Inside University at Buffalo’s classroom capture transformation

Join us to hear how the University at Buffalo rethought classroom capture at scale, securing administrative buy-in, simplifying device management, and preparing for the future of classroom AV. Discover insights you can apply to your own campus transformation.

Index:
00:00 — Welcome & Introductions
01:06 — Meet John Pfeffer and Adam Pellittieri from University at Buffalo
01:52 — About Epiphan & Higher-Ed Video Transformation
03:01 — Introducing Epiphan Edge & the EC20 Camera Teaser
04:42 — Transitioning from Capture PCs to Dedicated Hardware
05:55 — UB’s Capture History: From RealAudio to Panopto
07:47 — The Challenges of PC-Based Capture Workflows
09:35 — Why UB Chose Epiphan Pearl Hardware
11:13 — Reducing IT Burden and Simplifying Support
13:18 — Windows 11 Rollout Challenges
15:11 — How Firmware Updates Simplify Maintenance
17:11 — Transitioning Teams & Gaining Buy-In
19:35 — Supporting Faculty, Staff, and Students
21:00 — Expanding Capture Access & Reliability for Students
23:03 — Forecasting Classroom AV Upgrades at UB
25:16 — Budget Planning with TAM 3 & Lifecycle Modeling
27:09 — Exploring the Future of AI in Classroom Technology
29:35 — Ethical & Practical Uses of AI in Higher Ed
31:54 — Personalized Learning and Accessibility Tools
34:22 — Faculty Control, Compliance & Data Ownership
36:12 — Live Q&A Begins: Panopto vs Epiphan Edge Scheduling
38:24 — NDI, PoE & Stream Deck Integration Discussion
40:02 — Remote Monitoring Across UB Campuses
42:02 — Upload-While-Recording & Live Streaming Questions
43:12 — Faster Turnaround & Real-Time Processing
44:03 — Standardizing Classroom Technology: Advice for Institutions
46:09 — Captioning, Brightspace & LMS Integration
47:46 — Scheduling & Touch-Panel Control Options
48:12 — Closing Remarks & EC20 Launch Preview