The Tech Simple Podcast
Tech Simple is the no-fluff show that demystifies audio-visual technology for the modern workplace and learning environment.
Hosts David Allara and Jonathan Cuthbertson—independent AV consultants with decades of frontline experience—share:
- Strategy that sticks – align AV road-maps with business, teaching & hybrid-work goals.
- Smarter product choices – cut through vendor hype and pick the right hardware, software & services.
- Lifetime optimisation – keep systems reliable, secure and loved by end-users (not abandoned).
Each episode you’ll hear client stories, tool breakdowns, design frameworks and change-management tactics you can apply the same day—whether you manage five huddle rooms or 500 classrooms.
Why listen?
- Independent POV – we don’t sell boxes; we deliver outcomes.
- Action-first format – 20–40 min episodes with clear take-aways.
- Cross-sector relevance – corporate, government, higher-ed, K-12.
- Pro-level guests – architects, IT leaders, manufacturers, change consultants.
Stop wasting budget on shiny gadgets that collect dust.
Start building spaces where people love to meet, teach and learn.
🔗 Next steps
- Book a Discovery Call
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- Email questions & topic requests
→ contactus@konnectus.com.au
Learn more about Konnectus and the hosts at www.konnectus.com.au
The Tech Simple Podcast
When, Why, and How to Conduct an AV Technology Proof of Concept
There are many reasons an organisation should consider conducting a trial or proof of concept of a technology solution before rolling it out into a wider environment. In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast David and Jonathan are joined by Mark Samuel who is the Head of Workplace IT at TPG Telecom in Australia. Mark has a wealth of experience when it comes to technology for the workplace in large organisations and is kind enough to share his insights around the when, why, and how to conduct successful proof of concepts.
We start by talking about best practices and the steps to follow when conducting a proof of concept, which includes interpreting the results. Mark then walks us through a recent case study example of a proof of concept he and the team at TPG Telecom completed. It covers the seamless integration of Cisco meeting room technology with Microsoft Teams. He goes into detail about why it needed to be done, how he and the team worked closely with manufacturers to assess all the options, and how they went about gathering the all-important feedback from different end users within the company.
Lastly the conversation covers our collective thoughts on what we can expect to see from technology in the workplace in the coming years. In a nutshell – further simplicity, more seamless experiences, and using software and artificial intelligence was our consensus.
Contact konnectus TODAY to:
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- Email your AV question → contactus@konnectus.com.au