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Xchange is a time capsule of technology. With a little downtime ahead, I thought you may enjoy some highlights of this past year shared by community members from around the globe. Ok, so I got a little carried away, but I think you'll find some great nuggets here. And hey, share some holiday joy by liking and following your favorite fellow community contributors!

Case Studies and inspiring technology solutions

• Barcelona lights up with vibrant colors to welcome the most magical season of the year!
• Outernet's "Immersive Snow Globe"
• Understanding Immersive Audio Environments and Technologies [Podcast]
• Oh my! William Shatner discusses AI ethics with...an avatar? [Video]
• Iconic Retailer Replaces Windows with Video Walls Displaying Scenes of NYC (Tiffany’s NYC)
• Expanding Role of IT and AV: Embracing the Role of System Integrators

A glimpse into the future

• The Past, Present, and Future of Virtual Production
• Why AV as a Service (AVaaS) is such an appealing model for the Future
• XR Technology in the Classroom: The Future is Now
• 6 Trends That Will Impact Infrastructure and Operations in 2024
• The Future of Retail Banking: Enhancing Customer Engagement with Digital Signage
• 8 Emerging Conferencing Technology Trends for 2024
• Bringing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to the AV industry
• El Futuro del Trabajo: Tendencias que Están Cambiando la Forma en que Utilizamos las Salas de Juntas

To your health!

• Holiday Burnout? Avoid these 3 common mistakes!
• Setting Boundaries At Work For Improved Mental Health

To your career!

• RUs & The Holiday Season (free Microsoft Teams training granting 10 Rus at each certification level once completed)
• Audiovisual Network Professional Certification (The ANP exam application registration is NOW OPEN. Click through to register!)
• It is time to get a real job... Thanks, but I have one!

In remembrance

• AVIXA Mourns the Loss of Brad Sousa
• A Life Not Wasted Away... What we can learn from the life of a beloved musician

Thank you for being part of the community. We hope you’re enjoying contributing, consuming, and connecting here on Xchange and look forward to continuing to grow this thriving community.

What were some of your favorite, or more meaningful, community finds? 

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