple things like articulating mounts for displays allow users to adjust the display to their preference. Plus, proper placement of microphones, speakers and cameras enhances the overall meeting experience and ensures all participants feel included.” When establishing best practices for deploying team collaboration rooms, Bischoff recommends organisations focus on standardised room templates, tiered cost models, and remote support and monitoring. “Users expect a flawless collaboration experience, which requires careful planning and strong support,” he says. “Building a meeting room is easy but maintaining and scaling it is the real challenge. Organisations must consider long-term support, lifecycle management and financial alignment to ensure a sustainable and successful collaboration environment.” Ensuring AV standards are consistently applied across different workplace environments is key to enabling effective collaboration, particularly as hybrid work models continue to evolve. “AV standards bridge the collaboration gap between in-office, hybrid and remote employees by ensuring a consistent AV experience across work environments,” says Bischoff. “A good example of this enablement is seen by the volume of quick and easy collaboration-certified devices out on the market today. Along these lines, lower hardware costs, coupled with a solution for every need, has made it easier to access equipment. “By focusing on wellness, sustainability and flexibility, organisations can create AV standards that enhance meeting equity, simplify collaboration and support long-term scalability, ultimately leading to an effective hybrid work environment.” Bischoff will deliver a session on enterprise Teams integration at InfoComm 2025. Find out more at: infocommshow.org Republic Services has integrated Microsoft Teams across its boardrooms, training spaces and conference rooms across various sites in North America MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
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