Dive into the essential aspects and best practices for optimizing network performance to achieve high-quality streaming experiences. In the age of digital media consumption, understanding the network prerequisites and potential challenges is critical. This topic covers the core elements, including bandwidth requirements, latency, jitter, packet loss, and network configurations. Additionally, it addresses advanced considerations such as content delivery networks (CDNs), adaptive bitrate streaming, and the role of emerging technologies like 5G. By the end of this webinar, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to ensure seamless streaming experiences, from the perspective of both service providers and end-users.
Register Now
*RU approval is pending.
Moderator Information
Jennifer Weaver started her professional career as a High School Math Teacher utilizing technology in her classrooms. She fell in love with the technology and decided to make it her career.
Jennifer has worked as an integrator sales rep, manufacturer sales rep and distributor sales rep. She enjoys working with the Higher Ed Tech Manager community and supports organizations like HETMA (Higher Education Technology Manager Alliance) and ETC (Educational Technology Collaborative).
She has a passion to help the youth understand what the AV industry is and get them excited about a career in the industry.
Speaker Information
With a deep background in AV-over-IP deployments and enterprise switching, Michael works directly with global integrators, designers, and engineers to deliver reliable and scalable network solutions. He has played a key role in developing switch profiles and automation tools for NETGEAR’s AV-Line switches and customers, helping simplify complex AV network designs.
Michael brings a practical, customer-focused approach to every deployment—optimizing multicast configuration, for systems like Dante and Q-SYS and NDI, or bridging the gap between AV and IT teams in hybrid networks.
Based in Florida, he supports customers across North America and Europe and continues to drive innovation in the convergence of AV and IT technologies. He lives with his wife and five pets (three cats and two dogs), and enjoy good food, and nice weather.
Howard & Associates is the leading consulting firm focused on Video Communications in the Enterprise. The firm has helped dozens of large corporate, government, and educational customers architect and implement enterprise-wide video deployments. Howard & Associates helps clients navigate the waters around video conferencing, streaming video, digital signage, and unified communications – and demonstrate how these can all be delivered in a seamless User Experience. Example clients include Deloitte, BlackRock, Aetna, Travelers, Vertex, NYU, Anthem, Pella, Keurig Green Mountain, Hospital for Special Surgery, Jefferson Health, Proxibid, Yara, and many small and medium-sized businesses.
Andy Howard, the Founder and Managing Director, is an IP video expert who specializes in streaming video, video conferencing, video surveillance, video call centers, digital signage, and unified communications. As a highly regarded authority in the field, Andy is a frequent speaker at leading industry events and is regularly cited in industry publications.
Event Information
Date
09 July 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Type
Webinar