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Ever since blue LEDs appeared in the 1990s, a cascade of development and system evolution has advanced solid state lighting to become a viable and prosperous technology foundation. Today, LED technology is used for general lighting in small and large venues, in the automotive market, and in video displays, roadside signs and digital signage. More  ♦ Kramer USA Delivering InfoComm Education Curricula at No Cost to AV Pros
For just $25, attendees can earn 6 RUs in one day and learn about the latest issues from some of the best minds in the AV industry. The InfoComm Academy @ Baltimore RU Event on April 24 , register today!  ♦ Collaborative Conferencing Brings the World Together
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♦ Register Today for InfoComm 09  Conference: June 14-19 Exhibits: June 17-19 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida USA In just a few minutes, you could be registered to attend the largest and most comprehensive pro-AV event in the world! To register, go to www.infocommshow.org, click on the Register Now button in the top right corner and follow the instructions — it’s quick and easy! Be sure to enter VIP Code MZAN4 when registering online for your chance to win $500 in cash! Click here for complete rules and regulations.
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 ♦ Final Call for Staged Events Awards It’s not too late! Enter to win a Lighting&Sound America Staged Events Award. Deadline has been extended to April 14. Winners will be announced at the Rental & Staging Forum on Wednesday, June 17, at InfoComm in Orlando.  ♦ First 100 Completing 2009 Financial Survey To Receive Free Personalized Report InfoComm invites all service providers to participate in the 2009 Financial Survey and is offering a special incentive to the first 100 respondents, who will receive a FREE personalized final report that will help them view their data compared to their peers. Financial officers with systems integrators, dealers, reps, design consultants, rental & staging companies and programmers should act now. This survey will help you benchmark your business against your peers in terms of revenues, labor costs and new projects. Download the survey here.  ♦ Performance Standards Program Has 200 Volunteers! The Performance Standards Planning Committee is pleased to announce that more than 200 people have volunteered their professional expertise and time toward the development of international audiovisual standards! This milestone reflects the commitment among the leadership of the audiovisual community to audiovisual systems excellence. New standards task groups are being formed throughout this year, and additional volunteers are always welcome. More information is available at www.infocomm.org/standards. If you would like to participate as an expert contributor in the InfoComm Performance Standards Program, please email standards@infocomm.org. ♦ Example Document Needed for Design Package Components Performance Standard The Design Package Component Performance Standard Task Group is assembling a comprehensive design and construction example document set to be included as part of the Annexes to the standard. This example set is also the basis for the InfoComm Academy Design School. There is a need for a sample of a CSI MasterFormat Division 27 Audiovisual Specifications package (document only, no drawings). Any firm that could provide this is assured that references to the firm and to the client will be removed. Please contact standards@infocomm.org if you can help. ♦ Performance Standards Courses Offered at InfoComm 09 For the first time, five standards-specific courses will be offered atInfoComm exhibition and conference. These courses include business strategy issues, technical applications of audiovisual performance standards, and two workshops that provide details of the first two InfoComm Performance Standards: Audio Coverage Uniformity in Enclosed Listener Areas and Design Package Components. Register for these classes today.  ♦ KBZ Communications Offers RUs for Original Video Classes In January 2009, InfoComm approved two continuing education classes from KBZ Communications, Inc. that give Certified Technology Specialists more ways to earn renewal units and maintain their CTS credential. In the interest of furthering the acceptance and implementation of video communications, KBZ established KBZ University to provide Resale Partners, as well as design professionals and end users, specialized training on the advances, technical considerations and applications of video communications. More To learn how your company can become an RU provider, email certification@infocomm.org.
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Integrators and consultants alike recognize the importance of working with architects. Too often an improper understanding of the architectural business model, mindset and requirements on a project weakens the AV designer's ability to collaborate and coordinate with the rest of the design team. Join Paxson Laird, CTS-D, RTKL, and learn how to effectively interact with the architect and other key members of a design team through the unique perspective of one working inside a large architectural firm. 
The appetite for collaborative conferencing technology is strong, its growth bolstered by increased interest in high-definition videoconferencing and telepresence technology. The rise in conferencing is attributed to several factors, including the rising cost of business travel, an effort to reduce carbon emissions produced by travel and the need to constantly collaborate with global partners. Improvements in broadband infrastructure and the development of new compression algorithms have eliminated past problems with video latency and dropped sessions. 
Electronic signage has been in the marketplace for several decades, but the market exploded when digital technology, flat panel displays and IT networks made it possible to have dynamic content and customized point-of-purchase information available at any time. By some estimates, the digital signage market will grow to $2.4 billion in 2009 with an even split between display sales and software/services. 
Make plans now to join your peers and colleagues June 14-19 for InfoComm 09 in Orlando and discover why this is the premier event for the AV industry. You can't afford to miss this opportunity to see the latest advances in the industry, all in one short week. For more information, browse our 
For more than 35 years, Syn-Aud-Con has been devoted to providing practical, in-depth training seminars on the principles of audio and acoustics. This year Syn-Aud-Con offers its Sound Reinforcement for Designers Course, a four-day session that integrates the art and science of room acoustics with sound system design. A sound system is no better than the room in which it’s placed. This course at InfoComm 09 in Orlando is designed to emphasize the codependency of room acoustics and sound system design.