Love seeing this research out in the world and proud to have been a part of the work that brought it to life. The data strongly reinforces how critical reliable AV and collaboration technology has become to the higher-ed experience and institutional success.

The finding that 1 in 4 students and 1 in 3 faculty have considered leaving due to poor technology is a powerful reminder that classroom tech is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s directly tied to retention, reputation, and ROI.

At the same time, it’s encouraging to see that 82% of institutions are prioritizing classroom investments and 80% meeting rooms, which shows strong alignment between institutional goals and the realities of hybrid learning.

The trends around interoperability, ease of use, and proactive management also stood out to me. Faculty satisfaction being the top IT success metric and the growing importance of remote management tools really highlight the shift toward scalable, sustainable tech ecosystems — not just one-off upgrades.

Logitech’s recommendation to focus on smarter, long-term investments that streamline what institutions already have feels especially relevant in budget-constrained environments.

This is a great example of how independent research and real data can help align brand, solutions, and messaging with the topics that matter most to ProAV community as well as deliver credibility and relevance to company messaging.