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When AV Tech Fails, Students & Faculty Leave

New data from AVIXA and Logitech reveals how technology investments shape institutional ROI — and why the stakes are high to get technology right, today.

Feb 02, 2026

AVIXA and Logitech

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Retaining students and staff is a crucial challenge for higher education institutions. But how much does AV technology matter in this challenge? This report, featuring research with more than 1,800 faculty, AV/IT professionals, and students within the higher ed sphere, demonstrates just how crucial the right tech is for schools and colleges. In fact, one-third of faculty and one-fourth of students surveyed have considered leaving their institutions just because of poor technology.

Read the above slides to learn about other key findings, such as to what extent are institutions upgrading their AV suites amid tight budgets, and what are the key areas of tech investment to retain faculty and students?

Check out the video below for key takeaways from Jackie Young, Head of Global Marketing, Logitech for Education, and Mike Sullivan-Trainor, Senior Industry Analyst, Market Intelligence, AVIXA.