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Learn What's Ahead for InfoComm University
Explore what to expect from InfoComm University™ in 2014, including:
- New install racks that allow the new courses to travel to you
- News about mobile training
- New audio courses and much more!
Browse the 2014 Education Catalog.
Join Us at the Technology Convergence Conference
InfoComm is proud to be a partner of the Technology Convergence Conference (TCC). Held Feb. 18 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California, the TCC is a peer-to-peer educational forum focusing on trends and case studies on building technology systems, particularly those that now reside on the network and are falling into AV and IT domain. Don't miss InfoComm Executive Director and CEO David Labuskes, CTS®, RCDD; Alain Durocher, Manager of Strategy, Planning and Development, University of Southern California; and Andrew Milne, Ph.D., CEO, Tidebreak, Inc., as they discuss the importance of defining and expecting exceptional audiovisual experiences.
InfoComm is pleased to offer a discounted registration using promo code InfoCommTCC2014. Learn more about the TCC and register today.
AV-iQ Teams with USAV
The InfoComm International-powered, web-based AV industry resource AV-iQ and USAV are uniting to create a custom program that would link USAV's Preferred Manufacturer Partners (PMPs) with USAV AV Integrator Members. Each USAV AV Integrator member will sign up individually for AV-iQ and select USAV PMPs among their supplier selections. Learn more.
75 Reasons to Get Your CTS
InfoComm International marks its 75th Anniversary in 2014. Be part of the celebration and help us spread the value of your certification program by sharing a reason professionals should earn their CTS. Submit your suggestions along with your name, title and organization. We will feature the top 75 reasons in upcoming publications. You may inspire someone to take the next step.
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Get on the Track to CTS-I
"I recommend beginners or those taking the CTS®-I exam to enroll in these courses. I took away a lot of practical skills and knowledge of best practices."
— Lily Rea, CTS-I, Technical Manager, Events and Venues, External Relations, The George Washington University
Hurry, save your seat now for the upcoming install courses, March 3-8 in Fairfax, VA:
- Installation 1: System Fabrication
Audience: AV professionals who work on AV systems before their initial power-up including installation technicians and system integrators
- Installation 2: Setup and Verification
Audience: AV professionals who work on AV systems before their initial power-up including installation technicians, system integrators, and others who configure systems, perform testing, and verify compliance with standards and other documentation.
Pre-Order the New Networking Book
Get ready for a resource that is going to be your new on-the-job networking reference. Networked AV Systems, exclusively from McGraw-Hill and InfoComm International, will show you how to reset invalid IP addresses, determine bandwidth requirements for streaming, decide what AV devices need to be on VLANs and so much more.
ANSI-Approved AV Systems Verification Standard Available for Download
InfoComm's newest ANSI approved standard, ANSI/INFOCOMM 10:2013 AV Systems Performance Verification has been made available for download. The purpose of this standard is to reduce project risk, create a common language and set expectations.
"This standard is an opportunity to explore how you can improve your designs using a trusted source."
— Dan Doolen, Technology Manager, University of Illinois
ANSI/INFOCOMM 10:2013 is free for members and $60 for non-members.
PSNI Participates in Enhanced InfoComm AV-iQ Offering
InfoComm is pleased that the PSNI network will be engaging in a custom AV-iQ program that will link PSNI's Preferred Vendor Partners (PVPs) with PSNI Integrator Members.
"PSNI and affiliates throughout North America have been strong proponents of an industry resource tool that would consolidate confidential product pricing, provide project cost estimating tools, and define labor data formulas all in one location," said Chris Miller, Executive Director, PSNI. "PSNI and individual affiliates are working with 19 Preferred Vendor Partners and InfoComm's AV-iQ to implement the program."
"With PVP filtering, PSNI affiliates will be able to filter search results to display PVPs that will encourage the selection of PVP products in system design," said John Fuchs, Senior Vice President, InfoComm iQ. "PSNI is a remarkable organization that understands the needs of integrators in today's competitive environment."
Roundtables Coming to the Cities Near You
Hear the presentation "Shift Happens: If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail" by James Feldman, a change management expert. Discuss changes occurring in the industry and the InfoComm programs developed to address them.
They're coming to the following cities:
Upcoming Webinars
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Mentoring — An Overview of Mentors
Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014
1 p.m. (New York), 6 p.m. (London)
This webinar sets the stage for a multipart series on mentoring — what it is, how to be a mentor, and best practices that contribute to mutual benefit for the mentor and mentee.
Register
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Project Kick-Off Meetings: Setting the Stage for Success
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014,
1 p.m. (New York), 6 p.m. (London)
Join us for part two in the webinar series that will help your AV integration organization set the stage for making the resulting implementation a success.
Register
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Business Lessons From a Race Car Driver
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014
1 p.m. (New York), 6 p.m. (London)
Frank Coker, CoreConnex CEO, steps through three key learnings from the race track that can inspire your company.
Register
Editor's Note
It's my pleasure to serve you as the new editor of this newsletter and other InfoComm communications. If you have an opinion you'd like to share or you'd like to contribute to the blogs and stories, please contact me. I'd love to hear from you.
Thank you!
Nermina Miller
Senior Writer/Editor
InfoComm International
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