Join me, Craig Durr, on a special edition of Direct from the Expo, as I dive into the latest from InfoComm 2025 with Q-SYS. I'm catching up with Jason Moss, SVP of Marketing Ecosystem, and Christopher James, CTO of Q-SYS, to explore their groundbreaking vision for the AV market. Discover how Q-SYS is redefining the industry with their full-stack AV platform, which integrates data from the edge to the cloud, offering new insights and outcomes. We'll discuss the exciting new product releases from their recent Activate event, including the Core 24F and Vision Suite Accelerator, and the innovative Horizon Suite. Whether you're at the Expo or tuning in from afar, this episode is packed with insights into how Q-SYS is transforming AV experiences. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation!

On this episode of Direct from the Expo, Craig Durr talks with James Rempel, VP of Products at Nureva Inc. They dive into the persistent audio challenges in large spaces and how Nureva’s innovations, including the Microphone Mist technology and the new HDX series, are designed to solve them. From IT-friendly deployments to assistive listening with Auracast, this conversation showcases cutting-edge developments in audio conferencing solutions showcased at InfoComm 2025.

On this episode of Direct from the Expo, Craig Durr speaks with Sean Bowman, associate vice president of North America sales at Shure. Recorded live at InfoComm 2025, they explore why audio quality is fundamental to the future of collaboration and how Shure is advancing AI-powered collaboration through intelligent audio solutions, scalable room kits, and a complete ecosystem designed to meet the evolving needs of IT teams and AV professionals.

On this episode of Direct from the Expo, Craig Durr talks with Erik DeGiorgi, CEO of NetSpeek. Recorded live at InfoComm 2025, they dive into NetSpeek’s revolutionary AI platform designed to streamline UC, Pro AV, and digital signage environments. Erik shares insights on Lena—their Language Enabled Network Administrator—and how it’s reshaping how we manage complex, multi-vendor spaces securely and efficiently.

On this episode of Direct from the Expo, The Collab Collective’s Craig Durr talks with Erik DeGiorgi, CEO of NetSpeek, live from Enterprise Connect 2025. NetSpeek is an emerging company introducing an AI-driven approach to IT administration, designed to simplify and enhance the management of unified communications and pro AV technology. Their conversation explores how NetSpeek is tackling operational challenges with a clean-slate AI solution built to reduce IT burden and enhance efficiency.

On this episode of Direct from the Expo, The Collab Collective’s Craig Durr talks with Smita Hashim, Chief Product Officer of Zoom, live from Enterprise Connect 2025. Their conversation dives into Zoom’s AI advancements, the shift from AI Companion to Agentic AI, and how this evolution impacts collaboration, workplace efficiency, and customer experience.

On this episode of Direct from the Expo, The Collab Collective's Craig Durr talks with Damon Covey, Chief Product Officer of GoTo, live from Enterprise Connect 2025. Their discussion covers how GoTo is simplifying AI for small and mid-sized businesses, making enterprise-level technology accessible without complexity. Covey shares insights into GoTo’s latest innovations, including AI Receptionist and Connect CX, and how businesses can leverage AI to enhance customer communication and operational efficiency.

On this episode of Direct from the Expo, the Collab Collective's Craig Durr talks with Sam Sabet, Executive Vice President & CTO at Shure, live from ISE 2025. Their discussion explores how Shure is integrating AI into collaboration solutions, the significance of high-quality audio for AI-driven meetings, and new product innovations designed for modern workplaces like the  IntelliMix™ Room Kits.

On this episode of Direct from the Expo, the Collab Collective's Craig Durr speaks with Mark Ewing, Product Management Director at Google Meet Hardware and Voice, live from ISE 2025. They discuss the evolution of AI in Google Meet, the rebrand to Gemini AI, and Google’s expanded hardware partnerships with Logitech and Poly.

Join me, Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and founder of The Collab Collective, on this episode of Direct from the Expo as I dive into the latest innovations in collaboration technology with Greg Baribault, VP of Product and Portfolio at HP | Poly. Broadcasting from ISE 2025, the world's largest pro-AV and UC experience, we explore HP | Poly's comprehensive portfolio designed to enhance authentic human connections. Discover the new 32, 52, 72 lineup for various room sizes, the cutting-edge Poly Studio V12 for small spaces, and the groundbreaking AI-driven features like VoiceScore AI and PolyLens cloud management. Greg shares insights into the seamless integration of these technologies, promising a consistent user experience across platforms and room sizes. Tune in to learn more about how HP | Poly is shaping the future of collaboration.