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#ICupdate | November 2, 2016 |
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InfoComm Releases Pro-AV Business Index |
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With the launch of the Pro-AV Business Index, InfoComm International® will provide a monthly
snapshot on the health of the commercial audiovisual industry. Survey respondents from AV companies
report business activity (sales and employment) relative to the prior month, and the index is
calculated to measure perceived change in their sentiment. Organizations can correlate the InfoComm
Pro-AV Business Index with their internal sales information and other data used for business
forecasting. The Index is available at no charge. |
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New AV Tech College Program in Boston |
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InfoComm has partnered with the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) in Boston to
create an AV technology program utilizing InfoComm coursework. "Our
plan is to become the premier site for AV technician training in New England. There is a clear
demand and great jobs waiting," said Larson Rogers, Chair of the Computer Technology
Department, BFIT. |
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Embrace a Security Culture |
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We are at the point in AV and IT integration where AV companies should (if they haven’t
already) embrace a security culture. "If, as an AV integrator, you are not security-conscious,
then do not come to me," an AV customer at a U.S. government agency recently told InfoComm
researchers. "Don’t say, ‘Aren’t you being overly cautious?’ because
there is no such thing." What steps should AV companies take to be proactive about security
concerns? InfoComm’s Brad Grimes explores this top-of-mind issue. |
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InfoComm Connections NY is Next Week |
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What are your plans right after Election Day? Attending InfoComm Connections New York on
Nov. 9-10 is the perfect answer. The show is co-locating
again with the National Association of Broadcasters’ NAB Show New York, at the Javits
Convention Center in Manhattan. Attend one of the four conferences for focused, in-depth
training on unified communications and collaboration, digital signage, managing AV staff
and higher education technology. Plus, the exhibit hall will feature 300-plus pro-AV
and broadcasting exhibitors. |
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Project Management for Live Events
From satisfying clients’ needs to working with house crews and multiple vendors,
successfully managing an event is a learned skill. During InfoComm’s Project Management for Live Events
three-day course Nov. 15-17 in Fairfax, Va., you’ll learn the
key attributes to becoming a successful project manager, from proper preparation to assessing potential
problems and risks.
Register today.
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APEx Spotlight: Strategic Connections
InfoComm is pleased to welcome the newest member of its AV Provider of Excellence (APEx) program:
Strategic Connections
based in Raleigh, N.C. Strategic Connections is an AV systems integrator focused on cabling, audiovisual,
commercial security, fire alarm, telephone and power supply systems. InfoComm’s APEx program was
created to recognize AV integration companies and design consulting firms that set high standards for
employee training and certification and meet their clients’ needs by delivering exceptional
solutions.
Learn more about the APEx program today.
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What APEx Means to Infinity Sound
Infinity Sound President Max Curry, CTS®, firmly believes that earning the APEx designation
puts his company a notch above others in the marketplace. Curry says that it shows customers
the company’s commitment to having trained staff, conforming to industry standards and
providing superior service. "Having the APEx designation shows that it’s not just
us saying we’re great; it’s an industry benchmark that confirms we’re at the
highest level in technical skills, organizational skills, ethics requirements and more," he says.
Read more on Infinity Sound’s achievement.
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Reinventing the Manufacturers Council
InfoComm’s Manufacturers Council is back and with a newly elected chairperson —
David Silberstein, Director of Inside Sales for Crestron. This council helps give vision for
the AV industry by providing InfoComm with insight as to where manufacturers are heading and
what they’re thinking. Learn more about Silberstein’s plans for the council in this
interview.
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AVEC 2016 Starts Nov. 9
Are you registered for the AV Executive Conference 2016? There’s still time to attend
this year’s conference, Nov. 9-11, at the
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. AVEC is where strategic teams from top integration and
live events companies find the guidance and inspiration to transform their companies and
drive profit. The event is loaded with stimulating keynote speakers and sessions and plenty
of time for networking with your fellow industry leaders.
Register today.
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Building AV Career Pathways in California
The AV job market is growing, thanks to the prosperous nature of the industry. It’s a key
focus for InfoComm and its member companies to build formal AV educational programs to expose
students to the exciting world of AV. Los Angeles County and Orange County AV employers are working
closely with California educational institutions to bring audiovisual curriculum into schools.
Check out this webinar
to hear about the strides taken in California to educate our next generation AV workforce.
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DPI — Color Matching DLP Projectors
Nov. 3
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InfoComm Webinar Powered by LINDY: More bandwidth. More distance. More performance. Reliable Fibre Optic solutions to extend AV signals.
Dec. 1
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Strategy in Action: How to Build a Comprehensive Human Resource Strategy
Dec. 7
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