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
→ konnectus.com.au/contact-us-konnectus/ - Watch our free AV Health-Check video → https://youtu.be/XMHccVVjsTc
- Email questions & topic requests
→ [email protected]
Learn more about Konnectus and the hosts at www.konnectus.com.au
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
End-User Adoption: 3 Ways to Stop AV Systems Collecting Dust
Tired of boardrooms and classrooms packed with AV tech no one uses? Independent AV consultants David Allara and Jonathan Cuthbertson break down the three root causes of low user uptake—and the tactic…
Understanding Needs to Deliver Effective AV for Businesses and the Workplace
In this episode of The Tech Simple Podcast, we sit down with Pujan Doshi-Dowsett, the Product Owner for meeting spaces and video conferencing (VC) technology at IAG, one of the largest insurance grou…
Optimising IT Networks for AV System Implementation and Support
In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast, David and Jonathan are joined by Andrew Squillacioti of Concept AV. They discuss the importance of setting up IT networks correctly before implementing aud…
Standards, Trends, and User Experience: Future of Meeting Rooms
Join us for Part 2 of the engaging podcast discussion with Greg Jeffreys as we delve into the fascinating world of modern meeting room technology and design. Greg sheds light on the evolution of vide…
The Importance of Room Design to Optimise AV Upgrades
Greg Jeffreys is an expert on room design standards, displays, lighting, meeting and teaching spaces, and Microsoft Teams Rooms. He joins David and Jonathan on this episode of The Tech Simple podcast…
AI, Software, and Hybrid Trends: Workplace AV 2023 Recap and 2024 Forecast
As we kick off a new year it is the perfect time to review what happened in AV technology in the workplace in 2023 and discuss the trends that are most likely to occur in 2024. In this first episode …
The Benefits of a Professional Project Manager in Workspace Transformations
“We recently worked on a workspace project where we were able to save the client over $15 million. You are not just buying my time; you are buying my 25+ years of experience as a professional project…
AV Insights Unveiled: Conversation with AVIXA's CEO David Labuskes
AVIXA is the Audiovisual & Integrated Experience Association and is effectively the trade association representing the professional audiovisual and information communications industries worldwide. AV…
Standardising the AV across JLL APAC Workplaces
In an earlier Tech Simple podcast (Episode 6) David and Jonathan discussed the top 3 reasons organisations should consider standardising the AV across their environment. This latest episode takes the…
Professional Lighting Design completes a Workplace
“The office is no longer a grid of tables with light levels meeting a required compliance or standard. Agile work is here to stay. Spaces need to be attractive for people to want to return to. They a…
How an Acoustics Professional adds Value to a Workplace Design
There are many elements to consider when designing or refreshing a workplace. Workflows, employee experience, customer experience, interior design, tech tools and connectivity, building services, lig…
The 3 AV Tech Trends Revolutionising the Workplace
It's amazing how quickly AV technology in the workplace is evolving and improving right now. In this episode of the Tech Simple podcast David and Jonathan are joined by Paul Falzon, the Regional Dire…
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 Simp…
Enhancing Experiences for Individuals with Disabilities through AV Technology
AV technology is our friend when it comes to creating positive and equitable experiences for people with a disability. Often this is overlooked or misunderstood due to a lack of information and/or ef…
Why AV as a Service (AVaaS) is such an appealing model for the Future
AVaaS is a relatively new concept for the AV industry and in this episode of the Tech Simple podcast David and Jonathan are joined by Peter Tylor of PwC Australia to discuss AVaaS in detail. Peter le…
How Workplace Design and Technology Integration can Shape the Future of Work
In this edition of the Tech Simple podcast David and Jonathan have the privilege of speaking with Domino Risch, a highly regarded and experienced workplace designer. Domino is a Principal at Hassell,…
The Path Towards Liberated Working and How Tech Supports it
John Preece is a highly experienced expert in commercial property and workspace who is helping to build the fast-growing co-working business Hub Australia nationally as Chief Property Officer. He is …
Hybrid work and the Importance of AV
Mark Mitchell is Oceania Premises & Workplace Director at Ernst & Young. An outcome focused leader guiding the firm to optimise staff and client experiences in this new age and drawing on expertise b…
Top 3 Reason You Need AV Standards
Are the AV systems in your organisation easy to use and consistent across the board? Are they the right tools to help the organisation and people achieve valuable outcomes? Are their operational cost…
Can AV Solve Your Acoustic Issues
As the technology in modern sound systems continues to improve, it can be tempting to believe that it is now possible to pay less attention to the base line acoustic properties of a space, and still …