#ICupdate | November 30, 2016 |
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InfoComm to Offer CTS Prep and Testing at ISE 2017 |
InfoComm International® will offer CTS® study courses and testing at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2017, Feb. 7-10 at the Amsterdam RAI. In addition, InfoComm will host more than 80 professional development sessions at the show, including a new series of hands-on Application Labs, half-day conferences and more. |
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InfoComm’s New Pro-AV Business Index is Here |
The Pro-AV Business Index is a free monthly gauge of the industry’s economic health. It comprises two key indexes: one for monthly billings and the other for industry employment. Taken together, the report offers a snapshot of perceived business conditions, plus a look at issues unique to each report. This month: emerging technology adoption. |
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InfoComm Teams With IHS Markit on Market Forecast |
InfoComm has partnered with IHS Markit, a global leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, to analyze and forecast the market for pro-AV products and services worldwide. The new reports, due for release in 2017, supersede InfoComm’s previous Market Definition and Strategy Study series of research products. |
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4K or Not 4K: What Does It All Mean? |
The transition to 4K (or more specifically, media content and displays with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels, a.k.a. Ultra HD) is happening with incredible speed. So what does it mean for an interface to be "4K compatible" or "4K certified"? In this guest blog Kramer pulls back the curtain on the world of 4,000 pixels. |
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How Can You Help the Industry Grow?
InfoComm is working with its members and education institutions around the world to develop qualified AV professionals. These collaborative relationships build pathways for more students to enter our exciting industry. For InfoComm to develop these relationships, we need your help to reach out to institutions in your area.
Learn how to get started.
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Training and Certification Down Under
Corporate Technology Services, based in Sydney, Australia, has encouraged its employees to study for and achieve InfoComm’s Certified Technology Specialist™ designation for nearly a decade. "It allows us to go to our clients and say we think we have the best people, and here is what they’ve achieved," says Managing Director Duncan Lugstein. "We want to be a company that flies the flag for InfoComm here in Australia."
Read the story.
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Women of InfoComm Network’s Regional Meetup
The Women of InfoComm Network (WIN) council’s mission is to provide a global community of InfoComm members and other professionals committed to supporting and empowering women who work in the AV and technology industries. On Dec. 1, the council will host a webinar to discuss taking WIN to a local level. Join the dialogue with presenters Penny Sitler of Draper, Cory Schaeffer of QSC Systems Solutions and Brandy Alvarado of rp Visual Solutions.
Register today.
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Give a Student a Jumpstart in the Industry
Do you know an exceptional university student with his or her sights set on a career in AV? InfoComm’s International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF) is currently accepting applications for its Michael Vergauwen scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship is open to third- and fourth-year college students pursuing a technical degree with plans for a career in the AV industry.
Learn more and apply. Applications must be received by Feb. 15, 2017.
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2016 Global Pro-AV Distribution Channel and Trends Report
The 2016 Global Pro-AV Distribution Channel and Trends Report examines the movement of pro-AV products and services from manufacturer to end-user organizations and identifies factors that influence the various channels. It also includes market forecasts through 2017. "This report will equip AV pros and end users with the intel needed to develop relationship strategies with channel partners at different levels," said James Chu, Director of Market Research, InfoComm.
Learn more about the report.
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Join the Independent Technical Services Council
In its fifth year, the Independent Technical Services (ITS) Council has expanded to include 38 member companies that answer the growing demand for outsourced technical services and support in the AV industry. The ITS council is looking for more AV professionals to serve the needs of AV system members, ranging from technicians to project managers.
Learn more about the ITS. Join today.
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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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Let’s WIN at a Local Level — Regional Meetup Opportunities for the Women of InfoComm Network (WIN)
Dec. 1
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Strategy in Action: How to Build a Comprehensive Human Resource Strategy
Dec. 7
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