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	InfoComm Executive Director and CEO to Retire Tech Trends 2012 The Value of an Organization’s Vision InfoComm Educates in Brazil Roundtable: Manage People Who Aren’t Like You Sound Off on These Topics and More		More News Power of AV for Education; Testing Standards; Improve Relationships With IT; CTS Exam Guide — the eBook; Present at GovComm 2012; CTS-D Practice Exam; Notice of Proposed Bylaws Changes Featured Events

InfoComm Executive Director and CEO to Retire

Randal (Randy) A. Lemke, Ph.D., the Executive Director and CEO of InfoComm International® since 2000, announced his planned retirement at the end of 2012, capping off 16 years of service to the commercial audiovisual association. "It has been an honor to serve the needs of such an exciting and innovative industry these past years," he said.

Read the entire news release.

Tech Trends 2012

At the start of every year, the consumer electronics industry gives the pro-AV market a sneak preview of the gear and gadgets that clients inevitably will ask about. Whether it’s integrating an Apple iPod into a venue’s sound system or running HDMI to a classroom projector, technologies that garner extra attention come home to roost — sooner or later. What five technologies will you get your head around this year? Try on these tech trends for size.

The Value of an Organization's Vision

By Bradley A. Malone, PMP

Many companies spend time, money and energy building processes, buying software, and training their people on new technology. But a majority of them forget to craft and communicate the most important element of a healthy organization — a shared vision. What should the vision include? How does a young (or mature), growing company implement an effective vision?

Find out.

InfoComm Provides Curricula to Brazilian Technology School

FAPCOM (Faculdade Paulus de Tecnologia e Comunicação), a technology and communication school in São Paulo, Brazil, will license InfoComm’s premier curricula and translate it into Portuguese. FAPCOM is the first and only institution in Latin America dedicated exclusively to media, technology and the integration of communication processes.

Read all about it.

Roundtable: Manage People Who Aren't Like You

InfoComm will be in Scottsdale, Ariz., Feb. 23 for a Business Roundtable at Talking Stick Resort focused on best practices in business and management. Earn 1 RU for attending a presentation by Bill Sharer, MBA, CTS®, titled The Changing Workforce: Managing People Who Aren’t Like You. The day will end with InfoComm’s lauded roundtable discussion and a networking reception.

Sound Off on These Topics and More

InfoComm’s new All Voices Blog features a cast of industry thought leaders, plus contributions and insights from AV professionals like you. Share your comments on such topics as the applicability of Ethernet AVB, the re-branding of AV companies and the strengths of women as project managers. Enjoy InfoComm Vice President Joe Bocchiaro’s ruminations on visualization and InfoComm Sustainability Officer Allen Weidman’s outlook on all things green.

Check in with All Voices today.

More News from InfoComm

The Start of Something Great

In a first-of-its-kind event, InfoComm International is hosting its inaugural Power of AV for Education, a half-day session dedicated to networking, success stories, and learning about AV technologies that impact educational institutions. Whether you’re a technology manager at a primary, secondary or post-secondary school, or you work for an organization that relies heavily on 21st century training systems, join your peers Feb. 16 at InfoComm’s Fairfax, Va., headquarters, just minutes from Washington, D.C.

Standards Testing in Action

The Audio System Spectral Balance Performance Task Group, chaired by K2 Audio’s Ray Rayburn, FAES (front row, far right), met recently in Fairfax, Va., to pave the way for the next InfoComm/ANSI standard. From phase alignment, to real-time graphing, to acoustic phenomena, the group covered it all. The big question: Is there a better way to measure the characteristics of a specific range of frequencies in a room? Stay tuned for the answer. In the meantime, check out photos and email standards@infocomm.org to find out how you can get involved in standards development.

One Spreadsheet Can Improve Your Relationship With IT

Ever hit bumps when trying to get the IT department’s approval to put your AV device on the network? Next time make it a smooth ride. Check out InfoComm University™’s new tool that keeps track of all the network specs relevant to AV systems. Download it now from the AV Design 2: Infrastructure course description page. And if you want to learn more about the topics listed, call +1.703.273.7200 to enroll in the course for 2012.

CTS Practice Exam Guide: Now in eBook

The popular CTS Exam Guide is ready for your iPad or Kindle. Now you can fit this self-paced prep into your schedule anytime, anywhere. Find out where to get your e-copy.

Present at GovComm 2012

If you work in the classified world of government AV, we want to hear from you. Find out how you could present at GovComm 2012, InfoComm’s show for government AV solutions. Bring your knowledge of secure AV, cloud computing, mobile technology, bid tips and more. Visit our Call for Presenters page.

Take a Step Closer to Your CTS-D

With the new (free) CTS-D practice exam, you can go into your CTS-D exam feeling confident. These 50 practice questions [PDF] will give you a taste of the real exam. Call +1.703.273.7200 for one-on-one guidance on other possible ways you can prepare for your CTS-D.

Notice of Proposed Bylaws Changes

On Feb. 28, 2012, the InfoComm Board of Directors is considering five changes to the organization’s bylaws. Learn more about the proposed changes.