In this conversation, Ryan Gray and Chris Hewitt discuss the importance of breaking down silos between AV and IT departments in higher education. They emphasize the need for collaboration and the shared goal of providing exceptional experiences for end users, such as students and faculty. Chris shares his own experiences and challenges in unifying AV and IT at his university.They also discuss the role of network professionals and the importance of understanding their motivations. The conversation concludes with a call to action for AV and IT professionals to work together and embrace cross-functional collaboration.TakeawaysBreaking down silos between AV and IT is crucial for providing exceptional experiences in higher education.Collaboration and communication between AV and IT departments is essential for proactive problem-solving and system optimization.Understanding the motivations and perspectives of network professionals can help foster collaboration and bridge the gap between AV and IT.The transition to AV over IP requires careful planning, high availability, and business continuity planning.Connect with Chris:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chewitt1/Connect with Ryan:https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Grayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/ryan@higheredav.comFollow the Show:https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifierhttps://higheredav.com/ryangrayVoiceovers by Chris Dechter:https://twitter.com/cdechterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cdechter/Please rate and review the show wherever you get your podcasts, feedback is very welcome and we look forward to hearing from you!