JUNE 2016

Dear Friends,

To better serve the nuanced local needs of InfoComm International® member communities, we created new advisory groups in Hong Kong and Singapore last month, following successful initiatives in Australia and India.

Members of these new groups represent diverse sectors of the industry, from consultants, systems integrators, distributors, and in-house technology directors to manufacturers, such as Biamp, Christie, Crestron, Kramer and Samsung. Together we work to explore new ways to address local challenges in the AV communities, and provide resources to nurture member engagement and support.

It's truly wonderful to see such busy members of InfoComm devoting their time and putting their heads together to drive our industry forward. We look forward to learning from their first-hand insights and bringing more effective local programs to better serve our members.

Sincerely,

Overheard at Asia's First InfoComm on Campus Event

The recent InfoComm on Campus event welcomed close to 90 technology professionals to the University of Hong Kong campus to explore how new classroom technology can be optimised and seamlessly integrated into an increasingly dynamic learning environment. Read a recap of some of the lessons shared by our esteemed speakers who each play a different role in classroom design, but are all at the cutting edge of learning innovation. They include professors, IT and AV directors, curriculum innovators, and instructional environment designers, sharing their experiences from across Hong Kong and Australia.

Get Free Career Advice From InfoComm at Integrate

Only two months to go until Integrate 2016 in Sydney! The InfoComm team can't wait to meet up with members and non-members alike at the largest AV and systems integration event on Australian soil.

Benefit from our free professional development consultation service at the show and sign up now if you want to receive custom advice on how to advance your career or help your staff enhance their skills. Although you can also make an appointment on the show floor, it is recommended to register prior to the show to secure your spot.

As a founding partner of Integrate, InfoComm will again offer a comprehensive professional development programme that includes InfoComm MasterClass sessions, seminars and other events, such as the Women of InfoComm Network breakfast event.

New this year at Integrate will be InfoComm FlashTrack and Explore the Floor sessions. FlashTrack presentations are free and last approximately 20 minutes, allowing you to learn about hot industry topics without spending an hour or two in a seminar. Explore the Floor sessions will be offered on day one and two in the morning and will help you navigate the show floor with strategy. View programme details.

Register for free to attend the Integrate Expo from 23 to 25 Aug.

University of Hong Kong Adds Eight CTS-Certified Technicians

To ensure its technical teams are properly trained to provide top-notch support to teachers and students, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) now requires all technicians to become InfoComm CTS®-certified.

At the recent InfoComm on Campus event in Hong Kong, seven HKU technicians were awarded their CTS certificates. They are Wong Yue Kit (Chris), Chan Hin Wai (William), Kwan Man Kin (K), Kwan Ho Ming (Patrick), Lau Ka Ming (Albert), Chee Yiu Ming (Ming,) and Lam Lee Po (Ricky). In June, Wong Chin To (Tim) also passed his CTS exam.

Congratulations to these new CTS-certified professionals!

Corporate Technology Services' Staff in Australia Joins the Ranks of Certified Technology Specialists

The company's initials coincidentally match, but as of this month four employees from Corporate Technology Services Pty Ltd in Australia have successfully earned their InfoComm International Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS) certification.

Congratulations to Ryan Gomes, Reinhardt Sosin, Daniel Sobkowski and George Azzi for this achievement. All four now get to add the CTS designation after their names.

"Being more service based, we see the InfoComm CTS certification as a great tool to not only demonstrate that our technicians are some of the best in the industry, but it forms a solid part of our internal training program to develop all staff, as well as acts as an indication of those who take their career more seriously," said Duncan Lugstein, Managing Director. Corporate Technology Services specialises in full AV managed services, such as installation of audiovisual infrastructure.

Learn about InfoComm certification and explore test options.

AV Installation Skills Day
29 June
Sydney

InfoComm Networking Forum
25 July
Kolkata

InfoComm Networking Forum
27 July
New Delhi

InfoComm Networking Forum
29 July
Bengaluru

Integrate in Association with InfoComm
23-25 Aug.
Sydney

InfoComm India 2016
12-14 Sept.
Mumbai

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