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The future of AV asset management is visual

Joe Andrulis, executive vice president of corporate development, Biamp, on mapping the way to smarter workspaces

In today’s hybrid work landscape, the average corporate office is home to numerous AV devices per meeting room. From sleek conferencing bars to state-of-the-art microphones and intuitive room control systems, these solutions are the unsung heroes of our new work reality. But as our reliance on these devices grows, so does the challenge of managing them effectively. Enter the era of visual AV asset management, a game-changing approach that’s set to revolutionise how we oversee and optimise our workspaces.

The shift to hybrid work has transformed our offices into high-tech hubs, featuring the latest AV innovations. While these devices empower seamless collaboration, they’ve also created a new set of challenges for IT and AV managers. How do we keep track of this growing arsenal of tech? How can we ensure each device is performing at its peak? The answer lies not just in managing these assets, but in visualising them.

TRADITIONAL SOFTWARE
Traditional asset management software often presents AV devices as mere items on a list. While informative, this approach falls short in providing the full picture. Imagine instead a dynamic, visual schematic that maps out your entire AV ecosystem – from the broad strokes of your global corporate campuses down to the minute details of individual workstations. This is visual AV asset management.

Picture this: A high-stakes client meeting is about to begin, but the video quality is subpar. Traditionally, identifying the issue could mean sifting through lists and conducting time-consuming physical checks. With a visual management system, a glance at your digital schematic reveals the culprit – the conferencing bar has been moved from its optimal position. The problem is solved in seconds; meeting is saved.

Visual AV asset management isn’t just about pretty pictures – it’s about providing layers of actionable insight, including: gaining a bird’s-eye view of your entire AV infrastructure across multiple locations; zooming in on individual buildings to assess device distribution and identify optimisation opportunities; examining the setup of specific meeting spaces to ensure ideal configuration; and diving down to individual desks to troubleshoot issues.

This multi-layered approach empowers everyone from C-suite executives planning global tech strategies to on-the-ground IT staff managing day-to-day operations.

By harnessing the power of cloud-based visual management software, we’re ushering in a new era of collaboration between organisations and their AV partners. Integrators and consultants can now offer real-time insights and proactive support, all through an intuitive visual interface. This is about continually optimising your AV ecosystem to drive better user experiences and ROI.

As we look to the future, visual AV asset management stands poised to transform how we interact with our workspaces. It’s not just about knowing what devices you have – it’s about understanding their context, optimising their performance, and unlocking their full potential. The writing is on the wall – or rather, the schematic. The future of AV asset management is visual, and it’s here to help us build smarter, more efficient, and more collaborative workspaces.  Are you ready to see your AV assets in a whole new light?

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