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Creating Secure Collaboration Spaces |
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With organizations embracing huddle spaces and other collaboration rooms, how do they make sure the
systems they're installing don't open a door to hackers or malware? How do they know their conversations
are private? Step one: Assume they aren't. |
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One Reason Touch Works |
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Is there a relationship between movement and mood? Research indicates that when people interact
with information, it triggers a reaction in the brain that boosts memory and emotional response.
This could be great news for anyone planning to implement touch displays. |
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Collaborate at Connections |
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Back by popular demand, the Collaborate conference will take place March 3 during
InfoComm Connections in San Jose, Calif.
The half-day event, presented by InfoComm and IMCCA, will tackle the trends and challenges of
unified communications, with participants from the worlds of technology, finance and government. |
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Rise of the Event Drones |
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At the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, a cadre of drones was called on to unveil Infiniti's
latest crossover vehicle. The company that organized the "reveal" auditioned more than 30 drone
operators for the job. You guessed it: Live events are starting to catch drone fever. |
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A Peek Inside Design Boot Camp
"The Boot Camp courses definitely helped me prepare for the CTS®-D exam," said
Graham Espe, CTS-D, CTS-I, of Hamilton College. "I felt so confident from the course and passed
on my first try." What is this Design Boot Camp that Espe swears by? It's really three
classes in one, created to challenge your design skills and offer a keen understanding of the
calculations, documentation and technology behind every great AV design.
Watch this video to find out more. |
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Recognize Accomplishments in Pro AV
Recently, InfoComm announced
that its Awards Committee voted to rename InfoComm's Distinguished Achievement Award in memory of the late
Mackey Barron, founder of HB Communications. Beginning this year, the award will be known as the Mackey
Barron Distinguished Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed on an industry member by the
association.
Now is the time to nominate deserving industry leaders for the Mackey Barron Distinguished Achievement
Award and other InfoComm awards, including the Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award, CTS Holder of the
Year, Educator of the Year, Fred Dixon Service in Education Award, and Women in AV Award. Nominations
are due March 31.
Learn more and nominate a deserving professional. |
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Time's Running Out: Sponsor a Grant
The International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF) grant program is pro AV's
fastest-growing internship and mentoring program, designed to assist young professionals who are
entering the audiovisual industry.
Meet
some of the recent grant recipients and learn how your company can sponsor an aspiring AV professional.
Sponsor applications are due Feb. 15, so
get involved today. |
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How One Pro Conquered the CTS-D Exam
Project Engineer Danny Pratt, CTS-D, has AV in the blood. Growing up, his parents owned a voice
and data company. While most of his friends were bagging groceries, he was pulling wire.
Recently, Pratt landed his dream job at
Summit Systems Inc.,
a Buford, Ga.-based technology solutions provider. When his employer suggested he earn his
CTS-D accreditation, Pratt was taken aback. But the hard work paid off.
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Which InfoComm Instructor Are You?
InfoComm University™ features many talented instructors who guide you through what you need
to know to succeed in the AV industry. Take an interactive quiz and leave your email address to find
out which instructor you're most like and enter for a chance to get expert advice from your InfoComm University doppelganger.
Take the quiz. |
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Cable Labeling for Audiovisual Systems Standards Town Hall |
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Deploying USB, HDMI and DisplayPort Bus-Powered Solutions in AV System Design |
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