#ICupdate | November 16, 2016 |
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Live From AVEC 2016 |
Coming to you from the 2016 AV Executive Conference (AVEC) in Key Biscayne, Fla., company leaders
from Bluewater Technologies, Kramer Electronics, Verrex and Synnex talk about the current state of
the AV economy, what it means to focus on the customer experience and why more execs come to AVEC
every year. |
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2017 Board Election Results |
InfoComm has announced the election results for the 2017 Board of Directors and Leadership Search
Committee. "At the core of InfoComm’s success are our members and volunteers,"
said David Labuskes, CTS®, CAE, RCDD,
Executive Director and CEO of InfoComm. "And at their core are the dedicated men and women
who choose to serve on our Board and Leadership Search Committee." |
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Making AV a Strategic Advantage |
How are companies around the world tackling their AV needs? Guest blogger Cory Schaeffer, of QSC,
shares the insight she’s gained from talking with global clients. "There are strong trends
among end users to centralize strategic AV decisions while maintaining tactical decisions and
execution locally to suit their regional needs," she says. |
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New Computer Technology Course Converges AV and IT |
To help students gain a competitive edge in the AV industry, Boston’s Benjamin Franklin
Institute of Technology (BFIT) created an Introduction to Networked AV Technology course. "The traditional
AV systems are going by the wayside, so through this course, we will teach modern video systems, a mix
between hardware and software," writes BFIT Professor Larson Rogers. |
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Why Join InfoComm International?
We are dedicated to our 5,400 plus members representing over 70,000 AV professionals worldwide.
By becoming a member, you will enjoy savings on programs that will help grow your professional
development and expand your network. "The organization does a tremendous job of bringing
people from the pro-AV industry together and gives you the opportunity to share information,
ideas, and make the whole industry better," says Clint Hoffman, CTS, COO, Kramer Electronics
and Membership Committee Chair, InfoComm International.
Learn more about becoming a member.
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Talking Experience at AVEC 2016
What did AV executives think of AVEC 2016? What are the best ways to engage customers and employees?
Plus, what is the state of the AV industry? Hear the impressions of Barry Goldin, CTS, President of
Unified AV Systems; Chaz Porter, Director of Global Sales at FSR; and Rhonda Wingate, Vice President of
Collaboration, and Bill Thompson, Senior Vice President of Products and Services at Carousel Industries.
Listen now.
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Bringing AV Education to the Middle East
InfoComm has signed an agreement with e-sharp Consultancy of the United Arab Emirates to offer AV courses in the Middle East. Their first official joint education session will be a one-day InfoComm AV Installation Skills Day training workshop in Dubai Dec. 10. "We look forward to furthering this partnership and growing our support for the region," says Jonathan Seller, InfoComm’s Senior Director of Development for the Asia-Pacific region.
Read the news.
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Does Your Digital Signage Plan Fit Your Organization?
Digital signage is everywhere, and it has proven to be a medium that can capture the attention
of technology-savvy audiences. With the online course Digital Signage for Technology Managers,
you can learn to turn your digital signage into a powerful and affordable tool for your
organization — on your time. The course helps you learn at your own pace by blending online
lessons and multimedia content.
Learn more.
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When You Hear a CTS is Required
When Matthew Hale, CTS, joined Focus 21, a Surrey, U.K.-based AV integrator and service provider,
his new employer had news for him: All of its AV personnel were required to be CTS certified.
Unfazed, Matt got to work. "Following the path from Essentials, to Technologist,
to CTS was a positive way to gain and apply knowledge in stages," he says. "I can recommend
this professional development pathway to anyone in the AV industry."
Read Matt’s story.
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InfoComm Releases Pro-AV Business Index
With the launch of the Pro-AV Business Index, InfoComm offers a monthly snapshot of 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.
Download it for free.
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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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