 Request for Information
InfoComm is engaging the industry in a series of technical papers created to explain current trends, collect industry insight and best practices, and describe ways in which AV professionals can exploit technology for their and their clients' benefit. On the docket for 2015: 4K, wireless AV and digital signage. InfoComm intends to engage industry participants in the production of these technical papers. To that end, InfoComm issues this request for information.
Walk Right In and Connect!
Do you work in the tech hub of Silicon Valley? Then there's nothing to stop you from dropping by InfoComm Connections, today and tomorrow at the San Jose Convention Center. On the agenda for Thursday, Andrew J. Milne , Ph.D., CEO of Tidebreak, will kick off the day with a 9 a.m. PST keynote about using technology to deliver exceptional experiences in the modern workplace. Also Thursday, IMCCA will host a roundtable discussion about unified communications and collaboration; NewBay Media and AV Technology magazine will offer back-to-back sessions on deploying wireless systems; and InfoComm University™ will present classes on higher education trends, taught by The Sextant Group CEO Mark Valenti, CTS, project management and AV performance verification.
And spend part of Thursday exploring the InfoComm Connections exhibit hall, where these companies will be showing their latest products. InfoComm Connections is a brand-new trade show for technology managers and in-house AV pros. If you're not in California this week, you can catch InfoComm Connections on the East Coast, Nov. 11-12, at New York's Javits Convention Center.
New Tech Tour, New Trends
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Almo Pro A/V's 2015 E4 AV Tour kicks off March 26 in the Chicago area, followed by a stop in Los Angeles on April 21. According to Sam Taylor, Almo Pro A/V's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the company has totally overhauled its E4 curriculum to help AV integrators tackle the newest challenges. Taylor offered some insights into the state of the pro-AV market, digital signage, content creation and more. He even opened the kimono on what the company sees as the top AV technologies for the next five years. Read the complete interview.
In Case You Missed It
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The Phased Approach to AV Design
When you design an AV system, the idea is to streamline the process and ensure the system delivers on the customer's expectations. An AV design is iterative, but not necessarily linear. Because of the dynamic nature of certain projects, components may need to be tweaked and systems modified on the fly. But if designers follow a well-planned process, such as the design phases detailed in the ANSI/INFOCOMM 2M-2010 standard, their rate of successful outcomes improves significantly. Read more.
Guilt-Free Eavesdropping
Go ahead: Listen in. Take a few minutes to hear what's going on at InfoComm International and throughout the AV industry. The InfoComm Today Podcast requires little more than your attention, yet it delivers news, information and a better understanding of professional AV and the opportunities that come with it. What do your peers say about the state of AV integration? What does InfoComm leadership see in our future? And what exactly is an exceptional AV experience? Grab some headphones and choose from the many previously recorded podcasts. Your work will be there when you get back.
BICSI Credits Available for Design, Certification Prep Courses
BICSI, the worldwide association for cabling design and installation professionals, now recognizes the following InfoComm University courses for continuing education credits (CECs):
- AV Design 1: Environment Online — 15 CECs
- AV Design 2: Infrastructure Online — 10 CECs
- AV Design 3: Applied Design Online — 10 CECs
- CTS Prep (classroom) — 20 CECs
- CTS-D Prep (classroom) — 22 CECs
- CTS-I Prep (classroom) — 22 CECs
Learn more about receiving CECs at bicsi.org.
Installation Innovation
Digital content and networked systems are on the top of the list when it comes to needed installation skills. With InfoComm University's installation courses, March 23-28 in Fairfax, Va., you'll have the opportunity to work with your peers through all-new content to master best practices in AV installation.
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"System Fabrication and Setup and Verification have something for everyone in the AV industry, not just technicians. Now, I'm happy to be able to take clients behind the scenes and show them the detail that we put into our work and its value."
— Travis Honeycutt, CTS®, Technical Innovation
See course details and learn how to enroll. Not sure which course to take? Learn about the installation track at infocomm.org/installer.
Unauthorized Study Materials Alert
Remember, InfoComm International is the only source for official InfoComm University education and CTS® certification practice exams. If you see these materials on a website other than infocomm.org, they could be fraudulent. InfoComm is currently working with legal counsel to remove such materials and protect its trademarks and copyrights.
Advanced Courses at InfoComm 2015
Are you looking for training that challenges you? Training that helps you solve complex problems? InfoComm University will be offering exactly what you need at InfoComm 2015 in Orlando. Never before have so many advanced-level training options been available in one place. But be warned: These advanced courses are not for AV novices. Explore the possibilities.
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