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InfoComm Announces Election Results; Better Video = Better Justice; Streaming the Power of AV for Education; Free Online Classes on the Way; Take the Economic Snapshot Survey; Certification Committee Election; Miami Roundtable; Where AV and Healthcare IT Meet; Why Take Your CTS Exam at ISE; Upcoming Webinars; More

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Coming Together Over Sandy

 


In the days and weeks after Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast of the United States, InfoComm International® strained to get information from members in the hardest-hit communities. Many of those members — and their neighbors from all walks of life — are still struggling today. In an effort to help, InfoComm has donated $20,000 to the American Red Cross and urges others to contribute what they can.

We’ve also established an online community on LinkedIn where AV companies can connect and share with each other information, resources and words of encouragement.

Finally, InfoComm is planning a special Regional Roundtable for the New York-New Jersey area in the coming months that will focus specifically on business continuity issues in the aftermath of natural disasters. In these difficult times, our thoughts and prayers are with those affected. Stay safe.

 

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What You Need to Know About Smart Buildings

 


By Brad Grimes

At the InfoComm 100 last month, experts offered plenty of food for thought to AV pros seeking to integrate smart buildings. From necessary skills to next-generation technology, we’ve summed up two days of insight in these important points. And answered the question, what does “big data” have to do with anything?

 

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Project Closure: When is Done Really Done?

 


By Bradley A. Malone, PMP

Please don’t catch yourself saying what our project management expert once heard uttered by someone at an AV company: “Did you want it ‘done’ or ‘done done’?” If you and the client can’t tell the difference, then maybe the project isn’t really finished, which can lead to lost profits and poor customer relations. Instead, follow these best practices.

 

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Power Over Ethernet for Pro AV

 


By Tim Kridel, Special to InfoComm International

One of the greatest benefits of the whole AV/IT convergence is the prospect of running less wire. That’s where the prospect of running power to AV devices using network cabling comes into play. Think lower costs, easier installs and greater flexibility in positioning gear. But also keep in mind that not all Power Over Ethernet is created equal.

 

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 InfoComm Announces Election Results
Your votes have been tallied and InfoComm is pleased to introduce the newest members of the association’s leadership. Matt Emerson, CTS®, CEAVCO Audio Visual Co., will serve as Secretary-Treasurer to the 2013 Board of Directors. Julian Phillips, Whitlock, and Jeff Stoebner, AVI Systems, have been elected to the Board. Lee Dodson, TV One and Magenta Research, has been elected to serve on the Leadership Development Committee (LDC).

In addition to the elected officials, Jeff Faber, Sharp's Audio Visual, and Gary Hall, CTS-D, CTS-I, Cisco Systems, have been appointed to the 2013 InfoComm Board of Directors by the LDC.

InfoComm would like to thank outgoing Board members Jim Ford, PE, Ford Audio-Video Systems; Barry Goldin, CTS, Audio Video Systems; and Cory Schaeffer, Listen Technologies, for their contributions to InfoComm and the pro-AV industry.

 Better Video = Better Justice
To increase standards awareness, InfoComm recently sponsored the American Institute of Architects Fall Conference on Justice in Toronto. Volunteers from the Standards and Industry Innovations Department discussed how to improve video systems for remote witnesses.
 
Check out some photos from the event.

 Streaming the Power of AV for Education
Education technology managers! Even if you couldn’t make it to last month’s Power of AV in Education in San Diego, you can pretend you were there. Watch the presentations at your computer as they were recorded for us by Sonic Foundry.

 

 Benefits of Belonging: Four Free Online Classes
Starting Jan. 1, 2013, as part of InfoComm’s new and improved membership benefits structure, members will have access to four free online education products:


No matter what size your company is, all employees can take advantage of these products year-round — and no EduBucks® to keep track of. Simply log in to InfoComm.org and get started.

 Take the Economic Snapshot Survey
Help us take the AV industry’s pulse by completing the Economic Snapshot Survey, now in the field. It only requires a few minutes. Take it now.

 Certification Committee Election Under Way
Attention CTS® holders: You should have received your ballot to vote in the Certification Committee election. Questions? Call 1.800.659.7469 to verify your contact details.

 Miami Roundtable
Florida InfoComm members, please join us Dec. 13 in Miami for the last Regional Roundtable of the year. After some Manufacturers’ Training, you will hear from Blain Wease, Regional Managing Partner at OneAccord, on Relational Business Development. Then Mark Loftus, Operations Manager at AV-iQ, will present new functionality from the definitive online database of AV products and services. Save your spot.

 Where AV and Healthcare IT Meet
InfoComm has partnered with the National eHealth Collaborative, a public-private partnership that enables secure and interoperable health information exchange, to host a visionary new conference that will explore the intersection between AV and health information technologies (HIT).

The Technology Crossroads Conference will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., Nov. 27-28. InfoComm members use code TECHXMEMBER to get discounted registration. Register now.

 Why You Should Take Your CTS Exam at ISE
“As an annual ISE attendee, being able to take the CTS exam onsite made my overall return on investment in ISE even higher than in previous years. I am proud to have earned this international credential to prove my knowledge in AV, undoubtedly benefitting Absolute Technologies and my career.”
— Matthew Cordner, CTS, Absolute Technologies

Reserve your seat to take the CTS, CTS-D or CTS-I exam at Integrated Systems Europe, 29-31 Jan. 2013.

 Share Your Expertise
InfoComm is seeking experienced speakers for its 2013 Regional Roundtable and webinar series. Get involved with the AV industry, share your experience with colleagues and enhance your resume. Present on project management, sales, leadership skills, marketing, business development or any other topic you think would be of interest to your industry peers. Apply now.

 AV Professionals Need Networking Knowledge
Here’s why one of your peers thinks you should sign up for Networked AV Systems, Feb. 5-7 in Fairfax, Va.

“I think more and more every day that anyone who is interested in entering or continuing working in the AV industry needs to have a certain level of networking knowledge,” says Eric Geane, CTS, CCNA, and Senior Electronic Media Technician at the Wisconsin Department of Administration. “This course has really helped me in understanding how devices communicate over a network.”

 How to Earn Free RUs in 2013
Starting in January, InfoComm University™ is making room for new programs and products to keep you abreast of our changing industry. That means we’re retiring current tests for RU credits from the InfoComm Store. But don’t worry: You will still be able to earn free RUs almost every week next year through InfoComm webinars. Plus, members will have access to more than 30 free RUs with CTS Prep Online and Essentials of AV Online. Stay tuned for new tests in the coming months.

 Upcoming Webinars

  • Oceania Regional Webinar: AV Asset Management in the Large Organisations
    Nov. 21, 2012
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  • Asia Regional Webinar: AV Commissioning — Best Practices
    Nov. 22, 2012
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  • The Power of AV for Worship: Designing to Make Your Spaces Flexible
    Nov. 27, 2012
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