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March 2015 |
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A Successful Networking Day in Manila
InfoComm International held a member development and networking day on 12 March in Manila. Held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and sponsored by
RGB Spectrum, the afternoon event attracted a healthy turnout of about 55 participants from 20 companies and groups in the AV industry. In
attendance were distributors, systems integrators, manufacturers, consultants and house of worship specialists.
Andy Tan, CTS®, InfoComm Regional Director for Asia, kicked off the event with a presentation about the association and its goals,
including what it means to create an exceptional AV experience for customers. He was followed by Thomas Prakasam, Publisher of Systems
Integration Asia magazine, who discussed recent survey reports and trends, with a special emphasis on the influence of information and
communications technology and the Internet of things on professional AV.
Bill Zhu from RGB Spectrum spoke about trends in video processors and videowall configurations. The event concluded with high tea
and a chance for guests to network. "I am very pleased with the turnout and there was genuine interest in what RGB has to offer," said Mr.
Zhu. "To me this event was very successful as it is my first time to the Philippines and it enabled me to meet up with different groups of
people and I already have appointments for the coming days."
To find out what events are coming to your region, visit InfoComm's
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Leveraging AV Technology for India's Digital Future
On 18 Feb., InfoComm hosted a successful roundtable at My Fortune Hotel in Chennai. The event started with a welcome address from InfoComm
India Country Manager Gaurab Majumdar, who discussed InfoComm activities in India and highlighted the growth of the AV industry in that country.
A total of 65 delegates attended the event and participated actively in the discussion. The sessions were interactive, with attendees particularly
interested in CTS certification
opportunities and upcoming training. Representatives of government agencies discussed a shortage of AV skills training in South India. Coincidentally,
InfoComm announced CTS Prep classroom training in Chennai, coming in November.
Among the presentations, Mr. M. Sivakumar, CEO of the ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu
(an initiative of the government of India and Tamil Nadu), highlighted the role of the center in promoting digitalization at universities, colleges and
schools and the importance of AV technology. Special thanks to the United States Consulate in Chennai for their support. |
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InfoComm China 2015 is approaching quickly. We are
expecting 400 exhibitors at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, 8-10 April. As at previous shows, InfoComm University™ will
feature many professional development sessions at the InfoComm China 2015 Summit
that you will not want to miss, including, for the first time, sessions taught in English. Learn more about the show and
register today. |
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InfoComm International and staff instructor Rod Brown, CTS-D, CTS-I stopped in Bangalore, 21-23 Feb., for the first India CTS Prep class of 2015.
With 28 in attendance, students spent three days learning more about test-taking strategies and effective ways to prepare for their CTS exams.
Upon completion of the course, all participants received certificates to mark a successful conclusion. With confidence and motivation, a majority
of participants showed interest in taking the CTS exam after completing the course.
"Thank you all for sharing such rich knowledge," said Narendra Naidu, Managing Director of Rhino Engineers. "This made me more knowledgeable
in the field of pro AV."
Are you working toward your CTS certification? Learn more about
CTS Prep opportunities or
email india@infocomm.org. |
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On the heels of CTS Prep in Bangalore, InfoComm held India's first Networked AV Systems class of 2015 for 24 students, 25-27 Feb.
The three-day class took place at Harman International in Bangalore and was taught by InfoComm Staff Instructor Rod Brown, CTS-D, CTS-I. Students
gained hands-on experience in learning about the impact of AV on enterprise networks. Many thought the valuable training could have lasted an extra
day.
"The training was excellent for understanding the fundamentals and Rod did a great job answering questions," said Kuldip Kamat, CTS, Managing Director
at All Wave AV Systems. |
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Message From the Directors
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Dear Friends,
Can you feel the anticipation? InfoComm China is
right around the corner. Last year, nearly 21,000 professionals visited the show and nearly 3,500 delegates took advantage of training
opportunities at the InfoComm China Summit.
Will you be among them next month?
Meanwhile, we recently held several very successful events across Asia. Earlier this month, InfoComm International® held a member
development and networking day in Manila, Philippines. In February, attendees met in Chennai, India, for an InfoComm Roundtable, and then
in Bangalore for the first Networked AV Systems class of 2015. You will find more information in this edition of the Asia & Oceania
Update.
This week, InfoComm visits Mumbai for another free Roundtable.
If you are in the area, it is not too late to register and join us. For more information, email
india@infocomm.org.
We are glad you are part of the InfoComm community and we hope to see you at an event or classroom training class soon.
Sincerely,
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8-10 April 2015
Beijing, China |
12-14 May 2015
São Paulo, Brasil |
13-19 June 2015
Orlando, FL USA |
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12-14 August 2015
Mexico City, Mexico |
25-27 August 2015
Melbourne, Australia |
1-3 September 2015
Mumbai, India |
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28-30 October 2015
Moscow, Russia |
10-12 November 2015
Bogota, Colombia |
9-12 February 2016
Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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